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“So, you’re a dog person?” I asked.
“A big dog person, not a little dog person. You?”
“I love dogs.”
He leaned forward and smiled. “Yeah?”
I nodded.
“Then why don’t you have one? You have that big empty house. Seems like a dog would be a good idea. Something to come home to.”
“I’m not ready for that kind of commitment,” I said, boldly looking him in the eye.
Our server returned to our table, carting a huge steaming pot. He dumped it over onto the table. Crabs, corn on the cob, and potatoes hit the brown paper. The aroma made me salivate in anticipation.
My eyes widened at the sight.
“Another beer, sir?” the server asked Bones.
“Nah, I’m good, thanks.”
“Okay, well enjoy.” The server retreated, leaving me to stare at the food, unsure of where to start.
Bones handed me a claw cracker and a mallet. “Don’t stop eating until you get the sweats.”
“That was so good,” I announced as I took a wet nap and wiped my hands.
He chuckled. “Yeah, I knew you liked it when we ordered a second round.”
“The crabs were small and a lot of work. But definitely worth it.” I tossed the wet nap onto the soiled brown paper and pile of corn cobs.
“How are you feeling about dessert?” he asked. “They have a decent key lime pie. As a native Floridian, I know good key lime pie when I have it.”
“I’ll pass,” I said.
“Health nut,” he teased.
“Not a health nut. I feel better when I don’t eat sugar, so I don’t eat it.”
“No coffee, no sugar. What else don’t you eat?”
“Red meat.”
“You just stabbed me in the heart.”
“And I don’t drink.”
“Do you have any vices?”
I tilted my head to the side. “No.”
“Do you have any fun?”
“Okay, now you’re starting to sound like Charlie,” I mocked.
Bones raised his hand and gestured for the check. “What do you do to blow off steam?”
“I don’t want to tell you. You’ll make fun of me.”
