‘I just turned the eggs. I hope they all hatch okay,’ Lucas said to Harry, who had come over and was standing with his hands in his pockets, looking a bit grumpy.
‘I’m sure they’ll be fine. You’ve done a good job,’ he replied. ‘Wait here a minute. I’m going to go get your final pay. Let me know if you ever want a reference or anything, not that you’ll need it with your qualifications,’ he added, backing away towards the house and giving Annie a pointed look to emphasise his double meaning.
‘I haven’t qualified for anything yet,’ Lucas replied, and Annie glared right back at Harry triumphantly. Her partner Cherub shrugged one shoulder, turned, and left them on their own.
Lucas leant back on the driver’s door and fiddled with his car keys, still refusing to look at her.
Gathering her cou
