"I don't think the reason why Elliot won't see Avery is that he's upset…" Jun said. "His bodyguard told me that his face was covered in scratches from the fall. I doubt someone as proud as him would want anyone seeing him in that condition."

"So, that's what it is! I have to tell Avery before she overthinks things," Tammy said, then sent Avery a text telling her what she just heard from Jun.

Avery simply replied with a smiling emoji.

Tammy: [Elliot's birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks. Have you thought about what you're getting him?]

Avery: [Not yet. I don't know what to give him.]

Tammy: [Since it's getting cold out, you should try knitting him a sweater!]

Avery: [Are you serious? Who wears knitted sweaters anymore?!]

Tammy: [Just do it. Men like stuff like that.]

Avery: [Problem is, I don't know a thing about knitting!]

Tammy: [The people selling the yarn would teach you! Or you could look for tutorials online. You're a smart girl. You'll figure it out!]

Avery: [Why