Loyalty

Chapter 39: Hawaii.

Jessica's POV

There have been a few special times that the guys get to travel outside of the New York area to film an episode. They've been to Texas, New Orleans, Miami, and even London. But there's one place that Brian has always dreamed of going: Hawaii. He's often told me that Hawaii is one of his dream vacation destinations. But getting to film an episode there was a good excuse to go, considering the added bonus that TruTV would be paying for the trip.

They were planning on filming in Hawaii for over a week. It always sucked to be apart from Brian that long. He suggested that I come along on the trip with them. Joe had already planned on bringing Bessy and Milana, so it made sense that I would be invited too. I was hesitant at first because it's not like I'd be going on a normal vacation with Brian. I imagined that he'd be working most of the trip, which would leave little time for us to spend together. That's why I always hated going on the Impractical Jokers cruise. Between performing at Tenderloins shows, doing meet and greets, and recording podcasts, Brian's schedule was always packed. By the time Brian got back to the room, he was exhausted. For me, it wasn't worth going with him on the cruise if I only saw him a few minutes before we woke up, and a few minutes before he went to sleep. Not to mention the large crowds of people clamoring to get to Brian, and the other guys. All these people in one spot gave me anxiety because I was worried about other peoples' safety, as well as my own.

"Babe, I promise you, it's not going to be like the cruise. We'll mostly be filming during the day so we could spend the nights together. And we're trying to carve a whole day out of free time. And Bessy will be there too," Brian told me.

At least when our men were busy filming, Bessy and I would get a chance to spend some time together.

"I know it's not a normal vacation with just the two of us. But it would be so much better if you were there. Everything is better with you there," Brian said, staring at me with his big brown eyes. How could I resist him?

"Okay, okay. I'll go," I agreed.

"And I promise, once I get some free time in my schedule, I'll take you on a real vacation. Anywhere you want. Just the two of us," Brian swore.

"I appreciate that, but you don't have to take me on a vacation. I love just being with you," I told him.

Luckily I had enough vacation days saved up, so I was able to get out of work to go to Hawaii. I was originally planning on using some time off to go down to Florida to go see my dad. The Tenderloins were going Florida for their tour, so I was planning on going with them and stopping in to see my dad. But unfortunately, going to both Hawaii and Florida so close together just didn't pan out with what I had going on at work. I felt a little guilty about choosing Hawaii over going to see my dad. But Brian convinced me that we could go down to Florida any other time, but going to Hawaii with everyone like this was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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The guys, Bessy, Milana, and I all arrived at the airport together. The rest of the crew had gone to Hawaii early to prepare for filming. We were all making fun of Sal as he rolled his heavy suitcases throughout the airport. He probably packed more than me.

"Dude, we're only going for a week. What could you possibly have in there?" Brian teased.

"A few pairs of sneakers..." Sal said.

"Why so many?" Brian asked. Brian was a man of few outfits. He practically wore the same 4-5 shirts all the time, so it was hard for him to understand why Sal would need to bring all these things. Although at this point, Brian shouldn't be surprised, considering he's been traveling with Sal for the last few years.