Brown Nosing
We had just dropped our three kids off at a local theater and pulled away from the curb. Frank was in great spirits and hadn't stopped talking since he got the news. The job that saved our home was his, at least for a three month probationary period. The pay was nearly double what he expected, and he felt confident of landing a permanent position. I was relieved, even happy, but I'd been in a silent stew since leaving Blake Stone's office. As soon as the kids were out of earshot, I turned...