“Do you mind? I have to get cleaned up, and I heard someone say something about breakfast.” He’d heard it too since the staff member had announced it just a few seconds ago. He eased back and away from me, barely giving me enough room to pass. “I’ll wait here for you.”

“You don’t have to; I’m sure I’ll find it. Didn’t she say we were eating outside?”

When he didn’t answer, I looked back at him, ready to get annoyed. ...