She finally accepted his help and got out of the car. Max was about to say something when Emily just went off,
" Well, isn't this just my lucky day? First, I get rear-ended by a silver sedan, and now Mr. Coffee Shop or should I say grocery store is here to witness my humiliation firsthand."
"Hey, don't worry about it. Accidents happen, right? Are you okay though? You seem a bit shaken up." Max makes an attempt to calm her down since she seems to be getting agitated by the second.
"Shaken up is an understatement. My heart is pounding like a drum solo at a rock concert. But hey, at least I've got a front-row seat to the airbag performance. How's that for entertainment?"
He tried to chuckle but it came out more like laughter.
"Well, I'm glad you can find some humor in this situation," Emily said with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
"I have to say, you're handling this whole car crash thing pretty well." he said attempting to cheer her up a bit.
"Oh, it's all part of my grand plan to become a stunt driver, you know? Except without the smashed cars and potential injuries." Her response was unlike he expected but in all he was glad she was okay.
" Right, because who needs a fully intact vehicle anyway? And injuries are so last season. But hey, if you need a witness to testify in court about how gracefully you handled this ordeal, I'm your guy."
"Ah, you really know how to sell the drama, don't you? Alright, let's get this show on the road... or what's left of it."
"Okay but first I need to know you are alright." He stretches out his hand to touch her but before he can she flinched.
"Why are you trying to touch me, Max? Is this some new kind of pickup line?"
"No, not quite. I'm actually a paramedic. Here, let me check you for any external injuries" He stretches out his hands again but she steps back involuntarily.
"Hey, do not touch me. I did accept your help before but now I'm okay so leave me alone just let me be"
"I'm not quite sure why the sudden hostility but trust me I'm just trying to do my job. Well, technically not my job since I just happened to be around and wasn't actually assigned. I assure you, that my intentions are purely professional. So, can I quickly check you over to make sure you're alright?"
"As I said before no. I'm leaving."
"Wait can I at least know your name." He asked but shortly wished he hadn't when her reply came.
"Oh, my name? It's top secret. You probably wouldn't remember it anyway."