A conversation behind closed doors,

a friendship tested, a job lost.

James and his friend had worked together for twelve years.

Same team. Same office. Familiar without effort.

When restructuring began, managers were asked for two names.

James knew he wouldn’t be one of them.

When the question came, he offered his friend’s name.

They had a drink the week the layoffs were announced.

His friend spoke about bad luck.

James agreed.

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