Tim discreetly watched Martier while they were on the flight. They didn't sit next to each other as the attorneys and partners paired off with each other and the assistants did the same. Claudette, Lois, Diana, and Martier were in one group while Jakob and Elaina held hands and seemed comfortable with each other.

Before boarding Elaina had approached them. "Hi, Martier. About dinner. I want to apologize, especially to you. I know I made a bad impression. The only explanation ...