Page 173 of Cross Check

In DC, yeah. But I’m back in Baltimore at the start of February before the break.

GE

And here I thought I had your schedule memorized. Dang. How did I miss that?

AG

Because you have a lot on your plate.

GE

That might be true, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t pay attention to what’s going on in your world too.

AG

We’re going to hang out when I’m back on the East Coast, right?

GE

Sweetheart, I’m trying to tell myself I don’t need to rent a private plane and fly to Denver right this second just so I can hold you again.

Of course we’re going to hang out when you’re back on the East Coast.

AG

I haven’t dated anyone in years. I’m really scared I’m not going to do this right.

GE

I haven’t dated anyone since I was 19, and we went to Chili’s for a night out. I’m totally clueless when it comes to relationships, but we’re going to figure it out together.

AG

That makes me feel better.

I like you, and I don’t want to mess anything up.

GE

You could never mess anything up.

You’re goddamn perfect.

AG

I really do miss you, Grant.

GE

I miss you too.

GE

How are you feeling about the Sea Crabs job after sleeping on it for a few nights, baby?

AG

I had a great talk with my agent…