“Listen, there are a few traditions we have here that I want to make sure you know about.” I frown because the captain sounds serious, and traditions don’t seem like serious business. “Okay.” “One of them is the annual fireman’s calendar.” I stare in disbelief. “That can’t be a thing.” “Unfortunately, it is,” he says. “You’d think it would’ve gone out of style, but it’s still a big moneymaker for the department.” I can see where this is going, and I don’t want any part of it. “It’s all done in good taste,” he says, preempting my refusal. “So, what, they take pictures with our shirts off or
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