Luke stood up and Julie just stared at him for a second taking in the sight of him. He stood tall over Julie who had moved and was sitting up on the couch. Julie remembered thinking that he looked older for some reason, his hair was a bit messy and hanging in his face, and his five o'clock shadow had already set in. Suddenly Luke looked away from Julie and towards the stereo as the previous song ended and "Against the Wind" by Bob Segar came on.
Luke: (Still looking at the stereo) Good song.
Julie: (Staring straight up at Luke) One of the best.
Luke smiled and laughed a little and turned back towards Julie.
Luke: Hi Julie.
Julie: (Confused) What are you doing here?
Luke took a step back.
Luke: It's nice to see you too…you called me; remember. I was worried.
Julie: How did you get here so fast?
Luke: Twelve high speed hours down PCH will do it. Now what's going on?
Julie's heart melted for a second. She didn't know how he could know that she needed him, that she wanted him, and for only a second, she was able to control herself. Julie became stern and tried to act like she didn't want Luke there, but it wasn't working and before she knew it, she had thrown herself into his arms, and he was holding her tight.
Luke: Should we maybe go somewhere?
Julie: Nobody's home.
Luke: What about Caleb?
At the simple mention of Caleb's name, Julie started crying. Luke didn't seem to know what happened, but he consoled her just the same. Julie sat crying on Luke's shoulder for some time. The two sat up for hours while Julie finally got the nerve to spill everything to Luke. After everything had been said the two moved into the kitchen to make some coffee. As the coffee was brewing, the two were standing around the kitchen, both trying to make small talk, but neither was working very well. Luke made his way towards Julie and put his hands on her shoulders.
Luke: I'm sure it will work itself out.
Julie turned quickly and looked at Luke.
Julie: Work itself out!? What is that supposed to mean?
Luke: I don't know Julie, I don't have an answer for you, and you knew I wouldn't.
Julie was stunned for a second, and stood still, Luke took advantage on this moment and leaned in and kissed Julie. At first, Julie melted into his arms, but it wasn't long before she realized what she was doing, and pulled away from him.
Julie: We can't do this.
Luke: Julie, why did you call me?
Julie: I don't know, I just…
Luke: (Interrupting) You told me you loved me…I came here because I…
Luke stopped talking and there was silence in the room for a little while.
Julie: (Quietly) I did…
Luke: Meaning you don't anymore.
Julie: I didn't say that.
Luke: Then what are you saying Julie…because it sounds to me that your husband lies to you, then gets himself arresting and you come running to me, for what? One hot night, then you'll ship me on my way back to Oregon.
Julie: (Almost screaming) You're the one that broke up with me Luke, why do you think I even married Caleb.
Julie stormed out of the room and Luke spun around shocked by what she had just said. Luke paced around the house, waiting for Julie to come back, but she never did. After about an hour, Luke walked up the stairs to look for Julie. He found her lying in bed, with her back to him. Luke slowly approached her and put a hand on her shoulder. Julie slowly awoke once again and looked up at Luke.
Julie: Luke…please just…
Luke: Look, Julie, I'm sorry okay. I shouldn't have said that, I know you've got a lot going on right now and…
Julie: Luke, just shut up.
Luke stood stunned and with that, Julie slid over in her bed and motioned for Luke to join her. Luke paused for a moment and then slid into bed next to Julie and the two fell asleep.