That pause after a movie

We were a movie-going family. We mostly still are, although not together as much. 

Friday or Saturday nights were ripe movie time, especially Friday. Shake off the week, pick up a pizza, and catch a movie. 

You and mom, to this day, buy treats at the movies. Chocolate-covered almonds, goobers, nonpareils, popcorn (you not mom). I love how the first thing you did when you got into the theater was get onto the snack line. Very important. 

But after the movie, with everyone grabbing their stuff and racing out the door, you just stayed still. Mom would get impatient, but you liked to take a moment and take it all in, think about it. The pauses were definitely longer with better films. 

I thought about this tonight when Idriss got up from his seat at the movies, and it annoyed me for no reason. Sit down! I whispered. I'm not ready to go yet. I guess I got this pause enjoyment from you. 

Love you Dad. 

M