Through a Glass Dimly Book 2Chapter 18
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Frank ordered in sandwiches in for the three of us. We went over the documents between bites to be comfortable with the sequence and what the documents meant. We also signed off on the new corporation and the name would be Chambers Mechanical Equipment rather than the anonymous initials. We finished eating and reviewing documents with about half an hour to go. It gave us a chance to check with the office where Melody had everything under control with Pam and to go to the bathroom.
We were sitting in the conference room with Frank when their receptionist called saying that Reggie and Cathy McNamara had just come in. Frank went out and brought them back in to the room. I stood up politely.
Cathy said, “I should have known it would be Paul. Damn it, Reggie. We shouldn’t do this.”
I said, “Missus McNamara, that suits me. Paul Goodbody is not here nor is he buying your company. Lisa and I are. When you walk out, there will not be another deal from us at any price. We’ll let the bank deal with you and pick up the pieces. The only reason that Community hasn’t started foreclosure is our presence and this deal. That’s also your only hope of getting a nickel from the company. I would suggest you get off your high horse, sit down, sign the papers, and get a check.” Reggie even looked apologetic over his wife’s outburst.
She said, “We need to talk privately.”
I said, “You can talk right here or not talk. However, if you walk out that door, the deal is off.” I sat down looking at the two of them grimly.
Reggie said, “Cathy, he’s right. You don’t have to worry about your country club friends. We won’t be able to pay the dues any more. What we get from Lisa and Al will allow us to keep the house and get out from under Community. Sit down or we kiss it all good-bye.” She wasn’t happy but she sat down.
The closing went through without a hitch after that. Reggie didn’t like Lisa signing as President but he swallowed it down. We had given Frank a check that had been deposited in escrow and they gave a check payable to the corporation to Reggie and Cathy from the escrow.
I said, “Give Lisa a key for tomorrow. You can tell the employees that you sold and the new owners will be in tomorrow and will pay them. Clear your personal possessions out today.”
He gave Lisa a key and they left. Lisa said, “Well done, Frank, Al. I’m glad I didn’t have to say anything. I’ve never liked Cathy. I would have said something personal and biting and that might have killed the deal.”
Frank grinned. “I don’t think so. Reggie had to do this deal. No one else was interested at any price.”
I said, “I suspected that. He didn’t like it but had to get something out of the company. Now, we have some real work to do including walking next door and talking to Herb Norfolk. He’s going to have to lend us an employee to figure payroll checks or watch Reggie’s employees do it.”
Frank said, “That’s good. I have to finish everything here, record some of it, and put together the final package for you.”
I smiled. “Save some postage. Pass it to your wife one evening once it’s done. She sees us regularly, too.”
He grinned. “Yes, she will be glad this is done. It was very late for the last two nights.”
I shook his hand and Lisa gave him a hug. “At the latest, we’ll see you Sunday.” She smiled.
We left and went next door and met personally with Herb. He introduced Maureen Hollis, who would accompany us tomorrow and who would be our day-to-day contact. She was a CPA also. She was younger than Herb being in her thirties. She seemed to be sharp. She said, “Two quick questions for you. Do you have an account with checks?” We shook our heads. “Do you have tax numbers?” We shook our heads again.
I said, “We can write the checks from our main company account, Chambers and Chambers, for the moment. I guess we do need the numbers quickly.”
“Yes, but I will handle that. What time do you want me to be there?”
I suggested nine and gave her the address. She nodded and we shook hands.
We returned to our office in time to close up shop and go home. We warned Melody that we would be gone all day, as would Pam who we would pick up at eight thirty.
We went home to a quiet celebration with Paul and Linda. Lisa told her mother about Cathy’s outburst and she wasn’t surprised. Paul just wondered what Reggie would do for an income now.
We gave it no more thought. Later we went to bed and made love. I told Lisa that it was the first name that I slept with a president! She grinned and said that I would be allowed to do so again if I stayed on good behavior.
