He was drunk, so he could admit he was named after a cartoon, but the bar was so dark, and the ladies were too, because they were all goths.

He told her he was rich and famous. He told her he had a big house. He told her he loved her very much. Why should I believe you? she asked.

She uses hurtful words. Words that lead to self-doubt. One day this color combination will be fashionable! I yell, over the sound of the TV.

The tea tasted like soda and I said, What’s this? and she said, You weren’t always so stupid, then she went to pee and I heard her laughing.

You saved my life. Your kidney does whatever it is that kidneys do inside of me. We are joined in this way. Forever. I get my ugly from you.

She reaches over and lights a cigarette. One step closer to death, she sighs. He watches her as she exhales. It’s like being famous, he says.