Emma: We can still treasure her.
Teresa: You also sent three follow-up reaction videos of you sobbing while listening to them, then crying about how much you miss Noah and trying to sing along.
Emma: … Was it too much?
Teresa: Find a hobby. Or practice the piano! You love the piano.
Emma: I do. Noah used to play duets with me.
Teresa: Omg.
Emma: He’d put his hand on my knee while we played, and he’d press the pedals with his nondominant foot.
Teresa: You need help.
Emma: I miss Noah.
Teresa: You know our school has a psychologist that students can use free of charge, right?
Emma: Are you saying my schizophrenia fears have merit??
Teresa: I give up. Keep the elephant gifs coming.
Emma: Great, here’s a really cute gif I found of a baby one taking a bath:
Five Hours Later
Teresa: Okay, omg, that’s enough elephants. What are you doing tonight?
Emma: I don’t know. Missing Noah, probably. Thinking about learning how to knit.
Teresa: We’re getting you off campus. Let’s go play laser tag or something.
Emma: I have no hand-eye coordination.
Teresa: You’ll be fine. I’ll invite the soccer team, and we’ll have fun. We’re getting your mind off lover boy.
Emma: Fine.
Teresa: Get excited!
Emma: I’m so excited.
One Hour Later
Finn: Can I ask for some advice?
Emma: Ask away. I’m very wise.
Finn: If you were having a movie night with friends and were in charge of snacks, what would you get?
Emma: Red Vines, Milk Duds, movie theater butter popcorn, cookie dough, whatever drinks everyone likes, gummy bears, and more Red Vines.
Finn: Cookie dough?
Emma: Preferably raw but could also be cooked. Highly recommended by another movie-watcher.
Finn: You sound like an expert. What about chip options? I’m craving something salty.
