Chapter 125

"You have a lot of explaining to do, Nate Bailey Tatum. Where have you been all night? I've been calling you and messaging you and....well, what do you have to say for yourself?" I almost laughed at how paternal Patrick sounded in that moment. "I'm sorry" I said "A lot of stuff happened yesterday and I ended up staying at work and I couldn't call you" I heard him huff on the other line "I really am sorry Patty" "Yeah yeah it's okay" he said with a sigh "Just don't do it again, Nate. I really was worried" "I'll make you your favorite dinner to make it up to you" I said grinning knowing he couldn't resist that "See you tonight Pat" I hung up laughing at his grumbling at the other end/ "well that's something I could get used to hearing" Adrian said leaning against the door frame "I haven't heard you genuinely laugh in a long time although it wasn't because of me. I'll take what I can get" He pulled away from the door frame and walked tow