Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 00:05:55 -0400 From: Mark Arsenault Subject: I Woke Up 222 I Woke Up 222 by M.P. Arsent Copyright to this story remain strictly that of the author. No other publication or use of this story is allowed without the consent of the author. This story contains male on male sexual content both implied and explicit. If this offends you please do not continue. All characters and implied situations are strictly those of the author and are not based on any real life events or characters. If you are under 18 years of age please exit this story now. I welcome all responses to my stories. Please make sure that you list the name of the story in the email line. If your email is to alert me of misspelled words or improper punctuation or grammar save your time because it will be deleted. I hope you enjoy my vivid imagination. Please let me know what you think at mparsent@gmail.com and don't forget to donate to Nifty as they do an amazing job. I checked over my car and then headed for the frat house. I didn't know if Kurt would be there or not, but I was prepared to wait. He wasn't so it was a while spent talking with the other brothers. About an hour later Kurt finally got back to the frat and he motioned me to follow him into the office. "They've finally settled on an impartial third party. His name is Elliot Summers." "You say that like I should know the name." "Maybe because I know it, at least by reputation. He is a hard nosed purely analytical person. We're going to have to convince him with facts and not emotions." "And what have I got to do with this, other than recounting my experiences yet again?" "Did you read Dougs report throughly?" "No I just went to the conclusion." "Well I did and if I read between the lines correctly, you were one of if not the most convincing person he interviewed. We're all hoping you can do it again." "Jeeze no pressure there Kurt." "Yeah I know Den but that's how I see it. Don't know exactly when he is going to show up but you need to be prepared." "You know I'll do what I can Kurt." "That's all we can ask Den. Hey while I'm thinking about it, are you getting into any of the competitions for this thing in the spring?" "I hadn't planned on it with the meets and everything." "Well think about it. We can use all of the help we can get." "I'll consider it Kurt." I was shortly on my way home at that point. I didn't call ahead as I figured Karl and I would be getting there about the same time. I ended up pulling in right behind him. "You're kinda late today lover. What's going on?" "They've settled on a third party to settle the case with the frat. Somebody named Elliot Summers. You know anything about him?" "Not a name I'm familliar with. I see some net time for you tonight lover." "More than likely yeah." "Well let's get something quick to eat so that you at least have a shot at getting to bed at a decent hour." So it was into the apartment and a quick supper. Tomorrow was just the practicum so I didn't have much school work to worry about tonight. So the search began. It was a couple of hours later when I figured I had it narrowed down to the right Elliot Summers. He was 35 and head of a think tank just outside of Washington. What Kurt had told me about the guy seemed to be borne out by what information I could get. So that being the case, I went and dug out the research that Gordons father had mentioned and printed it out so I'd have it right there for the guy to see. Beyond that I couldn't think of anything else to get ready. Anything else I had to tell Mr Summers was locked into my brain already. I was about to shut down the computer when I decided to check the email. The was one there from Mr Jacobs. Usual first day of a trial. Motions filed and opening statements. Will keep you informed. Jacobs "I'm as ready as I can be for this Summers guy. I hope to hell he is as impartial as everybody seems to think he is." "One way or the other it will be over with Den. One less thing for you to worry about." "I suppose. Got an email from Mr Jacobs on the trial too. He says just the usual first day stuff." "Damn forgot about the trial. He give you any idea how long it's going to last?" "No but I don't see it dragging out, not with how well everything was documented, and then being caught in the act by Dana." "Yeah I suppose so. Well that'll be one more thing over and done with." "Eventually yeah, then it's just dealing with the fallout if any." "I don't see Mrs Brown giving you any grief no matter how it turns out. All you have to worry about then is the other suit from that Price guy." "Kinda surprised that Jacobs didn't have anything to say about that yet." "Probably just a shitload of case law for him to go through." "Let's hope that's all it is. Truth to tell that is the one I'm more worried about." Not to long after we headed to bed. Tuesday and our routine took over and we were out to campus and returned. Showered and fed Karl headed out for the day. I still had a few hours to kill