“Matty, you’re looking good.” Jones says as he gets to a rehearsal studio. Matty is directing an off off Broadway show, written by a friend, and Jones has invested and is dropping in on rehearsals. “Jones, good to see you. I was tired of blonde and decided I’m a red head.” Matty grins. “Suits you. So are you on a break?” Jones asks. “Yes, our … Continue reading Jones 209
“What are you so glum about?” Clem asks Skipper one Friday night. “Just feel like we’ve been forgotten. We’ve not really seen Jones and Tris since they got back from vacation. Davis is with Enzo all the time and hasn’t properly introduced us, though he seems to have practically moved in. And look its 9 on a Friday night, we’re both just home from work … Continue reading Jones 208
“What are you looking at? Cute guys?” Skipper asks coming in to Davis’s bedroom and snatching his phone. “Don’t!” Davis cries out. Skipper plops down on the bed next to Davis and keeps scrolling. “Is this like Grindr for rich and famous people? I didn’t know this existed for real.” Skipper says. “You can’t look, I had to sign an NDA as part of the … Continue reading Jones 207
“I missed you. I missed both of you.” Tris says throwing his arms around Jones at the airport and pulling Davis into the hug too.“I missed you too.” Jones says feeling happy relief at seeing Tristan again.“I need a boyfriend to meet me at airports.” Davis says.“You have a hit TV show that has everyone talking. You don’t have time for a boyfriend. There are … Continue reading Jones 206
“You okay babe?” Tristan asks Jones.“This whole theatre thing seems to be snowballing. I feel like it’s not so much to do with me. I guess I was happy to fund and be hands off to begin with but then it became something I would get to do, like a job of sorts and I’m not sure how I feel now. I will still invest. … Continue reading Jones 205
“Randall, Diana, lovely to see you.” Jones says as he arrives at their apartment with Tris and Davis. “We thought we’d be seeing Geraldine’s place today.” Davis says. “Ah yes, my mother is hosting, which means she decides the guest list and seating plan and venue.” Diana says accepting the chocolates Jones offers. “And then shows up late so she doesn’t have to make any … Continue reading Jones 204
The day before thanksgiving, Jones and Davis arrive at Oscar’s penthouse for dinner. Davis has read the script and is really keen to meet Matty. Tristan is staying home studying, he’s grudgingly okay with Jones going as Davis will be there and won’t hold back in reporting on what happens. “Oscar, babe, love the new artwork.” Jones says looking around.“Just a few pieces I’ve picked … Continue reading Jones 203
“Hey guys.” Jones says as he and Tris meet Skipper, Clem and Oscar outside the bar where the show is going to be performed Sunday evening. “I guess this is why they say semi-staged, the stage is the size of a dinner plate.” Skipper says. “Means we’ll be super up close. I am so excited.” Clem says. “Yes, it’s quite wonderful. Selfie by the poster, … Continue reading Jones 202
A few weeks later Cherry and Wyatt have returned home, hopeful that their journey as parents will begin soon. Davis has wrapped on his sitcom and is out on a press tour for his special, which will turn into another promotional tour for the show. Skipper is seeing a therapist twice a week, had the all clear from the doctor and is focusing on work. … Continue reading Jones 201
Davis can’t take another day off work and so Jones takes Cherry and Wyatt out for the day on Wednesday. “It’s too early for the Christmas displays which is a shame. And I know you’re not art gallery or museum people. Or rather Davis already showed you the dinosaurs. I thought a boat ride would be fun, you get to see a lot but don’t … Continue reading Jones 200
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