"No, not yet. I'm thinking me and James are gonna do some experiments with it." Blake replied with a grin.
"Excuse me?" James asked. "I don't remember agreeing to anything of the sort."
"Really?" Blake returned cheekily.
"Have a good trip back guys." Zac cut in.
"Yeah, and don't forget to write me as soon as you get back." Jess insisted.
"Don't worry. I will. And thanks for keeping the arm alive for me."
"You're welcome. Couldn't stink out the hotel after all, but how about afterwards."
"Oh, I'll think of something."
Jess smiled and Blake leaned forward to kiss her on the lips. However, both were a little uncomfortable with doing such things in front of an audience consisting mainly of family members, so he gave her a peck on the cheek instead.
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After they had seen James and Blake off at the airport, they headed back to the hotel to finish packing up. While they were taking stuff down to the tour bus, Walker pulled Taylor aside.
"Look, umm, I was just wondering what you thought of Blake."
"He's a great guy. Why the concern?" Taylor answered, a little confused.
"Well, I don't know exactly if I want him dating Jess. And Diana is a little concerned too."
"Oh."
"I know what Jess said about him, with that Empathy thing, but, well, y'know."
Taylor grinned.
"Don't worry Dad. If I had any reason to doubt Blake, there's no way he'd be dating Jess, and I would let you know about it."
Walker nodded.
"I appreciate that."
"You're welcome."
"You probably think your old man's being a worry wart huh?"
"Nah. A worry freckle perhaps. Maybe even a worry mole, but a worry wart? Never." Taylor joked.
Walker smiled.
"C'mon Taylor, best get back to packing."
"Sir yes sir." Taylor replied, with a mock salute.