"Nice day," Pendleton said, standing.
Beth smiled and sat down. "I noticed that right off."
They ordered and Pendleton said, "How've you been?"
"Great." She clasped her hands together on the checkered table top. "You were right, Ben. I'm sorry I was mean."
Pendleton moved his glass of water three inches. "Good."
"I've started seeing a very highly recommended analyst. Things are starting to look up. I haven't even had an impulse to filch anything in days."
The food arrived. "It'll take time."
"I have a great part in Alex's next play. It's really a challenge. By Ionesco. Being able to change will help."
Pendleton set his fork down. "Huh?"
"I tried changing into the character last night. It came off fine."