( Eddie's gentle ribbing right back causes Steve to laugh. He shakes his head, the amusement clear in his eyes. ) Ah, that kind of business. ( His lips curve upwards in an amused smirk as his eyes dart down to watch Eddie eat a spoonful before darting back up to his eyes. )

And for your information, the old man made me get a job, or I would've been wallowing at home getting the last few summer rays in before judgment day. But then I saw Hargrove at the pool, and I had enough of him in school, thought it best to steer clear of him. ( He probably could have handled Billy, but why should he have to? At least this way, he's in air conditioning all day. )

They still giving you a hard time? You know. The Man, or whatever. I didn't see you at graduation.