I sat looking down at my scotch immersed in thought. Thoughts of my best friend,Wally. 'I'm sorry Wally.' I whispered. "Mind if I join you?" asked someone behind me. I turned to look at the voice's source and saw Kaldur. I waved my hand at the empty barstool next to me. "How's the team?" I asked. "They're good. They miss you." he answered. I didn't know how to answer that."Can I get you a drink?" I offered. "No, I don't drink." he smiled. I tried to work up the courage to ask about Artemis,but couldn't. "Can I get a shot of burbon."I ordered. "How are you Dick?" Kaldur asked. I shrugged. "I'm makin it." I said. "We're worried about you." he said. I picked up my shot. "Well cheers to friends." I said taking my shot. "Dick,come on." Kaldur said grabbing my shoulder. I pushed his hand off. "Look, I appreciate the concern. But I can take care of myself. " I said standing up. "I know that. It's just you've been here everyday for the past month." he said. I nodded and threw 40 bucks on the counter. "I'll see you around Kaldur" I said and walked out of the bar.
I heard him get up and follow me outside the bar. "Please.I know what losing someone close to you is like. Talk to me." Kaldur pleaded. I stopped and turned to him. "Close to me. Huh that is the most supreme understatement I've ever heard. I get that you guys are trying to help me,and I'm thankful for that. But you don't understand Kaldur. No one does. So just leave me alone,please." I said.
I turned and headed down Fullton Street and flagged down a taxi. "Where to?" the cabbie asked. "Wayne manor." I said. The taxi took off and headed for the estate. "You from around here,mister?" the cabbie asked. "No, not really. I was born in Romania,but moved here due some family problems when I was 10. You?" I answered. "Born and raised. My mother is from Romania as well." he said. This cabbie had an over whelming joyful personality that I liked. After what seemed like seconds we pulled up to the Manor. "How much do I owe you?" I asked pulling out my wallet. "No charge. I have enjoyed talking to you my friend. Merry Christmas." he said. "You got kids?" I asked. He nodded. "Two girls. 10 and 15." he answered. I pulled out 600 dollars and handed it to him. "Merry Christmas. Buy something nice for your girls and wife." I said and climbed out. "Thank you, sir. Merry christmas."
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