We both look at each other wordlessly, knowing what's at stake. I can tell he's got the fear. Half are full of Twinkies, Butterfingers, Nutterbutters, Snickers, Cheetoes, double stuff Oreos, bags of popcorn, peanut butter cups and brittle, chocolate turtles, cotton candy, candy corn, lolly pops, lemon drops, gummy bears, fire balls. Other suitcases contain eclairs, danishes, cinnamon roles, fruit pies, muffins, cream puffs, chocolate croissants, apple strudels, whole pizzas, rice puddings, cr me caramels, blancmanges, marzipan castles, gingerbread homes and a whole roasted pig. Another contains nothing but donuts and chili dogs.
Tears of joy streak our faces.
We stuff choice articles in our mouths ravenously. We hug each other and spontaneously Dance Around the Moon. A seminal victory has been won tonight. One of identity. Those who would force us to lose weight, our current masters.