Chapter 12
Jamie arrived home carrying two containers with chicken salads in them. Sophia was waiting for him in the kitchen.
"I got two chicken salads," Jamie said.
"Thank you so much," Sophia said taking both salads. "I'm starving."
"Which is why I got them both for you," Jamie said.
"So how are you feeling?" Sophia asked.
"I'm upset, but whatever happens will happen," Jamie replied. "What's important is that I have you."
"That's so sweet," Sophia said as she grabbed a fork and began eating one of the salads. "I would totally kiss you right now, but this baby in my tummy wants salad."
Jamie began to laugh.
"You always know how to cheer me up," Jamie said.
The next afternoon after school, Jamie walked into Rimkus's office.
"You wanted to see me?" Jamie asked.
"Yes," Rimkus said. "I wanted to let you know that your players passed the exam. You will not be forfeiting the game after all."
"Thank you so much!" Jamie cheered. "I would hug you, but that's weird."
"I'm looking forward to seeing the game Mr. Scott," Rimkus said.
"Thank you," Jamie said.
Jamie walked back to his office. Once inside, he excitedly jumped and squealed.
"Don't do that," Jamie said aloud to himself. "You are 22 and you're going to be a father. But no one's around."
Jamie jumped and squealed once more. He then turned around to see Lydia.
"Oh Lydia," Jamie said as he stopped jumping. "What's up?"
"I missed the bus and I was wondering if you could give me a ride home," Lydia said. "Why were you jumping and squealing?"
"The team passed the exam and we don't have to forfeit the game," Jamie said.
Jamie squealed once more.
"You're 22," Lydia said. "Grow up."
"What's your problem?" Jamie asked.
"My problem is that I'm starting to see how unfair the world…" Lydia started to say before Jonathan walked up to her.
"There you are," Jonathan said. "I've been looking for you all day."
"Jonathan," Lydia said.
"Your father told me that it's okay with him if we date," Jonathan said.
"He did?" Lydia asked.
"Yes," Jonathan said.
Jonathan and Lydia shared a kiss.
"Want me to walk you home?" Jonathan asked.
"Yes please," Lydia said. "Later Jamie."
Jonathan and Lydia walked off and Jamie scratched his head.
"When did that happen?" Jamie said aloud.