Nick sat in the back of the limo although for someone riding in a limo he was far from relaxed. One he was in a limo Nick was gonna rent a car to get to the station, but his boss had his limo pick him up. Two wearing a suit and tie wasn't the most comfortable thing he owned. He wanted to be in a pair of Nikes, blue jeans and his favorite Batman T-Shirt. Lastly he was the new kid in school in terms of being at WXQR the awkward adjustment phase and so on. The one thing he was looking forward to was seeing Jason & Holden again. It had been a couple of years since he saw them and they were two of the best friends he ever had. If it wasn't for them Nick would've never made it through the break up with Jennifer in college. Sure they e-mailed, facebooked, and skyped every so often and played Fantasy Football on line but living with them was on a whole different scale. Not to mention he had to admit it; he missed his mom. 

Nick took in the skyline of Miami and was just in awe of everything. Yeah he had seen DC more than a few times, but those were Government Buildings and things that always showed up on tourist shows. This city had a whole different vibe and energy that Nick had never felt before. 

Just then the limo driver buzzed the intercom and said, "We're approaching the Fleming Building Mr. Dawson."

Nick just looked at the intercom and then pushed a button and said, [B]"Thank you, and it's Nick please you say Mr. Dawson I'm expecting to see my dad and he's been dead for over 16 years. Thank you."[/B]

The limo came to a stop and within a matter of seconds the driver was opening the door. Nick got out with a folder in hand and looked around and shook his head. He said, [B]"We are not in Kansas anymore Toto." [/B]

The driver chuckled when he said that and Nick looked back at him. He said, [B]"Oh sorry I don't know how much to tip you. I ummmm....." [/B]

The driver said with a smile, "No tip is necessary Nick. My name is A-J welcome to Miami." The two men shook hands and A-J said, "Lighten up Nick you already got the job. Just enjoy it now."

Nick smiled for the first time since he set foot in Miami and said, [B]"Thank you A-J."[/B] A-J tipped his cap to Nick and said, "Go on in and knock 'em dead. I'll be here when Mr. Silva calls to come and get you."

Nick nodded and headed into the office building that seemed to tower over the rest of the city. He approached the front desk and the security guard looked up and Nick said, [B]"Hi Nick Dawson here to see Bob Covington of WXQR." [/B]Just then someone was right next to Nick and said, "Well nice to finally put a face to the name." Nick looked over at a gentleman with white hair and a goatee in a blue t-shirt black jeans and biker boots. He stick his hand out and said, "Bob Covington nice to see you Nick. Just call me Bob-O."

Nick returned the handshake and said, [B]"Nice to finally meet you to Bob-O."[/B]

Bob-O said, "That's your paperwork I'm assuming,"

Nick replied, [B]"Yeah got all the tax forms filled out and all that jazz."[/B] Bob-O motioned for him to give him the files. Once Nick did he gave them to the security guard and said, "Call Jeanine in H-R tell her get cracking on processing these forms a-s-a-p."

The Security Guard nodded and began to make his phone call. Bob-O motioned to Nick and said, "Come on let's go introduce you to the rest of the crew," The two men walked to the elevator and began their ride to the 25th floor. Bob-O said with his head shaking, "Nice suit and tie," Nick looked and said, [B]"Well I'm just trying to make...." [/B]Bob-O interrupted and said, "a good first impression. Nick you got the job already no need for that stuff. One thing we pride ourselves on in this place besides doing the best job that we can for a more than generous and gracious owner is to be ourselves." Bob-O looked at Nick closely and said, "So the first chance you get lose the suit and put your earring back in."

The elevator doors opened and the two men exited as a beautiful auburn haired receptionist said, "Bob-O Mr. Silva said he'd be here in the next ten minutes to talk with Nick for a few moments. He's on his way to Dallas for final negotiations with Mr. Arronson about next season."

Bob-O nodded and said, "Okay thanks Emily." Emily looked at Nick and said, "Welcome to WXQR Nick. Don't be afraid to dress down." Nick replied with a smile, [B]"Thank you. I'll try to remember that."[/B]

The next few moments were spent with Bob-O showing Nick around the studios, the offices, and the production rooms explaining to him how things were done at WXQR until they finally ended up in Bob-O's office. Bob-O opened up a mini-fridge and asked, "Care for a drink?"

Nick replied, [B]"Bottled water if you got it."[/B] Bob-O got him his water and motioned for Nick to have a seat. Nick sat down and Bob-O said, "Okay Nick gave you the ins & outs of this place now for some unwritten rules. One Mr Silva is a gracious and good man. If he believes in you he will back you all the way, but don't mistake his kindness for weakness. I've seen him destroy careers of people who were in this business for 10+ years. Two Mike Brooks the midnight guy he thinks he should've gotten your job and our intern Michelle Springer should've gotten his job. They're seeing one another and Mike is a snake in the grass he's gunning for my job. Although he doesn't know that I know about that or that he's covering for a lot of Michelle's mistakes in the production room. I can't prove it all yet but when I do he's gone and so is she, but don't worry about it stay close to me and I'll watch your back. We keep him here because he does a good job but sooner or later that talent is gonna write a check he can't cash. Lastly kinda told you this one but I'll repeat it; be yourself. I liked your air-check tape your references were solid. We want you here not an impression."

Nick took a gulp of his water and said, [B]"I won't let you down Bob-O."[/B]

Just then there was a knock at the door and Bob-O said, "It's open." In walked a middle aged gentleman wearing an Armani suit and slicked back hair. Bob-O stood up and Nick did as well. The gentleman with a thick Italian accent said, "I hope I'm not interrupting anything." He turned to Nick and stuck his hand out and said, "Fred Silva nice to meet you Nick." 

Nick replied, [B]"Likewise sir."[/B] Silva said, "It's Fred your part of the crew now. Welcome to Miami. Sorry I have to keep this brief I'm on my way to Dallas we're about to complete a deal to become the flagship station for The Miami Heat for the next decade."

Nick replied, [B]"Wow sounds like a great time to be here."[/B]

Silva said, "I like to believe so, but I'm slightly biased." He chuckled and looked to Bob-O and said, "Checked the logs they look good, and we're a go for the spring training reports for the Marlins so go ahead and start running them tomorrow." 

Bob-O replied, "You got it Fred."

Silva said, "All-right you got the store for the next two weeks. Use your best judgement I trust you Bob-O." He turned back to Nick and said, "Again nice to meet you Nick welcome to the family. we'll talk more when I get back. Have a good one gentlemen."

Silva left and Bob-O said, "Okay first week here you're gonna do the production stuff get your feet wet that kind of thing. Next week you'll be working with Dave Lee on mid-days get people used to you, and then you're on your own."

Nick said, [B]"Gotcha Bob-O."[/B] After few moments of small talk Bob-O and Nick made their way back to the elevator. Nick entered the lobby and security gave him his parking pass and security card. The limo was waiting for him and Nick got back in on his way to his new apartment. Luckily the apartment was nearby so he could walk to work, but Nick made a note to go out and get a car later. First thing was first though seeing everyone and setting up his room in the apartment. All his stuff was shipped down a few days earlier and Nick was already planning out how everything was going to look. Now Nick was really smiling as the Limo arrived at the apartment. Nick got out, grabbed his luggage and headed into his new home.