original_post:_12/30/2005____________________________ This is another one of those instances where Em is just speaking the opinion of the readers. Alli has created her own justification to go out with Forrest, even saying that she still loves Max. But she can’t be with him, because he’s too important to be her friend. Oh, romance. How complex you are. I also like the tone of the art here; Alli’s sexy date attire contrasted with Em’s slight depression. The third panel is nice, with both women getting close, before Emily just let’s loose.