When Ellar realized Doretta was crashing his home to get settled in San Joto, he thought, 'Having an extra person hanging around is gonna be a bit of a hassle.

Finding her a job might help her move out sooner.' "Got any job preferences? I could lend a hand with the search," Ellar offered, his brow furrowing.

"Thanks.

I've got a master's in management.

Gonna scope out what the local job scene's after," Doretta replied, indicating she wanted to suss out the job market first.

Doretta noticed Ellar's expression and laughed.

' You didn't think I was looking for a job in housekeeping or caregiving, did you?" From Ellar's reaction, she had guessed his initial assumption.

She understood that El la r probably thought of her as just someone from rural areas.

But if she had no skills or qualifications, she wouldn't have bothered coming all the way to San Joto; she could have easily found a job back home.

Ellar felt a bit embarrassed; he had indeed thought so initially, but Doretta's education and field of study had quickly corrected his assumption.

out your resume yet?" Ellar asked, trying to shift the awkward

to a few places and am waiting to hear back," Doretta said, not

apologetic, offered, "If those companies don't pan out, I'll help

job you're happy with." "Thank you, Ellar," Doretta politely thanked

watched them both, her

that said, "See how well they get along?" But Dexter just shook

think their compatibility could be judged

just arrived in San Joto, likely not interested in dating yet, and Ell

Dexter's meaning and rolled her eyes, thinking to herself that feelings

show you to your room, Doretta,"

asked, "Dad, what's going on?" Dexter explained, "A few days ago, we received a

US since she

to get to know the area and settle into her job before we discuss her plans for the future." Ellar

if she doesn't leave, does that mean she'll stay with us forever?" "Of

get married, you know," Dexter said, thinking

married before she moved

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