We arrive at the Japanese style bed and breakfast.

The proprietor Goerge is very friendly. No, very friendly.

My ex had forbade the use of the word “bed and breakfast” after an extended trip through the “bed and breakfasts” of Maine with his mother. And now it was all coming back to me. I was beginning to understand in a whole new way.

I have been fine up until now, but now, I am getting cranky. I am tired and hungry and issue a warning that I am about to downshift into babymode,
Harrison takes the cue and goes out to secure some food.
George does not. He remains with me in the room continuing to talk, I pick up my book and begin reading,
this subtle hint has no effect.
He continues……..
I fall asleep.