Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2020 12:26:54 +0000 (UTC)
From: Mike Simmons <illuminati12353@yahoo.com>
Subject: It was always about the bets 156

Once again, the weather was beautiful and Cole and I went for a longer
run. When we got back, dad was in the kitchen and I decided to make
breakfast. It was French Toast and ham. It was fun being together but dad
was tense. I knew it was about the blood work and there was nothing I
could do about that. I was hoping the breakfast and the Sunday paper
would help. Well, it didn't. We finished breakfast and Cole and I were
cleaning up when my phone rang and dad actually jumped. I picked up my
phone and it was Tim. I said, Hi Tim and dad relaxed. I was told that a
rental car would be delivered and that it was a typical rental car and I
should just suck it up. I laughed and said, I'll have a new one on
Monday and he said, well enjoy the car shopping. I hung up and looked at
dad and said, the test results will come on your phone so fucking relax.


Upstairs I called JJ and asked that he walk the 4 houses and come here.
He laughed and said sure. I showered and thought I needed to fit a
haircut into my schedule this week and that would be a challenge. I
looked in the mirror and again was unhappy about the continued loss of
muscle tone. All I could think about was school being over so there was
more time. I put on jeans and running shoes and a tee and was checking my
messages when Cole came in. He said MJ can I come with you and JJ car
shopping? I said sure and dad, yelled Mike can you come down here a
minute. I thought shit, downstairs dad was on the phone and pointed to
the door and it was the rental car company. I looked at the papers and
then looked at the car and was thrilled it was a mid-sized sedan and in
black. I handed dad the papers and a pen and he signed and gave me a
dirty look and went back into his office. Once that was settled, I was
sitting in the kitchen drinking coffee. Dad came out and said Mike,
thanks for the blood letting and all the tests were good well except for
cholesterol. Cole laughed and said well eat better.


Just then JJ arrived and the three of us started off for what I was
hoping to be a fun day. I had never picked a car as the Mustang was a
gift from the rents, well dad. First it was a BMW dealer and while they
were classy, even the sporty ones weren't hot. They was simply classy.
Then it was an Audie dealer and that was a definite no.  We drove to the
Ford dealership and damn I was in love with the T-Bird and then there was
the Mustang and I loved the convertible. Then it was the Dodge Charge,
but I couldn't get that Thunderbird out of my head. We went to another
Ford dealer and damn they had a dark grey T-Bird but I still liked the
black with a black ragtop. We decided to grab a bite to eat, so I
suggested McDonalds and Cole said there was no way he was doing that. We
settled on The Tavern and once there we all ordered iced tea and yup beer
appeared and JJ ordered a Ruben and Cole and I had salads. We made a few
more car stops after lunch and the Corvette was interesting. JJ laughed
and asked, what my other car would be as there was no way I was driving
that in the winter. I laughed and said for a Texas kid you seem to know a
lot about our winters. He just shook his head and we drove home.


At home Cole went straight to his room and JJ and I grabbed a beer and
went outside. We were talking about all kind of things and I asked if Sam
was still dating Kathy and he said yes and that Sam said he learned a lot
about girls watching his sister. I laughed and JJ said, MJ you are better
off with her fucking Rob, well according to Sam. I thought shit, I need
to find out about that as I still have a thing for her. I asked about Dee
and he said MJ, I have always figured that was a high school thing but
damn we get each other and the sex is still exciting, in a calm way. We
talked about the car situation and I said that I really liked the T-bird
but wasn't sure. He laughed and said MJ, I bet you get the same thing
you were driving and simply change the color. I laughed and said bet and
we can settle that tomorrow night. However dad and I need to have a chat,
I'm hoping it is still a gift and the insurance thing needs settled.


JJ left and I went upstairs and found Cole laying in his bed, staring at
the ceiling. I sat on the bed leaned in and gave him a hug and asked,
dude what's up. He said MJ that was fun today but I don't think, I'll
ever have a car that nice. I said, shit why worry about that now you
couldn't drive one now anyway. He smiled and kissed me and before I knew
it we were making out and I got up and closed and locked the door. We
continued to make out and as he made no move to take clothes off, I just
went with it. He hugged me and said MJ, just hold me and we just laid
there. Finally, he rolled over kissed me and said, I like having a
brother. I smiled and said, so do I even when that brother flies a
fucking helicopter. We both laughed and I got up and went to find dad.
Naturally he was in his office reading and smoking, but no drink. We
talked about the car and when I mentioned the Corvette he laughed and
said he wasn't buying me one of those, they were an accident and a
ticket waiting to happen. I told him about the BMW and he laughed and
said that he couldn't see that in the student parking lot. Then he
laughed and said Mike, cut the shit, what do you want? I said a dark grey
T-bird convertible. Mike, why not another Mustang? I said well that works
as well, just surprise me but dark grey and definitely a convertible. He
laughed and said, so it really doesn't matter? I said nope and I like
surprises. I said thanks and went upstairs and found Cole sitting on my
bed. He asked MJ, do you have weekend plans? I said well Friday night and
a work lunch Saturday, why? He said I was hoping to have a day just you
and me? I smiled and asked, does Sunday work? He smiled and said
absolutely. So Cole what we doing? He said he didn't care. I laughed and
said how about a ride in my new car, we can put the top down and drive to
West Virginia. We could play golf at Lakeview CC or just hang out at
Coopers Rock. He smiled and said hanging out at the stupid rock, sounds
like fun. I laughed and said dude, there is a lake there as well. I got a
big smile and he asked, so what car are you getting? I shrugged and
replied it was either a T-bird or a Mustang and that dad was deciding, it
would be a surprise. I got a hug and Cole said he had school work and he
went to his room and I just sat there wondering what was up with Cole.


