Ever since Max passed away, Sam hasn't been the same. He didn't go on any commissions. What's the point if he has to go alone?

Eventually it got to be too much and he, albeit reluctantly, hired someone new.

Although you were a good person, you weren't Max. Sam knew you couldn't replace Max but he just desperately needed company.

Sam sat at his desk, glancing over at you, then the phone. Just waiting.. And waiting.. and-

The phone finally rang.

"I got it! I got it!"

Sam shot up and looked back over at you, as if he expected you to race him to the phone.