“How did you know I was staying at Emily’s house?” I ask after we’ve walked in silence for a few minutes.

“I was out running some errands and saw you and your mom driving up to that house. You got out with what looked like an overnight bag so I just sort of assumed,” Max offers the explanation and I accept it. “Was it bad that I showed up tonight?”

“No, it’s okay. I know that I have been avoiding you and that’s really not fair to you. ...