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Tracy Industries NYC offices; Monday, April 2nd, 8 AM (1 AM April 3rd on Tracy Island)

When the I&M employees arrived, Lena was waiting for them. Those who arrived first, clamored to know who had been chosen, but she just grinned and told them they would have to wait, for she was only going to say it one time. Finally they were all there, and they stood around her.

She told them, "I will be leaving in a few hours, and wanted to say goodbye. I told you last week dat you would know who your new supervisor would be early dis week. Well, I tink dis is about as early as we can make it." She grinned as she turned to Steven. "Don't botter to start your computer, young man. Just clean out your desk and move your tings to de supervisor's office. Congratulations, you have been promoted."

The group broke into applause and there were whistles and exclamations of "Congratulations", "Way to go, Steven", and "All right!" Lena joined in the applause and when it died down, told the stunned man that an email had been prepared and would be sent to all the departments in the complex as soon as he accepted.

"As soon as . . . Of course! I accept! Thank you, Lena!"

"Don't tank me. You earned de position. Now I suggest you start moving your tings and I'll be back in an hour to bring you up to date on what you need to know concerning meetings, schedules and such." She shook his hand and winking, added, "I'm sure you'll be capable of keeping dese rascals in line and productive."

Amid the laughter and protests, she left the area and returned to the penthouse to send the email and finish packing. When she returned, Steven was already set up and ready to assume his duties. She went over his weekly and monthly meeting schedule, then answered the few questions he had. When she finally said goodbye and left, she felt certain that the department was in capable hands, and there would be nothing to worry about on that score.

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BWI Airport in Maryland; 1:30 PM (6:30 AM April 3 on T.I.)

When Lena, Joy and the twins arrived at the terminal, Matthew was there to meet them. He hugged his sister and the kids, then his mother. "How was the trip? Were you able to accomplish all you wanted to?"

"Oh yes. De kids did a lot of sightseeing while I took care of tings at Tracy Industries. Den we all went sightseeing and to de teater over de weekend."

"Guess what, Uncle Matt," Naomi interrupted excitedly. "Mr. Tracy has asked Nyanya to be I&M Coordinator for all the US offices. She'll get to travel to Hawaii!"

By this time, they were at the baggage collection area. Joy looked at her mother and smiled. "Like I said, anytime you want something broadcast . . ."

Lena chuckled as Matthew turned to her. "Mother, is that true?"

"Yes. Apparently he had been tinking about creating de post for a while. I'd still supervise de DC office, but would go to one of de otter branches each mont for a few days. It wouldn't be a set schedule, so I could plan my trips around de family events. But I haven't accepted, yet. I wanted to get your input."

"Do you think you could handle the job?"

"Of course she could, Matthew. What kind of question is that?" Joy exclaimed indignantly.

"I know you think she could handle anything, Joy," he replied. "I want to hear it from her, though."

Lena looked at him lovingly. "I may not be what dey used to call a 'spring chicken', but I can still get around quite well. Tank you for your concern, but I'm up to de job. De question is do I want to do it. It'll take me away from my family each mont. I won't be available to you all as much as I have been."

"Mom, you've raised us to handle our own lives, and although we'll always need you, we can get along without you for a few days, from time to time," he replied. The others agreed with him. "If that's the only thing that has been keeping you from accepting, don't let it. You go for it, with our blessing."

"Nyanya, you'll make sure you're around for our birthdays, won't you," Kevin asked.

"Of course I will. Like I said, I'll be able to schedule my trips when I want to go, so I can make sure I'm here when you do need me to be."

"Well then, take the job. Hey, Naomi! Here come our bags!" The twins hurried to the carousel and each grabbed one piece of luggage. Soon the other bags were collected and they made their way to Matthew's van.

An hour later, Lena was home again. She went inside to unpack, relax and inform Jeff of her decision - in that order.

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