Parked in the middle of a lot. Sunny day. Windows down. Eating my lunch.
A couple in a red car pull up one space over from mine. This is unusual because there are plenty of spaces open that are closer to the shops. I park at a distance to enjoy the walk.
The passenger door opens. It’s a woman in bright clothes. And she’s cracking up. Huge laugh. Barely able to get out of the car.
Man on the other side gets out and walks around. She’s now grabbing some shopping bags from the back seat. Still giggling.
He asks if he can help her carry anything. She politely declines. He says some smart ass response — which I don’t quite hear — but she starts to laugh again.
They look over and smile as they walk past my car. I already have a smile on my face.
I watch them as they make their way slowly, but surely towards the shops.
And I think, “I want to be like that couple when I’m in my 80’s, too.”
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