Chapter 16
Mark strolled into the corner office he shared with Paul, Lady trotting at his heels. The collie ran to Paul, sat in front of him, wagged her tail then wiggled her butt.
“Hi Lady,” Paul said. “Want a scratch?”
“Woof.”
Paul rubbed Lady behind the ears and allowed her to lick him on the cheek. Then he gave her black butt a good scratch and told her to lie down.
Lady yawned, curled up under Mark’s desk and chomped down on a chew bone.
Paul focused on Mark, his expression full of “what the hell are you doing here?” He cleared his throat and said, “You want some coffee?” He bobbed his head to a full coffee maker in the corner.
“Never could refuse a good cup of coffee.” Mark went over and got a cup.
“Donut?” Paul offered, holding up the box.
“Yeah.” Mark yawned and grabbed a
