It was well past 0500 hours and Arkyn and I had barely gotten a few minutes of sleep. We decided to let the imps sleep for as long as possible and not make any comments about who was walking funny when they emerged from their bedrooms.

 

Luke had all the decisions regarding his funeral prearranged so most of the difficult decision that Tony and Thomas would have made were already done. Luke wanted a small "family only" funeral at Fort Connor and a quiet internment in the family cemetery. Oh, how that was about to change. Without warning, our coms went off and OPS announced: POTUS for you Generals and he isn't a happy camper!

 

YOU TWO, MY OFFICE NOW! DISCONNECT!

 

Now what, today just keeps getting better and better. Arriving at the White House the Secret Service escorted us to the Oval Office for us to find POTUS pacing the room stressed to the max.

 

"We have a problem and you two brainiacs best have a solution. I just had a conversation with the Bishop of Rome who advised me both he and Cardinal Domenic will be concelebrating Luke's Funeral Mass with Cardinal Emmanuel. Luke wanted a small intimate family funeral which just went out the window. With the Pope involved, this quiet family only funeral just became the media event of the year and will require attendance by every head of state which we have relations with.

 

We have three very stressed out Protocol Officers in the next room trying to plan a funeral that normally would have taken six months and they have less than 36 hours to accomplish the goal. If you two have any clout with the Pope, get him to change his mind!

 

Arkyn and I looked at each other, told POTUS to have a seat and breathe easier as I raided his RESERVE bottle of Scotch and three glasses. As we were all working on yesterday's clock, our bodies were well after 1700 hour on our body clocks.

 

As POTUS returned to a level where he could rationally understand the events, Arkyn and I told him we recently had a similar conversation with Luke about a totally unrelated matter. When I asked him how ones says NO to the Pope, Luke calmly stated: YOU DON'T!

 

Just tell the kitchen staff to keep the strong black coffee coming for your trio of planners because they will be working nonstop to pull this rabbit out of their hats.

 

Now, we have imps to prepare for the worse moments of their young life. When you have a plan in place, let me know so we can "sell" it to our imps.

 

Returning to the Penthouse, Captain Campbell was on his second urn of coffee and advised us the imps were just starting to stir from their sleep. I imagine some sunrise sex is on the agenda before they emerge so fill me in on your meeting with POTUS.

 

Arkyn called down for a full brunch and we sat in the Great Room as our imps were helped out of their bedrooms. OK and Caleb were smiling far too much and Tony and Thomas were grimacing with every step they took.

 

"Sit or stand, whichever is the most comfortable!" We just returned from a "command performance" for POTUS and he isn't a happy camper. The Pope just contacted him and advised that both he and Cardinal Domenic would be celebrating Luke's Funeral Mass with Cardinal Emmanuel. Luke's small family only funeral just became a formal state funeral with every head of state we know in attendance. And, I remind you what Luke told us only a few weeks ago when we asked him how to say NO to the Pope... he only commented: YOU DON'T!

 

It will be a good 30 minutes before brunch is served so if your "partners in crime" will help you back into your bedroom, please put on a dark suit so we can see if we need to have it altered before the funeral. (I knew our friendly tailor would do it overnight if necessary.)

 

Our trio of Protocol Officers (White House, Pentagon and Worthington) finally accepted it was impossible to construct a new scenario from scratch for Luke's funeral in the time allotted. They took the "boiler plate" from President Perez's funeral and started to modify it with the necessary modifications required for the Worthington children.

 

Early in the afternoon, POTUS advised the draft for the funeral had been accomplished and he would appreciate Tony and Thomas join him in the Oval Office as soon as they could, please and thank you. We explained to Caleb and OK we didn't know if they had been cleared for the White House as of yet, so please be comfortable and we'll return as soon as possible.

 

Arkyn and I doubted if we would ever get used to traveling in Luke's armored Limousine yet alone flying in Worthington Actual. We arrived at the White House and POTUS apologized for this funeral having a life of its own, but we think we have found the solution.

 

Adjourning to his secure conference room, our three Protocol Officers started on the timeline and nuisances of a formal state funeral for Luke. Now that the Pope was involved this would be a worldwide media event and with all pomp and circumstance and full honors rendered.

