Eventually We Become What They Want Us to Be
A scene from dinner at the retirement home.
“Are you from around here?”
“No, we’re from California.”
“Oh, it’s expensive there.”
“Yeah, I guess so. It’s lovely, though.”
“But I guess the salaries make up for it.”
“I guess so, sure.”
“Are you from around here?”
“No, California.”
“Oh, it’s expensive there.”
“True.”
“But I guess the salaries make up for it.”
“I guess.”
“Are you from around here?”
“Yes.”