One man 's last day on the job and another 's first . What is the last conversation they have before parting ways [ WP ]

Daniels took one last look at the office. He was going to miss this place. He had worked so hard to land this job and now that the job was done, it was finally time to go home. 
 
 `` It's funny,'' he thought. `` There were times when I hated being here and wondered why I fought so hard to get this job but here I am now, about to miss this place more than anything.'' 
 
 His replacement, Davis, just walked in the door. 
 
 `` Ah, young man,'' said Daniels warmly, like a father would to a child. 
 
 `` It's a pleasure to meet you again, sir. How are you feeling?'' asked Davis politely. 
 
 `` Me? Oh, I'll be all right. But what about you? You're about to embark on a whole new career.'' 
 
 `` Well, sir, to be honest, it's a little overwhelming.'' 
 
 `` It always is at first.'' 
 
 `` People are congratulating me and all but truth be told, I'm not sure where to even start.'' 
 
 `` Well, why do n't you take a quick tour around the place. Familiarize yourself a bit. I remember when I got here I could n't find my way around anywhere.'' 
 
 `` The office does look a little smaller than I expected.'' 
 
 `` It is, is n't it? But, well, you'll come to learn that this one time, size does n't matter. You're going to do a lot of work, great work in here.'' 
 
 `` I have big shoes to fill, sir.'' 
 
 `` Well, now you're just trying to blow smoke up my ass.'' 
 
 Both men laughed. 
 
 Daniels did n't laugh with his predecessor when they met, which seemed like only yesterday. But then again, that was to be expected. His predecessor did n't want to leave and Daniels sort of got him fired. 
 
 This time around though, Daniels' time was up and his replacement was someone that he liked. 
 
 `` So,'' said Davis. `` Do you have any advice for me, sir? You know, seeing how you've been here and have probably seen everything.'' 
 
 `` I do. But we have to keep tradition. I left you a letter. It's in the desk drawer. Read it after I'm gone.'' 
 
 `` Yes, sir. And thank you, sir.'' 
 
 `` No, thank you.'' 
 
 Both men shook hands longer than was customary. 
 
 `` Well,'' said Daniels finally. `` I guess it's time for me to go home.'' 
 
 `` Goodbye, sir.'' 
 
 `` Goodbye. You'll do well. I know it.'' 
 
 With that, Daniels left the office, and walked out to the hallway. Out in the hallway, he was greeted by all the staff that had worked for him. Some waved, some shook hands, some smiled, and some cried. 
 
 Daniels felt tears in his eyes, too. 
 
 `` No. I will not cry. Maybe later at home. But not now,'' thought Daniels to himself as he shook hands with each of them. 
 
 Daniels then walked out the building, and walked up to his ride home. Before entering, he turned around, took a look at the building, smiled, and climbed inside. 
 
 Marine One finally took off from the White House lawn to take Daniels to Air Force One for his final flight home.
