What Did Jason Get Me Into?

A Short Story

I groaned and rolled over in bed half asleep to answer my phone.

“Hello?” I said half asleep and not bothering to look at the caller ID.

“This is super -last minute- but I need you to cover for me today,” Jason’s voice spoke through the line.

“Why? What happened? It’s a Saturday and I’ve volunteered the past four weekends. I’m tired.” I sat up in bed trying to brainstorm a way out of this.

I met Jason when I joined a volunteering program that helped the elderly. Jason was cute but he wasn’t attractive enough to get me to spend another one of my Saturday mornings running errands for senior citizens.

I volunteered for a program that helped drive the elderly on weekends anywhere they may need because some of them were no longer able to drive themselves or did not have a car.

I thought this was a great way for me to get involved and keep my mind occupied during the weekends. I enjoyed keeping their company because my grandmother was showing early signs of dementia. I had a soft spot for older people that were abandoned by families in homes.

“My car broke down last night so I have to take it to the shop today,” Jason explained.