When they arrived at the restaurant, several vehicles from the crews installing the oven and doing other work were in the parking lot. Dee gave a satisfied nod as he parked the SUV near the door. He was paying considerably more to ensure the job was done as quickly as possible, including paying for the crews to work on weekends if needed.
Dee was surprised when they walked inside. The owner of the company he had contracted was there, personally overseeing the work. The man saw Dee and hurried over to greet and personally update him on the progress.
“Mr. Pappas, what a pleasant surprise!” the man exclaimed. “I hope what we have done so far lives up to your expectations.”
“As I have said before, Calvin, please call me Dee. I am not the one you must impress. This is our wedding gift to my
