An Unexpected Window

The email notification sound went off on his iPhone, a sound that Tex was getting more frequent with these days.  As time quickly passed in New York City, Tex found himself receiving more emails than he usually did in Texas.  He wasn't sure if it was because he was meeting more people here in the city or if it was just because that's what happens when you get older.  Regardless of the reason, every time Tex heard this specific sound his anxiety level increased.  Emails usually meant good news or bad news, bad work or no work.

Tex slid his thumb across the bottom of his phone to unlock his destiny.  He often wondered if this metaphoric feature was a sarcastic design-ploy created by the big-wigs at Apple to continue to allow its users to be consumed with the idea that life was really just a game.

The new email came from Shirley Knight.  Not only was she the mother of Tex's department-head at the university from which he graduated, but she was also a well-renowned actress.  They had a met while Tex was still attending college, and Tex never thought he would see her again, much less receive a personal email from her.  In the email she congratulated him on his move to the city and stated that she was in need of someone who could help her with a little work.  She asked if Tex would be interested.

Tex was thrilled.