2024-10-26 “Somewhat Amusing” for Kent (born 1998)

SOMEWHAT AMUSING for  Kent (born 1998)—Kent had, earlier, received a call from Devon to come to the apartments and watch movies with him and Emma. They were between movies when Emma made an offer.

“How ‘bout I make up some popcorn?”

Neither Devon nor Kent was opposed. 

The scent of the popcorn drew Addison and Jacob into the area with the TV. They took a seat together on one of the L-shaped sofas while Kent, Devon, and Emma sat on the other.

Kent thought they were very cuddly—Addison had her head in Jacob’s lap and he was putting popcorn in her mouth one piece at a time. There was the occasional giggle and laugh as the next Netflix selection started up.

They were just into the first scene of the movie when Addison bolted upright. “Do say, Man! What are you doing!”

Everyone stared as Addison backed a step away from Jacob, staring. Jacob looked very confused, staring back and shaking his head.

Addison was looking around the room, also confused. “This is not my bedroom!”

Kent stood up and moved to her side as Jacob stood up and backed away, saying, “I was sweeping the kitchen! How…”

Jacob froze and a resigned look came over his face.

Addison was brushing herself off, as if she were dirty. Then a look came over her face and she looked down.

“I’m a woman again!” Addison held her chest as if covering it for privacy.

Kent steadied her. “Addison… You okay? I… think you shifted time again.”

Jacob looked around. “Why was she laying in my lap?”

“I’m not a she!” Addison shook her head. “I mean… Why was this woman lying in a black man’s lap!”

“Okay… Addison… Jacob…” Kent said calmly, “can you both calm down a little. I’ll explain… To start with… things are different… 144 years have… changed some things.”

Devon looked at Kent, smiling. “This is gonna be good…”

“First off…” Kent replied, “Emma, can you find out who else shifted?”

Kent was explaining about Addison and Jacob when Emma returned to report no one else had shifted. “Just them two.”

Kent nodded and went on explaining to the two from 1880 that, in 2024, they were dating each other.