he’s swallowed
something unpleasant. I turn away and start preparing the
food.
“So what are your plans today, José?” Christian asks,
seemingly casual as he sits down on a barstool.
“I’m heading up to see my dad and Ray, Ana’s dad.”
Christian frowns.
“They know each other?”
“Yeah, they were in the army together. They lost
contact until Ana and I were in college together. It’s kinda
cute. They’re best buds now. We’re going on a fishing
trip.”
“Fishing?” Christian is genuinely interested.
“Yeah—some great catches in these coastal waters.
The steelheads can grow way big.”
“True. My brother Elliot and I landed a thirty-four
pound steelhead once.”
They’re talking fishing? What is it about fishing? I ha一ve
never understood it.