Dangerous Therapy: O'Connor Brothers (Volume 1) by Rhonda Brewer Read Free Book Online

and she was trying to be optimistic. The lady that interviewed her was nice enough, but there was something strange in the way she watched Stephanie. The questions she asked weren’t your typical interview questions either. Mrs. Nightingale was definitely a little eccentric.
    Back at home, her nephew was making his presence known and he didn’t sound pleased. Little Daniel Douglas certainly had a healthy set of lungs, especially when he was screaming the roof off the house at four in the morning. It wasn’t that Stephanie regretted her decision to have Marina and Danny live with her. She just liked to sleep through the night once in a while. Danny however, had other ideas.
    Marina was talking in soothing tones to the baby. Only three months and Marina was a pro at figuring out what he needed. According to Marina, Danny had different cries. One for when he was hungry, one for when he was tired, one for when he needed to be changed and one for just needing a cuddle. It all sounded the same to Stephanie. Loud.
    “Hey!” Stephanie walked into the living room.
    “How was the interview?” Marina rocked Danny, patting his little behind and the crying began to subside. Must have been a cuddle cry.
    “Good. The lady who owns it interviewed me.” Stephanie flopped down on the sofa.
    “Why do you look so unsure about her?”
    “I don’t know. She was nice enough, but she kept giving me the strangest looks and asked really personal questions.” Stephanie said.
    “Like what?” Marina moved Danny to her shoulder.
    “Well, she asked me if I was seeing anyone and if I’d rather live in town or outside of town,” Stephanie said. “Oh, and the best one was if I believed in love at first sight.”
    “Weird.” Marina chuckled.
    “Yeah, but I guess she was a little distracted. She attended a funeral this morning.” It made Stephanie feel awful that the woman had to perform an interview after going to a funeral.
    “I’m surprised she just didn’t postpone the interview.” Marina placed Danny in his bouncy seat.
    “I know, but this job would be perfect,” Stephanie said. “I wouldn’t be stuck in a building; I’d be doing a lot more physical therapy as well as personal care.”
    “And the money is great!” Marina laughed.
    “That too!” Stephanie’s stomach rumbled. She hadn’t eaten all day. On her way to the kitchen, her phone vibrated in her pocket.
    “Hello!”
    “Can I speak with Stephanie Kelly, please?” It was a female voice with an Irish lilt to her voice. The kind you heard from up on the Southern shore. The same accent as Mrs. Nightingale.
    “Speaking!” Stephanie said.
    “This is Cora Nightingale.”
    “Oh, hello Mrs. Nightingale.” She waved at Marina and crossed her fingers.
    “Cora, please! I just wanted to let you know I’m very impressed with you. You’re exactly what we need for our team. I’m calling to offer you a position with us.”
    Stephanie danced around in a circle. “Thank you so much, Cora.” She used her most professional voice. “I’d love to work with your team, and I gladly accept your offer.”
    “That’s grand, Stephanie,” Cora said. “Can you come by tomorrow so we can get the necessary paperwork completed?”
    “I’ll be there first thing in the morning if that’s okay.”
    “Wonderful. I’ll see you then.” Stephanie ended the call and danced around the living room waving her arms in the air.
    “Did you get the job?” Marina chuckled.
    “Yep!” Stephanie said. “I’m so happy right now.”
    “Gee, I never would have guessed.” Marina feigned surprise.
    Stephanie immediately called her parents to give them the good news. As usual, they decided a celebration supper was in order. Her mother always thought any good news should be honored with a family meal which wasn’t a bad thing because nobody cooked like Janet Kelly.
    The mouth-watering aroma of roast beef invaded Stephanie’s nose as soon as they walked into the house. Jigs Dinner with