Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:59:11 -0800 (PST)
From: E Walk <cane_lane_candy@yahoo.com>
Subject: Tip and Ty Chapter 19

Tip and Ty
By E Walk
(Copyrighted by the author)
Edited by Radio Rancher

Chapter 19 -- The Trial

This is Mark.

When I woke up, I was lying on the bed thinking, `I can't believe it is
only Thursday, I wonder what Zack is doing.  Oh how nice it would be if he
were lying beside me, and I could just look at his wonderful body."

I sat up.  I need to go talk to Mr. Jefferson and Doctor Washington about
the note I had received from Bobby's teacher, Mr. Harrison.  I showered and
quickly got ready for the day.  I went down stairs and no one was there.  I
looked at the clock on the stove.

"Oh poltergeist, it's only 5:30.  This is going to be a very long day.  I
fixed everything for breakfast and went to get the paper.  Everything was
ready so I sat down and reread the note that Mr. Harrison had sent me.

I found some paper and a pen and started to write:

Tim,

Thanks for your nice note.  Perhaps you can join Zack and me sometime for
dinner.  Right now my primary concern is taking care of Mr. Jefferson's
four wonderful children.  Why don't you send your phone number home with
Bobby, so we can call you to make arrangements to get together?

							Have a great day,
							Nano Mark Leavitt

Tip came in and I handed him a cup of coffee, "Tip, please look at the note
I received from Bobby's teacher yesterday and then read my response while I
get the children ready for the day.  Breakfast should be ready in 30
minutes."

I left to wake the children.  This is Tip.

I read the two notes that Mark had handed me.  I sat there thinking about
the scenario.  I couldn't believe how nicely Mark had informed Mr. Harrison
that he wasn't available and informed him in such an innocent way, that he
already had a special friend.  He also let Mr. Harrison know that they
would be willing to visit with him.

Ty came into the kitchen and I showed him the two notes.  After he had read
them, he looked at me, "What should we do, Tip?"

"Nothing, my special knight.  Mark is handling the situation very nicely.
He is trying his best not to let anyone get hurt."

Ty looked at me, "Special knight huh, when is this special knight going to
get to enjoy his first special night so that he feels like a special
knight?"

I put my hand on Ty's penis, Mr. Jefferson, just think, tomorrow night you
are going to be howling so loud from our room at the Brown Palace, that
your children will hearing you begging me to have mercy."

Bobby walked into the kitchen, so the exchange stopped.  We soon had all of
the children sitting at the table with us when Mark arrived.

He served us our breakfast and as soon as the children had eaten, he had
them go get ready for school.  Mark left with the four children and Ty and
I finished the cleanup.  As we were finishing, I pulled Ty close and kissed
him, "Ty, I do so wish we could have been like this ever since we met. I
know you weren't ready before now, but please just hold me, so I know you
care about me."

Ty got the funniest look on his face, "Tip, please believe me when I say
that I have always cared about you, but it is turning into so much more
than caring.  Zach will always be a little brother, but I would like for us
to be equal partners."

I pulled Ty close and kissed him with as much passion as I knew how.  I
whispered, "Just wait until we get to Denver and I'll show you how much I
love you."

This is Ty.

Tip has just shaken my roots.  I held him, "Tip, I am scared.  This is all
so new to me.  Please be gentle with me and I'm worried about what my
children will think."

I pulled away, "Tip, I need to go, I am supposed to be in court at 10:30."
I leaned against Tip and kissed him quickly before I started for the
garage.

My mind was like a whirlwind as I was driving my new car to the office.
Clarisse and Shawn were already there with Shawn's sister, Colleen, when I
walked in.

Shawn spoke first, "Mr. Jefferson, a Mr. Alex Gordon called and said he
would meet you at the courthouse at 10:00.  A Mr. Jenkins called and wanted
to talk to you.  I told him that you had to be at the courthouse at 10:00.
He told me he would get back with you later."

"Thank you Shawn, I am going into my office to make sure I have everything
I need for the Gordon case.  Clarisse, make sure I am out of here in time
to get to the courthouse by ten."

I went into my office and opened my briefcase.  I pulled out the files and
started to go through them and realized that I didn't have the one I really
needed for today.  I had been reading it last night, "Oh good gravy, I must
have left it on the table in the den."

