You Wait for "The Special"

You have chosen poorly.

Your hunger keeps you rooted in your seat.  When the kitchen doors open, Mr. Hong emerges pushing a large food cart.

"Is that 'The Special?'" you ask.

Mr. Hong comes to a stop and uncovers a tray full of butcher's knives.

"No, Mr. Girardi," he replies, "'The Special'... is you!"

As you try, in vain, to fight off Mr. Hong, you wonder why everyone here thinks you're Joe Girardi.  You also look back on your life and the choices you've made and wonder:

What Could I have Done Differently?