But all good things must end, and you get back to work [End]

You share a long embrace with both men beneath the water and then return to your locker room, dressing slowly, knowing that you've spent too much time at the gym. It's nearly three in the afternoon. You look at your phone and are not surprised to see several messages from Mr. Perry. You feel exhausted and a bit giddy and the idea that you have been fired from your shitty job - an idea sure to terrify you when it sinks in - for now only makes you smile.

"You can't tell anybody about this," says Ted. "It would ruin my rep."

You promise not to say anything. Back at the office, Mr. Perry shouts at you and fires you, adding that you need to, "Wipe that stupid grin off your face.

This is serious!"

It takes a few minutes to empty your desk and walk out to the car. You don't know if you'll ever hook up with Ted or Angelos again, but you know that no matter where you work next, no matter how much money you make, you need to get a membership to that gym.

YOU HAD A LOT OF FUN LEARNING TED'S SECRET, BUT IT COST YOU YOUR JOB!