 

Internment at the Worthington Cemetery would remain a small family event but a formal mass at the Washington National Cathedral would be a media event for the world. Tony and Thomas demanded that Caleb and OK accompany them and that Captain Campbell +1 and the Generals be seated with them. THIS WASN'T OPTIONAL! (I could see Tony and Thomas had inherited some of their fathers negotiating skills.)

 

The Pentagon would provide a liaison officer to help you be at the right place at the right time. Just relax and we'll give you as much notice as we can if anything changes. We have no control over what the Pope will share at the Funeral, but I will be delivering the Eulogy on behalf of the American People.

 

Luke lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda and anyone who was anyone in Politics, the Supreme Court, Military or a Power Broker knelt in prayer saying goodbye to our great friend.

 

POTUS made his appearance with the Worthington Imps as they knelt in solum prayer at the Casket. At the appointed time, an Alpha Zulu honor guard and pall bearers move the casket to a flag draped caisson for the trip to the National Cathedral. The Worthington imps demanded to be allowed to walk behind the caisson and were joined by OK, Caleb, Captain Campbell +1, POTUS, Arkyn and myself. To our shock, every head of state exited their limousine and joined us behind the caisson carrying the Casket of Luke.

 

The somber beating of military drums and the funeral music provided by the Marine Band and Army Band set the atmosphere for the media audience. This was truly a national day of mourning.

 

(The security agencies had to be in meltdown as were the security details of every head of state present. This event was truly an assassins PERFECT STORM!)

 

The Pope met the Casket as it arrived at the Cathedral and accompanied it to the main altar where he was joined by Cardinal Domenic and Cardinal Emmanuel. The reporting media had assistance from political commentators, military commentators and religious commentators giving the people around the world an explanation of what was happening.

 

The sound of the massive Cathedral Organ filled the space with music as the Cathedral slowly filled with the dignitaries present. This was a "ticket only" event and if you didn't have a ticket you didn't get to attend. The Cathedral was ringed by Alpha Zulu Security and 14 wolf war dogs on patrol. Attempt to get in without a ticket and you might just get eaten.

 

Cardinal Emmanuel started the funeral Mass as the Pope blessed the coffin and then proceeded to make his personal comments about Luke.

 

"The world has yet to learn all of what this great man has done to promote world peace. Luke Worthington was truly a modest man and let his actions speak his praises and not his corporate press releases. Luke was always there when we needed support for world peace even when it had no relationship to the Catholic Faith. Millions of unknowing people around the world owe their lives and future to this rare man."

 

Arkyn and I wondered what POTUS would share with the people of the world in his Eulogy of Luke. The comments POTUS made were short and directly on point.

 

"Luke Worthington was a man I called my friend. I have known Luke since our school days at Harvard and even though I was a year ahead of him, we shared many classes together. Luke was the best man at my wedding and godfather to my son. He was always there when I needed help and never asked or considered any benefit to him or to his company... only how it would help his fellow man."

 

"One thing few people know about Luke is that he was an avid fan of Star Trek. His favorite episode is when Kirk had to face the ultimate no win test to graduate. Mr. Spock as an Academy Instructor had written an impossible to win scenario and every student had to take the holographic test to see how they would react in a no win death scenario. The test's name (Kobayashi Maru) is occasionally used among Star Trek fans or those familiar with the series to describe a no-win scenario, a test of one's character or a solution that involves redefining the problem and managing an insurmountable scenario gracefully."

 

"Kirk was the only student in the history of Star Fleet Academy to pass the test... he rewrote the computer program the night before he had to take the test. Yes, Captain Kirk may be fictional, but it gave Luke the knowledge and belief that no task is insurmountable."

 

"Today, the world has lost a great leader... I have lost my best friend... But I look upon his children Tony and Thomas and I see in them the values taught by their father both in word and in deed. "T&T" are a legacy any father would be proud to leave to the world."

 

"I ask the people of the world to join me in prayer for the soul of this great man. May his body rest in eternal slumber and his soul in the eternal peace of heaven."

 

"The greatest award I have ever received in life is that of Luke Worthington considering me his friend!"

 

We all stood out of respect as the honor guard and casket exited the Cathedral followed by the Pope, Cardinal Domenic and Cardinal Emmanuel. The Worthingtons were next and we sat comfortable in our Limousine as POTUS was secured in the Beast waiting for the Pope and Cardinals to join him and follow the hearse to the Worthington Private Cemetery.

