Starter for @faiirytaleskies (Mati)
When: Present
Where: Rescue Paws
It was a long day at the office, but thankfully without too many tears. Julie looked down at the dog curled up under her feet. She was in the middle of finishing up her notes, but still trying to figure out if this particular "patient," a stray puppy, would be going home with her for the next couple of days. Sometimes, she liked to take the strays without fosters in for a few nights, then they could decompress independently before moving into the shelter or a more permanent foster home. Julie was still in a mental debate when the hinge on the office door opened. She looked up at the sight of Mati and offered a slight smile. "Hey, what do you think about maybe stopping for some fries on the way home today?" She asked, testing the waters. "I'm sorry about having to cancel this weekend -- my mom got a flat in Rochester."
Technically, her mother did get a flat in Rochester. She hadn't called Julie for help, though. The white lie was better than the truth. Even if she did feel guilty for lying to her favorite coworker rather than sharing the truth.