"Mom, please stop it with the flattery—there are people here," Christina said uncomfortably.

Then, she asked, "Harvey, has the paperwork on the East Side redevelopment investment you mentioned earlier been approved? What's the status?"

Harvey immediately broke into a confident smile. "You're right, Christie. The documents have been officially approved. I was planning to surprise you when you woke up, but you beat it to me."

"Does this mean my 15-million-dollar investment return is coming?