Book 9 of 16

Cancelling plans

Not tonight after all. Ways out that leave the invitation open, and ways out that do not.

822 verses across 30 chapters

1. 1 I saw it, I meant to, and then the week ended Unverifiable
2. 2 My unread count went somewhere I couldn't follow Not reassuring
3. 3 I put my phone somewhere safe Concerning
4. 4 I was in a dead zone that turned out to be my apartment Concerning
5. 5 I read everything and answered all of it in my head Concerning
6. 6 I've been meaning to reply since a point I can no longer identify Concerning
7. 7 I archived the thread and the thread archived me Not reassuring
8. 8 I need to be home before something arrives Concerning
9. 9 I have to relieve somebody Concerning
10. 10 My back has opinions about that particular job Plausible
11. 11 I opened the message and then something happened and here we are Concerning
12. 12 The thread got long enough that replying became a project Concerning
13. 13 My ride is leaving and it won't wait twice Unverifiable
14. 14 I have used up all of my remaining anecdotes Concerning
15. 15 I've started it and stopping now would make it worse Concerning
16. 16 I've been drafting a reply and the draft has grown Not reassuring
17. 17 I've written it down, which is the first stage Concerning
18. 18 I've reached the stage where I'm agreeing with everybody Not reassuring