Lemuel rang Michael’s line with Inara waiting curiously beside him.
“He did not receive it?”
“Yeah. And I cannot blame the guy. He could be asleep or not be close to the phone or busy.”
“The explanations are endless. So maybe we could just keep him out of the picture?”
“Not a chance. I’m already redialing his line.”
“Lemuel please, at this point I’m asking that you reconsider.”
“Why?”
“Because…” Inara found herself searching for the best way to put her point across to him. “Well, let’s just handle it this time and if it happens again, then you can call him. What do you think?”
“Hmn.” Lemuel sighed, thoughtful. He listened to the line trill until it stopped. Then he held the phone away from his ear. “He didn’t pick.”
“Maybe it’s a sign for you to give her this chance?” Inara sugges
