Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

In the lab-

Jen called out, "Hey, Stoddard, you're a human calculator. Crunch these numbers for me, will ya? It's urgent!"

Stoddard was swamped, barely looking up as he said, "Use the computer, I'm tied up right now..."

"Come on, it's really important, and it'll only take a sec!" Jen pleaded.

Stoddard gestured towards the workbench across the room, "Ask Roseanne, she can help."

After the last error-checking session, everyone had seen what Roseanne could do.

Only Liz still thought it was a fluke, like a blind squirrel finding a nut.

"What's up, Jen? Need a hand?" Roseanne offered proactively.

Jen perked up instantly, "Yes, please, can you take a look at this..."

Two minutes later, Roseanne said, "Done. I sent you the results through the intranet."

Jen was stunned. That fast?!

Stoddard paused his work, curiosity piqued. He reached out for the data and said, "Let me see."

you were too busy. Now you want to double-check? Make up

ignored the jab,

a challenge, started

How long was

watch, "Two

Roseanne had taken just over

as if she was a newfound treasure. "Have you ever done speed

head awkwardly, "A

you learn

five? Or... six? Sorry, it's been

swallowed hard. "That's it?" he

I supposed to do

Stoddard sighed, feeling outmatched.

eager to join in, said,

learning speed math with

How about wek little

turned to

see how you two measure up. We'll make it ten minutes to solve as many problems

spice it up a bit. Loser buys dinner for everyone. How about it?" Sammy rolled up his sleeves, "Bring it on! There's a free meal on the line.

but smile at the challenge. "Sounds good. But