Robbie stood outside the door, gathered his courage and knocked. Part of him felt really silly for being nervous, this was Beck after all and they had gone through Hollywood Arts together, but the other part said that this was a job interview and you really could not afford to mess it up.
Beck: Come in
Robbie entered and closed the door behind him.
Beck got up from behind his desk and extended his hand to Robbie:
Beck: Robbie! How are you? Good to see you again. Have a seat.
Robbie shook Beck's hand and then settled into the comfortable chair.
Beck: It is really good of you to come in, Robbie, with Trina out I can use some extra help right now.
Robbie: Yes, by the way congratulations again on the twins, Cat and I can't wait to see them.
Beck glanced down at his wristwatch and thought a moment.
Beck: I have an idea. After we talk here I will get Tori and we can stop and pick up Cat. I will take us to lunch and then we can all go to the hospital to visit.
Robbie: That sounds great, I am sure Cat would love to see them!
For the next hour Beck and Robbie discussed the product line and Robbie filled out his employment forms. Beck informed Robbie of his expectations and went over policies and procedures. Robbie was very much into audio equipment and he learned very easily, he was also quite excited about the audio line he was going to be representing as it was the state of the art in audio systems.
Robbie: This system is incredible, I would love to have one in my house, never mind my car.
Beck: Actually there is a 110 volt version available for the sales force so they can demo it inside to clients. From what I hear it is great home system too. Maybe someday we will market one.
Robbie: It might be worth expanding into the home stereo market.
Beck: From what I understand we can barely keep up with automobile orders right now, but if that demand levels off some day, who knows? If you are still here then maybe you can head that expansion.
Robbie: Just so we are clear, I do want to be an actor first, and so does Cat. I mean I appreciate this job right now because I have nothing, but if the opportunity arises to do something in my field you know I am going to try for it. Heck I should not have to explain that to you, you are an actor too.
Beck: Believe me I understand. I had to think about this position for a while but then I realized that I had two children coming so the right decision was already made for me. You and Cat don't have that but there still is eating and paying the bills. Not every actor in L.A goes right into acting either, check out all the waiters and waitresses in restaurants and maids and staff in hotels.
Robbie: I know, I just wanted you to understand that if my opportunity comes up I will be taking it.
Beck; No Problem, Robbie, in the meantime lets concentrate on eating and paying the bills. Speaking of which, let's do lunch.
Robbie: Ok, can we call Cat and let her know we are coming to get her?
Beck: Sure here is my cell phone call her while we are driving,
Beck handed his phone to Robbie then opened the door. While Robbie was dialing he told Tori of their plans and all of them walked to Beck's car for the trip to Robbie's.
Cat was waiting for them when they arrived and quickly got into the car.
Beck: Is Nozu's ok with everyone?
Everyone in the car agreed, so Beck drove off to Nozu's for lunch.
Mrs. Kim: Good afternoon welcome to Nozu's
Beck: Thank you; we have four for lunch please.
Mrs. Kim: Ah it's the pretty boyfriend, where is the playwright today?
Beck: Actually I am not sure. I am married now but not to her. My wife just had twins and is still in the hospital.
Mrs. Kim: Ah well congratulations, hopefully your new wife will not dangle your children from the ceiling like that one. (Pointing to Tori)
Tori: How many more times do I have to say I am sorry for that?
Mrs. Kim: Wait until someone dangles your children, from the ceiling for hours, then you tell me!
Mrs. Kim turns to Beck and smiles sweetly.
Mrs. Kim: I will be back to take your orders in a minute.
Cat: She seems to remember you.
Tori: Yes, I wish she would forget already.
Car: Why did you try to kill her daughter?
Tori: I didn't, Jade and I just did not want her to sing while you were in the well. First it was stupid, and second she was awful.
Cat: That was no reason to kill her though.
Tori: We didn't, we just left her hanging and never cued her song, at least not the first night when Jade's dad was in the audience.
Mrs. Kim returned and Beck gave her the orders.
Robbie: Well at least she likes Beck.
The group had a quick lunch and then drove over to the hospital.
Beck was the first to enter the room:
Beck: Hey baby, I am here, do you feel up to a visit?
Trina: from you, anytime sweetie
Beck: Well actually Tori is here and Cat and Robbie too.
Trina: Well, the more the merrier, bring 'em all in.
Beck opened the door and everyone came into the room.
Trina: Hey everybody!
Tori: Hi Trina
Beck: Hi Sweetie
Cat and Robbie: Hello Trina, how are you?
Trina: Cat, Robbie it is so nice to see you two again. How are you doing?
Robbie: Pretty well. Cat: Just great.
