Chapter 35: Infectious Enthusiasm

Jason's call came through just as I was getting ready to leave for the gallery. I smiled as I saw his name flash on the screen. Jason always had a way of brightening my day, even with a simple phone call. "Hey, Jason," I answered cheerfully. "What's up?" "Hey, Lily! What are you up to right now?" Jason's voice was brimming with excitement. "Just about to head out to the gallery. I have a meeting with a client, and then I’m stopping by the dermatologist. That hyper pigmentation on my skin is still there, and the cream I’ve been using isn’t helping." Jason made a sympathetic noise. "I'm sure they'll figure something out. You always take such good care of yourself." "Thanks, Jason. So, what’s got you so excited?" I could hear the smile in his voice, and it made me curious. "You’ll never guess what happened with the clients I just met!" he exclaimed. I thought for a moment, trying to come up with a wild guess. "Hmm, did they offer you a trip to Paris for solving their problems?" Ja