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“You e nod He knows me that well

“Well, his counseling is mandatory, and I have to report back to his e will be more productive”

“He’s going to be difficult for you,” Raul murmurs, and I can hear the worry in his voice He alorries for o when I took ht need to share a bit of yourself with hiet him to open up”

“Wouldn’t be the first time I’ve had to do that,” I reply as I pick up“I wonder what the best approach to take with him is You were in the barn… you heard how averse he is to anything that promises him even a sliver of hope”

“Just hit him with your rays of sunshine, Nora You have a special talent inpeople believe in the best”

I snort, because he’s veryI don’t have special powers or talent I’h ive the proper kind of guidance

I’ll google hiround on hiive me some ideas on how to handle our next session on Friday

But, for now, there are s to discuss at dinner I take a sip of my beer, put the bottle back down, and then lean forward “So… tonight’s bingo at the co,” I tease

“So,” Raul replies gruffly, his focus on his tacos suddenly super intense

“So, you should go sit with her She’s totally sweet on you”

“Cierra esa boca,” he gru—but his cheeks are turning slightly red under the dark tan he has “I’ about who’s sweet on me and who’s not”

“MaryBeth Henson is most definitely not sweet on you,” I say with a snort

“Good,” he replies with a smirk “She’s a harridan”