Chapter 3
Shaun and Clark sat at one of the hospital cafeteria tables eating sandwiches Clark had brought.
"Thank you for having lunch with me, Shaun," Clark said.
"Thank you for bringing sandwiches, Max," Shaun said.
"You're welcome," Clark said.
Claire walked over to them.
"Hey, Max," Claire said.
"Hi, Claire," Clark said. "How are you doing?"
"I'm doing great," Claire said smiling. "How are you?"
"I'm doing wonderful," Clark replied.
"Well, I've got to go talk to my boss," Claire said. "It was nice seeing you."
"Nice seeing you, too," Clark said.
Claire walked off and Clark looked at Shaun.
"Claire is very nice," Clark said.
"Yeah," Shaun agreed.
"I like her," Clark said. "You should date her."
"No," Shaun said. "We're just friends."
"Come on," Clark said. "She's perfect for you."
"I will choose who I date, Max," Shaun said.
"So you and Lea are living together," Clark said.
"Yes," Shaun said. "But we are not dating."
"But you are living together," Clark said.
"Yes, Max," Shaun said.
"Isn't it a little weird?" Clark asked.
"Why are you so bothered?" Shaun asked.
"I just want to make sure she's not taking advantage of you," Clark replied.
"She's not," Shaun said. "Let's talk about something else."
"I'm sorry, Shaun," Clark said. "It's just, I really care about you and I don't want to see you get hurt."
"Thanks, Max," Shaun said. "I'm okay. I promise."
"Okay," Clark said. "Okay."
Shaun walked over to Clark and gave him a hug.
"Have I ever told you that you're my best friend?" Shaun asked.
"All the time," Clark replied.