Russ waited until they’d left, then said, “I didn’t mean to cause a problem.”
Jake shrugged. “You didn’t, although you did take me by surprise. I had no idea you saw me as anything other than a guy to do things with to kill a Sunday afternoon, and that’s only happened once, so far.”
“Meaning you’re backing out for this Sunday?”
“Not at all. Why would I?”
“Because you see me as a friend and that’s it, so you’ll feel uncomfortable.”
“Not much makes me uncomfortable, and for damned sure knowing a man apparently finds me interesting wouldn’t. I’m not saying I reciprocate. I don’t know you nearly well enough to tell one way or the other.”
“I suppose that’s fair. When I saw you here that first time I wanted to get to know you. Don’t ask why. I haven’t a clue. I just did. The zoo thing was
