A Merry Marry Christmas by Trey Martini

Author:Trey Martini [Martini, Trey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-22T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

Walker, Lyon Law Offices

Tuesday morning dawned dreary and The City remains covered in fog as the day begins. Claire's mood matches the weather as she passes the conference room on the way to her office. She notices that Bernie, Alan, Chen, Jacques and Jeanne are in the conference room and smiles briefly at the group.

Jacques stares at Claire and speaks, "Ah, that's your Ice Queen. I remember meeting her. I'd like to thaw a piece of that."

Jeanne growls appreciatively.

Alan adds, "So you understand our situation better now."

Jacques nods and Jeanne joins in. "Yes, a man would have to be crazy or gay to resist her. Can’t say what the judge is exactly but, if she’s done with him, Jacques and I have a warm place for him to hang out."

Bernie doesn't miss a beat. "Did you say the judge was hung?"

Jacques laughs out loud. "Hung would be an understatement." He stops as though he has just had a revelation. "Maybe that's her problem. She's so uptight that she can't loosen up enough to really enjoy him. One thing is sure, she’d be rough on a sensitive man. Especially on a man with low self esteem."

Alan pushes for a conclusion, "So what's your final decision–straight or gay?

Jacques gets down to business. "Well, first you owe $7,000 more."

"$7,000! 7 times in 2 hours?" Bernie is surprised.

Jeanne explains. "Actually, I was disappointed. I was only able to score twice. Magic Jacques was able to wipe out our Visa bill and get us home to Paris for a vacation."

Bernie licks his lips before speaking. "That means you…"

Jacques takes over. "Yes, 5 times. It’s all in our report. Hope you like the DVD."

Bernie wants more. "I’m intrigued. 5 times, so you scored with everyone in the house?"

"Not everyone. We had a holdout. But it's about much more than just numbers. We explain why in our notes…"

Alan turns to Bernie. "Bernie, do we care about the 'why'?"

"Personally, I don't give a shit about the 'why'."

Jacques is disappointed. "Then you won’t be looking at the videos. That would be a waste. We were up all night watching them ourselves."

Bernie corrects him. "Oh, we’re interested in the movies. Why read the book when we can see the real thing?”

Alan directs. "We have the suite with a wide-screen T.V. I’ll call ahead and have them send up some popcorn."

Chen shakes his head at the behavior of the distinguished members of the California Bar. "Mr. Lyon, are you sure you want to be a part of this?"

Bernie dismisses the question, "I may be over 50, but I’m not dead. Let’s go. Chen, you coming?"

Chen tries to hide his disgust. "I’ll pass. Lots to do here. OK if I send Cruz with you?"

Bernie agrees. "Sure. But something’s come up. Claire said Tony’s taking a trip to New York this weekend. We’ll need to send someone from IT there too. Alan is going. But you or Cruz should go along. Thursday red-eye–back Sunday afternoon. Jacques. You in? Might need some help with Tony.

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