"Cheers!  To the brass ring and your wife's magnificent breasts!"<br/><br/>Frederick clink his glass against the others and raised an eyebrow at George's muted accusation.<br/><br/>"I certainly can multitask.  It is one of my strengths after all.  Hell, I've been ogling all three of you for the last few minutes while engaging in witty banter, so I think that speaks wonderfully for what I might accomplish with any employer I might find myself working for."<br/><br/>The truth and open-faced boldness of the statement struck Frederick as somewhat out of character for himself but for no reason he could think of, he had cast off all and any restraint he had once cast about himself like a shroud.  In the presence of his old friend and these new ones, he had no issue with just speaking his mind and opening himself up fully to whatever probing questions they might bring forth.  He glanced over at Vicki, who had snaked her arm over the back cushion of his side of the couch and he flashed her an appreciative grin.  His cheeks flushed faintly as he turned his attention over to Beth, that same smile offered.<br/><br/>"Well, I've been a broker for almost thirteen years now and I managed my own financial company for ten of those years.  I am board certified, with five awards for excellence and professional courtesy.  I'm not only good with numbers but people as well.  I treat my clients like they are family, close friends, and while it has cost me my business in the past, I always have their intentions in mind.  I tend to be too trusting and that's what basically ruined me, along with this damned recession.  I'm taking a step back from that approach and focusing on the numbers and making money for the firm I will work with.  But, I won't sacrifice my integrity or what little I have left... "<br/><br/>He paused, tapping his chin thoughtfully with an outstretched finger.  He leaned forward to stare into Beth's eyes.<br/><br/>"I promise you that your firm will benefit greatly from having me on board.. and if it means I get to ogle you in a business suit every day, I'm even more excited at this opportunity."