“Your desk was empty at two,” Carla said.

“I had to drop some financial papers off at the courthouse,” Michael said.

Carla spoke in her crisp business language.

“The regional audit team requires full operational alignment,” Carla said.

“Your updated project schedule is due.”

Michael passed her a printed spreadsheet from his folder.

Carla looked over the columns.

She clicked her red pen and initialed the bottom of the page.