6
After changing my coffee-soaked clothes and driving across town to a family restaurant known for its pumpkin pancakes, I slid into the booth and faced Rand.
“When I promised to help flip this bad turn of events, I didn’t think you were going to sabotage my efforts.”
Rand’s gaze rose from the menu to me. “What?”
“You told the media to get off your property.”
“So?”
“You weren’t nice about it.”
“They were annoying.”
“You snarled at them.”
“No I didn’t.”
“I’m pretty sure I heard a distinct growl as you swore at them.”
“Then you should’ve been there to act as the representative.”
I handed him a stack of business cards. “From now on, give all media my card.”
He inspected the cards before tucking them into his pocket. “They’re nice. When did you get them?”
“I ordered them a week a
