WISE FRIEND

BEGINNING OF THE END

Picture above are Sammy and Jackson

Jackson arrived at his house that was more of a mansion. Having a father in the law industry has its benefits, but the only time Jackson sees his father is at the office and that would be like ones in a month because his father has firms spread across L.A. Jackson walks through the big doors into the house and gets an immediate welcome home from his little brother, running to Jackson and jumping into his arms, Jackson smiles at his little brother while going into the kitchen. Jackson finds his mom working on dinner while humming a familiar tune, but Jackson could not place it. After greeting his mom and spending some time with her and his little brother, Jackson stated that he will be in his room and should be called when dinner is ready, for he has a lot of work to catch up.

Jackson went to his desk to turn on his computer, he started working, but struggled to concentrate because the coffee break he had this morning was way better than he expected and Jackson was constantly checking his phone to see his Chase texted him or not, but all he could see was emails from clients and messages from him assistant, reminding him about all his appointments he had for tomorrow. Jackson sighs at the idea that Chase might have changed his mind about the whole friendship idea and decided not to go through with it. Jackson took his phone and placed it , face down, next to his computer and started to work. After a good hour of work, Jackson's mother burst through the door and asked him if he was death because she was calling him for dinner. Jackson apologized and asked his mother if it would be possible for him to have dinner in his room for all the work he needs to catch up. Luckily she agreed to it, understanding the fact that Jackson's father is not easy on him. Jackson went to the kitchen to grab his plate and went to his bedroom again. As Jackson sat down he felt his phone vibrate, meaning that he missed a call. Jackson picked up his phone and only saw a number, no caller ID. Jackson was sitting there contemplating if he should phone back or not, eventually he phoned back.

Phone conversation

Jackson: (Puts his phone to his ear and waits for answer)

Unknown Number: Hello?

Jackson: Good evening, this is Jackson Horton from Horton Attorneys. I am sorry I missed your call. Is there something I can help you with?

Unknown Number: Yeah, you could stop being so professional...

Jackson: I beg your pardon?

Unknown Number: It is me Jackson, Chase! (Chase starts laughing)

Jackson: Oh! Hey! Sorry about that. Yeah I was wondering when you were going to call...

Chase: Where you like sitting on your bed just waiting and looking at the phone to whole time?

Jackson: (Starts laughing) No! Believe it or not Mr. Hudson, but I was working on cases, therefore I missed your call. I went to go fetch my dinner.

Chase: What does dinner have to do with working?

Jackson: I am at my house and I am working while having dinner....

Chase: Oh...I did not know that.

Jackson: It would be weird if you did, don't you think?

Chase: Yeah... I guess, anyway! I was wondering if you would like to come over tomorrow night and hang with me a bit so we can get to know each other better? If you would like, I can pick you up if you want to?

Jackson: Uhm... yeah, sure! sounds fun! You don't have to pick me up though, all I need is your address and the time I have to be there.

Chase: Cool! I will text you my address and the time, what do you like doing?

Jackson: (Laughs) Lets figure that out when I am actually there. Should I bring anything...like snacks or something?

Chase: If you would like, I mean if you have something specific you like to munch on...

Jackson: Munch on? Really?

Chase: (Giggles a bit) Yeah, sorry about that.

Jackson: It is fine, I will check what fancy snacks I can get my hands on, but hey...I need to go because I still have a small house of work that needs to be done. I will see you tomorrow night?

Chase: Yeah! Cool! Alright, I will see you then and I am going to text you right now and good luck with the work.

Jackson: Thank you. Bye.

Jackson hangs up the phone and looks at it, he can not help but to smile. He can't remember the last time he actually got invited by someone to hang out with. He was pretty excited to be honest, but Jackson quickly set that thought aside and continued his work. Jackson kept glancing over to his clock to see what the time was, it was around eleven when Jackson's mother came in his room to say goodnight and the cliché story about not working to late and that sleep is very important. "Yeah right, why don't you tell father about that and see what he thinks", Jackson thought to himself. After doing to goodnight routine with his mother, his little brother came into his room with watery eyes. Jackson turned his attention to his little brother to ask what the problem was.

Conversation between Jackson and his brother

Jackson: Hey little buddy! What is wrong?

Sam:(Sniffing between words) I...I...had a...a...a...nightmare

Jackson: (Face expression softens) Oh Sammy. Come here.

Jackson picks Sam up and hugs him tightly.

Sam: Can...can I sleep with you tonight?

Jackson: I don't know Sam. I mean I have...

Sam: Please Jackson!? I promise I'll be quite, I know you have lots of work to do.

Jackson: (Smiles at Sam) Okay, fine!

Sam smiles widely at Jackson and jumps off his lap and runs to his bed to get under the covers. Sam snuggles close to his teddy bear. Jackson turns on his desk lamp and gets up to turn off the main light of the room so it doesn't bother Sam. I didn't take long for Sam to fall asleep again and Jackson was going full steam with all the paperwork he had to do for his father.

Jackson finally finished everything and noticed the time, he could not believe it, it was already three in the morning, but luckily Jackson's earliest appointment was at ten in the morning so he could sleep in a bit. Jackson went to bed, but before he did he looked at Sam and wondered to himself how it is possible for such a small body to take over an entire king size bed. Jackson shook his head and smiled while picking Sam up and putting him back on his side. Jackson got under the covers and as soon as he laid down completely, Sam shifted closer to Jackson until Sam felt Jackson's body against his. Jackson looked over at Sam and saw a small smile on his face. "You are lucky I love you", Jackson mumbles to himself and turns off his bed lamp. Jackson stared at the ceiling thinking about Chase and how excited he was when Jackson said yes to come over. This might be the beginning of a great friendship. Well...at least that is what Jackson hoped for.