All characters are at least 18 years of age.
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When I walked into Joe Cooper's the next day after work, I was a bit surprised!
Joe was a woman; she explained to me that it was short for Josephine Ann Cooper. When I sat down in the nice padded chair in front of her desk I debated excusing myself and running the other direction!
Not only was Josephine a woman, but an extremely good looking brunette. She also looked a bit young to have such a successful business. If I'd had to guess, she was in her early thirties, and looked well refined and intelligent.
"So Mr. Payne, how can I help you today?" She asked.
"Please, call me Max."
"Okay Max, I understand from my secretary you want to inquire about having a web site built."
"Uh yes...I've been contemplating having a web site where I can make some money." I told her.
"Certainly, we can design and build an e-commerce web site in a few days. What kind of product will you be selling?"
There was the big question... and I danced around the question a little bit, and asked her a question in return.
"Are your clients kept confidential?"
"Absolutely, if you become a client we keep the strictest privacy, and our web servers are as secure as we can make them."
I looked at her for a few seconds trying to decide if I should just blurt it out.
"So again Max, what kind of web site did you have in mind?"
"Adult in nature." I told her.
"I understand... are you selling marital aides?"
"I was thinking more of porn." I told her and waited for a reaction.
"Interesting, we haven't done that before. Are we talking movies or still pictures?"
"Movies."
Joe maintained her professional cool. I had to hand it to her; she was taking notes and didn't show one iota of loathing.
She looked up at me, "Sex is the number one item used to sell almost everything in the world. Do you have a name in mind for this new endeavor?"
"Max Porn." I told her.
Joe smiled, "Cute, I like the play on words!"
"Thanks."
She sat back and chewed on her pencil eraser, "What we can do is design the site with a payment method etc. Host the service and you'll get a check every month. Is there anything else you need?"
"Do you have anyone who is good at editing video?"
"Actually I studied film making in college. I have the software and can do that for you...of course that will cost extra."
"Great, is there any way to make this site accessible to say another country?" I asked, hoping there was.
"The internet is worldwide. If that's what you're asking."
"No, what I mean is there a way to stop people in this country from seeing it?"
"Why would you want to limit your market?"
"The films are depictions of taboo... you know incest."
Joe's right eyebrow rose and she looked at me, "I see."
I went on to explain, "My actor's would rather not have anyone they know... stumble onto their films."
"Yes, I can see where that might be rather embarrassing. Mmmmm...We could make the site only accept credit cards issued from the U.K. that way even if someone has a non-U.S. email, the site won't let them in unless they have a card issued from that local country."
"Another thing Max," She said, "I can't have anyone under 18, that's against the law. Are your participants of age?" Joe asked.
"Yes, there is a clip of an I.D. on one interview, the other's I can vouch for."
"That's fine, but will you email me a copy of the photo I.D.'s from everyone on film."
The deal sounded pretty good to me, "So what will all this cost me?" I asked her.
She added up some things on her scratch paper and then passed it over to me, "This will do it, but the cost may vary depending on how much time I spend editing."
I looked at the amount and it wasn't as much as I thought...but pretty close to it!
"Well Max, do we have a deal?" She asked.
"Okay."
"Great! I'll have my secretary draw up a contract, and you can sign it and we'll get started. Did you bring the film clips you need edited?"
I pulled a pile of memory cards from my pocket, "Here are the clips but I have to warn you they are pretty graphic."
I had to give her credit she was as cool as a cucumber, "I went to college Max, I doubt you have anything I haven't seen before."
"Okay, don't say I didn't warn you."
She raised the eyebrow again but took the memory chips, "If you wait in the lobby I'll have the contract for you to sign in fifteen or twenty minutes." She told me and stood up.
I stood and she shook my hand, "Welcome aboard Max!"
"Thank you." I told her and left her office to wait for the contract.
I kept hoping that I hadn't made a mistake by trusting her. I filled out the contact information they wanted and wrote a big check to cover the first month plus an editing estimate. I left hoping it worked out the way she said it would!
When I got back to the apartment I put my suit on and headed down for a swim to relax. I saw Jan and Kacey when I walked into the pool area, and I hoped it wouldn't blow up in my face. Fortunately they seemed to be in a good mood laughing and talking when they noticed me.
Kacey jumped up and ran over to give me a hug, "Hi Max!" She said, "Guess what?"
"What?"
"I got a job...mom did too!"
"Hey that's great! When do you start?"
We walked over to where Jan was sitting, "It's not much but McDonalds down on Waverly said I could start tomorrow." Kacey went on.
"Hi" Jan said, "I guess you heard the good news?"
"Yeah, so you got the job?"
"Yes they loved me!" Jan grinned.
"What's not to love?"
Kacey started grabbing her things, "Hey mom Amy is on her way over," she said looking at her phone, "Where going to go meet some friends."
"Okay, what time will you be home?" Jan asked her.
"I don't know, but not too late I have to work tomorrow!" Kacey said proudly.
"Bye Max," Kacey said giving me a quick hug.
Then she ran off at a trot for their apartment.
"So what's this job?" I asked Jan taking the seat Kacey had been using.
"Just office work but it pays pretty well. Not as much as the last job but it's a start."
"That's great I'm glad you got it!"
"I won't have to pay my rent on my back anymore." Jan whispered, and then started laughing at the look on my face.
"I said you didn't have to do that!"
"I know...I'm just teasing you!" Jan laughed even harder, "Besides I told you it was fun!"
"Jesus, does Kacey know about us?"
Jan looked more serious, "No, and if she finds out she'll probably go ballistic!"
"I hope not!" I whistled.
"I think that girl is falling in love with you Max."
I took a beer out of Jan's always present cooler, and sat back.
"So what can I do about it?" I asked her.
"Well for one thing, you could stop having sex with her."
That made me do a double take and I figured she was right. The problem was I enjoyed it more than just a wild fling and a movie. I think it was right at that moment... I realized I had some emotional attachment to Kacey that went a bit further than just sex or being her uncle.
I pushed those feelings away and told Jan, "The last couple of times were her idea."
Jan looked at me, "I don't doubt it Max. If I was her age and you were my uncle, I probably would have done the same thing."
My sister continued to surprise me almost every day. There was much more to her than I'd ever realized!
"I thought I was the only Horn Dog in the family."
"That's what you get for thinking big brother!" Jan told me and let out a chuckle, "There's a lot of skeleton's in my old closet."
"Like what?"
"I'll never tell...well maybe someday...but not today!"
We sat there sipping our beers for a while. Then Jan brought up the subject of the movie again.
"So have you thought about it yet?"
"What?"
"Putting me in one of your smutty little movies."
It was my turn to surprise my sister, "You're already in one." I told her.
She did a double take, "What do you mean?"
"Remember my hat the other night?" She shook her head yes, "I had a little camera in it."
"YOU WHAT!" Jan exclaimed, "You mean all of that got filmed!" and quickly turned her voice down a notch or two.
"Sure did, I haven't seen it yet, but I bet it's great!"
"Oh MY GOD!" Jan whispered turning a bright shade of pink.
"See, I have my little secrets too!"
Jan looked at me, "God you're a sneaky bastard!" Jan replied but there was a little smile on her lips, "I'm going to have to be more careful around you."
It was my turn to laugh, "I guess so."
It took a while but Jan finally asked, "So can I see it?"
Then I had to explain about Joe, the edits, and web page to her. I figured it wouldn't hurt for her to know the truth.
Jan listened intently and asked a few questions before getting us fresh beers and sitting back, "Wow!" she said, letting out a big breath.
Jan finally asked the big question, "Are you going to put that film of us on your web site?"
"Only if you agree to it."