Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 23:27:25 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 217 Once David sat down JJ stood up and David said son, you don't have to leave? JJ laughed and said well I am just refilling our drinks and would not miss this for anything. David said Mike, I understand you are on TV tomorrow morning, should I watch? I laughed and said, well that's up to you but I often talk to reporters for hours and reveal nothing new. He laughed and said, so I understand but watching you deal with a very seasoned journalist will be fun. JJ handed my refreshed drink and I sat it on the table beside me and asked, so David what brings you here today? Well Mike some concerns about the buying group and the plans going forward, you see neither dad or I want to see the property quickly sold to developers. Also, an unwieldy investment group never works well and we don't want the place to be rundown either. Ok, I understand all that what else? Well Mike, the house on the property, we would like to pull that out of the deal? I smiled and said David, I won't do that but I would consider other approaches to what you want to accomplish. Also, I would consider your dad keeping a share of the new Corporation using the existing name of course. I looked at his drink and asked if he would like a refill? He said sure and JJ said, I got that. Once we were alone I asked David, what was really on his mind? Well Mike, I want to know why you want to do this? It seems a bit out of your interests. David, honestly I don't know but for some reason this place is very special to me, I need to have a very serious talk with dad. David asked Mike, you don't know my dad sold your grandfather 5 acres a very long time ago. Your dad spent a lot of time here and back in a day we hung out some with him being a bit older. We played that same game with friends about jumping into the lake that I would assume you pulled on JJ. I said well I am actually going to kill dad when I get home. I only found out about the cabin recently when he got married to that second wife which lasted possibly 6 weeks. The ink wasn't dry on the pre-nuptials and David laughed. As for buying the Winery, the investors group started my interest. They are all key people at my company and friends, all of which are a complication for me. I have several ideas about that as I am sure there are various financial situations within that group. As for your dad, I have an idea about that as well. David I am very aware you are selling someone's life work and achievements but I will be making an offer to buy a business, one that needs to be self supporting and not a financial drain. David took a sip of his drink, mine remained untouched on the table and I asked, so do you want to continue or wait till tomorrow? David put his drink down and asked, so who the fuck are you or did someone else come up with all that? JJ laughed and said, if I had ten bucks for every time someone asked that, I could retire. I said David, no matter what we come up with, my legal team will look at it very carefully. He smiled and said, ok I need to have a detailed conversation with dad and I'll see you for lunch. He looked at JJ and said you are invited, if Mike doesn't object. I said, well JJ is always welcome and I'll see you tomorrow and enjoy the interview. With that I walked him to the door and we shook hands and the drama ended. As soon as I opened the door to the deck, JJ grabbed me and we were kissing and I realized he had talked his shirt off and I was rubbing his nipples and he whispered that made me so fucking hot, I was sitting there leaking. I pushed him away and reached for my drink and when I looked at him and saw he was naked, I took a drink and asked, I hope the fuck you bought some cigarettes. He said always prepared and went inside. Once he came back I was nude sitting on a chair and yelling at dad. HOW THE FUCK COULD YOU LET ME COME UP HERE WITHOUT TELLING BE ABOUT THIS FUCKING PLACE. Dad said relax as it isn't important but you were up there a lot when you were very young like 3. You and I had a good time there just us. JJ handed me a lit cigarette and I motioned for him to suck my cock and he was more than willing. Dad, what do we owe there people? Mike nothing, just please consider Charlie, I promise I'll tell you all about it Monday, even how the cabin turned into a palace. Dad, I love you and as I said that JJ went all in on the bj. Dad the flight was good and we had lunch and before I could call David appeared. I'll call tomorrow. Once I hung up I took a big drag of the cigarette and ran my hands threw JJ's hair. I pulled him off my cock and asked so you want it here or in a comfortable bed? Before I could answer he grabbed my balls and said follow me. Inside, on the floor of the common room were 2 giant pillows on top of a quilt. As I laid there he lit the fire and I laughed saying it's 85 degrees outside. He said well the AC is set to 65 so shut up and kiss me. We alternated between making out and talking and I was exploring his toned body. I laughed and said you are getting a hairy chest and he replied, I know and I'm debating what to do about that. I said, well just so it doesn't hide those well developed pecs. The making out was winning the battle with the chatting and we were sucking each other and I knew I was close but sensed he was as well and as I shot my first string into his mouth he shot as well. I held the load in my mouth and he pulled me up and opened his mouth and I dripped his load into his mouth. Then he put me on my back and opened my mouth and he dropped the joint loads into my mouth