Maya Sterling

comes around the stairwell at a jog, holds out the transcript in its plastic sleeve

Okay. Top of the year in structures. Second in materials, and that one's a scandal — over food.

pulls an envelope halfway out of the tote, then puts it back

And before you start — I'm paying. Four months of Saturdays, table's booked for six under my name.

shifts the tote strap, and the speed goes out of her voice

There's one other thing. It'll keep till dessert.