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I wasn’t crying because I was sad. I was crying because I was overwhelmed. I sent pictures to Maggie of the event, and she told me how proud of me she was and, well, it all just came crashing down. It was a good day.
Maybe we should have a code word for me if I start to say something stupid to NOT Tomothy. Maybe something like…platypus or…mandarin orange. Possibly Boogie Boogie. Let me know.
And yes, we can bring our own food. I’ll let Maple know about the dips. She already sent me some dip recipes that sheand Polly used to make. She’s excited about the theme and is pulling a bunch of pictures from college of you and all your friends. I have a plan for pinning them on strings around the venue. So if you have any pictures, let’s incorporate those. I’ll be sure to speak with Haisley about our options, and I’ll speak with Sailor Ninety-Nine as well and let you know which one works best.
I would never say this to your face, but I will type it out…I’m kind of excited about the party. *winces*
The Prof
To:Everly Plum
From: Hardy Hopper
Subject: RE: Uhh…excuse me?
I knew it! I knew I was going to win you over with this idea. It was the dip recipes, right? The best one Maple has is her buffalo chicken dip. Fucking magic.
Maybe I should talk to Maggie, see if she needs someone coming in with brilliant dip ideas. Think she’ll hire me? I know she’s seeking out a new employee. Maybe that person has been right under her nose this whole time…
To:Hardy Hopper
From: JP Cane
Subject: The Rockhopper needs you.
Dear friend,
Recently in my mission to help save the Chilean Flamingo, I stumbled upon a story about a penguin. Not just any penguin,but the Southern Rockhopper Penguin, a troubled bird on the verge of death due to an oil spill off the coast of Chile. Volunteers spent nearly an hour trying to clean the oil out of the bird’s feathers. Thanks to the efforts of the volunteers that day, Rocky was saved.
Now nearing endangerment, these waddling fellas are in need of your support as they suffer the loss of their species from overfishing, climate change, and pollution from oil spills. But you can be the difference by donating today.
Donate Here.
Help save these adorable munchkins and be the change in their lives.
JP Cane
Chapter Sixteen
EVERLY
“Wait, what are you doing?” Ember asks over my speakerphone as I fix my makeup for the date.
“You heard me, Ember,” I say, feeling exhausted from the day.
“You’re going on a double date with Hardy and Mabel?”
“Maple, and yes, but I’m going because they’re setting me up with Timothy. Maple is friends with him, you know, the guy from bowling, and I guess he was nervous so we’re doing this foursome thing. Plus, it helps out Hardy.”
“And you’re okay with that?” she asks.
“I have to be,” I say as I blot some powder over my T-zone. “He’s set on her, Ember. And shouldn’t you be happy I’m moving on?”
“I am happy that you’re looking toward someone else to date. I think that’s great, but I’d rather you not do it with the guy you’re crushing on.”
“Well, this is the option at the moment. I’m sure the second date won’t be a foursome. I think it’s just to warm everyone up, you know?”
“I get it. And you think there’s going to be a second date?”
