Date: December 21, 9:08 AM
Subject: No, you did not.
Yeah, there’s fine, and then there’s too fine. Want to try again?
From: Owen Wilde
To: George Knight
Date: December 21, 9:09 AM
Re: No, you did not.
I don’t think I have time. I’ve got to get to Zoe’s big list.
Oh God,what isthatabout?
From: George Knight
To: Owen Wilde
Date: December 21, 9:10 AM
Re: No, you did not.
Should I ask?
From: Owen Wilde
To: George Knight
Date: December 21, 9:11 AM
Re: No, you did not.
Definitely not.
Now I outright laugh.At the very least, it’s good to know I’m not the only one whose life Zoe tries to control.
And maybe I’ve found a pen pal after all. Which, given that I’m basically stranded here alone, doesn’t seem so bad.
Although I ought to get on with my day. And I ought to let Owen get on with whatever he’s doing and not overstay my virtual welcome. We’ve been emailing back and forth since I woke up, I realize.
From: George Knight
To: Owen Wilde
Date: December 21, 9:14 AM
Re: No, you did not.
Just remember, I’ve known Zoe a long time… so let me know if you need any help.
You know where to find me.
- George
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