"I don't know if I'm going to survive there," Eden finished with a moan. "Sorry for complaining so much."
Troy was quick to reassure her. "Don't be sorry! I wanted to know everything that happened today good or bad. And hey, if Amanda has survived there as long as she has, I'm sure you can too. You're smart; you can pick up this guy's weird habits so you stay on his good side."
"You really think so?"
"I do! Don't let that jerk intimidate you. Prove his assumptions wrong by being the chemistry rock star you are."
Eden snorted. "Chemistry rock star?"
He coughed, embarrassed. "Well, the way you talked back at Freddie's made it seem like you really love it. If your boss truly is 'married to science' like he claimed, he'll be able to see that the more he works with you. That might make him lighten up."
His words were oddly touching. She couldn't help but smile. "Thanks, Troy. I appreciate your input. I think I feel better now."
