Chapter 04 Chet teases Geoff
Author's Note: This is a work of fiction, part of a multi-chapter, two part novella. Copyright, 2023. All characters portrayed in sexual situations are over 18. BD
Dad was in the kitchen. The pizzas had arrived. He was full of news which he conveyed efficiently. "I've heard from Valerie. The deal with WFO went wellâmaybe because the Italians were anxious to get away for their belated August beach holidays. At any rate, she's planning to shop Monday, hopefully sign the MOU late that day, and will fly into DFW on Tuesday late afternoon. I've arranged a limo to pick her up. So BOQ conditions here end on Tuesday. I called Angelina to be sure she has a team here to do a deep clean before the arrival."
"I just heard from the hospital. Aaron Levy has tested positive, so he is quarantined for 3 days at least. I will take his first 12 hour shift starting at 6 tonight, but I'll be home for breakfast tomorrow. I hope this helps to convince my partners that we need to expand the practice....now. We are all working too hard. We need to add at least two more doctors. I did tell them that I was absolutely unavailable from Tuesday night for 36 to 48 hours after Valerie gets home."
"The sheriff called. He wants to send someone by in a few minutes to get the report filed. I'd like to be here, and I told him I was personally interested in this matter. I took care of his daughter a few months ago and he owes me one. Maybe I can help."
I went to the fridge. "Anyone for a longneck?" "Not for me, I'm about to go on duty, but you and Chet are welcome. I presume that Chet is not on any pain killers stronger than aspirin."
The Italian Oven boxes were opened and the deep dish pizzas mostly consumedâso much for low carb training regimens--when the security system announced that someone was coming up the drive. Moments later, we were standing in the foyer with the sheriff himself. He did remember Dad.
The story was reviewed. Chet signed. Sheriff would file a copy with the Texas Rangers. And then Dad asked about the possible Amazon connection. "I've already called. At first, they didn't give me anything since it is late Friday, but the GM just called. He confirmed they do have GPS on all trucks; they track all vans: and, he will investigate and get back to us. They will preserve the electronic records. Amazon is very anxious to make sure this town sees them as good citizens."
Dad added, "I think I know the GM. We have had several of his guys in the ER and he called personally to thank us for service. This will work out."
And then we all left at once, the sheriff to his black and white, my Dad to his Ferrari headed to the ER, and Chet and I to my pickup to go to the house where he had his stuff. An hour later, we were back and he was unpacking the few things he had decided he needed. I asked again about his pain situation as he continued to limp and favor his left shoulder and right hip.
"Not bad. The ibuprofen is wearing off. By any chance do you have a smoke?"
"Only the best Colorado Crush for this boy."
"Great. I have at least another week before testing begins at school. Shall we?"