“No way. Not doing it.” Hadn’t they heard what I’d said earlier that day? I was tired of junk assignments.
“Jerry, you’re the best man for the job and you know it. You could pass for a woman, easy,” Jackson said, trying to hide the smile I could clearly see wanting to burst out on his face. “You have to wear the outfit for only a few hours while we do the rest. You’re the lovely distraction that’ll clinch the deal. We need you, Peaches.”
“Tell me that’s not the name you’ve given me, please.” I scowled at my cackling brothers in arms and knew with dawning horror that they once again were about to make my life a living hell. One day, they’d pay for all this.
“I’m tired, guys. We agreed I could take vacation starting this evening. Have you forgotten that?”
At least they had the good grace
