since the kitchen got busy, my son and i mostly talk in the car. i've started taking the long way

orders have been heavy for weeks and i'm at the kitchen most evenings. at home he's in his room or i'm on the phone with suppliers. but in the car, dropping him to his class, he talks. about a teacher, a friend, some game. last tuesday i went round by the longer road so he'd finish a story. i think he noticed and didn't say anything.