"You do?" Gen seemed like such a nice person, how could she understand this kind of thing? Mary suddenly felt very aware of her surroundings.

"I...I'm sorry, I shouldn't bug you like this at work." She felt so stupid now. Her cheeks flushed. "I just...we can talk about it later...I'm sorry. Maybe you could come over? I live right down the street." She'd make dinner....rather she'd order dinner for them.

"I just don't want you to get in trouble..."