When she entered the kitchen which she realized was not only the place for eating—but it was also the meeting room, living room and boardroom all in one. The space was filled to capacity, with Patrick sitting at the head of the table sipping a cold beer.
The place grew silent when they noticed her, greeted her with handshakes and continued their conversations as if they did this normally. Only one man's eyes lingered on her longer than the rest. She smiled and greeted everyone casually. Not sure what to do next she observed the room feeling silly especially when her eyes locked with his, she knew she had to get out.
Just then Steve walked up to her with a puppy in his hands and a splitting smile that highlighted his youthful face. “Look Ma, Dirk gave me a puppy. Isn't she beautiful?"
