Max shows up early-ish, wearing glasses that have a safety pin fastening one side. He's got two black eyes, the darkness tight to the inner corners; his nose is also puffy and swollen. He's unsmiling. Every time he tries to, it makes his eyes water. Resetting your own nose is dangerous business.

In one hand, he's got a plastic bag containing what looks like the detritus of a former pair of glasses.

Which is what it actually is: his former glasses. His favorite glasses.

He puts a piece of paper on the counter and waits patiently for the doctor. Or sexy nurse. Or sexy doctor. Or... sex. Whichever comes first.