By the time Mark had finished his meeting about Claire and Mitch, it was time for lunch. He walked into the dining room to see that it was packed. Mark scanned the room and was surprised to see Claire’s parents sitting at a table near the windows. He grinned as he hurried over to say hello to them.
While he spoke to them, Callie waited on their table and ensured they were well cared for while there. Mark was disappointed when they mentioned Claire seeing them while they were there. It showed that Claire did not share what was happening in her life with her parents, including her work schedule.
During the discussion, Mark saw how hurried the staff were. He was proud of them, but he knew he needed to step in and take some of the load off them. He hurried into the kitchen and hung up his
