'Sure. I've got some time free,' Steve replied. He'd been working as a dockhand since his arrival. He didn't consider himself smart enough to finish his senior year and since he was eighteen he could choose his own path. Sure, it was hard work, but it was rewarding too. It was nice to know that he was helping the communities grow, even if only in a small way.
'There's this place, The Crashdown Cafe. Do you know it?' He liked Mrs. Evans, she was a nice lady and had always been kind to him, so he tended to drop by whenever time allowed. Not so much lately. Especially with the holiday season coming up. 'The food's good. I think you'll like it there.'