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With his meal finished, Fred belched contentedly.
Dave leaned in the doorway, "Fred, are you ready? It's time to go."
Briefly scanning his surroundings, Fred gives quick nod and follows Dave out the door.
Dave halted abruptly and turned. "Fred, I've known you for 20 years now, and I didn't want this, but it's out of my hands."
"Thanks, Dave. That really means a lot, and I don't blame you at all."
"I appreciate that, Fred."
Wiping tears from his eyes, Fred choked, "We'll meet again, Dave."
Exhaling deeply to compose himself, Dave faced forward and announced "Dead man walking!"

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