Page 16 of Truly, Madly, Deeply

Monday, May 10th

Subject: re: Update on Unhinged w/ Caitlin McCrory

From: Melanie Morales

To: Caitlin McCrory

CC: Truly St. James

Hi Caitlin,

That is so fantastic! Truly and I are both thrilled with the episode’s success! ????

Unfortunately, her schedule really is jam-packed, so at this time she’s going to have to pass.

All the best,

Melanie

Monday, May 10th

Subject: Hello

From: Colin McCrory

To: Truly St. James

Truly,

I hope you’re not angry that I got your email address from my sister. I just wanted to apologize for getting off on the wrong foot. It wasn’t my intention to upset you, but I did, and for that I’m sorry.

I know I don’t have any right to ask anything of you, but please don’t take your anger at me out on my sister. She’s worked extremely hard to build her brand from the ground up and this podcast is her baby. If a baby were exceptionally vulgar. This is strictly confidential, but Caitlin’s currently in negotiations with Spotify to ink an exclusive deal. An upward trajectory in streams would go a long way at the bargaining table.

I would give my sister the world if I could so, if there’s anything I can do to convince you to give her (and me) another chance, please let me know. I promise to be on my best behavior.

Sincerely,

Colin

p.s. my sister didn’t put me up to this. I swear.

Chapter Five

“I mean, who even has a Yahoo address anymore?”

“I don’t know, hon.” Lulu looked away from the box of brightly colored butt plugs she was inventorying, clipboard in hand. “People over the age of seventy-two?”

“Or sociopaths.” Come as You Are was dead this time of day and since Lulu was the manager, there was no one there to fuss at Truly for sitting on the counter.

“Hey, hey! Or work with me here.” Lulu threw a dented box at her and Truly just barely managed to catch it. “Luddites.”

“He was wearing an Apple Watch.” Truly turned the package over in her hands. “Why’d you throw me this?”

“Damaged goods. You want?”

“Is this your way of telling me I need to get laid?”

“I was trying to give you a gift, but hey, if you want to talk about your sad sex life, I’m game.”

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