 

Prior to our arrival, Alpha Zulu soldiers blew five drones out of the sky with their combat shotguns. The internment service would be private and for family and close friends ONLY! At the price of the commercial drones and the camera optics they carried I knew someone would be doing some fancy explaining when they returned to their offices.

 

Finally, the funeral was over, and I could get Tony and Thomas back to the Penthouse and let them destress from the recent events. As he exited the graveside, POTUS whispered to Tony and Thomas he was always a close as their wrist coms and that extended to Caleb and OK if needed. The Secret Service breathed a big sigh of relief now that POTUS was secure in the Beast and would shortly be in the White House "Bubble".

 

Arkyn and I were in shock when the first thing Tony and Thomas wanted to do when they returned to the Penthouse is watch a video. Even more shocking the video they wanted to watch on the big screen was the old Star Trek episode Kobayashi Maru. Even after only watching the episode once the imps understood why it had such an impact upon their fathers.

 

The imps took the hand of their now good friends and led them off to the bedrooms... this time to sleep. They were exhausted physically and mentally and to the best of our knowledge all they did was sleep. We asked the Marriott Chef to plan on a formal dinner at 2000 hours tonight. Yes, sleep may be necessary but so is food. The imps can take a shower and go back to bed after they consume some nutrition.

 

As we enjoyed a leisurely dinner, Arkyn and I discussed with the imps they should take a few days off of school and relax from all of the recent stress in their lives. I know Harvard will make the appropriate considerations considering the death of your fathers. However, Arkyn and I need to meet with the administrative team at the Worthington Headquarters and start a flawless transition. So, order brunch when you get up and we'll be back in time for dinner with our family.

 

To say the Worthington Administrative Team was "pensive" when we arrived at our new Headquarters would have truly been an understatement. They were scared "shitless" for their jobs. "Do your work as assigned and you have no worry about your employment." We meant every word we said but it would take time for the team to learn to know us and trust us.

 

Yes, it would take some time especially considering Arkyn and I still had to juggle our time between Alpha Zulu, Fort Connor and the Worthington World. Fortunately, POTUS was in the White House Press Room announcing his selection to replace us as six star Generals of Alpha Zulu and his new Ambassadors at Large.

 

POTUS addressed the White House Press stating it was with sincere regret he accepted the request of his Six Star Generals of Alpha Zulu to go to inactive status. It was necessitated to provide strong leadership to Worthington Industries and to allow the Worthington children to grow in a secure and loving environment.

 

As all of the transition to the Worthington Corporate World was preordained by Luke Worthington he trusted these two men with not only his corporate family but with the responsibility to raise his sons to follow in his footsteps.

 

Today, I am submitting to Congress the names of two soldiers imminently qualified to assume the role of Six Star Commanding Generals of the Alpha Zulu Program. Colonel Xavier Francisco Sanchez and Colonel Alexander Bradley. I am asking Congress to give this their immediate attention and approval. These men have been selected from over 1,000,000­+ soldiers of the United States Military. Their review process was lengthy and thorough. They are the best men for the positions.

 

As OPS interrupted the morning staff meeting at Fort Connor they felt the administrative team might like to hear the announcement POTUS just made to the White House Press. The Colonels were in shock, they knew this was coming but far sooner than expected. The administrative team at Fort Connor praised the Army on making the right decision. The Command Master Sergeant stayed after the meeting and assured his new Commanding Generals they had his full support.

 

As the new Generals returned to their old Colonel's offices they felt it inappropriate to move into the General's office until the change of command had been made. The first item they felt necessary was to bring up their HR Dream Team and advise them they needed TWO new aides and they wanted them YESTERDAY! Our HR Dream Team only smiled commenting some things never change in this man's Army.

 

OPS advised they had a video conference call with our Alpha Zulu Generals. TIME TO FACE REALITY! BRING `EM ON! By now you have been informed of POTUS announcing to the world of your selection to replace us. As soon as you are confirmed by the Senate, we will have the formal change of command ceremony. But, for all intent and purpose you are now the Commanding Generals of Fort Connor. Pack up our personal belongings and have maintenance send them onto the Marriott Penthouse. Move into our Generals Offices and run YOUR Fort Connor. You will always have our support. DISCONNECT.

