Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2023 20:02:11 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 376 Leaving the club for home the 45 minute drive gave me plenty of time to think. I did not want to go to Blacksburg especially the way Winnie was acting but it would be more than a good idea to check on the hanger and I did want to see my apartment. There would be the need for a lot of new furniture and I wanted the desk from my room, I was attached to that. I did need a secure way to communicate with the office and check on financials. That line I handed the coach about the internet access wasn't all bull shit. Then I thought about the workout and the night with JJ and I smiled when that caused me to chub up. That softened quickly as my phone rang and after a very quick look I saw it was Trey. On route 28 heading home there was no possible way to pull over and I didn't want to get into one of the small towns. I put the phone on speaker and said hi Trey, I'm driving and you are on speaker but I'm alone, what's up? Well Mike, it is a long story but I'll be coming alone on Tuesday and I'm the only one going to the tournament. Ok Trey, why the change? Mike, mom and dad were both bitching about the trip so we had a "discussion" I told dad that he had a great business but that it would never support 4 families and that I never wanted to be in the family business and I didn't need them along on the trip as I'm 22 years old and can take care of my self. Trey, I'm good with all that but please, no more changes. Trey laughed and said well after the tournament I'm not going home as a diploma from Pitt would be better than one from Long Beach State. Trey, that's fine and if you want we can help you find a place. Understand, you don't have to work for me. Mike, I get that and I can deal with whatever happens. Ok Trey, I'll see you Tuesday and someone will meet you at the airport. With that, I hung up. If I wasn't driving I would have jumped for joy as the dude had a set of balls and that was a fucking good thing. At my place I quickly ditched the suit and put on sweatpants, a tee and a hoodie along with running shoes. It was too early to go to the gym so I called Kyle. He answered by asking, how was lunch? I laughed and said Kyle, so we are hiring a henpecked college roommate as the new COO? Kyle was very serious and said Mike what you don't know is that he travels all the time. He has 2 sons and wants to be home more and watch them play whatever. Yes, unless you object he will take a pay cut and be our next COO. I smiled and said Kyle, I don't have any objections. Mike, that's great he will start late March and they will be looking for a house ASAP. Kyle have a great night and I'm going to be late for the gym. I still owed Winnie a call about going tomorrow to Blacksburg. I need to see if JJ was still free and what we would fly down there. I really wanted the jet but that would not happen if JJ's plans had changed. That call would have to wait and if it was the jet we could sleep a bit later. I grabbed my bag of workout clothes, put on a jacket and drove to the gym. I saw JJ's truck in the parking lot and was hoping this was the start of a fun night and I wished it would be the entire weekend. I found JJ naked at his locker and when he saw me he smiled and said MJ just get dressed you have seen all this before. I laughed and simply got changed. By the time I was ready JJ was setting up the weights for my first set. That started off an intense 90 minute workout that had both of us with sweat soaked tees and even my shorts were wet. Once we were done we went to our lockers, stripped, wrapped a towel around our waist and went to the sauna. When we opened the door to the sauna there was one guy sitting there and he didn't stay long and JJ and I sat beside each other and chatted. We talked about JJ's new responsibilities at the flight school and the impact on his time and free time. We were about at the limit of our allotted time when JJ said MJ, let's find a place to eat and he stood up and headed for the door. I followed and at the door JJ stopped turned around and leaned back against the door. He smiled and dropped his towel and said I need a blow job. I laughed out loud and said dude, there is no fucking way in hell I'm sucking that sweat soaked cock and I'm not getting near those stinking pubic hairs. We have all night. MJ, how do you expect me to walk out of here with this rocket? Well JJ if I do what you are asking I'll have the same problem. JJ pulled my towel off, grabbed my cock and stroked it till I was hard. He laughed and said MJ, I bet you won't walk to the locker nude. I shrugged and picked up the towel, threw it over my shoulder and walked to the locker. I grabbed a fresh towel and took a long shower. Now I had another decision. I had to collect the bet and get