reserved seating

we settle

into our reserved seats

at the theater,

dead center in the back

that we ordered

three days

in advance.

the chairs are

big and comfy, pleather

maybe,

with cup holders

that move mechanically

forward

and back,

depending on

how much room you

need.

i put the enormous

tub of popcorn

in my lap, the drinks

are in their holders.

she's in charge of

the twizzlers

and junior mints. napkins.

just twenty more minutes

of ads

and previews before

the show starts, 

i tell her 

we have one more chance

for a quick restroom

dash.