Dressing in a pair of jeans and t-shirt, she considered comfort first. Tonight wasn't a date, she reminded herself, but an opportunity to offer some moral support to someone in need. He hadn't called back to delay the time, so she followed the directions to his home, and when she arrived she was floored at the beauty that met her eyes. She hadn't thought about his financial status, so discovering that he lived in such opulence was a little overwhelming. She was definitely feeling underdressed as she guided the car into the circular driveway. Parking in front of the three story brownstone, she reminded herself that she wasn't here in a romantic capacity so it didn't truly matter. Walking up to the door she was greeted by another woman. Smiling into the elderly face, she tried not to appear as nervous as she suddenly felt. "Um, I'm Jessie. I'm here to meet with Chase?" "Chase is expecting you dear, please follow me." Smiling warmly, Louise guided her to the study. A last minute business call had him running late and he smiled and held up a finger as he concluded his conversation. Hanging up the phone he shrugged apologetically.
