Jaquan nodded. Just as he was about to drive in, he smelled the aroma of the pancakes and said to her, "Give me one, please."
The old lady nodded happily, "Alright!"
A moment later, she handed him two servings. "You've worked hard. Take care of yourself."
With a smile, Jaquan took the pancakes and handed her the money. "Thank you."
When she came back to give him the change, he had left. She stood there and sighed, "Why did his wife and child leave him?"
When Jaquan got home, the lights in the hall were on. He thought that Felice had come, but after he changed his shoes in the vestibule walked into the living room, he saw Collin sitting on the sofa, watching TV, as if he were in his own home.
Jaquan stuffed the pancakes into his briefcase and said, "You got off work early today."
"I was on day shift." Collin stood up and walked to him. As a doctor, he had a keen sense of smell. "Did you buy vegetable pancakes?"
Jaquan placed the pancakes on the dining table.