Alex shook his head and dug into his pocket, dropping coins onto the table. He didn't have to think about it, to know the correct amount, and he reached for Mona's hand.
"No thanks," he said, then winced at the rough sound of his voice.
"Can we just get out of here?" Alex blinked a few times against the sting, although he knew no tears would fall. "Go for a walk or something."