Chapter 19: Wonderful Surprises

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Spencer finally finished what he had to do and he got the results he wanted and now he was on his way to the restaurant to meet up with Adam. Adam was still busy with his last table when Spencer arrived.  He did the same thing Jackson did when he was standing at the front desk.

S: What’s going on?

A: What? Not even a kiss or a hello?

Spencer gave Adam a kiss and then said hello.

S: Now can you tell me what’s up with your new uniform.

A: Jackson needed help this morning and I offered.

S: You know how to wait tables?

A: Yes, doesn’t everybody?

S: I guess. So how long will you still be busy?

A: I’m done. I just finished my last table and the temps Jackson hired just arrived so he’s in the clear now.

S: Clear enough to take a break and have lunch with us?

A: I don’t know. Let’s ask him, here he comes.

J: Hey Spencer, I was wondering when you would show up and take your man back.

Hahahahaha

S: I had a few things to handle. Hey listen, do you have time for lunch?

J: I was just about to take my lunch break I’ve literally been on my feet all morning.

S: So how about having lunch with Adam and I?

J: No it’s okay.

S: Come on, I insist.

A: Please.

J: Okay, seeing as you’re both asking so nicely, why not.

The guys went to go sit at one of the tables at the back, ordered their lunch and started talking.

A: So now can you tell me what you’ve been scheming?

S: I haven’t been scheming anything I just needed to do something.

A: Can you tell me what that something is?

S: Yes I can but it isn’t for you.

A: I’m fine with that.

S: Okay. Jackson you’ve done a lot for us even if you don’t see it and I thought that it was only fair that I repaid you for it.

J: You really don’t have to.

S: But I wanted to and you’re going to accept it even if you don’t want it. I’ll force you like you forced me with that cake.

J: Now I’m scared.

Hahahahaha

S: No, it’s nothing bad. So, I remember you talking about wanting to go to culinary school and I made a few calls and got you place at the Culinary Institute in Quantico.

J: What?

S: I got you a place at the top culinary school in Quantico.

J: Bu... bu... why?

S: I felt like it and I didn’t have to do a lot. You have built quiet a reputation for yourself all you have to do is except my offer and pass the entry exam.

J: Really?

S: Yeah.

A: So... will you except it?

J: Uh, yes! Totally.

Spencer and Adam both smiled at Jackson excitement.

J: Thank you so much, Spencer. I really don’t know how to repay you.

S: You don’t have to, besides I hardly did anything. The people at the institute already knew about you, I just had to push them into the right direction.

J: Thank you both of you, for everything. (He said getting up and hugging them both)

A: I didn’t do anything but it’s a pleasure.

S: I big one.

J: Wait, so will this mean that I’ll have to move to Quantico?

S: Yes. You could live at my place until you get a place of your own.

J: No, that’s not necessary. My mom’s sister lives in Quantico I’ll just give her a call.

S: But if that doesn’t work out, you have my number.

J: That I do.

A: And now, I’ll have someone to talk to other than you Spence.

S: What do you mean, you’ll make friends easily.

A: Yeah, not gonna happen and I’ll also have someone to hang with when you’re flying around the world fighting evil.

S: You’re making me sound like a superhero.

A: You’ll always be my superhero.

J: Aww.

A: Oh, shut up.

J: Whatever thanks again, Spencer.

S: Stop thanking me. Now it’s all up to you, you better pass that entry exam.

A: And if you don’t then you at least still have the restaurant to come manage.

J: Please don’t remind me. I can’t stand the waiters at this place.

A: What about me?

J: You’re the worst of them all.

A: And after I helped you when you were running around like a headless chicken.

J: Fine, you are by far the best waiter that I have worked with in my years here.

S: So are you going to quit or what?

J: I think I’ll just talk to the owner later today when he comes in.

A: How long did you say you were working here?

J: Uh, two years as a waiter and three as the manager.

A: Whoa.

J: I know right, I’ve given my life to this place but now it’s time to take it back.

S: That’s the spirit.

J: Yeah.

They continued talking while eating their lunch. When they finished Adam and Spencer greeted Jackson and left to their hotel.

***Hotel***

A: That was a nice thing for you to do.

S: I just wanted to do something nice for the kid. I mean he’s only twenty two but has so much potential and I just didn’t feel right letting him just go to waste like that here in a Texas restaurant.

A: And who knows, one day we might even be going to his restaurant in Quantico one day.

S: Yes and we’ll be his first customers, won’t we?

A: If we’re still together.

S: Oh, really?

A: Yeah, a man’s gotta keep his options open.

S: So I’m allowed to keep my options open too right?

A: Nope.

S: Why?

A: Nope.

S: Since you can’t seem to provide a reason, why shouldn’t I?

A: Because I’m kind of psychotic. (He faked a stage whisper)

S: Hey you’re not.

A: As long as you’re here.

S: That’s enough reason for me.

A: For me too.

Spencer pulled Adam into a long, comforting hug before moving away from him.

S: Do you want to watch a movie or something?

A: Yeah what’s on?

S: Let’s see...

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