Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 17:29:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: E Walk <cane_lane_candy@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Doctor Gets a Visitor Chapter 34

The Doctor Gets a Visitor

Chapter 34 -- Monday Madness
Writen by E Walk
(copyrighted by the author)
Edited by Radio Rancher

The next morning, I was awakened by Spencer's voice saying, "Doctor Dad, we
need to get up; the other guys are already gone."

I looked at the clock and saw that it said 5:50.  I jumped out of bed, and
went to the bathroom and got dressed for exercises.  When I got downstairs,
David had just arrived with the other three guys and everyone else was
there except Kevin.  As I walked into the kitchen, the doorbell rang and
Jeff brought Kevin in and said, "To the basement, everyone."

Jeff and Tyler put us through the routines.  We worked for 45 minutes and
then Jeff said, "Good job guys.  Now, Dad and everyone else, go get ready
for work."  Jeff took Drew and Kevin to the kitchen and took two pie tins
out of the oven.  He handed one to each of them and said, "These are fully
cooked, just put them in the oven at 220 degrees, until you are ready to
eat them."

I came down and everyone was eating, except for Jeff.  When I came in, he
handed me a large piece of ham and broccoli quiche, and brought one for
himself.  He started to make a list of all the food items we would need for
the next three days, so Eric and Linda could buy them.

Kenny said, "Tyler, Dad gave me these keys to give you, and said, you
should get any equipment and supplies you need for the job at the
Tillison's."

"Thank you Kenny.  I guess we had better get going, so we can load the
truck and get to work."  Tyler answered.  The two guys got up, rinsed their
dishes, put them in the dish washer and took off in the truck.

"Spencer, would you and Teddy take care of the dishes, while I shower?  I
have a busy day, and need to get ready.  Pops and Mother, the grocery list
is on the table.  Add anything else you think we might need.  I won't have
time to cook lunch or dinner, so everyone is on their own for the rest of
the day.  Have a good morning at work, Dad." Jeff said, as he disappeared
from the room.

Jeff had just finished dressing when there was a knock on the door.  Jeff
opened the door and Spencer said, "Jeff, Grams is on the phone."

Jeff picked up the phone, "Hi Grams.  How are you this morning?"

"I'll be there in ten minutes.  Have Tyler and Kenny ready to go." Jeff
said as he hung up and finished the last minute details.

He turned to Spencer, and said, "I'll see you at the bank at 11:00.
Spencer, you know how to get everyone there don't you?"

"You better believe it." said Spencer.  "They have my money, and I am not
going to forget where they are." He giggled.

Jeff left and pulled up at the Tillison house.  Tyler and Kenny came out
and got into the truck and they started lumbering loudly down the street.
They pulled up at the GMC dealership and climbed out.  Jeff followed Tyler
and Kenny into the showroom.  They walked to the receptionist and Tyler
said, "I am supposed to see Mr. Corl."

"I'll page him, Sir." she answered.

They heard the page and were looking around at the trucks.  Kenny said, "I
really like that sporty red truck, there."

"It's flashy but not very practical." said Tyler.  "This gray one here, has
a cab for four, and has everything anyone would need, plus it has four
drive.  I bet it is not nearly as expensive as the red one.  Let's compare
prices. You check the red one and I'll check the gray one."

Kenny said, "The sticker price on this one is a little over $33,000."

"This one is only $22,000 plus a little."  Tyler reported.

While they were comparing prices, a gentlemen had come up and was standing
beside Jeff, listening.  Finally, the gentleman said, "I'm Mr. Corl.  How
may I help you?  You are correct young man.  That gray truck is probably
the best bargain we have on a truck on the lot."

Tyler shook his hand and said, "I'm Tyler Knight, Sir.  Mrs. Tillison said
I should bring my truck for you to look at, and see if you can make it run
better.  I hope the repairs aren't too expensive, since I only have a
limited amount of money.  I'll be at the Tillison house all day, and you
can call me there after your people have had a chance to look at it."

"We'll call sir." said Mr. Corl.

