“I think you’re great at your job. I’d have no hesitation with your completing it. The only reasons I can think for Brandon to take over again is because it might be better for your relationship with him—”
“Don’t let that be a consideration,” he interrupted.
“It is a consideration. I don’t know which way would be better for you guys, overall. For him to step back in, or for you to hold your ground and teach him that there are consequences to his actions. That’s up to you to figure out, though I might be willing to offer an opinion or two, if you ask. But, the other consideration is—” She stuttered to a stop, then was annoyed with herself. Speaking her mind wasn’t something she had a problem with.
“You and me,” he finished before she could continue.
“You and me,” she agreed.
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