Sadie took back the reins on the fourth day. She smiled at the obvious relief on my face. I confessed it all, the problems, the botched menus and the overall mismanagement. She walked around inspecting the kitchen as I explained the problems that still needed solving. She ended in front of me as I explained about the lettuce I had to throw out because I didn't use it in time.

"Did anyone leave hungry?" Sadie asked calmly.

"Well no, but..." Sadie didn't let me finish. She went up on toes and kissed my forehead.

"Thank you, David. You did wonderfully." Sadie's smile burst through my misgivings. I let out the...