Popping the Question(s)
Time was running out and James knew he had to do it. He hadn't given either thing much thought until Mom had mentioned them. James was initially going to just ignore them and hope they go away, but when Mom mentioned them he knew he didn't have a chance of that happening.

He drove over to the Baxter Building and asked Roberta if Valeria was available. He was going to call, but the look he received from his mother quickly changed his mind.