I sat at my desk and started on CMU work and got totally involved. I
finished a segment and went to the computer and looked at my schedule. It
was Tuesday dinner with Riley and lunch with Dillon and Mason on
Saturday. I thought for a minute and moved the guys to Thursday and was
hoping that would free up their weekend. I thought about dinner with
Riley, it needed to be a business meeting and nothing more. I also wanted
to get to know her as we would be working very closely together. I sent
an email to Tim asking to make a suggestion for a dinner. Cole was still
on my mind, so I went to his room sat on his bed and asked, dude what's
up? He said, nothing is up and I said that's a really shitty answer,
spill it. He took a beep breath and got up and sat beside me on the bed
and put his head on my shoulder and started to cry, I just held him till
he stopped. He dried his eyes and said MJ, it's all the changes and the
new golf pressure, I'm a mess. I asked when he saw his head doctor last
and he said weeks ago, before this all blew up. I looked at him and asked
where the helicopter was as it was my turn to fly it. He laughed, gave me
a big hug and we sat and talked till well after midnight. It seemed that
the kids at school had him more and more isolated as there was a month of
school left. Then there was the experience with the golf coach and the
pressure from the new coach to deal with the pressure. I finally asked
that if I could work it out if he Sam, JJ and I could spend the weekend
together. I said Cole, that it was contingent upon him getting an
appointment with his head doctor and the others availability. I got a big
hud and started for my room and at the door, I said dude, no run
tomorrow. He smiled and said sure Mike. Back in my room, I sent an email
to Megan, Jay and dad asking for a chat and suggested tomorrow afternoon.
I was exhausted and concerned and jumped into bed and sleep didn't come
easily.


The fucking alarm woke me the next morning and it was a quick shower and
coffee. I was reading the paper when Cole appeared and seemed to be in a
better mood. We had coffee together and I dropped him at school. I took a
real ribbing about the new ride and it was very generic. In first period
I was called to the athletic office. I went to the Athletic office and
Nancy asked how I was was after the accident and we chatted for a minute
and she said, Mike you better get in there, they are waiting on you. I
thought shit, more than one what's up? I went to the conference room and
knocked on the door and Coach Weston said Mike, please come in and have a
seat. As it turned out the other guy in the room was the AD from Cole's
school. He said Mike it is a pleasure to meet you, well when you are not
kicking our butts on the field and I laughed and asked, how can I help
you guys. Coach Weston just sat there and the other said Mike, you have a
reputation for be very tough and very honest. I have a couple of
questions for you about Cole, can I count on that honesty? I sat straight
up in the chair and said sure. Coach Weston just laughed and said, damn
the reaction hasn't changed. He said, John he always reacts that way
every time he feel his honesty is questioned. He is good and will be
totally honest. John said Mike, I was not questioning you at all and
thanks for cooperating. Then he said Cole is a very high profile athlete
and we are naturally concerned about the transfer. I said well Cole is a
mess and under a lot of pressure, he naturally feels isolated at school
and this golf thing exploded on him. Mike, why is he living with you? I
said his mom is working on a big federal case in DC and his dad lives out
of town and his mom and my dad are engaged to be married and his house in
your district is for sale. Oh, Megan has been nominated as a Federal
Judge and once confirmed will be in Pittsburg. Look John, I don't
understand dad and his women but it is what it is. John laughed and
asked, so it's not about your connections and his better opportunities?
I said that's correct, this golf thing surprised all of us and that
includes Cole. There is the real possibility that he will not be playing
high school golf as he is going to try to qualify for the junior amateur.
That will involved missed school and be at the same time as HS golf. So
Mike, is he that good? I replied well he played golf Saturday with a
bunch of Oakmont Pros on a course set up to be very hard and shot -2 from
the tips and beat every one of them. John looked at Coach Weston and said
Chuck we will simply sign off. He said Mike, thanks and good luck next
year and enjoy VT. I said thanks and went to class, well study hall.


