Daniel pulled me down into his lap the moment I came around to his side of the patio table. He is in the shade. His hair has gotten long, he's got on a white button down and khaki shorts, plain brown leather slides and he's pushed his tortoiseshell sunglasses up on top of his head. He looks like Ben if Ben were lighter in colouring and far more preppy. He looks freshly-showered and content and not at all like he spend the past three nights in the woods. I gave him time to see Schuyler and to clean up and get a good nights sleep in a real bed and now I'm here to atone for my sins.
I am guessing you're here to own up to trying to steal my man. He plants a fat kiss on my mouth.
Wasn't!
I know that. Thank you for keeping him company. And I thanked him for keeping you company. Another kiss.
So you're good with it? It was only Saturday night. Not all three.
Bridget, it's fine. Besides..it gives us fodder.
Excuse ME? It what? Explain.
Schuyler finds you exotic.
If you're going to imagine me as entertainment I'd rather just be there.
Then come visit us this weekend. I can get caught up.
You keep score?
No, I was trying to play it cool.
Can I bring my Lochlan?
Of course.
He's far more exotic anyway. I'm just the runt.
That isn't the way a single other living soul sees you, Bridget.
You just made my day.
Well you made ours, by agreeing to come back.
Somehow it makes it less weird if I can cancel it out by bringing Loch with me.
Why is it weird? Being alone with Schuy is a gift. I know it better than anyone.
Yup. You're right, Daniel. He's amazing.
Then stop worrying. The next kiss hits my forehead. Now go rest up. No one's going easy on you this week.
Jesus.
Not even him! Love you.
Love you too.