Page 92 of The Fake Out Flex

"Well, no. The network needs you to pull out something big. Personally, I think an interview with Fraser is your best bet for achieving it, but if you can come up with something else, then by all means, go for it. But Evie?"

"Yeah?"

"You only have one month left."

At home that night, I take out my phone and open The Vinaigrettes group chat.

Evie: I need some advice. Is anyone around?

Hannah: I'm here.

Beth: I'm here.

Summer: I'm here.

Amiel: Me, too.

Evie: Okay, the full complement. Excellent. My boss wants me to do something I don't think is a good idea.

Hannah: Does it involve a dead body?

Beth: Is it singing in public?

Summer: Or dancing in public?

Beth: Ooh, yeah. That's definitely worse. Amiel, Evie has zero rhythm.

Amiel: Noted. Thanks for the heads-up.

Evie: It's none of those things, thank you very much. This is serious. Margo wants me to do a story about Fraser.

Hannah: But he'd never go for that.

Evie: I know that. But I need something big. Something to attract massive ratings. I'm conflicted.

Summer: Have you spoken to him about it?

Evie: No.

Summer: Why not?

Evie: Because I KNOW he'll say no. I should just leave it, right?

Hannah: Is that what your gut is telling you?

Evie: It is.

Hannah: So, yeah, leave it. For now, at least.

Beth: You can always revisit things later.

Summer: I concur. Keep it as a backup plan.

Amiel: That sounds like a reasonable approach.

Evie: Excellent advice. Thank you, ladies!

That really is solid advice.

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