“Anything that could be construed as bias toward the Boston Buzzards or against the Miami Wave?”
Another head shake.
“Nathan, were there any missed calls on my part that you could see? Should I not have called Brandon Nix offside? He looked offside from my vantage point.”
“He was offside,” Nathan mumbles, his head down.
“Then what would you like me to explain?”
“Um, can you explain the reaction of Brandon Nix? Why did he attack Seamus O’Marra in such a violent way?”
“Normally, I’d reply with something like, ‘can anyone explain what Brandon Nix does?’ However, Mr. Nix and I had spent some time working together on a charity event. While there’s never been any love lost between us, the event caused us to put our petty differences aside for the greater good. In our limited interactions, we have been cordial. I can only assume that Mr. Nix saw me being so egregiously violated that he felt the need to take matters into his own hands. I cannot condone that behavior, and I would expect a hefty penalty for him, just as I would expect the same, if not worse, for Mr. O’Marra. While there is precedence for violence in sports, there is not for sexual assault.” I stand up. “Please let me know how you plan to address the pay issue, including retroactive pay for what I can only assume is a clerical error, as well as the punishment for Seamus O’Marra.”
I stand up and walk out, leaving the room full of men behind.
If you want something done properly, ask a woman.
Chapter 41: Brandon
“Thank you for meetingwith me today.” I shake Justice Williams’s hand. “I appreciate how quickly you were able to make this happen.”
Justice sits down and smiles. “I’m going to have to start paying Callaghan Entay a commission for new clients. First Xavier Henry and now you.”
I smile tightly. “I’m not sure you want me for a client. I’m not sure anyone does.”
“Your reputation certainly precedes you, that’s for sure. I like a good challenge though.”
I fiddle with the glass of water in front of me. We’re meeting for lunch at Davio’s Italian Steakhouse outside Foxborough. I asked Callaghan if his agent would be willing to talk with me about a possible idea.
It’s most likely a stupid idea, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work.
Justice waits patiently for me to start. I’m not normally ever at a loss for words. This time, I want to be careful about what I say. I don’t want to blurt something out simply for shock value.
There’s going to be enough shock if this plan can come to fruition.
“Full disclosure, up to this point, my agent-manager has always been my father. There was never a legally binding contract. However, I have officially terminated him. I’d like to go in a different direction.”
