Me:Yeah
Beth:That’s funny, it crossed my mind that they’re supposed to be great therapy dogs
Me:Yes, that’s what he said. I went in to meet her. She’s lovely, bright and cheerful
Beth:Oh, I’m so glad for you! I know you’ve missed having a dog since losing Hamlet
Me:I have
Beth:What are you going to call her?
Me:Queenie :-)
Beth:I love it! How did you come up with that?
I decide not to tell her the truth.
Me:She seemed like royalty! She needs to be groomed and checked over, and I’ll probably be able to pick her up on Wednesday
Beth:So exciting
Me:Yeah, it really is
I hesitate, not sure whether to bring it up now, on text; I could wait, but I feel bad after what she said last night. I could call her… but I don’t think she wants to talk on the phone. I decide to bite the bullet and go for it.
Me:Also I wanted to apologize for not asking you if you’d like to come and work at PAWS
Beth:Oh that’s okay, I’m sorry for bringing it up, I was just being needy
Me:No you were perfectly right. I should have asked. It was just that I knew being so near to you all day every day would be torture. But it wasn’t a good enough reason not to ask you, because you’d be perfect at the center. So please, I’d like you to consider it
Beth:I wouldn’t be stepping on Isla’s toes?
Me:No, not at all. I know she’s a vet nurse too but she’s going to be Practice Manager, so she’ll be less focused on day-to-day care, and more on the running of the place
Beth:Of course. But… I guess we should have a conversation about us working together after what’s happened. Do you think it would be awkward?
Me:I don’t think so. I don’t know what’s going to happen between us, but whatever our future, I think you’d make a great addition to PAWS. We’re both adults. I like to think we can make it work
She’s quiet for a moment. Then she comes back with,That’s such a great attitude. I like that.
Me:So… I’d like to offer you the role of Senior Veterinary Nurse
Beth:Oh!!!!!! Really?
Me:Absolutely. I’ve already talked to Cullen about it. We’re looking for someone to oversee animal welfare standards, and maybe design handling protocols for therapy animals. Possibly to train junior nurses and students
Beth:I’m incredibly flattered. You really think I’m up to it
Me:lol
Beth:I mean it!
Me:I know. That’s why you’re so adorable
Beth:Aw
Me:Of course you’re up to it. You’d be great. But only if you want to join us. The Ark is a great place to work, and I understand if you’d prefer to stay there
