2021/10/13 “I'm concerned.” “You shouldn't be.” “I know, but I am.” The wind flapped the curtains loudly. The sunlight warmed the wooden floor. “We'll go see a movie, to take your mind off things.” “I don't like the movies, and things are fine, as you know.” “A walk in the park?” “Nothing needs solving. Not that I'd mind a walk.” “After lunch then.” Lunch was simple. She had flatbread with sauces and coconut stew from a can (which really isn't simple but the complexity is far away) he had leftover rice with vegetables. They ate. A brief couple comments on the food but that was all. They left for the park. She looked off into the distance as they went. Present with her self. He kept checking her expression but didn't intervene. The park was nice. “It'll pass” he said. “It'll pass” she said.