I woke up early decided to skip the run and made coffee and read the paper. I wrapped Carrie's gift and left for the mall. I bought Alex a sweater and Alice a scarf and was working on Sam and that was the hardest. I liked the little shit, but didn't want to do too much. Finally, I just went to the video store and asked about the popular video games and bought the newest one. On the way home I stopped for some wrapping paper and was starving so it was McDonalds and a Big Mac and fries and iced tea.
At home, I wrapped the gifts and was looking for something appropriate to wear and shit nothing really fit. I got on the scale and looked and saw 226 and said FUCK, NOT AGAIN. Back to the mall and a quick purchase of pants and a shirt and a sweater. I put coffee on and was just sitting there and the phone rang and it was dad, so I answered hi Sally how are things and dad laughed. He said Merry Christmas and I replied same to you. So how are things? Mike, I'm good and I know you have plans with Carrie and her family and I wanted to call before you got into that. I told him I had to shop for gifts today and that things were good. He said he and Sally were doing well and that she was adjusting to him and that she would be moving in when they got back. I said dad, I figured that, thinking shit. We talked for a while and I said dad, I'm good and I love you. He replied same here bud, see you is a few days and go slow at the resort with the skiing and the women. I said Yes, sir and hung up.
I finished wrapping the gifts and took a very long hot shower. I also took the opportunity to rub one off in the shower as there would be no private time with Carrie. Then I looked at the clock and I still had time and I started to work on a list of business items that needed done after the first of the year. Then there was Sally and Bill moving in. It was about 4:30 so I dressed, loaded the car and went to Carrie's. I knocked and got a stern look from Carrie and thought what the fuck. I put the presents under the tree and we went into the game room and she said Michael, earlier would have been a nice idea, dinner is ready. I grabbed her and kissed a her and said babe, I'm here now so don't be a bitch. If you wanted me here earlier you should have told me. I kissed her again and Alex called ok you two, dinner. We started for the dining room and Carrie whispered and said Mike, I'm sorry I just hate all this, I love you. I squeezed her hand and we went and sat down.
Dinner was grilled fish, and potatoes and it was awesome? I raved about the meal and Sam just sat there snickering. I shot him a look and he laughed. It was a great relaxing dinner and desert was Apple pie, which was home made. After dinner Carrie and her mom started to clean up and I decided to help and was politely told to get out of the kitchen. In the game room it was me, Alex and Sam. I asked Sam how the workouts were going and he said Mike, they are great and I have a couple of buddies ready to start we we get back to school. I said great, let me know what you need. Then Alex said Mike, where you going to school for football. I smiled and said well Alex, I am going to school at Virginia Tech and might be playing football. That all depends on the visit in a few weeks. Mike, so why not CMU and I said I want to get away form the media and the business stuff I am involved with and besides it is only a half day drive. Then he said so Mike, won't that be hard with Carrie going to Pitt? I said Alex, I was unaware that she wanted to go there for business. He just looked at me and said, well Mike, I can't afford for her to go away or even live on campus. I said, well Alex I am sure you two will work something out when the time comes.
Just then Carrie and Alice came in and sat down saying it was gift time. The gifts were passed out and I had a gift from Alex and Sally and Sam. Sam was in a hurry and ripped my gift open first and said damn that the newest game, thanks Mike. Alex and Alice seemed please with my gifts to them and I got a running suit from them that was the latest from Nike. Carrie got a necklace and clothes and Sam got a bunch of clothes.
Then I handed Carrie her gift and she said Mike, later? I said Carrie, please just open it. I got that pouty look and she opened the box and smiled. She looked at the bracelet and at each charm and said Mike, I get all these but that strange looking bird. I laughed and said get used to seeing that it is a Hokie Bird. I got a big hug and Alex left the room as I was handed my gift. It was gold woven necklace. I asked her to put it on me and I gave her a kiss on the cheek and a hug. I politely asked where Alex went and no one seemed to know.
A few minutes Alex returned with warm apple cider. We sat around just chatting and enjoying the time together. Sam tried a couple of times to get away to play the game but was shot down each time. Carrie and I sat next to each other and occasionally held hands. The woman went upstairs to get ready for church and that left just the three guys. Alex said, Mike why the bird charm on the bracelet you bought Carrie? I said Alex the bracelet represents what we have or will have in common. So I'm going to VT and I added it. Mike, Alex said well, just so you know she isn't going there. I replied, Alex that's between you and her, please don't ruin this very pleasant evening with hypothetical things.
To defuse the situation, I asked Sam if he wanted to look at the video game. He jumped at the chance, so off we went. We were watching the demo when Carrie came in and sat besides me and put her arm around me and said, Mike go slow with dad. Mom picked up the real meaning of the bracelet and is on board. Then she laughed and said that she was sure she was getting a running suit and laughed. Sam said, Mike never mind, you two need to be alone and he got up and left the room. I told her that the necklace would never come off and she laughed. Then I told her I had a hard time with her gift as it was hard being 17 when I could have bought he a lot more and I got a kiss.
