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“What if…what if they aren’t done with each other?”
But she shakes her head. “I don’t think so. At all. Abigail and Cormac are amicable, but I’ve never gotten that kind of vibe from them. Besides, she’s remarried.”
“I’m in my head about the whole thing.” I shrug. “Just being stupid and paranoid because I know this is about to be over.”
“Do you want it to be?”
“I don’t know. I mean, no, I don’t. But I don’t know any other way for this to go.”
“What’s he say about it?”
Shaking my head, I admit, “Not much. He’s been focused on Franny and making sure she doesn’t re-injure the break and cause a growth deformity. God, I’m going to be sick again.”
“Again?”
“Every time I think about it, my stomach flips. It’s been great for keeping the breakup depression pounds off,” I joke.
But she isn’t in a joking mood. “Sweetie, is there a chance you could be pregnant?”
“My IUD and my period last week say no.”
“Thank god.”
“It’s guilt and fear. Guilt for what happened and the fear of getting dumped.” I shrug. “But at least I have some good news.”
“What’s that?”
“Paxton seems to be getting his act together.”
“The burnout?”
I nod. “The very same. He’s gotten clean, and it seems to be real this time. Also, he hooked me up with a guy who wants to hire me.”
“For…?”
“An executive chef.”
“Oh my god, what happened?”
I try to smile, but I can’t get myself into it. Comes out more like a grimace. “The boss’ name is Carl Raines. He’s a restauranteur, and he’s a little obsessed with me.”
“Um, maybe don’t work for another guy who is into you?”
I laugh. “No, not like that. Gay, actually. It’s my food he’s into. Said I didn’t even need to interview, but I insisted on it, just to get a feel for the place.”
“And?”
“The job is mine, if I want it.”
“That’s amazing!”
I sigh.
“It’s amazing, right? Wait—is the pay not good enough or something?”
“It’s more than I made owning my own restaurant, plus part ownership.”
“Then what’s wrong?”
