Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2019 23:40:22 +0100 (CET)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy   Chapter 70

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Chapter 70

A Neglected Boy   .......   A Story of Love

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. . .  Chapter 70 . . . I woke alone but with the smell of fresh coffee
floating in the air.  It hit me Liam was in the kitchen by himself and had
made me coffee.  I was up in a flash and ran to the bathroom and soon was
in the kitchen with rug-rat.  Hey he had the table set, coffee made, and
eggs and bacon on the counter.  Wowww!  Liam was dressed in shorts and
t-shirt and a very happy and proud expression on his face.  I've learned my
lesson and was dressed much the same.

   Breakfast was bacon, scrambled eggs, toast with strawberry jam, OJ,
Coffee and hot chocolate and lots of smiles.  Liam was jabbering away about
this and that then let me know we had chores to do first.  I had to think
is this really Liam?  He was all business this morning.

   The day started great and we turned the horses out cleaned the barn and
were back in the house.  Showers finished and we were in sweatpants and
t-shirts when there was a knock at the back door.  I was very surprised
when I opened the door and it was the lady from State Child Services.

   Liam looked panicked but just moved slightly behind me.  I asked her to
please join us in the kitchen and offered her coffee or OJ.  She was happy
to have coffee and then looked at Liam and said . . . "Liam you have grown
and look so good."  Liam smiled . . .  She continued . . .  "Liam I was
talking to Mr. Ito the other day and he said you were taking flute lessons
I am so proud of you."

   Liam was all smiles now and excused himself and said . . .  "Thank you I
have to go practice now."  Well he didn't really have go right this minute
but I think he wanted to show off a little and was gone to his room.  This
gave the lady the opportunity to explain why she had stopped to speak to
me.

   "Mr. Roberts we are so pleased with how Liam and Kori are doing with you
they are shining in every way.  Even the judge has remarked how the
community has witnessed their growth."  Now this is sounding very nice but
I think it is time to cut to the chase.

   She continued ......... "Well I was just finishing some home visits and
as I passed your house I thought would stop and let you know how pleased
everyone is with the boys in your care.  Oh ....  One other thing if we
were in need of a temporary emergency placement would you be interested?"
Ahhhhh!  Now the real reason for the unscheduled visit; I said . . . "If it
were an emergency then certainly you could call me.

   Liam appeared magically just as she was about to leave and got a hug
from someone he didn't really care for.  We waved goodbye as she left and
then Liam played 100 questions with me.  He came up with more questions
than I could have imagined.  The phone rang and it was Kori and he was
ready to come home along with Peter.

   Liam and I jumped in the truck and ran over to the Ito's to get Kori and
Peter.  It looks like all the boys have had a great time.  Ian caught my
attention and asked if there was a time that he could visit.  I told Ian
anytime he wanted.  He said maybe around 3 when Garret and Riku are
practicing and I said that was perfect.

   We were home and Liam was telling Kori and Peter all about our visitor
this morning.  At first Kori looked shook till Liam told him about what the
judge and Mr. Ito said.  Liam was off to the trains and Kori and Peter went
to the boy's room and I could hear the clarinet.  It is funny how Peter
shows up then Neil or Neil shows up then Peter.

   Neil was here to show me the plans for the practice room and it will be
done and all finished in two days including a 24 x 36 inch soundproof
window in the door.  We sat and had coffee and then Neil wanted to show me
a surprise for Liam that he and Peter have been working on.  Out of the bag
came 6 houses, a gas station, and an old fashion fire house.

   As Neil was showing me all the new buildings Ian arrived.  Neil headed
upstairs with the things for Liam and Ian sat down to talk to me.  It was
very obvious that Ian needed to get something off his chest.  Ian began
. . . "Jake you know how much I love Garret well the thing is I'm getting
ready to go back to school and ........ well as much as I love him I think
I" ..........

   Ian was having a real problem getting to the point and I knew where this
was going.  Ian continued . . . "Jake I don't want to hurt Garret he is a
sweet and loveable "kid" but I think I would like someone my own age."  I
was right in my thought and this is going to be difficult for both Ian and
especially Garret.

