Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2007 10:47:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: E Walk <cane_lane_candy@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Doctor Gets a Visitor Chapter 21

The Doctor Gets a Visitor
Chapter 21 -- Tyler Gets Promoted
Written by E Walk
Copyrighted by the author
Edited by Radio Rancher

Jeff got up at 5:00 and when he walked into the kitchen, the coffee was
already brewing.  Tyler was eating a bowl of cereal.  "What are you doing
up?" Jeff asked.

"I guess it's a hangover from farm days, plus I'm still upset about all of
the things Spencer and I got last night."  Tyler said, with tears in his
eyes.  "I think we should return them."

Jeff went over to Tyler, gently held his face and looked him in the eyes,
"That's not an option.  You are going to accept what was given to you,
because you deserve it after everything you two have been through.  Now
finish eating and bring all of the new things down here, so we take the
tags off and wash them.  If you don't do it, I will.  Do you understand
me?"

Tyler looked at him and nodded that he understood.  He started to put his
bowl away.  Just then Spencer came in with tears in his eyes.  He looked at
Tyler and asked, "Do we really have to return all of the things we got last
night?"

Jeff jumped up and got down so he was at eye level with Spencer and took
his arms, "Spencer, look at me and read my lips.  There is no way that you
are going to return one thing, unless it doesn't fit.  I want you to go get
all of your new things and bring them down here, right now, so I can take
the tags off of them and wash them.

"Why do we have to wash them if they are new?" Spencer asked.

"We don't know who might have touched them, and they might have had
cooties.  Now move, mister, and you too, Tyler. Get the empty basket in the
laundry room and bring down all of the things, and I mean all!" Jeff
barked.

Both guys were coming up the stairs as I was going down.  "Good morning
guys." I greeted them.

The both glumly said, "Good morning sir."

I walked into the kitchen and asked, "What's going on?  The two guys don't
look very happy."

Jeff didn't answer my question and instead asked, "What are you doing up?
I like to play with your, you know what, when I wake you in the morning.
When Tyler and Spencer come back down, help them start taking the tags off
their new clothes.  I am off to get Kenny and Drew."

With that he was gone.  I sat down with a cup of coffee and started to
drink it.  The two guys came in with the clothes.  Tyler was carrying the
basket and Spencer had his arms full.  I handed Tyler the scissors and
asked, "Do you need any help?'

"No sir." he answered.

"Doctor W., may I have something to eat?"  Spencer asked.

"Of course you may; how about a nice gooey cinnamon roll?"

Spencer's eyes lit up and I showed him where they were and put one in the
microwave.  When it was warmed, I handed him a knife and fork and he
started to eat.

"This is really good, Tyler.  Do you want a taste?" Spencer asked.

"I had one yesterday and you are correct.  They do taste wonderful.  I
already had cereal, and Jeff is fixing breakfast after we exercise." Ty
answered.

Jeff came in followed by two very excited 16 year old guys.  They had each
gotten a chance to drive the Camry.

"Okay, exercise brigade, to the basement." Jeff ordered.

"Does that mean me too?" asked Spencer.

"Do you want to join us? Jeff asked.

"Sure." answered Spence.

We tromped down the steps.  We did the stretching exercises and then
started on the other exercises.  Jeff added two more reps of each exercise.
Kenny, Tyler, Spencer and Jeff completed each exercise without breaking
into a sweat.  Drew and I were able to complete everything, but we were
pretty pooped.

"What next?" asked Spencer.

"What do you mean, Tiger?" Jeff asked.

"I thought this was just the warm-up stuff.  Aren't we going to do any of
the hard things?" Spencer asked

"Like what?" asked Kenny.

"You know, clapping pushups or pushups that you do with one arm, sit-ups
like you are diving or floor touches where you put your hands on the
floor."  Spencer answered.

"Can you do all those things?" I asked.

"I can do everything but the one arm push ups.  My arms aren't strong
enough for those.  Tyler can do them though." he answered.

Jeff took over.  "Let's show them what we can do, guys.  Are you in, Kenny?
Kenny, Tyler, Spencer and Jeff got ready.  "First let's do the five floor
touches."  Spencer put his whole palm on the floor and the others were able
to get their knuckles on the floor.

