Patty's Lace
This is the story of Patty and her Adventures in the city. Be sure to check out the profile to read the foreword to her story, and a link to image albums of the outfits used during appointments kept.
Chapter 17, Welcome To Katz!
"This calls for a celebration!" Sarge said as he wrestled the shift stick from under Patty's slip and put the truck into second gear. They made their way back to the Hollywood Freeway and as they merged into traffic Sarge's phone rang. Quinn was calling and he immediately answered as he pulled to the right. Listening for a few moments as he got the truck stopped in the E-lane, Sarge told her that James and Patty were with him and asked if it was ok to put her on speaker. He did so a few moments after and Quinn spoke up.
"Hi guys," Hi Patty, "How did your meeting go?"
"Perfect!" Patty replied, "But how did your appointment go? All is good?"
Sarge and James perked up when she asked this, paying close attention as Quinn spoke. "Ohhhh, Doc says my plumbing is in tippy-top shape and according to him, very pretty. I never knew I had a pretty kitty, but I guess I do, at least he thinks so. They took some blood for tests which I'll find out about in the next couple of days, no worries though, it's just routine. Tell me of your meeting though, who did you meet and what did you think?"
Patty answered with, "Awwww Very Good, I'm happy for you! I met Ace, Sam, Mr. Barnes and Laurie Brantley. The hub is gorgeous, but I was surprised at how smooth everything went. It seemed I was already hired before even showing up for the interview.
"Basically, you were, but we don't hire, we recruit. Barnes himself was actually there? Usually, he sends an associate to onboard people. He's a trip though, you need to party with him sometime! Just a second, text from Laurie.
Sarge chimed in with, "Hey, you are in West Hollywood, right? Patty's in, and it's time to celebrate! How about The Palm?"
Quinn came back with, "That message said, you are set and ready, Patty. Want to start on Friday?
"Sure!" Patty replied.
"Fantastic!" The entertainer's door opens at ten am with the club opening for the lunch bunch at eleven. The buffet is to die for, but I can't make it until two, maybe there will be some scraps left. Please be there by six, so I can get you set up with your room and give the nickle tour. Doors open to the public at eight and the tournament starts at nine. Will you need a ride to the club?
"She'll be there, well before six," Young said. Thinking of that buffet is making me hungry. It may be closer to lunchtime, if I remember right, I go on-duty at four on Friday
Sarge said, "Yep we do, so how about The Palm, since you are in West Hollywood?
"Oh, The Palm is perfect, but Chippy Bear, you know it's in Beverly Hills now, right?" Quinn asked.
"It is, when did they move there?" Sarge asked.
"2014" Quinn said sarcastically as she giggled.
"Been a while since I was there, I guess" he said and continued, "Well Sparkles, time to celebrate Patty's new position! See you in Beverly Hills. Love ya and see you soon!
"Love ya Bear, see ya there!" Quinn said and clicked off.
Sarge pulled back onto the freeway and before long they were exiting the 101 turning west onto Santa Monica Boulevard, they made the left onto Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. Sarge got lucky and found a metered spot just up the street. Parking garages were not built for his big rig.
Sarge called Quinn and when he asked where she was, a horn started blowing, it was Quinn, top down in the AMG waving as she passed by. Sarge said into the phone, "At least you didn't pull a doughnut in the street." as she practically drifted the Mercedes down into the parking garage of The Standard Oil Building. Sarge shook his head and said, "Maniac" as he listened to her giggle through the phone.
"What was that Chippy Bear?" Quinn asked.
"Ahh, nothing, Snuggles," Sarge replied.
"See you guys in five at The Palm, I Loves my Bear!" Quinn said and clicked off.
Sarge put his phone away with a smile and lit up a smoke as they strolled across the street. Quinn joined them a couple of minutes later walking up behind Sarge and snatching his cigarette from his hand, taking a deep drag then holding it up, shaking it as she said. "You know these are bad for you! Besides, I'm not a maniac, as a matter of fact, I'm a very good driver. Did you see that move I just pulled? I could teach Diesel and these movie drivers around here a thing or two! Oh, and as for the doughnut? That's for when we leave. Hi Patty, Hi Cowboy!"
Sarge replied as he grabbed her, "You know you are the only one that can get away with that shit, right?" She dropped the smoke on the sidewalk when he lifted and spun her as he kissed her luscious lips, then set her down gently.
She looked up at him and said, "Oh yea? Get away with what? The smoke or the driving?"
"Both" he replied, "I'm going to have to call you Wildcat in a minute. I think my steak is getting cold, let's head inside." Picking up the smoke, he put it out and dropped it in a tray.
The group was seated, and the waiter poured water then took orders for appetizers and drinks. Sarge said after he ordered. "We have a lot to celebrate today! Quinn here got an excellent report from the doctors, and Patty there took a new position today! I would like a bottle of your best bubbly, preferably Dom if it is available!
"Oh, Yes Sir, there is one bottle of '90 available, a very good year it is! When should it be delivered?" The waiter asked.
Quinn looked down and chimed in with, "Doc even said, it's pretty." then back up giggling, making Patty giggle also.
Sarge looked at her shaking his head as he said, "Can it come between the appetizers and main course?"
"Absolutely." The waiter said, and scurried away to put the orders in.
Patty took a sip of water. After setting it back down, Quinn grabbed her wrist and examined her nails closely. "Those are Perfect!" she exclaimed, "Who did them for you?"
Patty replied, "Thank You, Boss!" then nodded toward James and said, "He did."