Chapter Five Stone The next day, I found myself sitting with my brother Patton at an Asian Fusion restaurant, my mind wandering back to the previous night and Jessa. “So, she’s like full of what-ifs. You know what I’m talking about?” “Who is?” He tapped his finger on the shiny menu in front of him. “And you’re supposed to be checking out the food, Stone, not thinking about some girl.” Waving the menu in one hand, I felt slightly offended that he thought I couldn’t do more than one thing at a time. “For your information, I’ve already decided to start off with the pineapple chipotle chili. And the girl’s name is Jessa. I told you how I went to see her last night. Can’t you remember that?” He raised one dark brow as if he was a little confused. “You’re talking about the night manager of

