The Way He Looked at Me
He waved goodbye to whoever or whatever he’d been speaking to, hopping off the fence with impatient energy.
The fence was tall, at least six feet, and I couldn’t see if the neighbor appreciated the show. I called after him casually, “Hope you didn’t scare him off,” and slipped back inside.
Neighbors could wait. Today, I didn’t have the patience for small talk or fake smiles.
Nathan climbed onto one of the stools at the counter, still buzzing with energy.
“So,” I said, watching him wriggle into position, “do we know why there are holes in the fence yet?”