Jones issued a check to Smith in return for Smith's promise to do work. Smith never did the promised work, but offered to buy goods from Gomez by endorsing the check to Gomez. Gomez had had no prior dealings with Jones or Smith, but accepted the check in payment. Gomez:

a$.$cannot be a holder in due course.

b$.$is a holder through a holder in due course.

c$.$is a holder in due course.

d$.$is considered an assignee of Smith's rights.