 

Returning home to the Penthouse we were met by four very enthusiastic imps. "How was your first day at the office?" Not bad, we didn't have to fire anyone, YET. No, it was better than we expected and frankly everyone seems to be a team player. Not the office politics Arkyn and I expected. Did you four have an enjoyable day without us adults around. My four imps only smiled and commented they would have more fun if Colonel Campbell wasn't such an old wet blanket. I compliment the Colonel of doing his job and exceeding our expectations.

 

Dinner will remain at 2000 hours and Arkyn and I have no intention of working to midnight every night. Our bodies are trained to be functional at 0500 hours and we have no intention of retraining them. Our administrative team will be shocked to see us functional when they arrive at the office in the mornings.

 

I'll leave you six to order brunch ala carte the rest of the week. Without any warning in advance, our coms go off and OPS advises we are needed at the White House and to bring Colonel Campbell and PFC Jonathan Heinz with you. We might as well get this all over with in one meeting.

 

Relaxing comfortably in the Oval Office with POTUS he advised us our replacement would be approved by the Senate yet this week. Plan on being at Fort Connor for a change of command ceremony on Friday. (And enjoy that Prime Rib of Buffalo one last time.)

 

Asking if we had given Colonel Campbell his new commissioning oath as he was still wearing his Captain's bars. "My apology Mr. President, life has been a little hectic lately." No matter, we can fix it easily as the Chief Justice of the United States entered the Oval Office.

 

As PFC Heinz held the bible for our new Colonel, he took his new oath of office:

 

I Colonel Duncan Campbell, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

 

Now, Colonel, with the expectations we have of you and of your new office we feel you need an aide to assist you with a commensurate rank of Captain. Do you know of a man who you could work with and is competent to fulfill the mission assignment.

 

Colonel Campbell had a big smile when he commented the best man for the assignment was standing here in this room... PFC Jonathan Heinz. POTUS turned to PFC Heinz and asked if he would accept the assignment as an Aide to Colonel Campbell. A speechless private nodded his head and the Chief Justice asked him to repeat his new commissioning oath.

 

I Captain Jonathan Heinz, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

 

Asking if Arkyn and I would host our new Six Star General Candidates at the Penthouse and help them prep for their Senate Confirmation Hearing. He would have them arrive Saturday morning for a Wednesday hearing and hopefully Thursday confirmation. We have the Chief Justice scheduled to give their commissioning oath in a formal White House ceremony on Friday.

 

As soon as the Colonels arrived Saturday, we sent them off to our Friendly Tailor to be fitted for their Dress Alpha Zulu Generals Uniform and their Ambassador at Large Uniform we all hated. I was fortunate to find notes around the office and Luke's study giving me pointers and one of the notes said the Sabers for the new Generals were in secure storage at the Jewelers.

 

I expect you two Generals to be present in full dress uniforms and participate in the swearing in ceremony. I know how it hurts giving up the "baby" you have raised but these are the men you feel are the best qualified to continue to lead Alpha Zulu and the program(s) you have developed.

 

As the briefing books started arriving from the Pentagon, we contacted the Colonels at Fort Connor and recommended they might want to arrive as early Saturday morning as possible and get a head start on perusing the materials. They graciously accepted our invitation.

 

We sent our new Colonel and Captain off to visit our Friendly Tailor first thing the next morning. When they returned, we asked how our friend the tailor was after his last experience with fitting the clothes for Caleb. Both men commented he seemed a little disappointed when he asked us to remove our pants so he could get accurate measurements and we were wearing boxers. We assured both men they would get the best fitting uniform they have ever worn and of the highest quality of work. Plus, the fact they are bullet proof it is a great combination.

 

When we arrived at the office on Monday the Worthington Director of Security asked for a few minutes of our time arriving with two Rosewood cases which had to contain the presentation Glocks for our new Six Star Generals. Picking up the Jeweled Sabers from the Jeweler on our return to the Penthouse our new Generals were indeed impressed that Luke Worthington was so proactive knowing he wouldn't be alive to see us accept this great honor.

 

As Arkyn and I were used to putting in 18 hours day 7 days a week it was almost a vacation being able to leave the office at 1700 hours and returning to the penthouse. We decided once the Colonels had officially received their six stars and we have completed the Change of Command ceremony we would take a long weekend and enjoy our second home at Camp Phoenix. We would find over the years it would become our "Fortress of Solitude" until the pitter patter of little imps abounded as Tony and Thomas started their families.

