cole shot her an amused look and she scowled and flipped him off . brad had found a booth near the back , and when he saw me , he stood , waving his arms over his head . `` i just talked to eric , '' she said . he loaded the plates on a tray and carried the meal upstairs . `` i at least want to write him a letter . you can tell me you 're okay all you want . she acknowledged his order with a nod . 