Chapter 109-03

When Rose returned with our order, I realized that ‘the usual’ he had ordered was actually a load of food. There was bacon, pancakes, scrambled eggs, tiny muffins, ice cream, a soda and a coffee.

I cocked an eyebrow at all the food sitting in front of me. Compared to my coffee and muffin, he had an entire banquet.

"If you need me, just call out," Rose said before leaving.

"That is a lot of food," I commented, more to myself than to him.

He looked up at me and shrugged. "I’m usually hungry around this time."

"And you eat it all?" I asked, watching as he organized the food in front of him. I still had his sketchbook in front of me, but other than that, most of his food took up the entire table.

"Usually, I do. Sometimes I order an extra coffee. It keeps me alert."

"It keeps you awake."

"No," he said, shaking his head. "I’m always awake. But the coffee helps me be awake, and know what the hell I’m doing."