Page 52 of Chasing The Goal
Dakota
Do I need to send sparkling grape juice or chocolate?
Ava
Seconded. I have a drawer full of emergency Reese’s. I will mobilize.
I’m under emotional siege. No time for snacks. Okay maybe later. But listen—
I sat up, thumbs flying like my life depended on it.
Jaymie was supposed to come over tonight. I cooked. Bought those almond cookies he loves. It was a whole cozy vibe.
AND THEN. Jackson showed up. Just. At my door. Like a ghost of bad decisions past.
Dakota
NO HE DID NOT.
Ava
Mal. WHAT.
Yes. Full monologue. “I panicked. I’m sorry. I want to be there for you. I’m ready now.”
Dakota
The only thing he’s ready for is an Oscar nomination.
Ava
“I panicked” is code for “I thought you’d handle it until it was convenient for me.”
RIGHT?! But it gets worse.
Jaymie shows up. Mid-apology.
Dakota
NOOOOOOOOOO
Ava
oh my fucking god.
He heard the whole thing. Just standing in the hallway like a soft, loyal golden retriever with baked goods.
Dakota
I cannot. He’s the rom-com lead we deserve.
Was he devastated?
Tell me he looked devastated.
He smiled!
The same stupid soft one he did when I told him we were better off friends.
