Page 17 of Galen's Redemption
Why was this so hard?
Maybe because you took a check that could have fed a lot of people? Or perhaps it’s because you fully expected Robert to be a dick like you are? Whatever it is, he’s waiting. So whatis it, Galen? Whatdoyou want?
“Coffee. Could I…. Can I buy you a cup of coffee? Or maybe we can go get something to eat?” Galen tried to figure out a place they could go. He normally didn’t frequent this side of town, but the bars in this area were probably less likely to be on his father’s radar.
“Do you like chili?”
Had Galen everhadchili? He wasn’t even sure the cook had a recipe forit. “To be honest, I’m not sure.”
Robert clucked his tongue. “Come along, my boy. We’re about to give you a crash course in how the other 99 percent lives.” He gestured for Galen to follow as they headed back the way they had come from. “And by the way, I’m sure this goes without saying, but you’re buying.”
Robert laughed, and for once, Galen wasn’t offended.