very kinky or hold off on that and have sweaty romantic sex. That was what I wanted but I had no idea what JJ needed or wanted. As we dressed we settled on the Tavern for dinner and that we would drive to my place and I would dump the Mustang and we would take JJ's truck to the Tavern. At my place I climbed into JJ's truck and I mean climbed the thing was huge and rode like the Queen Mary. I simply said dude, nice ride. MJ, you should let me drive more often. At the Tavern we were actually welcomed in the usual way and that surprised me as it had been more that three months since football mattered. We ordered iced tea and beer arrived and I was thinking that 24 hour drinking ban was out the window but we were well within the FAA 12 hour requirement. I asked JJ about the woman in his life and I got a sick smile and he said no one at the moment but there is a. Line of applicants. I laughed and he replied MJ, apparently I'm prime Prom date material and that works for me as I'm sick of the girlfriend drama. I haven't moved on as much as you have but I'm getting there. JJ, are you good to go to Blacksburg for the day tomorrow? JJ shook his head and said, well I'm good for going to VT. JJ, this is a business trip for me and Winnie knows it and she is aware she is on her own and that's per her request. MJ, are you two breaking up? JJ, I think that will happen the morning after the Prom and she is dumping me. JJ sat there looking at me and asked, so how do you feel about? JJ, it will be what it becomes and I'll be looking for a mindless relationship with lots of sex. The owner came over and we ordered. Mine was a burger with BLT and fries. JJ ordered a Ruben also with fries. Our drinks were refilled and I was more than surprised that it was deer again. I looked at the owner, smiled and mouthed a thank you. He immediately came over and said guys, one more won't hurt but that's it. We both smiled and JJ said thanks and understood. Just then my phone buzzed and it was Winnie. I answered and she asked Mick, what we doing tomorrow? I said babe be at the airport at 7:30 and it is up and back. It will be jut you me and JJ. Mick, is it ok if my rents come along? I said fine and hung up, totally pissed. I looked at JJ and said we might not make it to the Prom. First it was her Uncle and now the rents are coming along on this trip. I get that it's a 6 hour drive but how is getting the family there my responsibility. JJ smile and said MJ, settle down as it was a reasonable request but admittedly not timely. The food came and I downed that second beer and would have like 5 or 6 more and was wondering how many I could thro down before 7:30. So JJ, what with the bet at the gym? JJ smiled nd said MJ, I just wanted to se if you had changed so much that being nude with a hard on was an issue for you. Seems like you have changed but not in that area. Dude, you are acting like a grown up so much you worry me. Look MJ, I don't care weather there is your fist is up my ass, or your fingers or your cock. I don't care if it kinky sex or sweaty romantic sex, I just need it to be with you. With you working almost constantly and me tied up every fucking weekend we don't have enough time together. I smiled and said well dude finish eating and let's get to my place I want to see how many beers I can down before 7:30. Oh and I bet we both shoot three times tonight. JJ laughed and said that's a fucking bet as you don't have it in you and I bet you are the one that doesn't have 3 loads in you. We quickly finished and the owner said have a good evening that's on me. I said thanks and put 2 20's on the table and left. Once we were outside JJ stopped and asked why did you you leave all that money? That dude made a fortune from us as multiple people paid our bill all season and the place was packed. JJ, the place would have been packed every Friday night during football season win or lose, it was just more fun. Besides like you said earlier I've moved on and that is a string that needed cut. JJ shook his head and said well MJ, if you say so. We hen we got to my place I jumped out of the truck and went inside and directly to the refrigerator and grabbed two beers. I was about to hand one to JJ and he was standing there holding an envelope. MJ, you were so fucking focused on the beers you didn't notice this taped to your door. I took thee envelope and tossed it on the table and said I'll deal with that in the morning. Mike, you will deal with it right now or I'm going home. I took a deep breath and set the beer down on the counter and looked at the envelope. On the outside there was a note from dad saying Jake and Sam asked me to give you this, I haven't opened it and I hope it is what you want to hear.I tore open the envelope only to find another sealed envelope. I opened it and read the message which said: "Mike, we are both