Footsteps by Greg M. Sheehan

Author:Greg M. Sheehan [Sheehan, Greg M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: uploadable
Published: 2017-04-28T00:00:00+00:00

Mile 10

Mitch and Rachel jogged behind Tom as he continued down the street. After a quarter mile or so, she said, “Thanks for doing all of this. You didn’t have to.”

“The negotiations weren’t going anywhere anyway. Am I right?”

Rachel put on her game face. However, she realized it was pointless and now the early morning battles with Mitch were fading away. “For the record?”

“Yeah, for the record.”

Rachel gave Mitch a sly smirk as Tom took another right turn down a street. Where he was heading next was anyone’s guess. That didn’t matter anymore. Her father was doing what he wanted to do on what was perhaps was his last day on earth. “You won’t use it against me when negotiations rev up again?” Mitch was quiet for a moment. “What?”

Mitch said, “It’s just…”

“Counselor, we don’t have all day, just sixteen more miles to pound out a deal that is acceptable to everyone, especially to my client.” Mitch ran a little closer to Rachel. “Don’t trip me.”

“Then I’d have to catch you.”

“So?”

Mitch went on. “Yes, the case. Let me recall, did it concern the patentable rights to an app, or was it or a battle over infringements on a spectacular shoot ‘em up video game?”

“Are you losing your mind?”

“Actually, I’m feeling quite well.” They rounded the corner and saw the red wagon out in front. “I was worried for a second. I thought we lost the wagon. Andy has pedal-itis.”

“Pedal-itis?”

“The tendency to drive without regard to the occupants he’s towing in a red wagon.”

Rachel smiled. “I see. You’re losing your bearings. Of course with this family, that’s to be expected.”

“Thank you.”

“The case was indisputable rights to the design of a high-tech tote bag.”

“I seem to recall something about that. Was the tote bag for a laptop or storing fresh vegetables recently acquired from a farmers’ market? That could make a difference in the outcome at trial.”

“I agree. Ten thousand dollars could be spent arguing that very point.”

Mitch nodded. “Better to spend the money on a truck of fresh vegetables. Don’t you agree?”

“Yes, I do.”

“We are making progress.”

Rachel still wanted the answer from an earlier question. “Shall we continue our negotiations from this morning?”

“I’d rather talk about other things.”

“Like what?”

“Well, I’m against excessive video games for children. They should be outside building forts and playing.”

Rachel nodded. “Counselor, you make a fine point.”

“Thank you.”

“How do you feel about names?”

Mitch’s face turned inquisitive. “Names?”

“Names of babies. Does one come up with their own ideas or go the traditional route?”

“I don’t follow.”

D’Angelo cruised by and waved to them. “Please keep to the shoulder.”

“Yes, Officer,” said Mitch.

Rachel continued, “For instance, would you use a relative’s name for the middle name of your child?”

“That depends.”

“On what?”

Mitch went on, “If I liked the relative. If I didn’t, then when I called the kid’s name, I’d think of the relative I didn’t like. That’s quite a burden for a kid to carry around.”

“But the situation could change. For instance, when I first met you, there was no chance I would name my kid Mitch, be it first name, middle or whatever.

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