eling more and more comfortable around Max. They

onships, Emily noticed a subtle shift in Max's deme

that she had touched a sensitiv

t's fine," he said. "I just...I've

of "stuff" had Max been through? She wan

hand on Max's arm. "I'm here to list

moment, Emily thought she saw a glimmer of vu

into place, and he smiled wryly.

rted ways, exchanging numbers and promises to meet again, Emily c

thin

ns. What secrets was Max keeping? And why did she fee

nswers, but she was d