[ WP ] Write a story beginning with : `` Are you buying that or what ? ''

“ Are you going to buy that or…what? ” 
 
 “ What ’ s your favorite candy? ” 
 
 The Walgreens cashier blinked once and breathed out. She had a sturdy build and steady voice. 
 
 “ Twix are always good. ” 
 
 “ Anything but those ” 
 
 “ How about a Crunch bar? ” 
 
 He picked up the full box and dropped it on the register. 
 
 “ Careful, that ’ s how you break ’ em. ” 
 
 He tossed down a Twix bar as well. 
 
 “ That ’ s for my son ” 
 
 He walked out in the sunshine, squinting to find the tired old truck. He dropped 
 the bag on the passenger seat, trying to conceal the stark white envelope. Ellen would be home soon. He ’ d hand her the bag, she ’ d giggle or pout at his extravagance, and then he ’ d hand her the letter. 
 
 Ten days later, he met his son ’ s body at the airport alone. 