and we kissed, sharing two large load. We feel asleep with my head resting on his chest. I woke first and started licking his nipples, which were erect from the cold. He stirred and said dude, I need a shower and food. JJ, you can't be fat and a wideout. We chose a bedroom with a king bed and and jumped into the shower together and there was no messing around but we soaped each other and dried each other. He laughed when I ran my figures through my hair and went downstairs and ordered an extra large pepperoni and sausage pizza. When JJ appeared I said that I ordered pizza and I needed him to keep these negotiations between ourselves. JJ, I won't hide anything from the group but this will cost about 800k and the investors are you and your family, Megan and Cole, Riley and Jack and Dillon and Kathy and me. That's 5 individual groups and I believe we have have to let Charlie in. So do the math that's that's about $134,000 each. That's a big hit and the only ones I am sure who can do that is Megan and I. JJ just listened and I continued saying I am figuring I would buy the Winery and offer shares to a closed group of investors. I haven't figured it all out yet but Charlie would get between 5 & 10 percent and each share would be worth say $50 and I would hold the balance of the shares. There would be limits, shares could only be sold to existing investors and no investor could hold more that 20%, well except for me. Share would be available to purchase at various times. Of course, I would only do that if it was agreeable to everyone. JJ laughed and said you fucking lost meat 800k. Just then the doorbell rang and I said JJ it's paid for and so is the tip. While we were eating I told him I need to call Cole and would like to call Mary Ann. He said, fine I need to check in with dad and Dee. I laughed and said after we play nice with the girlfriends we are simply going to fuck each other senseless? I got a devilish smile and said, isn't that what we agreed to? JJ it is easier to talk about than it is to do. MJ, stop thinking and enjoy life. We ate the entire pizza and JJ asked now what as neither of us should drive and I said check the owners' closet, I left it open. I called Cole and he seemed down and I asked him how did it go today. MJ I blew up and fucking won by 6 shots. So you blew up by going low? He laughed and said well it was Liam's fault and on the way to the course today he told me I was playing too safe and I shot -6. I laughed and said so why the down mood? Well the Ohio people didn't appreciate the Steelers plus 4's. I said no wonder, was it fun? Yup the dude who finished second was from Cleveland. I said we need to spend some time together and there is a new cook Monday, I'll be home for dinner. I asked that he tell Liam I said hello. JJ appeared with an armful of junk food saying that is like a corner store. I laughed and said keep that shit away from me, so far I have had fried fish and pizza, I need to eat better than that. I was cold and remembered JJ had turned the AC on and I adjusted that and opened a few doors and windows. On the deck I called Mary Ann and she answered saying, this is a surprise I thought you were out of town, I laughed and said these phones work almost anywhere. Mike, I have so many questions you sad a lot and didn't say anything new. I said correct that was the point. Changing the subject I said I flew the twin engine plane here today and I am at dad's cabin in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. She laughed and asked, what kind of business you looking into? I said a Winery and burst out laughing. So Mike why didn't that come up in the interview? Well I simply traded that for letting them break the story about my Foundation, it keeps the negotiating simple. Mike, that doesn't help as I have more questions now. Peanuts why not stop with the questions and just have fun? She laughed and said, please define fun? I said just enjoy each other's company. Se asked was that code for sex? I said well I'll leave that for you to figure out. She said, I'll take that as a yes. Look, let's not do this over the phone and it needs to be very special. Besides I didn't call to start down that path. Mike, why does talking about this upset you? I said Peanuts, I don't like to be pushed into things and there are a lot of girls that want to say I did them. She laughed and said, I would bet there are a lot of guys as well. I said Mary Ann, please don't bet. We can talk about that as well but later. As this wasn't going well, I said have a great night and I'll call tomorrow. She said, please don't be mad. Babe I just don't like to be pushed. MJ, I get that and you have no idea what you do to me. I laughed and said well that's mutual, have a good night. I was pissed as we were actually negotiating having sex over the fucking phone. Once we were both off the phone JJ and I talked long into the night. We talked about everything, our rents especially the dads and what we thought their expectations. We told stories some funny and some sad. There was a long discussion about sex and where we were going. I think we were both in the same place and that while our relationship had deepened and sex with each other and our strong desires for kids, especially sons would dictate a complicated and difficult path. One chosen by necessity because of who we were and the times in which we lived. We finally climbed into bed and we made out some and JJ gave me a hug and we fell asleep with him holding me and his cock quietly sitting against my ass crack. As usual I woke before JJ and quickly changed into shorts and a tee and went to the SUV and was looking