Chapter 8
Katie found Jonas polishing off a soft pretzel.
-Hey JQ, what are you up to?
-Well, I'd been sitting here eating with Teal'c for the last 20 minutes and then he went chasing after a rhisocandria and left me here.
-A rhisocandria?
-Yah, go figure. So, what have you been up to?
-Not much.
Jonas smiled, waiting for her to continue. Katie sighed. Over the last year she and Jonas had become very good…friends. He could read her like an open book and tell when she wasn't telling him something.
-I was gonna ride the Ferris wheel…but I chickened out.
-Scared?
Katie glared at him.
-No, I'm not scared of anything except…well, we won't get into that. The point is I'm not scared of Ferris wheels.
-Memories?
She nodded. Jonas smiled.
-Well then, we'll just have to conquer those memories and make some new ones. Let's go. I'll ride it with you.
Katie shook her head.
-No, not right now. Maybe later. I've got to work into it.
-Ok. So, what do we do to work you into it?
-We go enjoy the rest of the carnival.
-Ok. Can I grab something to eat first?
Katie rolled her eyes.
-Sure.
Jonas turned to motion to the waitress, but she was already standing right next to him, carrying a tray.
-Here. These are the only thing on our menu you haven't eaten yet.
She handed him a funnel of honey roasted, sugar coated almonds.
-Thanks.
She nodded and walked away. Katie laughed.
-It looks like you've been busy.
Jonas shrugged.
-Hey, I'm a growing boy. I need to keep up my strength.
-Right.
-No, really. Kelownans don't stop growing till they're 30.
-Really?
-Yup. Come on. Let's go see the carnival.