"Knock, knock," Ivy says as she opens my door, without actually knocking.
"What's up?"
"You look exhausted, why don't you go home for the rest of the day."
"You know I can't do that."
"I know you're worried about making partner, but I've been talking with some of the other paralegals, and it seems like you are at the top of the list. I didn't want to say anything and give you false hope, but I have it on good authority from at least two of the other partners paralegals that you're the favorite. Plus we already know Thomas has your back, so I think if you need to go home at lunch one time it's not going to cost you the promotion."
"Well that's good to know, but you know how quickly these things can change. If one of the other lawyers brings on a huge client, or wins an impossible case
