Gchat/Gmail Transcript 3
To: Emmett McCarty
From: Rose Hale
Subject: You can't keep this up
It's obvious that you are avoiding me. I just came from the status meeting. WTF is up with having Garrett give updates? He doesn't know the project half as well as you do.
This isn't you, Emmett. Don't flame out your career because you want to avoid me.
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To: Rose Hale
From: Emmett McCarty
Subject: Re: You can't keep this up
Sorry to burst your bubble Rose, but everything in the world isn't about you. I had another meeting that I needed to be at. Garrett was more than able to cover.
And yes, I will admit it - I am avoiding you. I made it abundantly clear how I felt the other night. If you choose to disregard that, it's your call. I'm not going to sit by and watch any more. I deserve better.
As for my career, I am not 'flaming it out,' I am trying to mentor a colleague. Not everything everyone does in life is for personal gain or benefit you know.
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To: Rose Hale
From: Royce King
Subject: Dinner
Have to go to dinner tonight with friends of my parents, could use you to shore up the conversation. What time am I picking you up?
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Chat Transcript: Wednesday 4:28 pm RHale: Why are you doing this? EMC: Doing what
RHale: Why won't you talk to me?
EMC: I said all I had to say the other night RHale: So that's it? Pick you or nothing?
EMC: You know how I feel and where I stand, no more taking advantage of that. RHale: I'm not taking advantage of you
EMC: The hell you aren't. I've asked you on dates. Tried to be something more than your booty call. Tired of it
RHale: That's rich. You were a willing participant if I recall EMC: Were. Past tense. I'm an all or nothing type of guy RHale: You aren't being fair
EMC: No, you aren't being fair. I told you no more jerking me around, and you keep at it
RHale: I'm not jerking you around. I miss you EMC: But you are still seeing him, aren't you? RHale: Why does it matter?
EMC: If you have to ask, then I am wasting my breath RHale: Emmett, don't be like this
EMC: No Rose. I'm done. If you dump him call me. Until then no more
RHale: But I'll still see you when you hang out with Bella - it's not like we won't see each other
EMC: I'll see my friend, that doesn't mean that I'll be at the apartment - I'm not going to sit and
wait for you
RHale: You're being ridiculous. You can't avoid me forever
EMC: Just watch me
EMC Signed off a 4:52 pm
RHale: Please don't be this way – I can't lose you. But I can't tell you either, because you might not be any different from the others. Then where would I be? Typing chat messages to myself and wishing Bella were here to give me answers. When did I become so pathetic?
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To: Emmett McCarty
From: Alistair Buckley
Subject: Breakfast
Emmett –
I was hoping to catch you at status today. Would you have time to meet me for breakfast one morning this week? I'd like to talk to you about extending your tenure with this project indefinitely. The core team is doing a spectacular job, and we realize that we can't lose you, Ms. Hale or Mr. Garrett before everything is complete. I know that might cause some concerns with your parent company, but I refuse to risk this project.
Think on it, and let my assistant know a day and time that works for you. We can discuss the renegotiation of your package, as well as some additional perks that might interest you.
Look forward to the discussion.
Alistair
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To: Mom
From: Em
Subject: Hi
Things are looking up here. Not in the way I expected, but this is great opportunity, and I am really getting some major exposure. I banked on this being a career maker, and I was right.
They've approached me about staying on here longer than originally planned. Wanted to let you and Dad know that I am thinking long and hard about saying yes. I'll fill in more details as I get them. I know that you'd rather have me be back in the States, but this is where I need to be right now.
I miss you guys. Hope to see you soon.
Love
Em
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To: Peter Austin
From: Emmett McCarty
Subject: Tickets
Hey Man -
It's looking like I'll be staying here longer than I thought. Job's too good to pass up, and there are some other things that I need to see through. Odds are I won't be around to use my Titans season tickets – do you want them? Let me know – I'll have everything sent your way.
I know this will sound like something out of left field, but how did you know that Charlotte was the one? I've got myself in a bit of a fix here, and I don't know what to do.
EMC
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To: Emmett McCarty
From: Rose Hale
Subject: Email from Alistair
Did you get an email asking you to stay?
Will you?
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To: Rose Hale
From: Emmett McCarty Subject: Re: Email from Alistair
I'm not sure yet. I'll meet him for breakfast and hear him out. You?
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To: Emmett McCarty
From: Rose Hale
Subject: Re: Email from Alistair
I will if you will
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To: Rose Hale
From: Emmett McCarty
Subject: Re: Email from Alistair
That's not fair Rose. Whatever decision I make will be based on the opportunity, not on you.
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To: Royce King
From: Rose Hale
Subject: Re:Dinner
Have too much work to do tonight. Can you come by before you go though? I need to talk to you.
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To: Emmett McCarty
From: Rose Hale
Subject: Re: Email from Alistair
Will you stay if I tell you that I told Royce that I need to talk to him tonight? That I'm telling him that it's over?
Please, Emmett. I don't know what you want me to say, but I can't let it be this way. I screwed up, and I want to fix things between us. I want there to be an us.
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To: Rose Hale
From: Emmett McCarty
Subject: Re: Email from Alistair
You have your conversation with Royce, and call me after to verify that you saw it through. If you do end it (I know when you lie to me), I'll come over tomorrow and we will talk. That is all. You have 24 hours to figure your shit out. This is your last chance. I refuse to go through the ringer for you anymore.
To: Emmett McCarty
From: Peter Austin
Subject: Re: Tickets
Hell yes I want them! I don't care if it's not the Cowboys, I'll suck it up.
On the Charlotte thing – I just knew. Doesn't mean it was easy, but there wasn't any other option, it just had to be.
WTF is happening over there? I hear about a hot brunette on the plane, then a wild and crazy hook up with a knockout blonde at work. What have you gotten yourself into? Chicks don't pull you under, they chase you! I mean come on, you had them eating out of your hand in Memphis! What happened to you over there?
Women throughout the state of Tennessee will be mourning if you are off the market, you know…although, I could sell your contact list from your iPhone and make thousands…
Pete
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To: Peter Austin
From: Emmett McCarty
Subject: Re: Tickets
Just forwarded you the email with ticket information. Have fun and give Charlotte a hug for me.
As for what I'm doing – either making the smartest or dumbest move of my life. Thinking with my dick was so much easier. This emotional shit sucks. Hell, sell the iphone contact list, I may need the money for therapy.
EMC