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Date Posted: 14:57:06 03/17/01 Sat
Author: Poonam
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Never Easy - Chapter 1

Here's the next chapter. Not a lot happens but it's still setting up the story. Let me know what you think!! I hope you like it!

Poll: How should J&R's first meeting go? Should it be short/brief or long/heated. Let me know because I want your opinions on how the next chapter should go!

Enjoy!!

Poonam

Chapter 1

Jason slid the contract across the table with a pen that made Brent Davis manager and 20% owner of Jason's newfound club - sports bar - game room, Front Row Center. Jason watched as Brent signed the contract in one smooth stroke. He knew he made the right decision in hiring him and giving him a share of the bar. He had searched and interviewed close to fifty prospects and Brent was the only one who stuck out to him. Brent was 26 years old, two years out of college, and waiting for his first real break in the real world. Brent had the business sense and sports savvy that Jason could use. A major clause in the contract stated that if in six months, Jason felt the need to terminate his contract, he would rightfully do so. Brent, eager to work and learn, accepted the clause, knowing he was catching the break of a lifetime. Not only did he own 20 percent, but he was also being paid handsomely for his work as bar manager. He couldn't ask for anything more. But it was more than potential he saw in Brent. He genuinely liked the guy and he had done nothing to sour his attitude as of yet.

"Thank you Mr. Morgan," Brent said as he slid the contract back towards Jason.

"First, you're going to have to call me Jason. You are now part owner, okay?"

Brent laughed. "Sure thing." At first Brent had been a little intimidated by Jason's demeanor but over the last few weeks he learned more and more and realized Jason was just as normal as the rest of the world.

"Don't steer me wrong and we'll be fine. Now you know to be here at 9 am tomorrow, right?" Brent nodded. "Good. Our opening will be Super Bowl Sunday as I've already informed you. We'll go through your orientation and any questions you have tomorrow. You can meet the staff and all that." Jason saw Benny step into the bar. "I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Definitely," Brent answered. He shook hands with Jason, then left, nodding at Benny as he passed.

"Looks like things are shaping up Mr. Morgan."

"Hey Benny. Want a beer?"

"I'm fine. What can I do for you?"

"I know this is unorthodox but I have a proposition."

"I'm listening."

"How would you like to oversee the accounting division of this establishment?"

"Mr. Morgan, you know I can't do that."

"Why not Benny?"

"For starters, I'm still with Mr. Corinthos."

"He can find someone else," Jason answered smoothly.

"Funny. For someone trying to sever all ties to his past you're not starting off on the right foot."

"What do you know about that," Jason asked surprised.

"Johnny informed me of the confrontation between Mr. Corinthos and yourself months earlier. Johnny suggested I keep a closer eye on Mr. Corinthos.."

"I'm sure he's doing great," Jason answered. "Now give me a legitimate reason why you won't work for me."

"Okay. How can you break all ties to the organization if you hire me as your accountant. I will be a constant reminder of what life you used to live. Not only to you but your enemies as well."

"Not if you declare your independence from the organization."

"You know that can never happen. You've tried how many times to leave?? I'm beginning to lose count."

Jason rolled his eyes. "Things are different now. I'm not tied down to anything and I'm committed to a new lifestyle."

"Sports?"

"Why not? You pick up things as time goes by. And as I recall you are a huge Knicks fan, not to mention football fan. Why not be somewhere you can enjoy it?"

"That's not the point."

"What is? Working for someone and living a life that you look like you're growing to hate. Look at you Benny. You look incredibly stressed and worn out. You're letting the job get to you and that's the first sign you're losing control."

"And working for a bar can fix that?"

"Give it a try. I guarantee you'll love it here."

"You drive a hard bargain Mr. Morgan."

"And when you work for me it will be Jason, okay?"

Benny's cell phone went off. "Hello," he answered. "Okay." Benny paused. "I'll be there right away." Benny turned back to Jason who leaning against his chair and sipping his beer.

"Work calls," he questioned.

"Something like that."

"Why don't I give you a tour of the place and then you can decide."

"I really should get going."

"Forget it, Benny. Come check out the place."

~*~

Robin stared at the painting that hung on the wall with a look of uncertainty. "I don't know Uncle Mac."

"Come on. It looks great," he answered smiling at the painting of kangaroos.

"I don't think it gives off the right vibe. I want it to say something about me."

Mac laughed. "It does. It says your uncle loves kangaroos."

Robin rolled her eyes and she reached over to bring the painting down. "Then you keep it."

"But it's your house warming gift. You have to keep it," he pouted.

"Uncle Mac. I am not keeping that thing up in my house. Couldn't you have settled for a toaster or dish set?"

"That's too practical and expected. I wanted to surprise you."

"You certainly did. Now take your kangaroos."

Mac frowned and took the painting. "Don't worry guys. She'll come around." Mac set the painting down on the couch. "Just keep it. You never know when you might need a painting of kangaroos."

"I highly doubt I will ever need it," she answered. "Now where are Maxie and Georgie. All I asked was for them to get a box from the car." Robin walked over to the balcony and looked down to the street. She saw Maxie and grinned. "Hey Uncle Mac, I bet you your kangaroos that you'll what's happening down there."

"What," Mac asked and headed over to Robin. He looked down and saw Maxie flirting with some guy who looked quite a few years older than her. "Okay, that's it. She's never visiting you."

