Chapter 9

Allison saw that Dylan had e-mailed her back. She read it and smiled at what she read. She e-mailed him back saying that it was a great place to meet.

It was the day that they were going to meet at La Chez Marie. Allison told them that there she had a reservation for two under Thomas. The hostess found a table.

Two hours later, Dylan didn't show up. Allison paid for her drinks and then left. She ran home crying.

"Honey, what's wrong?" Alex asked Allison.

"He stood me up," Allison said. " I wanted to meet him and he stood me up."

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Alex hugged his daughter. He knew that she was upset. He knew what happened when Kate and him tried to meet the first time.

Allison emailed Dylan.

Dear Dylan,

I waited for you and you never showed up. I waited for the longest time and wondered if you stood me up on purpose. I wanted to meet you. Really bad. Maybe you are not ready to meet me. I still want to talk to you if you want to talk to me. E-mail me back. I will be ready to write back.

Sincerely,

Allison