On the plane to OKC, Ross really was beat.
Early on the morning of the planned trip to OKC, Ross's father rang Ross's cell phone. Ross's father told Ross that Ross's father was in so much pain, that Ross's father needed to have a house call from his doctor, instead of going to the Dr's office.
Ross became upset and worried, but Ross's father said to Ross. "Go about your work, there are people taking care of me. We will keep in touch as we always do"
When Ross got to OKC, his head was spinning so much from that news, that Ross was not sure if he wanted to stay in OKC all week to do an oil show, or get out of there in two or three days, to get back to New York where Ross could be near his father.
On the first day, after Ross had dropped his suitcase off at the hotel, Ross went to the office to meet with Fritz, Steve, and a dozen possible new investors. Then came the usual,. Explanations, discussion, projected well output, investment expectations, etc.
That night was a big steak dinner with yet another meeting, along with bankers.
The following morning, it was out to the oil fields for the show. It was a very hot day, as could be so for OKC in the summer. Ross kept trying to drink iced teas to keep him hydrated, but he felt weak, and a bit sick to his stomach.
After the oil show, and another evening meeting, Ross went back to the hotel, and felt so weak, that he ordered room service, barely ate his food, had a migraine, and tried to rest.
About 10 pm OIKC time, Ross's cell phone rang. Ross was half asleep. It was Kayley.
"How are things going there?" Kayley asked.
"The usual,. Shows, discussions, etc. I feel weak from the heat,, I have a migraine, and I feel a bit sick to my stomach" Ross said.
"Ross, please try to get out of there by tomorrow night Come home, rest, and work at home the rest of the week. You sound terrible" Kayley said.
"You know me, Kale, I'm tough. I will get through this" Ross replied.
"Ross, you are a human being, not a remote controlled robot. Between the concern I know you feel about your Dad, all that must be going on there, and the fsct that you sound awful,, it has to be getting to you. Give yourself a break, and take care of yourself for once" Kayley said calmly.
"I promise you I will be home by sunrise Thursdsy even if we have meetings and dinner meetings tomorrow, and I have to fly all night, is that fair? I wont go near the office for the rest of the week, even if someone offers me the biggest deal to organize a marketing campaign out there, fair enough?" Ross said.
"Yes. I love you. I'm happy you are coming home early, and will be taking care of yourself" Kayley said.
"I will call tomorrow and let you know my flight. I want to do one more day here unless I feel really sick. I think I want to go too. I'm really feeling like I have no energy" Ross said.
The next morning, when Ross got to Fritz and Steve's office, he took them aside.
"Guys, I'm sorry to have to do this. You know I never do. I'm really not feeling well. I'm feeling weak maybe from the heat, and something I might be brewing. I think I need to go home tonight, and I can come back next week or the week after if needed. I need to go home and crash in bed for the next few days" Ross said.
"If you cant go to the fields due to the heat, just sit in on the office meeting part today, then get out of here. We will tell them you have a business matter in New York to attend to immediately, and cant stay. No one has to know your personal business" Fritz said.
Ross smiled "Thanks, buddy. I dont know what this is. I promised Kayley that I'm not going into the office for the rest of the week. Does not seem fair to go there when I had to cut this trip short. Plus., I need a rest from all the carrying on there" Ross said.
After the morning office presentation, Ross said to the potential investors.
"I'm sorry. I have to go back to New York immediately to deal with a pressing business matter., Fritz and Steve will show anyone else around for the rest of the week. If anyone needs me for anything, you all have my cell phone number. Please call me anytime with any questions you have" Ross said.
Ross left the office in an Uber, went back to the hotel packed up and checked out, , went to OKC Airport, got on a noon flight to JFK, texted Kayley to tell her, and was at JFK by 5, and in the door at 530.
Kayley looked at Ross, and was very concerned. "You look absolutely terrible" Kayley said, with concern.
"Hello to you too. Nice way to flatter your husband when he cuts a business trip short and comes home sick," Ross said, starting for the bedroom, and throwing off his clothes.
Ross crawled into bed in his boxer shorts, he had an ice pack on his head, and the lights off.
"How can I help you?" Kayley said.
"Peace, quiet, rest, and maybe sleep. I dont know whether this is a virus, or just heat exhaustion. As you know, it was over one hundred degrees during the shows in those fields. Maybe between that, the traveling, flying, not sleeping much, and work, it all just got to me" Ross said.
