'Well once again',
I thought with a sigh following behind.
'Nothing new'.
It was a regular day at work. Just sitting in the office, the only sound you could hear were the clicks of the keyboards surrounding me. I haven't had a case in a while now and I was starting to get bored of this crap. As if on cue, my desk telephone started ringing.
'Do I finally have a case!?'
I picked up the phone and held it to my ear with shaky intentions.
"Hello?"
"Hey honey, it's me."
I heard a high pitch voice on the other end that sounded oh too familiar. Guess it wasn't a case after all. I sighed with slight disappointment obviously showing.
'Oh... It was my wife, Elizabeth.'
"Oh Hi, Elizabeth! How are you- is everything okay!?"
"Hahaha, yes yes. Everything is alright."
My tensed body relaxed as I heard her say that she was alright. I was wondering why she called, I got comfortable and sat back in my chair as it squeaked under my weight. I figured it was going to be a long story so I decided I should listen carefully.
"Ah, okay great. Then why did you call?
"Actually, Jacob isn't feeling too good and just felt like I should tell you that."
"Oh no, should I bring home anything?"
"No, we'll see you when you get home. Love you, good bye!"
She hung up before I could say anything else... Jacob, my 13 year old son, the oldest one of my children. There's also Austin, who is 8 years old. I looked at the clock above the exit doorway, 6:57.
'Guess it's time to pack up and go home'
With a smile on my face I started to but papers back in files and log out of my computer. I got my suitcase and headed out the door.
"See you tomorrow, Ryan"
"Uh yeah, see ya."
That was one of my co-workers, his name was Jason. He freaks me out, other co-workers of mine said that he... well, played for the other team. So the way he talks to me sometimes makes me think that, you know.
I got into my car down in the underground parking lot and started my way home. I started remember about Jacob so I unconsciously went faster. I pulled into our drive way and turned off the car. I sighed and reclined backwards, thinking about how long I was actually at work today. I got out and walked into our house.
"Dad, you're home!"
"Welcome back"
I heard Austin and Elizabeth as soon as I walked through the door. I smiled realizing how wonderful my family is. I picked up Austin and swung him around, then held him in my arms as I headed up stairs to see how Jacob was doing. I knocked on his door... Hearing no response I walked inside. Being met with a giant lump under the blankets, I pulled them back slightly and shook him a little. I set Austin down so I could focus more.
"Dad?"
I heard Jacobs' voice as he turned his face towards me.
"Hey there, buddy."
"How was work today?"
Thinking how Jacob actually asked that made me smile knowing he cares. I sat on the side of his bed and started stroking his hair.
"It was good, thanks for asking. I heard you weren't feeling to good huh?"
"Yeah, it's just a heavy cold though. No biggie."
"That's good, hopefully it goes away soon. I'm going to go down stairs, get some rest okay? I'll see you in the morning. Goodnight"
"Night Dad, love you"
I kissed him on the forehead, before walking over to the door. I opened it and walked out, I peeked my head back inside the bedroom and replied to him.
"I love you too."
I closed the door and back headed down stairs to go chat with my wife. I peeked around the corner into the kitchen and saw that she was making coffee. I took this as an opportunity to scare her. I tiptoed behind her and tapped her on the shoulder while whispering "boo".
"AHH!"
She screamed as she turned around quickly, as she was doing that she back hand slapped my shoulder.
"You jerk! Don't do that again."
I burst into a fit of laughter while I was rubbing the spot she hit.
"Hahahaha, sorry, I couldn't resist"
I said while smiling like a giant dork. She turned back to the coffee machine and I walked to the side of her. I bent down and slouched on the counter.
"I'll eat dinner later."
"Ok Ryan, it's in the fridge whenever you want it, just heat it up in the microwave."
I nodded as she poured her cup and sat at the kitchen island.
"Anything new happen today"
"Same old, same old. Creepy man hitting on me and no new cases.
"That's a shame, maybe you'll get a case soon. Don't loose hope."
We both smiled at each other. She put her empty coffee cup in the sink and headed up to our bedroom.
"Come to bed once you're ready."
"Okie dokie artichokie."
I heard her giggle as she walked up the stairs, I walked into the living room and dropped down on the couch closing my eyes for a little bit to rest them. After I was finished "resting my eyes" I heated up the dinner, consisting of some spaghetti. After I was finished I figured I should go to bed now. Once I changed and got ready for sleep I hopped into bed and kissed Elizabeth on the forehead.
"Night"
"Goodnight"
I fell asleep.