This new present seems like it must be more of an alternate past, otherwise -- like in "Back to the Future -- the old future would disappear as 'history' is being re-written...I speculate.
Fun thoughts about Emily being remotely controlled through Emma to start WWIII.
Emma was never much for patience. Like the quick kiss.
Thanks for writing and why on earth do education systems think that level of stress is equal to earning one's stripes? If they had some classes/projects extend to two semesters instead of one, then more time and thought could actually be focused in a measured and carefully considered way.
Well, good luck!