interested but have a few questions. We are both off on Monday and would be available all day. Please let either of us know if that works for you." It was signed by both. I reached in my pocket for my phone and called Jake's number. I knew it would go to voicemail and is simply said Jake, it was good to hear from you guys, Monday at the restaurant works for me at noon. Leave me a message if that needs changed. I put the phone on the counter and grabbed the beer and JJ immediately took the beer off me. MJ, I know you won the bet but you need to collect it another time. I don't know what your problem is but right now you need to strip. I knew I had been acting like a shit since I talked to Winnie so I simply did what JJ asked and was naked and soft. I stood there looking at him and he said just lay on the loveseat on your back. As soon as I had done that JJ grabbed my feet and pulled them so that my knees were resting on the back of the loveseat. My ass was resting against the back and my head was hanging over the seat. JJ opened a bottle of beer and said open wide. When I did he slowly started to pour the beer in my mouth and he said swallow and keep up as you are licking up any spills. He got the entire 12 ounce beer down my throat and immediately shoved his cock down my throat till I gagged and I almost threw up. JJ laughed and asked you want more beer or the recycled type? Neither, I'm sorry I was an ass. JJ smiled and said MJ, what did you just say? Did I hear sorry come out of your mouth? Have you ever said that word before? JJ, I'm fucking sorry now I need to piss. JJ helped me to my feet and we both went to the bathroom and we pissed at the same time while we kissed. Before I knew it I was on my back on my bed holding my legs as JJ was slowly fucking my ass. He tried to hold off and I was hoping he would as I was loving the feeling of his cock deep inside me. He leaned forward driving his cock as deep as it would go and we kissed while he deposited a load in my ass. I wasted not a second and still on my back directed JJ's mouth to my Dick and as soon as his tongue hit the head of my cock, I was ready to go. I grabbed some lube and smeared it on my very hard cock and JJ greased his hole and I said hop on. My cock slid in very easily and I knew JJ was going to have a long fun slow ride. We went at it for about 15 minutes and I was able to back off when JJ must have had enough as he reached towards my nips and pinched them hard at the same time and I screamed, fuck I'm going to shoot and I deposited 5 ropes of cum in his ass. JJ laid on top of me and we kissed and made out until my soft cock slipped out of his ass. JJ rolled off me and we fell asleep holding each other. It was early and we were both soon awake and I got up and JJ was on his back and I got beside him and started sucking his cock. I have to admit it was an interesting taste with the dried cum and ass juice and a bit of lube but I was loving it as JJ seemed to be having a good time as well as he was working my cock as much as I was working his. It took a while but very close to the same time we both enjoyed a load of cum. This time there was no nap but we made out and I went to work on JJ's ass with my young and fingers and eventually my cock. This time there was no lube and I simply pounded his hole and managed to stay hard and finally I shot a small load in JJ's ass and I was spent. JJ, stroked himself hard and wasted no time at all and he simply lined up his cock with my hole and dove right in. I let out a big grunt as his balls slapped my ass and he was at it every bit as hard as I had just done him. Each stroke was harder that the previous and I was starting to enjoy it when he dove in and yelled, fuck here it come and he pulled all the way out and simply dove in and while it fucking hurt it was a nice load. JJ, smiled and said MJ, that was fun but I'm done. I laughed and said Well I might be recharged later. We kissed and he said well don't wake me. I laughed and said goodnight. We had both set our alarms for 5:45 and we both jumped up jarred awake at the same time. It was two separate and very quick showers. It was jeans and a sweatshirt for JJ and jeans a polo covered with a hoodie for me. We stopped at McDonalds for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. We managed to get to the airport at 7:15 and I filed the flight plan while JJ started the pre-check. When I came out Winnie and her rents were there chatting with JJ. I went up to the and said good morning I see everybody has met JJ, so why don't you hop aboard and there should be danish and coffee. We should be in the air before 8:00. I paid little attention to Winnie and they had not much choice but to get on the jet. Inside JJ was in the left seat and I made an announcement asking everyone to buckle up. JJ was flawless with the start up and the