Horizon

Two

Coins was blinded by the oppen curtains Fox had just extended. Sundays were always the worst.
It was mostly the same thing over and over again, with nothing really fun happening. Everything was boring when they were on vacation. Always the same... clubs, bars and ladies. Yesterday was Naja and today was probably going to be Edna or Genevra, depending on his envy. A lot of his crew loved when no work was announced, the ladies... He saw breaks more like missed opportunities. In just two more hours of working, it could double his salary at the end of the year. That for him... he always thought... was then time better than the female.
-Admiral wants us all at the Barbarian in twenty minutes. So get your ass up and put some clean clothes on.  Fox said while clearing the bedside table.
-What's going on? delicately pronounce the great looking woman next to Coins.
-Nothing...take the money from my wallet and go.
She stands up
-Where is it?
He points the sofa, -In my coat.
and after putting her close back, she was gone.

-So in twenty minutes you said? Coins ask, scrubbing his eyes a little.
-Now in sixteen.

-What do you think he's gonna tell us? Comment the naked man, after hurrying to get to his dressing. 
-Don't know! Maybe he's gonna give us plans for today or get his words back on the project.
-Yeah maybe. Do... I don't think it's really proper to do that.
-True, it's rare he gives work as an announcement and it would be strange of him to change that if it's not really important information.
-So what does he want us to know that's so important for him to do an announcement to all the crew?
-Maybe you should stop questioning yourself and hurry up man!
Coins, following the advice, speeds up and finishes dressing up.

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At the Barbarian, Admiral is waiting for them in the VIP section.
-Hey my guys, you're three minutes late, we've all been waiting for you! greets the Admiral.
-Sorry boss, Coins was asleep when we got the message. Fox responded.
-It's okay for today. Little Ricky on the other side isn't going to have the same chance as you two with his thirteen minutes.
-How can you know he's gonna be that late?
-I just know Coins... I just know.

They then join all the groups and sit down on a velvet sofa. 
-Everyone... starts saying the boss, positioning himself to the center of attention... Please be silent for the announcement I need to make.
The little crowd in front of him who shouted all over the place starts calming themself.
-All of you know certainly that I'm getting old and in exactly one day, celebrating my fifty-ninth birthday...
-Fuck I forgot that said Coins to Fox during the listening.
-But... it's not exactly the reason for your coming because my dear friends and colleagues... May I announce to you all the sad news of my diagnosis of  lung cancer. 
The room who once got silent began to get shattered by awfully loud whispers.  Nobody was ready for that sort of announcement. 
-Holly christ... What are we going to do?  Remark the earlier naked man.
-What about his replacement? He heard someone say in the back.

-Come down people, come down. finally uttered the boss... There is no need to get crazy about it.
Because of the late discovery of my cancer, the doctor gave me approximately two months to live. Only, no worries are needed, there is still enough time to figure out who will be my predecessor. 

The two guys are sitting in a denial bath -It's unbelievable, Coins says.
Fox can't find anything else to say... -Where fucked!
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Coins and Fox were outside of the bar, on the balcony. They knew what it all meant. This situation was fantastic for anyone who would give their life to get this position. Only... this also meant it was life threatening for everyone slightly in the possible choice of the boss.

Fox can't stop turning on himself -It doesn't sounds good, Coins, not at all. 
-I know, I know. But it doesn't concern us that much, does it?
-Well you never know, we may seem close to the Admiral to some of the crew... I know Dapper and Jackal for example are ready to cut a lot of throats to get the job.
-But you?
-Me what?
-Do you want the job?
-Of course I do, you want it too don't you?
-Of course, who wouldn't!
...-Then we'll have to get prepared for all eventualities.
-Understood!