890 Thursday at Jasper's apartment (2)

Timer on the oven was beeping indicating that the dinner is ready.

While turning the oven off, Ellie's phone played a tune signaling a new incoming message.

[JoAnna]: "Let me know when you have few minutes to talk."

Ellie peeked into the bedroom to check on Jasper and heard the water running from the bathroom. He is still in the shower. She texted JoAnna back that she is available.

Few seconds later, Ellie's phone rang.

"How are things progressing?", JoAnna asked with delight apparent in her voice.

Ellie shook her head and smiled. Somehow, she knew this is coming. "Everything is fine. Get to the point."

JoAnna started shooting questions: "Did you tell him you like him? How far did you go? Is he any…"

"Shit, Anna!" Ellie interrupted her. "You are on the speaker! Wait, let me switch, otherwise Jasper might hear your nonsense when he comes out of…", Ellie stopped herself.

JoAnna noticed unfinished sentence. "Comes out of…?"