Chapter 22: Late Night Call

Jack calls Sue late at night. Jack is wearing gray t-shirt and gray boxer shorts.

Jack: Did I wake you?

Sue: No. I was waiting and hoping you would call me.

Jack: I’m glad to hear that. How was your evening?

Sue: Good. How was dinner with Jessica?

Jack: Great. She made lasagna and we talked. She is moving to Illinois and starts a new job for the FBI in one week.

Sue: That is great news. When is she leaving?

Jack: Mrs. Thomas, are you a tad jealous of Jessica? (smiles)

Sue: No, I’m not jealous. I like Jessica.

Jack: Good. I like Jessica too. But only as my kid sister’s best friend; Jessica is like another sister to me.

Sue: Good to know. Um, Jack should I be worried that you look at other women when you go out with the guys? (laughs)

Jack: Not at all. I’m only interested in one person.

Sue: Who might that be? Can you tell me why?

Jack: You mean give you a list of reasons why I like a certain someone special in my life?

Sue: That’s exactly what I mean.

Jack: Let’s see. I like her scintillating mind. Besides the fact that she’s a beautiful woman, warm, caring, humorous, and most importantly she has a compassionate heart. Now it’s your turn. Oh Sue, you know, I could be talking about someone else. (teasing Sue, laughs)

Sue: Ha-Ha. Flattery will get you everywhere.  I like you because you have brains and muscles. (smiles and Laughs)

Jack: Come on. You can do better than that, can’t you? (laughs and smiling)

Sue: Let’s see. It’s good that you are well-built but brains are definitely more attractive, it is for me anyway. And I must say I like you just the way you are. (smiles)

Jack: Are you saying I’m irresistible? (adorable smile and wink)

Sue: Maybe. You know, I could be talking about someone else. (laughs) Actually, there’s not enough time to list all the reasons why I like you. And I would be up half the night trying to write them all down. (smiles)

Jack: Thanks, Thomas. So does this mean you think I’m quite a catch?

Sue: Are you comparing yourself to a big fish? (laughing)

Jack: Very funny. You know what I mean.

Sue: Yeah. I do. You already know the answer to your question.

Jack: Oh? You’re not just saying that to be nice to me, are you?

Sue: No. I mean yes.  If I didn’t think you are such a great catch I wouldn’t be staying up late, causing me to lose my beauty rest talking to you right now.

Jack: Good to know. Are you wearing your granny nightshirt to bed? (laughs)

Sue: Excuse me? You don’t need to know what I wear. FYI-I’m not wearing my granny nightshirt. I’m not sure if I should be insulted or annoyed. (laughs)

Jack: Sorry. So what you are wearing? My curiosity is getting the better of me. (smile)

Sue: You really want to know? (laughs)

Jack: Yes. The suspense is killing me. (smiles)

Sue: I’m wearing the hockey jersey someone gave me as a Christmas present. (smiles) Turn about is fair play, what are you wearing?

Jack: Good choice. I’m a simple guy, gray t-shirt and gray boxer shorts. Oh Sue, are you planning on wearing your hockey jersey for me anytime soon? (twinkle, laughs)

Sue: If you play your cards right. Gotcha. Not a chance. In your dreams, Sparky. (laughs)

Jack: Getting you back for calling me Sparky is going to be so much fun. (laughs)

Sue:  I’m not afraid of you Sparky. Bobby will protect me from you. (laughs)

Jack: You should be. (laughs) Leave Bobby out of this. (smiles) I know you need 8 hrs of beauty rest. I’ll say goodnight.  See you in the morning. Sweet dreams, Sue.

Sue: That’s right. If I’m cranky tomorrow you will know why. (laughs) Goodnight, Jack.

 

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