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Carmen is making breakfast when the rest of us appear.
"I am no longer a waitress, I am now a bar manager, part owner" She prances around the kitchen banging a large pot with a large spoon we all cheer, kisses, hugs.
"Happy for you, we are all" Li smiles, hugs her.
"Now we can 'Muffgeteer' at a regular time" she laughs.
"Reg offered to participate in our stage performances, he brought in a trained person to run lights at the club."
I stated,
"He heard about your photos Sherry and wants to assist and do some photo shoots; and I do believe he has a powerful lust for you."
"Ya I got that impression too." Sherry kissed my forehead.
"So, Poppa Doug, we start tomorrow working full days on the bar?" Carmen asks.
"Today my precious we find you an automobile."
"Li, we'll keep an eye out for one for you too."
"Vehicle or boyfriend?" Everyone laughs.
"Everyone, get ready, we'll leave together."
At the 3rd car lot we find several SUV's, decent deals. Carmen can't decide, while Mary and her are going back and forth, comparing the final 2. I call the salesman aside. He goes to Carmen.
"Take them each for a ride, maybe that'll help you decide." When they return.
"I'm still not sure."
"I have a solution, I bought them both, I got a great deal, Mary, Carmen, follow me to Li's school; Li will pick. Carmen you'll get the other.
Text to Li: can you meet us out front, no emergency, we have a surprise out here for you.
"What's up guys?"
"Take your pick Li, poppa bought them both, because I couldn't decide."
"Really, OMG, that's so easy I like wine, and white will best suit the Greek theme, the color of your bar."
"Of course, she's so right."
"Your keys sweety" Mary holds them to her.
"Oh, thank you" Li hugs her.
"And thank you. I get a short tongue kiss, totally shocking as we are standing in front of the school.
"I want to give you a special thank you tonight" she jumps up and down,
"You made my day" Li sits in the vehicle, looking it over.
"Oh, thank you," then runs back into the school.
Text to Sherry: You fucking around at work? AGAIN? Lol
Reply: no, just some paperwork, no hot chicks today.
Doug: Can you take a couple of hours off?
Reply: sure, what's up?"
Doug: We'll be there in 15, does Ann have lunch?"
Reply: Cheeseburger, coke, and fries, she has no money here, so you're buying.
Doug: done, be there in 15 to 20.
Sherry takes the food in, they both come out.
"Where's the vehicle?"
"This one, get in, my new SUV, I wanted to take you for a ride."
"Nice" Sherry chats as we drive back to the same car lot.
"So, who's taking me back to the shop?"
"You will, if we can find one you like."
"Oh, Fuck Dad for real Mom, is he?"
"Yes, we both say."
Sherry picks out a silver Toyota, sporty style it suits her, and she looks good in it, beaming, with tears; she drives away. I tear up a little too.
Salesman hands me a $100 gift card.
"4 years here, this is my largest commission day ever.
The 3 of us go to Mel's for lunch. He sits with us as we catch up.
Cloe text: Doug, we love you, we made love for 4 hours, we didn't know until this morning what each other's task was. Thank you so much. I have never been treated so good before. We know more about sex and love now more than ever.
Doug reply: You are now ahead of most couples, and on track for a good life. You are between a 3 and 5 out of a scale of 10. If you wish to continue with our guidance, we will show you more. However, you have enough information to decide which level you want to live. Your marriage will likely thrive as you continue to communicate. Don't rush it, enjoy where you are. Talking, Sharing, exploring. Share this text with Tyler, I'm forwarding it to Li.
The rust is off, now polish the trophy. We Love you both!
Doug shares to Li, I pass the phone to Mary to read.
"What's happening with the bar Carmen?" Mel asks.
"Limbo, waiting on contractor quotes, and time commitment of renovations."
"Girl, you lose money sitting, waiting, My God girl, you know your theme, your colors. Is the contractor getting the liquor license; hiring staff, are you hiring a decorator? Wall hangings, outdoor sign, lighting, do you need any glasses, maybe some chairs, tables need repair."
"DAMN it girl, there's so many things you should be doing. Waiting is not on the list, never will be."