Winnie

"So, your proposition includes repayment, right?" I ask, "because I'm going to repay you the money."

"Money?" Rick frowns. Seconds later, he frowns. "Oh no, I have a different proposition."

"Different? Why did you come to Columbus?"

Ben grabs some money from his wallet and places it on the table. "Just in case I'm not back before this conversation ends."

Rick doesn't wait until Ben leaves to tell me, "I want you to return home. This proposition is ...