The proprietor was watching a daytime talk show on a TV mounted above the cash register. He said: "We have lots of snacks." Led us to some ancient packaged cookies.

"Thank you so much, but we are looking for coffee," Sid said.

Did not want to leave without buying something. Bought a can of tuna. For Murphy.

"Jerry - isn't that your Mother?" The young woman beside him (Vera - her name is Vera) put her hand on his arm. Jerry looked out the window.
"Yes."
"I'll ask her to join us."
Before either of us could say a word, she was up and out the door. Back soon. With Jerry's mother Joy in tow.