Only via text.I’m far too professional to tease you face-to-face.
EMMETT
I like when you tease me.
Fuck.That sounded incredibly inappropriate.What is wrong with me?
EMMETT
I just mean, I want you to feel comfortable here—like you can be yourself.
CALLIE
Can I ask you something?
EMMETT
Anything.
CALLIE
There are…rumors.About your “sabbatical.”
EMMETT
Is there a question in there?
Jesus!Don’t be a dick.
CALLIE
I’m sorry.Forget I said anything.
EMMETT
No, it’s fine.I’m not sure what you’ve heard, but there was a lawsuit, and it was deemed best that I take some time off until everything was settled.
There.Nice and vague.
I should have known better.Callie Winters was not one to settle for vague.
CALLIE
What kind of lawsuit?
EMMETT
The kind I’d prefer not to discuss.
CALLIE
Oh, of course.I’m sorry.
EMMETT
Please stop apologizing.
CALLIE