Then Ross continued. "I'm not going to let anyone in the office , not even Tim, know I'm home. If I do that I will be getting non stop calls requesting meetings, company examinations, office things, etc. I just cant handle that now. I need a breather" Ross said.
"This person here will not tell anyone. As far as anyone knows, even my sisters, you are in OKC this week. No one will know otherwise unless you want me to tell them" Kayley said.
"Thanks, baby" Ross said, planting a light kiss on Kayley's cheek.
Ross passed out for about 2 hours. Kayley was just resting next to him. Ross opened his eyes, looked at Kayley, and said.
"I'm hungry. I have barely eaten all day" Ross said.
"I will order us two pastas with plain red sauce and two salads, nothing crazy. I do not want trouble" Kayley said.
"Fine" Ross replied.
When the food came, Ross dragged himself to the dining room, table, and , with Kayley along side him, Ross slowly ate his pasta and salad. Ross seemed to be okay. He might just have been tired, and had heat stroke in the brutally hot weather in OKC.
"I'm feeling a bit better. Maybe I just needed to eat and get out of the heat" Ross said.
"If you go anywhere near the O FF ICE tomorrow I will kill you, mister" Kayley said.
"The most I would do, if I feel up to it, would be to sleep or rest in the morning, and go in at noon or one for four hours. That is a major question mark. If I feel any weakness, sickness, or pain, I will skip it and stay here" Ross said.
"First see how you feel tonight and in the morning. All I want to do tonight is hold you and soothe you. You do not have to service me tonight" Kayley said, meaning sex. Then she said. "I'm barefoot for hours, so my feet dont smell"
"Its okay, smelling your feet now would probably make me throw up anyway. Raincheck on those things" Ross said.
After digesting their food, Ross and Kayley climbed back into bed. Ross kept napping and waking up. Kayley tried to sleep, but was upset.
"If you dont feel better tomorrow I want you to call the Doctor" Kayley said.
"I said I would go into the office, but I did not say I would call the Doctor. Fuck him" Ross said.
"If you feel like this and dont call him, you might be the one who will be fucked, and not by me. Just see how you feel" Kayley said quietly.
Ross nodded off again. He awakened about 2 am,. sipped some apple juice, and the next thing he knew, he was in the bathroom, sick to his stomach.
Kayley awakened when she heard Ross. "We dont know whether it was what you ate, or a virus. You look and feel like shit" Kayley said.
"Let;s just see" Ross said.
On Thursday morning, Kayley had to get dressed for work. Ross wanted to go in for at least a few hours, but when he tried to get up, he felt dizzy, and collapsed in bed.
"Call a nurse. I have to go to the playpen" Kayley said, referring to school.
"I probably will have to. I'm really puzzled and pissed. I dont know what this is" Ross said.
"One more day, and then with the weekend coming up, either you are calling the Doctor or I will call him I swear" Kayley said.
"Okay," Ross said, weakly calling a nurse who came over.
"This one will probably just sleep or rest. He came home from a business trip last night with what might be a bug, just dont let him go to the office no matter what" Kayley said.
"I will make sure he does not" The nurse said.
The phone was quiet, except when Vic called Ross about noon.
"Ross, I know you're busy, but when I did not hear from you, I wanted to check, what's going on down there" Vic said.
"I'm, home, I came home late last night. I either caught something or I dont know what. Kayley's at work. I have a nurse here with me. I may be in tomorrow if I'm feeling better, or if not Monday,. Please do not tell anyone I'm home and in New York. Let them all think I'm in OKC. I need to rest and get rid of whatever the hell this is" Ross said.
"Okay, feel better. I will see you tomorrow or Monday" Vic said.
Late that afternoon, Kayley arrived home. Ross was dozing. Kayley planted a light kiss on Ross's cheek which awakened him.,
"How does the male feel?" Kayley asked.
"Exhausted. All I want to do is sleep" Ross said.
"Are you hungry?" Kayley asked.
"I dont know. Please just ask the nurse to go home, and sit here and talk to me" Ross said.
Kayley sent the nurse home, and sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing Ross. "I'm so sorry that my baby is sick" Kayley said.
