Chapter 128
"Now." He says, picking me up again. I struggle, not really trying to get away, just trying to put up some kind of fight. "We need to get you something to eat." I start to struggle properly now, but he holds me firmly. "Stop it, Vince. You need to eat."
"I don't! Let me go!"
"No."
"But Howard-"
"I said no, Vince. When was the last time you actually ate something?" I think hard for several minutes.
"Can't remember." I finally mutter. He gives me a look that quite clearly says 'I told you so.'.
"There you go, then. Come on, let's get you fed." He carries me through to the kitchen and sits me on the bench. I start to swing my legs without realising what I'm doing. "What do you want?" He asks as he begins to look through the cupboards. I shrug my shoulders.
"Don't know. Not bothered, really."
"Alright." I sit there silently as he cooks. "Here you go." He finally says, placing a bowl of food on the table. I jump down from the bench and sit in front of it. I sit there, just looking at it, until he speaks. "Eat." He says simply, handing me a fork. Reluctantly, I begin. Out of the corner of my eye, I see him smile.