Page 73 of The Dating Pact

Jude

That was fast.

You kinda ruined the mojo.

Jude

Oops.

Yes. I can practically hear the apology dripping from that message.

Jude

Then you must be high or something.

Smoking might have made the date a little more fun.

Jude

Damn, honeybee. Harsh.

I sent him a shrug emoji then stood to change into my pajamas. By the time I checked my phone again, I found multiple texts.

Jude

I want to get your opinion on something.

Jude

Seb wants to try out for this traveling baseball team. They play through the fall, but then I guess there’s another one that plays in the spring too.

Jude

He loves baseball and I love that for him, but I really don’t know if:

Jude

1. He’s ready for that commitment and 2. If he’s good enough to make the team. He’s finally found something he loves, and I would hate for him to be crushed.

Okay. What are you thinking?

Jude

That maybe I should come up with an excuse for him not to try out.

I get that protective instinct, but I think you have to let him try.

Jude

I knooooow

Jude

But I was really hoping you’d agree with me.

Jude

I feel like I’m losing him.

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