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Complicated meaning I was right and she’s nuts?

Complicated meaning complicated I’m going to go to the woods.

With her?

Yeah. And whoever else will come. I would really appreciate it if you came, too.

Sure.

Really? I thought I’d have to talk you into it.

No worries. If she wigs out and stabs you with scissors I want it on film.

That’s not funny.

I’m serious. Girl’s unhinged.

She lost her sister. Cut her some slack.

This is me cutting her some slack. So did she send the text message?

No.

You mean no, she didn’t, or no, you don’t want to think she did?

I mean stop asking.

You know you’re an asshole, right?

Yup.

You ever think about not being an asshole?

I’m saving my spiritual growth for college.

Anyway, ignore me. I know she’s your friend and she’s been through a lot of shit.

I’ve got your back whatever happens.

I knew you would.

You’re a great guy, Jeremy.

But seriously, work on the asshole thing.

We’ve got plenty of life ahead of us. I’ll get around to it.

INTERVIEW

SARA DONOGHUE

May 9, 2017

SARA: That doesn’t prove anything.

ASHFORD: He says that you asked him to meet you at the park.

SARA: Did I?