He was Callahan's assistant; the one who helped me study and get caught up in my classes.

Emmett tried to convince me to stay, but he doesn't have enough pull to do anything against Callahan. I can't think of anyone else who would stick their neck out like that.

[She looks up at him and gives a sad smile.]

I'll still take you to Malibu, though! There's a nice little ice cream shop on the pier you would love.