"Yeah, I will! As soon as I wake up, I'll be sure to make an appointment." Of course, she wouldn't be waking up for another couple of days, and by then she'd know the issue - but for now, Jade really meant it.

It was a relief when Jake changed subjects, though, and Jade happily returned the hug, squeezing him tightly. "You look great, too! All grown up and stuff. I bet you have to fight off all of your suitors with a pitchfork, huh?" She gave him a light nudge with her elbow, to show it was just a joke.