Page 134 of In the Air Tonight

“I’m really not.”

“What’ll I do without you?”

“You’ll be fine.”

“I’m not sure I will be.”

“You will. Kim’s great, and she knows the theater inside and out. She’ll be a true asset to your career.”

“So that’s it? We’re done? Just like that?”

“It’s not just like that. I’ve already been gone a month, and you’re doing fine.”

“No, I’m not.”

“You are. I’ve been checking on you, and everyone says you’re doing great.”

“They don’t know how it really is.”

“Do you want me to call Kim for you?”

“I guess I have no choice.”

“And you’ll be nice to her?”

“I’ll be nice to her.”

“Excellent.”

“You were, you know. Excellent, that is. I didn’t say it enough, but it’s true.”

“Thank you, Wendall. That means a lot to me.”

“What’ll you do now?”

“I don’t know yet, but I’ll figure it out.”

“I hope whatever it is makes you happy.”

“I’m sure it will. I’ll call Kim and make her day.”

“And you’ll train her?”

“I said I would. It’ll all be fine. Thank you again for the opportunity.”

“Keep in touch, okay?”

“I will. You too.”

“Oh, you’ll be hearing from me.”

“I’ll look forward to that.”

After we say our goodbyes, I let out a giddy laugh. I just quit my job! What the hell was I thinking? Did I do that because of Jack? No. I did it because ofme. Because I’m happier in this place than I’ve ever been, and I want more. Do I know for certain he’s it for me forever? Nope, but I’d sure like to find out if he might be.

With that in mind, I pack up my stuff, strip the sheets off the bed, gather the towels, put on my backpack and troop across the yard carrying the bundle of laundry in one arm while pulling my suitcase with the other hand.

Fenway runs ahead of me. I wish she could get the door.

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