“For sure,” she replied, nodding. “And to make sure the anticipated value is really there before the financial commitment is made. What do you do?”
Justin hesitated a moment. It was the first time he"d had to tell someone new about the job he didn"t have anymore. “Until recently I was National Sales Manager for a d**g company,” he offered. Just answering the question was like a gut punch; an open wound. She nodded but didn"t ask any questions and he appreciated her restraint. “So, do you know my brother, Nick?” he asked.
“Not really. My sister works at the same company as your brother. I"m not sure how they got around to talking about trying to put you and me together.”
He smiled and said, “I can"t imagine how that came about, but I"m glad it did.”
She regarded him thoughtfully and the
