{"product_id":"finally-found-the-words-m-c-danielsen-9798999105844","title":"Finally Found the Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmilia Preston is used to multitasking-helping rotate grazing on the family farm, studying regenerative farming practices, wading through sibling chaos. She speaks her mind and holds her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Until her academic confidence is subtly undercut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Do her ideas matter less because she's a girl interested in ag science-or because she's a girl with Latinx heritage? Emilia doesn't cause drama... but she might have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tyler Alred clowns on the outside and stays quiet on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e About the dad he barely remembers. About his mom's immigration status. About how it feels to be seen-really seen-by a girl like Emilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When a creative writing class pushes them to stop holding back, Emilia and Tyler start to share what they've been keeping in. Notes. Truths. Memories. Wishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e And in the middle of basketball season, a border crossing, and one impossible goodbye-they begin to say what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What you never thought you were saying is what you meant all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"When you pull away,\" he said, \"It hits that emptiness. I don't... I don't want to feel anymore loss.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat was painful to hear. I'd been so caught up in my own fears and insecurities. I reacted on feelings I didn't understand and never considered how my actions might affect Tyler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I...\" I started, but words die on my lips. What could I have said? I felt a whirlwind of emotions-guilt, sadness, and a need to help. Tyler looked at me, eyes searching mine. I could see the vulnerability there, the raw honesty of what he'd just shared. I opened my mouth, closed it, then opened it again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tyler, I... I don't know what to say,\" I admitted, my voice barely audible over the crackling fire. \"I had no idea....\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe nodded slowly, understanding in his eyes. \"It's okay, Em. I didn't expect you to have all the answers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it's not okay, I thought. How could I have been so blind? The silence stretched between us, filled only by the pop and hiss of the bonfire. My hand was still on his arm, and I realized I didn't want to let go. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I promise I'll work, try not to be afraid of... of closeness. I'll try not to just react. To be there for you.\" My voice trembled, but I pushed on. \"I don't know why I'm so wrapped up in my head, I didn't realize...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe turned to face me, his face showed both strength and vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"You don't have to promise anything, Em,\" he said.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut I shook my head, felt more certain than I had in weeks. \"No, I want to. You're important to me, Tyler. More than I've let myself admit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, and something in my chest fluttered. I hesitated, then added, \"But I feel like you're carrying around this huge weight. You're trying to hide it from your friends. And I want to help, but I don't know how.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTyler's shoulders slumped and I almost saw the invisible burden he shouldered, whatever it was made of.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's complicated,\" he murmured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"You said that already,\" I teased. \"Your friends don't need to know all the details. But let us help in whatever way you can let us in. We're here for you, all of us.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e M. C. Danielsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999105844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Field Note Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.15d","brand":"M. C. Danielsen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852650983679,"sku":"9798999105844","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/finally-found-the-words-m-c-danielsen-9798999105844","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}