In the kitchen, there were 10 bids and Brian, Tim and Ryan. I asked if anyone need a drink and I put more coffee on. Then I said let's leave these sit for a while and establish what we are looking for. Brian asked, why don't we just open the Bid that the Mayor recommends and throw the others away? I said Brian my agreement with the Mayor was Union not his Union bid. He shook his head and said ok, I get it.
The list, ranked in order became:
Union
Cost
Start and completion date
Projects completed
Just then there was a knock on the door and I smiled and said good morning Logan, I was stalling till you got here, thanks for making the trip. Would you like something to drink? He said water would be fine and he sat down. Dad looked at me and said, welcome back and I said, dad no disrespect but fuck you and everyone laughed.
Now that we were all gathered we each grabbed a bid and opened it and started reading. The non union bids were set aside and we had 5 companies committed to Union workers. I laughed and said so the word was out. The bids were then piled with the lowest bid on the bottom. Then I said, so the highest Union bid, I'm guessing is the one that the Mayor would like us to use? I said, ok, let's carefully review the other bids, using union labor. That process took almost two hours and I asked about lunch and everyone agreed. I asked dad if he would order lunch and I indicated that I would like a chicken salad. As he was taking orders, I announced that I was going to my office and schedule a meeting with the Mayor and if he was free it would be me and him tonight. There were looks all around and I simply went upstairs.
Upstairs I called the Mayors private number and he answered saying, how is the most famous high school student in the county? I said Mayor, please cut the crap, we opened the bids and you are not going to be happy unless things change and soon. There was silence and I was not about to speak next and finally he said Mike, we agreed and I said yes on a union job and I have 5 union bids and your friends are the highest. He said shit, where are you? I said my house with the team. He said, I'll be right over. I laughed and said we are ordering lunch do you want anything besides a plate full of crow? He laughed and said a chicken salad, if you don't mind. Down stairs I had dad order another salad and grabbed a beer and my coat and went back outside. Thankfully, I was left alone.
At some point there was a knock on the patio door and the Mayor was standing there, I motioned him outside and we shook hands. He said Mike can we please go inside and I said sure, my office. I took him upstairs and he sat in the new leather chair and was looking around and he got up looked at the picture and shook his head saying damn. I just sat there and he laughed and said so Mike, I see you have the next person who talks thing worked out and I laughed. I said so Pete can you negotiate for your friends? He said no and I'm actually open to other companies. I said, that's great as I don't want city crap slowing this down, unless I feel that is necessary. I said Mayor, my team is downstairs waiting on us and you need to know I will in no way overpay for the building and if it get to that it might get messy. I want to work with you on this if possible. He looked at me and his mood changed and said, son game on and I exploded. Mr. Mayor, I am not your son and you better not be thinking of me as a young kid with money or astronauts will be flying here and everyone will be running for cover and that land will be for sale and there will be a new purchase in the suburbs, or another county. So as you put it game on. I left him sitting in the chair and went downstairs.
Downstairs, I grabbed an iced tea and my salad and started to eat. A few minutes later the Mayor came down grabbed his salad and a beer and sat down. Again no one spoke and finally the Mayor said, may I please see the union bids? They all looked at me and I nodded and kept eating. When I was finished, I said guys, I have had enough, please let me know when or if you work something out with the Mayor. However the bids stand as proposed, no changes. Simply find one that works for my two companies and I went upstairs. A few minutes dad came up sat in a chair and asked, Mike can I join you? I said sure, you doing what I'm doing, letting the hired help carry the load? He laughed and said yup.
Finally at some point dad said he was going to his office and I said well let me know, I'm guessing it is ugly down there as I threatened the Mayor with astronauts and a lot of drama. Dad left and I called Carrie. She asked how I was doing and I said fucking fantastic as I am involved in a major fight with the mayor and the hired help is dealing with it. She laughed and said it about time. Just then there was a knock on the door and it was Tim and he said, Mike please listen and simply say yes or no. He presented some changes and I simply said no. Then I asked his thoughts and he said I agree, but I had to ask.
Then I started looking at the background check on Major Messer and indeed it was detailed. He was an Air Force Academy grad, top 5% in his class, a test pilot and had amassed a bunch of time in space. It indicated that he would not be assigned another mission and I thought, now I get it. His duties were for the most part PR.