comms with the tower and we were in the air at 7:55. JJ said nice flight plan as there is no point in using all that fuel to get to 43,000 for like 10 minutes. I said thanks and just looked out the window. JJ asked if I wanted my passengers unbuckle and I simply said, nope. It was a very smooth flight and by the time we landed and secured the jet it was almost 9:30. I had secured transportation for 2 groups and explained that process and said that it would be wheels up at 7:00 and that we could all meet at the sports bar and Winnie knew where it was and that I would. Be there at 5:30 and added that they should feel free to do whatever worked for them. With that JJ and I went into the terminal. That fat, Pat Scullen was working and I paid the fees and asked for a receipt, which pissed him off. I asked for a gold cart or something so that I could get to the hanger and see how that was going and the fucker charged me $25. JJ laughed and said I see you already have friends here. I just shook my head and asked are you coming or do you have other plans? MJ, I'll meet you at the apartment around noon and please find time to say hello to the coach. With that he was off to wherever. I found the old dilapidated golf cart and it started to my surprise and I drove to the hanger and it was exactly where I was expecting it to be. I stopped in the dirt beside the large concrete pad and the beams that would support the sides and the beams for the roof would be attached. The plumbing, well the sewer lines were in and in general I was pleased with the progress. I could tell that it would easily house the jet and one or two smaller airplanes.things were looking good. There was nothing left to do but return the cart and stop by the real estate office and get the keys to the apartment. Turned out the problem with all that was that Real Estate office was nowhere near the apartment building. I simply needed transportation. I went to the car rental place and rented my third vehicle of the day and got the least expensive one they had was also the smallest. It was a 1991 VW Beetle and I barely fit in it. It was just for a few hours, I would survive. The Real Estate Office was easily found in a strip mall on the edge of town. When I went inside I was greeted by an older woman who looked up from a magazine she was reading and asked, how can I help you? I smiled nd said I'm Mike Simmons and I believe Bod Stokes is expecting me. Mike he definitely is but he is with someone but I'll let him know you are here. Bob appeared and we shook hands and he asked if we could talk when I returned with the keys. I said that was fine and that he should expect me back around 3:30. He smiled and said that would be fine. I was handed the keys and was told that all the apartments were laid out the same and that the top right apartment was empty. I was then told that the other three would be empty at the end of the school year and that they would be cleaned and easily rented and that I should let him know which one I wanted. As I was leaving I saw Winnie and her parents sitting in a conference room. I almost went back to tell Bob not to rent them an apartment in my building but I just laughed and went to the Beetle. I really didn't have a lot to do and it wasn't even noon yet so I decided to drive to the Athletic Office and get that out of the way. I would leave the car parked there and walk to the apartment and see how long that would take. As always there was a student sitting at the reception desk and I introduced myself and asked if Coach was around. He smiled and said Mike, he is always around and I'll let him know you are here. It took about 5 minute and Coach B appeared, we shook hands and he said damn you are appear to be in great shape. I said thanks and he said Mike, there is someone here you might want to say hello to. We went to a conference room and there was Josh and his parents. Both our faces lit up and we grabbed each other and it was great to see him. I found out that it was an official visit but there was no discussion about other schools. Coach said they were about to go to lunch and that JJ would meet us at the restaurant. I pulled Josh aside and asked if he was cool with that? He smiled and said, for sure. Then I said no pressure from me about you coming here, Josh smile and said thanks, there is enough of that. As we walked to the van I pulled Coach aside and said Coach, I don't want to interfere but it might be a good idea to lighten up. There was no reaction to that. JJ was at the restaurant and we had a great lunch but I was thinking that enough was enough and I said guys, I'm sorry but I have a meeting and JJ, can drive me. We shook hands and as we hugged Josh said thanks. Outside JJ said well that was a fun lunch but why did you pull the plug? JJ, Josh is a pit stressed and Coach was using us to pressure