   I looked at Ian and said . . .  "Ian there is no simple way out of this.
For now try to be as sensitive to Garret's feelings as you can.  I think
when you get back to school Garret will begin to feel the distance as you
and he will both be busy but you need to know he will feel the loss as you
two have been together all this time."

   I knew what Ian was hoping for was for me to say . . . "well you can
move back here in the guest room" . . .  but that would be like just
dumping Garret.  Ian needs to let this continue till he goes back to school
and stay at the Ito's till then.  I think it will hurt Garret less if
things just slowly move apart as they both become busy at school.

   The afternoon moved toward dinner time and Liam dragged me, Peter and
Kori upstairs to see the new buildings on the layout and to thank Peter for
helping build everything.  Peter gave Liam a hug and messed his hair and
Liam punched Peter in the arm affectionately.  Neil told Peter he was
heading home and would give him a ride.  Umm I think Neil was having dinner
at Peter's house.

   Liam, Kori and I were feeling good like contented and it was nice to be
just the three of us in the house and for dinner.  The boys headed to play
games on the X-box and I was trying to catch up on some paperwork in the
den.  I got was on the laptop when I received an email from Jonah, Simon,
and Peter.  I called Liam and Kori . . .  "Hey boys we have an email from
Jonah and the boys" Kori and Liam came running and we all read the email
together

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Dear Jake Harrow December 2018

Just a few lines to say how fantastic it was sharing Christmas with you,
Kori and Liam.  It really did seem too quiet here after you left.  I shall
be writing to the Professor to thank him for thinking of us, and initiating
the most delightful adventure.  My boys were inconsolable for a day or two
after you flew back to America.  I do hope you had a good flight home.

Jake, it's Simon, I want to tell you we had the greatest holiday and tell
Kori I love him and want to be with him and have his babies, and ....

Hi Jake, it's me again.  I'm currently sitting on Simon, and when I finish
this letter I will be explaining to him that he will not be having
anybody's babies and that it is OK to be best friends with somebody.  Come
to think of it, I'll explain that last part to me as well.

Peter wanted to tell Liam that he went to Kings Cross again the day after
Boxing Day and found some of those thirty year old High Speed Trains still
working.  I didn't go because Joe offered to take him, but I've had to
promise to take the boys to see a steam railway in the New Year.

Simon has been causing havoc with his drone.  I do thank you for that.

Joe and Miriam and little Jacob are no longer with us because Monica
thought the district nurse would complain about overcrowding here.  She
said she had plenty of room in her bungalow in Pinner.  They have moved
there and Joe has made a few job applications.  One has replied already and
seems really interested.  I think the new arrangement will work out well
for all of them.

Well that's all the news from here, so it only remains to wish you and all
your loved ones a very Happy New Year.

Best wishes

Jonah, Simon and Peter.

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Kori was a little red as he looked at me and said . . .  "I need to write
to Simon . . . . we didn't do anything Jake honest we just fooled around a
little he's not circumcised" ( I don't know what that has to do with it
neither is Riku) . . .  Liam smiled a kind of devilish smile . . . (hmmm
what was that smile about?)  but he wanted to tell Peter all about his new
trains and flute lessons.  I said after dinner we can sit and write a nice
email to Jonah, and the boys.

   I asked Kori and Liam what they wanted for dinner and it could not be
pizza I said something more like a real dinner.  Maybe I shouldn't have
asked.  The request was oven roasted chicken, baked potatoes butternut
squash, cranberry sauce and apple pie.  The apple pie was easy it was in
the freezer.  Ok the boys were right and it became a team effort.

   One thing I know I can count on is that these two boys will grow up
knowing how to cook and they won't be spending all their money at fast food
restaurants.  Dinner was real good and it was a ton of fun to all do it
together.  Liam likes cranberry sauce on toast just like jam . . . . Ok
he's a kid.  We finished everything up and the kitchen was clean and now
off to email Jonah, Simon, and Peter.

