“I put the pediatric health plan in place the way I promised.”

“I saw you sign it,” I said.

“I can bump your hourly pay up two dollars,” Dale said.

“You know how this shop runs better than anybody in Oak Creek.”

I folded my hands in front of my coat.

“I took the job at Washington Elementary,” I said.

“Principal Vance created a district food service coordinator position.”

Dale tugged his leather belt buckle with one thick thumb.