Frozen in Love Page #8

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over night.

Unless... unless

she's your soulmate

and she's performed

a miracle on you.

Is that what happened?

It's just a dinner.

We're just gonna talk about

the anniversary party.

It's totally innocent.

I've heard those words

before, too.

Erica.

No, Erica was different.

Erica, right behind you.

Adam, can I see you

in my office?

Now?

I've got a dinner meeting.

Yes, it's important.

Ok.

Just let me make a quick call

and change first.

I'm sure it's fine.

[phone rings]

Hello?

Mary, hi. It's Adam.

Oh, hi.

Are you on your way?

Uh, no.

I just got called into

a meeting with Erica.

Erica.

Is everything ok?

I don't know.

But I'm not sure how long

it's gonna take

so I didn't wanna leave

you hanging.

Oh.

Uh... alright.

Well, um... don't worry

about it.

We can- we can just do it

another night.

We don't need to cancel,

just-

Adam.

It's not a big deal.

It's fine.

Well, ok.

I'm really sorry.

We'll talk tomorrow?

Of course.

Bye.

What's going on?

I wanted to talk to you about

getting you back on the team.

Really?

Really.

Erica, that's amazing.

Fantastic.

Thank you.

Ok, don't get too excited.

There are a few conditions.

Name them.

It's probationary.

One wrong step and you have

to serve out

the rest of your suspension.

Got it.

Walking the straight

and narrow.

It's a deal.

And we are throwing a party

for the VIP ticket-holders.

Press will be there.

So will my father.

You'll have to get up in

front of all those people

and apologize

for your behaviour.

Easy.

Sorry I'm a jerk.

Done.

Adam.

You have to take this seriously.

You need to eat a little crow

and then we'll get you back

on the team.

I can do that.

I can take it serious,

I promise.

When is it?

Saturday.

Wait, this Saturday?

Mmmhmm.

I can't.

That's the night of the

bookstore's 40th anniversary.

Well, you'll have to miss it.

I can't.

I'm emceeing the auction,

I'm signing autographs...

I'm doing a live Book Chat

with Mary.

Adam, what's more important

to you?

This bookstore or your career?

I'll see you Saturday.

So... Mary... we're-

we're really excited

about the party Saturday night.

Yeah.

It's gonna be great

for the big bookstore.

I- I hope so.

Yeah.

Ok, what is it?

What do you mean?

You haven't said more than

ten words.

Usually you've said more

than ten words

before you come in the door.

You're- you're right.

I have had a lot on my mind

but everything is fine.

Ok, Tyler spill-

No. No.

We don't need to drag me

into this.

Hey, it's a family dinner.

You were dragged into it

by being born.

[sighs]

The truth is there

is a lot riding on this, uh,

anniversary party.

If it doesn't work we- we

will have to close the store.

Oh, sweetheart.

Oh, Mary.

This is not your fault.

The store was struggling

when we retired.

We even thought about

closing it to save you

from having to deal

with the responsibility.

We knew it was gonna happen

at some point.

But I didn't.

On the Same Page is not just

a responsibility.

It's our family.

No, no.

This is our family.

Right here.

And we will be here even if

the bookstore isn't, sweetheart.

So you're not mad?

How could we be mad at you?

Well, we're not done

trying yet.

And the anniversary party

can still work.

Mmmhmm.

And Adam's helping out,

right?

I don't wanna have to count

on him.

[door bells chime]

Hey, Adam.

What're you doing here?

I was looking for Mary.

I tried to call her.

Oh yeah, no, she went down

to City Hall to get the permit

for tomorrow night's

Winterfest party.

Well, when you see her will

you let her know

I really need to talk

to her please?

Sure.

Thanks.

Adam?

You've come a long way,

you know.

How so?

Well, you've faced a lot of

challenges in your life.

You're a good man,

and you've made such a positive

impact on Mary.

This bookstore, this

is her entire world.

Has been since she was

a little kid.

And sometimes she forgets

there's a whole other world

out there,

but these last few weeks

she's been out having fun,

taking chances.

Yeah, but a lot of the stuff

we did was

because Janet told us to.

And you had no say

in the matter, huh?

Come on.

Adam, Mary wouldn't have

done all those things

if she didn't want to.

And she certainly wouldn't

have done it alone.

You have made an impact,

son.

Whether you intended to

or not.

You're pretty good

with the impact yourself.

Yeah, and I do it

without a helmet.

[laughs]

Thanks, Paul.

So I watched the game on TV last

night and I think it's possible

that number 16 is not getting

enough contact

with the ice

before he shoots.

Now you're a hockey expert?

I think I bring a fresh academic

perspective, yes.

Because that's what you want

when you've got a bunch

of huge guys coming at you,

is an academic perspective.

Well, I think there's room

for a lot more than hit

with stick now.

You're impossible.

You're intractable.

So... why did you ask me

to meet you here?

This place... it's my home.

And I've really missed

it, but...

But what?

Out with it.

The team is hosting a big

VIP event and they want me

to attend as a condition

for taking me back.

That's great.

What's the problem?

It's tomorrow night.

You have to do it.

What about the

anniversary party?

Adam, it's your career.

It's what you've been

doing all this for.

I'm all over the advertising

for the party.

I'm a big part of the event.

If I don't show-

What, so now you're

so important

that it can't go on without you?

I know what you're

trying to do.

You're trying to make me mad

so I walk away from the party.

You cannot pass up

the opportunity

to get back on the team.

To get back on the road.

That's where all this leads,

anyway.

And yes, the anniversary

party might not work

without you but that's ok.

I do think it's time for me

to succeed or fail on my own.

But you shouldn't have to.

I got suspended because I wasn't

a good team player.

But you and I, we're a team now,

too, right?

The best.

But sometimes being a good

team player means knowing

when to let the other guy

take the shot.

Take your shot, Adam.

...She was sent from her

home in London, England.

London, England,

that's quite a ways away.

Right?

So?

So, this is incredible.

I mean, just look at

all these people.

We have sold more books

tonight than we have

in the past six months.

But even more important,

you're building a customer base.

Between the Must Read List

and the photo shares

and the podcast downloads...

Mary, here's a statement

I never thought I'd say.

Hmm?

You're trending

on social media.

[squeals]

What does that mean?

[laughs]

Trust me, it's good.

Ok.

Hey, Ms. Campbell.

Oh, hey Noah.

Where's Adam?

You know what?

He's not gonna be able

to make it tonight.

I'm sorry.

Oh.

But hey.

How about I take a picture of

the two of you to send to him?

I bet he'd love it.

Is that okay?

Ok.

Alright.

And... cheese.

Perfect.

Where do I put my old book?

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