 

Just being their de facto "Dads" was wonderful and Arkyn and I did look forward to bouncing our grandchildren on our knees. At least until the morning when we woke to the screaming voice announcing INCOMMING and their trajectory sucked big time. Tony and Thomas only doubled up in laughter as we announced this was part of being a parent no one warned us about.

 

Arkyn and I knew the pleasures Luke got out of being a tactile parent. Nothing is better than an imp wrapping his arms around his neck and smothering us in kisses for no apparent reason.

 

As Arkyn and I advised our Administrative Team we would be working shortened hours for a few days as we were helping to prep our replacement to face the Senate Confirmation Hearings. That would give us 5-6 hours to work at the office and 5-6 hours for them to review the briefing books and then we could attempt to give them some examples of what they would experience during the public hearings.

 

The Senators would have their noses at the trough trying to get as much military money spent in their districts as possible. Your confirmation is a foregone conclusion but there will still be people who will want your influence and the Pentagon spends big bucks on program that every congressman wants in his or her district. You'll become experts in answering questions without making any commitment. It is an artform of a true politician.

 

Finally, the big day arrived and our two candidates were most uncomfortable as they face the Senate Committee. After 7 hours of questions on Tuesday and 8 hours of questions on Wednesday the Chairman gaveled the questions and both men were recommended to the full Senate to replace us as Six Star Generals of the Alpha Zulu Program and as Ambassadors at Large for POTUS.

 

Thursday, the full Senate was televised as a roll call vote was taken to confirm the nominations. Many a republican left his party line vote and cast his vote for confirmation of the individuals nominated by POTUS. These indeed were two impressive men and we only wondered what was shared with the congressmen in the closed door interview sessions.

 

As the two stress out now Generals returned to the Marriott Penthouse we only asked: Scotch, Brandy or Moonshine? Moonshine with a brandy chaser if you would be so kind. (Oh, would they be paying the price the next morning.)

 

POTUS on video com for you Generals... Just what we expected. Nice to see you all in one place, makes this easier... Your commissioning ceremony will be in the White House Rose Garden precisely at 1300 hours tomorrow so the reporters can meet their press deadline. I suggest you take it easy on the moonshine... it has a hell of a kick and I speak from personal experience. DISCONNECT!

 

The ceremony was a media gala and a mountain of great press both for POTUS and Alpha Zulu. POTUS held the bible at Colonel Sanchez took his oath of commission:

 

I General of the Army of the United States Xavier Francisco Sanchez, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

 

The Ceremony continued with Colonel Bradley taking his oath of commission:

 

I General of the Army of the United States Alexander Bradley, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

 

The President congratulated both men as Arkyn and I swapped their Colonel's Eagles for the six stars of the commanding generals of Alpha Zulu.

 

We spent the next few hours mingling with the press till it was the deadline for them filing their stories. Then we four Generals boarded Alpha Zulu Actual for Arkyn and I to have our last flight on this beautiful aircraft. Arriving at Fort Connor in time for the evening retreat we enjoy one last good meal with our friends and held the Change of Command ceremony making it official the new Generals were the commanding officers of Alpha Zulu and Fort Connor.

 

When OPS announced Worthington Actual was requesting permission to land we knew the party was over. We said goodbye to Generals Sanchez and Bradley and reminded them we were as close as their wrist coms 24 hours a day.

 

Boarding the mega comfort of Worthington Actual we flew off into the evening sunset to face our future and our destiny.

 

Arkyn and I would have never made it through the first months of running the Worthington operations without the total support of our secretary and our administrative aides we inherited from Luke. Both of them got a hefty year end bonus and the grateful thanks of both Arkyn and myself. We decided one secretary for the two of us was asking too much of one individual so in a private meeting we informed her adding a secretary for Arkyn was only meant to relieve the tremendous workload you have. She thanked us for our consideration and her family would appreciate a mother who wasn't stressed out so much when she returned home each night.

 

Arkyn returned to my office with me and we were shocked to see Yuuto relaxing in my chair enjoying a glass of my RESERVE 100 year old Brandy. How in the hell did you get into my office? The former little imp only smiled and commented he was the one who programed the security system. Backdoors are wonderful at times.

 

Asking what we could do for our old friend he only smiled when we told him to go bug his son in Research and Development. Yuuto smiled saying his son is doing a fantastic job but he is intimidated when his old man is around. We both knew father and son were a national treasure and any foreign power that tried to do them harm would be met with the full force of the United States Military.

