PROBLEM
“When will you know something?” Dane heard herself asking, but deep down she was numb from the news.
“Monday afternoon at the latest,” the engineer told her.
“Is there anything I need to do before then?”
“No. Don’t worry, Miss Caravelle. The process is painless, quick, and easy.”
“I know,” she admitted with a small smile.
“Well, thank you for your time. Someone will get back with you on Monday to let you know one way or another.”
“One way or another?”
“If everything’s been cleared, or if you need to report to headquarters.”
“Oh. Okay.”
“Have a great rest of your weekend. Don’t worry.”
“Thanks. You, too,” she answered, and the call ended.
Dane caught herself staring at the laptop’s monitor that had gone into screensaver mode. Taking a deep, shaky breath, she whispered, “
