A Nervous Wreck
He had an important reason for being there, and he knew Ricky would urge him to ignore his discomfort and enjoy what he’d come for. Ricky had always been upbeat, and Griff was hopeful that his friend’s inherent joy would carry over to him one day.
Griff’s service on the frontlines during the war had turned him into a nervous wreck. But on that particular day, he just wanted to put it out of his mind as the next course arrived at his table.