He’s kind of unhinged these days.
Marcus:That’s because he loves you.
Doesn’t know where to put it all yet,
but he’ll get there.
I went quiet. He always had a way of seeing right through me.
Marcus:How are you holding up?
Carmen:Tired. Emotional.
Like my whole body’s been wrung out and
left in the sun to dry. But… better.
Marcus:Good. You’ll be back soon,
and when you are, we’ll get you settled
into the office officially.
I kept your desk the same.
Figured you’d need something
stable waiting for you.
Carmen: Would it be possible to take a day
or two to visit my dad first?
I know I don’t really
have vacation days yet,
but—
Marcus: Carmen. Of course,
you can visit your father.
The job will be here waiting for you
when you get back.
Carmen:Hmm.
You really are the best boss
a girl could ask for.
Marcus:Don’t make me cry
before my lunch meeting.
I laughed faintly.
