In which Neve keeps texting her deceased friend's number, at first in order to cope with the loss, and later on, as a force of habit. After four years, she is about to stop, but suddenly, the number responds.
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FRI | 4:56 PM
Isaiah: You coming tonight? Mom's asking.
Lorenzo: What's up?
Isaiah: Anniv celeb. Corny but yeah. You in?
Lorenzo: I'll think about it
Isaiah: Not in the mood? What happened?
Lorenzo: What would you do with a woman who doesn't want to be around you because of the things outside your control? You want to go after her but you don't want to push her away How do you handle that?
Isaiah: If I were Benj, I'd tell you to find some other fish in the sea. So many women out there would be willing to fall at your feet, bro. If I were your cousin, I'd invite you to drink until you drop.
Lorenzo: That's why I'm not asking for their opinion
Isaiah: Hahaha. I know how important she is to you. It doesn't make sense but it is what it is. I say just be honest. Tell her what you want and let her decide what to do with it.
Lorenzo: I don't want my feelings to become a burden
Isaiah: So you'd keep it all to yourself? Not like you're asking her to commit a crime with you. You're just asking for what? What exactly do you want from her?
Lorenzo: Just her But I can't have that Since when did I ever get what I really want?
Isaiah: So what are you planning?
Lorenzo: I'll settle with what she can offer the easiest
Isaiah: There you go. That's not so hard. Just lay it all out. But it might hurt, man.
Lorenzo: Do you think she can understand this? I don't even understand it myself I don't even know what I want
Isaiah: Isn't it simple? You're scared to lose her?
Lorenzo: Yeah
Isaiah: Then just say so. What's the issue there? This is the first time I'd seen you get attached with someone like this so it's disorienting, bro. And it's kinda ridiculous how this is getting complicated when it shouldn't be. Just talk. If she rejects even that, well, you'll just need to respect that.
Lorenzo: I know That's what I'm afraid of I'm not ready for that
Isaiah: Tough. You sure you don't wanna meet later? Going out will do you some good.
