"I had not thought of it yet."

"Take your time but remember to set some money aside for the department."

Shawn agreed, "Yes. However, I want to remind you one thing."

"Say it."

Joe was very serious, thinking he was going to say something very important, but...

Shawn warned, "Don't cover for Gale. She's just an employee I lent you, understand?"

Now that Gale was working for Joe, she was indeed much more relaxed and free.

Joe had worked abroad for several years, preferring free and humane