Chapter 20 “That’s why they call it a jungle, sweetheart.”
CHAPTER 20: “THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT A JUNGLE, SWEETHEART.”
LACEY
Sunday
Jace: How are you doing?
Pixie: I still feel completely awful. I’m so sorry that I did that to you. You?
Jace: I actually feel good about it all. I’m really glad we talked.
Pixie: Me too.
Pixie: How was your day?
Jace: Good. Logan and I cleared the air and then we played pickleball with Tanner and Enzo.
Pixie: That sounds like fun. Did you win?
Jace: Ha! No way. Logan and Tanner are too good. What did you do today?
Pixie: I went shopping with Poppy and her sister.
Jace: I haven’t seen Olive in years. How is she?
Pixie: Fine, same as she was when we were younger. She’s married and has a cat named Karma that she’s obsessed with.
Jace: Karma?
Pixie: Yeah, like the Taylor Swift song.
Jace: I’ll take your word for it. Is it safe to assume she’s still your favorite artist?
Pixie: Hard yes! You still listening to nineties country?
Jace: Yeah, it reminds me of Mom.
Tuesday
Jace: What’s your favorite movie?
Pixie: Why?
Jace: I told you we had a lot of catching up to do.
Pixie: It’s still Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion. No movie will ever compare.
Jace: I should have known that.
Pixie: It’s been a long time. Are you still watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
Jace: You remember my favorite movie?
Pixie: You only made me watch it one million times.
Jace: I did not.
Pixie: You did too! “That’s why they call it a jungle, sweetheart.”
Pixie: “Okey dokey, Dr. Jones. Hold on to your potatoes.”
Pixie: “Nothing shocks me. I’m a scientist.”
Jace: Are you just googling quotes?
Pixie: No, I wish. They are permanently imprinted on my brain.
Thursday
Pixie: Have I told you I’m sorry today?
Jace: Have I told you to stop apologizing?
Pixie: I just feel so bad about everything.
Jace: I know you do, but I don’t want you to feel bad. We both made mistakes back then.
Pixie: I’m really glad we’re becoming friends again, J. I missed you a lot.
Jace: I missed you too.