Unexpected Robert and Lucas 21
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Previously
Robert was not quite finished. "Sir, I understand how you feel. I just happen to look at it in a different way. Please don`t let what I have said to influence how you deal with your son. He is a wonderful person and Paul will make a great addtion to your family. I have talked to them and know that they would really appreciate being accepted by you for who they are. My apologies if I have offended you but I just had to let you know how I feel about being gay and being married."
Mr. O`Reilly looked at Robert. "You are very grounded young man. We may disagree but you have given me some insight for thought." He turned to his son. "Thank you son and Paul for a very good dinner and an unexpected evening."
The O`Reillys left leaving the guys and the dads in the condo. Jeremy had tears in his eyes, "Son, I am so happy for you, Lucas, Sean and Paul. He looked at Lucas. "I will not be going in to The Accountants tomorrow.; it is a day of rest and clearing out my insides."
He turned to Robert. "Son, I don`t think that I have ever heard a talk like that on being gay and being married as a gay man. You were amazing. Timothy is correct; we have raised one hell of a son." He leaned over and kissed his son and held him tightly.
Present
Lucas arrived very early on Monday morning. He had moved all his important files to Jeremys office. He had a second cup of coffee on his desk in what would be his office for the next month. He had planned to have a meeting with his section heads as soon as everyone was in. The only people who knew what was going to happen today were Jeremys secretary, his assitant in the Forensic Department and David. When his secretary arrived, she came in to the office. "Mr. Stephenson thank you for helping Mr. Marchese-Milner. I believe that you want to have a meeting with the section heads as soon as you can. I`ll send out a memo immediately. What time would like to have the meeting?"
"Thank you. I think nine would be a good time. I am sure that you will include Michel who is now taking my place in the forensic section. I think that he, you and David are the only people who know what is happening. Speculation will start very soon. Does there appear to be any important items this morning?"
"No sir. I`ll let you know inmediately if anything has to be dealt with."
At five minutes to nine, Lucas arrived in the conference room. He talked to a few of the section heads. Michel arrived and Lucas noticed several heads look from Michel to him. When David arrived, Lucas walked to the head of the table and sat down. He motioned David to sit beside him.
He looked around the table at each person. "I see the looks on your faces. I have unsettling news and I hope some good news. To make it clear, I shall be taking the Bosses position in the firm for the next month. The unsettling knews is that the Boss was diagnosed with colon cancer in December. For whatever his reasoning was, he asked me to take his place for his time away. The good news is that the cancer was caught early and the surgeon says that there should be no problems with his recovery. The other good news for me is that David was planning on leaving for an extended time starting in February and then for March and April. He has agreed to stay for the first two weeks to help me. I have asked Michel to take my place in the Forensic Division. He and I shall go back to our regular positions when the Boss returns." Smiling, "Oh by the way, the Boss has his clean out today. When I saw him last night, he was not looking forward to today, pretty grumpy last night." He smiled. "The operation is tomorrow morning. Questions and comment."
There were a few questions and requests to wish the Boss all the best. He smiled to himself when he heard the muted mutterings around The Accountants as the word spread quickly.
As he was about to enter his office, his secretarty said that he had a phone call and the caller would appreciate it if he could phone back as soon as possible.
He sat down and he thought to himself OK I have to do this. He dialed the number that she had given him. "Yes, may I speak to Mr. Taylor please." He was put on hold. "Yes, Mr. Taylor this is Lucas Stephenson from The Accountants. You phoned earlier while I was in a meeting."
He listened and then responded. "Yes, Mr. Marchese-Milner is not in today and he will be recuperating until the end of the month; I am taking his place. I trust that I can help you."
Mr. Taylor paused. "If he left you in charge, he must trust you. One of my department heads showed me some problems in our accounts. Significant problems."
"Mr. Taylor, I am certain that I, we can help you. When Mr. Marchese-Milner comes back, I shall go back to my position as Head of the Forensic Department. The assistant head is acting now as the Head of our Forensic Department. This is exactly the sort of case that we take. I assume that you are using Fornensic+."
"That is how we noticed the problem. The program sent us a warning message. Then we looked at what the warning was. We need your expertise."
