When we pulled up in the parking lot outside of the apartment, I found it difficult to get out of the car. It felt really strange to be here without Brooke, and I was worried that Blake would think I was taking advantage of him if I just expected him to help when I didn’t have any way of paying him. I figured it was best to make it clear before he came up to the apartment because at least that way it would avoid any awkward miscommunication or getting into a big fight about him helping. “I won’t be able to pay you back for staying and driving me to the hospital and paying for the parking and stuff until I can get hold of Brooke’s PIN code.” “I don’t expect paying. I’m here because I need to know you’re safe, too. I wouldn’t be able to sleep thinking of you alone here with Brooke in the

