Chapter 45: What About Joshua?

Isaac's bold comment really overcame Hazel. "If you don't agree, then I will keep pestering you," Isaac said. "Well." Hazel reluctantly agreed, "But I decide what kind of dinner I will invite you to." She could not take the risk that Isaac might ask for some expensive feast. "Sure!" Isaac promised happily. However, he did not expect that Hazel would take him to eat at McDonald's. Hazel ordered a McCrispy Chicken Burger. She looked at the sad-looking Isaac and said, "Don't worry. If you don't like a spicy burger, you can order something else." Isaac frowned. Did she just look down on him? He also ordered a McCrispy Chicken Burger. He took one bite of the burger and started to choke from the heat. He drank half of his cola just to mask the heat. "Why in God's name will you eat this kind of thing..." Isaac frowned. "I got a cold." Hazel said, "I think spicy food is better when you get a cold." "Just like that?" Isaac was motionless. "What else did you expect?" Hazel asked. "I thought it w