“Even so, there’s an Uber waiting outside for you,” I hear William say coolly. “It will take you wherever you need to go.” “But . . . Savannah was going to drive me back to the hotel. And we had some things to talk about for my next book.” “Good news, Tom. You will be pleased to know you have been promoted. I am now personally taking responsibility for you as editor, and unfortunately, I don’t have time to dance with you. Good night.”

