In Absentia

"Why is everyone crowding the exits?"

Chloe peered over Alex's shoulder as they inched down the aisle.

"They're waiting for the post-credit scene," Alex said. He wasn't hurrying though. Like most of the lingering movie-goers his eyes were on the screen.

"Come on," Chloe urged. "I really need to use the bathroom."

"But it's a Marvel movie!" Alex protested. That just earned him another poke.

"We can watch it on Youtube."

Alex sighed, but turned around and led her out. He wasn't sure if he was ready to watch the scene anyway.

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Thank you for lingering.