There was a way twist to Richard's smile? "Wanderlust? I traveled because that was where the business was. I came here hoping to get away from that. I mean, what do I really have to show for all my traveling? Money? Stupid amounts of that. Friends, a family of my own? Didn't happen."
He looked at his plate for a moment, thinking. "A few girls tried hooking up with me for a while. None of them could stand me for very long. Gone more often than not. Even though I made it plain I was working hard to retire early. So here I am, not yet thirty five, and retired. Waiting to see what happens next."