'Well, hospital policy says people in a romantic or sexual relationship can't work together and they were in the same department.' He picked another glass cup and began cleaning it.
'Okay, that makes more sense but why did he lose his job? Did she say something?' I asked.
It was surprising to me that I was getting details of Vincent's life when I did not even care about him as a person. Having a barkeeper as a friend paid off for me that morning. The conversation only kept going on and none of us felt tired.
'No. He was just not competent anymore and he often spent his breaks here, drinking. No one wants a drunk dental assistant.' Mark laughed.
'Well, who is his girlfriend now?' I asked.
'A blonde, she might be the prettiest girl Vincent has ever gone out with. The only problem is, I know he doesn't really like her, he just likes the idea of being with her.'