We woke up in the morning and picked up Pam and left for CME! We arrived to find many people who wanted to know what was happening. I quickly found the supervisory people and said, “Gather everyone and I do mean everyone in one room. We will be in there to explain and answer questions.”
We left Pam to handle the phones while Lisa and I met with everyone else. She said, “Al, you do the talking. Introduce me but this is yours to handle. I’m still not sure how I would go about it.”
I grinned. “Yes, Madame President. Of course, Madame President.”
We went in and stood in front of everyone. I said, “We are Lisa and Al Chambers. We own Chambers and Chambers and now Chambers Mechanical Equipment. That’s the new name of this enterprise. We closed the purchase yesterday afternoon. Lisa is the president and I am the vice president. One of our employees is answering the phones right now while we have this meeting.
“I am an engineer and plan to be in charge on a daily basis. My name is Al. My door is open and I am available. There will be some changes. This company hasn’t been profitable but it’s going to be. We will together build a company and a reputation that we can all be proud of. Joining us for a while is a member of our CPA’s firm who is preparing your paychecks. While your employer is and will be Chambers Mechanical Equipment, Chambers and Chambers will be writing checks for a while. We will continue your current benefit plans for now. We may change them in the future and will let you know what we are doing and why.
“I’m sure there are many questions in your minds. We bought this company to be successful. We have no plans or intentions to close it or make it smaller. I would like to see it double in two years as we build a reputation for getting projects completed correctly and on time. No one will be forced to leave but we will expect you to give us a good days’ work. Over the next week or two, I will meet with every single one of you and talk about what you have done and will be doing.
“After questions, we will close for the day and reopen Monday morning. I know there are a lot of questions on your minds. Try to be reasonable in them. I may not have all the answers but I won’t hide it either way.”
I stopped and one of the men stood. “I’m Jack Henderson. I was leaving on vacation week after this. Do I still get my vacation?”
I said, “Yes.”
One of the front office people said, “Mister McNamara said that you would fire us all.” I waited. She finally said, “Are you?”
“No.”
An older woman said, “What about our medical insurance?”
“It stays the same for now. I will be looking for a better deal for all of us but there are no plans to make things worse. Everyone on the plan stays on the plan. Everyone who had seniority keeps that seniority. However, seniority doesn’t mean a free ride. Each individual must do his or her job. That’s how it should be.”
Brian did call Jenna and groveled a lot and she forgave him. She didn’t agree to go out with him though. Brian also called Lisa and asked to come out to her plant and spend a day with her to learn. That story will be told but, first, it’s appropriate to tell some more detail about Karen and John. Never let it be said that teenagers don’t have a sense of humor. John talked to Karen’s parents and Karen talked to John’s. The story of the two of them is interesting enough that I asked John and...
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"Mitch, let us go first. We have the training. Stay close. You're our backup. Watch our backs for surprises." He wasn't happy but nodded. We snuck into the yard and to the side of the house. There was an open window. Ben pointed at it and at himself. I nodded. I went to the back door and tried the handle. To my surprise, it wasn't locked. I opened it carefully watching for traps but saw none. I went inside followed closely by Mitch. They had Melody stripped to the waist and were laying...
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Her aura was evident to me and I went to her unerringly. As I got closer, I could see who was with her. Jack and Emily were there with Karen and John behind Lisa. I couldn’t tell how tense Jack and Emily were but Karen and John looked tense to me. I came up behind the kids and rested a hand on each shoulder. Mentally, I touched Lisa as I noted some tenseness in Jack and Emily. I said, “Hello, everyone.” Mentally, I asked Lisa, “Is this the time?” I heard her reply that she wasn’t sure. I...
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I'm jumping ahead mostly because it's been quiet. It's been fifteen years since I met a "poor" grad student at a fitness center. Officially, I'm forty-nine and Lisa is forty. We barely look thirty! We never did have a third child though we stay in practice in case we ever change our minds! The school is more popular than ever. We have limited enrollment but brothers and sisters continue to come along. At church, Pastor Jim and Barbara stayed in the area and have helped the new senior...
