Page 59 of A Simple Regret

Have you been thinking about where you want to go to dinner?

Me

Not really. We don’t have too many options in Cooper Town.

Camden

We can go out of town.

Me

No, that’s silly. There are great restaurants here. What about the diner? I’ve had lunch from there, but haven’t had dinner yet.

Camden

If that’s what you want. It’s got a pretty broad menu, so it should be easy to find something for Theo.

He’s absolutely right. They always have a great variety of menu options, and as long as they have either mac and cheese or maybe a grilled cheese and fries, Theo will be happy.

Me

Let’s go to the diner.

Camden

You sure?

Me

Yes.

Camden

Ok, we’ll plan on that, but if you change your mind, we can go anywhere.

Me

All right.

Camden

Can I ask you a question?

Me

Of course.

Camden

What do you like to do in your free time?

Me

I read. My old apartment wasn’t too far from the public library, and I’d take Theo every week to get a few books. I’d get some for myself too.

Camden

What do you read?