Character #7

Character #7: Gene Christie



Nancy,

Thank you for leaving dinner out for me. I do appreciate it. I know I was later than usual last night. I hope you are not too mad at me. Business was great! With the storm warnings in the morning I had high hopes – but you know that. “giddy” I think is what you called me. And I was right. There was a steady stream of customers. It was nice. The Summer has been so dry I was wondering if I was going to make rent this year. I do so love the clientele at the Market, and it would be a shame to have to move. I would miss so many of their faces. Once those drops started to fall I think I got the chance to see all of them too. People were crawling out of the woodwork to buy my stock. It was really nice to see.

I worked right up until close, which is rare as you know. I don’t know your mood when you went to sleep my dear, but please wipe the idea that I stopped for a pint instead of coming to you out of your mind. I had a lot to clean up and restock for tomorrow. If we are lucky the storm will last into the morning hours and threaten to wet the day. I think I was even the last person out. Didn’t see another soul. I had to get George to let me out of the gate.

I am not going to disturb you tonight, my love. I’ll be sleeping on the couch. Been years since I had to do that anyway and it doesn’t do well for a husband to get out of the habit. I love you and I will be home as soon as I can tomorrow. When you get this come and check to see if I am still asleep. If I am, we can have tea together before I go. But I plan to wake early and head back. The store is still a bit of a mess and I want it looking as good as I can. This storm is a blessing and I do not want to squander it.

Good night my flower. You have all my love.

Gene
xoxo