real quick I know it's a dad dating game but my person is a female, don't like it don't read it easy.
now about my character- Celeste is a single mom, she and her daughter Amanda move to the other side of Maple Bay. She wasn't expecting to make frie...
I haven't spoken to Robert since that night we drove out to his 'thinking spot'. He seemed unusually somber then. Like, more-so than the usual amount of somber that Robert is, which is already a lot. I've been thinking about him and hope he's doing okay, but I've been a little reluctant to reach out to him.
just then my computer dings
'Celeste'
'Hey Celeste'
'guess who's getting their drink on tonight'
'guess'
'it's you'
'also me but mostly you'
I smile and respond
'Robert, buddy. Tonight we ride'
'yeeeeeees'
'Meet me at Jim n Kims @ 8 pm'
not that I'm unappreciative, but I think this is the first time that Robert's given me more than an hour's warning before hanging out.
"Amanda!" I yell
she pops her head into the hallway, music I don't recognize blaring from her room
"what's up?"
"I'm hanging out with Robert later tonight"
"Okay cool"
"Robert, who is my friend. I have friends."
"I'm happy for you, mom."
"People enjoy my company, Amanda"
Amanda sighs "mom, I'm so happy for your continued development as a human being"
"what are you listening to?"
"sad shit"
"Amanda...lang-" I cut myself off and think for a moment "you know what? You're an adult now. I gave it an earnest effort for all 18 years of your life. Go forth and swear."
"Fuck yeah"
I really hope I don't regret this later....
Amanda goes back into her room turns up the volume to her sad shit.
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I change and walk over to Jim N Kims. I spot Robert leaning against the brick wall, smoking a cigarette. As I get closer, I realize that he looks different. Cleaner, I guess. It actually seems like he combed his hair and his clothes are less wrinkled than usual.
"hey"
"hey"
"You take a shower just for me?"
"I'm working on my relationship with existence" what?
we both stand there for a second and don't say anything. Robert finishes his cigarette and abruptly goes inside. I follow him.
By the time I get inside, Robert's already at the bar ordering two whiskeys. I spot a booth in the back and claim it for us. Robert slides in and hands me a glass.
