ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON 14

Episode 130

Nancy Woo said with her usual passionate enthusiasm as she walked about her office at city hall ," Excellent ! This is wonderful news ! Magnificent news ! I really think you can win."

Spencer swallowed harshly. Suddenly he wished he could take it back. He wondered exactly what he was getting himself into. Not just him but his family. DuBuis. The kids. Was this worth it really? " Do you really think so?"

Nancy said confidently," I don't think so. I know so. And, you better know so too if you want to win. I liked your speech last night. Your back story. Your brother's story. And , your mother in law and nephew. You have the passion and the intelligence. I think, no , I know, you will do amazing things in this office. But we have to get you there. First thing you need to do is wheel yourself down to the city clerk's office here in city hall. Talk to Wilma. She's been married six times so I forgot her current name but there's only one Wilma there. Little lady with orange hair and a big mouth. Great lady. She's been here since Jesus was a boy. She'll get you all fixed up with the paperwork and everything." She opened what was her third Zam energy drink of the morning and took a long gulp of it before continuing with," Then once it's filed today and it better be today we can figure out your platform , your strategy, fundraising. Money is going to be essential even in a city race like this. Luckily you come attached to Nicholas Volkouv who I believe is your husband's step father, correct? And , you will need a good campaign manager. I can recommend a few. In fact I will send you the names via email. " She sat behind her glass topped desk and pulled over her laptop. " I just want to tell you this. Running means your whole life is going to be public knowledge. You. Your husband. Your kids. Your entire family. If you have secrets which we all do they won't be secrets long. Trust me. Especially with who is running for my seat as a Republican. "

Spencer blinked his eyes in alarm. " Who is that ? My opponent? The Republican? "

Nancy made a face as she typed up an email of political contact information for Spencer. "His name is Buckley Van Owen. They call him Bucky because he's got the most awful buck teeth. At least he did as a kid. Old old Maryland money. Very conservative. Anti gay marriage. Anti gun control. Anti immigration. Anti anything decent. Pro guns. Very big on the second amendment. He'll be tough but with the right team behind you you can beat him. "