When he spoke, he was distant..a million miles away in his own mind and thinking about everything he'd been practicing he'd say to her when he came back. He snapped out of it and decided to take a long sip from the mixed drink, always easier at this point.
"Not yet, I actually just got back into town tonight and decided I'd need some time to work things out. Maybe some liquid courage."
He raised his glass to indicate the subject matter and then looked to the bar. Yeah, the reality of the fact he had to face Megan after all this time was still quite sobering.
"Which is why, I'd prefer some time to let her know I'm still alive myself. Instead of someone else letting her know."