Liam calls Sarah

The store was frustratingly busy, I honestly never really liked being around so many people. Having Sarah with me was always the way I stayed calm in any situation, so while I knew I needed to value my father I still felt lonely not having her there. I remember how much she'd been talking about wanting to go grocery shopping with me, something we would share domestically as a couple. But taking care of family is just as domestic and important! I could surely handle this load while Sarah handled my Dad's.

At least I made good money because the list Sarah made was really long. Sure we had to furnish and entire apartment but I was dreading the total at the end of the shop. But there were a few issues still, some items on the list that didn't specify brand or flavor. She probably meant to be here to discuss it with me which mean I'm sure she had a preference. It was definitely best that I call her and ask.

The phone rang for a while without an answer. I was standing to one side of an aisle as people passed me by, holding the phone to my ear and silently pleading with my girlfriend to pick up already. I ended up having to call a second time before she finally answered.

"Liam?" Came my father's voice. I heard Sarah in the background panting and groaning in pain. I was concerned but assumed they were probably just doing some kind of workout. She loved Yoga after all even if I thought it hurt like hell.

"Um, Dad?" Still weird he was answering her phone if she was right there. "Is Sarah there? I had some shopping questions."

I guess Sarah heard me through the phone because she kept confirming "Yes! Yes! Yes!" in the background. Dad just laughed and told me to hang on.

Several seconds passed us by, I could still hear Sarah talking in the background but it was muffled. Maybe she was trying to calm down her workout so she could speak? The slurping sounds on the other end of the line meant she was hydrating for sure.

Finally I heard the sweet tone of my girlfriend's out of breath voice. "Baby? What do you- OH!! AH!!!"

Her sudden yell threw me off completely. "Sarah? Are you okay??"

She was silent again for a moment until I heard her voice again. "Uuuuuh yeah fuck of course I am. You know what we're up to right now so I'm sure.... Fuck I'm sure you know I'm doing great."

Well she really did sound to be in a good mood, and exercising was a great way to release endorphins. I was starting to feel bad about interrupting, if she was helping Dad workout that was great for both of them! "I just had a couple questions about groceries..." It was really hard to hear in the store and it sounded like Sarah was just talking right over me in the background. But I couldn't make out what she was saying to Dad, maybe she was asking him for something? Or begging him for something? I wasn't sure. "Sarah? You there?"

"Fuck just like that OH MY GOD! YES WAYNE!" Sarah shouted over the phone. I bet he was having trouble understanding something she was explaining and then finally got it. I could really relate to the relief of finally getting through to someone. "Huh? Liam oh right uh... Fuck ummm god I can't even think. What did you ask me about again?"

"Groceries, I needed to know if-"

"Fuck I'm way too busy right now honey I can't think about groceries. Can't you just handle it?"

I hesitated. Was she upset with me? Or annoyed? Or maybe she was just trying to pay more attention to Dad so he wouldn't feel neglected. That's what I'd asked her to do anyway. "Okay Sarah. I'm sorry I-" I didn't get to finish before the line cut out.

I decided to just use my best judgement on substitutions and finish the shop quickly so I could just get home. It still took an hour to finish shopping, checking out, and then finally driving home.