Jack Sinclair

✴︎  — “ Well then you’re in luck ! I absolutely fit this description, ” Sutton laughed, “ I’m sure I’m just as much work. After all, I can be quite disagreeable at times. According to my niece. Although sometimes I think she exaggerates, ” she grinned. “ If you ever need anyone to disappear, I’m your vampire. Unless I’m making someone else’s nemesis disappear. Then you might have to wait a day or two. All depends on my appetite. ”

“Excellent. Lucky me.” Jack replied with a cheerful laugh. “I’m sure she exaggerates terribly. Poor you. But I am very capable of handling disagreeable. So long as I stay off the menu. Although I am pretty sure that might get you into a wee-bit of trouble with the program.  “Does your niece live here as well?”

✴︎  — “ Yep, just one. Pretty sure there’s nothing else. I’m absolutely the worst, ” Sutton grinned, only really half joking. She nodded, “ of course. ” Sutton chuckled, “ I’m sure you have more than just one or two talents, ” she grinned. “ Well I’m certain you’ll do a great job with it. If you need help… I’m really good at customer service, ” she laughed, shaking her head, “ nah, I’m joking. I’m not really good at anything other than music. According to an ex-boss, I’m absolutely terrifying when I work in customer service. Apparently people don’t like it when you threaten to eat them when they’re being overly entitled assholes who can’t slice their own bread, ” she mused.

Jack set down the phone before heading over to the keurig to make himself another coffee. He turned when he heard the front bell give a light jangle. Glancing over, Jack nodded in greeting. “Henry. Nice to see you again. How are you doing today?” 

“I’m sure you have one or two more than that.” Jack teased with a soft laugh. He shrugged lightly. “Perhaps in the next century or two, you’ll find the time.” He cleared his throat. “Thank you. I appreciate that. I found out where AA meets and organized a sponsor so hopefully I won’t be boring you with too many soggy tales of woe. I do however appreciate the offer.” Jack tried to deflect a little, not wanting the beautiful vampire to be filing for a pairing change just yet. “I like to make the old find their glory again, or perhaps be repurposed for something entirely new.”

“So Jack– I have had my eye on a cabin by the lake at the other end of town, bordered by the forest, and it doesn’t look like anyone lives there. I think it would be perfect for me. Do you know who I could speak with about buying or renting it?”

“She is worth meeting.” Jack replied sincerely. He smiled warmly at the other man. “Hmmm ... I was actually looking at deeds for that area earlier but I honestly can’t recall off the top of my head.” Jack reached into his pocket and withdrew a small, crisply new card. He held it out. “Stop by my office tomorrow and we will see what information we can track down.”

[Delivered to Sutton’s Residence]

Hello Sutton,

I wasn’t at all sure if you had children in your very long life to date but it seemed possible so, in that event, Happy Mother’s Day. If you did not, then have a lovely arrangement for no particular reason whatsoever.

Your friend, Jack

“It can be rather surreal. I will admit that much.” Jack replied thoughtfully. “It takes a bit to settle in. Other half? I got an address in the mail. I popped over for a visit. I haven’t seen her much to be honest but she’s very nice. Vampire. Musician. Beautiful. If you see a petite redhead about town, that is likely her. She goes by Sutton.”

      “ Yes, I suppose we do. Well so far I’ve felt very welcome, ” Sutton smiled. “ Sit if you’d like, tell me about yourself. ”

“A woman who appreciates range. I can admire that.” Jack replied softly. He walked along beside the beautiful woman and watched her settle at the piano. He watched her play and had to admire her tremendous skill. It wasn’t just the technical skill but the passion she clearly had for the music. He nodded at the invitation, selected a comfortable looking chair before taking a seat. “Well, a few basics. I’m originally from Vancouver, which if you are not familiar, is on the west coast of Canada. I am an alcoholic. Seven months sober after a rather brutal stint in rehab but so far so good. Oh and I work in property development. I like to refurbish the old and abandoned, turn them back into living and working spaces for everyone.”

“It is rather. I do feel safe though. I’m not even sure if I should but I do.” Jack replied with a soft laugh. “Oh I just got an envelope. Went to her place and we had a nice chat. Haven’t seen her since then but she was all right.”