for some coffee. I easily found a deli and got 4 coffees, two pastries and a real estate magazine and a local paper. Back at the cabin I put a coffee in the microwave and was looking at the paper. There was nothing much of interest. I grabbed the coffee and the magazine and went outside. I was so amazed as there was a first class winery in the area on Cayuga lake and it was for sale for the first time in 40 years and was 49 acres. So Cayuga Estate Winery was very interesting and very very nice, three building, an update house, a store and a restaurant and the asking price was $847,000. Just then there were hands rubbing my neck and JJ asked, why did you get up, I like morning sex. I laughed and said, no shit. He laughed and asked where is the cold coffee and I said right beside the microwave, can you manage? A couple of minutes later he returned with the coffee munching on a pastry. I showed him the real estate add and quietly waited for a reaction. Finally he said Mike, the C & J joint isn't this nice. We should just buy this one. I laughed and said JJ, I'm only interested in this one as it is special to me, so special that if we get this place, I'm selling the beach property. There were a couple of much smaller Wineries listed but none made sense, even for the upcoming discussion. JJ looked at me and said holy shit Mike, it's time for your TV program. I shrugged and said, watch if you want, I'm not interested. JJ went inside to watch the program and I went to our room stripped and jumped into the shower for a very long and hot shower. I dried off and towel dried my hair, shaved and found a pair of khaki pants and a three colored Oakmont polo shirt and looked in the mirror and thought perfect. I added very casual shoes and found JJ laughing at the TV program. I asked what's so funny? Mike you didn't notice the look on Diane's face when you said that's 5, asked and answered. I thought she was going to throw something at you. It was a very quick slip and a very quick recovery. I'm thinking she won't be a fan. Mike, you need to watch the last 5 minutes. I asked, so you coming on this adventure? He said nope, I won't get any of this. I laughed and said, pleas just drop that dumb Texas hick act. I went back outside and scoured the real estate magazine and fuck I was ready. I finished the second cup of coffee and left the danish for JJ and was leaning over the railing looking at the lake and realized how nice the view was. Now the large house made some sense. I heard a horn and knew that it was game time and I grabbed the magazine, folded it in half and shoved it in my back pocket. I waved to JJ, who was still watching some TV program and found David standing beside his car and on the phone. I stayed a respectful distance away so he could have some privacy and when I looked at his dress, I simply laughed. Khaki's, a Congressional golf shirt and casual shoes. Once he finished his call we shook hands and I said David, this will be interesting as the first round is a tie. He laughed and said well I have better connections and I said I have twice the course. He laughed and said let's go. I asked about the two Charlie's and he said both good and one nervous and the other in 10 year old heaven. I laughed and was asked about JJ? I said well he is playing the dumb Texan jock today and David laughed. Once we were at the restaurant, David asked, inside or out? I replied, wherever it is the quietest. There was a brief conversation with someone I obviously didn't know and we were seated outside in a corner of the deck and a moment later reserved signs were placed on the 2 tables closest to us. I smiled and said damn, I'm going to use that. David didn't react to that and was looking at the menu. It was a quick glance for me as the spinach, ham and cheese omelet hit my eye immediately. The waiter came over and asked about drinks and David immediately said a pot of coffee and 2 cups. I immediately asked for ice water as well and David said, please make that two as well. Before he could get away, I asked the waiter his name and was told Rob. I said thanks Rob and pretended to read the menus. Tired of the game I asked David, what's good here and is there a choice involved. David laughed and said, sorry that's a bad habit and I didn't think. Once the waiter was back Rob took our orders and David ordered eggs Benedict with a fruit cup and wheat toast. Again, I thanked Rob and I saw that David noticed that. I smiled and said a Pittsburgh thing, always be nice to the secretaries and those who provide a service. David said Mike, dad and I had a long talk last night and he would be asking $825,000 for the Winery. I asked, so David what would you be asking? He laughed and said that's not the issue, is it? I didn't react and asked where is Lake Cayuga? He said about 30 minutes North of us, why? Well David this is where selling a life time of hard work and accomplishments runs right smack into economic reality and I took the magazine out of my back pocket, opened it to the appropriate page handed it to him and picked up my coffee cup and took a drink. David read but I realized he was thinking so I just filled my coffee cup and waited. He looked at me and smiled and said well I would bet you wouldn't buy that place at any cost. You have a special relationship here that you don't yet understand. I said that's correct but none of that matters. I relax here and I could always go to the place in the Outer Banks? David laughed and said pay rent for a week? I looked at him and said, I have a place there and he quickly added, one that is for sale. I said shit, that was not to hit the market till