A few weeks later after the project has been presented, they are in Bailey's class, learning about The Scarlet Letter.
Jackson sneezes.
"Bless you." April says.
"Thank you." Jackson responds with a smile as he goes back to his typing.
April leans over and softly speaks in Jackson's ear.
"Jackson, I forgot my blazer in your room yesterday when the three of us were hanging out-"
"No problem! You can pick it up after class today." Jackson says.
"I can't. I have a dentist appointment and then I have to go help my dad with a major project near the church."
"Don't worry about it. I'll bring it to you tomorrow." Jackson says.
"Thanks." April says. "You're a life saver."
She leans back in her seat and continues to take notes.
"And don't forget, if you aren't going to read the book, at least watch the movie." Bailey says. "Easy A is acceptable, but not the version of The Scarlet Letter with Demi Moore because that was horrible."
The bell rings.
"Tomorrow we start off with The Scarlet Letter." Bailey concludes as she lets the class out for.
"Bye, Jackson." April says.
"Later." Jackson says.
Reed steps in a few seconds later.
"Bless you." She tells Jackson as he sneezes.
"Thanks."
"Where did April go?"
"She had a dentist appointment, and then she had to help her dad out with something."
"Oh yeah! Her dad is such a romantic! I can't believe that he's throwing a surprise party for his wife on her 50th birthday/vow renewals." Reed says as she starts putting her things away. "I hope I find someone like Joe Kepner."
"Reed, I have something to say, and it's very important." He seriously says.
Reed sits down in her seat.
"Ok." She says.
"Not here though."
"But why not? You know that I wouldn't judge you."
"Never mind." He says.
"Come on, Jackson, don't leave me hanging now that you've gotten me all curious!" She teases. "Tell me, tell me, tell me!"
"Is anyone around?"
"No." She says, looking at him as if her were the moon. "So, what is it that you have to tell me?"
Jackson takes a deep breath.
"Jackson?" She eggs him on with a smile on her face.
"I think I'm falling in love with April."
Her smile is wiped off of her face.
"Did you think that's crazy?" Jackson asks her.
"N-no." Reed says, feeling heartbroken. "I don't know what to say."
"Well, aren't you happy that I told you about my crush?"
"What do you mean by love?" Reed asks him.
"As in I wouldn't mind asking April to be my girlfriend."
"Wow!" Reed says as she sits back, feeling completely broken. "That is-"
Suddenly her phone starts ringing.
"Damn! My mom is calling me." Reed says, wanting to flee. "I told her that I would be home for- Listen. I'll stop by after the party is done." She tells Jackson as she picks up her bag and rushes towards the door. "Bye!"
"Bye." Jackson says.