Jack watched as the last few people filtered into the large conference room. The last to enter were Lars Jensen and his granddaughter Astrid. As soon as they entered, Astrid rushed up to Jack and gave him a crushing hug.
"Thank you, Jack! Thank you so much!"
Nora and Katie had informed him that they had successfully treated Lars and his cancer was effectively cured.
"I didn't really do anything. It was Nora and Katie that treated him."
"I know," said Astrid. "I already thanked them. But it was you that made it possible. Without you, my grandfather would still be dying."
"I'm just glad it all worked out," said Jack. "Why don't you sit down and we can get this meeting started."
She stepped back and looked at him in a way he had come to recognize, before stepping aside to make room for her grandfather.
Lars stepped forward and stuck out his hand. "Thank you, Jack. Not just for making my cure possible, but for providing us this opportunity to be part of your plans."