Tyler handed him the truck key and said, "It's the red 1966 Dodge out
there. Thank you for your time, Sir."

"We'll take care of it Mr. Knight." he said, as the guys left.

"Okay guys, we need to move.  I will get in back, Kenny, you drive and
Tyler, you make sure he doesn't dent my car. I'm already going to be late."
Jeff said.

When they got to the Tillison house, the front seat emptied and Jeff
climbed in front and headed for the college.  He went directly to the
President's office and when he walked in, the secretary said, "Hi Jeff.
Here are the forms you need to fill out.  You can take them into your
office and fill them out."

She pointed to a door that had the lettering saying Student Advisor and
below was written Mr. J. Wilson.

Jeff went in and filled out the forms and then took them back to the
secretary.  She looked them over and said, "Everything seems to be in
order.  Dr. Campbell would like to talk to you."  She called the office and
motioned for Jeff to go on in.

Dr. Campbell stood and shook Jeff's hand and when they were seated, he
said, "Jeff, I'm absolutely amazed at your musical ability and the way you
work with the young people to get the most out of them.  Are you sure you
wouldn't like some additional hours?"

"Sir, I am just beginning college, and I am starting a new life with my
father.  I need some time to adjust and study.  I also have a lot of people
at home.  I need to make sure they, and some of my other friends are okay
before I take on any additional responsibilities." Jeff answered.

"I knew you were going to say that."  President Campbell said.  "I think we
are lucky to have your services for two hours, so I won't complain.  Anne
would like you to visit with her, before you leave if you have time."

"I have time, Sir" Jeff said, as he stood up.  The two men shook hands and
Jeff went directly to Dr. Anne Campbell's office.

When he got to her office, he knocked and was told to enter.  She looked up
and said, "Hi Jeff, I have a syllabus for the course and would like for you
to look at it and then maybe on Friday, we could get together to decide how
we are going to proceed with the class.  Also, I wanted to ask you to give
one of our students private organ lessons.  My schedule this spring is so
heavy that I don't know when I can do it."

"I would like to meet this person before I commit to the lessons." Jeff
answered.

"He is home with his roommate right now, and is not scheduled back until
this weekend." she said.  "I'll introduce you when we can get the two of
you together."

Jeff nodded and said, "I'll see you on Friday at 10:00."

He drove directly to the bank where Spencer was pacing up and down in front
of the door.  When Jeff walked in, Spencer said, "Where have you been?  The
rest of your family is meeting with Uncle Hank and Mr. Carmichael.  You are
to go right into the conference room.  I am going to sit in Uncle Hank's
office, and watch television.  Now move."

Jeff knocked on the door and went in. "Hi, Uncle Hank.  Mr. Carmichael, you
look sharp this morning with that tie and maroon shirt."

Randy looked up and said, "These young people and your parents have just
signed away their lives.  Jeff, all we need from you, is for you to endorse
this check, and the deposit slip, since you already have two accounts open.
I suggest we put this into your investment account.  He handed Jeff a
check.

"Is this for real?" Jeff asked.

Hank answered, "Jeff, your Granddad gave me the checks yesterday.  They are
for real.  I have an envelope for each of you."

Jeff opened his note and read it, "I don't think I can take much more
excitement today."

"Can I use some of mine to buy a motorized scooter?" asked Teddy.

"Teddy, let me see your note."  He read the note and said, "Granddad and
Grandmother said the money was to be used for your college education and
well being.  Besides, I don't think Toby has one, and I know Spencer
doesn't have one.  Case closed." Jeff pronounced.

"I guess that means I can't use any of mine to buy a car either." Sammy
said.

"You got that right, son." Eric answered.

Mickey asked, "Mr. Carmichael, you are going to diversify our investments
so that they aren't at risk aren't you?  I don't want too much of my money
put into speculative stocks.  I want it to grow and I assume we will
receive a statement each month.  Is that correct?"

"Michael, I like your thinking.  You would make a good banker." Hank said.

