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(former) clients. “Tell me.”
    He wrung his hands together. “I stepped out of my office earlier today. When I came back, I caught Rach going through my cell phone.”
    Ugh. I can’t believe she’d do that during office hours without a lookout. “What did she say when you asked her about it?”
    “I didn’t.” He glanced away as if embarrassed. “Things have been tense between us the last couple days, and I didn’t want to make things worse. Do you think I should talk to her about it? We’re supposed to be able to tell each other anything.”
    It felt obvious how much Noah cared about Rach, but I’d been wrong before. My lips twisted to the side. “I think you should examine your own motivations first. Once you’re sure what you want, discuss it with her.”
    He squinted, then tilted his head as if confused. “Okay . . .”
    “Good.” I checked the time, and started to stress. “Anything else?”
    He paused, then shook his head. “Thanks, Kristen.”
    “No problem.” I nodded, hoping he was on the up-and-up with my friend.
    Once Noah had (finally) left for lunch, I searched Chloe’s husband’s name online and discovered he’d accepted a new job in Oregon. Jackpot.
    Picking up the telephone receiver, I punched in Chloe’s extension, and got her voicemail. “Hi, Chloe. It’s Kristen. Can we talk for a few minutes when you’re available? It’s really important. Thanks.”
    Sighing with frustration as I hung up the phone, I forced myself to stay calm. It’s not like Chloe had announced her resignation yet, so surely I’d be the first person to pitch for the job. With my background in psychology, and my college job as a human resources assistant, I had a good chance at getting hired.
    But, I needed a back-up just in case it fell through.
    Clicking the mouse onto the web browser, I typed in the address for my career counseling class, Career Crush, and read my assignment for the day:
    Dear Kristen Moore,
     
    Tired of going to a job you don’t love? Wishing you could find the perfect career? Well, you’re on track. Congratulations for signing up at Career Crush!
     
    Your Task: When searching for the career you love, keep all possibilities open. Your task is to shadow someone in a career you wouldn’t normally choose, write down your experience in 1-2 pages, then turn it in for our evaluation. It’s essential that you include aspects that you both liked and disliked.
     
    Ready, set, find your career crush!
     
    Sincerely,
    The Staff at Career Crush
    I logged off Noah’s computer, slipped my purse strap over my shoulder, then headed for the door wondering who had a job I could shadow.
    Ding! Ding!
    Pulling my phone out of my handbag, I checked the screen to find a text from Ethan: Hey. You rushed out so fast last night I didn’t get the time for your party Saturday. Let me know. ~E
    Hmmm. Instead of texting Ethan back, I tapped on his number, then listened as the phone rang.
    “Hey, Kristen.” I heard a click in the background that sounded like a door closing. “I didn’t expect you to call.”
    Ooops. He might be on a lunch date for all I knew. “Am I interrupting something?”
    “No,” he said quickly. “Just eating at my desk, writing motions, the usual stuff.”
    Knowing he was alone, I smiled into my phone. “Sounds scintillating.”
    His low chuckle sent chills through me. I swallowed. “I’m calling for a favor.”
    “Name it.”
    “It’s for my career counseling program.” I pressed my cell further against my ear. “I need to observe a career that I wouldn’t normally choose. Then I thought: lawyer. What do you say?”
    He paused a moment. “How about tomorrow?”
    “That would be amazing.” I blinked, surprised he’d worked me into his schedule so soon. “I don’t get off until five. Is that too late?”
    “Not at all. Our staff leaves at five, too. But, most of the attorneys stay late. Should be plenty of paper pushing for you to observe