Shady

She smiled at him, then straightened and nodded to Martin. “Well… I’ll get out of you guys’ hair, I guess. Hope you all have a good night!”

“You as well. Sadie Lovett.” She nodded to her, leaning down to give Uther another pet and smile. “You’re just the sweetest thing aren’t you?”

“Oh, hey!” She offered a little wave and smile.

“That’s disgusting.” She shook her head. “I’m so sorry. The people here are… mm… I have a different life philosophy, I guess.” She handed him the bags. “I’m glad he’s… ...

“Oh, no, no, I’m fine,” Sadie insisted, waving her hand. “It’s no big deal, really. I’m happy to help.” She smiled a bit. “Oh, uh, he had some groceries.” She ...

“Oh, um… no,” Sadie said with an awkward shake of her head. “I’m not. I was just at the pub and saw him leaving and… was a little concerned… so…” ...

"Don't mention it." Sadie waved her hand dismissively, then lowered her voice so it wouldn't embarrass him. "His car's parked downtown. So, y'know, tomorrow..."

"Haha, not at all." Sadie grinned, taking his hand and pulling herself up. "That was the best thirty seconds of my day so far. Thanks! Sadie. Sadie Lovett. I'm assuming ...

Sadie had bent down to greet Uther and had promptly gotten slammed into her car and then the ground, and now was getting licked all over and laughing, unable to ...

"Aww!" Sadie parked the car, being sure not to hit the dog, and also opened her door to get out, hoping the dog came to her side of the car.

Sadie flicked her blinker on even though they'd only passed two other cars this entire time and there was no one in sight now, then made the turn.

Sadie nodded. "It's here, right?" She gestured at the side-road to the left.

"Oh... okay." She nodded. "Good... but... well... if that ever changes, the offer stands."

"I mean..." she hesitated. Was she being too forward? "If you're having a hard time getting groceries, we can help out with that... no one should be hungry..."

"...Oh." Sadie hesitated, feeling awkward. "Are you... doing okay?" Not having food at home seemed like a pretty big warning sign. Of poverty or mental health she wasn't sure, but ...