Trina: Cat I was so sorry that your show was not renewed, it looked like it was going to be pretty cute.
Cat: I know I had such fun, but the test group did not like it.
Trina: So what are your plans now?
Cat: Robbie is going to work for Beck for a while!
Trina: Oh that is so great.
Tori: When are they bringing up the twins again?
Trina: They are due to be fed anytime now. The nurses should be bringing them in shortly.
Robbie: Are they being bottle fed or…
Trina: No Robbie, my babies get the real thing. I spent enough time growing these things, may as well put them to use.
Just then two nurses came in with the twins
Nurse 1: Ok who is going to be first?
Trina: Better do David, he is usually starving.
Trina loosened her blouse and since she had no bra on her hardened nipple was ready. The nurse placed David on Trina's chest and he immediately crawled into the proper position and popped the nipple into his mouth and began to suck.
Trina: Now there is a man who knows exactly what he wants and how to get it, just like his daddy.
Beck blushed bright red at that comment.
Tori glanced down at he own smallish breast.
Tori: Well Trina now I understand why Beck ended up dating you and Jade but not me.
Cat looked down at her own small but perky chest.
Cat: Well I guess that lets me out too.
Beck: Hey come on guys, you are making me sound really shallow here.
Trina: I am not complaining, dear.
David was finished so Trina burped him and handed him to Cat who was thrilled to be holding him.
Trina covered up her first breast and arranged the second for Marie and she was soon happily feeding from her mommy too.
Cat: David is adorable; he looks just like his daddy!
Beck: Thanks Cat, I always thought you were kind of cute too.
Cat: blushed a bit as she just realized she called Beck adorable, and at his reply.
Robbie: hey, are you trying to make time with my woman?
Cat: Who talks like that?
Tori: Heroes in old western movies I think.
Robbie: That's where I heard it!
Cat: I don't think Robbie has anything to worry about; Beck is happily married with two beautiful children and a beautiful wife.
Trina: I like the sound of that!
Cat handed David off to Tori and he seemed to eagerly reach for his aunt. Once in her arms he looked ready to go to sleep .Robbie and Cat could not help holding each other's hand and giving a little squeeze.
Trina: Beck have you heard anything from the realtor?
Beck: No I was going to call this week, why?
Trina: Well they are going to be kicking me out of here in a few more days so home is going to get pretty tight soon.
Beck: Do you want me to decide without you?
Trina: You may have too. Bring Tori or mom if you find something. Their taste should be similar to mine and at least a woman's view.
Beck: Ok, well we are going to head back to work. I will call the realtor and if she has nothing I will be back this evening to see you.
Trina: Ok, bye sweetheart, bye everyone thanks for coming.
They all said goodbye to Trina and left.
Beck: When we get back, Robbie I will have Tori show you around the company and give you a briefing package. I am going to call the realtor and then I have work to finish up. When do you want to start?
Robbie: I am pretty free to start whenever. I can start tomorrow if you want.
Beck: Ok, Tori make it happen and let's get going.
Beck went into his office and Tori took Robbie and Cat on a tour of the facility. When she was done she gave Robbie an employment package and said goodbye. Robbie and Cat headed home for the day.
Beck had great luck on the phone to the realtor. Apparently she had found something she thought was perfect and was anxious for him to go and see it. He scheduled her for right after work and talked to Tori about coming along to check it out.
They quickly finished up the work for the day and sent out the orders. Beck then drove with Tori over to the realtor's office.
Peggy Thompson was a tall leggy blonde when probably came to Hollywood hoping to become a star, and never made it. What she did instead was to trade on her looks and drive to become one of the best realtors in town especially when it came to high end properties. Beck and Trina would have never thought of using her, because they were just starting out, but it appears that Beck's uncle had different ideas for his California president of operations. He had sent Peggy a retainer and indicated the credit line that she could have for Beck's purchase. It was obvious that he had no idea about California real estate, because his retainer would have covered the cost of most houses Beck was thinking of, and the additional credit line smacked of pure luxury.
Peggy drove Beck and Tori to a home in the Hollywood Hills with a fantastic view of the city below.
The house was beautiful, in move-in condition and well within the price range that Beck's uncle had provided. The house had 15 rooms, a large beautiful kitchen and a fantastic master suite with a bedroom next door that was perfect for a nursery. The house also boasted 5 bedrooms with 4 baths and a three car garage. There was also a beautiful pool on the premises.
Beck and Tori walked through the place in a daze, completely smitten by its grandeur and opulence, and amazed by the fact that they actually had enough money to consider it.
When they came to the end of the showing Beck signed the contract without even thinking twice. Wait until Trina saw this!
Beck and Tori drove off, feeling that they had accomplished a great deal that day.