章 2014: Avoiding negative outcomes

Chloe reached her apartment and exhaled in relief. Her day in office was confusing, nerve-wracking, exciting, and filled with Noah.

She kept the folder on the coffee table and changed into comfortable yoga pants and a t-shirt when someone rang her doorbell.

"Matilda?"

"It's good to see you home. I checked ten minutes ago, and no one answered. Did you just arrive?"

Chloe confirmed. "A few minutes ago. What's up?"

"Do you want to join us for dinner?"

"I'm embarrassed to always mooch off from you for food."

Matilda smiled. "Bring a bottle of wine and we are even."

Chloe bobbed her head. "I can do that." She looked at herself. "Do I need to change?"

Matilda rolled her eyes. "Look at me, girl..."

Chloe noticed that Matilda is in sweatpants and a t-shirt, and that made Chloe's garments acceptable. "Give me a second…"