I wondered over to my new office and noticed the only entrance was via the women's change room. I a small window with blinds that allowed me to see mo...t of the team locker bay and the exit of the shower room. Two more ladies came by to say hi and both seemed to lean over my desk for a period of time to shake my hand after their game. Neither seemed bothered that they were changing only a few meters away from my office and my wide open door. I stayed put and did some paperwork and. " Sounds like fun," I mumbled; my mouth full. I was having doubts; I was getting used, barely (no pun intended), to being nude in a controlled environment But this was different, this was 'outside'.Kelly came back in and asked if we could come out and help her pack a few things. Jill gleefully said OK and I followed her outside. Thank god, her van was parked behind the house and not on the street."Hey, Joe, will you grab that easel in the hall?" directed Kelly, I shook my head and went. ’ I stated simply. ‘That is one of the things we wish to discuss with you. We have always told you that whomever you chose, we would welcome him into the family. Your Steve is delightful. He took Dad and me out to lunch today, which he didn’t have to do.’ Mom beamed. ‘He is very special to me, even though we have only known each other for a couple of days. I was going to quit my job and return. I am glad you like him.’ I hesitated. ‘I know that might come as a shock, but it feels right.’ . Alice texted again.So, you see. My plan didn’t backfire. It was a win-win for me. Either McKinley would leave you, and I could have a clear path to be there for him, hoping he would fall in love with me. Or he would fire me and set me free.Grace didn’t know how to answer at first. Then she responded.He’s very hurt by what he sees as your betrayal. It might help him to know you weren’t trying to embarrass him. Alice was blunt in her reply.I spent too many years worrying about McKinley’s feelings.