As Mike sat and listened to how things were at her job, he knew he had to do something. He could tell that in spite of their little game going on, she was not happy there.  She was too young to feel so bad about a crappy job like that.  As she told him what the conditions were like there, he couldn't help but feel bad.  He could tell by the look in her eyes that she really did hate it.  That's when he knew he was going to take a chance.<br/><br/>He could tell by the look in here eyes and on her face that she new he was up to something, but couldn't quite figure it out.  Another indication that there was indeed "something" between them.<br/><br/>He took a deep breath, and went for it.  "Sydney, all joking aside, I can tell you aren't happy with that job.  And it's just that, a job.  What would you say to me, if I said you could work for me?  Before you say anything, just hear me out, ok?  I can not only offer you a job, with good pay, but I can offer you a jump start on a career.  I can help you find things inside of you that you didn't even know you had.  And you can't get that at just a j-o-b.  Yeah, I'm doing this partly because of the way you make me feel, can't deny that.  But it is so much deeper than that Sydney.  I can tell that you want a lot out of life.  I can see that you aren't appreciated now, and that it hurts you, even if it's just a little bit.  It still hurts.  But more importantly, I can see that you have so much to offer.  You shouldn't waste yourself away there, no matter if it is only while you're in school.  I consider myself to be a good judge of people, of their character, their desire.  And I can see "it" in you.  And that's just what I look for in those I chose to work with.<br/><br/>Besides, all new employees get special one on one instruction with the boss.  And by the way, that's me!" Mike smiles at her and says, "So what do you say?"  Mike looks at her, sitting there quietly, not knowing what to think.  He reaches out, gently strokes her cheek..."Give it a shot?"