His black belt was ornamental.

'No. Now what's the question?'

Business was slow during Armageddon.

He slept late, missed everything.

'Don't look.'

'Christ!' 

'Told you.'

'Accidents happen.' 

'You cause them.'

Sudden noise made him twitch.

'Where am I?' 
'You're home.'

He never won at cards.

Bill? He frightens the cattle. 

Gunfire woke him. A dream?

Her books unread. Piano silent.