The In-Laws

The spouses approach later.

One by one.

“…You’re the one who helped with the campaign?”

“…Yes only in a behind the scenes format otherwise you'll never find pictures of me at all online in the photoalbums certainly but elsewhere no.”

“…Impressive.”

Another leans in slightly.

“…You’re blunt.”

“…Yes.”

“…Good. Saves time.”

They nod.

Approval.

The geekier ones approach differently.

“…You watch bodycam footage?”

“…Yes.”

“…Same.”

Pause.

“…Favorite case?” "When Chris Hansen went after that d.a before he blasted himself to death"

We talk.

Briefly.

Efficiently.

They smile.

“…He’s actually really cool,” one whispers.

I pretend not to hear.