Then there was another knock on the door and this time it was the Mayor. He said, Mike for this to work you need to get downstairs. I said why? You have a very good team and we have made progress and they are afraid to commit because of how you might react. I said Mr. Mayor that's bull shit and they will let me know when they are satisfied and I'm not going downstairs. He said, Mike I'm leaving. I replied, have a great night. Before you leave would you like to look at some information on my next hire. I was about to offer him a job when you came in. He looked at the paper, shook his head and left the room.
Then I heard Brian yell, MR. MAYOR, WITH ALL DUE RESPECT SIT YOUR ASS THE FUCK DOWN, WE ARE CLOSE AND YOU RUNNING TO MIKE DOES NOT HELP. Then there was quiet and I thought damn, way to go Brian. Fifteen minutes later Brian came up and said, Mike we have a deal for you and your dad and Tim to consider. Tim is on board, we need either you or your dad to be as well, hopefully both. I said let me talk with dad and I'll do that in his office. In dad's office, we talked and we agreed that no matter what we would support the proposal as Tim and Brian were good with it. Back in the kitchen I asked individually if they were satisfied and they all said yes. I looked at dad and he nodded and I said thanks everyone, thanks for the hard work we are good to go. The Mayor said damn you didn't even hear the change? I said my team recommended it without dissent so I'm good, I have all night to read the changes. Brian and Tim please set up a meeting with the CEO of the company you recommended. Then I looked at the Mayor and asked if he was good or would there be problems. He said Mike, no problems, you have a good team and good night. With that he left.
Everyone stood up and Logan said, Mike a minute please? I said sure I want to talk anyway. Would you mind if we go upstairs and he said sure. Upstairs he looked around the room and went straight to the picture and he said fuck dude that is awesome. I laughed and said it might get better if it is national championship picture. He sat down and said, Mike great job with the Mayor. I said thanks but what's up. He said, I was asked what your plans are for the other plot of land. I replied that I was close to deciding but did he want his current firm to work on that or were him and Jodie starting a new company. He laughed and said, how the fuck did you figure that out? I laughed and said dude you are a lot like me and I knew that would happen as soon as Jodie told me you two were an item. What about a non-compete. He laughed and said that there wasn't one and that he was amazed that he got away with that.
I said Logan, it is really a work in progress. At first I was thinking about the easy way and building an identical building, but now I'm thinking something totally different, something specifically for Enterprises. Logan give it some thought but not on your current companies time. He laughed and said Jodie and I are actually ahead of you on this, but let's get this building started first. I said deal and we went downstairs. Brian said MIke, that was some job you did tonight and thanks for the support of the team. I laughed and said you telling the Mayor to sit the fuck down sealed the deal in my mind. It was light conversation for another hour and then they started to leave, with Ryan staying behind.
Once alone he said Mike 1 and Mike 2 can I have a moment and dad said sure my office. Once there he said he and Bill had a deal and had agreed on rules and I made it perfectly clear that I meant every word of it. He has agreed to paying half the rent and I'm wondering how he will do that. I laughed and said Ryan that's between you and him and dad agreed. Then dad said Ryan, you and him have nothing to do with us. Make it work or throw is ass out and we will back you and Mike here will be turning the spare bedroom here into his actual office or bedroom or whatever but he now has both rooms. Please let Bill know that and he will read the message. I walked Ryan to the door and quietly asked so are you two a couple and he laughed and said not yet.
I grabbed a beer and my coat and went outside and dad all bundled up joined me and lit a cigarette. He handed me the pack and said, Mike are you ok? I said absolutely, I'm always ok after a big win. So dad, why is Spain such a big ask? He said, it about the place, it isn't all that safe in Spain. Then there are the girls and all the responsibilities involved with that. Why don't you and Rob just leave the girls home or simply go to France or England. I said dad Rob has friends in Spain and I can't leave Carrie behind on another trip. He said, Mike let me think about it, please. I said dad if you say no I get it.