"Mr. Taylor, myself and my partner are the ones who created Forensic+. I would suggest that we have a meeting as soon as possible. Please bring everything that you have regarding the situation. I`ll alert my colleague Michel Lajoie who is now the acting Head of the Forensic Department."
"Mr. Stephenson, I cannot thank you enough for phoning me back so quickly. I look forward to meeting you."
"It will be my pleasure. Please phone my secretary and Michel and I shall make it at the time that you suggest."
Lucas looked out of his office, well Jeremy`s office. He chuckled to himself. Sometimes you get lucky and have an interesting case given to you. He had to remember that he was the Boss and he should let Michel handle the case. He might get Robert involved with the case if it seemed to need his insights.
He went in search of David. He found him in his office working on piles papers. David looked up. "Hey Boss."
Lucas laughed. "Don`t be a smart ass with me. Did I do OK job this morning?"
"From the talk that I heard, you impressed a lot of the Heads. I was asked a lot of questions about you being appointed. Many expected me to be the person to take Jeremy`s position but I explained what I was going to do in the next weeks. Most of them just thanked me for helping you and went about their business."
"Good. Just to let you know, I had a very interesting phone call after the metting. A company using Forensic+ received a warning from the Forensic+ program of a problem in their accounts. When they looked it over, it was a significant problem. The owner is coming in at some point today or tomorrow. I have decided to make certtain that Michel takes the lead on the case."
"I see more and more why Jeremy chose you. You do know that that is exactly how Jeremy ran the Forensic Department. Let people shine. Knowing you, you will keep a close watch and only suggest things if it becomes necessary.
"And never in front of staff!"
"I rest my case and I can leave for my vaction."
With a smile. "You do that and Ill fire you." He paused and smiled. "Thanks David. I appreciate any advice that you can give me. I dont think I ever realized how important a Boss was to a company. My decisions could affect a huge number of people."
David looked at him. "Bright, thoughtful and caring. You are going to do a good job this month. Now I have to get down to this damn paper work. I can hardly wait for the time to be over and I can leave with Mark."
"David, you have earned it. Now, I had better get my act togther and hopefully run a company."
"Lucas, I have no doubts that you will succeed."
Lucas went back to his office and phoned Michel. "Michel, you did well this morning. I have a new case that I want to talk to you about. Could you come to my office as soon as you can? It is important."
"Yes Boss."
"That is same name I got from David. I guess I`m going to have to get used to it for the month."
When Michel arrived and they talked over the case and Lucas let him know that Michel would be the person taking the case. He could contact Lucas himself or Robert if necessary.
His secretary came in to this office. "Sir, Mr. Taylor phoned to say that he can make it for four this afternoon. He is putting together the information that you requested."
"Confirm with him and Michel that the time is good and I want him to go directly to the Forensic Department. When he is there with Michel, I`ll join them. So let me know, when he comes in. I would like some tea, coffee and biscuits, if you can arrange it on short notice."
She smiled. "Yes, Sir."
Lucas and David went out to lunch together and then the afternoon passed quickly. His secretary let him know that Mr. Taylor was on his way to the Forensic Department. Lucas took a few minutes to let Michel and Mr. Taylor meet each other. He walked slowly talking to people as he went.
He walked in to Forensics and walked over to Michel`s office. Michel looked up and Mr. Taylor turned as well. Michel looked at him. "Boss, I know that you talked to Mr. Taylor." He turned to Mr. Taylor. "I would like to introduce you to our interim CEO, Lucas Stephenson."
Taylor was in late 40s, early 50s. Lucas first thought that he had seen a little bit of surprise on Taylors face, probably at Lucas` young age. So he decided to go on the offense. "A pleasure to meet you. As I said on the phone, my partner and I created and worked for several years on Forensic+ and presented it in Toronto and St. Louis in the US. We are now getting ready to launch the program in French in Quebec and France. In fact, we were in Paris last week where we were able to bring the French in Quebec and France together. Mr. Marchese-Milner is off for the this month and I have taken over his position. Michel has taken over my position here in the Forensic Department. I am certain that he can help you with your problem."
