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Chapter 1 | Page 31: On Board
An unexpected detail in the employment contract
Nick Wright
October 09, 2025
Re-Tread
Last time, Steve allowed Nate to get real for a second.
Today’s Comic
Now, it’s time to keep this positivity train rolling.
Who is this Tracy person of which he speaks?
Eh, it’s probably not important.
Transcript
(Nate in reclines against the wall in his empty room, speaking on the phone. It's near sunset again and slightly dark.)
Corbin: It's a beautiful day at Food Baron. This is Corbin, how can I help you today?
Nate (slightly smiling): Hey Corbin, it's Nate Ashborne.
Corbin: Nate! Great to hear from you, buddy! Have you thought about the offer
Nate: I did. I'm on board.
Corbin: Oh wow, I can't tell you how happy I am to hear that. This is great!
Nate (wincing a bit): Thanks, I'm... glad to be back.
Corbin: Super! OK, sorry, but we need you in at seven in the morning. I won't be in until ten, but Tracy will get you trained on the morning close.
Nate: Tracy? Tracy... Winters?
Corbin: Oh, you remember her?
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