CHAPTER TWO
"Buck? Buck, you there! It's JD! Well, of course you would know it's JD, it's not like you have never heard my voice before . . . well, I will just keep talking because I really hope you pick up the phone if you're not in the middle of . . . well, I wasn't going to say it, Case, I just mean he might be busy . . . well, Ouch! Don't hit me, I didn't say it and I know I'm babbling but what? Oh, it might be better in person? Well, of course that makes sense, what do you mean, I'm not making sense! Yeah, maybe I'm not, but come on, I can't wait to see his face when I tell him . . . OUCH! I DIDN'T SAY IT YET! Buck, Buck? Never mind, I'll tell you in person, love you Big Brother!"
Nathan Jackson stood in the doorway of the CDC and bowed his head as Buck clicked off his cell phone message. Buck stared vacantly at the phone and then clicked on the message again, and JD's excited young voice echoed around the living room.
Nathan watched with moistened eyes but walked over and put a firm hand on Buck's shoulder. "Buck. We need to leave now."
Buck's blue eyes shifted to meet Nathan's brown ones. "Don't wanna go, Nate."
Nathan nodded, but waited quietly. Nathan dreaded going as well, but was not one to shirk unpleasant things.
Buck sighed, knowing Nathan would keep waiting until he was ready to go. Buck then stood up, grabbed his keys, took one last look around, sensing something was changing and not sure he would welcome the change. With one quick backward glance, they left.
TBC
TBC