Another text drops onto the screen, quickly followed by more. Rio I’m trying to pick up my game and thought that was better than, “Hey.” Open to any suggestions that’ll earn me a response. Maybe you’re working tonight in which case, feel free to ignore me. Actually, don’t ignore me. I’m too needy for that. If I’m coming off desperate for you to text me back, that’s because I am. “And she’s holding back a smile, people,” my dad announces.