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What’s wrong? And don’t lie to me and tell me it’s nothing. I know we’re okay because I know when we’re not okay, and this doesn’t have anything to do with us. Talk to me.

Nate Butler

Editor in Chief, Austin Speak

Stella Emerson

Subject: RE: You

October 5, 2009, 3:04 p.m.

I’m just tired. Really, please don’t read too much into it. But can we skip our dinner plans with your mother tonight? I don’t want her to think I don’t want to be there because I won’t. Please don’t be mad I’m asking. While I love you for encouraging me to earn my masters, school is kicking my ass, and I really need to buckle down on my studies.

Stella Emerson

Entertainment Columnist, Austin Speak

Nate Butler

Subject: Re: You

October 5, 2009, 3:09 p.m.

I’ve got you, baby. I just texted her and cancelled. Sometimes I forget I’m in love with a college student. Forgive me. We’ll cram in a study session tonight while we stuff our faces. I’ll make you come before I tuck you in.

Nate Butler

Editor in Chief, Austin Speak

Stella Emerson

Subject: RE: You

October 5, 2009, 3:11 p.m.

Sounds like a dream. I love you so fucking much Nate Butler.

Stella Emerson

Entertainment Columnist, Austin Speak

Nate Butler

Subject: Re: You

October 5, 2009, 3:12 p.m.

Feeling is mutual, Right Girl. Now, get to work. I’m not paying you to ogle me.

Nate Butler

Editor in Chief, Austin Speak

Nate Butler

Subject: The When and the Where

January 12, 2010, 8:03 a.m.

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