   New Years Greetings to

Jonah, Simon, and Peter.

Thank you so much for your email we all enjoyed the news from your side of
the pond.  I was happy to hear the Joe, Miriam, and little Jacob have moved
in with Monica.  One thing for sure Monica will keep everyone in toe and
the baby will have the best of care.  It was good news that Joe is seeing
some interest in his talent and perhaps will have them all on their way to
much better conditions.  It is also good for Monica to have Joe and Miriam
I think she needs a family as much as they needed her.

   Jonah I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed Christmas with you
and the boys.  Kori and Liam keep mentioning little things they think of
that they never dreamed of.  Carols at kings was amazing thank you so much.
I think the biggest thing the boys discovered was that Christmas with you
and all the friends was that it seemed to be a real Christmas rather than
what appears so much more commercial here.

   I know that with me as Godfather to Jacob we will always continue to be
family.  It is something neither of us ever thought of when Professor
suggested our visit.  Well I think I will go do chores and let Kori and
Liam finish the email and send it on its way.  So here is wishing you a
very Happy and Healthy New Year. My very best, Love Jake.

   Kori here . . . .  Hi Jonah, Simon, and Peter, Woww thanks so much for a
great Christmas.  Simon thanks for making me feel like we had been best
friends forever.  I am so happy you have been having fun with the drone.  I
never told Jonah about flying it when he and Joe were out.  Oh, BTW I'm not
having any babies with anyone! And Stop laughing and I know you are.

   Jake promised me I can have my own email account, but it comes with a
list of things I can't do, I'll give you my email address when I get it
then we can email.  Like now I'm absolutely forbidden from any porn sites,
like I haven't seen stuff already with Garret and Riku.  Riku taught me and
Peter here something new but I can't tell you in the email; hehehe
............. Liam is screaming it is his turn, be good if you can
.......... Nah, just be you....

   Liam here; Jonah, Simon and Peter . . . . Peter I miss you. Simon you
have the same problem Kori has ...... you always have a stiffy n Jake says
take a cold shower! Jonah I miss having my feet rubbed and Kori won't do it
so send him and email and tell he has to.

   Hey Peter guess what? I gots trains and Jakes friend Neil has made me a
big layout n I hope you can see it when you guys come here.  Kori is taking
clarinet lessons and I am taking flute lessons . . . .  Hey not that kind
of flute, the one that plays in band silly.  We gots a sleigh and me and
Kori can almost hitch it up by ourselves and its great fun to go for a ride
in the snow.

   Oh I almost forgot I got a girlfriend her name is Abby and she has been
here for the day and we had lots of fun.  Peter no not fun like you and I
had I mean fun like we played with the trains and we went horseback riding
and Jake was real nice to her and made her favorite snacks; but Peter we
had more fun cause you're like my best `boy' friend, no not a boyfriend a
`BOY' friend.  Anyway I really had a great time with you at Christmas, big
hugs, Liam.

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   From: Jacob Lion to all my faithful readers; I want to first wish each
and everyone a very Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year. From all the
characters; Jake, Kori, and Liam, as well as Neil, Garret, Ian, Riku and
Yori would wish you the same.

  As we enter the New Year 2019 I find myself in a position trying to make
an overfilled schedule somehow work.  I love writing, A Neglected Boy, and
you all have responded with such enthusiasm wishing the story to continue.
January and February require my time to be spent with students as they
prepare for county, state and personal competitions in music.

   As you look to Nifty for your favorite stories and authors `Please'
check to see if I have posted a new Chapter for "A Neglected Boy".  As
summer approaches and good weather allows you may find me more on my bike
than at my computer.  I will continue my Bikepacking Tour of Yellowstone
National Park and the Tetons 2019. Photos of my 2018 Fat-Bike, tent and
scenery are included on the website at ~ ~ ~ https://jacoblion.weebly.com/

A Neglected Boy . . . .  A Story of Love

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