At lunch, I saw Sam and asked him to join me and JJ for lunch. He jumped
at the chance. At the table it was Sam and Jim and JJ. I asked if anyone
had weekend plans and naturally, Jim was working and JJ and Sam were
free. I asked if they wanted to spend a couple of days with Cole as he
needed a break. Sam was all in and JJ said well some MJ time would be
good and one of us won a bet. I laughed and told them the story about dad
deciding on the car. JJ just shook his head. With all that being
accomplished I went to class. As soon as possible I signed out for work
and drove to the office. As soon as Ruth saw me I got a big hug and was
thanked for the flowers. I said Ruth please push back and remind me to be
nice, sometime I just make demands and am not always considerate of
others. She laughed and said, you are so much better that your dad it is
silly. I shook my head and went into the office and called Tim. We
discussed dinner and the suggestions were the City Grill and the Duquesne
Club. I asked how the hell was the Duquesne Club was a possibility and he
said, dude please think about who the hell you are and it's a big deal
and you should be a member. Your age is an issue but you seem to be
exempt from those rules. Mike, it is just as a guest, I strongly
recommend that, you will need to dress. He said 5:00 reservations. I said
thanks and asked for Ruth to please find Riley and have her stop in.


I called Brian and he said he would be right up and we could settle a lot
of issue with the new project. Brian came in and we chatted about things,
in general and Riley stuck her head in and said, I hope I'm not
bothering you guys but Ruth said to go right in. I said Riley are you
still available for dinner tomorrow? She said yes and I said great 5:00
at the Duquesne Club, she laughed and said well you don't full around,
do you? I smiled and said sometimes but not with you. I'll see you
tomorrow. She left and Brian said, let's get to work? Then he said Mike,
these blurred lines between Tim and I are becoming an issue. So Brian
what do you suggest? He said, well we are making our firm wealthy and
it's time to make a change. Well there are two solutions, we get hired
by each company and act exclusively for that company. I said, Brian what
else? Well we both take a financial hit and start our own firm. Brian,
how much of a hit? He said, initially about 100k for me and a little less
for Tim. I shook my head and said, damn. Brian how about you and Tim
figure out what you guys are comfortable with. I'll talk with dad and I
for one will support whatever you decide. He said thanks and there were a
number of papers that needed signed, mainly applying for permits and
there was the construction financing. Then I was told to get with the
people from my architectural firm and finalize the building and bid
documents. I laughed and said well, I'll finalize the building but there
will be no bid. Standard Properties will be the contractor and the union
hall will provide the workers and Allen will be the construction manager.
It's all set. He laughed and said so why do you need a legal team? I
said to keep me from doing something stupid or illegal. Then I asked,
when can we start? He said the financing with the building rented is no
issue and all you need is the specs, so get to work. I asked about the
first project and he said, it is going so well it is unreal. Mason, has a
lot to do with that, hell he knows workers by their names. It's unreal,
just find a way to keep him, he is a born salesman. Ok, so when will
people start moving in? He laughed and said slow the hell down, it will
be a while. I said, ok I get it but I want out of the strip district
property. He laughed and said, you should sublet it, it's an
unbelievable rate. I asked, is the joint for sale? He laughed and said
everything is for sale. I said ok, I'll have boy wonder find out. He
shook his head and said do you ever stop? I said there is a goal and we
are not near it. He laughed and said how many billion? I just shrugged
and changed the subject. Then I said Brian, I'm serious figure out what
you guys want and let us know. But let's get these building projects
moving. Brian left and I went to find dad.


Ruth told me that dad was busy and that the meeting would be a while. I
asked who he was meeting with and she said a client. I asked a old or new
client and she said, I have no idea. I said thanks and drove home
figuring dad would let me know when he was ready. On the way home Megan
called and I pulled over and answered the phone. Immediately she asked so
what's up, not like you to email me? I said, Cole is a mess and needs to
hear from you guys, like now. I explained his issues but stressed that
she had not talked with me. I said JJ and I are taking Cole and Sam away
for an overnight. Leaving Saturday and returning Sunday. Megan, he needs
a friend and I'm hoping him and Sam will be a good fit. She said thanks
and hung up. I pulled onto our street and as I approached the house, I
slammed on the breaks, parked the car and sitting in the driveway was a
new Mustang convertible, dark metallic grey with a black roof. I tried
the door and it was locked and I flew inside and on the kitchen counter
was a note from dad, it said enjoy and drive safely, the keys were beside
the note. It was a black leather interior with grey stitching and and a
fantastic sound system. I was sitting in the car and putting the roof
down when JJ drove by and yelled, dude you owe me. I laughed and thought
I don't give a fuck, this ride is worth it.


