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Life after the Lottery, CH. 64
A few things come together
Tuesday morning Dawn and I were up at 4:00 getting ready to go to the airport. When we got out of the shower about 4:30, Samantha came into the bedroom ready to leave for the morning surgery with Dr. John.
"Be careful," she said as she kissed Dawn, then left.
After some coffee, Dawn and I headed to the airport.
"I can't wait to meet Diane," Dawn said as I drove.
"I hope she gives President Wells a hard time."
"I think Linda has put her up to it."
We pulled into the airport and sat in morning traffic.
"Let me park, and I will go in with you," I said.
"Don't do that, just drop me off at the terminal."
We finally got to the terminal, and Dawn jumped out and grabbed her bag.
"I'll let you know when we will get back on Friday. Bye."
Dawn headed into the terminal, and I headed back home.
*****
When I walked back into the house about 8:00, Amy was in the kitchen eating breakfast. I grabbed another cup of coffee and sat with her.
"Did sis get up on time?"
"Yes, she was heading out at 4:30 while we were getting dressed," I told her.
"She was up late reading up on anatomy."
"I think she wants to go to that lab this summer."
"She does. She is studying so Dawn will let her go," Amy said.
"Is your class going to be catching up in the cadaver lab?"
"Yes, we are meeting some afternoons this week."
"Good. I think Dawn took care of the problem."
"James, did you say anything to Sam about going to medical school since we talked?"
"No."
"I saw her studying the MCAT book this weekend."
"She needs to take that for the PA program."
"I'm sure she will ace that too," Amy said.
"You said Samantha didn't ask us about med school because she doesn't want us spending the money. If she could pay her own way, do you think she would go?"
"Probably, but she can't do that."
"If something came up where she could, would you help her figure that out?" I asked.
"Of course, but I don't see how. She won't let you give her money."
"Just keep an open mind, please. Do you know when she is taking the MCAT?"
"Wednesday. James, how could she pay for school herself?"
"Oh, I think there is something she doesn't realize that may present itself to her."
"What?"
"You will see soon."
"Okay, I guess. I need to head to school," Amy said.
Amy kissed me and left for school a few minutes later.
*****
I had been on the phone for a while talking to our attorney about the incorporation documents for the limo company. He told me to come and pick them up tomorrow morning. After I finished with him, I called Mr. Dain at the bank.
"Hey, Dr. Smith."
"Hi, Ian. I am picking up the incorporation papers for the limo company in the morning. What do you need?"
"I need a copy of the Articles of Incorporation. Are you ready to start?"
"Yes. Lori and I visited the limo manufacturers and have decided on one in St. Loius. We will be notifying them soon, so I need to finish all the bank paperwork."
"No problem. Everything is already set up, I just need those final papers. How much are the cars going to be?"
"2.2 Million. I'll drop them by as soon as I can. I have told Lori if she needs business help to get with you. I'm sure you can help, or hook her up with someone that can. This is her show."
"Sure, no problem. How is the new store coming?"
"It's moving fast. We are going to add an upscale men's store also."
"That will be nice. I will have an excuse to buy myself some nice clothes since the wife will be spending money for hers!"
"We are shooting to have the men's store open March 1st."
"Linda mentioned a fashion show, can the wife and I get an invite?"
"Sure, consider yourselves invited. It is two nights the week of Valentine's Day."
"I'll be looking forward to it!"
"I am picking up the paperwork from the lawyer in the morning, I'll run them by after I pick them up."
"What time?"
"Around 8:00."
"That sounds good. I'll see you then."
"Bye."
I walked to the mailbox about 1:00, but what I was looking for wasn't there yet.
I had gotten a text from Amy telling me she was eating at school and would be home about 5:30. Samantha came in about 3:30.
"How, did the surgery go?"
"It was great! John and Keith were rebuilding a lady's jaw that had been in a car wreck."
"Did you get to help?"
"Some. John was busting his residents' balls because they weren't interested. He made one step out, and he had me help him."
"I bet that went over well."
"John was mad."
"You learn all you can. He will need some good help."
"I have got to convince Dawn to let me go to that lab in the summer."
"If I remember right, it starts right after school is out."
"I'll be ready!"
"Amy said you were studying for the MCAT. When are you taking it?"
"Next Wednesday."
"How are you doing on the practice tests?"
"No problem."
"Good. You know you can wait and take it later."
"I know. I thought I would take it now, and if I need to, I can take it again in a year."
"Amy sent me a text and said she would be home about 5:30."
"Okay. We are making you a nice dinner tonight," Samantha said.
"Linda and Rachel are staying Wednesday night."
"Great!"
I worked on my computer until Amy came home. She and Samantha went to work in the kitchen while I sat in the den working. I finished looking over the percentages of ownership Lori had sent me. I was plugging in the percentages and dollar amounts into a spreadsheet for stock shares.
"What are you two cooking?" I asked, walking into the kitchen.
"Steaks...go away," Samantha said.
I grabbed a beer and went back to the den while they cooked. I read until they came and got me at 7:00.
"Time to eat," Amy said.
I went to the table with them and saw that they had made a nice looking steak dinner.
"This looks good," I said.
We ate and talked for about an hour. The two of them were enjoying being alone with me.
After we finished, they insisted on cleaning without my help. The two of them came to the den about 8:30 and sat with me.
"That was a nice dinner," I said.
"Thank you. Do you want some wine?" Samantha asked.
"I'm good."
Each of them leaned into a shoulder.
"What are you reading?" Amy asked.