Davies Walker has a boss with a good heart. Alberto is a gem.
Preston Wright seems like a stand-up guy too.
Mrs Walker seems firmly under the thumb of her barrister husband. It looks like it's a bit uncomfortable too.
On to chapter two!
Great job on the prompt lines:
This particular quote made me smile:
"Bill shouldered his own a moment later. “It may never get here. Still, we’d better make assays while the sun shines.” He grinned. "