As an unidentifiable group of us were socializing my phone rang and the caller id read “by appointment” which I thought was very odd. When I answered I knew it was you by the initial hesitation and then by the sound of your voice. You didn’t apologize, which simultaneously surprised me and didn’t surprise me. Instead you asked me what I was doing. Hanging out with some friends, I replied. You began bantering as if everything were ok. But it wasn’t, and I let you know by telling you I couldn't talk to you and then swiftly hanging up. This made me feel strong, but also very empty.