“Shannon, what an unexpected delight,” Macie greeted. “I hope you calling without notice on a Saturday means you have an answer for me.”
“It does. Sorry for interrupting your weekend.”
“I’m glad you did. What’s the answer?”
“Yes.”
“As is?”
“Yes.”
“We have time yet to renegotiate for higher pay.”
“No. The contract is generous enough.”
“Come on, girl. We ladies have to fight for our equal share in this business. Kevin expects us to counter offer.”
“I’m sure he does, and if it was anyone but him, I’d say go for it.”
“If you’re sure….”
“I am.”
“I talked to him yesterday after I got back, and he said he’d talked to Chris, so I assume you’ve heard about the tabloid backtracking.”
“I did hear.”
“The new column goes to print on Monday. I’ll mail you a copy as soon as I get my hands o
