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That is taking right to a photo finish, moving timezones.

Logically we should split this problem in two.

One is expectations and Nick's enthusiasm.

Two is the hard science and negiations. I doubt Nick is even involved in the latter.

So we know number one is a disaster.

But we have no facts regarding number 2. No facts to support a failure or a success yet.

Panic later when facts are known. My worldy experience says something stupid, like the bloke with the black pen had a death in the family and the contracts cant be signed till he gets back.

You have all dealt with Solicitors and Bankers.