I picked up the phone and dialed the condo, `I hope Mark is home.'  The
phone hadn't even started to ring when a little voice answered, "This is
the Washington house."

I was surprised, "Barbie, this is Daddy, may I please talk with Nano Mark?"

Mark got on the line, "There's not anything wrong with the children is
there?"

"No, Mark.  Would you please check the den to see if I left a folder on the
table by the chair?"

I heard Mark putting down the phone.  It wasn't long before he came back
on, "Mr. Jefferson, there is a file labeled Gordon contract and another
labeled Ferguson case."

"Mark, could you please bring them to the office right away?  I need the
one before I go to the courthouse?

"Barbie and I will be there as quickly as we can," Mark answered, as he
hung up.

It was approximately twenty minutes later when Mark and Barbie walked into
the office.  I could see them through my open door.  I went to meet them,
but Shawn reached them first.  "Good morning young lady, is this your
Daddy?  How may I help you?"

Barbie looked at this crazy person, "This is my Nano Mark.  We brought some
folders for my Daddy."

Clarisse was standing there laughing.  I felt sorry for Shawn, "Shawn, I
would like to introduce my youngest daughter, Barbie and her Nano, Mark
Leavitt.  This handsome young man is Shawn Ferguson.  He is my public
relations manager."

Mark shook Shawn's hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ferguson.  I'm
sure we will have many opportunities to visit."  Mark handed me the
folders, "Mr. J., here are the folders you wanted.  I hope we didn't take
too long."

"Mark, you were faster than I thought you would be.  Shawn, please
introduce Mark to our other new employee.  Clarisse, I need to go the
courthouse.  I should be back, hopefully, right after lunch.  Thanks again
Mark."  I picked up Barbie, "You be good for Nano Mark."

This is Mark.

Ty kissed Barbie before he put her down and walked out of the office with
his briefcase.

Shawn led us to a gorgeous young lady with bright auburn hair, "Colleen,
I'd like for you to meet Mark Leavitt, he is the Nano for Mr. Jefferson's
children.  This beautiful young lady with him is Mr. Jefferson's youngest
daughter, Barbie."

"This is my sister Colleen Ferguson.  She is the stenographer, secretary,
typist or whatever Mrs. Morton doesn't want to do."

The young lady came around the desk.  She had a very obvious limp.  She
shook my hand, "Nice to meet you Mark."  She leaned down, "Barbie, you sure
are a beautiful young lady.  Why don't I get you a cookie and some juice?"

Barbie looked at me and I nodded yes.  I heard Barbie ask, "Did, you hurt
your leg?"

Colleen didn't even think, "I had to get a new leg, I was hurt in a car
accident."

Barbie looked a little confused, "Does it hurt?"

Colleen smiled, "Sometimes it hurts, if I walk on it too long."

Shawn asked me to sit down at his desk.  I knew he had some questions
because of the confused look in his eyes.  I noticed that Clarisse was
listening too.

Shawn did not waste any time, "Mark, I'm curious as to how someone becomes
a Nano and what do you do?

I started to laugh, "Shawn, most people would call me a Nanny."  I
explained why the children decided I couldn't be a Nanny.

Clarisse and Shawn were laughing and Clarisse interrupted, "You must have
had some excellent references for Ty to have hired you."

I shook my head no, "This is my first real job.  I worked in a day care
facility for a while after I got my master's degree, but I was grossed out
by the care they provided the children, so I started to work at the
conditioning center at the condo complex where Doctor Washington and
Mr. Jefferson live."

Mrs. Morton asked, "So that's how you got the job?"

I started to laugh, "Not exactly.  When I got to Doctor Washington's condo
for my interview, both he and I were surprised to see each other.  I had
never met Mr. Jefferson, Zack or the children before the interview."

Shawn asked, "Who is Zack?"

Mrs. Morton was laughing, "Zack is Mr. Jefferson and Doctor Washington's
younger brother.  He is a graduate student at the University of Kansas."

Shawn had a funny look, "So Mark, how much money are you making as a Nano
and what are your hours?"

I guess I must have looked embarrassed, "Shawn, Mr. Jefferson and Doctor
Washington have been more than fair.  They are paying me $1000.00 a week
plus I am a live in Nano so I am also receiving free room and board.  In
exchange, I do most of the cooking and the laundry.  In addition, Doctor
Washington is paying me extra to do the cleaning.  Now, if you will excuse
me, I need to collect Barbie.  We have things we need to do."

