Dick's Deluxe Burgers had changed ownership. The new owners were a younger brother and sister, children of the previous owner.

The taste was similar, but for some reason, it didn't seem quite like it used to.

Perhaps, like people, things change over time. Everything was different now.

I had a couple of bites, while Jon didn't eat at all. When it was time to pay, the siblings asked me, "Was it bad?"

I smiled and shook my head. "It's not that. I'm just too full."

The siblings relaxed and smiled.

But Jon looked at me and cried.

I ignored him and walked away.

On the street, fireworks lit up the...