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impatient, noisy people," she said. "you have an advantage over the 20-year-old
apprentices! they haven't been cooking for five kids for 18 years."
"true" acknowledged gerry. "it's just scary trying a new career at 44, even with the
from the second career program."
"remember the night before i started that lifeguarding job? i was a wreck, and you and
mom gave me great advice."
"what?
"take a deep breath," she replied. “go for a walk."
gerry exhaled loudly, "that . any other tips? "
"you distracted me with a funny story--remember your lab partner who used salt instead
of sugar?
"poor steve," recalled gerry, chuckling. "let's hope i don't make mistakes like that! "
"you won't," said hanna reassuringly. "and mom suggested that i visualize the end
of my first day. picture yourself cleaning your station after your shift and imagine the
feeling of accomplishment."
gerry closed his eyes and swished his hands out in front of him, wiping an
imaginary counter.
they burst out laughing, "feeling of relief, or maybe exhaustion," added gerry
**forget visualization, how about that walk? **

question (what does this selection show about gerry and hanna relationship? use specific details from selection to explain