07.26
Bill and Michelle arrive just as we stop arguing. There were still bits of the plate on the floor. One chunk was sticking up like a monster’s toe nail or something. I counted the others lying on the floor. There were seven shards in all. I look back over to her, hustling up the drinks tray. I walk up behind her and tell her about the remnants of our battle. I call it the Seven Shard Screaming Fight. I put my arms around her. Even though I can’t see her face I know her mouth’s moving all the way up into that smile that’s all lips and hints of teeth that drives me crazy. Sometimes I wish I didn’t love her so much and most of the time I tell myself I’m crazy for thinking like that. The door goes again and I pull myself away, her little finger hooking on my cufflink, keeping me for a second but not quite stopping me. I go to the door.