Chapter 61

After a quick breakfast, we loaded up to head to LAX. Sheila had booked us on Southwest Airlines to San Jose that night. We had a seven-fifty flight. Our return flight was scheduled for nine-thirty. She also reserved us two rental cars. We weren't taking any luggage so it was a breeze going through security. The only thing I hated about Southwest was the cattle car loading mentality.

We all found seats. Tamara was between Marie and I. Michael and Michelle were together. Lena, Christina, and Stephanie were directly behind us. Mike and Audrey were somewhere on board.

The rental selection at San Jose was pretty good considering it was a fairly small airport. Michael and I both rented convertibles. Mike, Audrey, and Lena piled in mine along with Tamara. That left Marie, Stephanie, and Christina to fill Michael's back seat.

Once we left the airport, I called the number on the card and he answered on the second ring. I told him we should be in Carmel by eleven. He asked us to meet him at the Cottage Restaurant, to which he gave me the directions.

We pulled into Carmel about eleven. I called Mike and told him we needed to find a place to park near Ocean and Lincoln. It was a very quaint little town. We all got out and stretched. Tamara and Michelle seemed to be the most impressed. They strolled about to the little shops and we followed. Mike and his harem walked a little ways to see the bay.

Michael and I were at the restaurant when our host arrived. I watched the way the locals just accepted him. No wonder he called this home. He joined Michael and me at the table outside the restaurant and we chatted.

The hostess asked us if we wanted to eat outside or inside. I looked around and there seemed to be enough tables to seat us all outside so I told her outside would be fine. "Mr. Carmel" agreed.

He asked me about the incident at the club.

"News travels fast," I said. I explained to him what happened. Michael filled in a few details as well.

'Mr. Carmel' told me he was sorry that happened but that was one of the reasons he located there in Carmel.

Michael told him about the stunt work and that Mike was signed as an actor for the remainder of the picture. Our host said he would help in any way he could to ease Mike's entry into the business.

Michelle and Tamara came strolling up and our host stood and greeted them. Michael and I also stood while the girls took their seats. Tamara and Michelle were visibly awestruck.

Mike and the harem came up a few minutes later and the introductions went around. Marie couldn't contain herself and latched onto our host. Of course we got a few pictures.

After lunch we strolled down to the bay that was only about six blocks away. Our host gave us a history tour. He said that tourism had picked up considerably in the past few years.

He pulled Mike aside and they walked and talked for about fifteen minutes. I noticed my girls were laughing and enjoying life. This was the way it was supposed to be: carefree with no worries.

Our host came back and said he had an afternoon appointment. I extended him an invitation to come to Albuquerque as my guest for golf and relaxation. He thanked me and said he might just do that. Marie and Stephanie walked with him back to his car. We followed at a more leisurely pace.

Mike couldn't believe he had just been coached by one of the world's most famous action heroes. Michael told him he must have made an impression because he had never known that to happen before.

I told everyone we had at least another three hours before we had to be back at the airport. Tamara and Michelle wanted to shop some more. Lena and Christina mentioned they wanted to play on the beach. I asked them to check with Marie and Stephanie to see if they wanted to join them. I saw Mike and Audrey walk off to enjoy the sights.

That left Michael and me to meander about. We talked about what Mike should do. We talked about the Scottsdale deal. That reminded me to call George. Since I hadn't heard from him or Tom, I assumed everything went well.

George answered on the third ring. He said he was glad I called. He said everything had gone well for the second land purchase. He said Eagle Investments now owned two hundred acres of Scottsdale real estate. I asked him how Ralph was. He said he was fine but was anxious to get the deal closed. George said he thought Ralph was in a bind for money.

I thought about that and told George to call him and offer him a personal loan from me. He asked how much and I told him up to five hundred thousand. He said he would and we hung up.

Michael asked me about the money thing and I explained it to him.

"Do you think we'll have a problem with Ralph?" he asked.

"I don't think so. With the deal with McKenzie, Ralph wasn't coming out ahead. He was just breaking even. With our deal, Ralph becomes a minority partner and gets a little spending money."

"Speaking of money," he said. "How would you like to get in the film production business?"

"How's that?" I asked.

"I know a couple of guys who want to back my next picture. The budget is about $30 million. Even if it doesn't do great at the box office, the DVD distribution should at least break even."

"How much are you talking about?" I asked.

"There are four of us now; with you that would be about $6 million each. It would be an equal split of the net of twenty percent each," he said.

"I'm game. Do you think there would be a part for Mike in it?"

"I figured you would ask that. The producer that wants Mike to do the screen test is one of the partners. That's why I asked you."