At that point, his secretary brought in coffee, tea, soft drinks and an assortment of sandwiches along with biscuits. "Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, you have out done yourself. Appreciated." He turned. "Gentlemen, it is late in the day, I know that I would like to have a coffee and the sandwiches would be a nice pick me up. Please help yourselves."
Michel took over. He scanned the documentation that Mr. Taylor had brought. He finally looked at Lucas and then Mr. Taylor. "It appears that you and we do have a major problem." Looking at Lucas, "I am really pleased that the warning system was put in Forensic+ 1.2. This should help us a lot."
Lucas spoke up. "So we are going to take this account. Would you do an estimate of the cost after I leave; Mr. Taylor and you can work this out."
From behind Lucas, in French, "There you are. You arn`t supposed to be here. Did you forget where your office is now?"
There were foot steps behind him and then a hand on his shoulder. Lucas turned his head and smiled at his guy. He replied in French. "It appears that you have lost your way. Your office is on the fourth floor." Lucas turned to Mr. Taylor. In English, "By chance, my partner in crime has searched me out. I would like to intoduce Robert Malenfant, the other person who created Forensic+. Robbie, Mr. Taylor."
Mr. Taylor looked at the two of them. "I am impressed; you speak both French and English fluently. I can`t image doing what you have done at your age. You have created a very fine program and it has certainly helped me." He looked at them. "If I can be blunt, you appear to be more than work partners. I saw the hand on the shoulder, the look, heard the French and the Robbie."
Robert and Lucas looked at Mr. Taylor. Robert decided to answer the question. "That is something that we never hesitate to answer. We have been together for five years. We made it official and were married a year ago last November. Best decision that we have ever made."
"I only ask because my younger brother has a gay son who came out to us last year. His son had withdrawn into himself but since coming out, we have never seen him so happy and outgoing. He is still young but he does bring friends to Thanksgiving and Christmas. I guess we are lucky. Everyone in my family accepts him as he is. I hope that he is as fortunate as you."
"I, we can do even better. My father, Jeremy Marchese-Milner is married to my papa, Timothy Malenfant. As I have said to many people, I had a very close relationship with a girl in my last year of high school. We broke up after the Prom and then I met this guy."
Lucas smiled at Robert. Still in English for Mr. Taylors sake. "I think that we should go home and see how Dad is doing today. Michel, well let you work with Mr. Taylor. If there are problems, just give me a call and we can always bring Robbie down for his insights as well."
They had an invitation for supper at the dads. They knew that Jeremy would not be able to eat. They entered the house. Jeremy came to the front door looking at Lucas. "So I was grumpy yesterday was I? So says my son-in-law who told the heads of departments. I certainly am grumpy after today. I may enjoy surgery more after this bloody day."
He had the guys laughing and then Jeremy started to laugh himself. "I hear that you have had an interesting first day. Forensic+ is such an addition to what we can do now."
Lucas, "Well, it impressed one owner, Mr. Taylor couldn`t say enough about that new feature that gives a warning if the program finds a problem. We certainly added a significant addition there. Oh, and I got called Boss all day. I told David that he was smart ass when he called me Boss. He is going to be missed when he goes on his travels. It feels so strange that I used to call him Uncle David and now he calls me Boss even if he is just kidding."
"He knows why I asked you to take my position. He has a lot of respect for what you have done at The Accountants." Jeremy gave Lucas a hug.
They ate and Jeremy drank the clean out fluids and some of the other drinks that he was permitted to have. They had a great supper but as they left, Robert and Lucas realized what was really going to happen the next day. They hadn`t been drinking but they sobered up when they realized what the next day held in store for them, Timothy and Jeremy.
They did a little bit of work at home. Robert came up behind Lucas and put his arms around him. "I watched Papa look at Dad this evening; they are still in love after all the years together. I can`t imagine not having you in my life."
Robert pulled Lucas shirt up and took it off him. Robert let his fingers go down Lucas chest and lightly rubbed his nipples and pulled the hair on his chest. He could feel that Lucas stomach was as firm and tight as it was when he was playing hockey at university. Lucas turned his head and looked at him and they kissed. It went quickly from light touches to the lips to an almost invasion of each others mouths. Lucas turned and faced Robert. Each man put his hand down to feel the hard object below their belts.
