Alexy still missed Ruth, her gentle ways and her temptingly lovely neck. But she had moved to another phase of afterlife, leaving him with poignant memories and the flourishing fashion business they had begun.
So he really didn’t need money. Still, he continued his counseling job, helping the newly departed adjust to their new non-lifestyle. And three nights a week, he worked as a custodian at the blood bank.
It didn’t pay well, but it had benefits. He swept the floors, emptied the trash, and cleaned out supplies which were nearing their expiration date -- sometimes stale but still tasty.
So he really didn’t need money. Still, he continued his counseling job, helping the newly departed adjust to their new non-lifestyle. And three nights a week, he worked as a custodian at the blood bank.
It didn’t pay well, but it had benefits. He swept the floors, emptied the trash, and cleaned out supplies which were nearing their expiration date -- sometimes stale but still tasty.
