Page 19 of Comfort Read

“I do,” Kit admits. “I do know that. And I was wondering if maybe… you would do it?” When she glares at him, he raises his hands in the air and says, “In my defense, everyone is going to think I’ve lost it—I mean, that’s what you thought at first! They trust your judgment more than mine.”

Maggie chews her lip for a moment, thinking. “Fine,” she says at last, “but you’re going to have to send me that video.”

ZOO CROO GROUP CHAT

MAGGIE:

No good way to do this, so just ripping the bandaid off: Kit is bringing a date tonight, and it’s Sage Ballard, and all of you need to be so normal about it.

ALENA:

LMFAO. sure jan

DINESH:

This is actually a great time to mention that I’m bringing Heidi Klum. She’s very excited to meet everyone

MAGGIE:

I’m serious, guys. He says they’ve been secretly dating for months. Behold.

Maggie Rollins sent a video attachment.

STEVE:

YOOOOOOOOO WHAT

NAYA:

holy shit???

NAYA:

omg wait this explains a really weird convo i had with kevin sanderson last night

DINESH:

Just for the record, I was joking about Heidi Klum. Thought I should specify since apparently nothing is real

ALENA:

How sure are we that this video isn’t AI? You haven’t sent this person any money, Kit, right?

KIT:

I met him in person first, I am 100% sure it’s really him, I haven’t lost my mind, and he definitely doesn’t need my money.

KIT:

He’s cool! It doesn’t have to be like a big weird thing. Tbh, better if it isn’t. He just really wanted to do something normal.

DINESH:

If that’s the case, you’ve made a grave error in inviting him.

MITCH:

Lollll that’s what I said bro