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“Look,Max,I’ll justgetoutof hereand letyou gotobed. It’slateand I haveclassestomorrow.”
“Classeson a Saturday?”heasked incredulously.
“Imeanttosaystudy. Ihavetostudytomorrow.”
“You can turnaround,youknow,”hesaid,getting tired of talking toher back.
Her shoulderstightened. “No,I don’tthinkthat’ssuch a good idea.”
Heshrugged. “Iwashoping wecould talkaboutthejob.”
“I reallyshould begettinghome.”
“Meet metomorrowfor breakfastthen.”
“I—”
Hecouldfeelanotherbrush-offcoming.Ifshedidn’ttakethejob,he’dhavetogothroughan agencyandwhoknewhowlongitwouldtakethemtofindsomeone.Gigiwas herenow.Shewas good with Erin,andshehadpassedhisfirsttest. “Letmeatleastfeed you tosaythanksforhelping meouttonight. I’dfeela wholelotbetter aboutitsinceyou refused totake my money.”
Therewasalong pause beforesheexhaled quietly.“Okay.”
Hesmiled.“Okay.I’lltextyoutheaddressoftheplaceinthemorning.It’llprobablybearound nine.”Hewalked hertothedoor.
“Good night,Max,”she said asshestepped intothehallway.
“Good night,Gigi.”