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The prisoners were now clamoring to talk. Milt had let them see all the news reports including our information on the SUV that was killed by the helicopter. Apparently, killing off your own team is not acceptable. The police separated them and began taped interrogations. Stan and I took Joe Dexter. Stan said, "Joe, you're going to get your deal according to the D.A. He says you died in the SUV. Reid's wife was killed and Reid went after Ames for doing it. From the reports we have heard,...
Stan and Irene were still talking to one pair so we went in another room where the other two fake FBI men waited. I said, "Sit down." One sat down and the other came at me. I dropped him hard. I went to the other. "Pick him up and put him in a chair." We had brought in two paper cups of water. I splashed both of them into the guy's face making him return to consciousness spluttering. Lisa said, "Is there any more stupidity or have you gotten it out of your system?" There was no...
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Lisa and I entered our bedroom and I closed the door. I took a step toward the bed and stopped. She was standing before me. I put my arms around her and kissed her tenderly but it turned to passion quickly as I responded to her trying to mold her body to and into mine. She broke the kiss and both of us were breathless. Softly and seductively, she said, “I have told Stargazer to connect us when I stop talking. Tonight, you are mine. We’ve had a marvelous surprise today and I want to celebrate...
On the way to class, we were speaking to others when Lois came up to us. With her was a tall, skinny young man and she was holding his hand. She said, "Missus Lisa, this is Jeremy. He's my guest. May he come to our class rather the tenth grade group?" "Of course, Lois. Jeremy, we'll be glad to have you with us." I noticed that Lois was dressed a little better than usual. Being as tall as Lisa, she could compete in the legs department and was wearing a mini skirt today. I had the...
I headed toward her car. "Come on. I'll introduce you." As I approached, Lisa came into my arms and kissed me thoroughly. "Love, meet Ted Allen. He's one of two who stuck it out here. He's a good guy and is going to be a lot of help. Ted, this is my wife, Lisa." Lisa took his hand gently and said, "Ted, I'm glad to meet you. Thank you for sticking it out. I think you'll find CIC is going to be a good company." I looked around quickly. The others had gone inside. I said, "Lisa,...
I said, "Okay, Stan. The kids are in school and Lisa's at CME. If those locations are like it is here, they are armed and ready for trouble." He hung up and I turned on the TV to watch the news. The local TV station had footage from last night with little more to add. As their "on the scene" reporter was speaking, she had Irene come to her. She said, "This is breaking news. Police department spokesperson, Irene Medlin, is here. Missus Medlin, what can you tell me?" Irene said, "The...
We went to the church and entered by the front door. There was an usher there who was quickly silenced thanks to a touch from me. We tied and gagged him using his clothes and listened. Pam nodded and we walked in. It was a small church in a fairly big room. Everyone was sitting in front so we were able to get half way before attracting attention. Pastor Joel looked up from his praying to see me and went pale. He stopped talking and others started to look up and then back at us. We continued...
We both woke up early, dressed, and hurriedly cooked breakfast. Paul and Linda came down and saw we were dressed to go. Linda said, “You would think they had somewhere to go today.” She and Paul laughed at our discomfiture. Lisa said, “If you two don’t get moving, we won’t let you help.” Paul said, “Where is the loss here? I can hurry to work my butt off or take it easy and get there in time to watch.” Linda and he grinned. They grabbed coffee and went upstairs and quickly came down dressed...
I glad we made that walk early. It was over an hour later when they returned. We had put the meal on hold for tomorrow and ordered pizza to go with the salad. As they came into the house, Frank and Pam had their arms around each other. Both had been crying but they looked happy, very happy. Both had to sit down at the table and get their emotions under control to be able to talk. After what seemed to be a long time, Frank cleared his throat and said, "First of all, thank you. Thank you so...
