The Affair

Chapter 4.1 - Winning the Client

Friday, May 27, 2022, 9:58am

Ring!

William's eyes are drawn to his work phone, knowing that his meeting with Spencer McCallen is about to start. Clearing his throat, he picks up the receiver and answers.

"Yes?"

"Mr. Reiner, I have a Mr. Spencer McCallen here to see you," Rebecca says, her tone pleasant and homely.

"Of course, I'll be right there."

Hanging up, he rises from his desk and adjusts his suit jacket. "This is it..." he thinks to himself, heading for the door. Before he could open his door, Fallon enters into his office, aware of Spencer's arrival and ready to play out her task.

"Okay, it's time. How do I look?" he asks, straightening his posture.

Without a thought, Fallon reaches out and adjusts his tie, tucking it neatly under the clip. She then pulls a long brown hair that was resting near his collar before tossing it away.

"Very handsome, sir," she says, taking a small step back, "I'll be in your office. Let's do this!"

Her positive energy is contagious, and it triggers a confident smile as he nods and leaves the room. Towards the reception desk he struts, seeing the large man he remembers from his law school years sitting on the couch in the visitor's area. "You haven't change one bit..." he thinks to himself, seeing his old colleague dressed in a pressed grey suit, charcoal button-down, bolo tie, brown leather cowboy boots, and a thick mustache.

Sensing his approach, Spencer turns his head and smirks as their eyes meet. A small groan leaves his lips as he rises from the couch, and he fixes a black felt cowboy hat on his head. Standing up straight with his broad shoulders back and barrel chest puffed out, he stands at an intimidating 6'3, a little over 2 inches taller than William. He is a burly mountain of a man, but those that know him can see the exuberant young lad cuddling a soft kitten on the inside.

"Spencer McCallen..." he says, slightly raising his chin as he slips his right hand into his pocket.

"William Reiner..." Spencer responds, crossing his arms.

"You son of a bitch..."

"You coy bastard..."

The men then break character, chuckling as they both greet each other with a strong handshake.

"Wow, it's good to see you, Spencer," William says with a quick pat to his colleague's shoulder.

"Same here, Will! You look great," Spencer fires back before turning to Rebecca at the reception desk, "Sorry about the language, darlin."

Rebecca chuckles and waves off his kind apology. "It's no problem, sir."

Spencer smiles and lets out a hearty chuckle. "I gotta tell ya, William, it feels damn good to be back in Texas."

"You've been in Montana too long. Miss the heat, I bet?" he says, leading Spencer towards his office as he shoots Rebecca a quick non-verbal 'thank you'.

The two men continue to exchange quick pleasantries as they enter into William's office. Stepping inside, Spencer's attention is immediately drawn to Fallon, eying the petite beauty standing near the couches with her hands in front of her waist like a proper lady. Setting down his briefcase onto the surface closest to him, he approaches her as William initiates the introductions.

"Spencer, I want you to meet my assistant, Fallon Mara. Believe it or not, Fallon has only been with the firm for little over a month, but her support has been critical to my work," he states, watching Fallon bashfully smile from the praise. "Our teamwork is truly unmatched, and I'm lucky to have her..."