Is that what you want?" Joe looked down at his empty coffee cup which in a strange way seemed to reflect the situation they were in.Jenny didn't want ...o lose the farm. In so many words, Sam had proposed putting up all the expense for Share Cropping his two sections. If there was no drought, they could meet all their expenses and have enough left over to get out of the crop cycle that was killing them."Joe, I would never do this on my own, but we have no choice. I will get through this if I have. Jazz couldnt look at him, Max again waited but after several moments took actions into his own hands, pulling Jazz onto his lap, wrapping her in his strong arms and cradling her head against his shoulder. Jazz was the first to break the silence, Are you angry at me? she said in little more than a whisper still unable to bring herself to look up at him. Max lovingly stroked her hair, No, of course Im not angry. You didnt do anything wrong, nothing that I didnt do at your age. Jazz flushed. But after he said hello for the second time, I timidly answered his hello and spoke to him. I indicated that I was the woman from earlier that he had helped with the debit car and had given his number to. He chuckled and said he knew who I was and was happy that I called. I asked why he had given me his number, and he just stated that I seemed to be lost and thought I might enjoy getting to know him. I almost sensed that he read me and could tell I was looking for adventure. Since I was, I. We sit quietly, and after a few minutes, I relax and lean into her embrace. She holds me close, still not saying anything.Finally, she whispers, "When I first saw you, my heart skipped a beat. You are so pretty and I sensed a gentle soul."I choke a little and blurt, "You must be joking. I'm plain, and you are incredibly lovely." You're not plain," she says, smiling at me again. "You are so lovely yourself."I start to protest but she doesn't let that happen, holding a finger to my lips.We gaze.