Welcome to my new story. This is the sequel to A Baby Changes Everything. If you haven't read that one, you might want to do that first or this won't make much sense. Please Read AND review! Enjoy the story!
Rhoda and Joe were sitting on the couch looking through the classifieds. They'd been in that crowded appartment with two babies for long enough. Plus, Mera and Joey were alot more mobile now at eight months and it was getting too dangerous in that small area.
"How about this one, Joe? Two bedroom one and a half bath? We could get a house later one one the kids start school but we can't afford one now. This looks like the next best thing.", Rhoda said. Joe looked at the price and shook his head.
"We can't afford it. Even with both our jobs together. In fact, so far, all the places we've looked into aren't in our budget. I'm not sure what we can do."
"Well, Joe, I've been thinking about looking for steadier work. Honestly I've not been as happy with my current job situation as I used to be. It's hard to concentrate on my work at home and the office was sold out from under me. I'm thinking it might be time for a change anyway. Brenda suggested I look into work that fits some of my other talents and education. I have some prospects that I'm gonna look into tomorrow." Joe nodded, but didn't look happy.
"When were you planning on talking to me about this?" Rhoda sighed.
"I was waiting for the twins to go to sleep. Joe I wasn't trying to hide this from you. I swear. Brenda just noticed I had something on my mind and got it out of me before you got home. I was just waiting for the right moment to bring it up. You beleive me, right?" Joe sighed as well and said,
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"Yeah, I beleive you. I don't want to fight about the little things anymore. That's what nearly split us up in the first place. Besides, I want you to be happy. C'mere." Rhoda scooted over and into her husband's arms. He held her for several minutes and then pulled her close for a big kiss. unfortunately, the moment was interupted by Joey crying for his supper. That woke up Mera who started crying simply because her brother was. Rhoda and Joe looked at each other and chuckled.
"Well, time to get back to reality!", Rhoda said, as they each picked up a baby. The next day, Ida came over to watch the babies while Rhoda went out to pound the pavement. Unfortunately, the day did NOT go as planned. She was turned down at EVERY place she went to. By the time she reached a place called Doyle's Costumes, she was physically and emotionally exausted. She went in and walked over to the desk where a grumpy looking man sat attempting to go over the books. Rhoda could tell right away that attempting was the key word here. She spoke up,
"I'm Rhoda Morganstern. I'm looking for Jack Doyle." The man barely looked at her as he replied.
"Well, you're outta luck. He's dead."
"Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. Who's in charge here?",Rhoda asked
"Me.", the man replied
"Good. I'm here about a job.", Rhoda responded
"Not hiring.", was the short answer.
"Well, you should be. Your books are a mess. I can fix that for ya. I have experience in costume design. I had my own business so I know all about budgets and bringing in new business.", Rhoda continued.
"Look lady. I told you I'm not hiring!", the man snapped again.
"How about just a trial period?"
"No! Now if you aren't here for a costume, get out.", The man said, rudely. Rhoda sighed and turned to go. She hadn't gotten far before her heal broke and she nearly fell down. That was the last straw. Rhoda burst into tears and sat in the nearest chair. The man got uncomfortable.
"Ah now please lady. Stop crying. I can't bear a crying dame." Rhoda looked up and him and said,
"You do NOT know what I've been through. It's pouring down rain out there and I've been pounding the pavement all day. I have two twins at home and my husband and I need a bigger place. We can't afford one on just his job. You were my last hope. Then on top of that, this damn heal broke!" Before the man could reply, Another man came out and said,
"Hey, Jack, I'm having trouble with the bear costume. And a school called and they want us to provide the Lion costume for their production for the wizzard of Oz.
"Tell them no. We don't have any Lion costumes, Ramon.", the man bellowed.
"Alright, Jack. What about the bear though?", Ramon responded. Jack glared and said,
"What about it? Figure it out yourself." Ramon nodded and headed back to the back. Rhoda stared at Jack for a moment.
"YOU'RE Jack Doyle! You lied to me!"
"Yeah, I lied! So sue me! That still doesn't change the fact that I'm NOT hiring!", Jack yelled back.
"Jack, you're turning away business! I can help. The Lion costume for example. Just take the bear costume and get some of this fringe over here and put it on. Voila! A Lion costume.", Rhoda insisted. Jack just glared at her before walking away. Rhoda limped after him.
"How about this. I'll work on comission. You pay me a percentage of all the new business that I bring in." Jack thought about that for a moment, then said.
"You may have a point, there, Morganstern. Alright, I'll try ya out."
"Ah, thanks! Thankyou so much!"
"This is just a trial period. If I don't like you or you don't like me, I'll fire ya!"
"Fair enough.", Rhoda replied, then added,
"Do you have a pair of shoes or something I could borrow to get home?" Jack looked around and found a box of costume animal feet.
"What size are ya?" Rhoda chuckled but looked through the box. Soon she was walking down the street to the Subway in a nice pair of Gorilla feet, with a new bright outlook on life. She couldn't wait to get home and tell her family about her new job.
Well, there's chapter one. Hope you liked it. Chapter two will come soon. Remember, ALL reviews are MUCH appreciated! Thanks!
