July 23, 2023:
We always parked in the bank parking lot, the Chase at Garnet and Cass.
It made her nervous, the first few times. Very. Brittle, anxious, stressed. The sign was prominent: Bank parking only! Violators will be towed! That was frightening, to her. She took authorities and threats from authorities seriously.
But we were only ever there after hours or weekends. The bank was closed, our car was alone in the lot. I told her, "There's nobody even here to report us." Eventually she relaxed.
We split the pizza. We each had a salad. I had strawberry soda, she had Pepsi.
The salads were exceptional. Perfect crunch. Perfect croutons, perfect pepperoncini. The strawberry soda was exceptional. I don't remember what brand. The pizza was ordinary but it was pizza so no complaints. I can't tell you about the Pepsi: I'm sure it was fine.
Did we talk? We must have. About what, I can't imagine. Banks, parking, and authorities, perhaps.
Filippi's Pizza Grotto, 962 Garnet Avenue, late 1970s.