"That's real generous of you, mate," he says, clapping Alvo on the shoulder. "Really. Yeah, someday."
Said with all the empty enthusiasm of a bloke who fantasizes about travelling the world and never actually does. Alvo's done well for himself, staying single and unencumbered all these years. Majorca sounds like a little slice of heaven. But these are the promises friends make, eh? Yeah, right, I'll come and see you sometime. It'll be grand.
"Yeah, you know. Things are well. Emma and Lindsey are growing up fast. The firm's doing well." He's lying, as evidenced by the way he fidgets after saying it. "Busy and all. Just staying above water."
A quick grin, and a swig off his pint. Alvo's not the only one with success. Not the only one wanted. Bax can pretend as much.
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"That's real generous of you, mate," he says, clapping Alvo on the shoulder. "Really. Yeah, someday."
Said with all the empty enthusiasm of a bloke who fantasizes about travelling the world and never actually does. Alvo's done well for himself, staying single and unencumbered all these years. Majorca sounds like a little slice of heaven. But these are the promises friends make, eh? Yeah, right, I'll come and see you sometime. It'll be grand.
"Yeah, you know. Things are well. Emma and Lindsey are growing up fast. The firm's doing well." He's lying, as evidenced by the way he fidgets after saying it. "Busy and all. Just staying above water."
A quick grin, and a swig off his pint. Alvo's not the only one with success. Not the only one wanted. Bax can pretend as much.