A Greek Odyssey - Jason Fic

CHAPTER 39

The photoshoot had gone well, the lads all agreed that the photographer had done a good job of making them all relaxed and it looked like he'd got a good batch of very different looking shots to previous shoots they'd had with other photographers. They just had to come back tomorrow to finish off and to do their interviews to accompany the photos.

Jason slipped a jacket on over his t-shirt and looked over at Mark who was clowning about with Robbie. He smiled indulgently and called over to them both. 'Lads, have you got plans for next Monday?'

Mark sauntered over, 'not as far as I know mate. I was planning on spending a quiet day at home. Why?'

'Lexi's coming down here on Sunday night and I wondered if you'd like to come along to mine for a barbeque on the Monday afternoon.'

'I'll speak to Katrina and let you know tomorrow, ok?' Mark replied. 'It will be lovely to meet Lexi. To see this girl who's made you all gooey-eyed!'

'So it's all still going well Jay?' Robbie asked, wandering over to them both and pulling on a sweater as he came. They'd all noticed how relaxed Jason seemed since he'd met Lexi and had agreed she was good for him.

Jason nodded, checking his mobile phone to make sure Lexi hadn't left any messages, which she hadn't. 'I'm embarassed to admit that I'm mad about her. Something I bet you never thought you'd hear me say Rob, did you?'

'No Jay. I can't remember ever seeing you like this before. She must be something special. But I'm sorry me and Tina are off to Paris for the weekend next weekend. It would have been nice to meet her.'

'She is special Rob, but maybe next time.'

Howard and Gary walked into the room. They had been outside having a quick chat while Howard had a cigarette. 'What's all this then?' Gary asked, coming over to see what Jason, Mark and Robbie were talking about, all huddled up like they were having a mother's meeting.

'Oh Gaz, I'm having a barbeque at mine next Monday if you and Howard want to come. Lexi's coming on Sunday evening and I wanted her to meet you all.'

'Shouldn't be a problem Jay, but I'll let you know tomorrow when I've spoken to her indoors, ok?'

'Sorry Jay, but I'm dj'ing on Monday. It would have been great to all catch up, but maybe another time eh?' Howard replied, picking up his rucksack and throwing it over his shoulder.

Mark, Jason and Gary arranged a suitable time for them to come over on the Monday lunchtime and said their goodbyes until the following day. Jason then went and fetched his bike from outside and cycled the short distance back to his townhouse.

When he arrived back he made himself a quick omelette and phoned Lexi. He knew she was going out with Freya for a few drinks and a pizza and wanted to catch her before she left home.

She picked up the phone after a couple of rings. He explained to her that Gary and Mark were hopefully coming over on Monday lunchtime for a barbeque and would be bringing their wives too.

'Oh my god! That will be so nerve-wracking, Jase.' Lexi exclaimed down the phone, it was important to her that the lads and their wives liked her as they were such an important part of Jason's life.

'Lex, you'll be fine! I'll be there with you.' Jason replied. 'They're only human and they don't bite!'

'Ok, Ok!' Lexi laughed down the phone. 'Look, I have to go get ready to go out with Freya. I can't go out looking like a fright can I?'

'You always look pretty hot to me luv,' he replied cheekily down the phone, remembering how good she looked in her work clothes - and without them.' Ok, have a nice time and I'll speak to you tomorrow.'