The door swung open and Bobby appeared carrying a large tray with two plates.
“It’s not fancy but it’s edible and there’s plenty of it.” He handed the tray to Matt, then took one plate and set of silverware off before Matt could turn to put the tray in front of Alex. When Matt turned back, Bobby handed him the second plate. It was covered with a mound of fried potatoes, a large grilled steak and pile of steamed broccoli.
“Sit, eat.” Bobby motioned him back to the chair where he’d been. Bobby moved to the foot of the bed and sat on the edge.
Something deep in Matt stirred. He didn’t like another man sitting on the bed where Alex lay nearly naked but he knew he wasn’t touching her and there was nowhere else for him to sit. He pushed away the unreasonable feeling.
He looked at the other m
