Bud: Plate's empty.
Me: I see.
Bud: There wasn't enough.
Me: You had eggy and chicken. Spoiled rotten…
Bud: Not enough. More egg.
Me: That was breakfast. You can wait till lunch.
Bud: What if I can't? You never know at my age…
Me: Look. You're supposed to eat only once a day.
Bud: But…my sugar is low…my knees are weak…the light is fading…
Me: Scrambled or sunny side up?
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