Situation 13:

In the Parking Lot

James,wait.I really want to say I’m

sorry for my behavior before.

Don’t mention it.

No,really.I did a rotten thing back

there and I just wanted to apologize.

Forget about it.You were under a lot

of pressure over the last few weeks.

I know how important this project was to you.

Yeah,but it was important to you too,and I shouldn’t have

turned on you like that.

Well,you may have a chance to make it up to me.

How?

If I become vice president I’ll need my

own good men to work for me.

Would you do that for me?

Of course I would.I’ve seen you work,and you are very

talented.Even today you were much better prepared

than I was,I just got lucky.

It wasn’t all luck.You have so much

more technical knowledge than I do,and you’re not afraid

to tell the truth.

Exactly,and that’s why,like today,

we make a good team.I’d hate to lose you

and 1 know the company would too.

I’m not so sure about that after

hearing Mr.Barnes today.

That’s nonsense.He’s just trying to

scare you.And besides,if he’s so

happy with my performance,he’ll have

to listenwhen I tell him you’re

one of the best men at his company.

I hope you’re right.

You know I’m right.Would you like

something to drink?

Not only would I like it,I need it.