"Let's keep it to ourselves about that. I'd hate to have Mike think I pulled any strings."

"Sounds good. I'll talk it over with the others and we'll get the papers drawn up," Michael said.

"Enough business talk," I said. "Let's find the girls."

We strolled down to the bay and found the beach where the girls were playing. Tamara called me on the cell phone. I told her where we were and they came to join us.

We had dinner before the drive back to San Jose. The flight wasn't full and we arrived back at LAX about eleven. It was after midnight when we arrived back to Michael's.

As we walked in the door, I wished Mike a happy birthday. Everyone hugged him and we all dragged ourselves to bed. As you can expect, I didn't have anyone attacking me that night. Tamara was asleep almost before her head hit the pillow. I followed suit.

I woke up about five in the morning and went to help get Mike out of bed. I knocked on the door and he answered he was getting ready. I went to the kitchen to find Michael had the coffee ready.

I asked Michael where he got his Beemer. He gave me the salesman's name. I told him I was going to buy Mike a convertible for his birthday. He said that would be a great car for Hollywood.

Mike came down a few minutes later and they left for the set. Michael said he would call when they were through.

I went back and crawled in bed with Tamara. She woke up long enough to snuggle up with me and she was out again.

A knocking on the door awakened me. I said, "Come in."

It was Marie and Stephanie in their bikinis. They wanted to go swimming and then lay out by the pool. I told them I was going shopping later if they wanted to go with me. They scampered out, wiggling their sexy asses at me.

Tamara asked for her coffee as she stumbled to the bathroom. I had to start another pot. Michelle came in while I was waiting for it to brew. We had a brief discussion about the trip the day before. She said she could get used to the Hollywood life.

I took Tamara her coffee. She had put on her bikini and was heading out to join the young girls. I brushed my teeth and headed upstairs to check on Lena and Christina; so I was a little horny that morning. Stephanie got me kick started and now Tamara had revved my engine.

I knocked on their door and got no answer. I opened it and they were both sound asleep. I walked over, crawled in between them, and began caressing them both.

I pulled the covers off a naked Lena and kissed her nipple. I worked my way down to her belly button and her hand found my head. I looked up and said, "Good morning."

"It's sure is looking that way," she said. "No foreplay this morning. Just get on top of me and make love to me."

She spread her legs as I took off my lounging pants. I nestled in between her legs and slid home in her hot wet pussy. She was right about not needing any foreplay. She was ready. I didn't ravage her; I made slow sensuous love to her. She came at least once and then when I came she came again. I collapsed on top of her and heard, "That was so beautiful."

I looked over and saw Christina looking at us. She moved over and gave me a kiss. "I love watching you two," she said.

"Everyone is down at the pool. Why don't you two join them?" I suggested.

They went to the bathroom and I left. I was walking down the hall when Audrey called to me out of her room.

"Good morning. How are you feeling this morning?" I asked.

"I'm getting there. So you decided to ravage my little sister this morning?"

I didn't know if she was kidding or upset with me.

"Don't worry. I'm not upset. I'm having a hard time understanding why."

"She is a very sexy woman."

"I wasn't referring to why you would want to be with her. I was thinking of why she would want a guy as old as you."

"Well, thanks a lot. Your mother likes this old man too."

"You know what I mean."

"Yes, I do. I've asked Lena the same thing. I think if you're worried, then you should talk to her."

"Well, if you're anything like your son, I'm not surprised."

I laughed and told her about everyone going to the pool. I left her to get ready.

I made my way to the pool and told Tamara about my conversation with Audrey. I also told her about waking up Lena. She splashed me and asked why I didn't wake her up that way.

I teased her by mimicking her, "Coffee, I need coffee." She really soaked me that time.

I told her my plan to buy Mike a car and she thought that would be nice. I asked her to come with me and drive the Escalade back.

I called the BMW dealership and asked for Michael's salesman. I told him what I was looking for and he said he had several in stock. One in particular was loaded exactly the way I described it. I asked him to hold it for me and I would be there in an hour and a half.

I told Marie and Tamara we needed to get ready. We left for the dealership within thirty minutes. Marie kept asking what kind of car we were getting for Mike. I told her it was a surprise.

When we arrived I was overwhelmed by the service. We were treated like royalty. The salesman took us to a room that looked like a lounge except the car I wanted to see was in the middle of the room. Marie went crazy over it.

It was a BMW 645Ci Convertible; Black Sapphire Metallic with Black Dakota leather interior. It was fully loaded and was a beautiful car.

Tamara and Marie were climbing all over and in it. I talked to the salesman and we worked out a price. Actually he told me what the price was and I wrote him a check. It wasn't the $83 thousand on the sticker but it was close.