Okay, real quick: Ben or Jared? he inquired. Huh? Ben or Jared? he urged again. Don’t think. Just say the first name that pops into your head. My mouth fell open, exhaling a frustrated sigh. “Wha . . .” Ben or Jared!!! he text-screamed. My thumbs shook as I tried to type, but my brain felt like little electric wires were zapping every hair follicle on my scalp. I squeezed the phone, trying to find the letters. Now! he beeped.
