Chapter 4Sunday Afternoon
Jim fussed with his Strawberry Pavilion Cheese Cake while Brian sat on a stool picking out unblemished strawberries from the six quarts that lined the stainless steel counter top.
“Are you excited?” Brian asked.
“Well, obviously, it’s been sooooooo long since I’ve had a date. If I hold out any longer my twinkie will shrivel up and fall off.”
“You’re sure you wanna…you know, on your first date?” Brian asked, his face a little pink.
“This from the cub who promised Bear eternity after forty-eight hours?” The eyebrow wiggled.
“That was a low blow.” Brian giggled as he picked two plump unblemished berries and presented them to Jim.
“And that was a really, really bad pun.” Jim giggled as Brian groaned.
“Seriously, hon, I’m not going to put out on a first date. I
