In Search Of Dreams

Episode 21

“Already? Excellent,” Rob says when Marcus
hands him the much-awaited court order. He
picks up the phone and dials Jack Aredian.

Half an hour later Rob and Aredian are
waiting by the warehouse entrance.

“Where is your man, Carter? You did say
eleven a.m.”

“He’ll be here. He’s got a warehouse to run, Mr.
Aredian, he may have gotten wayla!d—ah.”

The door opens and Percy’s head pokes out.
“Hey,” he says. “Sorry I’m a little late, I was—”

“It’s just two minutes, Percy, no harm done,”
Rob says, ignoring Aredian’s glower. They
follow him inside and Aredian’s eyes are already
scanning every surface. He takes out a
notebook and makes a few notes already.

“Jack Aredian, this is Percy Andersen. He’s the
warehouse manager here,” Rob introduces the
two men. Percy extends his hand and Aredian
shakes it briefly.

“I’d like to begin,” he says.

Duncan jogs up now. “You wanted to see me,
boss?”

“Yes,” Percy says. “I thought it might, um, look
better if Duncan here showed Mr. Aredian
around. To the men, I mean. I don’t want
anyone to interfere with what Mr. Aredian is
doing, and the men trust Duncan.”

“I see,” Rob nods. “That all right with you, Mr.
Aredian?”

Aredian nods once, and waves his pen,
indicating that he’d like to proceed.

“Mr. Aredian, if you’d follow me,” Duncan says.

“We’ll start with the loading dock. That’s where
I work.”

“Duncan,” Rob grabs his shoulder lightly. “No
chit-chat, okay? He doesn’t do chit-chat. With
anyone. Just take him where he wants to go,”
he whispers.

Duncan nods. “Understood.” He turns back to
the impatient Aredian. “This way, sir.”

Rob turns to Percy. “Don’t worry. I have a
court order saying we’re allowed to be here. In
fact, Alined should be receiving his papers any
day now. Or Boudreaux may get them.”

“In either case, he’ll find out soon enough,
right?” Percy says. “You want a tour while we’re
waiting?”

“Sure.”