Page 13 of Off the Wall

He hasn’t officially booked anything yet, but I’ve been talking with his PA about our systems.

Jason’s response is faster than immediate. The guy practically has his phone sewed to his fingers.

Jason

Is his PA still Sandra Fulsome?

Me

Yeah. I told her I live in Serendipity Springs now, and she’s really into it. Town spirit and all that. Gives me an edge over Alex, I think. Proximity to the hospital’s a bonus too.

Jason

As long as you can keep up with the new business. Otherwise I can put feelers out, maybe move someone over into your territory from Boston. Or get you an assistant on the company dime, if you’re worried about splitting commission.

Me

It’s not about that. I’m telling you, I’ve got this. Just let me prove it to you.

Jason

Easy, tiger. People will start to think you’re after my job.

Me

Never, man. I can’t replace you. But if you want to take over as regional manager out in LA, I’ll be your number one rep. We’ll dominate the West Coast. What do you say to a little sand? Surf? Sun?

Jason

I say my wife would kill me if she knew we’d ever talked about moving to California. Delete this thread immediately. Then blow up your phone.

Me

Heh. This device will self-destruct in ten minutes.

Jason

Good man.

All right. I guess that went okay. As far as Jason’s concerned, I’ve got the business end of my life well in hand. Because I do. And let’s face it: mindset’s half the battle. As long asIbelieve I’m thriving, that will be my reality.

Now to convince Cullen I’m fine on my own, so he stops trying to set me up with Lauren’s single friends.

Me

Hey, Brother. How about we meet up for a workout this weekend? We can come back here afterward and hang out a bit. It’s been a while since we lifted together, and you haven’t even seen my new place yet.

Cullen

Sure thing. I think Lauren’s got pregnant yoga on Saturday, or something like that.

Me

Hot.

Cullen

Dude. Not hot yoga. It’s for women who are with child.

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