Tabitha was upstairs working on homework when she heard the front door open and shut. “I'm home!” Mom called out, her voice wafting throughout the empty house. “I brought dinner!” Tabitha had already eaten a turkey sandwich with cheese for dinner, but she went downstairs to see Mom. When Tabitha walked into the kitchen, Mom was opening a bag of fast food and placing its contents on dinner plates. Soon the kitchen smelled like cheeseburgers and fries, and Tabitha felt hungry again. She was happy to join Mom at the table to eat while Mom talked about her day. The office Mom worked in was well managed and very quiet, so it was easy to get her work done quickly and efficiently. Mom liked this a lot. She had worked in an office before Tabitha was born, but it was loud and bustling. Uncle Nick managed his employees well and met their needs quickly, according to Mom. “Can I see where you work?”
