"I STILL say these things taste like sawdust!" said Alan. It was three weeks after he had been released from the hospital. Ever since his close call
he had been doing a much better job of following doctors orders.
Charlie laughed at the faces Alan was making as he ate his rice cake.
"Come on Dad, It's got to taste better than that hospital food."
"That's true" said Alan, swallowing. "Say, do you have any plans for tonight?"
Charlie shook his head. "No, why?"
Alan blushed. "Well, I kinda have a date, and I'd like to be alone with her."
Charlie smiled. "You're kicking me out of my own house?"
"In a manner of speaking."
Charlie stood up. "I guess I could go over to Don's for awhile. You
sure you'll be all right?"
Alan gave Charlie a hug. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Besides, my date's a nurse!"
Charlie groaned. "You picked up a date while you were in the hospital? What did you do? Ask for her number whlie she changed your I.V.?"
Alan laughed. "Something like that. Actually you've already met her."
Charlie was confused. "I did?"
"Yeah, she was the one who stayed with you at the hospital until Don showed up."
Now Charlie remembered. "Oh, Jenny Haven? Yeah I know who you're
talking
about. She's really nice. I liked her."
The doorbell rang. Alan went to answer it. "Jenny, hi! Come on in! You're a little early though."
Jenny stepped into the foyer. "Only by five minutes. How are you feeling dear?"
Alan gave her a peck on the cheek. "Never better. You remember Charlie?"
Charlie smiled and held out his hand. Jenny hugged him then held him at arm's length.
"So THAT'S what you look like when you smile! It's a good look for you."
Charlie blushed. "Thank you. Listen, I've got to get going, so I'll just
leave you two love birds alone."
Charlie stepped outside and got on his bike. He couldn't wait to tell Don about this!
THE END!
