Tapped

by Dira Sudis

"Did you recommend me?"

... "How did you get this number?"

"Not important. Did you? Answer me."

"Yeah, okay? I did."

"Is that some kind of fucking joke to you, giving me this job?"

"Jesus. You should not have called. And no. And it was six--"

"It was the end of your marriage."

...

"And mine, I think. Stel never said she knew, but I think--"

"Shit. I'm sorry."

"Yeah, well. Me too."

"Look, they asked me, okay? No hard feelings?"

"Nah. I hope the showgirls are pretty."

"Yeah, well I know the Canadians are."

... "Fuck you."

"Don't I wish. Better luck to you."

"You think?"

"I think it could happen."

"That's sweet of you. You change this number, right? It was way too easy to get, and I don't want anything happening. I'd have to deal with your mother. And your sister. And the Canadians."

"Yeah, I know. Consider it done."