Chapter 19

He checked through his messages. He had a few from work people. His editor, John, had liked the pieces he’d sent in and had aired them. Viewer feedback had been good too—apparently Ash was a hit with viewers of all genders, which was kind of a shocker. When rescuers got to him and he was able to get out and do his real job, viewers shouldn’t have any trouble making the adjustment when Ash took over in the anchor’s chair. That was a huge relief for Alex. He might not be thrilled about the job change, but it was good to know he had a chance of succeeding.

He heard from the school, too. The Dean had just found out about his situation—had seen him on the news, in fact. He’d sent a clip out of him to the incoming freshman class, showing how one of their professors had taken a bad situation and turned it into a great journalistic opportunity.