Patron

by Jackson Ferrell


From behind the Burger King register, Bill stares up at the man. Yellow-and-red jumpsuit, red-striped sleeves, puffy red hair. He sounds tired when he orders. "Whopper combo. With coffee, please." He passes Bill his credit card.

Sha-shuck. Bill reads the name on the card. R McDonald.

Bill pinches himself. He's still there.