a bit extravagant and I just wanted to make sure-”
“Maybe I’m just a bit extra.” Jacob cut her off.
“Oh please. You’re plain yogurt. And you have a habit of looking too
much into things.” Serena responded.
“Like what?” Jacob knew he was being defensive- but Serena wasn’t
being fair. How dare she read him so accurately.
“Like that time you thought a man was going to marry you because he
picked up your phone for you on the street?”
“You’re telling me that someone returning a phone isn’t a miracle in
today’s day and age? Also you didn’t see the eyes he gave me.” Jacob paused. Damn. She was right. “Okay, fine. You might have a point. I’ll- I’ll
be careful.”
“Okay. Good. Do that.” Serena responded. “To clarify, you will be in for
your shift tomorrow?”
“Yes. Yes I will.”
“Perfect. Well good luck Jacob. I’m rooting for you. Really.” She
responded. When Jacob hung up he turned around to see Joe standing in
the hallway back in his regular clothes.
“I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long.” Joe’s sudden appearance
made Jacob jump, but his timing was impeccable.
“Not at all. Things are fine. I entertained myself with some…stuff. I
helped some ladies make some soup and then- well just called Serena.” “What did you call her?”
“Oh…nothing I should repeat in church.” Jacob responded. “Riveting stuff.” Joe smiled. “You ready?”
“For what?”
“Just for the greatest night of your life.”
“I mean, I think I could be ready for that.” Jacob said. “What did you
have in mind?”
Jacob had anticipated a romantic night of elegance. Perhaps vigorous
lovemaking. But this was neither of those things.
“Are you excited?” Joe asked.
“I am speechless.” Jacob responded. “Is this- Is this what I think it is?” “It is! A midnight screening of Star Trek!” Joe said as he lifted up his
