Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:18:53 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 40 I woke up a little hung over, made coffee and went to sit on the patio, damn it was a nice day and September is always the best weather. I just sat there thinking about yesterday and what an amazing day it was. Unlike the last time I wasn't worried about Carrie and her reaction about three rounds of sex. Damn that was awesome and it was interesting how the bets had helped me with sex and for a change pleasing my partner and not just getting the upper hand. I looked over at the pack of cigarettes and saw 2 left and figured what the fuck and lit one up. Just then Jim came out and said damn, Mike, coffee and cigarettes how do you stay in such good shape, Jim I replied I don't do this often. He shrugged and said is there more coffee, I said yup and he left returning with a mug and lit up the last cigarette. He just sat there enjoying the smoke and finally said, Mike you ok with last night. I said perfectly, what about you? Perfectly, but from now own I won't fudge the results to suck you cock. I laughed and said Jim, neither will I. So neither of us won the coin toss, he asked. Jim I wanted to see what you would do, so I fudged the results and that will not happen again, so when do you need to be home today and he replied for dinner. I thought about it and asked, if he wanted to get a round of golf in at the club. Mike, how would that happen, I looked at him and said "I'm special" with that called the pro shop and got us a 10:30 tee time. We hit a few balls and went to the first tee. Jim I said, no bets please. He laughed and we had a very relaxing round with both of us playing pretty well. We finished and I said late lunch at my place and he said sure. We got home and I called for ribs and fries and said to Jim quick shower? He said together and I said sure, but just a shower. As it turned out that while we showered we both got hard and I started to jack it and Jim joined in. I shot my load on the floor and so did Jim. I started to laugh and asked, Jim how much did we ejaculate yesterday and today, he shrugged and said apparently not enough, we both dried off and went down stairs and waited for the food, I paid for it and we went outside and ate on the patio. After lunch, Jim said Mike I really have to get going on. Thanks for a great time, looking forward to a lot more of fun with you. I hugged him and said Jim, please don't make our friendship become all about the bets. They are fun but I need a friend, not a dude who is hormones in tennis shoes. He looked and said Michael that a deal, I replied that's perfect James and we both laughed. I cleaned up the food and the back patio and went to the game room, found some headphones and a cd that I liked and hit play and promptly fell asleep. Dad woke me up and said Mike a nap that's not you, did you have too much fun yesterday while I was gone? Dad, it was fun and in line with what you expected. He asked, Mike is there any food around, I said leftover Chinese and a few ribs. He said great and stay put. He came back with food a beer and a new pack of cigarettes and said I see the other pack is empty, who was here smoking with you? I said Jim spent the night and we golfed at the club this morning and I ordered ribs for lunch. Dad smiled and said, so the Chinese was for you and Carrie? I said yes. So what else did you two do and I said ate lunch and did some shopping at the mall. He smiled and said then what? Dad none of your fucking business, we were careful. So how was the cabin and Adam? He looked and said, Michael how did you know? Dad I didn't I just asked the question taking a shot. Thanks for confirming. So dad, who lost the bet and dad shaking his head said he did. So what was the bet? Mike, we bet years ago that I would never have to fire him and he lost. So what was the task? Mike none of you fucking business but part of the task is that I will never spend another second with him. Dad, I'm sorry and dad replied Mike it became what it has always been. Dad, it is still nice outside, let's sit out back. I went outside and dad came out holding 2 scotches and threw a pack of cigarettes on the table. Dad thanks for the drinks and the smokes but it is only one of each, he replied deal. I had a lot to drink and a bunch of cigarettes last night. So Mike, Jim is different than his image? He certainly is and in a fun and relaxing way, we can be competitive and yet play a round of golf with no bet and no grief, just a relaxing round. So Mike did you read the article on your game yesterday? No dad I threw it on my desk and did not look at it. Mike do me a favor and go get it? I got up came back with the paper sat down, lit my second cigarette and started reading. Dad that reporter is an ass. I am not a once in a generation athlete. Mike a lot of people think you are. Not only that you and Jim said a whole lot and yet said nothing and praised all the teammates. Is Jim that much for real? I said dad I think so and so far he is good for me. I think we could become each other's wingmen. Mike, and Carrie? Dad we are good, very good. However, at the mall when I asked her if I could buy her something, she said an engagement ring. I replied Carrie, not now but in due time. Dad, just shook his head and said damn Dr. Collins might be right, just like me and your mom. High school sweethearts who got married and fucked it up. He got up got another drink and sat back down. So mike what else, dad I said nothing, I am in a really good place. He said Mike, I don't want to ruin your day but Michigan will be here Tuesday nigh to talk at 6:00. Dad, that's fine, I'll take my meds and behave. Something else Mike, this will make you mad, I told the military academy you were not interested. Ok dad, why did you do that? Well, I don't like the military comment after graduation, besides you are not the type to take orders. I