His suggestion was to order pizza delivery, which always sounds good, but kinda defeats the point of not going out as much to save money. I told him I'd have to talk with Max and see what she wants to do. We could go as easy as macaroni and cheese, or if he wanted the challenge of learning something knew we could try that. I have to admit, planning a dinner at a restaurant is easy. Once you get there that's when you have to pick what you want to eat and if your company doesn't like what you want they can get something else. Planning a dinner for multiple people a day in advance when you don't know what you're going to be in the mood for, that's a whole new ball game. I don't know, it shouldn't be much different from eating at home. This is what Mom made, you don't like it you can go to bed. It's easy though when Mom always makes such good food (love you Mom).
I don't know, but I am going to have to come up with something before he picks me up tomorrow so we can hit the store on the way home. I texted Max asking if she had any suggestions, she still hasn't gotten back to me. I hope everything is okay.
Speaking of Max, so yesterday started out well. We got up and had the continental breakfast that was offered. For being called continental, there wasn't much. The eggs were blah, the pancakes were toasted, the only thing I found desirable was the fruit and yogurt. That's about when it started, Robert made a snarky remark about me "eating like a girl." He just seemed to be in a bad mood all day, and had to take it out on everyone else. Must've woke up on the wrong side of the bed or something.
At first it was just the comment, but he sulked and starred daggers at Sam's back all the way to the tubing hill. He couldn't bother to be thankful, roughly grabbing things out of our hands or insisting on doing things himself. He didn't help with anything, which at first didn't really seem like much 'cause we were renting everything we'd use and didn't need to pack anything out of the SUV. It was more apparent later after the first run down the hill, we'd be helping each other up and passing the inner tubes around. He flat out refused to offer a hand at all.
I caught Max alone when he went off to use the restroom and asked what was up. She said they hadn't slept at all last night. I looked over to her expecting to see a shit-eating grin, but no she just looked exhausted. So I asked if everything was okay, she just shook her head and sighed. I didn't get a chance to pry as Robert showed back up about then. I never did get another chance to catch Max alone, Robert must've known we were talking about him 'cause he made a point after that to never leave her side. And he started giving me dirty looks too. It was like he was on a mission to ruin everyone's day.
The tubing was fun, so much fun! I've been sledding before, and it's similar, but not so hard. On a sled you feel every bump as you hit it. With a tube, it's like riding a big balloon, and about as hard to control. The bumps aren't as sudden and jarring, but the tube'll bounce you right up and if you're not careful it'll bounce you right off. We were laughing and carrying on, and watching the other people having all the same troubles we had. We caught one group as they were coming down, they were holding on to each others legs creating a big chain or train of tubes as they went down the hill together. It looked like a lot of fun, so we tried the same (except for Robert, of course). The first bump we hit, Max loses her grip on Sam. The next bump Candace gets knocked halfway off her tube and almost pulls me off trying to get back on, so I lose Max. Hal was bringing up the rear and lets go of Candace's tube so he doesn't pull it out from under her. Then he tries to get up on his hands and knees while still sliding down the hill, he said later he was trying to help Candace. Either way, he hits another bump which sends him face first into the hard packed snow. He didn't break anything, but today he had a black eye like you would not believe.
Hal sat out the rest of the day after that, which I don't blame him for, but it made me feel bad to keep tubing. He insisted though, didn't want me to miss out on his behalf.
So the next time down Max and I borrow Sam's tube 'cause it's bigger and we go down in it together. Sam followed us down laying over both of our tube's cause he can't fit in just one, with Candace holding on to his legs. Max and I were picking up some speed and hit a bump hard. I got tossed up, but luckily managed to land back on the tube, barely I almost fell through the hole. Max though, she got tossed ahead, she rolled a few times before coming to a stop only to have me run right over her with the tube. It was just so funny, and fortunately she wasn't hurt.
We were laughing and carrying on, but that's when Robert snapped and crossed the line. His laughter at Max was so mocking, it really wasn't funny at all. He said something, like she deserved it, I don't know. It was just hurtful though, and Max bowed her head in shame. That's not like her, and is why I'm worried at all. But Candace, she'd had enough and she let him know and took a step toward him. It's like the whole world went silent so we could all hear him, "Don't touch me, you Bitch!" And then he made to slap her hard. I'm scared to think what'd have happened if Sam hadn't caught his arm.
Sam had come up behind him so quickly it was like he'd appeared there, or was always there. He grabbed Roberts wrist and halted his arm so completely that Robert might've struck solid stone. Robert spun around before any of us could react and had his arm up slug Sam. Robert's bigger than some, but Sam's a mountain in comparison, and I've mentioned before how effortless it is for him to be intimidating. Robert had enough control to stop from actually striking Sam, but he still pushed against Sam for having grabbed his wrist. The net effect was to push himself away, Sam barely budged. Then he stormed off cussing us all out.
We didn't see him till later. I think he finally realized we were his ride home and he'd better shape up. He didn't do a very good job of it, and by then we had all decided we didn't want to spend any more time with him. So when he stepped up from leaning on Sam's vehicle, Sam stopped him and "There's a train leaving in fifteen minutes. If you're quick you can make it, but you're not coming home with us." His tone was commanding, and his body language said he wasn't to be trifled with. Robert stared him down for a moment, making sure were all knew he wasn't scared, and then he hurried off in the direction Sam had motioned. He didn't go quietly, but he was careful enough that we couldn't hear what he was saying.
Max never did explain, though during the ride home she tried to offer an apology. Candace flat out told her that only Robert was responsible for his actions, she had nothing to apologize for. Max was quiet the rest of the way home. As we were pulling in to Candace's, Max asked if Sam would take me home, and apologized explaining she just wanted to be alone for a while. I don't blame her, but like I said I never did get a chance with her alone. Maybe that was the point, she didn't want to talk about it.
Still, I hope she's okay. It's a little concerning that she hasn't texted me back yet, but there's not much more I can do. I told her I was here if she wanted to talk, and if she didn't want to talk I was only reminding her of our get together tomorrow. I'll text her again tomorrow, and let her know that if she doesn't respond I'll be calling just to make sure she's there. She doesn't have to talk if she doesn't want, but she needs to at least let me know she's okay.
Anyway, it's late now, and I have work tomorrow.
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