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followed the gentleman down a long narrow hallway. She hadn’t seen this section of the office yesterday, but it was gray, nonetheless. She shuddered but pasted on a smile. She could do this. She could . She had no choice.
    Her guide stopped before the doorway to a gray cubicle, gesturing inside. “Your office.”
    “Gray,” Bunny murmured out loud before she could stop herself.
    “Pewter.” The gentleman swung his arm in a grand gesture. “Your desk, filing cabinet, and workstation.”
    Bunny winced. She hadn’t realized office chairs and resin desks were available in gray. Now she knew they were. Sadly. “Thank you.” She set her box of personal belongings on the desk then turned to the gentleman, extending her hand. “I’m afraid we got off to a rocky start. Beatrice Love. Pleasure to meet you.”
    He gave her hand a firm pump. A slight smile toyed with his severe features. “Bert Parks. No jokes, please.”
    Bunny grinned. “Listen, you’re talking to someone nicknamed Bunny. I’d never make a joke about your name.”
    A full smile flickered across his lips, but he quickly straightened his features as if catching himself. He nodded toward Bunny’s desk. “May I ask what you’ve got in the box?”
    “Sure.” She plucked an item from inside, proudly holding up a bright yellow slinky adorned with a large smiley face. “For when I’m lacking creativity.”
    She next pulled a small basketball net from the box, fastening the hoop to the rim of her gray trash can. “For those moments requiring brainstorming.” She smiled. “Or for trashing bad ideas.”
    Bert’s eyes grew wide. A smirk tugged at one corner of his thin lips.
    Bunny forged ahead. “This is my favorite.” She pulled out a stuffed hamster sporting a karate costume. “If you squeeze his paw he dances and sings Kung Fu Fighting .” She shook her head. “Really quite fun, but I think it would be a bit loud for first thing in the morning.”
    “Undoubtedly.” He slowly shook his head, his expression pained. “Is there more?”
    “Oh, yes. There’s-”
    “Get rid of it,” he snapped.
    Bunny’s heart caught. “Get rid of what? The hamster?”
    “All of it.” Bert shook his head, pressing his lips together. “Mr. McNulty discourages frivolity in the office. We’re here to work.” He waved a hand at her box. “I’d suggest you hide that. I’ll let him know you’ve arrived.”
    Bunny watched as he made his way down the hall. She returned each item to the box, sliding the apparently offensive collection far beneath the gray desk. She sank into her gray chair, fumbling in her purse.
    Tears welled in her eyes, but she blinked them back. Even the rules were gray. She cradled her Wonder Woman Pez dispenser in the palm of her hand, letting loose an exasperated breath. She frowned at the plastic superhero and whispered, “Looks like we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
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    Bert laughed quietly, shaking his head as he made his way toward Nate’s office. “Nathan McNulty, what have you done?” he whispered to himself. “Hired a live wire, that’s for sure.”
    “Is she here?” Nate stood as Bert stepped into his office.
    “She’s here, all right.”
    “Settled in?” Nate’s brows arched.
    “Completely.” Bert stifled a snicker. He had been a little hard on her, but it had been so much fun.
    Nate narrowed his eyes. “How did she seem?”
    “Enthusiastic,” Bert quipped.
    “Enthusiastic is good.” Nate’s brown gaze grew hopeful.
    “Well then, Miss Love is very good.”
    A surprised look flickered across Nate’s face, but he quickly recovered. “Did you give her specifics on the Cup?”
    “No.” Bert crossed his arms and leaned against a large bookcase. “I thought I’d leave that to you.”
    “I have a good feeling about Miss Love.” Nate paused next to Bert as he crossed to the door. “I think it’s good to bring a fresh perspective into the firm.”
    Bert pictured Bunny Love’s bright blue eyes, lively