Chapter 313

• “Mathews is nearby, and I’ll only be gone until tomorrow, baby, and you know Mamma will come to check on you if you don’t show face.” I’m getting the paternal-type lecture from Jake as he gets ready to go to Manhattan. He’s looking sophisticated in a flawlessly tailored dark suit and, for once, a tie; one of his clients is sharing his flight to get business out of the way quickly, mid-air.
• “I’m sure I can look after myself for a night. You know, I did handle some independence before I had you.” I smile sarcastically as he frowns at me.
• “Workmen finish up this afternoon, a day early, so by tonight, you’ll be chaos free.” He continues, ignoring my jibe. He’s on a roll in bossy commander business mode, and I revert to PA Emma to listen patiently while he gets it all out of his brain. I remember one of the first things Margo told me about Jake when I started to work for him; she told me he likes information to be repeated back to him and tasks relayed vocally in order of importance. It’s nice to think I’m at the top of his list, even subconsciously.