1987 (#23) - Joanna's decision and Lauren's control of Fenmore Warehouses

Left completely alone after Neil's death, their only real touchstone, Joanna and Lauren do not let themselves fall into despair. After a natural and physiological period of pain and reflection, in fact, they show themselves especially in this circumstance so difficult for what they are, women with great character and strength of spirit. Together, in fact, they decide to continue Neil's work and not to frustrate what the man had dedicated his whole life to, his activity. Starting from scratch, over the years Neil had created and set up a real commercial empire in large-scale distribution, the Fenmore Warehouses, the result of his commitment and sacrifices. He decided to carry on the business he had built, also to honour his memory, Joanna and Lauren threw themselves headlong into this adventure, beginning to work hard to reassure their many customers about the continuation of their company and to restore its financial situation as quickly as possible. In particular, Joanna decides that it is time for Lauren to enter the business world and carry on her father's great work by becoming the president of Fenmore's warehouses. Lauren, proud of this decision, thus begins to gain experience in the world of work, promising herself that she will be able to best honour Neil's memory. It was during this period that Lauren made the acquaintance of Marjorie Burns, with whom she established a great friendship and who would soon become her personal secretary for many years to come.