replied, dad that's cool, thanks. He said ok what did you do with my son? Dad he grew up a lot yesterday, dad said shit. The sex was that good? I said yes dad, all three times yesterday. Mike, I don't want to know more, I'm trusting you but slow the fuck down. I actually think the girl is good for you and so far Jim is head and shoulders above Jeff. Oh, by the way on Friday he was sentenced to 18 months to Summit Academy. I said where? Mike it isn't far away and they have sports teams but it is a juvenile detention facility with a fancy name. I said good night dad and went to my room. I couldn't sleep and put some classical music real low and just laid there and Carrie popped into my mind. Damn the sex was good and we were both into it and each time was different. I was amazed that my nips were hard wired to my cock and that she figured it out. I need to explore her buttons, not to get the upper hand but to increase pleasure for both of us. Then there was Jim, what a fucking surprise he turned out to be. Having sex with Riley and rigging a bet to get what he wanted. I really liked that we could golf together and not be competitive or bet. That was so cool and different for me. There was one concern, he seemed content to do what I wanted, I want an equal or near equal but not another second or third team friend. Well then in the back of my mind there is this nagging question is it experimenting or am I bi? Well it will be what it becomes and I turned off the music and fell asleep. I woke before the alarm and went for a run and damn it was not easy, those damn cigarettes. I need to be done with them. I grabbed a glass of juice and a quick shower and left for school. I got there and Carrie was leaning against my locker and I thought oh shit. I approached and saw a big smile and I relaxed and said hey babe what's up. She look at my crouch and said nothing at all, I laughed. She said ok sexy boyfriend let's go to class and she took my hand. After class I saw Jim in the hall and he said Mike, I got shit when I got home last night about smoking, my clothes smelled. Dam Jim, how much shit? Little more than usual, I just need to be more careful, Jim I said that's good because my run was a little tougher this morning because of the cigarettes so I'm done, if you are? He said Mike, time will tell, I mean shit dude that was a fun weekend. Now back to work, see you at lunch. The two glamor couples ate lunch together and Carrie and I were glad to share the attention. We went to practice and coach was so pleased we just watched film. After the film session he welcomed back the people from suspension and reminded us all about the rules and how much they mattered going forward. Finally once the film of next weeks opponent were finished coach dismissed the team saying we are hitting tomorrow. Then he added Mike and Jim, my office in the school please. I though damn now what and Jim just looked at me I just shrugged and said Jim it will me what it becomes. We got to the office and Nancy said, hi Mike you know where, he is waiting for you guys, she added hi Jim. Mike you are here for support and Jim can kick you out anytime, but have been going through this. Jim your two and a half games since Jeff was hurt and arrested has raised your stock. It helps that there are a slew of people here every game looking at this asshole, and he pointed to me. I have colleges expressing interest in you. You have size and quickness and a strong arm, more so than Jeff. You being the starter was inevitable. Jim, I need you to think about various schools, if you want to play college ball, and what you want to study. Finally, warn your parents how complicated this is. Mike, I expect you to help him get adjusted. You seem to deal with the noise well. Any questions, Jim started to say something and coach said, Jim I am here for you, but talk with your parents and Mike, then we will talk. Jim said thanks, I'll get all this done soon. Mike please stay a second, Jim can wait outside for you it will only be a minute. Mike, help this kid out he does not have the dad you do and they will be overwhelmed and good luck with Michigan tomorrow night. You got it coach, have a good night. Jim was waiting in the hall and when I came out he said Mike what the fuck is going on? I replied welcome to the club or I should say the circus. I can tell you what I have done and how I approach things, but this is a very complicated process and you need to be you, not me. Jim then asked how many schools have you talked with and I said 4 I think and I have a firm offer from Penn State. Damn Mike that's awesome. I took a practice meeting with Ohio State knowing I was not interested in that program and I turned down Alabama, Miami and WVU. I am all about education and if football that's a plus. So Jim what do you want to study in school? He replied something that gets me into law school and definitely not pharmacy. I asked, so Jim how serious are you about that? He replied pretty much. Ok, Jim do you want to play football in college and he replied yes. I put my arm around his shoulder and said, Jim that was a lot coach dumped on you but he is right, take your time, talk to your parents and it will be what it becomes. I added, Jim I bet this will be a fun ride. He looked at me laughed and said, Mike is that real bet? I said it was and he said I actually hope I lose that one. We slapped each other on the back and went to our cars. I went home starving but called Carrie. We talked for a while about some English assignment and I said babe what do you think about Riley? Her reply well a work in progress but she is not as buttoned up as she pretends. Somehow it is around school that her and Jim had sex. Babe, any rumors about us, Michael, she said, you are so out of it, people are so sure that we are having sex they no longer talk about. I just laughed out loud at that. So Mike, what you have going on this