Robin started giggling. "Uncle Mac, didn't we talk about regression. Should I set up an appointment with Kevin," she smiled.

"This isn't funny, Robin. She's thirteen and he looks like he's at least sixteen. I never should've agreed to her wearing make-up. You know this is your fault."

"My fault," she asked surprised. "What did I do?"

"She looks up to you Robin. And your choice of boyfriends over the years has been less than stellar."

Robin rolled her eyes. "Uncle Mac, you will never like anyone I date."

"Should I go down there or will you?"

"Give her five minutes," Robin said just as Maxie and Georgie walked in the door and Maxie carrying a box.

"Robin, I love your new place. Can I visit whenever I want," she asked happily.

"Absolutely not," Mac interjected.

Surprised, Maxie raised an eyebrow. "What's his deal?"

"Want to tell us about your new friend Maxie," Robin questioned slyly.

"Uh," she started.

"His name is Mark," Georgie jumped in. "He's cute and he has a car."

"A car. See I told you he was at least sixteen."

"For your information he's fifteen and he lives next door. He's fixing the car up so he can use it when he turns sixteen. Were you spying on me?"

"Relax Maxie. Uncle Mac can get overprotective at times." Turning to Mac. "I told you to relax."

Mac shook his head. "Fine. Now are you sure you don't want the kangaroos?"

Maxie started laughing hysterically. "You're still trying to pawn off that painting?"

"What," Robin asked shocked.

"Uh," Mac began. "Well, see the guys at the station thought it would be cute. I had to get rid of it Robin. I couldn't take it anymore."

"Not gonna work. Take your kangaroos. Maxie, Georgie, you ready for that movie?"

"Definitely," Georgie jumped.

"Yeah, sure," Maxie answered.

An hour later Robin, Maxie, and Georgie were at the concession stand at the cineplex as Robin paid for their popcorn and drinks.

"Robin," Maxie whispered.

"Just a minute," she answered as she pulled out some quarters.

"Robin," Maxie whispered again.

Robin finished paying and then turned to Maxie. "What is it?"

"That guy has been looking over here for a couple minutes. I think he likes you."

"Maxie, you're delusional."

"Just look."

Robin looked over in the direction Maxie was referring to and sure enough there was a guy watching her. He smiled and started walking over.

"See," Maxie whispered excitedly. "Come on, Georgie." Maxie grabbed Georgie's hand and led her to the arcade.

"Hi," the man greeted.

"Hi," Robin answered smiling. He didn't look bad, she thought. Tall, light brown hair, brown eyes, and definitely cute.

"Where those your sisters I scared away?"

"You could say that. Cousins, sisters, gets hard to tell with divorce and marriage these days. I consider them my sister's though." God, she thought. He must think I'm crazy. She wanted to kick herself. She must sound like a fool, babbling away. All he asked was a simple question.

The guy laughed. "I know what that's about."

Robin sighed. He didn't think she was crazy. "So are you here with your girlfriend," she asked carefully.

"No," he answered. "Just here with a couple of friends." Damn, he thought to himself. She must think I do have a girlfriend.

"That's nice. So your girlfriend's just busy tonight," she asked. Why was she doing this, she thought to herself. What was wrong with her. Now he probably thought she was desperate.

"Actually, I don't have a girlfriend. Not lucky with the girls you could say." Oh God, why did he say that. Loser. He probably sounded like some kind of player who picks of girls in movie theaters all the time.

Robin laughed. "Poor guy," she answered. That was better. Play this casually.

He laughed along with her. She was really cute. Brown hair that went just past her shoulders, chocolate brown eyes, and did he mention cute. "So what movie are you seeing?"

"Some lame Freddie Prinze Jr. movie that Maxie has been dying to see. That guy does the same movies over and over. It is so tired." There she goes rambling again. Damn.

"Hey, I agree with you there. That guy is such a loser going out with that bleach blonde barbie."

"You don't go for that look?" she asked casually.

"It's tired, overdone, and so fake," he smiled. That sounded real good.

Score, she thought. This guy had definite possibilities. She smiled back at him. "So what are you seeing?"

"The new Tom Cruise movie."

"Now that guy is to die for."

"Oh, so you go for that kind of guy."

"Yeah, you could say that," she answered casually. "Him and Brad Pitt. They could take me any day."

"But you're stuck with me," he laughed. He caught himself and wanted to scream. Now he was being desperate.

"Who says that's a bad thing," she answered slyly.

He gave her a relieved smile. "Brent Davis," he said extending his hand to her. Ugh, he thought. How corny was that.

"Robin Scorpio," she answered shaking his hand. She laughed, how corny did they look.

A few minutes later Robin searched out Maxie and Georgie. She found them near a pin ball machine. "Let's go, the movie's starting."

Maxie let out a huge smile. "How did it go," she asked excitedly.

"We exchanged phone numbers," she winked. "Let's go."

"Cool," she grinned.

**********

Still enjoying it?? Wanting more?? Don't forget to let me know how you think J&R's first meeting should go!

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Replies:

it sounds soo good so far.. lovin the potential triangle -- Julia, 19:36:15 03/17/01 Sat
Short & sweet....leave Jason wanting more!! -- nightmoves, 22:11:20 03/17/01 Sat