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    “I don’t want to talk about me. What’s going on with you? Did you really get fired?”
    “Yes and no.” She reached for her drink and took another sip. “Irene stormed into my office and fired me without authorization. I talked with Terrance earlier today. He said he wanted me to stay. Blah, blah, blah. I told him I resign, and Harry backed me up. I’ve got another job offer doing something different, but I’m not going to finalize anything until Harry talks with Terrance’s lawyers.”
    “Another job as an international businesswoman?”
    “Not quite, but I’d be based out of Boston.”
    “You’re coming home?” The hope in his voice made her heart hurt.
    No matter how much she loved Derek at one time, they’d never rekindle their relationship. One horrific attack and twelve years of threats scared her enough to stay away from a romantic relationship with him for good.
    “I think so.”
    “Good to know.”
     

              
     
    The magazine selection at Harry’s office sucked. Emma read an old article about how she hooked up with a Hollywood heartthrob. She laughed at the possibility. The guy acted like the typical A-lister and dropped one name after another on the two occasions they bumped into each other. Just another example of how the press got her life so wrong.
    “Is he still on the call?” Emma asked Harry’s secretary, Jocelyn, for the tenth time.
    “Yes. Don’t worry, he’s got this.” Jocelyn came out from behind her desk and sat down next to Emma. “I know those contracts as well as he does. He made sure you had an out. The competition clause is exactly what he needs. We got a copy of Aaron Russell’s offer just in case. Relax.”
    “Thanks, Jocelyn. If I want to make this change, sooner is better than later.”
    Jocelyn patted Emma’s shoulder. “A workaholic like your brother.”
    “No MacLean ever walked away from a hard day’s work.”
    “I believe you.”
    Harry opened his office door and popped his head out. “Jocelyn, do you mind calling out for some lunch? I’ll be tied up with Emma for a couple of hours.”
    “Sure. Pizza from Romano’s?”
    “God, yes,” Emma moaned. “I need comfort food right now. A big slice would hit the spot.”
    Harry smiled and held back a laugh. “Order two large Sicilian’s. We can divide up the leftovers.”
    Emma’s mouth watered just thinking about the spicy sauce, gooey cheese, and authentic Italian meats finding a new home in her belly.
    “Come on in. I’ll give you a brief rundown before the pizza gets here.”
    Emma got up and walked into Harry’s office with Al and Ben following behind. She took a seat on his couch, and he took the chair beside her, several folders littered the coffee table in front of them.
    “First of all, they are letting you out of your contract.”
    Emma didn’t realize how much tension she held in her body until she let it go in that moment. “Did you give them a copy of Aaron’s offer?”
    “Yes. Terrance insisted. He seemed pretty pissed.”
    “What? Because the offer came from Aaron or because he lost?”
    “A little of both, I think.” Harry stood when his fax machine beeped. He picked up and examined the first page. “I guess they expected this outcome. You need to fill all this out and sign them to make your resignation official. You get to keep the SUV, and there are some other provisions you’ll walk away with.”
    “And the show? Did you speak with the network too?” The contract with the network gave her little wiggle room.
    “Yes. That is what took me so long.” Harry sat in his chair and let the fax machine continue to spit out dozens of sheets of paper. “You are on the hook for the rest of the season, some promotional stuff, and the reunion special. After you fulfill those commitments, you’re done.”
    Emma turned toward Al and Ben. “I do love you guys. This is so much harder than I expected.”
    The guys smiled