Nathaniel volunteered his company’s recruitment office to review Hannah’s resume only if she wanted.

She accepted the review but declined his offer to call the hospital on her behalf.

“I need them to hire me because I can do the job,” she said.

“That’s fair.”

“You don’t seem offended.”

“I’m learning not to be.”

They sat in the lobby after the others left.

Snow had begun to powder the pavement outside.