“Mark, what is going on?!” I snapped as I propped open the door to his patio. “You’re going to set off a smoke alarm!” Mark was startled. “Sorry, sorry,” he responded. “Sorry to keep you guys waiting. Let’s get this meeting started.” As I went to leave, Devin whispered, “How often is he burning papers?” I glanced at him pointedly, then rushed out of Mark’s office.

