Jacob stood in the doorway to Sam’s office. Sam and Claire were sitting on the couch off to the side, talking quietly. He hated to interrupt them, but what he needed to ask was too important not to do it. He knocked lightly to draw their attention. “Jacob,” Sam greeted, rising out of his seat. “Sam,” Jacob returned with a nod of his head. “Claire.” “Hi, Jacob,” Claire said with a smile. “I’d like a moment of your time, if you don’t mind,” Jacob stated, looking at Sam with a serious expression. “Of course,” Sam responded with a wave of his hand to the chair next to the couch. He sat back down next to Claire. “What is it?” Jacob smiled his thanks as he walked across and sat down on the edge of the chair. Folding his hands together, he leaned forward with his elbows on his knees. He loo

