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“Love you too, Mom. Say hi to Bob, and I hope he gets better fast.”“Will do, honey. Bye.”“Bye.”I have strayed into my bedroom with the phone. Idly, I switch the mean machine onand fire up the email program. There’s an email from Christian from late last night or veryearly this morning, depending on your point of view. My heart rate spikes instantly, and Ihear the blood pumping in my ears. Holy crap… perhaps he’s said no – that’s it – maybehe’s canceling dinner. The thought is so painful. I dismiss it quickly and open the email.From: Christian GreySubject: Your IssuesDate: May 24 2011 01:27To: Anastasia SteeleDear Miss SteeleFollowing my more thorough examination of your issues, may I bring to your attention thedefinition of submissive.submissive [suhb-mis-iv] – adjective1. inclined or ready to submit; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.2. marked by or indicating submission: a submissive reply.Origin: 1580–90; submiss + -iveSynonyms: 1. tractable, compliant, pliant, amenable. 2. passive, resigned, patient,docile, tame, subdued. Antonyms: 1. rebellious, disobedient.Please bear this in mind for our meeting on Wednesday.Christian GreyCEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.My initial feeling is one of relief. He’s willing to discuss my issues at least, and he stillwants to meet tomorrow. After some thought, I reply.From: Anastasia SteeleSubject: My Issues… What about Your Issues?Date: May 24 2011 18:29To: Christian GreySirPlease note the date of origin: 1580-90. I would respectfully remind Sir that the year is2011. We have come a long way since then.May I offer a definition for you to consider for our meeting:compromise [kom-pruh-mahyz] - noun1. a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustmentof conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.2. the result of such a settlement. 3. something intermediate between differentthings: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.4. an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compro-