Then I started laughing and dad said, what now? Still laughing I said we spent tens of millions or dollars and neither of us know who with. Dad smiled and said, son well I do and we made a great choice, thanks for trusting the team, they needed it. I said dad I know I will have to kiss the Mayor's ass for a long time, especially as I will need help with the other plot of land. He laughed and said Michael James, slow down. I laughed and said oh, I will until Logan gets his new company up and running and dad said shit and took a big drink of his beer. Then he said Mike, good job and there were no cigarettes, I smiled and said quiet please or go inside, I need to check on the weather in NC.
I spent the rest of the night reviewing the background check on Major Messer. When I finished I called Brian and he said dude, do you ever rest, what's up. I said Major Messer is a good dude and needs a career change, correct? He said exactly. I said I will soon make him an offer to be PR and a bunch more at Enterprises. I want that up and running. He said go to it but bother Tim and not me and we hung up. I thought for a minute and picked up the phone and called Major Messers cell phone. He answered Messer here, I said hi Major, Mike Simmons here. He laughed and said how the fuck did you get my number. I laughed and said dude when is my jet fighter flight? He asked if I needed a special trip? I said I need an ride and a long talk, so you tell me. There was silence for a while and he said this weekend Saturday, I'll fly into Latrobe, does that work? I said yes and come prepared and check the shit out of me and my companies. Enjoy your evening and I hung up.
Back in my room/office I called Rob and we chatted about things and especially about basketball. Then I mentioned Spain and that my dad said that I was asking for a lot and he laughed and said his dad said no fucking was in hell, I said we can think of something else. I asked about Hannah and he said a very pleasant work in progress. Then I called Jim. He said dude where the fuck have you been? I said fighting with the Mayor but does that phone dial out as well. It was a better conversation. He said, Mike I thought the verbal would end things, but damn I have learned to say say no in a lot of different ways, I said welcome back, we can talk tomorrow. Then it was Carrie and she answered saying Mike it is good to hear from you. I said it was a fun very positive day and that a bid was accepted for the building. She immediately replied slow the fuck down. I said babe I spent hours in my room and let the hired help work out the details and simply accepted their recommendations. Oh and I talked with Major Messer and I'm getting my ride next Saturday. She said I'm still betting you puke. I just laughed and said it will be what it becomes. Then she said, Mike promise me that the class ranking will not be a contest, I said babe I haven't thought about that in weeks and don't intend to. I'm thinking second semester next year is a bad case of senioritis. We both laughed, and I said babe, I have spent so much time in North Carolina that I'm frostbitten. She said where? Babe it a long story and I'll explain some other time. Then she asked, are you offering Major Messer a job and I said a work in progress and that I loved here and good night. Then I added babe, Mike is back and doing fantastic. She laughed and said send Michael on a long trip, good night.
I took another long hot shower and managed to rub one out and damn that load hit the far wall. Feeling better than I have in days, I cracked the window climbed into bed nude, piled on the covers and Ray popped into my head. I fought that off and finally fell asleep.
I was jarred awake by the alarm and looked outside and thought shit no run and it was snowing. I put my company running suit on, put the coffee on, grabbed the paper and was scrambling eggs when dad came in poured some coffee and said, I'll have what you are having. I thought shit and I got a plate and put the eggs on and said the rest it up to you. I switched to fruit, toast and coffee and took the business section before he could get to it. Fuck, there is was in big bold print "MJS Enterprises holds private bid opening for construction of new facility on Second Avenue". I picked up the phone called the Mayor and it went to voicemail and said thanks the free publicity is always welcome and hung up.
I was finishing the article and the rest of the business section and noticed a plot of land available in Beaver County near the airport. I called Tim and asked that he very publicly inquire into that property. He said, Mike I knew you we're talking this too calmly. I replied dude I don't want that land, I want to send a fucking message. Please make the inquiry very public. He laughed and said I wish I could be in the Mayor's office when he hears it. Then I scribbled a press release saying that MJS Enterprises had planned to release a decision on the bid results on Monday but that the current bids were over budget and that selected bidders were being asked to revise their proposals based on revised construction documents, according to Michael Simmons, Jr. Revised bids would be due by noon the following Saturday. I showed it to dad and he said holy shit Mike are you sure? I said we won't be doing any of that and will accept the proposal we negotiated with the Mayor. I just want to send it to him and not the papers, well not just yet. Then I said, dad Tim and I are looking at 5 acres near the airport and he said, get that typed up and I'll fax it to the Mayor and see what happens. Oh, how much is the land by the airport? Dad, I have no idea yet.
