“Dale Owens is sitting inside that glass building waiting for our lead officer to sign the credit lines.”

“The board vote is locked in for December fifteenth,” I said, taking out my pocket calendar.

“The contract terms give me full operating authority until the fiscal year ends.”

“Dale Owens wants a CEO who can climb two flights of stairs without clinging to the handrail,” Frank said, holding the bid documents up against the glass.

“Let Garrett take the loan presentation this afternoon.”

“Garrett is vice president of operations,” I said, my voice steadying.