Original Commentary

Brisbane, of course, is in the background, off-panel, and glad that he's not the one who has to negotiate things between Kimberly and her mother - Terrence

Modern Commentary
So, where is Ms Taylor in all this? Back home, presumably. I figure that she was asleep when Kimberly's call came in, Mr. Taylor answered it out of instinct, and rushed over. If Ms. Taylor had any questions, he said it was an overseas investor calling about urgent business. - Terrence