They had zoning questions, insurance requirements, partner agreements and safety inspections to address.

But each step had a person responsible and a date attached.

For once, his talent for organization served something besides his own company’s growth.

PART 15
The Call From Sophie’s School

A month into Hannah’s new job, she received a call from Sophie’s teacher.

The little girl had become unusually anxious whenever dismissal was delayed.

One afternoon, when a substitute teacher mentioned a schedule change, Sophie began crying and insisted that her mother might not know where to find her.

Hannah’s stomach dropped.