I walked into the apartment at seven that night. Holly was watching television news and smiled at me as I walked up to her.

I grinned, "Two sales today means I get a big commission check next month. You're still a lucky charm for me."

She grinned back. "Maybe it's because you're a good salesman Phil."

I asked, "How about a drink before dinner so I can come down a little bit from my high?"

She nodded yes and I made the drinks. I toasted her, "To my good luck charm."

She giggled.

We sipped for a few minutes and then I asked, "Are you making much progress with the...