 

Yuuto became very serious and asked for our help. Tokugawa was trying to do too much and outshine his father. He is a brainiac but all work and no play, you are going to have a burned out nerd shortly if we don't address a few issues. My son has no personal life and definitely no sex life. Frankly, I want grandchildren while I can still bounce them on my knee. Hikaru and I conspired and frankly we have the perfect individual and I didn't need a computer program to match him with my son.

 

Hikaru is having him assigned as a Technical Attaché to the Japanese embassy here in Washington and I was hoping you could throw a reception for the Japanese embassy staff and make sure Tokugawa gets out of his R&D office and attends. The rest hormones and a horny imp should take care of itself. The man is a perfect match for your IT department and his first love is artificial intelligence programs which I know Tokugawa is currently working on some prototypes.

 

Asking Yuuto to give us a few days to figure out a working scenario. When is our friend arriving from Tokyo? He flies out on Monday so he should be in house at the Japanese Embassy by end of business on Tuesday. The Japanese Ambassador has been informed of this operation and you can expect his full cooperation.

 

As Arkyn and I finally ended up in one bed early tonight, I turned to Arkyn and asked if he had any ideas about getting our two nerds together and helping Yuuto and his concerns for his son.

 

Arkyn had a real "brain fart" and listen to all of it before you kill the idea. Seeing how the one area of common interest is artificial intelligence, why not have a symposium on the subject and pick the minds of brainiacs outside of our Worthington family. Yuuto still has the international reputation to draw scientists from around the world. We just have to convince his son this isn't an attempt to replace his or diminish our respect for the high quality work he does.

 

Tokugawa was somewhat surprised when we knocked at his office door and asked if he had time to chat with us. We wanted to propose a project for him. Tokugawa was always an honorable host and his office reflected both his values and that of his father Yuuto. The Koi tank remained as a gift from Yuuto and Tokugawa valued his finny friends as much as his father did and does.

 

In your opinion, who is the top person in the field of Computer Science in the United States if not of the total world. Being modest, he would have to say his father Yuuto. Yuuto has saved our collective asses so many times we couldn't count them all and most of them are still classified TOP SECRET!

 

I want you to ask your father to collaborate with you and hold an international symposium on Artificial Intelligence. Reserve as many rooms as you require at the Marriott and our amphitheater here in our Executive Complex should be large enough to host the lecture series.

 

Please give us an outline by the end of the week for our review and approval. And, if you need to add temp staff for this project, just let me know your requirements.

 

Tokugawa felt he was in over his head with our "ASK" but he knew his father would help him to make it a success. I thanked Arkyn for finding a solution to Yuuto's situation that would also help the Worthington family for years into the future.

 

Within a few weeks Tokugawa and Yuuto had the format established for the symposium and most keynote speakers under contract. When Tokugawa saw an application for attendance from the Japanese Embassy, he carefully reviewed the individual requesting attendance. The man was a computer genius, and his area of interest was artificial intelligence. Tokugawa immediately asked the man for dinner with the intent of asking him to be a keynote speaker at the upcoming symposium.

 

When Tokugawa asked to see Arkyn and me the following morning he was exuberant over meeting the man and impressed with his knowledge and insight in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Asking Tokugawa to invite the man for dinner at the Penthouse so Arkyn and I can meet him... make it Friday night and I'll order a Prime Rib Buffet and plenty of Raspberry Cheesecake to satisfy my sweet tooth. (Oh, was I going to be running extra miles the next week!)

 

Advising the Marriott Chef, I wanted a Prime Rib Buffet Friday evening meant to impress with every delicacy he had in his kitchen. Price isn't a consideration... impressing my guest is.

 

The evening was a fantastic success and by the end of it these two nerds were finishing each others sentences like an old married couple. Most of it went over the head of us two old "ground pounders" but it made sense to Tokugawa and that is what was important.

 

We consumed a copious amount of Champagne during dinner and finished off the night with aged single malt Scotch whiskey and our 100 year old RESERVE stock of the finest Brandy. If we had brough out the moonshine neither one of them would be in any shape for how we hoped the evening would end.