Robert looked at Lucas. "I guess we need to do something about that. Doesn`t take us long to know what is going to happen. They turned off the lights and put their arms around each other and walked to their bedroom. They quickly took each others clothes off and at the same time, put their hands down and stroked each other. Both had their eyes shut as they felt their feelings grow more and more intense.
Robert opened his eyes and kissed Lucas. "Lucas, lover, take me. Dad is pretending that everything is OK. You know it is the first time in my life that I seen my dad in pain and worried. I just want you loving me tonight; I need the feel of you in me."
"Oh Robbie, you know how much you mean to me. Yes I want you." He reached out and kissed him again. He let Robert lie in the bed on his back. Lucas smiled. "Yes I want to see you and be able to kiss you. You set the mood. You can top from the bottom as much as you want."
Many minutes later. Robert looked at him. "I need you faster and harder. I am almost there. I want you to come with me." Lucas did as he was asked and he could see Robert stroking himself hard and fast. Robert cried out as Lucas saw the first arc of cum land on Roberts chest. Robert clenched his ass and Lucas called out Roberts name as he rammed into him and a held as he started his climax. It seemed to them as if it went on forever. There were tears in Robert`s eyes.
Lucas looked down at him. "Oh baby, did I hurt you?"
Robert smiled while the tears were streaming down his face. He pulled Lucas to him. "Lover, these are tears of joy."
They lay touching each other telling each other how much they felt for the other. Finally, they fell asleep.
Lucas had found almost a rhythm to his day. He would start by talking to his secretary and then he would take the inevitable calls for new clianets, for help for problems with their accouncting or with problems that needed the Forensic Department. Today he thought about Jeremy alone waiting and then in the operating threatre. If he knew the dads, Timothy would be with him until he was told that it was time to leave. He could picture in his mind Timothy leaning over, smiling and giving his guy a kiss. An errant thought was he would make certain that he and his guy would be the same.
After taking some calls to the firm, he did his usual walk around the firm just saying hello and commenting on things that they were doing. He had to admit that he was thinking of Jeremy when he stopped by Davids office. David looked up. He searched Lucas face. "I can tell that you are thinking of Jeremy. You just have that look. All of us are doing the same thing. I take it you had good dinner at their place last night?"
"Somehow it was special. Jeremy was in a good mood and we laughed at lot. I was just picturing in my mind when Timothy had to leave him this morning that he would lean over and kiss him saying encouraging things. I`ll make certain that Robbie and I have the same relationship when we are their age. I still think back to the young man that I was when Robbie made me tell him that I was gay. I still remember our first kiss at the chalet at Thanksgiving. I want you to know that I see the same connection between you and Mark. "
"I guess we take a lot for granted until we hit a reality that has to be dealt with. That is one of the reasons that I want to travel with Mark while we are still relatively young. Oh, Ill come back to The Accoutants but I know that I am going to look at my life carefully." David paused and smiled. "Well, arent we in a thoughtful mood today!"
"I am on my daily walk about so I better let you get down to work. By the way, I have had more requests for help today and we have landed a couple of new accounts."
He got the call that he was waiting for just before lunch. Jeremy was out of surgery and Timothy had talked to him and the surgeon. They were certain that they took out all the malignant cells. There would be some radiation treatment but it would not be too extensive. He called Robbie and they went to lunch together to celebrate. Robbie was going to see Jeremy later in the afternoon and Lucas would go around supper time.
The days seemed meld in to each other. He was in his second week at the firm as the Boss. On the Tuesday, he walked in to one of the deparments when a young man came up to him. They talked for a minute. The young man seemed to have something on his mind. He finally looked at Lucas and asked if he could talk to him about something. "My name is Brian Simpson and I work here as an accountant." He named the area. Lucas suggested that he see him at three that afternoon in his office. Lucas was curious about what the young man wanted to talk about. Howver, he pushed it aside thinking that he would find out after three that afternoon.
Just a couple of minutes before three, Brian talked to his secretary who said something to him and he turned and walked in to Lucas` office. Lucas looked at him. "Mr. Simpson, I hear that you are an up and coming young accoutant. The head of your department speaks highly of you. What can I do for you?"