All four of us listened with our breaths held as the announcer watched the little balls drop into the trough. My ticket was a winner! The jackpot wasn't huge but one hundred fifty million dollars with the lump sum reduction was still a lot of money after taxes! Lisa hugged and kissed me. Paul said, "Congratulations! You're a rich man now." I said, "Sir, with your daughter's love, I was already a rich man. The money will merely make our life together easier. It does change the...
At breakfast, Paul and Linda gave us a funny look. Lisa said, "We had Stargazer connect us again when we loved. To know what the other is feeling is explosive. I know what I am doing to Al and he knows what he is doing to me but, even more, we can feel what the other is feeling while it's happening. It's a reinforcing circle." Paul said, "Lisa, Al, you two made a powerful couple. Enhanced by Stargazer, it's a bit scary even to hear about it." He looked at his watch. "It's time to...
I left for the school feeling better about that meeting but became anxious as I came close to the school. I had the windows down and pulled up to park and wait for her. I heard shots fired from where she would be waiting. I reached under the driver's seat and pulled my Glock, chambered a round, and left the car at a run holding the pistol with two hands in the upright position. I went through the door low and heard a round being chambered. I shot twice in that direction aiming to hit...
When I got there, I said, "Doc, did you come up with any brilliant ideas?" "No, Al. I've thought about your situation and don't even know how you can help people without exposing yourself to other problems. I'm not sure it can be done." "Doc, I have another possibility. How would you like to have an alien in your head? I was asked by Stargazer on behalf of another of his species. Lisa's parents went along with it and love the experience. How about it?" He said, "You're...
We left in my car with Stan in back. Lisa had a hold on my hand that varied between tight and clamped. She only released it when I went around to get in the car. It made starting the motor and going into drive difficult but driving one handed isn't really that hard. We arrived at police headquarters and Stan took us to the Chief's office. We walked in and Chief Jones was there with three other men. We were introduced quickly to Captain Macy, a fine looking straight-laced seeming man, and...
It was Saturday and, over breakfast, Lisa said that she wanted to go see our new house. We drove out there and met James looking over the house. He said, "It's good to see the two of you. You've been busy since I last saw you." I said, "Yes. More than I would like to have been." He said, "There's a saying I heard, 'All's well that ends!' Sometimes, that's enough." Lisa said, "I like that though, for us, it ended pretty well. Al saved my life. However, I would prefer not to...
She said, "As you have seen, I'm not a poor grad student. I am a grad student though. I'm working on a doctorate in English Literature. My dissertation will be on images of New Testament Christianity in the Lord of the Rings trilogy." "Wow! That's not a small subject." "Let me finish." She hadn't released my arm with her hand nor my hand with her other one. "I've been pursued; usually for my body or for Dad's money. The first is not too surprising. I'm not stupid. I'm...
Though I was ten minutes early, she came out to meet me and gave me a kiss that took my breath away. I tried to give as good as I was getting. She eased back in my arms and said, "Good morning." "Yes, it is. It's a very good morning." I paused. "Now!" Arm in arm, we went into the kitchen. Paul was just finishing breakfast and getting ready to leave. He kissed Linda and Lisa and shook my hand. "Have a good day!" He left. Linda asked, "Lisa, do you need any help?" She shook her...
I was surprised but moved over to let her join me. I put my arm around her. I quickly found out that she was naked! She rolled to me and I felt her breasts bore a pair of hot holes in my chest. She whispered, "I bet you didn't expect this!" I whispered back, "Not in my wildest dreams." She continued to whisper. "I don't want to do anything but I did want to sleep with you tonight. I want the comfort of your arms around me. You don't have to do anything but lay here and ignore me."...
When I reached the top of the stairs, she said, "My room." I made the turn and released her to stand. We kissed while we removed my few clothes. She pulled down the top covers and we fell into bed together. We were kissing like we had no time and our hands were frantically wandering over each other's bodies. I was sucking on a nipple when my hand found her core. She was wet and I felt her hymen. I looked at her. Her eyes were shining. She said, "I am sure and you're the one!" I was as...
