[ WP ] Write a backstory for a stranger on the bus

That beat-up old hat looks nice, even though it's definitely showing its age. I bet there's a story behind it. In the past, it must have been worn with pride, as an article of clothing to accentuate, not conceal. Judging by the way he's wearing it now, he's probably using it to hide a bald spot or something. 
 
 His shoes are pretty dirty, yet they look well-maintained. He's got a bit of a gut, but his overall body shape still looks amazing for his age. Maybe he's ex-military, or formerly serious about staying healthy. I wonder why he looks the way he does now? 
 
 Gritty, patched jeans, an extremely wrinkled shirt, and a grungy vest jacket. Wait, is he homeless? No, I saw him come on with one of those bus passes. Actually, do homeless guys even ride buses? Would the drivers let them on? Nah, I do n't think he's homeless. 
 
 Come to think of it, it's around noon, and he's snoozing away with his mouth wide open, on a bus, as if he does n't care if he missed his stop. He looks old, but not *that* old. Definitely not old enough to be one of those senior citizens that nod off whenever, everything else be damned. I guess he could just be in for a long ride. Why did n't he drive though? 
 
 Hmm, sleeping mid-day on a bus, long route... Maybe he's got a DUI or two under his belt. He kinda looks like one of those drunks that spends all his money on booze and does nothing all day. 
 
 You know what, I bet that's it. He's just drunk and ca n't drive, so he got on the bus, and he's going to sleep it off until he's sober enough. Then he'll get off from the stop he got on in the first place so he can drive home. 
 
 At least he has the common courtesy to lean on the window instead of sprawling himself over the seats and taking up extra space. Not that I think anyone would sit next to him anyway, but they could if they wanted to, I guess. Good on you, old timer. 
 
 Oh, he's awake now. Haha, he's rubbing his eyes and looking around like he has no clue in hell where he is right now. That's OK, maybe-drunk-old-guy, I know that feels too when I wake up after a night of drinking. 
 
 Hm, what's he looking at? Ugh, seriously? He's creeping on the woman that just got on? She has a kid, man! Take it from me, chief, the ladies know when we're staring. I do n't know how they know, but they know. You'd better stop now while you're still ahead, especially since you're making googly-eyes at a married woman. 
 
 `` Grandpa!'' 
 
 Huh? Did that little girl just call him `` Grandpa''? Are they...? OK, that woman and her daughter are walking toward him now. Fair enough, I guess he was n't staring all creepy-like. Oops. 
 
 `` Hi, Dad. C'mon, sweetie, say'hi' to Grandpa.'' 
 
 `` Hi, Grandpa!'' 
 
 `` Hey, sweetheart. Happy birthday!'' 
 
 `` Thank you!'' 
 
 `` You look exhausted, Dad. Is that why you took the bus?'' 
 
 `` Nah, your mother needed the car today, and of course I'm tired because I was working all night last night on... you know.'' 
 
 `` Ohh, right. Well, it's only a few stops now, so try to stay awake, OK?'' 
 
 `` I ca n't promise anything, but I'll try.'' 
 
 All righty, then. Instead of being a fat, old drunkard like I thought, he's actually a kindly, old grandparent that sacrificed his sleep for his granddaughter's birthday present, and his own convenience for his wife. What a nice guy. Shows how much I know. Maybe I should stop assuming things about other people just based on their appearance. 
 
 Anyway, guess that's that. Let's see... what about that lady over there? 
 
 No. No way. No way those are real. Definitely fake. 

