Harrison raised an eyebrow. That was certainly someone he wasn’t expecting a call from. Ever.
“Mr. Maple. What can I do for you today?” he asked, getting straight to the point.
He decided to try starting on a friendly note, hoping to put the other man in a good mood. “W-well, first, I wanted to thank you. Katelynn t…told me how you helped her arrange our anniversary date, back in December. We had a wonderful time, and I really ap-preciate you doing that.”
Jack prayed he wasn’t coming off as groveling. His own feelings about Harrison aside, he genuinely was thankful for the help he’d given Katelynn in planning and setting up everything.
“Oh, yes that,” Harrison said, wincing in irritation at the other man’s mealy studdering. He’d completely forgotten about arranging anything and he certainly didn’t need Jack to call and st-st-stammer at him about it. “I’m glad to hear that you two had a good time,” he said in a neutral tone.
Something about the way Harrison said it – as if it didn’t matter to him at all – left Jack irritated too. Although he wasn’t aware of it, his voice was growing steadier. “I also wondered if you’d like to meet and talk sometime, if you’re not too busy."
Jack Maple 