#bergen_county

"Not so much," He says "but it aint' cheap. That's why I said part ownership. "

"Jaymes, you'd be your own boss?" Tove says pleased, intrigued, but worried about the cost.

"Oh... wow."

"I know the favorite flavor flurry drinks. I know what magazines and munchies sell most," Jaymes explains "I know which local events the higher ups ingnore that boost the crowds. If I can finally change things to fit it, I think I can make a decent profit"

"Jaymes," Tove says "How much money have you saved that you haven't told mne about?" DUBIOUS brow.. .she's torn between outrage and excitement

"20,000 in a little fun money" he grunts . Okay lie on the 'fun' part but she knew that. He worked for it, he worked hard, and not just at the store.

"So... like... you'd have employees?"

"A few" He nods

"probably hire the local kithain" he says, then a smile at his daughter, just a hint of one "You I figure i'd just order to work for free. Dads can do that"

"Jaymes" Tove swats his arm, but a smile escapes

"Da-ad."

"With 25000, IF it's okay with you, I think I can get the down payment, switch it over." he says

"Jaymes, I can help with.." Tove says

She bites on her lower lip and nods. "Okay."

But he says "I Want to use your money for the midwife and stuff, Tove. "

Jaymes looks at his daughter, "Okay? " A smile "I'll pay you back. It might take a while, but I will"

"I... I figured it... " She falters and shrugs. "For emergencies."

Jaymes puts a hand on hers, "What emergency were you worried about?"

"Dunno."

"But this seemed like a big one. Right?"

"It felt like it" he admits "But that might be my pride. So... what do we call it? J & S for Jaymes and Sam? Thunderhawk? Odin Crew Convenience?"

"I'm not even getting mention, but the cat is?" Tove says with exageratted huff

"JST?"

"I mean, Circle-K is a thing..."

"Maybe JST" He sayys "We'll kick it around. But I want your opinion on things on what the local teens would want to buy that might be in our place. " He looks to his wife "And I'd like to play your music in the background. "

"Awwww" She beams

"Saves me a fortune" he says straight faced. But Dagmar can see the teasing in his eyes

A slightly acrid smell hits the air, accompanied by a plume of black smoke!

"Oh god" Tove rushes towards the smell

"The lasagna!" She follows!

"oh I screwed up" She moves to salvage it

Jaymes says "it's okay it's okay. We can order pizza"

"Maybe if we just scrape off the top?"

"I can save it and... mmm yes, with a toast under it we can turn this into.." Tove rises to the challenge

"This is a personal matter of honor now, isn't it?" Jaymes says

"Yeah, I think so. Don't worry, dessert is safe."

Jaymes fights a smile trying not to show amusement as his wife, and his daughter who is drafted to the cause, SAVE DINNER!

It would seem his mood is much improved.

Yule.. Yule's gonna be okay

(end scene)