I Woke Up 254 by M.P. Arsent
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We didn't have any difficulty getting back to the apartment and getting stuff unloaded. Paul was still there as he didn't need to be back on campus until Monday morning really.
"So did you guys have a good vacation?"
"We went home and what time we did have together was good."
"Not a ringing endorsement Dennis."
"Then Cam didn't.... no of course not because we didn't tell him."
"Tell him what? Spill Dennis."
So we told Paul all about the break in and what went on afterwards.
"Damn Dennis,does everybody lead as messed up a life as you?"
"I hope to hell not. Cam coming back tonight or waiting until tomorrow?"
"He'll be back in time for dinner tomorrow. What are you guys up to tonight?"
"Think we'll be hitting Rons and stopping for groceries on the way back."
"Sounds like a plan to me. Going to go jogging in the morning?"
"Just around the block and then back to the regular grind Monday morning."
"Works for me. See you for jogging in the morning."
Paul headed back downstairs and Karl and I got things put away and just crashed out until we decided to leave for Rons.
"Well I see you boys decided to beat the rush back to school."
"Yeah we figured tomorrow was going to be a real traffic jam, so we came back early. Not like we need for them to open the dorms."
"Well there's no special tonight, so what will it be, the usual?"
"No I'm going to have the cheesesteak no peppers extra cheese and a diet coke."
"The same for me tonight Gladys."
"Drinks will be right up guys."
Rons was busy tonight, but not with anybody we recognized. We soon enough had our meal and then stopped at the mall to do the grocery shopping and then on back to the apartment. Once everything was put away we crashed in front of the tube for a couple of hours and then sacked out.
Sunday morning the usual time and we were up and out for our jogging. We were fairly certain that none of the guys were back on campus so Paul joined us and we did our jogging around the block today.
"See you guys at suppertime."
"Later Paul."
Karl and I went up and got our act together for the day. It was pretty much getting a bit ahead on our reading. We did stop for lunch and I kept my ears open for when Cam arrived. That happened middle of the afternoon and we knew it was far too early to head down for supper.
When we did go down Cam was right in our faces.
"What the hell Den? You guys come out to ride and then I have to hear from Paul that your company got broken into and hacked?"
"Not a story I was making widely known Cam. Can you imagine what a scene it would have been with people panicking?"
"Yeah I suppose."
Of course the Castanzas were right there to hear all about it as well.
"Any resaon for us to be concerned Dennis?"
"Not that I am aware of sir. Currently the thinking is that we were the test run because we are a smaller trading house."
"Then you think it might happen again to someone else?"
"Always a possibility, but despite my best efforts word will get around and I expect everybody to be tightening things up around their operations. If you have an investment broker, please feel free to mention it to him."
"You can count on it Dennis."
Dinner was pretty much uneventful after that. So Cam and Paul were off to campus an we went upstairs and settled in for the night.
Monday morning and we were up and out and over to campus for our jogging with the guys. Gordon and Aiden were right there and healthy and happy to see everybody again. It was, thankfully, an uneventful run and Karl and I were back to the apartment and were soon ready for the day.
Classes went about as expected and I took my lunch on my usual bench.
"Hey Dennis! Happy New Year."
"Hey Carlton. Happy New Year. Anything exciting happen over the break?"
"Nah Devon and I just kicked back and let life flow around us. How about you?"
"Other than somebody breaking into the business and hacking the computer, it was pretty quiet."
"Say WHAT!?"
"Yeah somebody got a program installed into our system to siphon off a few 100ths of a cent on transactions. If one of the guys hadn't pulled a bone head stunt and tried rifleing the vending machines we might never have known it was in there."
"But you caught the guy?"
"We caught A guy. I'm doubting like hell he was the master mind behind the whole thing. Still they might well get some info out of him. I'm just going to stand back and let the authorities handle it. I've got enough to worry about right here."
"Amen to that. I'll catch you later."