"I'm just weak, Kale. I feel like someone took an energy sapper, and drained all of my energy" Ross said.
"Just rest, and let me soothe you. Any dinner wanted?" Kayley asked.
"Same as last night, pasta with a bit of red sauce, and salad, at least its bland" Ross said.
Kayley ordered the food, and Ross and she sat at the dining room table, and ate it.
"You did not let me smell your feet when you came home" Ross ribbed.
"You do not get my feet until you can fuck me, Mister. You cannot do that in your condition, so raincheck on both" Kayley said.
Ross and Kayley got into bed, and Ross kept slipping in and out of sleep on Thursday night, early Friday morning.
Around 9 am Friday, Ross's cell phone rang. It was Fritz.
"Woooo hoo! We just hit the jackpot. twenty five guys, inclyding some unexpected people , will be signing up. You will be getting a nice commission check soon . Maybe you need to cut trips short more often"
Fritz said.
"Fritz I cant come down there for at least ten days to two weeks. After being there for three days, I stayed home yesterday, and will be staying home today. Let me go into the office next week, and deal with some things, and then I will come down" Ross said.
"I will have to accept that answer. Feel better, partner"
Ross hung up. He texted Kayley, who was at school, and said twenty five investors signing up, mucho money. I will just rest here, and wait for you to get home" Ross said.
Ross called the office, and then got a call waiting from Tim Patrick. He answered Tim's call of course first.
"Ross, I hope you feel better by Monday. I want you to look at this company with me, give me your opinion on it, and then I might buy it. It's big, so you will have time. Right now just rest and get better" Tim said.
"If I was at all better, I would meet you today or tonight, but I cannot just not up to it. You know that I was not even supposed to be here this week. Just give me the weekend to hopefully get rid of this, and then we will meet Monday, anytime, anyplace." Ross promised.
Ross hung up, and tried to doze.
Even when he was not feeling well, Ross had an eventful week.
An oil trip cut short, several days being ill, confined to bed, and now Tim requesting a meeting to evaluate a new company.
Most importantly, Ross needed to get better. Hopefully that would happen that weekend.
Would there be any more surprises between Friday and Monday? Perhaps.
That would be seen.
Early on the morning of the planned trip to OKC, Ross's father rang Ross's cell phone. Ross's father told Ross that Ross's father was in so much pain, that Ross's father needed to have a house call from his doctor, instead of going to the Dr's office.
Ross became upset and worried, but Ross's father said to Ross. "Go about your work, there are people taking care of me. We will keep in touch as we always do"
When Ross got to OKC, his head was spinning so much from that news, that Ross was not sure if he wanted to stay in OKC all week to do an oil show, or get out of there in two or three days, to get back to New York where Ross could be near his father.
On the first day, after Ross had dropped his suitcase off at the hotel, Ross went to the office to meet with Fritz, Steve, and a dozen possible new investors. Then came the usual,. Explanations, discussion, projected well output, investment expectations, etc.
That night was a big steak dinner with yet another meeting, along with bankers.
The following morning, it was out to the oil fields for the show. It was a very hot day, as could be so for OKC in the summer. Ross kept trying to drink iced teas to keep him hydrated, but he felt weak, and a bit sick to his stomach.
After the oil show, and another evening meeting, Ross went back to the hotel, and felt so weak, that he ordered room service, barely ate his food, had a migraine, and tried to rest.
About 10 pm OIKC time, Ross's cell phone rang. Ross was half asleep. It was Kayley.
"How are things going there?" Kayley asked.
"The usual,. Shows, discussions, etc. I feel weak from the heat,, I have a migraine, and I feel a bit sick to my stomach" Ross said.
"Ross, please try to get out of there by tomorrow night Come home, rest, and work at home the rest of the week. You sound terrible" Kayley said.
"You know me, Kale, I'm tough. I will get through this" Ross replied.
"Ross, you are a human being, not a remote controlled robot. Between the concern I know you feel about your Dad, all that must be going on there, and the fsct that you sound awful,, it has to be getting to you. Give yourself a break, and take care of yourself for once" Kayley said calmly.
"I promise you I will be home by sunrise Thursdsy even if we have meetings and dinner meetings tomorrow, and I have to fly all night, is that fair? I wont go near the office for the rest of the week, even if someone offers me the biggest deal to organize a marketing campaign out there, fair enough?" Ross said.
