Page 128 of Not Safe For Work

“You know I’m here any time you need it.”

“I know. Thanks.”

Our eyes met across the table, and we both managed small smiles.

She looked at her watch and sighed. “Guess we should get back to the salt mine.”

I nodded. “Yeah, we should.” As we stood and headed for the door, I hesitated. “T, promise me something.”

She turned around. “Sure, what?”

“You can’t breathe a word of this to anyone.”

“I told you I wouldn’t.”

“I know. You did. And I—” I shook my head. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to imply anything.”

“No, I get it.” She touched my arm. “Not a word to anyone. I promise.”

“Thank you.”

“But if Cal’s mom asks, I—”

“Shut up.” I laughed and nudged her toward the door. “Come on. Let’s get back to work before they have a real reason to fire us both.”

“Eh, I’m not worried.” She pulled open the door and gestured for me to go ahead. “I’ll just blame you.”

“Yeah, you would.”

“Absolutely.”