Kathy was very much unsure about where the conversation was trending. "Zeke," she said, caught between uncertainty and earnestness, "you don't have to do that. Umm, at least not here?"

Maybe they were really poor back home? Was it weird she was kind of hoping for that?

"I have plenty of money. If you're hungry or just want something, you can ask me. It's really okay, I don't mind."

Oh, Kathy.