Free More Nights With Kate (Jack Ryker) by M.T. Stone Page B

how I had neglected my health over the past few years, but I knew
that it was completely possible to regenerate my body and feel good again.  All I need is some discipline and determination.
    As we took a break for lunch, Jayne pulled me aside to talk
about stem cell therapy.  “The government in the Bahamas is still in the
process of framing legislation to regulate Stem Cell therapy down there. 
You should wait to see what happens before doing anything.”
    “I know what’s going on down there.  Peter knows
several of the doctors who have opened up clinics, so he’s briefed me on who is
the best.”
    “So you trust a fellow fashion guru more than your
cardiologist?”
    “Just relax and let me explore my options.  As always,
I’m going to follow my gut.  If something feels right, I’ll do it. 
If it feels wrong, I’ll go in a different direction.  Before I do
anything, I’ll talk to you and Brandon about it, alright?”
    “I just don’t want you to do something desperate because of
Kate….”
    “Whatever I do, will be for me and for all of you,” I
replied cutting her off in mid-sentence.  “I want to see both you and
Brandon get married and I would like to know my grandchildren.  They will
never get to meet their grandmother, but I would like to be around for them.”
    “I’m sorry; I just don’t want you to do something rash
because of a much younger girlfriend.”
    “You are so much like your grandmother in that way. 
You always have everyone else figured out, don’t you?”
    “Probably not, but I try,” she admitted giving me her puppy
dog eyes.
    After giving Jayne a hug and some reassurance, I excused
myself from the group.  They were all debating on what to order for lunch,
so I took a walk down to Juice Generation.  I couldn’t wait to see the
look on everyone’s faces when I came back with a Very Green Juice for
lunch.  This stuff actually tastes quite a bit better than it
looks.  I can handle having this for lunch.  I’ll have to talk to
Carla and see if she or Chef Jameson can make these for me onboard the ship.
    Kate
    No matter how much I tried to focus on the business at hand,
my mind was just not into it.  I realize all of these details are
important, but they seem pretty insignificant at the moment.  I’m really
glad that Jack and Brandon are here to go through all of this with
Brenda.  I wouldn’t think of half of these things if I were trying to do
it on my own.  I’m a creative designer, not a detail oriented business
manager.  This is exactly why I didn’t want to be involved in day to day
operations.  I sure hope the stem cell therapy works for Jack.
    I heard Jack’s voice coming from the hallway, so I went out
to meet him.  He had his back to me and by the tone in his voice, it
sounded like he was having a very intense discussion. 
    “I trust you, Anthony.  You know exactly how to deal
with them, so just work your magic, buddy.  I want them out of my hair
now.  I’m tired of this bullshit.”
    I immediately knew that it was a conversation that I should
not have overheard.  I ducked into the ladies’ room and spent the next few
minutes stalling.  I can’t believe Jack is talking about something like
this in the hallway.  What is he thinking?   After everything fell
silent for a minute or two, I walked out pretending that nothing had
happened.  Now the only commotion was coming from the conference room.
    “Check out what Dad’s drinking.” Brandon laughed as we met
each other in the doorway.
    “Is that green juice?” I asked, not really believing what I
was seeing.
    “Yeah, it’s not bad,” he replied while taking a swig.
    “You are just full of surprises today,” I added, feeling
bewildered by all the strange events taking place. 
    First, he has an egg white and spinach omelet for
breakfast.  Then, he goes to get a green juice for lunch while having a
conversation with some kind of hit-man in a public hallway.  Next,