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“It’s not all of a sudden. I’ve been trying to do this for a long time, now.”
“Guess you didn’t try hard enough. I’ve been in the same spot since you left.”
“I’m here now. That’s what matters.”
“You’re here, and Dad’s not. Doesn’t really seem fair.”
“No. It’s not fair. Nothing in this life is fair.”
I was silent. I couldn’t argue that fact.
“Maybe you’re free tonight? We could meet somewhere – wherever you choose. Just name the time and I’ll be there.”
“We can do it at my apartment. I don’t want to do this in public.”
“That’s fine. What time? I can bring takeout if you’d like.”
“Don’t bring me anything. Be here at seven.”
“Seven. Got it.”
I pulled the phone away from my ear and ended the call. Glancing at the clock, I went to the bathroom and got ready for work.
Everyone was silent when I walked into the shop. Beverly, Charlotte, and Tanner’s faces all wore the same expression.
“Geeze. Who died?” I stopped and thought about what I had said. “Did someone die?”
“How are you?” Charlotte asked.
“I’m fine,” I responded, lifting a suspicious eyebrow. “How are you?”
“Chase called me last night,” Tanner blurted out.
“Oh.” Now I understood the awkward silence. I immediately looked at Beverly. “Am I fired?”
I could tell she was trying not to laugh. “No, of course not! Do you think your job is contingent upon you staying with Chase?”
“I never really thought about it.”
Tanner walked around the counter, and rested his arm on my shoulders. “I told you not to break my brother’s heart.”
I craned my neck to look up at him. “It won’t be broken for long. He’ll move on. You’ll see.”
“You’re an idiot if you really believe that.” He turned and walked towards the garage door. “Let’s go. We’ve got work to do.”
“You’re not an idiot,” Charlotte called after me.
As I stepped into the garage, I called T.J.
“What’s up, Curly Sue?”
“So, I did your homework.”
“Oh, yeah? What happened?”
“She wants to meet tonight. She’s coming over at seven.”
“So, you’re calling to tell me that you won’t make it to training tonight.”
