Page 18 of Whisper Sweet Nothings

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Clark

I’m glad you came to your senses during the interview.

Bridger

He didn’t. I showed up when he was sending her out the door. I got involved. You’re welcome.

Axel

How did you even know she was qualified if you’d just walked in?

Bridger

Because she looked like she’d fought a bear to get there. Clearly, she wanted the job, which is more than I can say for Mrs. Dowden.

Rafe

So when does she start?

She started this morning.

Easton

That was a quick turnaround. You went from not hiring her, to hiring her, and she’s already working today?

Axel

When is she moving in?

Also today.

Bridger

He likes her. He’s nervous to have her in his home, that’s why he was hesitant.

Fuck off. That’s not the reason that I was hesitant.

Clark

But she’s qualified, right?

Bridger

She’s got a college degree, and she can figure out what to do when she breaks down in the middle of a rainstorm. She also doesn’t take Archie’s shit. She’s more than qualified.

Rafe

Let me get this straight. You had a nanny who barely stayed awake during the day, and you were fine having her in your home. Now you have a woman who is clearly overqualified, and very capable, and you’re nervous to have her in your home?

Bridger

You want the truth?

No.

Rafe

Yes.

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