A loud voice said, "You're back and with a companion." I stood and pulled Lisa beside me with my arms wrapped around her. We peered at the source of the sound. It seemed to coming from the center of the bright light! I asked, "Who or what are you?" The voice said, "We met approximately eight of your years ago. I have been following your progress from a distance. You figured out to come here quickly once you started looking. "Did your companion help you?" "I am male and my...
Monday morning just before ten o'clock, the phone began going nuts. The money had landed in our accounts and bank officers began to call. We were taking a late shower and just getting dressed. Linda caught the phone. She said, "She's not available right now. I will be glad to take a message. No, he's not available either. I will tell them you called." We came downstairs and she said, "The explosion went off. That was the chief of investments for the bank. He knows Paul. I think we've...
We woke up Wednesday morning and had breakfast with Paul and Linda. Paul left for work and Linda had an early tennis match. Lisa and I looked at each other and I said, "Let's go for a run." She said, "That's not what I was expecting but that's a really good idea. I will need to change." We went upstairs and she stripped to put on a sports bra, panties and shorts. She then put on socks and running shoes. I ran in a tee shirt and shorts so all I had to do was add socks and shoes. As we...
After Paul and Stan left, I slept. I never slept so soundly. Linda came in with coffee and said, "Good morning, Al. It doesn't look like you moved all night. Are you okay?" "I believe so. I slept like the proverbial rock." I moved a little and Lisa's bare arm snaked over my stomach to hold me to her. "Would you like some breakfast?" "Thank you, yes, I'm starving." "I will be back and bring more coffee, too." "Thanks." She left and I thought about my state. I hadn't left...
Very quickly, Paul and Linda followed by Stan came hurrying down the stairs. Paul and Linda took turns hugging their daughter. Finally, Paul said, "We hoped that Al was right. He's never steered us wrong but you're early!" Lisa took a deep breath and said, "Al loved me back to him and back to him early. I could feel his mind willing me healed and well and back to him. His body and his mind never gave me a choice. As soon as I could, I woke up to his arms holding me and to his voice in...
Monday, we went to the bank. We saw Pamela White first. She was walking to her desk when we came in the door. She almost ran to Lisa and hugged her. "You're okay. I was so worried though the news reports said you never went to the hospital." Lisa hugged her back. "If it hadn't been for Al, I would have been dead. He showed up in the nick of time." She had never released my hand but I was becoming used to the fact that she wasn't going to let me go for any period of time unless it's...
As we got in my old car, I said, "Okay, where do we look? What are we looking for, anyway?" She said, "Something nice but not ostentatious. I'm thinking American. What about a Buick, a Caddy, a Lincoln, or Chrysler? You can get anything but I don't think a Mercedes or BMW would be your choice." "No, dear. I have had the driving courses according to my records but there is no indication that I really liked performance cars. They're nice. They're just not me." We made the rounds....
We got home and went inside. All six of us loaded Pam's things into the green room. As we left, Linda said softly, "You might want to change and wash the sheets, dear." Pam blushed a deep red. She and Frank quickly stripped the bed and Lisa showed them the washing room. Pam and Lisa joined us in the living room. Pam said, "I was afraid that things would end that way. Actually, I guess I've been preparing for that moment for over three years. I have been paying my own bills including...
The woman had always loved that old late night show. You know, the one where you’re not sure if it really happened and, if it did, what did it mean.? With all the horrible recent globe shattering calamities it was hard for her to remember a lot of things. She was quite sure it was hosted by a tall skinny man with glasses and definitely broadcast in black and white. Not that it mattered. Nothing was being broadcast now or would be for a very long time. If ever.Her favorite episode involved books...
Straight SexIt was ten thirty-five when I arrived at the church. I watched people head into the church. I decided that my tie was a good call. Many people didn't have a tie or a coat but enough did that I wouldn't be out of place. Since I had only seen Lisa in worn workout clothes and jeans and a simple blouse, I wasn't sure what to expect. At seventeen before eleven, I got out of my car and walked to the front door of the church. I saw Lisa approach and was wowed! She was gorgeous! She was wearing a...