Chance meeting

He ambled out of the hospital as I was coming in to work. He, wild eyed, accosted me, “Can you shut ur brain off? Can u deny and extinguish feelings?“ A low wail and, “I so want to tonight.”

I’m speechless. I simply stare as he continues,

“I feel abandoned by them. The band I thought I belonged to. Once Lead Guitar; now, a gofer for a roadie. Why? How?”

He suddenly straightened up, looked as if he recognized me. Then blurted,

“Oops. My Uber’s here. Nice seeing you again. Take care.”

“Hey, check this out; Miz Uber here be driving a hearse.:“