“My writing has always been everything to me, Emily. The most precious thing in my life. But lately…” My voice shakes. “That title is shifting to another area of my life. I want something—whatever you’ll give me—with you. But I didn’t want to ask for it on false pretenses. I want you to know me, all of me. And I want a shot at us. But if this changes things for you, I understand. And you have to know…I would never let this become a competition between us. I will continue to support your writing. To pull for you. To root for you and do everything I can to help make your dreams come true.”
