he locked his eyes straight ahead aware of distractions would nod and agree with what she said now and then asking questions his hands would shake as he lit another cigarette but she pretended not to notice call it crazy a woman and a man our days are numbered so get out while you can wasn't it good while it lasted wasn't it good she twisted and played with her hair cause he made her nervous kept smiling a no-one in particular avoiding eye contact she stirred the coffee more than it needed but he pretended not to notice