"Thanks." Simon entered. He was disappointed Zech wasn't there, but maybe it was for the best. He'd prefer if the young barrister did not see what his father had done to him. The last time he had not responded well. And it was humiliating altogether. He would write to Zech and go to York and get a place for the first few days with the money he had and then hope Zech could help him out until he found a job. Then they could begin a new life and all would be well at last.

"Does the offer still stand?"