Lola wasn't quite sure how to explain these rapid developments. "I'm sorry for such short notice, but..." She looked down at the letter she clutched in her hand. "Well, I'm getting published! I sent in a rough draft of this children's story I wrote, and this company wants to publish it!" With this, she couldn't contain her excitement. But she hadn't given the bad news yet. "Unfortunately, I can't continue to work here. I need to focus on the book. I'd have told you sooner, but I just found out. I've got a meeting tomorrow!" She stood, waiting to hear Becky's reaction.