(Ebenezer earlier today)
"Martha" I said walking into the kitchen
"Ebenezer, you look quite handsome today" she forced a smile
"Thank you. I am heading out of town for some business" I said monotone as I put my briefcase on my counter
"Business? What kind of business?" she asked fearful of the answer.
"Are you sure you want me to answer that question?" I asked with a slight glared before she sighed
"Is Dick going with you?" she asked but I didn't answer
"Ebenezer, you know Dick is bad news. You can't really trust him. Don't you remember what happened in college?" She said
"Do not bring that up and for your information I don't trust him. Not that it's any of your business" I said taking up my suitcase
"I am just concerned" she said
"There's no need for you being concerned for me" I spat in a deadpan tone as I stuffed my aid into my case
"Must you carry that thing with you to work?" she sighed
