"Norman instructed, 'I need you to submit an application for a position in Los Angeles'."
"Seriously? You're telling me I should jump up and apply for a job in LA, out of the blue?" Madelyn asked, her tone laced with skepticism and amusement, as she laughed and raised an eyebrow, wondering if Norman was joking.
Norman's face was stern and solemn, his eyes locked onto hers, as he affirmed, "I'm dead serious, Madelyn."
"Oh, you're actually serious?!" Madelyn asked, her tone a mix of surprise and disbelief, as she plopped down beside Norman, crossing her arms and shaking her head, her expression a clear indication of her reluctance to consider the idea,
"I have a great job here, close to home, why would I want to leave that for a new start in LA?"