Would It Seem Odd

I am in a restaurant booth alone, reading. A happy voice uplifts. "Found a snake in my bed, just a little one. A garter snake". I stop reading and listen. They are in the next booth. Her friend says nothing. I feel disappointment that I cannot see their faces. He has the biggest…..giggle. Giggle.Giggle. I struggle to hear more, but alas, they are even quieter. Suddenly a loud shriek of laughter. Would it seem odd if I were to join them? Probably…