After Ross started taking the pain medication, his condition improved. To the point where his pain was much less, or non existent.
Ross was managing along, as his shot was thankfully in two days.
Ross was going to stay put, and focus on work, as he loped into the office, talked on the phone, and just did mundane paperwork.
Ross had another situation.
The day had arrived, where Ross's all time favorite newscaster, Jim Gardner from WPVI, the ABC station in Philadelphia, would be giving his last newscast, and then would be retiring for good.
Everyone in the Philadelphia area was posting comments on Gardner's Facebook page, and the WPVI Facebook news page.
While Kayley knew that Ross was shaken about his condition, and waiting for his Botox
Kayley also knew that part of Ross's sullen mood was because of Gardner's retirement, and she was sick of it.
"Are you down because of that silly newscaster retiring? You are a grown man who is CEO of a major company, Ross C! He is just a newscaster! You dont even know the guy personaly!" Kayley clipped.
"Silly newscaster? I beg your pardon Miss Know It All! When I lived in Pennsylvania, and Shelley, my mother was dying, I was living in her apartment all alone every night while going to visit her every day! Gardner helped me calm down from the worst experience of my life! Miss Judgmental! Miss Know It All! How Dare You tell me how to feel, Kayley Ann! If I want to cry my eyes out all night because Gardner, who got me through so many hard times, even symbolically, is retiring, that is my right!"
Ross went into the den to take a nap, carefully setting his watch so he would be awake for the last newscast of Jim Gardner.
Ross's day got even more.. interesting, and emotionally shaking, when Vic unexpectedly showed up at Ross's apartment
"Ross, your assistant Vic is here to see you" The doorman said.
Ross was puzzled, and even concerned, worried.
Vic came upstairs, Rang the bell, and Ross answered the door.
"Vic, is everything okay? How can I help you?" Ross asked.
"Hi Kayley. Ross, may I speak to you in the den privately please?" Vic asked.
"Of course" Ross said, as the two men headed toward the den, and Ross closed the door.
Ross and Vic sat down, and Ross again said.
"Okay, Vic, I'm all ears, how can I help you?" Ross said,.
"Ross, my apologies for coming over here. I probably should and could have told you this in the office, but something has been on my mind. You know that while I love working for you, respect that you want to spend a lot of time in OKC, and appreciate the more than generous pay you give me. I am finding the responsibilities to be at times overwhelming. It is having an effect on my work and my mind. I know that is it unprofessional for me to just resign. Therefore, I feel I need to leave RossShell as soon as possible. I would like this to be my one month notice to allow you time to find someone else to do my job, but the reality is, I feel I need to leave ASAP for personal reasons, and my health" Vic said.
Ross sighed. "Vic, I am so sorry to hear this. You know how much I value you as a person, as my office manager /assistant, and I value all of the time and effort you put into your work, to RossShell,. and to me. I must of course bring up the question. If this is about my giving you a raise, I can definitely do that if you feel you need one" Ross said.
"Thanks, Ross. That is very generous. The money is not even really the issue,. It is more the time and effort of the work, and overseeing the office. Believe me, I respect that you have another major company, and need to travel often for business. I find that my work is emotionally and physically taxing on me As I said, I could think it over , but I'm fairly certain that my mind is made up" Vic said.
Ross sighed. "Okay, Vic, I regret that, and I will miss you every day as a person, seeing you in the office every day, and as my office manager. I respect that you must do whatever you feel you need to. I will not try to coerce you or make you feel guilty for this decision" Ross said.
"Thank You, Ross. I will see you in the office tomorrow" Vic said, rising, walking out of the den, and out the door.
Ross chained the door , sighed, and felt like he had been punched in the gut.
Ross got an iced tea, and sat at the dining room table, stunned.
Kayley looked at Ross
"This is not about Jim Gardner again, is it?" Kayley said.
"No, I mean, I'm sad that Gardner is retiring tonight. Yet, I have a far more serious and personal problem. The conversation I had with Victor. Victor told me that he finds that his work is too taxing on him, and that he wants to retire. Victor essentially gave me his retirement or leaving notice. I'm just stunned. My life, Vic's life, and RossShell, will be far, far different if Vic follows through with what he just told me. He could be frustrated, or talking off the top of his head, but something in his voice and from that conversation , told me that every word he just said to me, he meant" Ross said, sullenly.
Ross was of course sad that Jim Gardner was retiring. Yet, Jim Gardner was a news anchor who Ross would not be able to watch anymore.
Victor's departure, if Victor was serious, would change Ross forever.
It had been an earth shattering day for Ross.
Was Victor talking off the top of his head? Would Victor change his mind? Could Ross get Victor to reconsider?