Drew asked, "Doctor, the human body can't do that, can it?

"Drew." I answered, "If four out of six of us can, I guess the human body
can."

"Five diver's sit-ups with toes straight and hold for five counts."  Again
all four guys did them without any problems.

Drew groaned, "They're going to try and kill us."

"Five clapping pushups."  Jeff said.  The older three made them easily.
Spencer did three but couldn't continue.

Drew was shaking his head in disbelief.

"Good work, Spencer.  Now let's see if we can do five one arm pushups."
Jeff said.

Spencer tried but he couldn't quite do one.  Kenny did two but then had to
quit.  However, Jeff and Tyler did five with no problem.  Everyone started
clapping but Drew said, "Doctor, I think you had better check those two to
make sure they are human beings."

Everyone laughed and Jeff said, "You know the drill.  Dad, to your
bathroom, Drew and Kenny use the bath between the two bedrooms, and you
Mr. Knight, use the bathroom in the hallway upstairs.  Tiger, you and I are
going to fix breakfast while they are making themselves beautiful."

"Everyone took off and did as they were told.  When the doorbell rang,
Spencer answered it and said, "Hi! Mr. Hendrix.  Breakfast is just about
ready.  He looked up the stairs and saw the four of us descending and he
added, "The guys are ready for work.  May I take your coat?"

Mr. Hendrix looked at Spencer and said, "I think I will lay it on the chair
here, since I'm not going to be staying long."

Spencer took his hand and led Mr. Hendrix into the kitchen.  Jeff greeted
him and said, "Good morning Mr. Hendrix.  Here is your coffee, black I
believe." He then turned to Spencer, "Tiger, would you put the toast and
jam on the table please.  Kenny and Drew, come get two plates of food and
put them down for people."  He then brought two more plates and asked,
"Does anyone want anything else, before I sit down."

"Do you have any hot sauce?" Spencer asked, quietly.

Jeff brought back the sauce with his plate of food.

When he sat down, Drew asked, "What are these white, green and red things?
The white ones look like onion."

Spencer said, "These green things are green pepper, the red is pimento and
the white is onions.  They are used to give things extra flavor."

"If you don't want your eggs Drew, I'll eat them for you."  Mr. Hendrix
said.

"No, I'll eat them.  I am just not use to all this fancy food.  Jeff sure
does find different ways to make things interesting." Drew answered.

Drew started eating and cleaned his plate, as did everyone else.  Jeff got
up and refilled Mr. Hendrix's and my cups of coffee.  Mr. Hendrix stood and
announced.  "I have some things to say: Item number one; I am placing
Mr. Knight in charge of the work crew here.  Since he will be residing here
tonight, he and the guys can finish whatever needs to be done in the
morning if necessary.  Also make sure that you work around the movers."

"Item number two; starting now, Tyler, you will receive foreman's pay of
$14.00 an hour.  I will be putting you in charge of small projects at
first, to prepare you for larger jobs."

"Item number three; Mr. Washington, I would like to offer you a job where
you would work a schedule similar to Kenny's."

Drew got up and shook Mr. Hendrix's hand and said, "I would love to accept
sir.  I wanted to ask you if I could have a job, but I was afraid to.
Thank you sir."

Mr. Hendrix looked like he had tears in his eyes, but he continued.
"Mr. Knight, I want you to bring Kenny and Drew to the office at three
o'clock, so you can pick up your paychecks, and Drew can fill out the
papers for employment at the same time.  Now let's go see what still needs
to be done."  The four guys left.

I got up and said, "I really need to get to work."  I picked up my coat,
went to the door and Jeff followed me out.  He hugged me and said, "Don't
forget to pick up the television and put in the trunk of the Camry.  Love
you, Dad."

He went back to the kitchen and Spence said, "I can handle the dishes,
Jeff.  You have enough work to do, otherwise."  Jeff went into the laundry
room and started a load of whites when Kenny came to him and said, "Dad
would like to talk to you in the hallway."

