Theo And Reed's School Blues

Chapter Eighteen

Theo sucked in his breath. Ok. He called. Now what?

Did he just ask him if his family put hits on his friend and a US senator? Although Jacob wouldn't be thrown much if Theo asked him that. It was pretty much routine for the youngest son of Carlos Giadello, owner of Connecticut based Giadello Construction and Waste Management. And alleged leader of what the feds and cops called a violent dangerous crime family. The most dangerous crime family on the East coast.

What did he say?

" Hello, Jacob. "

" That's all you gonna say, old friend? Since this is the first time I've heard from you in many years. I assume there is a reason for this call. What's up, Walton? "

Theo took a deep breath and uttered four simple words. " Charles LeClair. Senator Hamilton. "

Jacob laughed. He was thrown back to those long ago days when they had studied for hours at his cramped bachelor apartment in grad school.

( " You're always so nervous, Walton. Have some wine. Don't worry. Your virginity is safe with me. " )

" I know these names. They're trending on Twitter as we speak. Breaking News. But. But. But. My friend. What does that have to do with me ? I'm just a very hard working numbers cruncher for my family business. You know I'm in charge now. The old man retired to Florida and I lost the coin flip. "

( " The one thing I love about you, Walton, is that you're so naive. You believe everything. It's so attractive. If only life was different. " )

" Don't bullshit me, Jacob. I know what your family business is. I don't really care. I don't want to get you in trouble. I. I. I just am trying to help a friend whose in some serious shit right now. The cops think he did the murder. I know he didn't. "

" You always were very loyal. Sometimes to a fault. Look. I understand your friend's situation. Murder charges aren't fun. Can relate to that. But I need you to understand something. Ok ? If I answer any of your questions nothing I say will ever lead back to my family. You find out something interesting you prove it on your own. It's not me , Walton. It's my family. They're a bit paranoid. Always have been. Wouldn't want them paying any visits to your husband, would we ? Congratulations on the wedding by the way. I hear you all adopted a couple kids. Domestic life suits you. "

All of a sudden Theo felt dizzy. Germs or no germs he had to sit down on the nasty toilet or he might fall over. How did he know about Reed ? Their kids ? What else did Jacob know? Maybe calling was a bad mistake.

" How do you know about Reed ? And the kids ? "

Jacob laughed heartily. " Stupid question, Walton. Or I should say Walton Fisher. I will always know everything about you. "

( " Just because we aren't dating anymore doesn't mean you're not important to me, Theodore Walton. I'll always be there for you. Always. " )