Chapter 8

Tom sat down with Fry and Linda and said he had a proposition for him and asked what his retirement was and he said $ 64,000 a year plus what I can make on the side. Captain Fry asked, “Can I ask something, what is this company’s worth?

“Well at this moment $ 131...”

And Fry said, “That’s a lot but you guys can eat through that $131 million in nothing flat!”

Linda and Tom smiled, Fry asked what? “You didn’t let her finish! That was $131 Billion dollars with a “B”

He looked at Tom and said “BILLION!”

“Yes!”

“Sorry for interrupting Linda!”

That figure is not accurate because the plates and the 2 vaults are not counted, probably 200 billion dollars. The plates are our fall back! We will produce 1134 boats this year at between 1.4 - 1.7 million per unit. Okay, so we are pretty stable! Now we would like to offer you a construction engineer’s job here. Salary will include, the housing of your choice, food, also do you fly a copter?”

“Yes! a two-passenger helicopter.”

“Good, you will be in charge of all construction here, making what the girls need. You will work under Anna but any problems come here,” Tom said.

“We are here to make things better. Now money, you will have a card for expenses and purchases! You will get a stock certificate with a percent of share to start and as we do better you do better. In 2 years you will already get an equal amount.”

“Can you come close to the amount from the military,” Fry asked?

“No,” with that said, Tom handed him the envelope which he opened. “That’s 500 million dollars! Yeah, we know. But I couldn’t match the military, we think you are worth more and 500 million more in 2 years.”

“Yes, that’s one billion in 2 years.”

“Yes, OMG.”

“Do you know the name of the Company,” asked Tom.

“Yes! Oceanic Mechanical Geniuses!” He just smiled, “ I didn’t pick that up.”

“So are you onboard?”

“Are you kidding, Yes!”

“Linda has papers for you to sign. Okay then!”

Tom left and went and seen the girls. “Anna, Mike will only be working outside except for an emergency, Captain Fry will be the new Mike. He actually can do more than Mike. If you need it done tell him but don’t overwhelm him. And you guys know what I mean!”

“Yes Boss,” came all four. “All okay, better than you will ever know!” Tom didn’t bite, Marty came along and said, “Ain’t Working!”

Vickie said, “We have almost doubled the production cause everything is here and now they’re packed here also. No double handling. Fry is a fresh set of eyes and has experience in a lot of things and not afraid to talk up.”

“Meg,” Tom asked, “What do you think?”

“He’s ahead of us Tom, he and Ron last week brought in a used construction hydro-electric generator and they moved it across the lake in the back corner of Orange.”

“Okay, and his men have already replaced the main pump, rebuilt the generator and the wiring is all-new and waiting to connect it to the main box when it comes in! He said the new pump is on order in Sweden and we’ll have it in 5 weeks! When the new one comes in he is sending it to New York as back up (portable) He said we should be up and running in 3 days. He would like to sit down with the heads about redoing the caves once they’re empty of artifacts and clean!

“He wants to put up 3 houses on the backside of the big house, but I think 14 is the right number! Some of the Seals have a young family and don’t think the underground will work. The singles don’t care, apartments would be fine.”

“Do you still have the brochure Tracy,” Tom asked.

“Yes!”

Tom said, “Please give it to him. If we are doing the building, they’re just as cheap and much quicker, they only require a slab and a crane.”

“Can I get mine done,” asked Tracy? “Anna, Vickie, and Meg want one also.”

“You guy’s anyone! Meg, yours backs up to 14 okay!”

As they were talking, Rich Fry came by and thanked Tom and Marty. Tom said, “Meg told us about some of your plans. We want to sit down at dinner and go over some and add some.”

“All good,” Rich replied.

Tom asked Carol about food and was told anytime. “Clean up 30 minutes try not to be late,” Tom Yelled!

Tom, Marty, and Rich was sitting when the Three Musketeers came in, All Rose and saluted Including Rich.

Tom stood and said, “May I ask for something and no disrespect is being given but please no more! Most people don’t know them and someday being incognito may save our lives! Thank you.”

All answered, “HORAH!”

Meg said, “Thanks, I’ll tell 4-15.”

Tom asked, “Rich how about we run a road a half-mile back and put up enough homes for all. Hook the wiring to us (no power bills), Gas to us, (2 extra tanks), and we can charge minimal rent. Single, 2 bedroom family, what they need. Get some of the wives to open a P.X. For food, and minor clothing just like a base. The cafe will still be here, cards to pay at the end of the month. We will adjust higher if the need it.”