Bringing Mel Home

Melanie was surprised at just how familiar her new surroundings felt once she reappeared. She wasn't in her own bedroom, but it looked very similar . In fact, it seemed like she was still in the mansion. Moments later, her hunch was confirmed as Chantelle entered the room clutching a laptop and nestling a plump green frog between her boobs. Melanie couldn't even look what she thought was Lexie in her bulging frog eyes.

"It worked!" Chantelle exclaimed excitedly "You're a genius Mags!"

"What, wait, that's Maggie?" Mel asked in confusion "How do you know? And where is Lex?"

"We're not sure, but this amphibious genius is definitely Mags" the former FBI agent answered "Locating your wife and Sophie is the priority now. But the good news is we have you back!"

"What does that mean?" Melanie wondered.

"Mags was able to hack into the MDA app and take control of it using AI. All of your other jobs have been cancelled. The glitches have hired you for the next 24 hours, and you will be rehired by us automatically every day going forward. In other words, you are under the control of the glitches now!"

"Under the control of the glitches?" Mel repeated with a slight frown.

"Don't worry, I'm sure none of us will take advantage of your situation, no matter how tempting it might be" Chantelle chuckled "The important thing is you are home now. And you are here to stay!"

"That's amazing, thank you so much! And thank you too Maggie!" Melanie broke out into a relieved smile "But isn't Rebecca going to freak?"

"Probably" Chantelle admitted "Though it does seem as if she has taken her eye off the ball a little bit recently. Like something is distracting her."

Maggie croaked in agreement. She had noticed that too.

"I can't help but think this will get her attention again" Mel speculated "But right now I'm not even going to worry about that. I'm just relieved I can stay here and not have to go on any more jobs. Thank you again so much, both of you!"

Mel stood up and made her way to the door.

"So, now you're a free woman, what are your plans?" Chantelle asked curiously.

"Uh, I was kind of in the middle of a conversation with someone when I teleported here" Melanie answered "I should probably get back to them"

"Honestly Mags" Chantelle giggled once Mel had left the room "I feel like I am living in a soap opera!"