The Click Trilogy (39 page)
Authors: Lisa Becker
And Ashley, I have had some doozies. How can we forget Linda?
Fingers crossed. I'll keep you posted.
From: Ashley Gordon – October 17, 2012 – 8:52 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Oh, Linda was by far my favorite. What a crazy lady!
From: PBCupLover – October 17, 2012 – 9:02 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: Ashley Gordon, Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
I don’t think I’ve heard about her. I’m sitting on a very boring conference call. Fill me in.
From: cassidy – October 17, 2012 – 9:07 AM
To:
Subject: Fwd: Debbie the Dancing Cat
omg!
h’s & k’s,
cassidy
From: Renee Greene – October 17, 2012 – 9:10 AM
To: PBCupLover
Cc: Ashley Gordon, Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Linda was a whack job. One day, I came into the office and she started yelling at me and asking what I was wearing. I told her a business suit – like always. She then proclaimed, “No more suits. We’re going casual. Everyone start wearing jeans.” Two weeks later, she screamed (at the top of her lungs) at me from across the hall, “What the hell are you wearing?!!!” I replied, “Jeans. You told us to start dressing casual” to which she said, “I changed my mind. Back to suits.”
From: PBCupLover – October 17, 2012 – 9:14 AM
To: Renee Greene
CC: Ashley Gordon, Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Uh, yeah. Sounds a bit crazy. But also sounds like you’re used to getting yelled at. Maybe you should just suck it up.
From: Shelley Manning – October 17, 2012 – 9:20 AM
To: Renee Greene
CC: Ashley Gordon, PBCupLover, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
No way. All of these bitches suck. Renee needs to kick some ass.
From: Renee Greene – October 17, 2012 – 9:24 AM
To: Shelley Manning
CC: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Okay, okay. I will take all of this incredible – however conflicting – advice and do my best to passionately articulate my case but with as little emotion as possible while still standing up for myself with a take-no-prisoners attitude but not coming across as too obstinate. Whew! I’m already exhausted. I’ll let you know how it goes.
From: Renee Greene – October 17, 2012 – 10:47 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Very interesting discussion with my boss today about one Miranda Jencey. I told her that I had interviewed with her a long time ago for a job and that based on my interactions with her, I didn't think she would mesh well with our team's dynamic. My perspective was that our team responds better to a different managerial approach than the one she has.
My boss thanked me for my insight and said she agreed. She apparently knew Miranda from several industry organizations and boards and didn't think she would succeed at our company. That's my boss's way of saying she thinks Miranda is a shrew. She just needed someone else to give her the thumbs down so she had ammunition to go to senior management. She knew that I would be astute enough to see the real Miranda right away.
Ding dong the witch is dead! Well, not that I wish death upon her. I just don't want to work with her. And, makes me feel good that my boss thinks I'm astute. *cue applause* Thanks all for the advice and encouragement.
From: PBCupLover – October 17, 2012 – 10:51 AM
To: Renee Greene
CC: Ashley Gordon, Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
As you would say, "hurrah!" Happy for you, Babe. I'll be home late tonight but if you can stay awake, we can have a glass of wine and toast to your astuteness and a-cuteness.
From: Shelley Manning – October 17, 2012 – 11:45 AM
To: PBCupLover
CC: Ashley Gordon, Renee Greene, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
KA-BOOM! Way to set that torpedo loose. That'll show her. You can't treat people like shit and expect to get away with it. What goes around, comes around. Good for you!
From: Mark Finlay – October 17, 2012 – 2:30 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: Ashley Gordon, Renee Greene, PBCupLover, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Glad it all worked out. But really, I think you should start your own firm. You would probably make tons more money and have more control over the types of clients you want to work with. Something to consider. You know I could be a great asset in helping you get it all set up. I've got the know-how from doing my own thing and as you've been kind enough to point out on several occasions, I am – ahem – organized. Let me know.
From: Renee Greene – October 17, 2012 – 2:38 PM
To: Mark Finlay
Cc: PBCupLover, Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon, cassidy
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Aw, thanks for the offer to help me out there, Mark. You’ve already done enough by recommending Ethan for the CFO position. But I think I'm fine staying put where I am...for now. Enough changes going on in my life as it is.
