"Yes," Amber said.

"That man knows how to keep you busy," Martier said.

Amber looked up and smiled. "I know, right?" She closed her electronic tablet and looked at Lindewe. "Who do we have here?"

Martier did the introductions and they began eating their sandwiches, which Martier had purchased. She didn't want Lindewe to have to use any of her money until she had received her first check.

It took a few minutes, but Lindewe soon warmed up and began talking ...