Chapter 5

“Yeah, at first I missed you too,” I said. “You’ll get over it. I did.”

He chuckled. “I hope not.” He picked up the envelope and put it down closer to me. “Please read this and figure out what you want to do. It’s not a whole lot to ask. Then you can tear it all up, okay? But maybe it will change your mind.”

He looked around the kitchen. LJ cleaning up and the tap water were the only noises for a few minutes.

“If I make a reservation, will you serve me?” Jason was now staring out the window, not looking at me.

“Sure. Next season. We’re closing here.” At least it’d give me time to readjust from seeing him again. “If you pay for your meal, you’re welcome to eat here.”

He winced. “Yeah, I can pay. I have money. Lots of money. I’m thinking about buying a home. I’m ready to settle down. You know, become an adult.” He laughed and winced again. “I help people now. I don’t ask for much.”