On the other side of town.
Martin had just wrapped up his work and was about to dash off to keep a date when he ran smack into Fitch.
"Buddy, I need a solid," Fitch was waiting for him right outside his office, a look of sheer desperation on his face. "I've got this developer who's being a real pain. We've been haggling over this contract forever, and my grandpa is running out of patience. If I don't seal the deal today, I'm toast. Come with me, will you? Just pretend you're part of my team."
Fitch hadn't even finished his plea when Martin cut him off.
"Sorry, man. I've got plans with Serena today. Can't bail on her."
"What, she didn't give you enough grief yesterday? Now you want an encore?" Fitch gaped at him in disbelief. "Are you some kind of masochist? After the way she's been acting up, you're still indulging her?"
"That's none of your business."
