starseized:
shifting uncomfortably, jim finds himself at a loss for words; it wouldn’t be the first time jenna had placed him in such a predicament. suddenly, as he stares at her, caught up in how she looks exactly the same as she had when he left, this feels like a terrible, no good, very bad idea. coming here, fully aware that there was no way to miss her at her own diner and forcing a reunion upon her when they’d agreed to end relations, it’s hitting him and jim’s tempted to just backtrack and walk right back out the door. but he’d come this far, and it’d be rude to leave now, he offers a hesitant smile and shoves his hands in his pockets.
“i, ah, i heard lulu’s pie diner had the best pies in the area; had to come check it out and make sure it was true for myself.”
last she’d heard, he’d moved away as soon as francine finished her residency. back home, to connecticut? she genuinely couldn’t remember. she had tried not to pay attention ; knew that hearing about jim would only complicate matters. even after all this time, every now and again, she’d find her mind drifting - thinking about him & how he was doing. where they would’ve been, if they hadn’t said goodbye that day - or how they would be, in another lifetime.
at the reminder of the diner, she shifts right into waitress mode. hands jim a menu, hoping that he’ll elaborate on his true reasoning for why he’s here.
❛ what will it be today ?
