A Call From Jason
As we stepped out of the theater, my phone buzzed again. I glanced down, surprised to see Jason’s name flashing on the screen. I almost let it go to voicemail but decided to answer. “Hey, what’s up?” I asked. His voice was steady, edged with seriousness, as he explained that Emily had reached out to him. I froze mid-step, confusion sparking through me. “She talked to you?” I asked, stunned by the unexpected twist.

A Call From Jason
Emily Asks For Advice
Jason didn’t waste a moment, explaining that Emily had come to him looking for advice. “She didn’t know who else to turn to,” he said softly, his tone almost protective. The thought of her reaching out to Jason, of all people, caught me off guard. “She wants to fix things,” he added, trying to bridge the space that had opened between us. I stayed quiet, taking in his words, my mind spinning as I tried to piece together what she was planning and why she had chosen this path.

Emily Asks For Advice