September 1st. It was my turn to think and I took a deep breath and said ok, here is what I am thinking, $600,000 your family keeps 10% and has exclusive use of the house for as long as you choose to maintain it. That 10% can only be sold to me at a price to be determined bi annually bu a neutral auditor. I'll keep the existing staff on for one growing season. David, it is actually my hope that when your dad passes the 10% and the house goes to your son. Hell he already knows the secret of the rock. My plans are to eventually tear down the palace and build 3 cabins here on our 5 acres, one for me, one for dad and one for my stepbrother Cole. The area around the rocks remains untouched. Mike, who will own this new adventure of yours? I said MJS Enterprises as a subsidiary called C & J Winery, LLC. I will sell shares to my current associates at $50.00 per share and shared can only be sold back to the corporation and to no individual. Share held by the corporation will be available for sale at a price determined by independent auditors, once a year. David was quiet for a minute as our food came and once we were alone he said so there will be 12,000 shares available and I said nope you dad already owns 1200. He smiled and said so in reality you are paying $660,000 for the business? I said correct. But reducing the cash outlay by 60,000. Then I said David understand, I don't want to make jelly and the place needs a good bit of work and a revival of a once significant brand. Years ago your mom and dad, chose great plants and nurtured them, with some work they will produce very good wine again. David, please explain all this to your dad and when appropriate I'll have a talk with both of you, please understand I think these are very generous terms and I won't move much at all. This is all I can do and still make money in the very near future. Also that's as clean of a deal my limited abilities can come up with. David laughed out loud and said Mike, you are very close to what I laid out for dad last night and you offering the house and the shares mean a lot. I'll let you know. David that's fine and if we conclude this my legal guys will work with yours to make this legal. Mike, I'll get to you in the morning with an update. I said that's great, hopefully we can both get home early on Monday. We finished eating and I was dropped off at the palace. Inside I found a note from JJ saying skinny dipping join me if you want. I laughed and went to the refrigerator and opened a beer and sat on the deck and called Major Jim. Jim said Mike, good to hear from you JJ said it was great flight and that you were very professional. I laughed and asked, how did he figure that out? I quickly added he did very well flying and depending on the weather, I'll let him do more on the way back. I said it is very early and very complicated, Charlie wanted 825 and I countered with 600 and David didn't disagree. Ok Mike, what are the chances? I said 80/20 we get it. But it is complicated as they don't want a group buying it, said it is too complicated. So I will buy it through Enterprises, form a cooperation and sell shares to the closed group. Something like $50.00 a share. I doubt that everyone could afford an equal share and I gave Charlie 10 percent. Jim how would Dillon and Kathy at this point come up with 100k or Jack for that matter? Jim was quiet for a second and said well good point. He asked what should I tell the others? I said exactly what I told you? I'll get an update in the morning. Then he said Mike, the interview was very well received locally and thanks for going to the funeral, it means a lot. I said well, I'll be in touch. I was relaxing with my second beer and must have dozed off and JJ woke me asking, so how did it go? I said I don't know but there was an offer made. You think your Texas, jock mind can comprehend some details. He replied, (in a Texas drawl) yu'll bet that ass, I can. I went into detail and JJ laughed saying if I had $50 I could 1/12,000 th. of the company. I said sure. Then JJ said dude, I'm starving. I laughed and said well we better order in as I'm already drinking and I would bet you are on the way to the refrigerator. He asked what did you have for lunch? I said a cold omelette and I hate cold eggs. Business got in the way, so I'm hungry as well. We looked at a couple of flyers and finally order 2 racks of ribs and a basket of fries. JJ handed me a beer and said MJ, you have had a long day, how you holding up? JJ, I'm good. Just then the food arrived and I answered the door grabbed the food and in the common room JJ had a beer waiting. I was looking forward to a lazy night. We were eating and just fulling around when my phone rang. I looked at the number and looked at JJ and I said our evening is about to be fucked up. I answered with Hi David what can I do for you? Well Mike, I tried but dad insists on talking with you. David, how upset is he? Mike, he is calm and in a very firm stubborn mood. I said ok, give me 45 minutes to finish eating and change clothes. We have a pool table, foosball and video games and I'll ask JJ to amuse little Charlie and we can talk. JJ looked at me and said, so I get to babysit? I smiled and JJ said you will pay for that later. I went to our room and took a quick shower and changed into jeans and a tee and running shoes.I found JJ pouting and grabbed him and gave him a big hug which turned into a kiss and the doorbell rang. I said I promise this won't be all night. I answered the door and invited everyone in. PLEASE IF POSSIBLE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO NIFTY!! THANKS FOR READING AND FOR THE COMMENTS.