The Rest of Our Lives (Read 101,384 times)

[Kpatch]

Chapter 509b

Jennifer paced in front of her grandparents’ plaques in the Horton Town Square as she impatiently waited for her cousin to arrive. She looked up and exclaimed, “Hope!”

“Hey Cuz. What’s going on? You’re freaking me out.”

“Let’s take a walk,” Jennifer suggested.

They headed toward the walking track located on the upper level of the Town Square mall. The track was surrounded by hydroponic gardens and a koi pond, making the indoor habitat appear as if it was outdoors, but the climate controlled environment protected users from the frigid Midwest temps.

“Tell me already,” Hope insisted.

Without making eye contact, Jennifer blurted, “Rafe asked me out.”

“On a date?”

“On a date,” Jennifer confirmed. “What do you think?”

“The question is, what do you think?” Hope asked.

“I don’t know,” Jennifer admitted. “I’m not sure I should. I mean, you dated him. Sami was married to him.”

“So what? What does that have to do with you and Rafe?"

“I just don’t want to step on any toes. I mean it’s not important enough to me if it jeopardizes my relationship with my favorite cousin and best friend.”

“Jen.” Hope faced Jennifer and pointed to a bench near one of the koi ponds and they took a seat. “I dated Rafe for a very short time. It didn’t take long for both of us to realize we’re better as friends and coworkers. So don’t let that be a barrier to going out with him if that’s what you want to do.”

“I’m not sure what I want to do,” Jen admitted. “I haven’t dated in a very long time. Really, not since Daniel. Still hurts when I think of him and I don’t want to feel that kind of pain again.”

“Tell me about it,” Hope said knowingly.

“Oh, you and Aiden, huh?”

With a nod, Hope explained, “I didn’t want to go out with him at all. It felt like I was being disloyal to Bo. But you want to know something? I’m actually glad I did. I like him. A lot. I find myself liking him more and more each time we’re together.”

Jennifer smiled. “I am so happy for you, Hope. You deserve to be happy.”

“Hey, we’re a long way from anyone being happy for me just for dating a guy. But let’s get back to you and Rafe. What do you think? About dating him, specifically.”

With a shrug, Jen answered, “Well, he is really easy on the eyes. He’s strong and kind, and that’s about all I really know about him.”

“Does that mean you’re interested?”

“Curious is more like it,” Jennifer replied.

“You’re right when you say he’s a good man,” Hope stated. “And, if you’re asking for my blessing—which you really don’t need —you’ve got it. Go. Have a good time.”

[André DiMera]

I’ve always loved the relationship between Jennifer and Hope. She gave Jen good advice.

[krw627]

I love these two together! Best friends and family. I really hope Jennifer doesn't feel the need to ask Sami's permission too.

I think Jennifer needs to say yes. It's only a date.

[Trey]

I love that Jennifer asked Hope even if just a courtesy. Of course Hope would be supportive. I always thought that Jennifer and Rafe would make a good pairing.

[doolfan4life]

I’m glad hope gave her blessing which I kind of knew she would
It would be nice for rafe to not have another woman be too heart broken over Daniel to go out with him
Jennifer and Rafe could be interesting so I’m excited for this

[mae00]

I love that Jennifer is taking Hope's feelings into consideration on this. I can't wait to see where her and Rafe's potential relationship goes.

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad Hope is being supportive of Jennifer and encouraging her to date Rafe.

[ana24]

OMG! @kpatch I am absolutely LOVING this story! I am not caught up yet but working my way there.

I had to step back for a little bit when Victor died. It totally took me by surprise. I also didn't realize how hard it would hit me. You are such an amazing writer, I was bawling! Somehow, I managed to get thru the funeral had to stop and gather my emotions. Days wrote the funeral so close to your story, wonder if someone is reading your story!

Anyways, I am back to reading. Woot woot!

[Kpatch]

Aw thank you ana24 and welcome to the fan fiction section!

[Kpatch]

Chapter 509c

Later that night, Rafe was lying on the sofa in his living room holding his remote and flipping through the channels. When his phone lit up, he picked it up from the coffee table. Jennifer’s name appeared. “Hello.”

“Hi Rafe. It’s Jennifer. I’m calling to tell you that I’d love to have dinner with you. Or um lunch,” she corrected herself. “You asked me out to lunch. Whichever.”

Rafe pulled himself into a sitting position. His first reaction was to ask ‘why’ just as Jennifer did when he first asked her out. As a detective, he was extremely skeptical about her sudden interest in dating him when she sounded so reluctant earlier. He fully expected her to turn him down or blow him off. Instead, he took the high road. “Great! So, you’d like to have dinner together.”

“Sure.”

“Okay. So, how about Sunday night?” Rafe asked.

“I can do Sunday.”

“Good. Have you been to the Mandarin Palace? It’s Asian Fusion cuisine.”

“Actually no, but my kids eat there all the time,” Jennifer recalled. “They love it.”

“I think you will too,” Rafe stated. “I’ll come by at 6 to pick you up.”

“Okay. I’ll see you then,” Jen said.

“Have a good night, Jennifer.” Rafe hit end call and held the phone against his chin, wearing a big smile.

[André DiMera]

Glad Jennifer agreed to go on a date with Rafe.

[doolfan4life]

Glad he didn’t question her
Just enjoy a pretty girl accepting your date invitation
Hopefully it goes well
Jennifer needs a hobby outside babying her fully grown man child

[Trey]

I'm sure he'll figure it out...glad they're going out to dinner together.

[mae00]

I'm glad Jennifer agreed to go on a date with him.

[gapeach]

Can't wait to see their date. Should be interesting.