Ernie hugged her for as long as she wanted. He had missed her, and missed the easy contact that they had. He’d become to self absorbed, he thought with a frown, he wasn’t sure how he’d become so distant with his only friend. He ran a hand through his hair and trailed behind her as she got down the plates.
“I’ve been… well, not great, I suppose. It’s not a slight against you, my lack of visitation, I dont leave the house much. Especially now that david is in school again. There is hardly any reason to, there is nothing out there for me.” He chewed his lip.