High Hopes

Zeke Weaver | 20 | Delivery & Stock Boy

[miss-carolineabbott]

Caroline helped him replace the cans, a small smile on her face. “I don’t like asking for help, which, ironically, is also how this happened,” she pointed to her injured arm. “Just the cereal up there. I’ll have to write a strongly worded letter to your manager about moving my favourite cereal to the top row.” She joked, laughing.

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“I will have to mention it to him then. That’s just uncalled for,” he joked as he reached up and grabbed two boxes for her. “There you go. Next time you need to grab something just ask for Zeke,” he said pointing to his nametag. “I’m almost always around.”

[emilybeckett]

Yeah, that’s… my fault too. It’s always my fault, I’m bad at keeping in contact with people. I have this incessant need to be on my own all the time and it pushes people away. It used to be something I wasn’t even aware of – now? I don’t even care anymore, the further people are from me, the better. You should get on board early.

[zeke-weaver-blog]

Is that what you really think? That you’ll be better off alone? I hope you don’t mind me saying this Em, but I think that’s total bullshit. You make yourself sound like a hurricane and you’re not..in the slightest.

[leave--m3--alone-deactivated201]

Ah, right! I totally forgot to introduce myself. Shame on me. It’s super nice to meet you, Zeke. I’m Avery.

[zeke-weaver-blog]

It’s okay, we just got all caught up in the puppy talk. Nice to meet you too, Avery. Are you from Lanford originally?

[noramartins]

“Exactly. We’ll rule the world like this, that sounds like fun, doesn’t it?”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“Ruling the world with milkshakes? Hell yeah, that sounds amazing. I am all for it.”

[emersonadler]

“Good to see me? Has it really been that bad around here?”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“Ah, no, no I mean most people have left but it’s not bad. Just..quiet.”

[nataliasamuels]

“Then I’ll let you know. Really? You think so? Definitely wasn’t just me, of course,  you’ve had so much support.”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“I know so. And I really did. I am still in awe of how much support I got. I couldn’t have done it without any of you. Especially all of the pictures my little sister drew for me.”

[leave--m3--alone-deactivated201]

You are a total angel, thank you.

[zeke-weaver-blog]

Ah I have my moments, I guess. I’m Zeke by the way.

[miss-carolineabbott]

“That’s a relief,” she laughed, helping him pick up the cans. She straightened out a few parts of the display that were knocked out of place and put the cans back on it. “Was trying to use the shelves as a ladder and the display as a way to balance myself. Neither worked. Clearly.”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“Ah, that’s how it always happens,” he commented as he picked up a few more cans and started to position them the way they were before. “That’s why you ask for help, even if you don’t want to.” He smiled as he grabbed a step ladder from around the other shelf and brought it back to where she was. “So what do you need to get from up there?”

[noramartins]

“You already told me so, Zeke, and I definitely won’t forget. I don’t have that many friends in this town either, so I take what I can get.”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“Then that’s what it’ll be. You and me and these milkshakes! Nothing can bring us down.”

[nataliasamuels]

“I’m just not entirely sure how to describe it. Well, you know, I’m happy for you.. and all the progress you’ve made.”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“Well if you find the words then I’m here. Thank you. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your help, you know?”

[leave--m3--alone-deactivated201]

I would never harm an animal. Only idiots and wastes of breath harm puppies. Wait, seriously? I will love you forever if you do that and let them know that I’m not Cruella’s daughter who’s looking to make a puppy coat.

[zeke-weaver-blog]

Amen to that. Yeah! I would love to go back there soon. I will definitely let them know. You’ll be in there in no time.

[scottmond]

I am not rich. I do not live in, or go to Kingsgate practically ever. So now who is making the assumptions? I want the job done right, by people who went to school to do it, and have years upon years of experience. I searched for three months for contractors, I did my homework, and I picked the best company for the job. If you were the best company for the job, your name would have come up– it didn’t. Well, fi you want to leave, but all means. No one is begging you to stay. 

[zeke-weaver-blog]

Wow, you must have practice that. Have a good day, Mr...whatever your name is. 

[miss-carolineabbott]

Caroline stared at one of the cans that rolled under the shelving unit and mentally cursed at herself for letting this happen. She heard a voice and jumped, looking over to see a guy standing there. A worker, no less. Just her luck. “You have no idea,” she shook her head, adjusting the cardboard display. “I’m so sorry, you probably worked hard to make this look nice and I just ruined it.”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

He let out a soft laugh and shrugged it off. “I’ve seen worse, believe me. Done worse too.” He gave her a reassuring smile before he started to bend down and pick up some of the cans. “Was there a reason you fell into this or did the floor come out of nowhere?”

[emilybeckett]

Don’t be silly, of course I wanted to talk to you… Just– I hate when people come up and ask about mother’s day bouquets. It’s not like I could even put them on her grave at this point. …Sorry. I don’t mean to be such a downer. 

[zeke-weaver-blog]

I just..we haven’t talked in a while so I wasn’t sure. And you don’t have to be sorry. You’re allowed to feel sad and angry, Em.

[xjustsophiax-blog]

“She is. I can’t even explain how proud I am of her and look up to her for everything.”

“Isn’t it? I can’t believe it happened to me of all people. Thank you though sweetie. What have you been up to?”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“She’s the best Mama Bear!”

“Well you deserve it! You have such talent it blows my mind. And me? Just working. Got a job at the grocery store and doing some deliveries for Rose so just staying busy.”

[noramartins]

“People always come and go, Zeke. I know that must feel awful, but like I said… you still have me. I know I can’t make up for all of them being gone, but I can try my best for you.”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“No, no you’re right. And I really appreciate that. You have no idea how much. But also know that I got your back too. No matter what.”

[nataliasamuels]

“Yeah….. yeah. It’s all okay now, I mean, I think so anyway. How has everything been with that? Do you still need the PT?”

[zeke-weaver-blog]

“Are you sure you don’t want to talk about it? And just a little. I’m almost back to norma so it’s been good.”