-Sure, I can get that down to you this afternoon. OK, definitely. I'll attach that, too. Oh, thank you very much. I appreciate that. Goodbye.

-I'm guessing that was Winters.

-Mm-hm.

-Nicely done, Scott. I knew Winters would be impressed. Your presentation hit all the right notes.

-Glad to hear that. I'm not so sure, after Dave's question at the end. He's not convinced.

-Sure, he's not convinced, but he's coming from a different perspective, and that's fine. The point is, you presented the data very well, and it's going to bring about an important conversation.

-That's true. But do you think I should follow up with Dave, leave it alone?

-I think it'd be a good idea that we both meet with Dave together. He may be resistant, but he's a good guy, and he has some valid concerns. It's always worthwhile to hear someone out.

-Great. I'll set it up. Thursday, maybe.

-Sure. Get back to me.

-Thank you, Jim. You've made a lot of things happen for me here, and I want to know that I really appreciate it.

-Well, you're a protege to be proud of, and you've earned it. So Winters complimented you, huh?

-You're razzing me now, aren't you?

-Me?