"Sir, I am not here for myself. I have become a good friend with David Wetherall here at the The Accountants. It is him and his problem that I want to talk about. He doesn`t know that I have come to you. I am married to a wonderful women who is about to have our first child. David is gay and because he is gay, he is being harassed by someone at The Accoutants."
Lucas held up his hand. "Any harassment is not acceptable. What is happening to him and who is doing the harassing? You know that I am happily married to Robert Malenfant whose father is Jeremy Marchese-Milner. I take any incident of harassment as totally unacceptable no matter what the reason is."
They talked about it and Brian outlined some of the things that he had seen or things that David Wetherall had mentioned to him. The interview lasted about 20 minutes. Lucas thanked Brian and he immediately began to write down much of what had been said. It appeared that Daryl, the guy who had tried harassing Lucas and Robert about their kiss in the hall back 4 years ago, had not stopped his nonsense. He had just chosen someone else. He decided that he had to act on the situation. He smiled to himself as he remembered the kiss that Robert had given him in front of the entire forensic section. (Unexpected Robert 28).
He wanted to go home early and see how Jeremy had done during the day. They told Timothy that they would bring some take out food with them. Before he left, he asked his secretary to contact David Wetherall and ask him to come to Lucas` office at 11:45 the next day.
Jeremy was in fine shape; still a bit sore but over the worst of the surgery. Lucas was grilled by Jeremy about what was happening at The Accountants. Lucas knew what Jeremy would want to know exactly what Lucas would want to know. They talked for almost 20 minutes. The one thing that he did not mention was the appointment with David Wetherall. He had planned on how he would deal personally with that situation.
Jeremy looked at Lucas. "You are doing a great job. I talked to David today and I have no problem with him leaving this Friday. He says that the office is working well under your direction." He smiled at Lucas. "Maybe I should retire. It appears that you have taken over my job." Lucas just shook his head no and laughed at Jeremy saying no way.
The next morning went by quickly. He had had several calls from companies wanting The Accountants services. In fact, he had an appointment at 2:30 that afternoon.
At exactly 11:40, a handsome, well built young man came in and spoke to his secretary. Lucas stood up, went to his door and spoke to the young man. "You must be David Wetherall. Please come in for a couple of minutes."
"Sir, I cannot imagine why you have called me to your office. I have been a bit upset about it today."
Lucas smiled. "We all get upset when the Boss calls someone in. Believe me I have had my moments. However, I am going to do something that I have not done before. We are going to lunch right now. My treat."
Lucas could almost see Davids body relax. "Ill explain over lunch why I have asked you to see me today and believe me it is not a problem about you. Enough said. Im hungry. Lets go."
They talked about David`s job and how he enjoyed his work at The Accountants. They sat in a very nice little bistro that Robbie and he used sometimes. They ordered.
"David, I am not certain how to approach this issue. I have discovered that you are being harassed at work. I, we are proud of our work force and no one should be bothered at work. It has come to my attention that you are being harassed because you are gay. The employee who is harassing you attempted to harass myself and my husband Robert Malenfant several years ago. No one should be in that position in our firm."
"Sir, I had no idea that you were married to a man. I dont go to staff parties because it is just too much trouble and I dont enjoy it because there are always repercussions later. I love my job here but there are days when I just hate the day."
"Ill be blunt. The person who harassed Robert and I is Daryl Jenson and I am told that he has been harassing you for quite a while." He could see how upset David was getting. "Robert and I were lucky. Four years ago, we went for lunch because Robert was a bit upset by the way his father was going to hightlight him for the job he had done on our website. We talked and he calmed down. When we came back to the office, we were alone and Robert leaned over and gave me a quick kiss as his thanks for calming him down. By chance, Daryl caught the quick kiss. Robert didnt find out until he came down to the forensic section where I had lost it. I told Daryl to shut the fuck up. Daryl kept on and on about the kiss. Finally, Robert looked at Daryl and said "That was just a peck. I`ll show you a kiss." He kissed me for a long time, lip to lip and tongue to tongue. We outed ourselves to the department who were clapping what we did."
