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Jamie sounds alarmed as she chases after me, following me out of the restaurant. “What do you mean a nudge? You’re not going to say anything to him, are you?!?”
Turning to face her, I realize that she is truly distraught. Softening my face, I say, “No, I would never do anything to embarrass you or risk your job. We’re just going to make sure he sees what a desirable, fantastic woman you are.”
Nodding her agreement that this might actually be a good idea, Jamie says, “Okay, but if you get to help me with T.J., I get to help you with Shay.”
My first instinct is to deny any feelings for Shay, but she has just openly admitted her unrequited feelings to me. On a whim, I grin at her and say, “Deal.”
With that our friendship is further sealed. Now that we have each other’s backs, I decide
