You're the One - Part 1 || Greta Van Fleet

Chapter 183: A Good Place

"What did he want?" Jake called out. I felt my heart beating faster. What did Josh mean.. last time? Another bender? I went back out into the living room, handing Jake his phone.
"Um.. I.. I think you should call him back." I said softly, sitting back down on the couch. He sat up, staring at me wide-eyed.
"W-why? What did he say?"
"It's.. it's Sam." Jake's face dropped, now looking annoyed.
"What about Sam? Why can't he handle it?" I shook my head.
"I.. I just think you should call him back."

He sighed, shaking his head, going back into the kitchen. I sat down on the floor next to Sophie, picking up one of her toys, holding it out to her. She smiled up at me, taking it and holding it close. I couldn't help but smile as she crawled into my lap, leaning her head against my chest, slowly starting to fall asleep as I softly rubbed her back. I felt tears start to come to my eyes again as I leaned down, gently kissing the top of her head.

"No, that was Jess. Josh, what is going on?" I heard from the kitchen. My stomach dropped. I could already tell.. our night was over.

"No, I can't just come back. Addison still isn't home, and Jess and I.. well, why can't you talk to him... then what makes you think I'm gonna be able to do anything about it? If anything, don't you think I would just make it worse?.. No, she is not going anywhere near him, definitely not when he's like this.. No, I already have a reservation for us to.. really? You're gonna rub that in my face now? Well, you sure wasted no time making sure you had something for her.. whatever, we're not talking about this now.. I can't come back.. Josh.." He sighed, and was quiet for a moment. I could hear more muffled yelling coming through the phone.

"Fine.. once Addison gets home.. we'll come back." He said softly. "Yeah, whatever. See you then, just.. make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. We have a show tomorrow. Yeah, alright. Bye." He muttered, tossing his phone away. I held Sophie closer as her head perked up at the sound of it loudly hitting the counter. I could feel her tiny hands tightly clinging onto my shirt, nervously peeking out from over my shoulder.

"Is.. everything okay?" I asked, turning to face him. He relaxed his face as he made his way back into the living room, sitting down across from me. Forcing a smile, he gently messed up Sophie's hair.
"No.." He said softly. "And.. I'm sorry you had to hear that. We.. we have to get head back once Addison gets home. I'm so sorry. I.. I wanted us to have tonight together but-"
"It's okay." I assured him. "We did. I loved our Valentine's Day. I.. I can't wait to see what you have planned for next year." His smile grew as he looked back up at me.
"Next year we'll have to find a sitter." He said, leaning in, gently kissing my cheek. I couldn't help but smile, staring back at him, feeling my heart beat faster.

"Is Sam okay?" I asked, looking back down at Sophie who had maneuvered around, now facing Jake. She reached out for his hands, tightly grabbing one of his fingers. Jake shrugged, looking down at her.

"Jess, I.. we're in a good place, right?" He asked.
"Of course we are.. why?"
"I just don't want this.. to ruin everything again."
"Jake, why would it ru-"
"Because I know how he gets, and I know how he feels, and.. I know how you.. felt? About him? And I'd.. I'd just prefer if.. you didn't talk to him when we got back." I felt my face get hot.
"Oh.. o-okay." I said softly, avoiding his eyes.
"I just don't think it'll help." I nodded.

He leaned over, pulling me close, kissing my forehead.
"But we still have some time before Addison gets home." He reached over for one of Sophie's toys, bringing it over to us. She started laughing, crawling over into Jake's lap.
"You are so good." He said, putting it into her hands. "You make this so easy." She pushed herself up, balancing on his legs, holding his face in her hands. His smile grew as he held his stare on her as she felt around.