Logan had trouble sleeping that night. When a text message lit up his phone at one a.m., he realized he wasn’t the only one.
Jeni:You up?
Logan: Yeah. Why are you?
Jeni:It’s impossible to sleep in a hospital room. The machines, the nurses, the lights. My thoughts.
Logan:Same on the thoughts. Andrew asleep?
Jeni:He’s out cold.
Logan:Good. He probably needs the rest.
Logan:Are you okay?
He considered asking if she wanted him to come back up there and keep her company, but that might be taking things a little too far.
Jeni:Yeah. My mind is wandering and I thought you could distract me again.
Logan:I’ll never deny a woman asking me to distract her at 1am.
When she didn’t respond after a few minutes, he sent a follow-up message.
Logan: Sorry. That was supposed to make you smile.
Jeni:It did. I was trying to come up with a snarky reply, but I’m not in top form tonight.
Logan: I admire your sass, but let’s just keep it simple tonight.
Logan:If you could be an animal, what would you be?
Jeni:That’s random.
Logan: You don’t get to dictate how I distract you, even though I’m sure you want to.
Jeni:So bad.
He laughed in the darkness of his bedroom.
Logan:I was asked that in an interview once. So?
Jeni:I’ll say a horse.
Logan:Why?
Jeni: I’ve always loved horses. We had several on the farm growing up. They’re graceful but powerful. Intelligent. They have speed and endurance and are loyal companions.
He could see several of those characteristics in her. Graceful, powerful, intelligent. He might add a few of his own—beautiful, sophisticated, free.
And stubborn.
Logan: Good answer. You got the job.
Jeni:What did you say?
Logan:Dolphin. Might sound weird but made sense for the job to name an animal that’s known for communication skills. I also like that they seem to want to enjoy life and have fun too.
Jeni:I like that. I could use more fun in my life.