Inside the house, I called the rental company and asked that they pick up
the rental car. I ran back outside and went for a quick ride, with the
roof down. Damn I should do that much more often. I parked the car in the
driveway and went looking for dinner and there wasn't any. I thought
shit, I better order something good and then decided to cook. I jumped
back in the car and went to the store and bought salad, potatoes and
steaks and drove home. I was cutting potatoes and putting them in
aluminum foil packets when dad and Cole came in together. Cole said MJ,
I'll fire up the grill and deal with the steaks and you can chat with
your dad while you make the salad. I hugged dad and said the ride was
awesome and that I loved it. Then he said Mike, I didn't call you as I
knew it was about Cole, so I picked him up at school. We had a great chat
and he will fill you in if he wants. Mike, I hear you had an interesting
day? I smiled and said as did you, was that a new client and he simply
said yes. I took a beep breath and said, details please but later after
dinner. Dad, said Mike that's perfect, no drama as Cole doesn't need
any of that right now. Dad, JJ and I are taking Cole and Sam away for an
overnight this weekend. I moved the dynamic duo to Thursday a late lunch.
Just then Cole came in with the food and dad asked about the packets.
Cole smiled and said, Rule 8. Dad just looked and I said, just shut up
and eat. Dad just laughed.


Dinner was fun and Cole seemed to be relaxing some. I waited till we were
finished eating and is looked at Cole and asked, so Dude you want to
spend Saturday and a Sunday with JJ, Sam and I? He jumped up hugged me
and said fuck yes. I laughed and said dude, you didn't even ask where or
what. MJ I don't give a fuck, I just want to be away from things and to
start making new friends. I said Cole, that's the idea and we can talk
about a location and I'll get you Sam's number and possibly you two
would have an idea. Keep in mind this is nothing fancy and no golf. Dad
told us to get out of there as we had cooked and he would clean up. I
said thanks and went upstairs and called Tim. I told him about the
conversation with Brian and he said that him and Brian were having lunch
later this week and they would come up with something. I said, please and
I will work with you guys to make this work, whatever it is. I was
starting English reading when I heard Cole yelling at someone. Then I
heard him yell; MOM THATS JUST FUCKING UNREASONABLE. Then there was
silence. I simply sent an email to Megan and said, well so much for the
help. I laughed when the phone rang. I answered whit Megan, really? She
said Mike, he just blew up at me at HELLO. I asked, where is Jay? She
said in New York. I said do you have to be in DC on Monday? She said,
nope. I said well if you get Jay to DC, I'll have the Major fly to get
you two and return you guys Monday afternoon. Megan, he need caring
rents, I'll have the Major contact you and set it up, have a good
evening and I hung up. I called the Major and told him what I needed and
told him that if they were not both available tell them I said to fly
commercial. He laughed and said, so tough love for the absentee rents. I
said yes, for sure.


I started back on English and might have read 3 pages and another phone
call. This time it was Jay. He said Mike, thanks for the ride to
Pittsburgh, I've talked with Cole 2 or 3 times a week and he must be
lying to me as I thought he was holding up? Well Jay the school change is
weighing on him. Just get here and let him know you care. Mike, he should
know that. Jay, he is 15 and is exploding on the world golf stage and the
pressure is intense, you should see him play. He was -2 at Oakmont and
beat 3 course asst. professionals, it was setup for tournament play. Just
come, pat him on the back and tell him by being here that you care, it
will go a long way. He said, I got it and thanks. It was back to English
and I was tempted to turn the phone off. It was a few more English pages
and there was a knock on the door and it was dad. Mike, I know you have
had a busy evening and I just finished talking with Cole again, he has a
head doctor appointment tomorrow and I have arranged transportation. I
said thanks. The he said Mike, how the hell did you get into the Duquesne
Club for dinner? I said dad, I have no idea as Tim set it up. He said it
was time for me to show up there, so Riley was a good cover and I needed
to take her some place that did not look like a date, yes I know the
dress requirements.  Dad, said figure out how this happened, check with
both Tim and Brian. I said I was planning on doing that tomorrow.


I looked at dad and asked, so what are you up to? He said a deal with
Giant Eagle and it involves a program for inventory nothing difficult.
Seems like they know someone here. I laughed and said and I got shit for
playing golf. Dad laughed and said you keep making contacts and I keep
closing the deal. Dad, Kyle is going to be pissed? Mike, he already knows
and he is reassigning 5 people. It works and is an easy 250k. So be
pleased. That little project will solve our legal issues. I asked what he
thought about us buying the strip district property? He almost fell out
of the chair laughing. Then I asked about the abandoned factory building
and convert into condos? He said better but very risky. Dad, that's a
long term idea, to develop an area for housing in or near the city. Mike,
just play football get a degree from VT and let me retire with some
money. I smiled and said, that's the plan. Dad got up and said good
night. I was determined to finish the English assignment. I turned off
the phone and put a note on the door RULE 1 and finished the assignment
and jumped into bed.


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