Chapter 17Edward and Jacob, and Eddie and Max
“It’s so exciting.” Sitting at my desk at Fleckman, etc., I had Johnny from home via Skype on my tablet and Eddie on my lap. Eddie was glued to his computer, and I kept an eye on mine, awaiting the big moment when his soul mate would appear onscreen.
“Casey should be in on this.” Johnny was propped up like a picture frame.
“You think?” I signed back.
“Eli, yes. Why would you not?”
It was a valid question. I had thought of inviting Casey to come down and sit with us, but then I didn’t.
“I could call him.” The reason I hadn’t needled at me. “Should I call him?”
“Yes. And hurry up!”
“Okay, okay.” I dialed Casey’s number.
“Y’ello.” He picked up on the second ring. Technically, one and a half.
“So, I’m downstairs,” I said. “And something e
