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“Yes.” The word flew out without Freddy prompting it.
Luckily, Justin laughed. “There’s a Starbucks with a drive-through that’s easy to get to right off the next exit. That work for you?”
Freddy thanked him profusely before his phone chimed again.
Renner: Got to my car. Want to meet later to discuss next week’s meeting?
No, Freddy did not want to spend another second with Renner. What the fuck was up with this guy?
Freddy: Busy week. No time.
When his phone chimed again, Freddy debated throwing it out the window. It could be Sabrina, though.
Mom: When will you be home? I’m about to run into town and will restock your fridge. Let me know what you want.
Freddy: 3 or 4 hours. Dont worry about food
Mom: I’ve got it. Just let me know if you want anything special.
Freddy’s groan must not have stayed as internal as he’d meant. “If you don’t mind me butting in, why don’t you move into a different place if you mom drives you so crazy?” Justin asked him.
“I should, but it’s my home.” Sighing, he decided that Uber drivers fell into the same category as bartenders and figured he might as well share his issues. “My parents bought a lot of land and gave some to each of us. I’ve lived on the property since I was little, and my parents built the house specifically for me.” He flopped his head back against his seat.
“Wait, so it is your house?” Poor Justin. Understanding the Taylor family was not for the faint of heart.
“Technically, all the land is in a trust, and we each lease our home from the trust.” It was more complicated than that, but close enough.
“Son, if you have a lease, she doesn’t have the right to just walk into your home. You need to stand up for yourself. What about the person you were obviously hoping to hear from?”
Freddy chuckled. “You should advertise that a ride with you comes with a free therapy session.”
Justin shifted in his seat. “Sorry. My wife says I pry too much. We can listen to the radio, or you could recline and nap if you want.”
“It’s fine.” Honestly, Freddy was glad to have someone uninvolved to talk to about it. “I haven’t heard back from my best friend, Sabrina.”
Justin glanced at him but didn’t say anything.
“She’s my person,” Freddy explained to fill the silence.
“But no romance—“ Justin asked but cut himself off abruptly, turning it from a question to a statement before pursing his lips shut tight.
Hopefully, he wouldn’t turn and see Freddy’s blush. “I’m not really good at relationships.”
“Right.” Obviously, Justin had thoughts on the topic, but he was keeping them to himself.
Freddy yawned and looked back down to check his phone again.
“We’re through the worst of the traffic. If you want to kick back and catch a few zees, I’ll wake you when were close.”
“I think I’ll take you up on that.” Freddy wanted to send one more text to Sabrina, now that the sun was up, but then sleep sounded good.
Freddy: sleep well
Sabrina: night
Freddy: just landed at dulles. Catching ride to my car then driving home
Freddy: Patrick and Greg will shit over this uber bill
