Chapter 16: Dead Inside

Kate thought she would feel uncomfortable seeing Arcturus after her dream. Yet when she saw him she felt surprisingly calm, and didn’t hesitate to return a smile and replied, “Better, now. How are you? Did you watch the movie?” Tossing a box onto the floor, she picked up a stack of fruitcake tins and walked to the front where Arcturus was standing.

Arcturus nodded. “I did. Far better than I hoped for. Thank you for the recommendation.”

He was wearing black again, except this time it was a dress shirt, vest and slacks.

Kate began arranging the front display. “What was your favorite part?”

Arcturus scratched his smooth jaw. “Let me see…if I only had to pick one,”

Kate looked at him suspiciously. “That’s usually what people say when they haven't seen it.”

Arcturus grinned. “Oh, I watched it. My favorite part is a series of scenes, not just a particular part.”

Kate placed the last tin in place and went to retrieve some more. “Are you stalling?”