Summary

Mae spends hours going through her CircleSocial account, both the InnerCircle account from everyone at work, and her OuterCircle account, everyone she is friends with not at work. These range from wanting more vegan options at work to her friend from college have a stomach flu. At work the next day, Mae manages to strike a balance between handling her work load, and keeping up on her social account. She is amazed by the support, encouragement, and friendship among members of the Circle.

Before lunch on Tuesday, Dan asks Mae to come into his office. There, she meets Alistair, who is upset that Mae did not come to his Portugal brunch. Both men are unhappy with Mae for not coming, but they soften when she gives the excuse that she is so new, she didn’t know if she’d be welcome...