Chapter 164

I heated up leftover spaghetti and meat sauce while I showered and dressed in a threadbare white T-shirt and red Star Trekboxer shorts. Yes, I have a thing for Star Wars and Star Trek, okay? I piled the food on a plate and sat on the old couch in front of the TV, ready to catch up on my shows.

Halfway through Gotham, Anderson finally stumbled into the living room and collapsed on the loveseat. “I didn’t hear you come in,” he said on a sigh as he ran his fingers through sweaty hair.

“I’m not surprised,” I replied before turning back to the TV.

“How’d it go with lunch today?” Oh, great, he’s chatty.

“It was fine until some woman bumped into me and I ended up on the floor after slipping on her sandwich, and her drink ruined my shirt and jacket. I really impressed Jaiden, let me tell you.”

“Geez, Al. It’s like you have a cloud over you or something.”