Chapter 32August 23, 2016
Kevin and I arrive at Jake Billings's office fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time for day two of the mediation. Within two minutes, we are installed in conference room three with coffee in hand. Jake joins us with warm greetings. “Welcome back, Mr. Walters.” He extends a hand, and Kevin shakes it. “Morning, Scott,” he says, and we also shake hands. Jake sits down and rubs a hand through his thinning hair. “You may have heard that they want to start us off a little differently today. Mr. Constantine wants to talk with Mr. Walters. No problem if lawyers are also present.”
I nod. “We're okay with that plan,” I say. “But there are a couple of other things you should know.” I sit back in my chair as Jake silently waits for me to continue. “You remember our