Josh. I think we shouldn't be involved with his recruiting, well anymore that we already are. Besides I want to check out the apartment building nd our new digs. The building was 4 apartments with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. There was a common room and a fully equipped kitchen that included a dishwasher and microwave along with a refrigerator and range. The basement had a laundry with 2 washers and 2 dryers. All that remained was to check it out. We pulled up and I was thinking that parking would be an issue but there was parking 8 cars and the grass was cut and the place was clean and well kept up. We opened the door to the building and there was a stairs and doors to the downstairs apartments. We went up stairs and I opened the door to the apartment on the right and almost shit. It looked like the place was ransacked there was furniture upside down books and papers all over the place and the place stunk as the garbage was in plastic pays and in the can. I was fucking furious as this place had been unoccupied for a couple of months. JJ was looking around and I grabbed my phone and called the real estate. When the receptionist answered I said this is Mike Simmons and I want to talk with Bob Stokes. She said Mike, he is busy. I laughed and said I really don't care what he is doing put him on the phone and do it now. When he got on the he said Mike, I was just heading to your building. I said great, I'm here waiting and just so you know I'm fucking pissed. Well Mike, I have Clients with me. Bob once they find out who owns the place I'm sure they won't be interested. In any event Bob and I need to have a chat, NOW! I simply hung up. JJ and I continued to look around and I found the refrigerator a disaster but newer and in working order. I laughed when I opened the dishwasher as it was like it was never used. JJ loved the place as the bedrooms were big and it was 2 blocks from campus and close to the stadium and the weight room. We went down stairs and waited for Bob. JJ said if Winnie and her rents are with Bob he would entertain them while I fired the agent. I just shook my head. It wasn't cold so we waited outside. It took about 15 minutes when Bob pulled up in the company van. He got out and went right up to me and asked, what is your problem? Bob, I have a lot of problems but let me show you the current problem. On the way up Bob admitted he hadn't checked the place out since the tenants left as the rent was paid and he had the security deposit. At the door to the apartment I stepped aside and said, be my guest it is unlocked. He took one step inside and said shit, I can't show this. Bob, that's correct but if you want to keep the contract with my company you will have this apartment spotless by noon on Tuesday and I'll have it checked. In addition you will provide proof that the utilities are paid by the end of the week. This will all be done at your expense, I won't be responsible for your negligence. In addition you will pay to have it painted before my next visit. Bob, I hope you have a large security deposit. Bob started to say something and I cut him off saying dude, I'm serious, fix the mess you ignored. I turned and walked downstairs. Outside I went right to the van opened the door and asked JJ if I could have a minute alone with these guys. Guys most likely you are aware that I own this building. The vacant apartment is to put it mildly a pigsty. It has new appliances and two large bedrooms, there is parking and a laundry in the basement. The location is perfect but Winnie doesn't want to live in the same building as me and I totally get that. If you change your mind I promise to respect that it is your place and I won't ever ask to come in of be concerned with who your guest are. I would suggest that our apartments are on different floors. Then I looked at her dad and said I'll discount the rent 15% and I know that's not a lot but I have a mortgage to pay. Then I looked at Winnie and said do whatever makes you comfortable. I simply went outside and JJ and I left. Once we were alone JJ asked Mike, what did you give away to keep her. I laughed and replied, not much at all. So Mike, did you fire the guy? JJ, not yet I need to talk with Tim. JJ take me to Sean's place. At Sean's place we pounded on the door as we were sure he was home because his car was parked outside. It was obvious that we woke him but he recovered quickly when he realized who was pounding on his door. He said, fuck when did you two get here? Well Sean can we come in you must be cold in your boxers? He laughed and said come in I'll put some clothes on. JJ said Sean, don't bother just bring the chick out so we can check her out. Sean laughed and disappeared into his room. A few minutes later he appeared wearing sweats. Sean, I'm here because I needed to check on the hanger progress