Making decisions, giving orders and giving advice and, most importantly, knowing when which was appropriate. I could see why people respected him and ...hy the people who worked for him were so loyal. Keith and I ran out for a quick lunch just to decompress. I told him I spoke to Tina and we decided that after work, he and Phil would go to the house in Keith’s car so they could do the work they had to do. Tina and I were going to stop and get what we needed for dinner, then come home and cook.. .. I'll rely on your discretion. Fine ... No, don't worry. Right. Bye." Problems?" asked Weena."Not really. Just a complication. The Dean wants to see me. Mona says that he wants me to teach. I guess I'm permitted to do that. But we'll see." So do you become 'Director-Professor' or 'Professor-Director'?" Dad laughed."In German, you'd have to throw in Doctor, too." Patrick looked puzzled."How many jobs can you have?" As many as you can carry. Many folks do too many. Then they drop things. Like. Then I realized what Sara had just said. If she started the laundry all the hot water would be leaving the shower!Not wanting to feel the cold water hit me, I quickly turned off the water and got out of the shower. I toweled myself off and decided I would finish this in my room where I should be able to have a little privacy.I wrapped the towel around my waist and headed to my room.I could hear Sara start the washer as I entered my room.I closed my door, now wishing we had put locks on them. “Hardly, Melanie. I would think that you and I are the same age.” She didn't believe it; not for an instant. She was sure she had several years on him. But he was youthful and fit; not a big man, she looked directly into his eyes. His size had probably kept him from professional sports. She watched as he rattled his fist again. The coach took a step closer and extended his hand, opened his fingers. He held two chestnuts. Melanie abruptly went all weak inside. “Are... are those mine?” “Yes,”.