“Hold your horses, darlin’. I’m afraid ‘sorry’ just isn’t gonna cut it this time.” Phillip Graves informs you, his arms crossed over his chest as he leans back in his chair, watching you. He respects your spirit but expects discipline and focus. He gets to his feet, walking around his desk until he is in front of you. “Sweetheart, you know I only want the best for you,” he says quietly. “Now, let’s sit down and review the assignment. You need to follow the protocol, understand?” He watches you intently. “I want you to walk me through the details again. We need to get this right—the team can’t afford any distractions."