 

As Tokugawa and his new friend shared the Limo home, Tokugawa invited his guest in to see his precious Koi. (Not my idea of how to seduce a man but then I'm not Japanese.) Twenty minutes after the door closed on Tokugawa's home, he advised the Limo driver he wouldn't be needed the rest of the evening. Tokugawa was in heat and he wanted this hot stud naked and in bed with him... the feeling was mutual!

 

Tokugawa months of sexual abstinence came burst forth with the animal in him. He ripped the clothes off of his guest and bent him over the sofa in their great room and rutted him like an animal in heat. His partner was screaming in satisfaction and encouraging Tokugawa to continue and destroy his ass. After five orgasm and over an hour of intercourse, Tokugawa could feel how raw his cock was and only hoped Doc's super lube would rescue the evening. If his cock was this raw, he could only imagine what he had done to his friend's ass.

 

As smiling imp collapsed on the sofa and wrapped his arms around Tokugawa. YOU WERE FANTASTIC! Please tell me this isn't a one night stand. Tokugawa gave him a deep passionate French kiss and only commented: "You can move in tomorrow"! Now how to tell his father he was living with a man and enjoying the best sex of his life. Little did Tokugawa know Yuuto hacked his video cam and had watched the events of the evening. Yes, our little imp was being a voyeur but was glad he could bring some happiness to his son and to his son's future.

 

First item on my schedule the next day was an emergency meeting with the head of security. He immediately informed us of a potential problem with Tokugawa. He is having a physical liaison with a computer specialist of a foreign government. This is an unwarranted risk to Worthington Security and it has to be monitored or preferably ended.

 

We advised our Director of Security what Tokugawa does in his bedroom with a consenting adult is no ones business but theirs. If you have proof of espionage, then show us and we will take appropriate action. Otherwise, keep out of their private life if you want to remain employed here. DISMISSED!

 

I brought up Yuuto on our Video Conference and advised him his plan was far exceeding any goal we have set. Security was just in here advising me about Tokugawa having an overnight guest last night. Yuuto was all smiles as he confessed he knew... He hacked their video cam and watched every minute of it. So much for our firewalls until I remember Yuuto was the one who installed all of our Worthington firewalls.

 

I warned Yuuto not to be too aggressive with pushing Tokugawa into a relationship. These two nerds will be spending plenty of time together on this symposium and I imagine a lot of night together deep in research in the bedroom. And, you my impish pervert, quit being a voyeur and watch porn like the rest of us. DISCONNECT!

 

After lunch my secretary advised me Tokugawa was asking for a few minutes of my time if I had any available. "I'll make it available whenever he is free." Within minutes the little guy was walking into my office. Somewhat embarrassed he freely admitted he had sex with our guest of last evening and his body is as fine as his mind. I think I have feelings for him and I wanted to be honest and open about it with you. I thanked Tokugawa for his candor and assured him all any of us wanted was for him was to have a fulfilling and rewarding future. If this is "THE MAN" then fight for him with everything you have. You'll only find total support from Arkyn and me.

 

The symposium was a total success and gave us many new ideas on how to approach our research on artificial intelligence. At the closing of the symposium Tokugawa rose to thank all the participants and hoped this could become an annual event. On a personal note, he wanted to announce to his friends and colleagues Akihiko Ito has agreed to become his partner in life and in eternity. We are planning a spring wedding. The attendees erupted in applause.

 

When I heard the news I asked security to escort the two imps to my office. We were going to have a "come to Jesus" moment. "You announce to the total conference you are getting married and you failed to read me in on the event... that definitely wasn't honorable!"

 

I expect you two for dinner at the Penthouse tonight and be ready to eat a lot of humble pie for not telling Yuuto and Hikaru about getting married. You know how fast news travels with the imp mafia. And, I've already had the Japanese Ambassador complaining to POTUS about stealing members of the Japanese Brain Trust. By the time this event get blown out of proportion you'll be getting married in a Federal Super Max.

 

Now go make love or do whatever nerds do... I have a lot of fires to put out and a lot of egos to stroke. At least one of us should get lucky today.

 

POTUS was chuckling when I told him of the hard time I gave our two lovers. He saw no problem with fast tracking a visa for Akihiko so he could be employed by Worthington Industries and as far as the Japanese Ambassador goes, that is Hikaru's problem. He can argue with the Imperial Palace.

 

And, tell those little imps tonight for me if I don't get a wedding invitation and a big piece of wedding cake that work visa can be revoked as easy as it was obtained. DISCONNECT!