C doing Zoology

I ran out of Tejava  and was feeling a bit desperate. My brain was overwhelmed with planning this next term of our new school year. I called upon J to please get me a new bottle from the mudroom fridge. He kindly retrieved it, and poured it into my glass, which I saw as going beyond the call of duty.

Me: You know, I'm going to step things up a bit for you this school year.

J: I know. That's why I'm pouring this out for you. I'm hoping you'll go easy on me.

He turned walked toward the piano, sat down and began playing one of my favorite songs.

Sweet. But no such luck. He, he, he .....