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Danvers had a similar case and I remembered where to look for the precedents. There are five of them, all recent. You should be in good shape there. I also put a list of the precedents they might try to use against you and included answers from the law journals describing the five cases where the precedents were set.”
    “You did exactly what you said you were going to do. That’s three briefs already finished. I was so lucky to run into you. Blake and Sampson traded gold for dross.” Jake put the contract down desk in front of Davey. “Tell me whether or not you’re going to sign so I know where to go from here.”
    “I don’t have to sign as a submissive?” Davey asked, mentally wringing his hands.
    “No, it just states that we are going to be together for three months so we can decide if we suit.” Davey took the two sheets of paper off his desk and read them carefully.
    “It says I live with and work for you. I’m responsible for the cooking. It also says I live with you for the specified period of time which is three months. If we decide we don’t suit or I can’t be a submissive, I go back to my apartment but I still have a job with you or I can choose to go back to Mr. Danvers.” Davey’s eyes scanned Jake’s carefully.
    “Yes, that’s exactly what it says.”
    Davey picked up his pen, scrunched up his nose, and signed.
    § § §
    The car was in the parking garage where Davey’s life had changed so suddenly three days before. Jake took the remote and started the car and unlocked the doors as they walked over. Jake checked the back seat before he allowed Davey to get into the car. “Sometimes thugs break into the cars and hide in the back seat to hijack the car and mug you. Before you get in, always check. Chances are that they are hiding and won’t see you glance in through the window, if there is someone there, go to the kiosk and scream like hell,” Jake instructed.
    “Uh…Sir, I don’t drive.” Davey was embarrassed. “I never had to, I’ve always taken the subway or the bus and since I didn’t leave the city it was never a problem.”
    “There are driving schools in the city. You can learn. Here is your credit card. American Express sent it over by courier this afternoon. Do you have any charge cards that need to be paid off?”
    “I have a Visa. It had a balance of two hundred dollars. I paid it off during the first months I was on unemployment. I figured maybe I wouldn’t be able to later. I was still hoping to find work soon then.” Davey sniffled.
    “You’re very responsible.” Jake was amazed. “Not many twenty-five year olds have the sense to stay out of debt, especially with a job loss.”
    “You forget I was a foster kid. There was no one to help me but me, so I had to stay out of debt and out of trouble. Wednesday was the first time I’ve been in trouble since I left the group home.”
    Jake gave him another hug, “You have permanent work now, because of your performance today, no matter what happens to you and me. You’ll have a job here with me or one of the other partners.”
    “Thank you, Sir. That means a lot to me coming from you.”

CHAPTER FOUR
    Friday, late afternoon
    Since they left at four, the traffic was heavy but still moving. The ride down to Princeton seemed to pass quickly in conversation. As they drove over to the Lincoln Tunnel, Jake asked Davey, “Where did you get your education?”
    “I studied at the New York City College of Technology where I received an Associate’s Degree certifying me as a trained paralegal. They gave me a full scholarship for academic excellence, because I carried a four point oh average in high school. I also received several federal and state grants based on financial need, so I was able to afford room and board. I’ve lived in that apartment since I graduated high school—first with Harry and then after he left, by myself.”
    “So why is the lease in Harry’s name?” Jake smoothly changed lanes and got onto