BOOK EXCERPT “Is there ever a good time for a funeral?” she asked. She had tears in her eyes and was determined not to let them fall in front of her boss. Career suicide , she thought. “Oh, I know, Jana,” said Rob. “I just don’t know how we can spare you right now with the new fall schedule coming up. We have guests to book and segments to decide on.” He sat behind his desk and looked up at her as she stood there. He could see she was upset and felt selfish for even mentioning work at a time like this. “I’ll be available on my cell, my computer, etc., and Quincy can start on the guest bookings, but I’ve got to go, Ron. It’s my family,” said Jana. Her stomach lurched at the thought of going back home after all these years. It had been what…eight, nine, no … ten years since she’d been home. “Go, Jana,” said Rob. “We’ll be fine and we’ll call you only if we need you. Do what you need to do and take whatever time you need,” he said. He knew it was a lie; he wanted her
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