I stood and shook Shawn's hand, "It was nice meeting you, Shawn.  Perhaps
we can visit more later.  Mrs. Morton, I guess you have two more bottoms to
kick around.  Don't wear out that kicking leg and make sure Mr. J. gets
home at a decent hour, since he needs to pack for his trip."

I went to the lounge to collect Barbie, "Colleen, it was nice meeting you
and thank you for taking care of Barbie.  We need to go."

Barbie waved to everyone as we left the office.

This is Ty.

Thanks to Mark, I got to the courthouse on time.  I was walking to where
Alex and his wife were sitting.  A gentleman was talking to them.  I
noticed that Mr. Jenkins was also sitting there.  My mind was in overdrive.
Why are these two people together and who is that man?

The gentleman left and I walked up to Alex and Diana, his wife.  Before I
could say anything, Alex spoke up, "Ty the opposing lawyer, just offered us
$100,000.00 to settle this case out of court.  What should we do?"

Mr. Jenkins interrupted, "Son, don't do it.  They know that you have them
over the barrel.  Go in there and I'm sure that Mr. Jefferson will get you
at least five times that amount or maybe even more.  They know that they
are in the wrong or why else would they be trying to settle out of court?"

I looked at Mr. Jenkins, "Mr. Jenkins, may I ask what you did before you
retired and started traveling?"

"I was a lawyer and then I became a judge.  I retired because of all of the
ridiculous claims that were coming to the courts.  I don't know what this
case is about, but I can just feel that a big corporation is trying to
cover some misdeed here."

We walked into the court room.  Alex and I went to the defendant's area.
There was one person sitting at the prosecution table.  I leaned over,
"Alex, is that the attorney who couldn't represent you because of a
conflict of interests?  He's also the person who offered you a settlement
isn't he?"

Alex shook his head yes.  I looked around and Diana Gordon and Mr. Jenkins
were sitting behind us, and there was a person who was obviously a reporter
and a well dressed man was sitting behind the prosecutor's table.

The court openings were completed.  The judge, Judge Curtis, was seated,
"This is the case of the Speedy Shoe Company versus Mr. Alex Gordon."

"Mr. Dinardo, is the prosecution ready?"

"Yes, your honor."

"Mr. Jefferson, is the defense ready?"

"Yes, your honor."

"Mr. Dinardo, please make your opening statement."

Mr. Dinardo stood, "This is an open and shut case.  Mr. Gordon failed to
meet the terms of a contract he signed when he refused to make two
commercials for the Speedy Shoe Company because he did not approve of the
contents in the advertisements."  Mr. Dinardo sat down.

Judge Curtis looked at me, "Mr. Jefferson, please proceed."

""Sir, we will have evidence that proves Mr. Gordon was exercising his
legal rights when he chose not to do something that he found unacceptable."
I sat down.

Judge Curtis had been taking notes, "Mr. Dinardo, please proceed with your
case."

Mr. Dinardo stood, "Judge Curtis, the prosecution would like to enter a
notarized copy of the contract that the defendant signed as the
prosecution's exhibit A."

Judge Curtis looked at me, "Any objections, Mr. Jefferson?"

I looked at the document, "Judge Curtis, we strongly object your honor.
This document is not complete."

"The document will be entered with Mr. Jefferson's objection noted.  He
took the document and looked it over.  "Proceed, Mr. Dinardo."

"The prosecution rests."

Is defense ready?"

"Yes your honor, the defense calls Mr. Dinardo, the prosecuting attorney to
the witness stand."

The gentleman was very surprised, but took the stand and was sworn in.

I started, "Mr. Dinardo, would you explain your position in this case?"

"I'm on the legal staff of the Speedy Shoe Company."

"How long have you been working for the company?"

"I started working for the company about six months ago."

I looked at the copy of the contract that I had.  It was dated nine months
ago.  I approached the Judge, "I would like to enter the complete contact
that Mr. Gordon signed in August of last year into evidence.  Please note
the date on the contract and the codicil that my client insisted be added."

The judge handed the contract to Mr. Dinardo and he started to fidget in
his chair.

