get it right, get it tight

Knox Williams | 30 | Former NFL Tight End

[knox-williams]

✉ || JAMES ⇄ KNOX

James: T-bone is what I would have guessed for you. Like if steak had genders that one would be the guy steak. Why wouldn't you want to?? So I get dinner and a show! Exactly!! Some things just don't need to be messed with. Plus it always ends up being more expensive even though I don't want a third of what's originally on there.

James: But side note... Doggone Steak would make a sweet name for a steakhouse.

Knox: What? I don't seem like a filet guy? You get all of the entertainment and what do I get out of it besides good wings? My parents own a restaurant and that's exactly what they do. It's got a good atmosphere but the food is down-home comfort food. All recipes that have been in our family for generations. People love it because it tastes like your mama's cooking.

Knox: It does have a nice ring to it. Do you know of any chefs looking for a new job?

[knox-williams]

✉ || JAMES ⇄ KNOX

James: When I eat it it's strip steak. It's great on a salad. What about you? Well once you remember you'll have to tell me. Unless you just want to go together. Oh I get you. Like sure the plates look pretty but they try too hard where sometimes it doesn't even taste like the thing you wanted.

Knox: Filet is my go-to but I do love a t-bone. When cooked right there's nothing better. What makes you think I want to go with you? I'll scare you off with my caveman-like eating habits. You got it! Every genre of food has those places. When I want pasta give me pasta. When I want Chinese give me Chinese. When I want a really fancy steak give me a doggone fancy steak.

[knox-williams]

✉ || JAMES ⇄ KNOX

James: Don't get me wrong I look at a steak a drool a bit. If you like red meat there isn't anything wrong with that. Grilled? I have never had those but that does sound amazing. You a tough critic?

Knox: Oh yeah? What's your favorite cut? They're worth a try. I'll see if I can remember which place I got them from. No not too touch of a critic but I like things simple. Too may chefs these days are taking classic foods and making them too fancy. When I eat wings, I want wings not some gourmet version of them. Don't fix what ain't broken.

[knox-williams]

✉ || JAMES ⇄ KNOX

James: I'm not vegan though not much of a red meat person but I appreciate a good wing I'll have you know!

Knox: Most people aren't too big into red meat these days but it's what I grew up on. Old habits die hard. You've got to try grilled wings. I forget which restaurant I was at but they were out of this world! That's a huge compliment coming from me.

[knox-williams]

✉ || JAMES ⇄ KNOX

James: Wow. I wasn't actually expecting someone to do that for me! You're great! Now can you plan all my meals for the coming week? Really appreciate it.

Knox: No ma'am. I'll pass on that one. Something tells me you're not as into wings, ribs and burgers as I am.

[knox-williams]

✉ || JAMES ⇄ KNOX

James: Oh no I love that dark chocolate. Sure it's a bit bitter at first but I eat it with fruit and it balances out. Are marshmallows not vegan already?

Knox: Well that there is half the battle, so you're set! I couldn't tell you what they're made of but a quick google search says that there are vegan marshmallows so you're good there. All you need is a gluten-free graham cracker and you're set. Takes the fun out of the s'more but it's doable!

[knox-williams]

✉ || JAMES ⇄ KNOX

James: Has anyone created a healthy version of s'mores? Cause I want to do the whole roasting marshmallow thing without the marshmallow. Or how about you just let me roast the marshmallows and you eat all of them for me? It just looks fun.

Knox: Go get yourself some dark chocolate. 70% or higher. I'm warning you that it doesn't taste like chocolate though. Do you think they have vegan marshmallows? Those things have got to be healthy right?

[knox-williams]

What is one thing you still want to achieve in your life?

Have kids and have fun.

[knox-williams]

👀 FMK Hadley, Brielle, Gemma

I don’t really know Gemma so none of the above. @gemma-beckett-gallagherHadley’s cute, I’d give her a kiss if she was into it. @hadley-faith-russellI can’t even categorize Brielle into any of these because she’s different. If ‘F’ stood for Favorite Substitute Teacher then she’d go there. @brielle-thorne

[knox-williams]

texts | hadley + knox

Hadley: Omg! So you actually sort of made his life. To invest $10,000 and make it actually work out into a career is insane!

Hadley: It'll be nice seeing you too. I can meet you there, wouldn't want you to have to go out of your way.

Knox: We like to remind him of that. It was funny at the time. Well, not to him and his mama but it all worked out.

Knox: Are you sure? It’s only a few blocks longer and you wouldn’t have to walk by yourself. I’m happy to take the detour. I’ve got to get all my steps in today.

[knox-williams]

texts | hadley + knox

Hadley: You won it, seriously?!

Hadley: No. Oh gosh, don't apologize. I'd love to come have a drink, you don't have to explain yourself. Intermezzo sounds perfect. Should I meet you there?

Knox: Yes ma'am. Just the $10,000 round which was still a lot of money back then. We gave the poor guy the money for the trauma we put him through, he invested it and now he's a big real estate guy.

Knox: It'll be good to see you. Yeah, you can meet me there or I can swing by on my way to pick you up. It's up to you.

[knox-williams]

texts | hadley + knox

Hadley: That would have been so cruel! That's like when families trick people into thinking they won Mega Millions.

Hadley: Oh... yeah, I think so. Where did you want to go?

Knox: It's funny you mention that. I once won America's Funniest Home Videos for that prank.

Knox: It's alright if you're not. That came out of nowhere so I'm sorry for that. Just one of those nights I don't want to drink alone. Somewhere close like Intermezzo?

[brielle-thorne]

knox-williams :

“You’re kidding. The place is called Lombardi’s Pizzeria and you’re askin’ if they sell pizza?” He couldn’t help but laugh at her. “Always. I understand that. Sometimes I think you use it as an excuse to not let loose a little.”

“I’m asking if they do pies, not pizza.” Brielle corrected what he’d misheard. “You know, sometimes I don’t get you Knoxie. Always telling me to let loose and then when I do you’re hovering over me like a hawk.”

[knox-williams]

“Why would a pizzeria sell pie pies? It would be a novel idea though. You should put it in the suggestion box.”  He hadn’t misheard anything, using pie as a synonym for pizza in his initial sentence. “I’m just lookin’ out for you, that’s all. I’ll stop though.”

[knox-williams]

texts | hadley + knox

Hadley: Darn it! I can't believe they fooled me.

Knox: It happens to the best of us. Could've been worse. Someone at the restaurant could've bet you money on the final score.

Knox: Any chance you're free for a drink tonight?

[knox-williams]

texts | hadley + knox

Hadley: Oh I have no idea, it could have been anything. I'm sure it was a replay or something.

Knox: That’s probably what it was. There’s no football games this time of year.

[knox-williams]

texts | hadley + knox

Hadley: Oooh I see.

Hadley: I was in a restaurant and I could have sworn I saw a football game on TV. I was confused.

Knox: Huh that’s odd. Are you sure they weren’t replaying the Super Bowl or some other game from this season?

[knox-williams]

brielle-thorne‌:

“Wait– since when did Lombardi’s do pies? Have I been living under a rock this whole time?” Brielle scratched her head. “I’m a mom first. It’s not like I’m pulling out some fake ridiculous excuse right out of some book.”

“You’re kidding. The place is called Lombardi’s Pizzeria and you’re askin’ if they sell pizza?” He couldn’t help but laugh at her. “Always. I understand that. Sometimes I think you use it as an excuse to not let loose a little.”