Kevlar

a regular came in today while the store was empty.

he got his usual coffee and came to the counter.

"over a million people are off of unemployment today." he informed.

"Oh? Why's that?" i wasn't listening, just counting out his change with my head down.

"they passed a bill that didn't grant them another extension. went into effect midnight last night."

i looked up, handing out his change. 3.95.

" so you'd better put on your bullet proof vest."

he left.