I'm fast asleep in the passenger's seat. We're somewhere in Ohio, and Tara is nudging me. Without a word, she hands me the phone with a smile, and continues driving. I'm groggy and confused, blinking away a hazy veil that has been drawn over my eyes. As the world slowly comes into focus, I can see that we've received a text message from Bonnie.

Your new offer was accepted. Congratulations! I'll forward a copy of the signed contract to you and your attorney.

We did it!