so I got some reading done for my classes. I headed in for the practicum. It was the usual 15 minute discussion and reviews began. I was last as almost always. "No actions taken again this week Mr Sawyer?" "No sir haven't seen the need." "I'm a bit surprised, given the bottom line report on the Barrows company." "If I hadn't done my homework and seen that this is an annual dip for them, I might well have thought about making a trade." "I should have known you would check." "Like I said I do my homework." "Very well Mr Sawyer have a good day and take care until next time." I headed over to the student union and grabbed some lunch. It was outside to a bench to enjoy the sun. A few people stopped to say hi and eventually I headed over to the rec center for a bit of a workout. I hit the weight room today instead of working my routines. About the time I was finishing up Gordon and Aiden walked on in. They didn't have anything to say this afternoon, but did wave and then they got right to work. I went and changed into my bathing suit and hit the pool for several laps and then it was into the whirlpool. I had it all to myself for some reason today. I got showered and changed and headed for my car and once I checked it over headed home. I grabbed the snail mail and it was all trash. So it was upstairs and I started pulling something together for supper. Karl showed up not all that long after. "How soon til supper lover?" "About 30 minutes, why what's up?" "Nothing, just checking." He put his stuff by his desk and just went and collapsed on our sofa. "The semester already starting to get to you Karl?" "Yeah maybe a little. Today just seemed to drag on forever for some reason." "Well we've got a bit of a break coming up the end of next month." "Yeah I suppose, but 4 days sure as hell doesn't seem like a lot." "Yeah but then it is only another month until we get 10 days for Christmas." "Yeah, which just before we have mid terms, and I bet you have a meet right before that don't you?" "Pretty sure we do maybe the week before." "Just thinking ahead, are we going anywhere for spring break this year?" "Hadn't even thought about it yet. Any ideas?" "Not at the moment, but I'll be thinking about it. Which reminds me, you never did get yourself a passport." "One more thing to add to the list of things I should take care of I suppose. Don't you need to know where you want to go first though?" "No idea lover. Guess that is something to look into first." "Plenty of time for that I guess. Not like we're heading anywhere in the immediate future." Supper was had shortly after and once things were cleaned up it was school work for a bit. I checked my email and there was another one from Mr Jacobs. Prosecution presented its case today. Defense up tomorrow. Should be over by the end of the week. Still working on the other case. Jacobs So things were going along in both respects it seemed. I shut down the computer and then spent a little time in front of the tube. When we finally went to bed Karl spooned up behind me and just wrapped his arms around me. I sure as hell didn't argue with him and we were soon enough asleep. Hump day dawned bright and clear and we were up and out once again. None of the guys had much to say this morning and laps were soon enough done and Karl and I back home. Breakfast and showers and we were off to classes. Investmment Vehicles dragged on forever today and then it was off to the tax class with Mr Mcembers. I did think to stop and talk to him after class. "Just so I know, were there any arrests made after the fight?" "Several I was told, why?" "There is a group trying to get our frat dissolved. I was just wondering if any of those involved were amongst that group." "That sounds like you think there is a bigger problem brewing Dennis." "And I hope to hell that I'm wrong, but it is a possibility that can't be ignored." "I'll see if I can get the names for you. Damn I hope that you're wrong." "So do I." "You and the guys going to come to the grand reopening in a couple of weeks?" "Have to wait and see how things fall. If there's a meet anytime close to the opening probably not." "Understandable Dennis. Go have a good day." I left and went and grabbed some lunch. Risk/Rewards was seen to and then after checking the car I headed home. I did a quick review of my imaginary portfolio and then kicked back for a bit before worrying about getting supper started. I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew Karl was coming through the door. "Thought you slept pretty good last night lover?" "I thought I did too. Damn I haven't even started supper." "Then screw it let's hit Rons." "You don't have to ask me twice Karl." We were out the door and on the road pretty quick. When we got there I spotted Pauls car in the lot. "Looks like Paul and Cam are here." "I wouldn't be the least bit surprised lover." When we got inside it was easy enough to find Paul and Cam. What wasn't expected was that they looked like they had been on the loosing end of a fight.