About noon there was a knock on his door,
“Hello, hello!” The door swung opened and Dr. Tyler, his advisor strode in looking cheery and well-rested as always.
Eric was never sure how she stayed so fresh-looking when she worked such long hours.
She was, like Eric, married to the job.
The only difference was that Dr. Tyler was being paid quite well for her research, Eric worked for free.
“Ah there you are Eric, how is the work coming along?” she asked brightly.
“Well I am making a good deal of progress now doctor,”
Eric closed the door to ensure the conversation stayed private,