My eyes flickered open the moment my phone vibrated on the bed. I jolted from the bed and turned to pick my phone.

It was James calling and a sudden emotion surged through me. I had slept off shortly after giving Nelly my clothes and telling her to get out of my house. I still don’t know how I feel about what had happened but I was hoping I could get Emily out.

“James,” I called.

“Good thing you didn’t let me come over.”

“You know —”

“I don’t know shit. You have two days left. It’s a fucking reminder, Devin.”

I thought of telling him what I know. I...