"Yes. I love you. I'm happy you are coming home early, and will be taking care of yourself" Kayley said.
"I will call tomorrow and let you know my flight. I want to do one more day here unless I feel really sick. I think I want to go too. I'm really feeling like I have no energy" Ross said.
The next morning, when Ross got to Fritz and Steve's office, he took them aside.
"Guys, I'm sorry to have to do this. You know I never do. I'm really not feeling well. I'm feeling weak maybe from the heat, and something I might be brewing. I think I need to go home tonight, and I can come back next week or the week after if needed. I need to go home and crash in bed for the next few days" Ross said.
"If you cant go to the fields due to the heat, just sit in on the office meeting part today, then get out of here. We will tell them you have a business matter in New York to attend to immediately, and cant stay. No one has to know your personal business" Fritz said.
Ross smiled "Thanks, buddy. I dont know what this is. I promised Kayley that I'm not going into the office for the rest of the week. Does not seem fair to go there when I had to cut this trip short. Plus., I need a rest from all the carrying on there" Ross said.
After the morning office presentation, Ross said to the potential investors.
"I'm sorry. I have to go back to New York immediately to deal with a pressing business matter., Fritz and Steve will show anyone else around for the rest of the week. If anyone needs me for anything, you all have my cell phone number. Please call me anytime with any questions you have" Ross said.
Ross left the office in an Uber, went back to the hotel packed up and checked out, , went to OKC Airport, got on a noon flight to JFK, texted Kayley to tell her, and was at JFK by 5, and in the door at 530.
Kayley looked at Ross, and was very concerned. "You look absolutely terrible" Kayley said, with concern.
"Hello to you too. Nice way to flatter your husband when he cuts a business trip short and comes home sick," Ross said, starting for the bedroom, and throwing off his clothes.
Ross crawled into bed in his boxer shorts, he had an ice pack on his head, and the lights off.
"How can I help you?" Kayley said.
"Peace, quiet, rest, and maybe sleep. I dont know whether this is a virus, or just heat exhaustion. As you know, it was over one hundred degrees during the shows in those fields. Maybe between that, the traveling, flying, not sleeping much, and work, it all just got to me" Ross said.
Then Ross continued. "I'm not going to let anyone in the office , not even Tim, know I'm home. If I do that I will be getting non stop calls requesting meetings, company examinations, office things, etc. I just cant handle that now. I need a breather" Ross said.
"This person here will not tell anyone. As far as anyone knows, even my sisters, you are in OKC this week. No one will know otherwise unless you want me to tell them" Kayley said.
"Thanks, baby" Ross said, planting a light kiss on Kayley's cheek.
Ross passed out for about 2 hours. Kayley was just resting next to him. Ross opened his eyes, looked at Kayley, and said.
"I'm hungry. I have barely eaten all day" Ross said.
"I will order us two pastas with plain red sauce and two salads, nothing crazy. I do not want trouble" Kayley said.
"Fine" Ross replied.
When the food came, Ross dragged himself to the dining room, table, and , with Kayley along side him, Ross slowly ate his pasta and salad. Ross seemed to be okay. He might just have been tired, and had heat stroke in the brutally hot weather in OKC.
"I'm feeling a bit better. Maybe I just needed to eat and get out of the heat" Ross said.
"If you go anywhere near the O FF ICE tomorrow I will kill you, mister" Kayley said.
"The most I would do, if I feel up to it, would be to sleep or rest in the morning, and go in at noon or one for four hours. That is a major question mark. If I feel any weakness, sickness, or pain, I will skip it and stay here" Ross said.
"First see how you feel tonight and in the morning. All I want to do tonight is hold you and soothe you. You do not have to service me tonight" Kayley said, meaning sex. Then she said. "I'm barefoot for hours, so my feet dont smell"
"Its okay, smelling your feet now would probably make me throw up anyway. Raincheck on those things" Ross said.
After digesting their food, Ross and Kayley climbed back into bed. Ross kept napping and waking up. Kayley tried to sleep, but was upset.
"If you dont feel better tomorrow I want you to call the Doctor" Kayley said.
"I said I would go into the office, but I did not say I would call the Doctor. Fuck him" Ross said.
