All characters engaging in sexual activity are 18 years of age or older.
Any spelling or grammar mistakes are my own.
There is some Spanish dialogue in this story. Don't worry folks, I put the English translation next to it.
Jackson watched Tara sign the divorce papers on his computer monitor in his office.
"I hope that wherever he is, God lets him know that I'm sorry and that I love him more than my own life. I'll never forgive myself for what I did." he heard her say.
His partner Joseph had pulled a chair next to him and was watching as well.
"Do you even think they remember that we run their security systems?" he asked Jackson.
"I doubt it. They're too busy with the lawsuit my attorney hit them with this morning." Jackson replied.
"Do you really think you'll get anywhere with that lawsuit Jackson?"
"Yes. Everyone there knew that he was a skirt chasing asshole. They all knew she was cheating. We think they'll settle rather than have it go public."
"How much are you asking for?" Joseph asked.
"One million dollars after taxes plus attorney's fees."
"That's all? That's chump change considering how much you're worth as co-owner of this company and all your stocks." Joseph replied surprised.
"The money isn't for me; I'm going to give it to our employees as a Christmas Bonus later this year."
Joseph laughed and patted Jackson on the shoulder. "You truly are an incredible man and boss. I'm proud to call you my best friend."
"Thanks" Jackson replied sitting back in his chair. He spun and looked at Joseph.
"I heard that Bryan ended up in the hospital. I wonder how that happened?"
"I don't know." Joseph said smiling. "A guy like that sure makes a lot of enemies though."
Joseph stood and started walking towards Jackson's office door. He turned back towards Jackson and leaned against the frame.
"By the way, Blackwater Defense Security gets free service for the next ten years. I came to an agreement with them a few weeks ago."
Jackson looked at Joseph. "Really. You came to an agreement with Blackwater Defense Security?"
"You remember Petty Officer Smith? Well, he works for them now. I flew out to have lunch with him and catch up. He asked why you didn't join us, and I explained about your situation, and he was sympathetic to your plight. He mentioned his new employer was looking for a new network security business. One thing led to another, and we came to an agreement."
"I thought you never wanted to work with companies like them because they tend to not exactly follow all aspects of the law?" Jackson said standing up and walking towards Joseph.
"The bonds of brotherhood aren't severed when you leave the service. Day or night. Rich or poor. Tomorrow or twenty years from now. You fuck with one, you fuck with all." he responded to Jackson.
"Tell Petty Officer Smith, thank you for me. I understand that piece of shit won't be the same for this rest of his life." Jackson said stopping in front of him.
Joseph smiled at Jackson and replied, "Like banana hands knew how to put an IV in and where to cut."
They smiled at each other and hugged.
"Thank you brother." Jackson said.
They separated. Joseph looked at Jackson.
"You're really gonna give everyone twenty thousand dollars as a Christmas bonus?"
"Of course. We're a twenty-four-seven, three-sixty-five company. They work their ass off, and we wouldn't be where we are without them."
"Glad somebody does. Lord knows I'm not getting my ass outta bed before noon on most days." Joseph replied with a chuckle.
"A sunrise is a beautiful thing. You should see one sometime." Jackson replied with a chuckle.
They laughed again as Joseph walked out of Jackson's office and down the hall into his own. Jackson made his rounds talking to all the employees and asking about their weekends. He really did take an interest in the well-being of their employees. Jackson got back to his office forty-five minutes later and found Patricia sitting in his office waiting for him.
"Really Jackson, an entire mini fridge of Crème Soda." she said smiling at him.
"What are you doing here Patricia?" he asked as he walked over and sat down at his desk.
"Can I ask you some things?"
"You can ask, doesn't mean I'll answer them."
Patricia looked at him with a small smile.
"You changed all the locks on the doors when you kicked Tara out, but you put a spare key in the same spot as the old one. That's how Bill and I got inside. Did you do that on purpose?"
"Yes I did. I figured it would've been Margret to find it though." he answered.
Jackson saw Patricia take a breath. "Are you still going to be friends with Bill and I?"
"I'm certainly going to try Patricia. I won't lie and say that our relationship is going to be the same though. You don't divorce someone without things becoming complicated and changing." he answered honestly.
"I understand Jackson." Patricia said with sadness in her voice that he could hear.
"I always liked you and Bill. I don't hold Tara's actions against you or him." he quickly replied hoping it would reassure her a bit.
"I know my sister made the worst possible mistake she could in a marriage but...." Is all she got out before Jackson interrupted.
"She cheated on me Patricia. She had an on-going sexual affair with someone other than me. I know she didn't fuck him, but oral sex is still sex."
"I understand and I agree with you Jackson. Lord knows if Bill ever that did, I'd cut his god damn balls off."
That made Jackson chuckle. He doesn't hear Patricia cuss very often. His chuckle made her chuckle.
