RIVER

The doorbell rings, and I get up, walking over. The food must be here, and Taylor takes it as his cue to get plates out. After I suggested we have breakfast, we stayed on the couch in silence as we both stared at the image moving on the television screen.

I could not even remember what the show was about, but we both sat there watching as if we were comfortable.

“I will get the plates.” Taylor’s voice finally broke the silence as I pulled the door open.

“How…” My words stopped ...