Chap7-Jokes and Recalling

It had always been a running joke between Chris and Steve since he retired that Chris's problems were the cause of the early retirement and Steve's premature greys. They both knew better of course…but it still amused them still.

"Well you know thanks to you…I've managed to improve my game of golf significantly"

"Good to hear it… well what can I do ya for at any rate?"

In actual fact Steve had a long sustaining knee injury…to let people know of this would be bad for business… Steve prided himself on being a professional…this "retirement" was so that he could recover… whether he wanted to come back…he honestly wasn't sure… he had so much already… he could afford downtime for the rest of his life… be a recluse…spend time with his family…see his baby daughter grow up more…leave it for good… but he'd already had a relaxed time table… so retiring certainly wasn't necessarily a pressing thing anyway…

Still. Face it. He needed time to recover after what happened…

"I called for a chat really… see how things are?"

"Things are… pretty okay?"

"Pretty okay?"

"Okay Okay… they're pretty crappy actually…"

"Why?"

"A number of things really"

"Like what?"

"I hate my physiatrist… and all her questions… she should but out… Mitchell's goons keep calling me…and…well then its two things really"

"Mate that's pretty pathetic…considering"

"Considering what?"

Chris knew deep though that what Steve said was probably true… but he couldn't admit he was wrong…

"Considering it could be worse"

"Fair point"

Just agree…and don't look like you've cocked up!

"So any plans on letting this physiatrist do her job and help ya?"

"Nope"

"Mate… you know what she's keeping you out of… in the end it'll be worth it"

"The nosy b-"

"Don't swear please"

"Sorry… it feels like she's trying to pry in my life…my innermost feeling and thoughts… and it's like…leave me alone"

"I can imagine you would've covered that sentence in a load of other angry words huh?"

"Duh"

"Just try not to take it personally… she's only trying to help you see a solution"

Steve was right…course he was… but damn phyciatrist's are annoying… "Tell me about this… tell me about that" two words…SHUT UP!

Still…

"A solution can only be sought… its not as straight forward and as easy as people think…you've gotta want help…to well get it…"

"Course I want help"

"Then let her do her job. And as for the cronies and Mitchell… well they can be dealt with can't they?"

"Course they can be" Chris laughed

"Well then don't worry about them then poppet!"

Chris laughed more… Steve's voice was so patronising and sarcastic at that point… it was quite funny… in fact he felt a bit stupid for bringing this whole thing up… but a part of him was glad…Steve was a laugh

"They can meet my lil friend and my lil friend can teach them the meaning of shadda up ya you face and respect me fool"

Chris laughed more… not too sure his mind had read into that, then what was really needed.

"Well I'm sure your busy amigo… so I better say adios and go"

"I'm not busy… but yes… I'd hate to fit the bill as well… if this call went on for any longer"

"We defiantly need to meet up some time! If ya need me gimme a shout! Till Then we'll talk later"

With that Chris's phone clicked off…and he stood there monetarily with his phone buzzing in his ear…

Trust Steve to bring the happier side of things to light but they cheered him up nonetheless…and with that Chris pushed open the door and bustled into his house… throwing himself into his leather sofa…

Funny old day it's been

And with that final thought… Chris fell asleep.