be able to tell where Tic was.
“There’s usually a logical and reasonable answer to these things.” “I know- but-” Jacob sighed. Joe was right. Perhaps he was
overreacting.
“What would you like to do now?” Joe asked.
“I don’t know…” Jacob sighed.
“Well, can we leave a note? He’ll message when he’s able to, right?
Could be any number of things none of which are terrible.”
“Okay. Just hope he answers soon.” When he looked down he noticed
that there was a second set of shoe tracks. They were too big to be Tic’s,
and certainly nowhere near stylish enough for his tastes.
Perhaps he had met up with someone last night after all- in that case,
good for him.
But he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong.
22
Coffee. (God Style)
Getting to the church, Jacob was surprised by how busy it was. It was a Saturday - didn’t Jesus die on a Sunday? Multiple people rushing around from space to space. Some carried instruments, others dishes, still others carried giant bags of bottles and cans.
“Why is it so busy?” Jacob asked.
“A lot of stuff needs to be done on Saturday to prepare for a Sunday.” Joe chuckled as he followed Jacob. “And that’s on top of all our regular programming.”
“I’ll say.
“Don’t worry. I don’t plan to be here long- just need to have a quick chat with my inner circle.”
“I thought I was the only one who explored that.” Jacob smirked.
“I had a wife, remember. Don’t think she didn’t.” Joe responded. Jacob laughed, but tried to stifle it.
“Can you talk like that in a church?” He asked.
“What’s God going to do? Smite me?” Jacob chortled. Turns out nothing was funnier to him than his pastor boyfriend being blasphemous in his place of work.
“I don’t think I should laugh at that.”
“It’s okay. You’re just going to hell now.” Joe smiled at him, and despite himself, Jacob smiled back.
Just then, they walked past the room that Joe had disappeared into last time, and Jacob was surprised to see a couple of people meeting at the door. He assumed it was Joe’s office of some kind, but hadn’t gotten to confirm that.
“What’s going on there?” Jacob asked.
“It’s just a quick meeting about something. Look, I’m going to just stop by briefly and I’ll be out in no time. Why not explore the place a little more? I’m sure there’s something here that you’d like.”
“Are the church ladies cooking again? If so, I may have to pay them a visit. Or two.”
