I can’t help smiling proudly. But I didn’t bring him out here to talk business. “How about we call it even? Because I’ve got a promotion for you, too.” I feel his confused frown. “You didn’t get promoted that high just yet, Mrs. Egorov…” Laughing, I put both of my frozen hands on either side of his face and look up at him. “I think I did, actually. Because I’m promoting you from father of one… to father of two.” It takes a moment for the news to process. When it does, his jaw falls open and this incredulous look of wonder takes over.
