SOMETHING

Elena was it. He would have hired her without the interview, just from seeing how quickly she had moved to save him from being blasted with more baby poop.

But Atlas was also nervous.

ELENA

She was a little shocked when he offered her the job. Of course, she could tell he had been desperate. Any man would be if he was knee-deep in shit and couldn't get out.

But she also had nothing better to do besides accept his offer. Maybe it had been a bit of a joke, but she felt she should be there. It was clear that Atlas needed help.

"Will you accept the offer?" Atlas asked once more, rocking Marigold himself now. She was half asleep in his arms, her little fingers wrapped around the fabric of his shirt.

She couldn't help but smile at them. The man needed help, and she needed the money. The answer was clear, but she wanted to set down some rules.

"Yes, I accept the job, but I do have some requirements. And if those needs aren't met, I will not accept the job." She was sure it sounded like she w