Yes, he'd like to participate.

"Do you want to be there for the debriefing?" Helen asked Rick. "I could have Patty set up an A/V link in my office and get you some coffee, if you prefer to watch rather than participate."

"I'm happy to come along," Rick said. "I negotiated the first contract with Pacific Silverline, and I'm interested to find out first hand how things are going there. I notice your group's performance with their business has been higher than our historic average."

"No magic there," Helen said. "Just good, committed staff backed up well by the support team. The contract bonus structure helps, but that was your innovation, not mine. Although when we recruited Dana from the competition, she cited our morale program as a primary reason for joining us. With your permission, we should proceed with the debrief. Patty, do you have the written summary?"

Helen's aide Patty turned her chair toward Rick and Helen. The pale, slim woman held up a manila folder with a few sheets clipped to it. Rick couldn't help looking past the papers at Patty's small breasts, distinctly outlined by the soft, clingy knit fabric of her white turtleneck.

"Patty, is that the version with the debrief wish list?" Helen asked.

"Yes, Helen," Patty said in her soft, high voice.

"Good, let me double check..." Helen said. She scanned the papers. "Rick, I need to step into my office for a second to do some quick preparation. Did you want to read the team summary, or would you rather join me and I'll give you a synopsis?"