“I’ll order it through the store account and get you a good discount. You can pay for it when it arrives, if that works.”
“It does. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to be able to practice.”
“I’ll call you at Landon’s when it comes in.”
“Perfect. Thanks again.”
“No problem.”
Amanda went to Linc’s office and knocked on the door. “Hi there.”
“Amanda, hi. Come in.” Linc stood and gestured for her to have a seat. “The training seemed to go very well this morning. You did a wonderful job.”
“Thank you. I’m glad you were pleased.”
“Very much so. You handled their concerns like the pro you are.”
“It takes a minute, but once they realize these products aren’t that different from other health and wellness items, it does get easier for them to speak about them without getting embarrassed.”
“I appreciate your outstanding effort to help them see that. I think the product line will be a huge hit in our store and especially in the catalog.”
“I agree. What do you think of the idea of hiding the products in the store to make it a bit of a scavenger hunt to find them?”
“Brilliant. I talked to Wade about that, and he agrees.”
“I’ll make myself available to the sales team this week to work out any concerns or remaining issues.”
“And then what’s next for you?”
“I was hoping to discuss that with you.”
“I heard from Dani and from Landon that you’re interested in a position with our company.”
“I am. She mentioned the assistant manager job at the warehouse.”
“That’s open, but we have another thing coming up that I think might interest you even more.”
“What’s that?”
“Catalog director. Cameron and Lucy have overseen the first iteration of the catalog, but it’s going to be issued quarterly, so we’ll need fresh content and art for the cover with every new edition. With the first catalog hitting in September, we’re going to need Cam and Lucy focused on the website and e-commerce full time, which leaves us in need of someone to oversee the catalog going forward. Would that interest you?”
Amanda didn’t even have to think about it. “One hundred percent yes.”
Linc’s smile unfolded slowly across his handsome face. “You sure about that?”
They shared a laugh.
“It’s perfect. There’s nothing I’d rather do. I’ve been wanting to write more, and the kind of profiles I’ll be doing for the first catalog is the sort of thing I’m eager to do. That position would be a perfect fit for me.”
“I had a feeling you might say so.” He handed her a sheet of paper that detailed the offer, including salary and benefits.
Tears appeared out of nowhere, as they often did these days. “I’m sorry.” She accepted the tissue he handed her. “I’m sure Molly told you I’ve been an emotional disaster area since the fire.”
“She certainly didn’t put it that way.”
“Well, it’s true. I’m on emotional overload. Your son has been a saint.”
“He’s a good boy.”
“He’s a wonderful man.”
Linc nodded. “That he is.”
“Have you heard about my daughter?”
“I have.”
“At some point, she’ll be coming to live with me, and it’s important that I’m upfront with you about how she’ll be my top priority.”
“I wouldn’t expect anything different. This is a family-friendly company. I raised ten children while running this place. I never missed a game or a play or a parent-teacher conference, and I don’t expect my employees to either. We cover for each other as needed, and we put family first. Always.”
The trickle of tears became a torrent. She used the tissue to mop them up. “I’m mortified.”
Laughing, Linc got up and came around the desk to sit next to her in the other chair. “Don’t be. You’ve had a lot to deal with all at once. Anyone would be overwhelmed.”
“Your company is exactly what I need right now, and I gratefully accept your wonderful offer. I promise to work very hard for you.”
“I have no doubt that you will, and we’re thrilled to welcome you to the team—and the family.”
“Thank you so much. I promise not to be one of those people who cries at work.”
His warm smile touched her. “It’ll all be fine. I promise. My father-in-law likes to say that we usually figure out our path when we’re already on it, and I’ve found that to be very true.”
“That sounds about right. I suppose I need to get busy finding a place to live and buying sheets and towels.”
“I know just the place to get everything you need—with an