From: Ashley Gordon – October 17, 2012 – 9:07 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Glad it all worked out. I must say, I don’t miss office politics. But I do miss having adult conversations. Promise you’ll keep me in the loop on stuff after the baby arrives. This is a lonely life.
From: Renee Greene – October 18, 2012 – 8:52 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Advice needed - desperately!
Of course, Ashley. Life wouldn’t be the same without your input and participation. I hope you talked with your doctor. Hang in there. I love you!
From: Renee Greene – October 18, 2012 – 10:13 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Bonus time!
I just landed me a nice little cash bonus. Perhaps some reverberations from the Miranda Jencey KA-BOOM. All I can say is, KA-CHING! Let’s go out tonight and celebrate.
From: PBCupLover – October 18, 2012 – 10:18 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Bonus time!
Awesome! Congrats, Babe. I must say, I’m especially happy because this is going to be my marriage for money. The next time I get married, it’s going to be for love.
From: Renee Greene – October 18, 2012 – 10:20 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Bonus time!
Oh, really. Well next time, I’m going to marry for looks.
From: PBCupLover – October 18, 2012 – 10:21 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Bonus time!
Ooooh, ouch! That hurts. Love ya, Babe!
From: Renee Greene – October 18, 2012 – 10:22 AM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Bonus time!
As Shelley once told me, “Those who like me, raise your hand. Those who don’t, raise your standards.” Ha! Love you, too. See you tonight.
From: Renee Greene – October 22, 2012 – 10:01 AM
To: Ashley Gordon, Shelley Manning, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Cc: PBCupLover
Subject: Ghost of a chance…
…anyone is interested in doing something for Halloween? Ethan and I have no plans yet.
From: Ashley Gordon – October 22, 2012 – 10:35 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
I’m on official baby watch. I was at the doctor’s office this morning, literally crying and begging her to take him out. I can’t take much more of this.
From: Renee Greene – October 22, 2012 – 10:38 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
Him? Take
him
out? My sweet angel is a
him
? Oh! I am so excited! In fact, I’m crying right now.
From: Ashley Gordon – October 22, 2012 – 10:42 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
First of all, what would you have said if I called him a her?
From: Renee Greene – October 22, 2012 – 10:43 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
I would have cried then, too. I’m just so happy for you and that lucky little baby.
From: Ashley Gordon – October 22, 2012 – 10:45 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
Well, just hold your horses…and those tears! I just used
him
as a non-descript pronoun. I just don’t like calling him or her, “it.” We don’t know the baby’s gender and won’t be finding out until the big moment. I’m praying it’s soon.
From: Renee Greene – October 22, 2012 – 10:47 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
Damit woman! You are seriously going to drive me stark raving mad. Now
I’m
crying…out of frustration!
From: Ashley Gordon – October 22, 2012 – 10:49 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
Ha! That’s the only good thing about dragging this pregnancy out. I know it’s driving you nuts.
From: Renee Greene – October 22, 2012 – 10:50 AM
To: Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
Oooooh. You’re mean. If you weren’t carrying my sweet angel in your belly…
From: Shelley Manning – October 23, 2012 – 9:12 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
I will be in Seattle. But, I’ve got a doozy of a costume this year…deviled egg.
From: Renee Greene – October 23, 2012 – 9:52 AM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
Egg-celent costume! And quite apropos, don’t you think?
From: Shelley Manning – October 23, 2012 – 10:58 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay, cassidy
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
True. I am an egg-emplary devil.
From: Mark Finlay – October 23, 2012 – 11:12 AM
To: Renee Greene
Cc: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Shelley Manning, cassidy
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
A devil? Really? Don’t you think you’re putting all of your eggs in one basket?
From: Shelley Manning – October 23, 2012 – 11:59 AM
To: Mark Finlay
Cc: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Renee Greene, cassidy
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
Omelettin’ you slide on that one, Finlay.
From: cassidy – October 23, 2012 – 2:25 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Cc: PBCupLover, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay, Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Ghost of a chance…
well, underneath that hard shell, i think your soft and gooey inside.