Chapter 23June 15, 2016
“Lisa is on line three,” Donna told me through the intercom.
“Okay, thanks.” I punch a button. “Hi, babe. How did you do?”
“Well, I think I almost pulled it off.”
“Almost?”
“Yeah, you know those kids are really sharp.”
“Tell me about it. They sure have penetrating questions.”
“And they say exactly what they think.”
I laugh. “So tell me about the shortfall—what's the almost?”
“Well, I did my pitch, and they listened carefully. Then I answered their amazing questions. All was good. Then I got ready to go, and, in a moment of weakness, I looked at Joey and winked.”
“Ow. I bet he loved that.”
“He rolled his eyes at me, and I know he'll have something to say about it tonight.”
“Well, congratulations. Mostly well done.”
Donna came through the door and handed
