Trouble in Paradise (26 page)

”Like a rock,“ Jesse said wryly.

”And I love you,“ Jenn said.

”I love you too, Jenn. You know that.“

”What was it that baseball person said about being over?“

”Yogi Berra,“ Jesse said.

”It’s not over till it’s over.“

”Well he’s right,“ Jenn said.

Jesse nodded. Jenn put her hand on top of his. Jesse felt slightly short of breath. He inhaled deeply.

What I need now, he thought, is a drink.

The End