I Woke Up 29 by M.P. Arsent
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I got home and went through the mail and there was nothing but junk. Mrs Ohanlon had supper on the table for Mrs Pershing and I.
"I stopped and saw Peter on my way home. They had him up and walking so he is getting along just fine and is still on track to be released Friday."
"Thank you for checking on him Dennis. I really should learn to drive one of these days."
"I'll stop by the DMV and get you a handbook on my way home tomorrow. The Benz is an automatic so you can learn to drive with it."
"That's very nice of you Dennis but I wouldn't dream of taking a chance with that car."
"Well that leaves my car which is a stick,and that makes it harder."
"You bring me the handbook and I'll think about it."
"Does Pete have his license?"
"Actually no he doesn't."
"Then you can learn together. He isn't going to be able to go to work for a while so he will need something to take up his time."
"I'm beginning to think that Rome could have been built in a day if you had been around Dennis."
The evening wore on in the usual way and Mrs Pershing went to bed early and I went to my room to read.
As usual my phone buzzed at 11pm.
Sleep well lover and the usual emojis.
I pressed the dial button to call Karl.
"What did you do now?"
I filled him in on the plan with the package.
"How the devil do you get yourself into these things Dennis?"
"Right place at the right time I guess."
"You just be damn sure to protect your hide."
"Hey this is as simple a plan as could be devised. All I have to do is report. If somebody is sabotaging my company then I need to put a stop to it."
"Of course you do,just be careful damn it."
"I will. Miss you."
"I miss you to love."
Next morning it was back to the usual routine,or at least I thought it was going to be. When I went out to meet Aaron for our jog there was another figure standing there with him. As I got closer I could see that it was Roland of all people.
"Aaron doesn't mind if I jog with you Dennis,any objections?"
"Nope the more the merrier. We're doing two miles,you up for that?"
"Yes,I've been out on my own and that is what I have been doing. I just wanted to be around somebody else."
"Not a problem Roland,but fair warning,next week we push it up to 2 and a half."
"Fine by me. How's Karl doing at school?"
"He's hanging in."
We were down the street and to the park and did our 3 laps and headed back home.
"See you guys tomorrow."
"Later Aaron."
I would peel off at my house and hit the shower,have my breakfast and then off to work.
Thursday proved to be an uneventful day and I did manage to stop at the DMV and pick up a couple of handbooks. One further stop and a brown bag later,I was smuggling in a cheeseburger to Pete.
"Oh bless you Den."
"Just eat it slow. Last thing we need is you throwing up because you wolfed it."
I sat there and watched him enjoy the burger.
"Here's something for you to work on tomorrow."
I handed him the drivers manual.
"Why do I need this?"
"Because you and your mom are learning to drive. Both of you should know how just in case."
"Yeah I suppose it couldn't hurt."
"So did they say what time they were going to release you tomorrow?"
"Yeah early afternoon."
"I'll have Mrs Ohanlon and your mother pick you up."
"Already arranged. They were here a couple of hours ago."
"Does anything need to be picked up for your care when you get home?"
"Nurse said everything would be supplied to us when I checked out."
"Good then I'll see you at home tomorrow."
Thursday evening went much the same as the night before,except that Mr Jacobs dropped of Peters things from the station. Friday morning went as expected.
About 3 in the afternoon my phone buzzed with a text message.
"Package sent,return reciept,signature required."
A tracking number was also included in the text. So now the trap was set and all we had to do was wait for the bait to be taken.
When I got home Pete was there with his feet up.
"So what limitations did they put on you,the truth please."
"No lifting minimal bending,don't exert myself,get back to doing things slowly. I need to go back and have a checkup next week."
"About what I expected,so do us all a favor and follow those instructions. I don't care how much better you are feeling."
"I have every intention of following those directions for at least two days. I need to get back to work,if I still have a job."
"I can't see Mr Fuller not holding your job for you,but you can call him and make sure but you're not going back to work until the doctor says so. It would be to damn easy to reinjure those ribs."
"Yeah well,we'll see."
At that point supper was ready and we ate.
Shortly after we finished supper the phone rang.
'Hey Denny,it's Friday night. Are we going out or what?"
"Aaron? Kinda short notice dude."
"Well I hear there's this new club downtown with male dancers."
"You're testing me right?"
"No I am not,not yet at least. I hate going places alone."
"Ok ok. When do you want to leave?"
"About 8:30 or so. That give you enough time to get spiffed up?"
"Yeah I suppose. Party clothes?"
"You know it. I'll see you at 8:30."
I turned to Peter.
"Looks like I'm going out tonight."
"About time to. You've been home every night since before New Years. You deserve a night out once in a while."
"I suppose and I did promise Karl that I wouldn't be a recluse. Well I need to hit the shower and find some partying clothes."