It was time to leave for church and Alex asked everyone to get into his car and Carrie said dad Mike and I will be driving together. He said fine, so much for family being together. I looked at Carrie and said Alex, we will gladly drive in one car. In church the choir was singing religious Christmas music and it was actually very good and relaxing. Mass started and I instantly remembered everything, what to reply, when to stand, kneel and sit. At the kiss of peace, I shook Alex's hand and said " Alex, peace please." I shook Sam's hand and both women got a kiss on the cheap. Carrie kept looking at me but the issue came at communion time, I went up with everyone else and crossed my arms across my chest and was given a blessing. Nothing was said about that but I knew Alex was not pleased.
Once the service was over, it took a long time getting out as the place was standing room only. I was surprised to discover how many people knew or remembered me. We made our way to the car and piled in and were sitting in line to exit the parking lot and Alex asked, so Mike what religion are you? I replied by baptism I am Catholic. Then he said Mike, but no communion? I said Alex, that is none of you business, it is personal and you should be glad that your daughter went to communion. That should indicate to you that she does nothing to disqualify her from receiving the sacraments. Carrie squeezed my hand and the rest of the trip was in total silence.
Once back at the house, Carrie and Alice went upstairs to change and Alex handed me another hot cider and said Mike, can we chat for a minute. I said sure Alex, what's bothering you. Well Mike, I know or rather assume that by now you and my daughter are having sex and your relationship is very tight and you are for all practical purposes madly in love, is that correct? I looked at him and said yes that is accurate, in every aspect. He put his cup down came over and gave me a big hug and said Mike, if you hurt her I'll kill you. I laughed and said dad, I completely understand and just so you know we are both going to VT. He took a step back and said, Mike I know that, so please relax and cut the attitude. Now it was my turn to give him a hug and I said thanks dad.
The girls came down and Carrie looked at me and I shrugged and Alice asked if I needed anything and I replied, mom I'm good. She laughed and said, so Mike, I see you and Alex are good? I said absolutely mom. Sam just shook his head and went to play the new video game. We chatted for a while and I said thanks for a great night and I'll see you all tomorrow. I got up asked Carrie for my coat and she returned with two coats. I looked at her and was thinking she was walking me to the car. We went outside and she said ok, let's go? I said where and she said, asshole your place, I'm spending the night. I said fuck, how did that happen? Mike, they are good with you and figure we are a lost cause, let's go.
I looked at her and said Carrie, I think this is a very bad idea. My radar is telling me this is a test, please let's both go inside. I got out of the car opened her door, got that sexy pouty look and we went inside. Inside Alex and Alice were sitting at the kitchen table talking. They just looked at us when we sat down. I said mom and dad, we need to talk. Alex looked at each of us and said you two are a piece of work. I said Alex, how so? Well for starters you are sitting here and not at your place. I said mom and dad and I'm not using those names lightly. We came to an understanding tonight and then there is a damn test. You were hoping Carrie would come back in here and that I would have gone home. Look, I love your daughter and she loves me, yes we have had sex. I will never hurt her or put us in a situation where the four of us don't get along. However, that is a multi lane highway. My brother and I spent our entire lives having parents playing us off each other in some perverted contest that turned out with one dead, one in rehab and me a very driven arrogant jerk. Oh I forgot dad a victor in his fight with his wife and doesn't know how to stop it all. So please enjoy the family time and I'll be more than glad to join in for now. Understand we are planning to make this official at the start of our junior year in the campus chapel. So I hope you have a great rest of the night and I'll see you all for dinner, if I'm still invited. I got up to leave and Alice said, Mike please sit down.
Mike, you were right we wanted Carrie back here with us tonight. A test is a strong term, but I see how you thought that, what Alex and I would really like is for you to stay here tonight. We get the VT thing and understand, besides there is no way to stop it, you will both be 18 and can pretty much do what you want. We get the sense that money is no issue. I said guys, I'm going home as there is a very private tradition that I have and even Carrie doesn't know about it. I have never had such a pleasant Christmas Eve in my life, so I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. Thanks guys and I pulled Carrie to her feet gave he a big kiss and whispered, babe I love you and she kissed me again, then said, I'm still walking you to the car. Outside we kissed and she said thanks and I love you. I cried most of the way home.
At home I opened a beer and found the cigarettes and went outside. I don't know how long I sat there but it was very cold and awesome. I really needed Mike time. Eventually, I went inside took a shower opened the window and jumped into bed nude and piled on every cover I had and fell asleep.
