My Cousin Read the Headline Out Loud at Thanksgiving

studied my face for a second.

He was searching for sarcasm.

He didn’t find any.

That seemed to bother him.

“You know,” he said, “I could probably help you.”

“Oh?”

“We’re always hiring administrative staff.”

“I already work there.”

“You know what I mean.”

“I don’t think I do.”

The room became noticeably quieter.

Marcus smiled the way people smile before explaining continue reading …