“You have to know how much I appreciate you right now. And how much this means to me. Because I can’t act like this isn’t a big deal, Jake. I don’t know how to do that.” His neck rolls with a swallow. “Okay?” I ask. “Okay.” “Thank you.” “You’re welcome.” “Did you do anything else? Tell me now. I’m worried what another surprise from you will do to me.” I’ll blurt out I think I’m in love with you. I know I will.