and the 4 units I bought.JJ and I will be moving one of the units. This is an in and out one day thing and before you ask, we visited with Coach and had lunch with him and a recruit. Mike was it the kid from your school? Coach really wants him. Sean, Coach needs to dial it back back a bit with Josh, he is feeling the pressure. Sean said Mike, I'll pass that along. Sean, we stopped because I nd a favor. Mike, hat do you need? I told him about the apartment and the mess and asked him to stop and check on the mess Tuesday afternoon. He said no problem and I gave him the keys and the address and said Apartment 3 on the second floor. We chatted a while and I promised him a heads up on the next trip. JJ dropped me off at the Stadium and went to the bookstore. I went inside and found my way to the field. I wanted to get the feel of the place and for me being alone in the stadium. I had done this the summer before my Sophomore year in high school. It struck me that this was way more serious. I was sitting on the bench like I did before every football game I had played. I would do that again and realized how difficult that privacy be to get. I stayed about 15 minutes when I got up I saw Coach Conn standing at the entrance that the team used. He just stood there and when I got to him we shook hands and he asked Mike, isn't an empty stadium a great place. I smiled and said wee Coach, if you listen carefully it reveals itself. Coach this one is more than ready for some victories. Coach Conn smiled and said, I hope you heard more than that. I smiled and said, yes it did but I'm not sharing. I started to walk away but stopped and turned and said Coach, I'm ready. I squeezed into the Beatle and drove to the restaurant and yes it was where I had had lunch. It was a bit early and I asked for a table for 5 having no idea who all would be here. I wanted this day over with but more importantly I want to fly and relax. JJ was the first to arrive all excited about his purchases at the bookstore. We each ordered iced tea and asked for more time before we ordered. We talked about the apartment and he really wanted the first floor. I didn't really care and JJ laughed say you will once you return from a party. Then he said and moving all our shit up the steps. I laughed and said JJ, I'll have people for that. We both laughed and I looked at the entrance and saw Winnie and the parents. I waved and they came over and Winnie took the seat next to me. She immediately leaned over and whispered, Mick we need to talk. I simply said that we definitely do but not now and not here. I was sure everyone heard what I said. Then the server came over and drinks and food were ordered and I ordered a small flatbread pizza and I didn't pay attention to what the others ordered as I was not in a great mood but was trying. Me trying ended when Winnie's mom said well this place is nice but it doesn't compare to Ohio State. Winnie's dad tried to defuse the situation but I stopped him in mid sentence and said Mrs. Tillinson you are correct, you see this place actuality graduates it's athletes and if your brother is their typical alumnus then they need to start an ethics department and make those classes a graduation requirement. JJ, jumped into the conversation and said Mam, MJ might be exaggerating a bit I'm sure it is a great school. I simply remained quiet and said very little during the meal with Winnie and her dad raving about the campus. When we were finished eating Winnie asked if we had time to stop in the book store. I said sure as we don't have a time schedule but JJ was already there and there might not be much left. Everyone laughed and we jumped into the van. Ta the bookstore I bought bad and Megan a shirt and Ashley an outfit that I was sure she would have to grow into and a hat for Cole that would easily go with one of his outfits. Winnie bought a couple of things and I was not paying attention but her dad bought a polo shirt and a tie. Her mom chose not to get anything and there was a quiet but terse conversation between the rents, which I tried to ignore. To avoid another terse comment I stayed away from the three of them. With that done we drove to town and retrieved our rides and everyone laughed at my ride. The three vehicles were returned to the rental agency and I paid the bill. The jet was ready and I went inside and filed the flight plan this time it was VFR plan and JJ and I did the Pre-check and this time I was in the left seat. We did the normal engine start a battery assist to start the right engine and then the generator easily handled the left engine. We were quickly cleared to takeoff and starting out due west, I quickly headed northwest. I was enjoying the flying but it was a very quick trip. JJ laughed and said damn, I didn't know this thing had afterburners. I shook my head and said this thing can