Scrambled Jake's Menu Novels & Stories

He pulled out a folded paper from his coat pocket. "I made a menu for you," he explained, handing the paper to Jessica. "It’s a diet plan you can follow." Her bright expression dimmed slightly as she scanned the list. "I included some things I thought you’d enjoy," Jake continued, "but nothing cold yet." Jessica’s shoulders slumped. "Oh… I was hoping to try a banana split ice cream with my sister." She turned to me, disappointment in her eyes. "Your sister?" Jake repeated, glancing my way.

"Yeah, I'll just have a Corona lite, and Jake, what do you want?" "I'll have a Cherry Coke with a large serving of Guac and Chips," He said from behind his menu, he may look the part of an innocent-looking young adult, but I knew better than to think that of him. We'd done so many jobs together, I've seen him at his best and worst, he was a man who would listen to the sounds of a rapist being tortured to sleep; Yet he was also the kind of man who would cry, if I even thought about being mean to Jameson, he's a hellhound and yet Jakey acts as if a couple mean words and a thwack on the head would be enough to kill the poor thing.

“Alright, time to eat.” Jake eyed the bowl. “Chicken soup and mashed potatoes?” “Yes. Eat up.” He made a face. “I would have preferred something solid. Maybe grilled meat, KFC, or even pizza.” I shot him a look. “Jake, you’re not well. You need something light.” He sighed dramatically. “Well, my mouth isn’t sick, is it?” “Jake,” I warned. “You know I hurt one of my hands, right? And the other is my left hand, so I can’t feed myself.”

It was peaceful—something I had learned not to take for granted. “You sit,” Jake said, nodding towards the kitchen table. “I’ll make breakfast.” I raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile on my lips. “You? Cooking?” Jake shot me a mock glare. “Yes, me. I’ve been practicing, remember? I make a mean scrambled egg now.” I laughed, settling Lilah into her seat at the table. “Alright, Chef Jake. Let’s see what you’ve got.” He shook his head, muttering something under his breath, but I could see the smile tugging at the corner of his lips. He cracked a few eggs into a pan, moving with surprising ease for someone who used to consider cooking a foreign concept.

“Hi, Kim!” Jake’s greeting was flatter. “Kim.” He didn’t stand. The sting of last night still worked under the skin. A waitress slid in with a pen tucked behind her ear. “I’m Mandy and I’ll be looking after you. Ready to order?” “T-bone, medium-rare,” Jake said. “Veggies.” “Burger, thanks,” Jane said, polite as a parishioner. “Just a salad,” Kim added. “Drinks?” Mandy asked.

She slipped into it with a small smile, and the table roared again, the team’s energy buzzing higher as plates clattered down and the next pitcher of beer arrived. Noah, still leaning half across Milo’s space, looked up at her. “You want anything?” “Oh—I haven’t looked yet,” Jess admitted, fumbling with the laminated menu while the waitress still stood waiting. Across the table, Mac called, “They’ve got waffles.” “Pancakes,” Lukas added. “There is French toast,” Voro declared solemnly. Jess laughed under her breath and handed the menu back. “French toast then, thanks.” The waitress nodded, then disappeared.

"Who're your friends?" "This is Noah and Lena," Jake said. "Be nice to them. They're cool." "Any friend of these two troublemakers is either very brave or very stupid." Marco studied us with open curiosity. "But I like your faces, you both look like you’ve got a good head on your shoulders. What can I get you?" Nicole and Jake spoke at the exact same time: "Large pepperoni, extra cheese, light sauce, well done, with a side of garlic knots and two Cokes."

They saw a waiter carrying a tray and about to go upstairs, but Jacob called him over. "Who's that food for?" he asked curiously. He already had a guess, but he felt he had to make a little dig to get a new topic of conversation between them. The waiter stopped, as if to let everyone see what was on the menu. A serving of abalone, crab steak, and seafood spaghetti. Jude glanced at it briefly to confirm that these were all Moira's favorite foods. A slight smile appeared on his face. "It's for Mrs. Hammer," replied the waiter.

As he ushered Lewis inside, Jake asked knowingly, "Want me to make you breakfast?" That was when Lewis realized he had skipped lunch and dinner yesterday, and he hadn’t even had breakfast today. He wouldn’t have thought about food at all if Jake hadn’t mentioned it. His stomach gurgled loudly, and he helplessly replied, “Please, do.” Jake nodded and headed inside. Moments later, he returned, filling the table with an array of dishes. As Lewis took in the spread, he couldn’t help but wonder if Jake was trying to feed an entire community instead of just him.

I had barely any time to think of a way to mess with Bambi with all of Jessica's nonsense. "Have you decided on your meals?" Bambi asked. Jessica looked at the menu quickly. "Chicken ravioli and caesar salad," she said. "And for you sir?" Bambi looked towards me. I picked up the menu. "Hmm what shall I eat?" "Should I give you another minute?" She forced a smile on her face. "No no... hmm." I flipped through the entire four-page menu and then flipped over it again and again. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Bambi shift the weight from one foot to the other impatiently. "Just the steak and a caesar salad."