I made a special effort not to look for Ellis in the halls. Because he’s engaged and utterly, absolutely, unequivocally unavailable. QUIRC gave me everything I asked for: the salary, an experienced paralegal, the additional private “meditation” space, the supply of No. 1 Ticonderoga pencils, use ...
“Check it for rat damage,” I said. “I’m sure it’s okay,” Sam answered, but he popped the hood and peered inside. “Looks fine,” he said and closed the hood. “May I say something?” “Sam, you can always say whatever you want to me.” &...