A medical condition (oblivious route)

I think for a few seconds about what he could possibly mean. My first thought was something sex related, but I move on quickly from that. He would never try something like that with Abby. Then I think I get it.

"Do you have, like, a medical condition or something you need help with?"

He stares at me for a while, dumbfounded. "Are you-" Then he stops himself and slowly smiles. "Yeah. Yeah, you got it. I have a, uh, medical condition that she could help me with."

I nod. He was probably dumbfounded that I guessed it right away. "I thought so. But why Abby? Why not a nurse or a specialist or something?"

"Well, you remember how good she was with animals and stuff. She has such a kind touch. I'm sure she would be perfect for what I need."

He isn't wrong about that. She always had a knack for nursing sick or injured animals back to full health. "What is your condition called?"

"Ah, sorry buddy, but it's kinda private."

"Oh man, I shouldn't have asked. I'm sorry."

He puts up his hands. "Don't worry about it. All you need to know is that I require care multiple times a day, lasting between thirty minutes and two hours on average, and requires someone with a soft touch and other... attributes... that Abigail has in spades."

"Whew. That's a tempting offer. I mean, that's much less time than a regular job... and she would be working from home, too..." I think out loud.

"She would have to travel with me occasionally to certain functions or on business trips, but she would mostly be here at home, yes," he clarifies. A smile spreads across my face. This dinner was just supposed to be a fun distraction. Now, out of nowhere, it's leading to a solution where he won't end up homeless at all! "So, what do you say?" he asks.

"I mean, yes, of course! I can't turn an offer that good down!" I look around at his apartment. "I guess we just need to work out the details..." Honestly, I would take just the broom closet if that's what it takes.

"Naturally. I have four bedroom, so I'll let you guys have two of the spares, though I'm keeping the master bedroom. You guys will have free reign when it comes to the laundry room and kitchen, and I'll provide all the food, though you can of course buy anything else for you guys to share. I have two parking spots, so you guys can use the other one."

"Wow. That's very generous. You better make Abby work hard to earn it!" I joke.

He laughs loudly, "Oh, don't worry about that. I'm definitely getting my money's worth out of her."

"Getting your money's worth out of who?" Abby says, yawning as rubbing her eyes as she walks back to the table and sit down.

"Babe, I have some really good news," I tell her, and explain all the offer than George just made to us. She stays quiet during my explanation, her face not betraying a hint of emotion as I go through everything. It's not until I'm done with my explanation that she finally shows how she is feeling.