Both ladies were forcing back tears of happiness as they touched glasses in a salute. Kathy asked, "Still interested in volunteering for my organization, Jean?"
Jean replied, "Yes. Let me share the news with David and the children that I am going to be seen around home a whole lot more than in the past since I will be telecommuting to your office."
Kathy chugalugged her remaining beer, belched, and said, "Ditto for Butch!"
Jerry Thompson, the former CEO, retired to Florida with his generous severance pay.
John Harris closed his evening job office, sold his condo, relocated to the West Coast with his miserly severance pay.
The End.