Im the kitchen, while Sally helped herself to James's coffee supply and machine, she took deep breaths while she processed everything her brother had just dropped on her. After several sips, and holding up a finger when he tried to speak, she seemed to decide she was ready.
"So." She started, "Not your girlfriend."
"Told you."
"Right..."
"I need you to keep watch while I'm at work."
"Youhuh?", she shook her head gently and stared in disbelief. "Excuse me?"
"Just...company so she doesn't freak out, and someone to hide her if it needs done."
"Why would I do that?"
"To maybe save a life?"
"...dammit, fine.", She sighed in resignation, setting her coffee down with a harsh clack. "What do I tell Mom when she asks why I'm coming over every day?"
"...Tell her I got a dog?"
"She'll notice I don't smell like dog."
"Hm. Tell her I'm paying you to clean and watch my place as an excuse to give you extra money?"
"Aaaaand my pay is 75 dollars each day." Shit. He hadn't thought she'd actually charge him for that. He pursed his lips in annoyance. "You're also paying me to secretly guard a literal alien fugitive, so I'm coming pretty cheap here, Jamie."
"Fine, fine...damnit...but you start tomorrow at 7."
"Deal."
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