He nodded and closed the drawer.

“I want to be there early to read the orientation manuals,” he said.

“What about the forty-five thousand dollars in personal credit debt?” I asked.

“The regional manager agreed to take fifteen percent of my salary each month,” Brandon said.

“It’ll take four years to clear the principal and interest.”

“That’s a fair arrangement,” I said.

He picked up his empty leather travel bag and put it on the top shelf of the closet.

He didn’t tap his foot or rush his words.