The second basket manufacturer responded at 6:47 AM. Martin was awake because he'd been checking his phone every hour since 4:30. The email appeared while he was making instant coffee in his kitchenette. The message was short. They could produce the baskets but needed specifications from the retailer. Minimum order quantity was two hundred units per batch. Lead time was three weeks. Price point would depend on materials and finishing details. Martin forwarded the message to the Colorado retailer with his standard introduction about how the platform facilitated direct communication while maintaining quality standards. He added a line about competitive pricing and reliable delivery timelines. The email sounded professional enough, though he noticed a typo in the second paragraph after he'd already hit send. He drank his coffee standing at the counter, watching his phone screen. The retailer probably wouldn't respond immediately. Most businesses didn't check email before 8 AM. Martin checked anyway, refreshing every few minutes while he got dressed and gathered his laptop and the folders he needed for the day. The warehouse was colder than yesterday when he arrived. The heating system had stopped making its rattling sound, which probably meant it had stopped working entirely. Martin called the landlord, got voicemail, and left a message about the heating. He didn't mention the broken lock because dealing with one maintenance issue at a time seemed more realistic. He pulled one of the folding chairs closer to the wall where sunlight was coming through the high windows. The light didn't provide much warmth, but it was better than sitting in the shadowed middle of the space.