No date tonight?
I smile and type a message back.
Gray
No date. Just groceries.
Ash
And how did that go?
Gray
My favorite cereal was on sale. It was a good night.
He sends thumbs up and laughing emojis, and I smile.
Gray
How was practice?
Ash
Practice is always good. I just need to play that way in games.
My heart twists for him. I wish there’s something more I can do to help, but the best I have right now is information and a few possible anger management strategies we’ve been working on.
Gray
We’ll figure something out. I promise.
It’s not a promise I can make, but I hope the lie is comforting at least.
Ash
What are you doing Saturday night?
I frown. That’s a question people generally ask if they either want to invite you out or they need a favor, like help moving. With Ash, both seem equally unlikely, and now I’m wary.
Gray
Laundry? Why?
Gray
I’m not really good at lifting couches if you need help moving or something.
He LOLs the comment.
Ash
Nothing like that.
Ash
We have a free day Sunday, so the guys are going out to the club at the casino Saturday night. I’ve been told I’m not invited unless I convince you to come.
I huff a laugh.
