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Cherik au inspired by art / Nighthawks by Edward Hopper

When Erik arrives the other man is there. Already occupying his usual table along the far wall of the diner. Papers spread out and a clutter of used cups surrounding him.

Erik chooses his place at the counter and for the duration of one drink, a nightcap after a long day, he allows himself to imagine the space between them collapsing. He daydreams perhaps of a cluttered family kitchen table. Or shared private office desk. A space they own together side by side. Erik tricks himself into the belief that he doesn’t live alone. Doesn’t work alone. That he isn’t alone.

They catch one another’s eye as Erik stands to leave and Erik hopes he is able to convey with a look ‘Same time tomorrow?’