The tension in the room was more than she could bear, but Piper kept a brave face, not letting Ford see an ounce of weakness. She knew if she did, there would be no chance of getting this job.
“Wyatt said we had a lot in common, and I guess he was right, according to Eric.” Ford looked over in her direction, resting his head on the back of the chair. “If you’re not in a hurry, I would like to shower and get changed into clean clothes. I can take you to dinner to talk if you’d like. I haven’t eaten dinner yet.”
“Yes, of course. That would be just fine. Please, do whatever you need. I have no plans, and I don’t know anyone around here. Otherwise, I’d just be sitting in a hotel room, bored out of my mind.”
She smiled shyly trying not to focus on his chest. Yet again, he noticed and twitc
