I was excited that Jason and Brooke were going to join Jolinda and I for dinner.

I was bored with all the catering talk and picking out a cake with Jolinda and her dad. Her mom was in Australia and unable to participate.

This whole affair was turning into a nightmare.
Jolinda wasn’t exactly thrilled about having dinner with a couple she didn’t know.

“Parker, why didn’t you check with me first? We have a lot to discuss. You never consult me on anything,” Jolinda said.

I never consult, ha, I laughed to myself. I’m on a runaway train here with not a say in anything including my own tuxedo.

But I sat there and didn’t say a word. I kept looking toward the door in hopes that Jason would get here soon.

When I saw him and Brooke I smiled to myself. “Rescued” I said under my breath.

“What did you say Parker,” Jolinda said.

But all I said as I got up from my chair was, “Jason, over here.”

They walked over and we introduced ourselves.

Jolinda had on her fake beauty pageant contestant face.