I wasn't about to let him off the hot seat.  "Mr. Dinardo, did you know of
the codicil that Mr. Gordon insisted be added to the contract?"

"Yes."

"That's odd; it was signed before you went to work for the Speedy Shoe
Company.  How did you know?"

"I was Mr. Gordon's lawyer until the company decided to sue him for breach
of contract.  I dismissed myself as his lawyer because of a conflict of
interest."

I looked at him, "I guess the company must be paying you quite well to
cause you to abandon your former client."

Judge Curtis banged his gavel, "Mr. Jefferson, you have made your point.
Can we get on with the case?"

Mr. Dinardo went back to his table and I announced, "I'd like to call
Mr. Alex Gordon to the stand."

Alex went to the witness stand and was sworn in.  I didn't waste any time,
"Mr. Gordon, why did you insist on that the codicil that gave you the right
to not to do commercials that you deemed weren't appropriate and which
misinformed the viewers and readers?  What was so objectionable in the
advertisements that led to this case?"

Alex looked at the judge, "I wanted the codicil added because there are too
many ads that are making claims that are simply not true, and even
unreasonable.  I feel that they are misleading the youth and making them
think that they can do things because of what the ads say they can.  The
first ad that I refused to do, claimed that the Speedy shoes would enable
them to run faster.  Everyone should realize, it is not the shoes but
rather practice and determination that will enable people to run faster."

"The second ad claimed that Speedy shoes would make your feel like you are
flying.  That's preposterous, how would shoes make you feel like you are
flying?"

"I couldn't morally be associated with either of the ads."

"Thank you Mr. Gordon, your turn Mr. Dinardo."  I said as I sat down.

Mr. Dinardo looked rather beaten, "No questions, Your Honor."

The gentleman who had been sitting behind the prosecution table stood,
"Judge Curtis, may I approach the bench?  I think I can save the court from
spending anymore time on this case."

Judge Curtis looked up, "This is highly irregular.  Please state your name
and how you can help with this case."

"Sir, my name is Neil Trout and I'm the CEO of the Speedy Shoe Company.  I
would like to apologize to Mr. Gordon and assure him that we will honor the
contract with the codicil.  The company will pay all court costs to include
Mr. Jefferson's fees.  He turned to me, Mr. Jefferson, I would like for you
to prepare the paperwork and I will sign it."

Judge Curtis had a funny look on his face, "Well, this is certainly a
first.  Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Gordon do you have a problem with accepting
Mr. Trout proposal?

I deferred to Alex.

Alex looked at Diana and back at the judge, "Your honor, we accept
conditionally, but if things do not work out, we reserve the right to file
a counter suit."

The Judge shook his head and said, "So ordered.  Case dismissed for the
time being."

Mr. Trout approached us, "Mr. Jefferson, I would like to meet with you and
the Gordons later today to work out the details.  Mr. Dinardo and I need to
get back to the company headquarters now."

I looked at Alex and Diana, "Why don't we meet at my office at 4:00 this
afternoon.  Can you make it?"

"We'll be there."

I turned to Mr. Trout, Here's my card, and I'll have everything ready.  See
you about four o'clock."

I turned to Mr. Jenkins, "Mr. Jenkins, let's go to lunch.  I think that you
have some things that you wanted to visit with me about."


Editor's notes: My goodness, that was a quick and clean court hearing. I
think I want Ty to be my lawyer if I ever need one. I know I could trust
him with anything.  In terms of Doctors, there are just way too many to
choose from in the area. They are all wonderful and I would trust them all
with my life.

I want to point out that there are other wonderful stories written by E
Walk. I highly recommend them and I must admit that I am also the editor
for Two of them. The other story is edited by Will B. Of course, there are
people who appear in The Doctor Gets a Visitor, and the General's Son, that
also appear in this story, and some of the characters that appear in one of
Will B's stories appear in the wonderfully funny story called Pinochle, as
well.  Will writes some interesting stories as well.

Now for the reason that I mentioned all that, Uncle Ed and Arli have been
talking and Arli is writing a companion story to Pinochle. It is a very
nice story and has some of the characters that appear here and in other
stories that Uncle Ed writes. Let's all read and enjoy all of the stories,
and please let these fine authors know how much you enjoyed their
work. Send them an e mail. They will appreciate it very much.

Darryl AKA The Radio Rancher