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She smiled when he shrugged it off.
"I became a coroner because I needed a job and it was open. I had enough medical school credits, so they hired me. The reason I like my job is because in a way it's like being a doctor. It's like being a doctor because I get to find out what ailments they suffered from while living and how they died. I often work with NYPD and CSI," she replied. She really loved her job but people often thought she was crazy and it bugged her. She didn't know why she cared if Darien thought she was crazy... She was ENGAGED. She sighed and noticed that her drink was empty.
"I'll be right back," she said gesturing to her empty glass, "Want me to get you a soda or something?"
She left her empty glass on the table and headed back to the bar to get drinks.
There was an open menu on the bar. She picked it up and glanced through the pages.
"Hey, baby. Have you ever seen a trouser snake?" an obviously intoxicated man old enough to be her father asked. She rolled her eyes and ignored him. He put his hand on her chest. Gwen muttered something about dirty old men under her breath before sharply poking him in several spots. He fell to the floor in a knocked out heap. She smile to herself. Her brother, Danny, had told her it was a waste of time. Picking the menu back up, she headed to the table.