The Coworkers

“Well, Bob, we’ve had three ladies from your past now. Care to hazard a guess on who else we’re bringing in?”

Bob seems to be busy trying to wrap his head around what’s going on, but distractedly answers, “Just please tell me it’s not one of my ex-wives.”

Heidi giggles, “The Producers batted the idea around a bit, but that particular **** fantasy has been done to **** on other seasons. No we very carefully selected contestants that would benefit as much from this experience as you. We’re aiming for a different demographic this time. But enough about that.

“She’s been working with you for five years now, four of those as your direct supervisor, but in that time the two of you have developed a relationship without much of the usual power dynamic. She’s not just your boss, she’s your partner… Cassie!”

Cassie comes through the door, glaring at Bob the whole way, and looking unsteady on even the kitten heels that are on her feet. She’s not a small woman, 5’10” with a sizable bustline and a broad back, but she also carries a bit of extra weight, although most of this is disguised by the dress she wears, a midnight blue number that accentuates her ample cleavage but runs all the way to her ankles. “I swear to God, Dobbs, if this is your fault, I will straight up kill you.”

Heidi’s hand is already in motion. “Oh he has nothing to do with this dear.”

Cassie immediately straightens up, seeming to gain a bit more poise. Heidi leans toward the camera and in a conspiratorial stage whisper says “She has perfect balance now.” Heidi turns to Bob, “I know it’s not as dramatic as some of the other changes we’ve made but it’s quite substantial.” She looks over at Cassie who is currently staring at her own left foot in disbelief. Her left foot, because it was the only one she was standing on.

After Cassie had taken her seat Heidi started again. “So I’m sure you’ve figured out who’s next, darling. She’s been toying with you, torturing you for months. Leading you on only to turn you down. Well, no more… Kayla!”

The 19 year old can certainly pull off the two inch Mary Janes she’s wearing, but instead of the slow runway walk that the others have been doing, Kayla literally runs across the floor and launches herself into Bob’s lap, much to everyone’s shock including Heidi. Wardrobe has put her in a frilly pink dress that’s quite at odds with her short buzzed bleach blonde hair.

After catching his breath, Bob chuckles. “Hey Babygirl.”

Kayla smiles and gives him a kiss on the cheek, “Hey Bob.”

“Ahem.” Heidi finally gets her bearings and waves her hand, resulting in Kayla levitating out of Bob’s lap and coming to rest in a chair. “This’ll be another of those invisible transformations, folks. Kayla will find that she’s now double jointed, and not in the bad way.”

Bob finds himself laughing at Heidi’s discomfiture, and that’s one trait that all those assembled can agree on. Bob has an infectious laugh.

After the moment of levity disperses, and Heidi regains her composure she mutters something about fixing it in post and carries on. “So now we have your past and your present here, Bob. There are two other contestants, and I promise you that there’s no way you can guess who they are. The only hint I’ll give you is they all have two things in common!

“And with that, I think it’s time for a word from our sponsors!”