move if you let it but it does eat fuel. At the Allegheny airport we were put in the holding pattern and JJ laughed saying dad is giving lessons. We landed around 6:30 and Winnie's dad thanked me for the trip and Winnie gave me a hug and asked when can we talk? I replied babe, I have things to do, I'll call you tomorrow. We didn't have to secure the jet as it was going to the hanger and the ground crew was already there. JJ and I climbed into his truck and I was quickly at my place. I went right to the refrigerator and grabbed a beer and headed for the shower. I took a swig of the beer and started to strip. When I went to dump the clothes in the hamper it was empty and in looking around the place was clean and the messy cum stained sheets were changed, damn Colleen had cleaned. There would have to be a big tip. The shower was great and I threw on Jen's and a sweatshirt and went to the house bearing gifts. Dad and Megan were given matching shirts in the burgundy and orange school colors and Megan said that Ashley would in the outfit I bought her by the first game. Dad offered me a drink, which I declined and I asked about Cole. Megan said that they had settled on Colin as his agent and the firm would announce Quinn's retirement and Colin's promotion to President and Cole would be his on,y direct client. She was confident that things would work out but that until Cole was 21 she had a say. Then Megan said Mike, just so you know Cole said he would call you tonight around 10:00. I smiled and said perfect. We chatted for a while and told them about the apartment and the real estate guy. Dad said, Mike get rid of him. I shrugged and said well as soon as I get to my computer I put Tim on it. There is a contract and I don't want to end up in court. Megan said good point but how was coach? I said bust recruiting Josh and JJ and I had to do lunch after which I suggested that Coach give the kid some breathing room. Them Megan asked Mike, did this trip settle things in your head about VT? Megan, it has always been settled but the stadium and I had a great chat and we both feel I belong. Dad just burst out laughing. With that I said goodnight. Back at my place I typed up a report for Tim about the apartment and simply attached it to an email with a subject "HELP". There was time before Cole would call so I grabbed another beer and threw on a mix of classical music and laid on the loveseat thinking about the day. The best part of the day besides flying was the time I spent in Lane Stadium all alone. I knew people, especially dad, thought I was nuts but I really did feel I belonged there. Every stadium has a different feel and that's why home or away I spent time sitting on the bench before the game. It was big and held a bit over 66,000 fans but that happened infrequently and while we had a great class the 1992 season would be a work in progress all geared to 1993 and 1994. Just then the phone rand and while I was expecting Cole, it was Winnie and I just let it go to voicemail as I had told her we would talk tomorrow. I was putting the odds at 60/40 in favor of us breaking up. At this point it would be what it became. Like everything else in my life our relationship was becoming complicated. I was just laying there trying not to thing and hoping the music would take over as it usually did. Right at 10:00 my phone rang and sure enough it was Cole. I answered by asking dude, how are you? MJ, I'm good really good and hitting it real well. I'm practicing a lot and AP and I played a practice round today and Liam and I learned a lot about the course. I met with Colin this morning and things are good but how is mom? Cole she seems happy as she has some say. MJ, it was easy as Quinn needed to retire as the "old" system wasn't working and Colin has wanted him out of the way for a while. I have a number of guys who want a practice round and I suspect that many have guessed about what's up. MJ, what I would like is for you to review my statement. Cole I'll do that but what matters is how you answer the questions and deal with the media. Well MJ, I have had a good teacher and I'll try to be a clone of you. Look Cole, you need to be yourself and not me and we have discussed that months ago. MJ, I got this and I'm sure Colin will weigh in but I've asked him to stay away till Wednesday. Cole, make sure you take some time to relax. Mike I need to go and I'll sent you the statement tomorrow. I laughed and said that's good as I have nothing to do but am considering a little time in a single engine plane. With that we hung up. I was tired and would be up for a run and at some point workout and call Winnie. Having enough I set the alarm, stripped and jumped into bed. Sorry for the delay, the holiday and family got in the way. Thanks for reading and for the comments. Please consider a donation to NIFTY. It is important.