Jeff looked out of the window at Mr Greenbow, the old man had always been a good neighbour, saying hullo in the morning and giving the kids their ball back, but it was not as it they knew him that well. Greenbow was all right, but Jeff was more concerned with the state his brother was in
“I choose coffee” he said clearly waving the mug under his brother nose “you have been staring at that screen for too long. Time for a break!” Simon’s head whipped round and for a second Jeff though he’d swing for him then the madness in Simon’s eyes cleared and he slumped
“Coffee?” he said weakly
“Yeah coffee bro” Jeff said waving the mug at him again. Simon looked at his hair covered brother clad in only running shorts and snorted. He turned off the emitter and carefully put it down, his fuzzy brain clearing- what had he been thinking? Jeff pressed the mug into his brothers hand
“Coffee” he said again and took the mug. He shook his head and glanced at the screen and for a second he though he saw a face amongst the number then it was gone “Coffee good” he said taking a gulp.
Outside Mr Greenbow looked up at Simon drinking coffee in the window then slowly turned and limped his way inside with his old mower.