Myrtle nevertheless wiped carefully, determined not to stain her new pink panties.
Leaving the restroom, Myrtle felt… well, wonderful.
***
Close to the time Myrtle left the restroom, Patrick was getting up from his chair to greet a new co-worker.
“Pat,” said Bob, “I’d like you to meet the woman I hired to replace Marge. This is Michaelene Austin. And this is Patrick Accuardi.”
Patrick stood up quickly, withdrew his earbuds, and shook a proffered hand.
“How do you do,” Patrick said.
“Very well thank you,” Michaelene said. “I’m pleased to meet you,” she said, as she regarded him.
“Same here.”
“Michaelene was first offered a job in Jefferson City,” Bob said, “but since we’re so short-handed, Admin said she could start here. It was coincidental her husband Todd was already working at