David had a smile on his face but he still looked worried. "I am going to call him to my office tomorrow. I would like you to make a list of all the things that he has done to upset you. Please be detailed. You are wondering how I know what has happened to you. You may know that I have taken over the Bosses job for the month. I met a friend of yours who finally asked if he could talk to me. He was very blunt. You have a good friend there. I shall make it very clear to Daryl that you did not come to me and I heard about it as I did my walk about a day ago."
"Sir, thank you so much. I am still worried about how he will react. I`ll come to you if he does anything inappropriate after his meeting with you."
They walked back to the office and as they were entering the building, Lucas looked at David. "You go ahead in and Ill wait here a few minutes. When Lucas went in, he went to Davids office and talked over what he had done. David shook his head. "Why are there still idiots like this after so many years of gay marriage and our acceptance in the community. Gay men run The Accoutants from Jeremy, me, and you. I just don`t get it."
Lucas had decided that this was not an issue that he was going to talk over with Jeremy. It had come on his time running the firm and he would deal with it. He asked his secretary to make an appointment for Daryl to see Lucas at 10 the next morning. He was surprised that three envelope were put on his secretary`s desk late in the afternoon. She gave them to him. They were from David Wetherall, his friend Brian and another friend, Sean. Lucas put them in his briefcase to read and sort out at home with Robbie.
Robert and he had a quick supper and they talked over the information in the envelopes. "Lucas, I am so proud of what you are doing at The Accountants. I agree that you are in charge and you can make a difference for some people in your firm. I would suggest that you talk to the Head of Daryl`s department and find out what he or she thinks about him. Daryl is a loose canon when it comes to someone being gay. The Head might be pleased to have you handle this situation."
"I knew that I should talk this out with you. Thanks for the suggestions."
Robbie looked at him. "Lets go and see Dad. I know that we wont talk about this issue."
Jeremy was tender but he was anxious to get home and relax. It appeared that he would be released from the hospital the next day. They had a great time talking to him.
The next morning he asked the Head of Daryls section to see him at nine. When Lucas explained what was happening, the Head shrugged his shoulders and said that he wondered when this would go higher. He did not want to be at the meeting. He did say that he had heard some rumours of Daryls actions but nothing specific.
Clearly the Head did not want to deal with Daryl on this issue. He did say that Daryl`s work for the firm was good and well done.
When he was waiting for Daryl to come to his office, he decided that he would tell him the positive review his Head had given him but then he would go immediately to the other problem.
Daryl turned up five minutes late. He spoke to his secretary who looked at her watch. Daryl didn`t seem to care if he were late.
He walked in to Lucas office. He looked around. "Well Lucas, you have gone ahead in the company." He stood in front of Lucas` desk.
Lucas looked at him. "Please take a seat." Then quietly but with emphasis, "For this interview, my name is Mr. Stephenson, Sir or Boss."
Daryl looked at him with surprise. "OK, yes Sir."
"Daryl this meeting has one major problem that we are going to discuss in depth. But first, I do want to say that your Head tells me that you make a good contribution to The Accountants. If I remember, your Head said that you did good work and it was well done. Unfortunately, that his not the problem that I want to deal with."
Lucas looked him straight in the eyes. "As you may know that since I have taken this office, I do a walk around mid morning to greet and talk to staff. I met a staff member recently one morning who told me that you were harassing one of his friends. He was quite explicit as to how you were harassing his friend. I took the friend out for lunch yesterday and he relectantly told me what you have systematically been doing to him over a number of months." He rasied his voice. "This is going to stop as of now."
"Lucas ...."
Fairly loudly, "My name ... Mr. Stephenson, Sir or Boss."
With a steely look and sigh, "Sir, It was just a few practical jokes."
Loudly, "It was hell of lot more than few practical jokes. I can give you a list of all the things that you have done over the last months. By the way, I had a list from his friend, from Mr. Wetherall and another list came in from another member of the The Accountants staff. You will stop this nonsense both here at The Accountants and outside the office."
"You can`t control what happens outside The Accountants."
Very loudly, "Just try me!" His eyes blazed at Daryl but quietly. "Now I would suggest that you go back to your section and do what I pay you to do, not to harass a fellow employee at this firm because of his orientation." He stared at Daryl. "Go!"
