The ice rink was louder than Miles had expected.
Music played softly through the speakers.
Children moved across the ice in groups.
Some struggled near the railings.
Others raced each other as if they had been skating their entire lives.
Nick came gliding toward Miles from the other end.
A little too fast.
Miles watched him approach.
Nick managed to slow himself just before reaching the edge.
"This is crazy."
Miles looked amused.
"Never been to an ice rink before?"
Nick caught the railing.
"First time."
Miles raised an eyebrow.
"Didn't take you long to learn."
Nick looked proud.
"I skate sometimes."
Miles stared.
"Regular skating?"
"Yeah."
Nick smiled.
"With Evelyn."
Miles laughed.
"Really?"
"Really."
Miles nodded slowly.
"At least you have one physical activity."
Nick looked offended.
"One?"
Miles said nothing.
Nick narrowed his eyes.
"That silence was insulting."
Miles smiled.
Nick turned toward the middle of the rink.
