In a moment of confusion, I closed my eyes.

David sat up straighter at his desk. "Oh, so I wasn't allowed to make my own grave?" ”

It was a dry, "I got it," on my part.

So, we discussed, well, everything. Furthermore, I want to improve my performance.

My natural skepticism was aroused. "Beginning right now."

He answered with a hazy "Yeah," and his eyes stopped staring at me. If you were hospitalized, I wouldn't have known about it without asking my father.

What if I didn't tell you? I really didn't believe this would interest you.

His confidence faded. In other words, you were my best buddy, and...