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The box teetered on the edge of the chair where Madie had placed it. Losing its battle with gravity, it fell sideways onto the floor. The loud bang startled Madie and she dropped the trash can, spilling its contents. “Dammit, anyway!”
She spun around to see the newly printed brochures outlining their upcoming summer apprenticeship program strewn across the floor. She was lost in thought on her hands and knees, picking up the pamphlets, when the outside door opened. A fierce wind blew into the room and the remaining brochures flew into the air, scattering them further away. The door behind her slammed shut.
“f**k!” She sat on the floor with her hand over her chest. “Two heart attacks in a row here.”
Cody grinned. “Sorry, that wind is pretty wild.”
Madie stared up at him. “Never smile
