Page 51 of The Night Before Grumpmas
Noelle: You’re the one who decided to fly here and . . . Well flashing Dad when he opened the door wasn’t very smart.
Jacob: I didn’t flash him.
Noelle: You were undressing when he opened the door. I’m pretty sure that’s flashing.
Jacob: You could’ve warned me about them.
Noelle: I didn’t think you were actually going to fly out here.
Jacob: When I say I’m going to do something, it’s because I’m going to do it.
Noelle: Flying here in the middle of the week didn’t sound typical. This was very out of character.
Jacob: If it involves you, I act first then I think.
Noelle: Which is why I’m back in Maple Ridge.
Jacob: I thought you loved the town.
Noelle: I do but the gossip is sometimes too much to handle. At least having you visit weekly keeps them entertained for days. I’m wondering if tonight’s episode will get around.
Jacob: Not if your dad doesn’t tell anyone.
Noelle: Mrs. Spencer saw you coming in and leaving. She’s wondering if things between us are good or if I lost the guy again.
Jacob: Wow that’s . . . Should I send you flowers to make a statement? Let them know I’m still crazy about you?
Noelle: Nope. Don’t bring more attention to me.
Jacob: Fine, but the next time I visit you we’ll make a statement. I’ll take you to dinner and show everybody we’re still together.
Noelle: You like the attention they give you.
Jacob: No, I don’t like that they’re on your case all the time.
Noelle: I like you, McCallister.
Jacob: Grumpiness and all.
Noelle: Grumpiness and all (it’s with an I, you should at least know how to spell your issues), have a good night . . . and a good flight.
Jacob: I’ll miss you.
Noelle: Miss you too.
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Jacob: Happy Thanksgiving.
Noelle: Happy Thanksgiving to you too. How’s the big party?
Jacob: It’s not a party. It’s Thanksgiving. What are you grateful for? Other than Chad not giving you syphilis?
Noelle: Oh my God, I can’t believe you remember that. Eavesdropping is not cute. I hope you know that. And you can’t keep bringing that embarrassing conversation up again.
Jacob: It was funny.
Noelle: I’m wondering how many people in the building heard my conversation with Val.
