Jeff smiled and shrugged his shoulders. He went to change. Minutes later he returned in a nice blue shirt and slacks. “Is this better?” he asked with a sarcastic grin. She gave him a quick nod and checked the food again. As the time went by, Celeste had a glass of wine, and glanced out the window, checking the food on the stove. It was around eight when Jeff came to her.
“Look, Dad will probably wanna have a little dinner with you … and I’m really hungry. Could I have a little something now?” he said holding his stomach. Looking out the window again, Celeste sighed.
“You’re probably right. Sure… fix yourself a plate.” He got a plate and smiled. After fixing it he came to her.
“Don’t worry… he’s been late before, right? He kissed her on the cheek. Then taking his plate, he disappeared into the living room. Eight o clock came and went…. 945. The phone rang. Terrence.
“Honey, the plane is gonna be a little late touching down. I won’t be in til a little later. Sorry.”
“Oh nooo. It’s okay. As long as you’re in one piece.” they said their goodbyes and Celeste put the phone down, almost slamming it. She didn’t realize Jeff was listening. Much, much later, the door opened and Terrence hurried in. It was almost eleven. “Whoo! The flight was awful. And the food. All I could think of was coming home to you.” He came to Celeste and embraced her . I dunno what I’d do if you weren’t here for me. He said kissing her on the cheek. Then he rushed upstairs. Jeff yelled “hi Dad” and Terrence yelled “Backatcha!” As Jeff stood watching his father hurry upstairs he turned to look at Celeste somberly.
“Well, he’s home.” he rubbed her shoulder.
“Yeah, Celeste replied. He’s already had dinner too.” she walked away. He watched her as she got another glass of wine.
After putting the food away, Celeste went up to bed. She noticed that Jeff had already retired to his room. After almost tearing up in the bathroom, she dressed for bed. Went she got into the bed, Terrence was into one of his books. He looked at her and smiled. Caressing her, he drew her near to him and smiled. “So nice to have you to come home to. Removing her nightshirt Celeste, tightly cuddled Terrence’s body. Terrence whispered how he had been thinking about her all night, but that he was really tired after the flight and all. “I hope you’ll forgive me”. He kissed her. Her embrace loosening on his body, she sighed and nodded. It was gonna be a long night.
When Celeste awoke the next day. Terrence’s side of the bed was empty. He’d left a note saying he was catching an early flight out…. that he’d forgotten to tell her last night due to his fatigue. She found a rose next to the note. Celeste sniffed the rose and replaced it on the bed.
As she prepared breakfast, Jeff entered the kitchen yawning. Seating himself at the table. he chimed. ” So, how’d everything go last night. Did you guys get some?” Celeste glanced at him and back to her cooking.
“Umm, no your father had an early flight. But it was expected. These things happen.” she turned to back to him smiling. She put some eggs and bacon in front of him. Jeff stared back at her as if he knew what had happened.