Jacob: smirking Damn, you still know how to surprise a guy, huh?
“Yeah. You’d think I’d done this before though, right?”
"Hmm...I don't know. You seem pretty relaxed about it, so I assumed you had."
Smiles softly “It’s one of those things you read about in stories.”
"Oh, right. I can see how that would be the case. But, I have to ask...didn't you feel even a little bit nervous?"
“I guess I did, but I was also excited. The anticipation built up over the weeks until we got to go on this trip together. It felt like a rite of passage.”
"Hmm...I never really thought about it like that. But, I can understand the appeal now. It's almost like a coming-of-age experience."
“Yeah, exactly. It’s a big deal.”
"Hmm...so, does this make us 'coming-of-age' buddies?"
Chuckles softly. “Something like that.”
"Hmm...I see. Well, it's certainly been an interesting experience."
"So, uh...should we get some sleep? I'm beat."
"Okay. See you in the morning."
He lays down, feeling more drained than usual. “Goodnight.” He yawns, and then falls asleep.
He smiles and rolls over. "Goodnight, Pop."
He drifts off into sleep.
He smiles again, and closes his eyes, falling asleep shortly after.
The next morning, he wakes up alone in the bed. “Shit.” He sighs, rubbing his eyes. “I should’ve said goodbye.” He pauses, then shrugs. “Oh well. I better get some breakfast.”
He gets out of bed, and stretches. “Mmm... maybe some bacon.”
He walks out of the bedroom and heads to the kitchen.
He sits at the table, and opens the fridge.