:: Insist you're telling the truth.
"I'm telling you the truth," [[you|You]] insist.

"Well, I don't see how I can believe you without evidence," [[she|Emily]] responds.  "Well, Parker, this has been fascinating, but I've really got to get going.  By the time I get home..."

"Emily!" you interrupt.  "You've got to believe me!  I'm not lying to you!"

"I'm sure you're not, Parker, but I've really got to get going.  By the time I get home, it will already be time for dinner and I've got a lot of homework to do tonight," she says.

You give up.  "All right," you agree resignedly.  You escort her to her car and she gives you a hug before getting in.

"Next time you should come to see me, Parker.  I'm sure my father would like to speak to you," she says and drives off.

Great, you think.  Her father's a psychologist.  She thinks I'm nuts.  You sigh and walk back to your room.

[[Continue.|Emily Gone]]