“Is that the real reason Uncle Jack sent me to you?”
“In part.”
“But wouldn’t changing lawyers drag things out even longer?”
“Quite the contrary, I believe. I have a colleague at Woodman & Weld who is well versed in handling complicated divorces. If you’re okay with it, I’d like you to speak to him. You would be under no obligation to work with him, of course, but I’m confident he can speed things up for you.”
“If he can, that would be wonderful.”
“So that’s a yes?”
“Uncle Jack said to trust you, so yes.”
“Excellent.”
Joan entered with the drinks.
“Perfect timing,” Stone said. “Can you set up an appointment for Sara with Herb? Tell him I’ll give him the details when I have a moment.”
“Will do.”
She exited.
“What’s next?” Sara asked.
“Your uncle tells me that you’re new to the city.”
“I am. I’ve visited many times, of course, but I’ve never lived here.”
“And you’re staying at your aunt and uncle’s place right now?”
“I am.”
“Is that a situation you’re happy with?”
“I love my aunt and uncle, but I feel like a burden. The sooner I can get my own place, the better.”
“Purchase or rent?”
“Purchase, I think. Grandfather always says property is a good investment.”
“He’s not wrong. I’ll arrange for you to talk to a Realtor I know. Tell her the type of place you’d like, and she’ll set up viewings. But don’t buy anything without talking to me first.”
“I won’t.”
“In the meantime, if you’d like someplace temporary, I own the home next door. It’s divided into apartments, and recently one has become vacant. If you’d like to use it, it’s all yours.”
“Are you serious?”
“I am.”
“I would love that.”
“Before you leave, I’ll show it to you, and you can make a final decision then.”
“Uncle Jack wasn’t kidding when he said you were a good person to know.”
Stone smiled. “Do you have friends in the city? People you’d like to live near? If so, I can tell that to the real estate agent.”