I woke up and the fucking room was freezing and I went downstairs, put on the coffee and grabbed the paper and started reading. The high school sports pages had the "fabulous 11" football players of the year and a big picture of me at player of the year and a lengthy profile of all of us and it listed 11 schools that were interested in me and my 4 offers and indicated that I had not decided on anything and that more offers would be headed my way. I decided to go for a run and clear my head. I did the usual 5 mikes and took a very hot shower and put my MSJ running suit on and called Jim. It went to voice mail as he was most likely at breakfast with his mom and dad, I just said Merry Christmas and call me tonight. I then called Tim, Brian and Ryan, Rob and simply said Merry Christmas.
I called Carrie and she said Mike, hold on I want to get to my room. Then I heard damn Mike, you it a homer run last night with the rents. I said Carrie, I meant every word of it and I cried all the way home. She said Mike, I guess big boys do cry and I laughed. So Carrie, what did they say? Mike, they were in awe of your honesty and feel sorry about you family situation. Babe, there should be no secrets and they are important to you and therefore they are important to me. I guess I am the only 17 year old male that would turn down Christmas sex with their girlfriend. She laughed and I asked, what time should I be there today. She said dinner is 4:30 which means 5:00 and I want you her most of the afternoon so say 2:00. I said sure babe. Oh, do me a favor and shove the high school sports section in Sam's face and tell him to read and read carefully, there would be a quiz. She laughed and said see you later, I love you.
I then went upstairs and got a folder, tablet and a pen and returned to the kitchen poured another cup of coffee mad some toast and started to work on 1971 and a to do list. The list:
Meet with Brian and Tim on the Trust
Reign in my spending
Get the bid documents out
Meet with Jodie about the interior furnishings
Lease the space for the NASA people
VT Trip
Approve the bid documents
January board meeting
Hire people for Enterprises
Find a temporary location for Enterprises
Take Sally to lunch
Stop with the cigarettes
Workout more
Run 6 miles
I looked at the list and said who the fuck are you kidding? I put on my coat grabbed an iced tea and went outside and was mentally getting ready for this afternoon. Just then the phone rang and it was dads phone and I answered Merry Christmas, dad said Merry Christmas. We talked for a while and he said things were good. He asked about my night and I told him I went to church and he laughed saying damn you are in love. I asked what he and his wife did and he said, dinner and a very quiet night. He asked about Bill and I said no news is good news. Then he said Mike, enjoy the ski trip but don't do anything stupid, you, me and the business don't need any headlines. I said dad, I get that and by the was I am the district player of the year and first team all state. He said congrats, those headlines are perfect. Then I said, I'll work hard on getting along with Sally, I promise. Dad's reply was I already told her that she was not getting between us. Have a great dinner with Carrie.
I went inside and another call, this one from Jim. We made plans for tomorrow and the three nights and it was a quick conversation. Then I turned my phone off and was considering changing and decided to put a shirt on under my jacket and be comfortable. Then it was off to Carrie's and whatever that would bring. I was about a half hour early and when I knocked Sam opened the door and smiled and said Mike, I saw in the paper you are awesome. I asked, so dude where is everyone? Carrie is in the shower and I don't know about mom and dad. So Sam what you get your girl friend? He said a package of condoms and laughed and said, just kidding. So Sam, what you think of the article in the newspaper? Mike, I get it you work your ass off to enhance your athletic ability. Sam, I do it without any drugs, you get that? Yup, I do but you get bigger every day. The other day after working out I looked at you and while you are ripped you a big dude. I laughed and said I know but it is what it is. I could open a store with the clothes I had to buy to keep up.
Just then Alex came in and asked, Mike you want a beer and I blinked and said I'll have what your having. He left the room and returned with two beers and I just shook my head. I said, thanks for the beer and sometime soon you and I need to talk so I understand where we are at. He said Mike, we are good very good and you need to relax around us. I said, Alex I rarely relax but I understand, thanks. Then I thought shit, I should call Bill, I dialed the number and was told that patients could call out but no calls in and I said Marry Christmas and hung up. Just then Carrie came in and I got up and gave her a hug and we were all sitting around chatting and enjoying the day.
Dinner was great as it was a beef tenderloin, baked potatoes, green beans and a salad and apple pie for desert. I was starving and ate more than my share. Again I offered to help and was told to stay out of the kitchen. So it was Alex and I sitting and chatting and Sam at the video game. Alex said Mike, I shouldn't ask but what is MSJ enterprises? I said that's a long story but it is my company and eventually it will own MSJ technologies and two buildings and two lots, I already own, or rather my Trust owns. Alex, I think it's time you hear all that but not tonight, but very soon. Mike, that's a deal. The rest of the night was very relaxing and at 10:30 I said guys I have to get going as I need to pack and get up early for some vacation time. I hope you guys have a great trip to Ohio. Carrie walked me to the car and we kissed good night and as soon as she went inside Sam came out and I motioned for him to get inside. He said Mike thanks for the video game it's awesome. I said sure but what's up? Mike, nothing just thanks for being a mentor and he jumped out and ran inside.
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