It came in back in August on club letterhead with a corporate officer’s signature and a standing instruction so the account would never decline him.”

My cup had already left its ring on the table.

I set it back down in the same ring.

“Read the date to me.”

“August eleventh.

Three months ahead of your filing.”

“Read the signature to me.”

“Sloane Hayes, Chief Financial Officer, Hayes Accounting.” Her voice stayed perfectly level.