It was a long chat. Getting to know each other.

He was talking to her beside him. She'd received some news. He listened.

He typed a few words and she responded.

The talk continued about their niece and her email.

She went to Central Park after dinner.

The TV was on and they were watching a show.

She sent a question.

She laughed at the show.

He sent her lol.

All were on their computers.

Are you watching?

Did you get that?

Are you listening?

Are you there?

Talk to me!

And the lid slammed shut.

Not with a bang.

But a whimper?