I opened my apartment door and turned on the light. The living room was dark but the light helped to cast a bright yellow light throughout the room. I had just completed the promised dinner with Tara. She made sure to pick a pricey steakhouse and made sure to order a milkshake and dessert too. She sure was letting me know without words how much she was going to make me suffer financially with my two-week absence. I kicked off my sneakers by the door and threw my car keys on the kitchen counter. My body threatened to fall until I threw myself on the couch. Over the last five days, I threw myself into making sure everything was set in place before my mentorship. Tara approved both Cassia and Rebecca for temporary full-time status. I showed Rebecca the techniques and ways to navigate the

