While talking to other customers, Claire sometimes found herself looking at the back of the parking lot, half-expecting, half-hoping to see Dave. But he was gone and Alexander didn’t give her any answers to where he might be. Claire was really worried and kept thinking about Dave, even when she was at home.
Yet another email from the investors arrived one morning; they had appointed a new manager and he would come visit the dealership that afternoon. Everyone was excited and curious. Even though Claire had a busy day that day, she looked forward to meeting him, just like everyone else.