so i asked and most of u guys said jo & lena - so i provided
fb > about a year back from current chapters
Jo
"I hate that your brother couldn't make it, it would've been surreal to have both of you in the same room with your father."
I just chuckled and shook Eric Newman's hand.
"I really do apologize on Fred's behalf," Dad said, holding his hand out, "it was a pleasure meeting with you."
He nodded. "I look forward to seeing you again, hopefully with him present."
I nodded towards the doors and Dad walked out first, making me follow.
"Your brother could've costed us a shit ton, I want you to know that," he said, straightening out his tie as we walked towards the elevator.
I didn't respond. Considering the state Fred was in, it was better for him to stay back.
"Why didn't he come?" He asked, looking over at me.
I just shook my head, pressing the elevator button.
"That's not an actual answer."
"He's just in a bad place," I said, looking over at him.
"What the hell does that mean?" He deadpanned, his eyebrows in a furrow. We stepped inside the large elevator and I pressed the lobby button.
"He's just not doing well. Even if he was here, he wouldn't have been present. I promise."
"If this is about Alexis, they broke up three years ago."
"Yeah, on this weekend," I said, nodding over at him, "you've just got to let him have this time to himself."
He just shook his head.
"You've been to Sacramento more than I have," I said, stepping out of the elevator, "give me food suggestions."
"I've been here for three hours tops, Jo," he said, "I come for meetings and I fly home same day."
I just nodded. Honestly, even though I was older now, I enjoyed spending time with Dad more these days since we didn't live together.
"When are you coming to Seattle?" He asked.
I rubbed the back of my neck. "Whenever I get a free weekend, I guess."
He nodded, patting my shoulder. "Take care, and tell your brother to fucking call me."
I nodded and he walked off. I flagged down a cab, getting inside when one stopped.
"Where can I take you?" She asked.
"The best bar around here," I said, smiling.
She just nodded. "Got it."
The ride was silent until Fred called me.
"Hey," I greeted, "Dad's pissed."
"Yeah, I know that," he said, "I-I was j-just calling to see how it went."
