[He never was the biggest eater. But it’s not lost on Aubrey that he’s leaving his breakfast at three bites; that seems new.]

I guess it is.... I feel like you miss a lot, though. Tone and stuff.

[Small shrug. She’s not judging too much; as long as he’s talking with someone, somehow. Charlene would probably be the same way.]

By the way, ah. You gonna finish that? [The food.]