As a side job 2 of your nieces wanted to open a small pop up shop in the "Herald Holiday Market (Herald Square area of Manhattan). In order to do this it was necessary to fill out an application for a vendors license that probably has a long waiting list even though the Holiday season is not until December 6, 2025 to January 3, 2026.
A friend of a friend knew someone that could "fast track" your application and could also loan you the $2000 down payment and provide you with additional help if necessary.
However, there is a slight catch because the "friend of a friend" is named Carolyn Halliwell and she's basically the "trophy wife" of a very well do to Corporate Attorney. Carolyn went to College with your friend and while at school she developed a taste for guys that lived on the "other side of the railroad tracks" unfortunately when her "All Conference" boyfriend didn't make it in the pros she looked for security elsewhere.
Yet, she still likes to live on the wild side and will occasionally be tempted by the darkness.
In other words, she might require a bit more than your application if you want her to help you.