‘Where’s Tammy?’ said Tony. Oliver pointed to the balcony, where Tammy stood, looking out at the skyline. ‘She’s packing up her stuff,’ he said. He waxed on about how strong her personal statement was, but that it needed a little work. ‘She’s got the grades and scores, but she’s got to convey an authentic purpose. Law schools these days aren’t in the business of training lawyers anymore. They’re looking to build leaders.’ Tony placed the container of dumplings on top of the mail in Oliver’s hands. ‘Thank you. Please take this as a token of our appreciation.’ Oliver tried to refuse the gift. ‘I don’t want you to think you have to bring me something every time. It’s too much –’ ‘It’s important,’ Tony said firmly. He had rolled out the dumpling dough himself, and Kim had mixed the shrimp