"If you feel like this and dont call him, you might be the one who will be fucked, and not by me. Just see how you feel" Kayley said quietly.
Ross nodded off again. He awakened about 2 am,. sipped some apple juice, and the next thing he knew, he was in the bathroom, sick to his stomach.
Kayley awakened when she heard Ross. "We dont know whether it was what you ate, or a virus. You look and feel like shit" Kayley said.
"Let;s just see" Ross said.
On Thursday morning, Kayley had to get dressed for work. Ross wanted to go in for at least a few hours, but when he tried to get up, he felt dizzy, and collapsed in bed.
"Call a nurse. I have to go to the playpen" Kayley said, referring to school.
"I probably will have to. I'm really puzzled and pissed. I dont know what this is" Ross said.
"One more day, and then with the weekend coming up, either you are calling the Doctor or I will call him I swear" Kayley said.
"Okay," Ross said, weakly calling a nurse who came over.
"This one will probably just sleep or rest. He came home from a business trip last night with what might be a bug, just dont let him go to the office no matter what" Kayley said.
"I will make sure he does not" The nurse said.
The phone was quiet, except when Vic called Ross about noon.
"Ross, I know you're busy, but when I did not hear from you, I wanted to check, what's going on down there" Vic said.
"I'm, home, I came home late last night. I either caught something or I dont know what. Kayley's at work. I have a nurse here with me. I may be in tomorrow if I'm feeling better, or if not Monday,. Please do not tell anyone I'm home and in New York. Let them all think I'm in OKC. I need to rest and get rid of whatever the hell this is" Ross said.
"Okay, feel better. I will see you tomorrow or Monday" Vic said.
Late that afternoon, Kayley arrived home. Ross was dozing. Kayley planted a light kiss on Ross's cheek which awakened him.,
"How does the male feel?" Kayley asked.
"Exhausted. All I want to do is sleep" Ross said.
"Are you hungry?" Kayley asked.
"I dont know. Please just ask the nurse to go home, and sit here and talk to me" Ross said.
Kayley sent the nurse home, and sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing Ross. "I'm so sorry that my baby is sick" Kayley said.
"I'm just weak, Kale. I feel like someone took an energy sapper, and drained all of my energy" Ross said.
"Just rest, and let me soothe you. Any dinner wanted?" Kayley asked.
"Same as last night, pasta with a bit of red sauce, and salad, at least its bland" Ross said.
Kayley ordered the food, and Ross and she sat at the dining room table, and ate it.
"You did not let me smell your feet when you came home" Ross ribbed.
"You do not get my feet until you can fuck me, Mister. You cannot do that in your condition, so raincheck on both" Kayley said.
Ross and Kayley got into bed, and Ross kept slipping in and out of sleep on Thursday night, early Friday morning.
Around 9 am Friday, Ross's cell phone rang. It was Fritz.
"Woooo hoo! We just hit the jackpot. twenty five guys, inclyding some unexpected people , will be signing up. You will be getting a nice commission check soon . Maybe you need to cut trips short more often"
Fritz said.
"Fritz I cant come down there for at least ten days to two weeks. After being there for three days, I stayed home yesterday, and will be staying home today. Let me go into the office next week, and deal with some things, and then I will come down" Ross said.
"I will have to accept that answer. Feel better, partner"
Ross hung up. He texted Kayley, who was at school, and said twenty five investors signing up, mucho money. I will just rest here, and wait for you to get home" Ross said.
Ross called the office, and then got a call waiting from Tim Patrick. He answered Tim's call of course first.
"Ross, I hope you feel better by Monday. I want you to look at this company with me, give me your opinion on it, and then I might buy it. It's big, so you will have time. Right now just rest and get better" Tim said.
"If I was at all better, I would meet you today or tonight, but I cannot just not up to it. You know that I was not even supposed to be here this week. Just give me the weekend to hopefully get rid of this, and then we will meet Monday, anytime, anyplace." Ross promised.
Ross hung up, and tried to doze.
Even when he was not feeling well, Ross had an eventful week.
An oil trip cut short, several days being ill, confined to bed, and now Tim requesting a meeting to evaluate a new company.
Most importantly, Ross needed to get better. Hopefully that would happen that weekend.
Would there be any more surprises between Friday and Monday? Perhaps.
That would be seen.
