I nodded. "What do you do, Joe?" "I'm an auto-mechanic. I work for the Ford dealership inCareyville." "And you're driving a Toyota?" He grinne... at me. "I have an F150, but it needs work. I bought this to driveuntil I fix the truck. It's a second car. It doesn't look likemuch, but the engine and transmission are in good shape. I justbought it an hour ago." "Oh." "I'm off work right now. On vacation. I'm going to be workingon the truck, though. Maybe you can help." "I'd like. Tall dark and definitely hunky. He was delivering some new clothes from New Look. He said "Debbie Costa?" as he wiped a bead of sweat off his brow. I said yeah, that's for me. "Sign here?" he said quietly, and I put a squiggle on the machine.It had been a hot day and I felt a little sorry for him - he looked a bit hot and flustered. So I said "you look like you could use a cold drink" He smiled and said thanks. As I walked back into the kitchen the click of my heels echoed loud as he followed. Craig had decided to take the rest of the day off and Patricia had decided to join him. While everyone was extracting themselves from the car Craig pulled me aside."Thank you again for all your help today, Gary. I cannot imagine it has been an easy day for you or the IT staff. Please let them know I appreciate all their hard work." That is what you pay us for Craig. But on a personal note, no one is going to steamroll Patricia, we both know that." He smiled and shook my hand. I waved to. I looked around. Everyone in the party was about to have the first sip oftheir beverage. Maybe a rum and diet coke would make me feel better. I'mnot saying after all that tequila, I felt bad. No, I knew I had beendrinking. But, the smack of concern I was feeling seemed to be minealone.Sure enough, the guys came over in a couple of minutes. "May we joinyou?" said Lars in that soft German accent."Of course," responded Rhonda, "our newest strategic partner is alwayswelcome at our table. In fact,.