The revenue from the new app was climbing. The numbers on the screen in the office of Michael Sterling were green and beautiful.
It was a Thursday morning. The squad was in the gym doing recovery work. The mood was light. Jamie Vardy was telling a story about a party he went to in 2016. Diego Nunez was lifting weights that looked like they belonged on a construction crane.
Michael sat in his office. He was sipping tea.
Arthur Milton burst through the door.
Usually Arthur entered the room looking for food. Or complaining about the weather. Or asking if he could expense a new hat.
Today Arthur looked pale. He looked like he had seen a ghost.
"Boss," Arthur gasped. "Turn on the TV. Now."
"What is it Arthur?" Michael asked putting down his tea. "Did Diego eat a microphone again?"
"No," Arthur said. "It is bigger. It is the biggest news in ten years. Just turn it on."
Michael picked up the remote. He pointed it at the large screen on the wall.
He pressed the power button.
