Loved it. :) I hope she doesn't run when he finally tells her. It has to come out one way or another.....and I hope you let it be from him and not someone else.
Yeah, "filler" chapters are good - they kind of show things that might get lost in the longer, more involved chapters. And, I agree...the longer James puts this off, the worse it'll be...
I was a little worried that we hadn't heard from you. Hope you are doing well:) Am I the only one that loves filler chapters? They give a story depth. I can certainly understand James' hesitation to come clean about Tessa. The longer he waits.........
I know you love pit bulls so I'll share this one with you. James' dogs have their own Instagram account. I just found it today (by accident!! Honest!) It's "nixonandsnoop" and they're ridiculously cute!!
Oh no, loose lips sink ships, so James had better level with Delilah sooner rather than later! Some of that stuff was kind of harsh -- hopefully he can make it seem less, I don't know, tawdry? Because when the teammates bring it up, it really sounds that way. Although, as you say, he's not that great at thinking on his feet...so I'm not sure how that talk might go!
On a side note, I actually felt kind of sad for James as Tessa was telling him the new "rules," although really, it shouldn't have come to that -- they both overstepped that one. She's definitely right, but I know he's kind of sensitive, so I'm sure the proverbial truth kind of hurt. So, interested to see where you'll go from here!
PS -- Thanks for putting Nixon in there! He's so cute. Maybe Delilah will play into him getting a "brother"!
So happy they had this conversation. Because Tessa initiated this conversation I think it took James a bit catch up. He knows what she's saying is right. I hope he reveals his past to Delilah before someone else does!!
Glad that conversation happened!! It's good that they both understand what's on now. Boundaries are good haha If Delilah agrees to go to the wedding, will there be drunk confessions? I feel like there always are at weddings ..
Tessa thinks better on her feet than our dear James. She is telling Delilah a version of the truth; just omitting certain facts that make it 100% truth. She has smoothed it over for the time being but James will still need to own up to the relationship part of his past with Tessa. All those little comments? That'll strike a chord eventually. Delilah is no ditz.
Yes, good resolution to one problem and maybe the hints of another? Funny it's Adams doing it, since he's currently so unpopular for his play (and punching Geno in practice). I wonder, too, what Delilah's going to think/say about that relationship. Although she DOES know that it's over and Tessa is definitely with Paul now. Maybe that will help. Can't wait to find out!
And just like that, one problem solved. However, with all the not so subtle comments from his former & current teammates, no way to keep his & Tessa's relationship a secret. How she reacts to that news and how James convinces her he is over Tessa is going to be crucial. Great job!!!