I went back into the kitchen and started to read the sports page and my phone rang and it was the Mayor and I let it go to voicemail. The message he left said someone on my team leaked the information. I just deleted it and kept reading the paper. In looking at the high school section we were one of the first of about 75 teams to clinch a playoff spot. Just then dad yelled in Mike hold tight and let the Mayor explode into voicemail. I shouted back gladly. About 3 minutes later my phone rang and I didn't even look at it. It stopped ringing and a little while later my phone indicated a second voicemail. I went into dad's office put it on speaker and we were being screamed at as backstabbing, unreliable and that I was a spoiled brat. Then I was told my fucking building would never be built. I reset the recording found a tape machine and recorded the call. Then I called the Mayor, and said take a deep breath and listen. The project is on hold until I find out who leaked the meeting to the press and there are 5 acres near the airport that interest me. So keep playing games and it could easily go there. The proximity to the airport is a big plus and If that happens and the press asks why, I'm playing you very professional voicemail. Enjoy your day and I hung up.
About an hour later there was a knock on the door and I thought WTF it was too early for Ray, I answered and found the Mayor's chief of staff and he asked for a minute of out time, indicating dad as well. We went into the office and we all sat. The Chief or Staff said guys, will you please honor the deal we all agreed to yesterday? I said, sure providing the leaks from your office never occur again. We are willing to work with you and let you take some credit but I will move this project, if the games continue. He looked at me and said, Mike you do very well in the game playing so let's just move on? I said fine but I have real interest in that land by the airport. We shook hands and he left.
I went upstairs and was listening to music and relaxing when there was a knock on the door and Ray stuck his head in and said fuck, all new furniture. Then he asked if I wanted to talk here or downstairs, I said let's go downstairs. I opened the refrigerator and tossed him a beer and he tossed it back, saying iced tea would work and I poured two glasses and we went into the game room. I started with well Ray what have you been up to since football? He said, Mike I have been working out and have stayed with one girl. I said wow, where do you workout? He said that he got a part time job and it pays for a gym membership. He said that him and Wanda were good for each other. Then I asked, if he would do me a favor? He said sure, what do you need? I said simply take your shirt off. He shrugged and stripped and fuck he was working out and working out hard. I said damn, what brought that on? He laughed and said, well Michael actually you did. I said, me? Yup, I have been watching you and reading about you and fuck, I'm missing a lot of good times. Mostly, I'm missing our time together. I said, Ray how tall are you and he said about 6' 1. He said I had a smaller growth spurt that you, but at least it finally happened. I thought for a minute and said Ray, I would love to have you back in my life but let's start slow, like the other night and let it be what it becomes. He laughed and said dude, you need a new line. Then we chatted like old time about school and college and he said he was considering enlisting in the Air Force. We chatted for about an hour and he said he would see me tomorrow in school.
It wasn't even mid afternoon and I was exhausted. I found dad and said let's go for a ride, I'm driving and I added dress warm. We were driving on Rt. 51 and he said I get the feeling I should have put on boots and I laughed. We pulled into an adjacent parking lot and walked to the property we both owned on Second Ave. He said Mike, when I set up the trust I never thought it would turn into all this so soon. With all the publicity we are getting you better staff you're Enterprises as the new building might not be big enough. I said dad I am aware and without knowing it I changed the plans and Technologies now rents the entire space. A smaller and more dramatic building is going up over there. He just shook his head and he stopped dead in his tracks when I said I would like to hire a PR guy and split duties between both companies. Then he said Mike so who is this guy? Dad you met him Major Messer, he is flying in Saturday to Latrobe and talking me on the ride then we are interviewing each other. He said Mike, you wear me out let's find some food and I drove to Greentree and we had a massive sandwich and I had real iced tea and dad had 3 beers and we drove home.
Inside the house I asked, dad can I stay home tomorrow from school, I got a big hug and he said, Michael you are better than that. Skip the run and the workout but get to school. I took a big breath and said, dad you are right, good night.
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