Calling Matt back into his office, he outlined the counter requests for the negotiations. “Here’s a list of the items I want discussed. This is all to remain completely confidential. We’ll offer the main conference room for the negotiations. I’ll have Norma make sure it is available from here on out, at least for the next six weeks.” Matt looked astonished. “I don’t get it. Why the changes? I didn’t see anything wrong with the requests.” Sal looked at Matt. “There’s more to it than I am at liberty to say,” was all he would reveal. Matt took in Sal’s stern expression and stood up. “I understand,” he said. After a moment, he shook his head and said, “Actually, I don’t but I know you have your reasons.” Matt took the list and left the office, leaving Sal with a mysterious expression on his face. Sal put his hands into his pants pockets, trying to anticipate all the possible outcomes of this action. He considered each of his brothers and how he would counter their arguments.