Jeff walked into the hallway and Mr. Hendrix said, "Walk outside with me,
please, Jeff."  When they were standing on the porch, Mr. Hendrix
continued.  "Kenny told us the story of the two guys, when he got home last
night.  He said you were planning a birthday party for tonight. Could my
wife and I attend?"

"Yes sir; that would be great." answered Jeff.  "We are having a dinner at
Farmer Brown's in Waterloo, wherever that it is, at 6:30 tonight.
Mrs. Tillison is making the arrangements, but I am sure that there is
plenty of room and the menu is set.  She needs to tell them the number who
will be attending by 3:00.  I think Tyler would be really pleased if you
could be there.  Let me get the phone and you can call her."

Jeff went and got the phone and dialed Mrs. Tillison's number and handed it
to Mr. Hendrix.  The outcome of the conversation was that Mr. and
Mrs. Hendrix would be joining us for dinner.

Jeff returned to the house and said, "Tyler, you help Spencer in the
kitchen and stay there until I get there.  I have a couple of questions."
He turned to Drew and Kenny and said, "Take everything out of the room next
to Dad's bedroom and put it in the garage."

Jeff went back into the laundry room and said, "Spencer and Tyler, come
here please."  The two guys came in and Jeff asked, "What's wrong here?"

Tyler and Spencer both got a funny look on their face and shrugged.  Jeff
didn't let up as he continued, "I know that there are a pair of dress pants
and a sweater missing for each of you.  I think there might be some other
things missing as well.  Am I right?"

Spencer started to cry and Tyler said, "We don't need all of those
clothes."

"Wait a minute.  You are going out to dinner tonight; tomorrow you are
going to church and to a New Year's Eve Party, and you will be going out to
dinner again on Saturday and to church on Sunday, followed by dinner.  You
need all of these and probably even more.  I guess we are going to be busy
doing laundry.  I want all of the clothes down here now, and I do mean all,
move!"

The door bell rang, and Toby walked right in and said, "We're here.  Where
is everyone?"

"Toby, I am in the kitchen.  I'll be right there."  Jeff answered.  Jeff
walked into the foyer.

 Anita came in and said, "Jeff, this is Chris Waters.  He will be taking
care of the window treatments."

"Hi, Mr.Waters." Jeff said, as he shook Mr. Waters' hand.  "You and
Mrs. Thompson can go and do whatever you need to do.  I suggest that you
start on the two back bedrooms upstairs and the bedroom suite down here and
the piano room first, since that is where the movers will be." If you need
help or anything, just let me know.  Mrs. Thompson, do you need to have
things brought in?" he asked.

"Please." she answered.

"Toby and Spencer, front and center.  Get your coats on and unload
Mrs. Thompson's car.  Put everything on the sofa in the living room."  He
turned to Mr. Waters and asked, "How about you, sir?  Can we help you?"

"Yes please, and then I won't have to make so many trips." Mr. Waters
answered.

"Ty, Drew and Kenny downstairs, now."  Jeff called out.  The three guys
came down and Jeff said, "Guys, we are going to help Mr. Waters here,
unload his vehicle to save time.  We can put the items where ever he tells
us."

The four guys helped Mr. Waters unload his vehicle.  He had things so well
marked and separated that it was easy to get the things to the proper
room. When Jeff was helping Mr. Waters in with the last load, Anita came up
and said, "Jeff, I still have a few more things to pick up.  I'll be back
this afternoon after the movers and Chris have left to finish up.  Can I
leave Toby here with you?"

"Of course." Jeff answered.  "You still have the key, so in case we are not
here, just come on in."  She left and Mr. Waters went efficiently to work
and completed the rooms in short order.

Jeff took time out to call President Campbell and accept his offer, "Sir,
if I do something wrong, I want people to tell me, so I can improve what
I'm doing. ... Thank you sir."

You can read this and other good stories at www.tickiestories.us

Editor's Note:

Has Jeff ever done anything wrong?  I sometimes think he is one of those
people that always do things right.  The funny thing is, most people like
that are annoying, but Jeff seems to be able to do it and still be very
lovable.

Darryl AKA The Radio Rancher