Chapter 6

Del gave a determined nod and left the room.

Babe swallowed, trying to work up her courage, then drew in a deep breath and took the receiver off the phone on the wall. Her hands were shaking and sweaty as she dialed the number given in the ad. What was wrong with her? It was only a freaking phone call.

Fifteen minutes later, she hung up and went to find Delilah.

“Babe? You look like you’ve had the shock of your life. They turned you down?” Del sounded upset for her.

“No. No, I got the interview.”

“That’s my girl!”

Babe appreciated the support, but she still felt dazed. “Del…they want me at the institute as soon as I can get there.”

“All right, then. Take a shower and make yourself presentable. I’ll lay out some clothes for you.”