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the resume I’d put in at William Rawn Associates, the nation’s largest architectural firm located in Boston. It was a long shot but a dream of mine. Jason, Kyle, and Abbey had all been very supportive of the opportunity. Although I would need to relocate for the job, I could still help them from afar.
    “Yes, that’s true, but that doesn’t mean I want to live with someone in the meantime,” I countered.
    “But roommates can be fun, and Gail is the most easygoing person in the world.” Abbey grinned. “If you want quiet, she’ll give you space, or if you want company, Gail is a great friend.”
    My head was spinning, and another reason this was a bad fucking idea popped into my head. “I’ve never lived with a woman before.”
    Abbey’s lip twitched in amusement. “I had never shared a living space with a man before Jason and look how wonderfully that worked out.”
    My eyes felt like they were bulging from their sockets as thoughts of my ex-girlfriend, Beth, and all her unnecessary drama surfaced in my mind, and our relationship hadn’t even gone as far as living together.
    “Whoa!” I bellowed out, shaking my head. “I’m definitely not looking to get into a relationship right now. I’m still traumatized from the last one.”
    Abbey stifled her laughter as she rolled her eyes at me. “Oh, come on!” A chuckle slipped past her lips. “I’m not trying to push an arranged marriage or anything like that here.”
    “I don’t know about this, Abbey.” I sighed.
    This is not a good way to solve my housing issue. Definitely not my style.
    Abbey was suddenly serious again. “Damon, I wouldn’t ask if this wasn’t important. Her story isn’t mine to tell, but I will explain this much. Gail has the most genuine, loving family. Some aspects of her personal life haven’t been easy for her, but she’s the strongest woman I know.” She glanced out the window briefly before looking back at me.
    Her eyes now looked sad, and her expression pulled at my heartstrings.
    “She put herself through college, paying her own way, while always helping out her family, financially and otherwise, as much as she could. This last week, her hours at work were cut dramatically. All I ask is that you at least consider it. Can you do that for me?” she asked kindly.
    I took a deep breath and then let it out. This was the wildest, most irrational idea I’d ever been asked to do in my life. But I was not the kind of man to walk away when someone needed help.
    The seconds ticked by until I eventually said, “You should have been a lawyer, you know that?”
    Abbey stared at me inquisitively for an instant before her eyes filled with shock. She jumped to her feet. “Is that a yes?” she nearly yelled.
    I stood up next to her and gave her an authentic smile. “I don’t have a clue what I just let you talk me into.” I paused, making her wait for my answer. “But for some crazy-ass reason, it’s a yes.”
    Abbey let out a loud squeal and threw her arms around me as she thanked me profusely. I genuinely feared what I had just voluntarily signed myself up for, but I could only hope it would be best for everyone involved.

~Gail~
    Nerves were a woman’s worst nightmare, and mine were at an all-time high today.
    After changing for what felt like the millionth time, I glanced at my bathroom mirror and decided this outfit would have to make do. If I changed again, I would be late for the dinner that Abbey had arranged for Damon and me at The Fresh Ketch.
    I was wearing the most conservative white dress I could find in my closet with a matching pair of flat sandals. Half of my hair was pulled up with bobby pins, and the rest was flowing down my upper back.
    I picked up my phone off the counter and checked the time. Butterflies surfaced in my stomach as I realized I would be sitting across the table from Damon in less than twenty minutes. I heaved in a gulp of air for courage, and I grabbed my handbag off the counter. Then, I