It was finally time to head over to Risk/Rewards and again the class was gotten through with a minimum of aggrevation. So it was off to the rec center.
Coach was right there when I walked in and went to get changed up. So were a good many of the rest of the team.
"Gentlemen good to see so many of you here to work out on the first day back. In just a little less than 3 weeks we go up against Crookshank College. They are unbeaten this season and will likely be our toughest competition before we get to the all state. That doesn't mean they can't be beaten, but it is likely to take everything we've got. So let's see your best work today. There will be a mandatory practice tomorrow as scheduled."
We all stretched out and broke up and headed to different pieces of apparatus. I hit the Pommel first, then worked my way over to the parrallel bars, the vault and then rings. I finished up with a run through the high bar and my floor exercise. This had been an open practice so nobody was even trying to throw their triples. I then took the time to watch some of the other guys along with Gary, who was still watching at the coaches request.
"I'm not seeing anything Gary are you?"
"Not a thing Den. I think we got this in the bag."
"Maybe, but don't go spreading that around. It might make some of the guys think we don't have to try our damnedest."
"Yeah I know that Den. So did you have a good break?"
"About as well as could be expected."
"About? Do I want to know?"
"Nope."
At which point I decided to head to the pool for my laps and then into the whirlpool. I had it all to myself when I got there, but was soon enough joined by Dana.
"So, think we stand a good chance against Crookshank?"
"Of course I do. We all seem to be right on top of things even after an almost 2 week break."
"Coach thinks so too, but he's also said he ain't going to let up on us."
"I don't expect that he would. From all reports Crookshank is going to be tough. I'm fully expecting to have to throw at least some of my triples. Josh and Greg too if they're competeing."
"Coach hasn't decided the line up yet, but I'm betting they're in there, especially where they have triples they can throw."
"Yeah I didn't notice anybody even trying them today, but it was an open practice, so maybe tomorrow."
"Yeah maybe."
"Ok, I'm outta here before I prune up."
I went and hit the showers and got changed and gave Karl a call and headed home.
Supper was ready when I got there and after we cleaned things up we settled in front of the tube for a while. We eventually sacked out for the night and were up and out for the usual on Tuesday morning.
Laps were run uneventfully and we were back to the apartment and then Karl was off to his classes. I still had a couple of hours to kill so I did a quick review of my imaginary portfolio. Everything was still performing as expected so I didn't make any changes.
11 oclock and I headed into campus. Now after the incident at the company I was back to making it a habit to look over my shoulder. Today I noticed a car that seemed to be following me. When I turned into campus it rolled right on by.
Was I being paranoid? Probably, but I wasn't as convinced as Stimson that Andros wasn't behind the breakin. I made note for when I made my way home later.
It was the usual 15 minute discussion and then on to the reviews for the day. I was last as usual.
"No changes again I see Mr Sawyer."
"No sir I'm still happy with the way things are holding up."
"I'll see you Thursday then."
I headed over to the student union and grabbed my usual sandwich and hit the bench once again. It was Pete and Susan who stopped by today.
"Hey Dennis what was this I saw in the paper the other day that the business got broken into?"
"Yeah somebody got in and hacked the computer. As far as we can tell there wasn't any information taken out, but they did plant a program to skim funds. We got it cleaned up before anything happened though."
"Any idea who was behind it?"
"Only one name comes to mind, but .....certain parties think it unlikely."
"Teramedies and I'm guessing those certain parties are the FBI?"
"Yeah."
"You going back to paranoid?"
"No more so than usual. I'm going to keep my eyes open."
"I Love ya like a brother Den, but I'm glad you're not my roomie any more."
"I can understand that Pete. You guys take it easy."
Not long after I headed over to the rec center. It was still early for the practice so I hit the weight room just to loosen up a bit. It was still early enough in the day that the place wasn't very busy, so I didn't have a problem getting to any of the equipment.
When it was almost time for the practice to start I headed into the apparatus room. Everybody was there and waiting on coach Warren.