“I don’t care momma! What he’s doing is totally unacceptable. What would the children think if they found out?”

“Oh, come on poppa. Don’t get so dramatic. Besides, how could the children find out? It’s not like what he’s doing can be seen by kids.”

“But still. Don’t you think he’s being at least a little unethical?”

“Unethical? Is that where you’re going with it now? He’s not part of a union ya know and we don’t have any rules against it. He only works for us part time and even then it’s a pretty rigid schedule and he’s never failed us, so can’t you find it in yourself and cut him a little slack?”

“OK. OK. I know what you’re gonna say and part of me agrees with you. He saved our butts years ago and we owe him a lot. I’m just having trouble wrapping my head around with what he’s doing. Even though he hasn’t mentioned it, I can’t help but believe he is calling in that marker so I won’t fire his ass. The worst part is, based on the latest reports, I’m going to need him again this year.”

“Poppa, he’s not being that bad. You know you’ve always been a bit of a prude. Look how long it took you to hold my hand in public, let alone actually giving me a kiss.”