On Cloud Nine

If it were in the past, Jefferson would definitely have mocked, "I would be faster than those two on foot. Since they're late, tell them not to come anymore."  Austin was sure that Jefferson must have met with some good fortune. He was curious as to what it might be. "Boss, did something good happen to you today?" In the old days, Jefferson would have answered, "What does my life have to do with you?" But instead, Jefferson smiled and told him honestly, "The best thing that could ever happen." That little idiot of his had finally thought it through and accepted him. Of course, it was the best thing ever. Since Jefferson was happy, Austin was not the only one that was happy. Everyone who worked under Jefferson was glad too. They were all wondering what could be the best thing ever to happen to him, but no one dared to ask. On the way to the destination, Austin pried in, "Boss, are you seeing someone?" Jefferson looked at him and made Austin step back out of instinct. To his surprise, Je