. I can’t imagine that as a perk.”“It’s in the form of an interest-only promissory note that’s due in full when I leave the firm. I am savin... up to pay it off early, though.”“So, standing in line behind the mortgage and that note, the only equity would be the principal paid down in the first year,” he remarked, “which isn’t much.”“That, and any market appreciation, which also isn’t much. I can buy Rob’s interest out-of-pocket. On top of that the mortgage and deed are both in my name -- Rob’s. .." Zax ate enough of the Blood Red Grapes to know that they may help to mollify one's temperament in the Savage Cave, but only for a short time. It was not worth it to seek them for a short lived pleasure. Better was to stay in his undisturbed plot and train."You have been in the Savage Cave for four months, Zax, but how long have you been in the grove?" Carl asked."For nearly the same length of time"."And how many ripe Blood Red Grapes did you truly eat?" Over thirty". It was not the exact. Are you a giver?”My girlfriend was quiet. I guess her mind was in a whirlwind trying to understand what just happened. I told her the whole story about Madhu, how we met in the mall and how this event transpired.Gina pulled me towards her and kissed me. She said, “It’s our anniversary, the more, the merrier baby! When you are willing to share me with them for my happiness, won’t I? I love you!!!”Madhu and Sneha were looking at this scene closely and with Gina’s approval, Sneha came to me and. Don’t worry about it, now. Just enjoy the game. Get a feel for the big leagues of high school varsity football! I’ll see you maybe later, or if not, definitely tomorrow at the freshman game.”Raymond decided to take Dr. Johnson’s warning at face value and watched the portly, balding man dressed head to toe in Roosevelt paraphernalia from his “TR” emblazoned baseball cap to the red, white and blue shoelaces accenting his white tennis shoes make his way through the crowd. However, Raymond smiled.