“I guess,” Emily says.
“I wanted to make you dinner, but the fridge is empty,” Scarlet says, really hungry herself.
James puts a pile of cash and a spare key in her hands before taking out his phone to order takeout, “sorry I have not had time to do grocery shopping.”
“This is a lot of money,” Scarlet says, looking at the money in her hand.
“It is yours,” James says.
Scarlet is unsure what to do. She puts the money down on the kitchen counter and drops her towels, reaching out for his hand.
“No,” James says, picking up her towels. “You don’t have to do anything in return.”
“I don’t understand. Why give me so much money and let me stay here?” Scarlet asks.
“Why not? Can someone not just do something for you out of kindness?” James asks.
“Go get dressed,” James says as he turns t
