Chapter ThirteenMatt was relieved when he received a text back from Emily, particularly because he'd been beginning to worry that she wasn't going to contact him. He opened the message and scanned the contents, his brow furrowing with concern.
EMILY: Matt, I'm sorry I didn't contact you before now. I did get home safely, thanks. I hope Courtney isn't so upset today; maybe this thing between us isn't a good idea at this point in your life.
Matt swiftly typed out a response.
MATT: I'm taking a few days off, to work through some of Courtney's issues. She needs my support, which I think was well and truly established by last night's disaster. Don't give up on me, Emily. I want to pursue this thing between us, but my first responsibility has to be towards Courtney and the other kids.
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