mark's mom looks between us with shock and i speak to assure her, "i didn't almost choke to death... well i couldn't breathe, but that's beside the point! it was lovely night and the waitress was very kind." i eye mark and he rolls his eyes in return.

"still don't like her," he says simply. i laugh in return and lay my head back and close my eyes.

"you two look tired, how about heading to bed?" she offers.