From the grill behind her she could hear Joe announce that the steaks were done as well. The metal lid of the grill was closed and she could hear his footsteps approach on the gravel path. To distract herself and ideally seem calm, she reached for a piece of bread and started buttering it. The foo
“Well, sounds like you’re happy!” Gerry said from across the table. Tony nodded, looking embarrassed. “Yeah, after getting over the initial shock and after behaving like a jerk… It’s exhausting, but at the same time it’s so exciting and rewarding. I can actually recommend it now. In case you’re con
D was about to comment and totally agree with Tony when Sun’s exaggerated giggling from the other end of the table distracted her. A quick glance over there showed that Sun was not just giggling in a somewhat silly way, she was also snuggling up to Joe, her hand on his shoulder and her face close t
She decided to take the silverware in her two hands and carry it in like that. She had reached the patio door when Jack called after her. “Hey D…” She came to a halt in the patio door and turned around. “Could you bring a few toothpicks when you come back?” Jack asked. Still looking at him, she
In the kitchen Anja was putting two ice cream containers and some cookies on a tray. She looked up and smiled as D came in. D smiled back, trying hard to conceal her ruffled emotional state. “Too bad Sarah couldn’t get the evening off,” Anja said while D put the silverware into the dishwasher. “It
With Joe gone, it almost seemed as if it were easier to breathe. Definitely easier to concentrate. She told Anja about another great restaurant - a pretty place with outstanding food. (Pete and she had had a fight on the way there. He had suggested again that she should just quit her job, move to h
Through the side mirror D could see Jack come out of the house again a few minutes later. With Joe, who was just pulling a sweater on as he was approaching the car. D growled to herself. How much bad luck could she possibly have in one single day? The trunk of the car was being opened and being sh
She turned back to her window, feeling edgy. This was not a healthy environment at all. She couldn’t wait to get out of this car! When they passed the sign to the Autobahn around town now and Joe turned on the blinker and changed lanes, she realized that he was going to take Jack home first. She ha