Showered and dressed, he went downstairs to get some breakfast. “Hi Jess”, his brother and sister said to him, almost in unison. “Hi”, he repl...ed back. After eating breakfast, he went back upstairs to brush his teeth. Then he came downstairs again and went to see his mother. Jess always went to his mother's room and said “good morning” to her before leaving for school. Why he still did, he wasn't sure. He had become so distant, there was no real connection left. “Probably just out of habit”, he. " A self deprecating laugh slips past my lips, before devolving into a hacking coughing fit. My whole body heaves with each cough, and when the fit fades, my blood is pounding in my head. My thoughts are disjointed now, and the rooms spins wildly. My throat spasms, as if to vomit, but there's nothing to expel. My ears begin to ring, drowning out the ceaseless noise of the outside world. I try to sit up, but the rooms spins faster, and the ring grows louder. My sense of touch fades away, and. The evening was perfect, cool breeze blowing, full moon over the water, delicious meal and wine. There was an older man maybe in his mid to late 60's sitting at the table beside us that struck up a conversation with us. He told us his name was Whitney and that he had visited the island many times before and gave us tips on the hot spots. Our conversation continued, so we asked him to sit with us at our table for another cocktail. He was a handsome man with salt and pepper hair and spoke in a. I'm going to try to exercise every morning, so if you want to play with me, be here," I smiled and waved as I left.The coffee was barely done and the bacon was just about done when Glenda and Alice banged on the screen door.They came in and sat at the table. They were both grinning at me so I got them each a cup of coffee, "Either of you need cream or sugar?"Alice spoke for both of them, "No Steve, we're fine." So what do I owe the pleasure of this morning's visit to?" I asked."We just wanted.
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