While Alex was still with Claire, Emma sat cross-legged on the plush couch, twirling her phone between her fingers as she debated making the call.
Though she had been telling Alex he couldn't go with them, she knew it wasn't exactly possible. He was worried for her and she could understand.
She needed to find a way around it all and that was by making the call to Ivy.
With a soft sigh, she pressed Ivy's contact and put the phone to her ear. It didn't take long for her best friend to pick up.
"Hey, Em! What's up?" Ivy's cheerful voice filled the line.
Emma smiled, her nerves easing slightly. "Hey, Ivy. So, about tomorrow… I was thinking. Do you mind if I bring Alex along? I know you would've wanted a girls' night, but after, you know… everything with Vanessa… he's just been extra protective lately. I don't think he'd feel comfortable with me being out alone."
