But then, on the other hand, every second that ticked on brought her another second closer to her Friday evening appointment with Joan Halloway, her o...fice manager. One week at her new job, her first job after secretarial school, and she was quaking. And not with joy but with dread anticipation.At last the doors of the elevator opened and Peggy walked out into the lobby of the Meisian glass tower box housing the ad agency where she worked, or hoped to continue working, and prayed to continue. A little fear randown my spine as I looked at the address, my arm aching as I rolled mybike. I could still try and ride it like I did before, but I wanted todrag it out as long as possible.The door seemed to appear in front of me too soon. It was dark inside,something that made me hope that someone wasn't inside. My hand knockedon the door, feeling a little tingle in the back of my neck.I was about to turn around and thank the stars that I wouldn't get myanswer when it creaked open. A lock of. "I ... I ... Oh, Polly! Thank you so much."She held open her arms and, with a little squeak of joy, Polly flung herself into them and hugged her tightly.Becca gently disengaged herself and Garry held out his monkey. Becca gave him the kingfisher to hold as she took it from him. She looked closely at it and turned it about before looking up at Garry."No one would believe you're a beginner," she said. "It's beautiful, Garry. It's an absolute work of art. Well done!" It's for you too." Oh, Garry!. The quality and availability had risen considerably since the underground days.He lit the pipe and offered it to Jen, who took a deep hit and passed it to Amy.As Jen began to feel buzzed, the twins appeared in the door, and introductions ensued. Brianna and Brandon each cast a knowing look at the spill on Jen’s shirt. Brandon smiled noticeably and knowingly. Andrew arrived and then 14-year-old Daniel.Even the young ones were served alcohol, preferring sweeter drinks that Robert mixed with less.