Michael Walked Out of His Office the Day Four-Year-Old Noah Called About a Broken Arm

“I’m dealing with a serious family situation,” Michael said.

“I just need a few days to get the right legal filings in at the court center.”

Carla looked at him with a steady, unreadable face.

“Apex Logistics can’t put regional operations on hold while you sort out your personal life,” Carla said.

She got up from her chair and collected her files.

“Fix these slides before five,” Carla said.

“If the executive board sees these mistakes tomorrow afternoon, they’ll let you go.”