I replied to Jerome’s message right away with a “Good morning,” as well. I wonder what time he’ll be in the hospital today. Seeing his face will make this day better. He sent another message after I sent my reply.
Jerome: “Have you had breakfast yet?”
Valerie: “Yes, I have.”
Jerome: Let me guess, crackers and coffee?”
Valerie: “Uhm, how did you know?”
Jerome: “That’s not a proper breakfast, young lady.”
Valerie: “It’s fine. I’ll have a heavy lunch later.”
Jerome: “What time will you be going home?”
Valerie: “Probably after lunch. My friends will be here at lunch, so they can accompany my mom when I go home.”
Jerome: “I’ll drive you home later.”
Valerie: “You don’t have to do that. Don’t you have work later?”
Jerome: “I don’t have to be at work until 7 pm.”
I didn’t know what to
