It takes Abigail a little over a week to arrange an outing including Genevieve, Neil, and others in the band for Gloria to meet them. They're playing at an open mic competition at a club in Norcross, not far from where Gloria lives, and this time, Abigail insists on picking her up. She and Gloria … Continue reading Worthy, Part 48
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Worthy, Part 47
Abigail's recruiter follows through on his promise to set up a meeting between Abigail and his other client, Gloria Savage. After making sure both are okay with the idea, he texts each one the other's number. Abigail wrestles with the decision to call or wait to hear from Gloria. She lets a day pass before … Continue reading Worthy, Part 47
Worthy, Part 46
The office where Abigail will be working is in Chamblee, but for her initial orientation phase, she's stationed at the main office downtown for several days, until all her paperwork goes through. There, she takes all the required coursework, ethics, time charging, security awareness, and other topics, all designed to insure she's acknowledged every rule … Continue reading Worthy, Part 46
Worthy, Part 45
As apprehensive as Abigail is about working for Bickering Plummet, she's even more so about telling Genevieve. Cataloging corporate wrongs is a favorite pastime of her cousin's, none more so than Bickering. During a career day at one of her schools in Seattle, Genevieve was asked to present an essay about Bickering Plummet to honor … Continue reading Worthy, Part 45
Worthy, Part 44
A number of interesting consequences result from Alyssa's giving birth in the office of T. J. Bailey's restaurant in Decatur and the first is that the owner awards the Caines and Neil free dinners for life, and since the restaurant is owned by a conglomerate, this offer extends to all their Atlanta area holdings. … Continue reading Worthy, Part 44
Worthy, Part 43
The venue for the band Neil found is called T.J. Bailey's and it's a few blocks off the square in Decatur. It's patterned after a cozy neighborhood bar, but seems way too polished for the traditional, lived in feel they're aiming to achieve. Leah and the Caines are there, along with a moderate crowd of … Continue reading Worthy, Part 43
Worthy, Part 42
Abigail goes by Leah's office to pick up Genevieve who's been helping out to learn more about what Leah does. They're scheduled to practice with the band that night. Neil has found them a local gig to get them a warm up for an upcoming open mic night. "Hi, Abby," Leah says as she buzzes … Continue reading Worthy, Part 42
Worthy, Part 41
Abigail flies back to Seattle Saturday morning and is met at the airport by Rhiannon. She waits until the following Monday before letting her mother know of her decision to relocate. "I'll miss you kiddo," Rhiannon tells her, "but I am so proud of you. I hope I get a chance to meet these ladies … Continue reading Worthy, Part 41
Worthy, Part 36
Abigail sits outside at Starbuck's near Colony Square in Atlanta, awaiting word from Genevieve, who's making her first visit to Leah Walker, the woman they've ascertained is Genevieve's biological mother. The previous day, Abigail went by and just missed seeing Leah, who'd left for a meeting shortly before Abigail dropped in. Her phone rings. "Contact … Continue reading Worthy, Part 36
Worthy, Part 33
Genevieve is set to graduate June 14, and their trip to Atlanta is scheduled for the following Saturday. Neither of them is quite prepared to face the reality that, for Genevieve, it will most likely be a one-way trip. While Abigail will be happy to see Genevieve attending a good school, she doesn't relish the … Continue reading Worthy, Part 33