The news Ross had received from Victor on that day, would be seen going forward.
Ross was managing along, as his shot was thankfully in two days.
Ross was going to stay put, and focus on work, as he loped into the office, talked on the phone, and just did mundane paperwork.
Ross had another situation.
The day had arrived, where Ross's all time favorite newscaster, Jim Gardner from WPVI, the ABC station in Philadelphia, would be giving his last newscast, and then would be retiring for good.
Everyone in the Philadelphia area was posting comments on Gardner's Facebook page, and the WPVI Facebook news page.
While Kayley knew that Ross was shaken about his condition, and waiting for his Botox
Kayley also knew that part of Ross's sullen mood was because of Gardner's retirement, and she was sick of it.
"Are you down because of that silly newscaster retiring? You are a grown man who is CEO of a major company, Ross C! He is just a newscaster! You dont even know the guy personaly!" Kayley clipped.
"Silly newscaster? I beg your pardon Miss Know It All! When I lived in Pennsylvania, and Shelley, my mother was dying, I was living in her apartment all alone every night while going to visit her every day! Gardner helped me calm down from the worst experience of my life! Miss Judgmental! Miss Know It All! How Dare You tell me how to feel, Kayley Ann! If I want to cry my eyes out all night because Gardner, who got me through so many hard times, even symbolically, is retiring, that is my right!"
Ross went into the den to take a nap, carefully setting his watch so he would be awake for the last newscast of Jim Gardner.
Ross's day got even more.. interesting, and emotionally shaking, when Vic unexpectedly showed up at Ross's apartment
"Ross, your assistant Vic is here to see you" The doorman said.
Ross was puzzled, and even concerned, worried.
Vic came upstairs, Rang the bell, and Ross answered the door.
"Vic, is everything okay? How can I help you?" Ross asked.
"Hi Kayley. Ross, may I speak to you in the den privately please?" Vic asked.
"Of course" Ross said, as the two men headed toward the den, and Ross closed the door.
Ross and Vic sat down, and Ross again said.
"Okay, Vic, I'm all ears, how can I help you?" Ross said,.
"Ross, my apologies for coming over here. I probably should and could have told you this in the office, but something has been on my mind. You know that while I love working for you, respect that you want to spend a lot of time in OKC, and appreciate the more than generous pay you give me. I am finding the responsibilities to be at times overwhelming. It is having an effect on my work and my mind. I know that is it unprofessional for me to just resign. Therefore, I feel I need to leave RossShell as soon as possible. I would like this to be my one month notice to allow you time to find someone else to do my job, but the reality is, I feel I need to leave ASAP for personal reasons, and my health" Vic said.
Ross sighed. "Vic, I am so sorry to hear this. You know how much I value you as a person, as my office manager /assistant, and I value all of the time and effort you put into your work, to RossShell,. and to me. I must of course bring up the question. If this is about my giving you a raise, I can definitely do that if you feel you need one" Ross said.
"Thanks, Ross. That is very generous. The money is not even really the issue,. It is more the time and effort of the work, and overseeing the office. Believe me, I respect that you have another major company, and need to travel often for business. I find that my work is emotionally and physically taxing on me As I said, I could think it over , but I'm fairly certain that my mind is made up" Vic said.
Ross sighed. "Okay, Vic, I regret that, and I will miss you every day as a person, seeing you in the office every day, and as my office manager. I respect that you must do whatever you feel you need to. I will not try to coerce you or make you feel guilty for this decision" Ross said.
"Thank You, Ross. I will see you in the office tomorrow" Vic said, rising, walking out of the den, and out the door.
Ross chained the door , sighed, and felt like he had been punched in the gut.
Ross got an iced tea, and sat at the dining room table, stunned.
Kayley looked at Ross
"This is not about Jim Gardner again, is it?" Kayley said.
"No, I mean, I'm sad that Gardner is retiring tonight. Yet, I have a far more serious and personal problem. The conversation I had with Victor. Victor told me that he finds that his work is too taxing on him, and that he wants to retire. Victor essentially gave me his retirement or leaving notice. I'm just stunned. My life, Vic's life, and RossShell, will be far, far different if Vic follows through with what he just told me. He could be frustrated, or talking off the top of his head, but something in his voice and from that conversation , told me that every word he just said to me, he meant" Ross said, sullenly.
Ross was of course sad that Jim Gardner was retiring. Yet, Jim Gardner was a news anchor who Ross would not be able to watch anymore.
Victor's departure, if Victor was serious, would change Ross forever.
It had been an earth shattering day for Ross.
Was Victor talking off the top of his head? Would Victor change his mind? Could Ross get Victor to reconsider?
The news Ross had received from Victor on that day, would be seen going forward.
