"Emma! We're so glad you've decided to take us up on our offer. I know you'll be a great addition to the team." Mr. Reynolds says as he shakes her hand.

They're standing in his office at the design firm in Seattle, Emma can't believe she's doing this.

"Come, sit down, we have a few details to hash out before you sign the contract."

Emma just nods and takes a seat at his desk, swallowing hard.

Mr. Reynolds starts to go over the fine print and details of what her contract will entail. It's everything she hopes it will be, and so much more.

This firm is the real deal, the big league and they want her, and as a partner no less!

However, the longer he talks, the further her mind drifts. No matter how badly she wants this job, Jack and Izzy are at the forefront of her mind. She knows they're going to be super upset at her for missing the baby appointment.

This sends her brain on a downhill spiral as she revisits all of her reservations about bringing a baby into their very new relationship. Not to mention the fact that Jack has a new job, Izzy's still in school, they're planning to put the house on the market AND move into a new place.

A baby just doesn't fit in with that right now. She can't understand why they can't see that.

Of course, her taking a job in Seattle isn't going to help the matter any. But she desperately wants this job...

...AND she desperately loves Izzy and Jack.

Her head and heart can't seem to reconcile the two facts and agree on the best course of action.

Which gets her absolutely nowhere.

"So Emma, let's talk about your current housing situation…"

This pulls her out of her reverie, and she looks across the desk at him sheepishly.

"Well, my family and I still live in Portland, and due to school and careers, they aren't able to relocate."

She can see his face fall a little at the news so she rushes on.

"Mr. Reynolds, I would really like to accept your offer. I want this job. But I'm just not sure how to work it out with my family situation… I guess I hoped that if I came to this interview some miraculous thing would happen and allow me to accept without having to leave my family."

He looks at her with kind, sympathetic eyes.

"Not to worry Emma, if you're family needs to stay in Portland, perhaps we can work out an arrangement of sorts. We are determined to have you as part of our company and don't mind working to accommodate your needs."

Emma can feel her spirits lift, maybe it's possible after all.

"I have two things to offer you. First, you could alternate weeks working here and working from home. Or we could have you work 3 days here and 2 from home each week. Either way we will provide you with a place to stay here in Seattle so you won't be making that 4 hour commute each day."

Emma lets her brain process the information. Both options have their drawbacks, but either would be doable. Maybe she can have her new job and keep both of her loves.

"Wow! I don't know what to say Mr. Reynolds! Thank you! I'll talk it over with my partners and let you know by the end of the week if that works for you?"

Mr. Reynolds just nods approvingly.

"Perfect! We'll finalize the details and you can sign the contract then."

He stands up and she does the same.

"I look forward to having you as you as part of the team!"

With a handshake to seal the deal, Emma heads back to her hotel to gather up her things.

When she leaves Seattle it's with a hopefully heart. She's got a new job, and a new plan.