Joe was working at his desk when Devon knocked and brought coffee in.

"I hope I'm right and you drink it black," he said handing a steaming cup to Joe. He took a lighter colored cup for himself.

"Making coffee isn't in the job description."

"No, but it's a good excuse for a break. I find I need to step back and let my subconscious work. It works better with caffeine."

Joe just raised his cup to Devon in salute. They finished their coffee in companionable silence. Joe ...