evening, Spanish, calculus and the damn civil war. How about you, I asked? Same only it's French and not Spanish. Mike, I'll see you in school tomorrow, but we need a fun date and that does not mean sex, I replied I agree. So how you feeling after Saturday? Mike, it was fun, intense, much better than the first time and we were both all into it, especially the last time in the kitchen. Carrie, you are the best and I love you. With that I started on school work. About 10:00 I went downstairs and found dad working at his desk so I asked what's so important that you are still working? He replied the building lease. You are awful quiet up there, what's going on? Just trying to improve my class rankings, I said. Mike, #2 is pretty good with all you have going on. Dad it is but I found out who #1 is. Ok, Mike I give up who is it? I said Carrie, dad looked at me and said Michael #2 might have to be good enough, pick your fucking battles. Dad, I am getting that message from a number of people and it is a work in progress. Dad her and I are very tight and very much on the same page, I'm wondering how to put the breaks on without messing thing up. Mike, just be Mike and let Carrie be Carrie. Dad is there a formula for that and he almost fell out of his chair laughing. Mike, I am way too young to be a grandparent, please keep that in mind. Tuesday was a breeze as I was totally caught up with classwork, even that fucking Spanish class. Football was almost back to normal but there was a little drama as a few starting positions were changed. I was home early and called Brian. He answered saying Mike I was just going to call you, I had a note from Tim to call you what's up? Brian, last night dad was working on a lease for the building, please don't let that be long term, that building is a pig sty. Mike, I am aware, I proposed a short term lease and a plot of land alone Second Avenue and a new building, hopefully that's what he was working on. Ok, Brian that sounds great, thanks for being on top of it. Mike, Tim would like you to give him a call something about your brother? I said thanks. I hung up and called Tim. He answered good afternoon Mike. I had a talk with your brother earlier today, he called me. Tim, I was having a good day, what does he want? Mike he want to come home, has no money for the trip. He is sober and straight and has a job waiting tables or so he says. So Tim, what does he want? He said the bus will do but he want to stay in his room. Tim, his room is a guest room and he would not recognize it. Dad said that him staying here was out of the question and I agree with that. This is not the return of the prodigal son. He does not stay here, end of story. Dad will kill me but put his plane fare on my credit card and I'll deal with dad and a hotel near us not in town. Tell him I said he better be sober and straight or he will walk back to California. So Mike, how will this end? Tim, right now with him back on a plane back to California. Dad is going to rip me a new one over the plane fare as it is. Tim, thanks for dealing with this. Mike, I almost forgot Bill wants to talk with you, I simply said I'll meet him, just the two of us when he gets here. I want to spare dad some of this, besides this will be something my big brother will remember for the rest of his live. A head to head meeting with one pissed off Michael Simmons, Junior. Tim, asked how did the second son become junior? I replied my mother named him after her dad and I am going to shove the junior shit up his ass. Tim, from my point of view, we never got along, there was always mom between him and me. He gets accepted to a great school, dad pays all his bills as well as tuition and he lives in a 1.7 million dollar condo and fucks it up. Becomes a bum for all practical purposes, get tricked into marriage with a woman he was fucking because she was pregnant with another guys child all for his money, or what she thought was his money. How in the fuck do you think I feel about him. Oh, I forgot he has not been home since he lift for school as a freshman. With all that running thru my head, I went down to start dinner. I put chicken on the grill and made a salad and put some coffee on. I just sat down to eat and at the same time my phone rang and dad walked in. He looked and me and said, wow very casual for Michigan. I said shit dad I forgot, when? He looked and said plenty of time about 15 minutes. I said dad, I'll be down when I'm down, they will have to wait. He laughed and said Mike, thanks for dinner. Dad, after Michigan leaves you will pay for dinner in a way you will never guess. By the way I'm starving. I went upstairs, trimmed my new beard, tried on two pair of pants, which did not fit and settled on a school running suit, tennis shoes, messed up my hair, took a deep breath and went downstairs to find two coaches chatting with dad. I said sorry guys I was running late from practice. Quick introductions followed and they started on my grades and class schedule which I answered with no visual aides. Then a general discussion about football, I shocked dad by asking where they thought I would fit in and they said outside linebacker. I asked the name of who is playing there and what class? The provided a name and said a junior. Then I asked who was behind him and one of them sad, some dude named Mike Simmons, and I laughed. I said please include that in my offer and they laughed. It was more relaxed as I was more comfortable with these guys'. We discussed my visit schedule and they asked for and were given my number. With that they left. I got up got my keys and dad said, where you going? I starved and I don't want to cook again, so I'm going out. He said Mike sit down, I have this get into the kitchen, please. There was a steak and potatoes and a salad and I said said wow, thanks dad. Then I said dad please sit we have to talk about the prodigal son, he said shit went to the bar and poured a drink.