"I worked with unhoused people in Montreal."
"You are a natural. Would you consider working with us? I mean, we are hiring soon, the pay isn't that great, unfortunately."
"I will certainly give it some thought."
"How about you, Christopher?
"Well, I am out of work now. I was doing palliative nursing for quite a while, but the pandemic has put me out of work. But, why me? You noticed I'm sure how awful I was with your friends on the street."
"Please let me differ, if I may. You approached them with care, respect, and interest. And acceptance. I could tell you were liked."
"I felt completely useless."
"As did I at first. That is humility. Please, both of you, do give some serious thought to this. But I have to get out of here soon do do some outreach. When are you coming back?"
"When would you like to see us?" says Francois.
"Tomorrow?"
"What do you think?" I say to Francois.
"Does this mean we're already hired?" he asks Chuck.
"How about a paid practicum?"
"Deal", says Francois. And I also nod in shy reluctant agreement...
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