When Ross answered the phone, it was Fritz.
"Ross, when you get down here, we may, or may not, have trouble. It almost sounds.. stupid, but, because of the fact that we own slash owned so many wells in Oklahoma, and now want to explore our land in Texas to see if the find there matches up with the Geology reports we have, the Texas Energy Commission is being a major pain in our asses, and is not sure that they want to grant us the drilling permits to open up the wells" Fritz said.
"Oh.. Damn" Ross said.
"It's okay, partner and buddy.. you can say fuck in this case. This delay might cost us a Hell of a lot of money. We will still have Alan in the Oklahoma wells of course, but it might.. diminish his interest in the Texas holdings" Fritz said.
"Fritz, can we try to talk to the Texas Energy Commission, and if they dont cooperate with us, can Alan threaten to sue them , or sue them to get them to grant us a drilling right or drilling permit?" Ross asked.
"Partner, do YOU want to get stuck and tied up in court on something like this? Can you possibly imagine how much in legal fees, filings, continuances , judge's hearings, etc etc etc?" Fritz said
"Okay, so what is the answer?" Ross asked.
"Change your flight to a later flight to allow yourself time to get here, get your ass down here. We will meet with Alan anywhere we have to, and try to figure this out. You have to take as much time on this as you have to. No temper tantrums from Tim The Child and The Teacher, got it?" Fritz said.
"Clearly. I will be there by this evening, whatever I have to do" Ross said.
Ross clicked Fritz off, and felt a sinking feeling over him. Ross changed his flight to a 1 pm flight to OKC from JFK, landing in the early evening, and texted it to Fritz.
Kayley had not left for work yet. Ross came out of the den, with a look of dismay on his face.
"Ross, you look like your whole world just came to an end. What on earth is the matter, baby?" Kayley said.
Ross sighed. "Except for you leaving me again, or one of us God Forbid getting seriously sick or passing away, the worst possible business thing. We were full speed ahead on the Texas drilling, and have been stopped in our tracks by the Texas Energy Commission. Heaven only knows how much reserves of natural gas in the ground, that we now have to discuss before basically a political organization, and might end up in court with!" Ross said sadly
"Oh, Ross, I'm so sorry. I think you should go see Fritz and Steve, call up Alan the Attorney, and talk to him. Maybe he can get these people to ease or compromise their position , or can sue them" Kayley said.
"That is exactly what I plan to do, once I kiss you goodbye, go to JFK, and hop on that plane to Dallas and OKC., and see Fritz, Steve and Alan. It could be nothing, small, semi serious, very serious or catastrophic. " Ross said.
Just then , Ross's cell phone rang. It was none other than.. Baby Timmy.
"It's Baby Timmy. I cant talk to him and deal with his bullshit now. I am going to text him and tell him I';m already on my way on the trip" Ross said, taking his cell phone, and doing just that.
"Ross, calm down, and just go down there, and see the lay of the land before you go off. " Kayley said.
Ross kissed Kayley
"Calm , rational teacher. What would I do without my other half" Ross said.
"You would have been divorced, out of business, and penniless years ago" Kayley said.
Ross left for the airport, got on the plane, sipped two iced teas, ate nothing, and was just in the most.. sinking mood.
Ross changed planes in Dallas, went to OKC airport, and then went to the office to meet Fritz and Steve.
By then it was late afternoon.
The Drama, The "Fun" was just beginning.
What else would happen?
That would now be seen.
"Ross, when you get down here, we may, or may not, have trouble. It almost sounds.. stupid, but, because of the fact that we own slash owned so many wells in Oklahoma, and now want to explore our land in Texas to see if the find there matches up with the Geology reports we have, the Texas Energy Commission is being a major pain in our asses, and is not sure that they want to grant us the drilling permits to open up the wells" Fritz said.
"Oh.. Damn" Ross said.
"It's okay, partner and buddy.. you can say fuck in this case. This delay might cost us a Hell of a lot of money. We will still have Alan in the Oklahoma wells of course, but it might.. diminish his interest in the Texas holdings" Fritz said.
"Fritz, can we try to talk to the Texas Energy Commission, and if they dont cooperate with us, can Alan threaten to sue them , or sue them to get them to grant us a drilling right or drilling permit?" Ross asked.
"Partner, do YOU want to get stuck and tied up in court on something like this? Can you possibly imagine how much in legal fees, filings, continuances , judge's hearings, etc etc etc?" Fritz said
"Okay, so what is the answer?" Ross asked.
"Change your flight to a later flight to allow yourself time to get here, get your ass down here. We will meet with Alan anywhere we have to, and try to figure this out. You have to take as much time on this as you have to. No temper tantrums from Tim The Child and The Teacher, got it?" Fritz said.
"Clearly. I will be there by this evening, whatever I have to do" Ross said.
Ross clicked Fritz off, and felt a sinking feeling over him. Ross changed his flight to a 1 pm flight to OKC from JFK, landing in the early evening, and texted it to Fritz.
Kayley had not left for work yet. Ross came out of the den, with a look of dismay on his face.
"Ross, you look like your whole world just came to an end. What on earth is the matter, baby?" Kayley said.
Ross sighed. "Except for you leaving me again, or one of us God Forbid getting seriously sick or passing away, the worst possible business thing. We were full speed ahead on the Texas drilling, and have been stopped in our tracks by the Texas Energy Commission. Heaven only knows how much reserves of natural gas in the ground, that we now have to discuss before basically a political organization, and might end up in court with!" Ross said sadly
"Oh, Ross, I'm so sorry. I think you should go see Fritz and Steve, call up Alan the Attorney, and talk to him. Maybe he can get these people to ease or compromise their position , or can sue them" Kayley said.
"That is exactly what I plan to do, once I kiss you goodbye, go to JFK, and hop on that plane to Dallas and OKC., and see Fritz, Steve and Alan. It could be nothing, small, semi serious, very serious or catastrophic. " Ross said.
Just then , Ross's cell phone rang. It was none other than.. Baby Timmy.
"It's Baby Timmy. I cant talk to him and deal with his bullshit now. I am going to text him and tell him I';m already on my way on the trip" Ross said, taking his cell phone, and doing just that.
"Ross, calm down, and just go down there, and see the lay of the land before you go off. " Kayley said.
Ross kissed Kayley
"Calm , rational teacher. What would I do without my other half" Ross said.
"You would have been divorced, out of business, and penniless years ago" Kayley said.
Ross left for the airport, got on the plane, sipped two iced teas, ate nothing, and was just in the most.. sinking mood.
Ross changed planes in Dallas, went to OKC airport, and then went to the office to meet Fritz and Steve.
By then it was late afternoon.
The Drama, The "Fun" was just beginning.
What else would happen?
That would now be seen.
