With the wind in my hair, the radio on, and humming along to the tune, I forget about everything that happened last night. It was pretty uncomfortable, but I think the best thing for me is to forget about it, try not to relive it. I pull into the back parking of Da Kine Bail Bonds, and see that Leland vehicle is nowhere to be seen, until I remember it's his turn for coffee. Quickly parking beside Tim's van, I grab my purse and head into the building."Hello everyone!" I smile, seeing everyone just doing their business."Hey" they reply."Oh, Jess. You want to help with this sign I'm making?" Duane Lee asks, I nod and sit beside him. "So what is it that, you're making a sign for?" I say, looking at the blank piece of poster paper, sitting on the table."Well, as you can see we've had the same Da Kine sign for years. So I've decided we should spice it up."He smiles, then passes me a Jiffy Marker."Here is the outline part. In other words, could you please do the letters?"He passes me the paper, with his idea of what the new sign should be. "Sure", I laugh and begin to draw out his idea."Sorry I'm late" Leland says as he comes in the front door, looking flushed. He looks at me and Duane Lee, confused on what we're doing then notices the sign."Leland, what is the matter?" Dog asks, getting off the phone, "Uh" He breaths, and sits down in a chair, "Maui came this morning and took the kids back. Then I got call from the police about some ordeal I got into."He looks at me, and I know what he means, remembering last night. I shiver, trying to shake off the thought. "cold ?"Duane Lee asks, and puts his arm around me. Seeing the look on Leland face, I just shake my head, and Duane Lee takes his arm off me."What trouble did you get into this time?"Beth walks in, and sits on the other couch across from us. Leland looks at me, and I just nod, then he tells them what happened. Once he finished, everyone look stunned, as I just sit there feeling really un-comfortable, with my arms crossed."But no I'm not getting sued, I told the police what happened, and they said they'll forget about It.", everyone breathes a sigh of relief, "That's good news."Dog says."Oh, hey did you bring the fugitive papers? and isn't it your turn for coffee?" "Oh shit" He realizes, "I'll get it, plus I remembered I have the papers, so their already on your desk "Justin says, Dog looks down and sees the papers "Well look at that, here they are". "So, Jess do you want to come with me to get the coffee?"Justin asks, standing up. I think about it for a moment, "oh uh sure", he holds out his hand to help me up, and I take it, then let go, following him out the door. Leland runs after me, as i walk out the door, and asks "Are you mad?", "No" I said truthfully, "You sure? Because I'm really sorry, about everything that happened", he holds my shoulders, as i look into his eyes, "Yes I'm sure. Anyways you helped, so don't think you made it worse" I give him a kiss on the lips, then walk with Justin to his car.
"It's real harsh what happened to you last night" Justin says."Oh, uh, yah". We're driving to starbucks, which only is about a 5 minute drive from bail bonds. The sky is darkened with clouds, by the looks of it, there may be a storm. We walk into Starbucks and get everyone their coffees, "It's nice for you to pay for it, even though it's not your day" I say, as we get into his car, and head back to work. "Oh, hell it's my pleasure. Seeing a smile on your face, always makes my day."He smiles, and reaches his hand on mine."Justin, uh, how do I say this."I take my hand away from his, "But, uh me and Leland are together. "I look at his face, and see him take in a breath, "Sorry." he spits. I'm stunned that he'd get so upset about it. Thankfully we arrived at bail bonds, so I didn't have to talk to him more. It's not that I don't want to, but more so i don't know how to talk to him, when he's like this."Back" he announces, and walks in not holding the door for me, which shuts right in my face."Ouch", i open the door, and say. He turns backs, "Oh, sorry", he walks to Beth's office, with her coffee in hand. "What's up with him?" Leland asks, pulling me close to his chest, and holding my waist. "I have no clue, he's just in a cranky mood" I say, innocently, bating my eyelashes at him. "Oh sure"He smirks, leans in and kisses me sweetly on my lips. Slowly I feel his tongue licking my own, asking for entry, but I decline and pull away "Uh uh, later" I smile, He pouts, putting his lip out, trying to weaken me. But I put my finger to his lips, which he opens his mouth, and sucks on my finger. My eyes widen, and instantly think of making love to Leland. I take my finger back, and give him a quick kiss, then walk by Justin who just came out of Beth's office."Hey, uh can I talk to you about something?"I ask, poking my head in Beth's door, she looks up from sipping her coffee, a smile playing on her lips. "Sure". I close the door behind me, as I sit down in a chair, resting my hands on my lap. "So what do you want to talk about?"She leans back, "Well" I start…