CHAPTER 24 – TOM
CHICAGO“Come on. How long are you going to be thinking about it? We’ll be dead before you take your turn.”
“Yes – hilarious, Dustin,” said Kyle, finally making a move with his king and rolling his eyes.
Tom had been asked to sit with them and be an independent judge of the game, as the two seemed to disagree on a vast range of rules and moves.
“I think that in future, we should put a time limit on how long you can think about a move. What do you reckon Tom?”
“Well, yes, it would be a good idea.”
“In ten minutes we’re going to have to pause the game anyway, interrupted Kyle. “My children are visiting. We can resume after dinner.”
“Or maybe Tom can take your place?”
“No way. I mean, no offence Tom, but I’ve got my own way of playing and at this stage in the game, I d
