Page 38 of The Baby Twist
“Hey,” he spoke as he stood there with his hands tucked tightly into his pockets. “You look nice.”
“Thanks. So do you.”
“Since we’re leaving at the same time, you can just ride with me, I guess.”
“That’s okay. I have a cab waiting for me,” I spoke.
“We’re going to the same damn place.”
The doors opened, and I stepped out.
“Then maybe you should have offered that earlier today, and I wouldn’t have called a cab,” I said as I walked away and out the lobby doors.”
I climbed into the back of the cab and shut the door as Lucas stared at me. I arrived at Daniel before he did and was taken to his father's table.
“You look lovely, Jenna.” He stood from his seat and kissed my cheek.
“Thank you, Mr. Thorne.”
“Please, call me Lincoln.”
Just as I sat down, Lucas walked over and shot me a look.
“Son. I’m surprised you didn’t have Jenna drive with you since the two of you live in the same building.”
“I suppose it slipped my mind,” Lucas said as he looked at me.
“Well, I’m assuming it won’t slip your mind to drive her home.”
“No. It won’t.”
The waiter walked over and took our drink order.
“I’ll have water. Thank you,” I said while Lucas and his father both ordered a scotch.
“So, Jenna, tell me about yourself,” Lincoln said.
“Well, there’s really not much to tell. I’m originally from Massachusetts, graduated from M.I.T., and moved here over a year ago.”
“Which big company lured you to the fine state of New York?”
“Actually, I moved here because my best friend lives here.”
“What about the baby’s father?”
“Dad, come on. That’s none of our business.”
“We aren’t together anymore. Things didn’t work out between us.”
“I’m sorry to hear that. How far along are you?”
“Almost seventeen weeks.”
“Being a single parent is hard. I should know. My son’s mother died during childbirth and?—”
“Dad, that’s enough!” Lucas snapped.
“Anyway, I trust you’ll be able to handle it. You seem like a strong woman.”