Lucas first reaction was to ask himself if he had done the right thing. At his point, he didnt care. That morning, there was no walk about until 11:15. His first stop was David. David looked up at him and smiled. "Boss, you have made your mark on the firm. No one has attempted to get that bastard until you have taken control of him. Thank you. I am so glad that I was here to see how you handled that idiot."
The word was spreading. He deliberately did not walk through Daryls section. He did however go throught both Brian and David Wetheralls area. The word had spread. He received a lot of thumbs up. He found David Wetherall`s section head. She looked up at him. "Mr. Stephenson, thank you so much. You are the first person to challenge that guy. I heard rumours but everyone was afraid to talk. I have spoken to David and he assures me that if Daryl does or says anything to him, he will come to me or you immediately."
The day finally ended. He saw several employees look at him with a thank you. If he knew Jeremy and his contacts, he would know by now exactly what Lucas had done. He looked at his emails and sure enough there was an invitation for supper from Jeremy and Timothy. Lucas figured that he might as well see it through. He went down to find Robert.
Robert looked at him. "We have an invittation for dinner at the dads. We were just there. I hope that there has not been a problem."
Lucas smiled and shrugged his shoulders. "We`ll soon find out."
They arrived for dinner. Timothy greeted them at the door. He hugged Robert and then he put his arms around Lucas. He whispered in his ear. "Well done. I am so proud of you." Robert heard part of what Tinothy said and Robert looked at Lucas with question in his look. Lucas smiled at him but said nothing.
They went in to the living room. Jeremy was sitting in a comfortable chair, sipping a scotch. Robert went over and gave him a hug. "Everything OK? We were surprised at the invitation. We were just here and it is a week day evening."
Jeremy looked at the two of them with a smile and with look of pride at each of them. "This is a little celebration." He looked at Robert. "I have been thinking back over all the things that you have accomplished in the last year, years really. Now we have Lucas running the firm. I want to salute both of you. We have some very good wine, scotch, bourbon almost anything you want." They each made their choice. Robert was still wondering what was going on.
"To both of you. Robert, you have done an exceptional job with your firm. Lucas, you have gone beyond my expectaions. You did an amazing job this morning. I should have done that a long time ago. You have my support 100 percent. You have done a great job runing the firm."
Robert was looking back and forth between his dad and Lucas. "What, what have I missed?"
"He hasnt told you! He took that idiot Daryl on today. From what I heard, he didnt leave his door open by accident. Thank you for taking him on. I understand the encounter spread quickly."
Robert looked at Lucas with love. "Lucas, thanks. We finally get our say. I still laugh sometimes when I remember you losing your cool and then my kiss to you. Even if I do say so myself, it was a great kiss."
They all laughed remembering that day. It was good to see Jeremy so happy. Robert gave Lucas a really great smile of pride. There was another look as well. Lucas figured that it might be interesting when they were home. He was right. HOT! HOT! HOT!
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If you liked this story, you might want to read the others that I have published on Nifty. In particular, my first story, Unexpected Change which had many positive comments and as has one of my other favourites, What a Difference a Year Makes. I have recently reread Introspection and it is worth a read. Michael Burtchell's story is in Discoveries; its ending is a little weak but getting there is fun.
Unexpected Change, Nifty, College, April 16, 2011 Friendship, Nifty, Adult Friends, May 20, 2011 Surprising Last Year at University, Nifty, College, June 9, 2011 Murder Changed My Life, Nifty, Beginnings, July 8, 2011 What is Love?, Nifty, Beginnings, August 31, 2011 Getting My Act Together, Nifty, Adult-Friends, November 10, 2011 Surprised, Nifty, Adult-Friends, January 14, 2012 Surprised Eric and Dave, Beginnings, February 10, 2012 Surprised Graham and Robert, Nifty, Adult-Friends, March 22, 2012 What a Difference a Year Makes, Nifty, Adult-Friends, September 13, 2012 Discoveries, Nifty, Beginnings, November 1, 2012 Introspection, Nifty, Relationships, August 1, 2013 Bad Boy Series, Nifty, Beginning, January 2, 2014 Unexpected, Nifty, Adult Friends, April 2, 2020