Page 242 of Glass (Crank 2)

But first let’s eat. I haven’t had

pancakes in a really long time.

I smile at him and he silently

mouths, I need to talk to you.

After Breakfast

The girls go upstairs to play

d

ress-up while Brad and I wash

the dishes. He waits for them

to leave the room, then says,

I’ve been thinking. Day care takes

a big chunk of my paychecks.

How would you like to play nanny?

Room, board, and a hun’ a week.

I make a few quick calculations.

A hundred a week isn’t much,

but it’s under the table, and hey,

I’ll also have food, a place to stay,

and nowhere I have to be but here,

so gas is not a concern. Just one little

thing. “That’s Monday through Friday,

right?” I still want my weekends free.

He grins. Monday through Friday

works fine, party girl. And speaking

of parties, we can have one later.

I just got a delivery last night.

“Are you buying my cooperation?”

Fresh stash, works every time. Which

reminds me. “Oh, one of the guys

in the band wants an eight ball.