Jeff stood up and said, "If you don't need me anymore, I have an
appointment at 12:00."  He turned to his brothers and said, "Guys, I don't
want you to tell anyone what happened here today.  Our friends are not all
as fortunate as we are, so please be careful."

Randy said, "Jeff, we are finished.  Thank you for coming.  I will probably
see you this afternoon.

Jeff stood and shook Randy's hand and hugged Hank and said, "I'll see the
rest of you about 3:30 when I pick Spencer up for his appointment.  I have
a feeling that I may not be there for dinner tonight, so go without me."

Jeff left and drove to my office and came in and said, "Please tell Doctor
Wilson that his 12:00 appointment is here."

Jane looked up and said, "That's funny, I don't see anything on the
schedule.  Can you tell me what it is about?"

"Aunt Jane, just tell the fat man to get out here, and now.  I'm starved."
Jeff laughed.

She pressed the call button and said, "Doctor Wilson, there is a skinny kid
out here demanding that he see you now."

I went out and said, "What do you want now hood?  I'm not paying you one
cent more.  Now let's go eat."

Jane and Lash were standing there laughing.  Jeff looked at them and asked,
"Can we bring back anything for you?"

"No thank you, we are meeting Hank and Paul for lunch." Lash answered.

We left and I asked, "Where to?"

"Someplace nice and quiet, so we can talk." Jeff answered.

I directed him to a small delicatessen that had soup, sandwiches and
desserts.  When we walked in, Jeff said, "This is my kind of place."

We placed our orders and went to a quiet table in the corner. The waitress
brought our corn chowder soup.  As soon as we finished, she delivered our
Monte Christo sandwiches with homemade potato chips

We ate them as Jeff told me about his morning.  When we were finished with
the sandwiches, the young lady came and took our plates and Jeff asked,
Might we have two dozen of a variety of those wonderful looking cookies,
please?"

"Yes Sir." she said, as she left.

She came back with a bag and said, "I put a couple extra cookies in, Sir."
as she handed Jeff the box and put the check on the table.

 Jeff picked it up and pulled out $30.00 and handed it to her and said,
"Thanks for the wonderful service, Laura.  See you the next time."  As we
were driving back to the office, I asked, "Could you bring Tyler and
Spencer to the office after their appointment at the bank?  I need to get
another blood sample.  Their sodium and potassium levels were a little low,
but I think it may have been caused by their poor diet."

"Dad, they will be here even if I have to kick their posteriors the entire
way here."

He dropped me off at the office and left for the Tillison house.  He went
in and got Drew and they left for the high school.  They went into the
office and Jeff said, "We would like to enroll Mr. Washington here.  I
believe Mrs. Tillison has already spoken to Mr. Burwell."

"Just a minute sir." the young man said.  He left and came back and said,
"Mr. Burwell will see you now."  He escorted the two guys into the office.

After the introductions and everyone was seated, Mr. Burwell said, "After
Mrs. Tillison called me this morning, I took the liberty of calling the
Omaha Public Schools and they called me back and told me that Andrew hadn't
been attending class on a routine basis and failed English grammar,
American history and applied math.  Unless he finds a way to make those
credits up he will have to enroll as a second semester freshman."

Jeff asked, "If we can find qualified persons to tutor him and he completes
the work, could we enroll him as a second semester sophomore?  When will
the teachers be available to talk to them?"

"The teachers will be here for a work day tomorrow.  If you can find
suitable tutors, it will take a lot of work on Andrew's part.  If it can
all be arranged, I will permit Andrew to enroll as a second semester
sophomore, courses conditionally." Mr. Burwell said.

Jeff and Drew went to the car.  "I don't think I can drive Jeff.  I am so
angry at myself for screwing up my life." Drew sobbed.

"Man, just drive.  You didn't screw up your life.  You just hit a detour
and you have enough people who care and will help you fix the problem."
Jeff said.  They were quiet the rest of the way to the house and Jeff
wondered what can happen next?

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Editor's Notes:

There were some very interesting developments in this chapter. I think drew
will prevail and pass the courses.  I have confidence in him.

Darryl
AKA Radio Rancher