Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:16:33 +0100 (CET)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy The Twins L

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Story is fiction, names fabricated, locations accurate. There may be some
sex; it will be gentle and loving.

Just a reminder that the story is told by either Jake or Kori in
alternating Chapters.


A Neglected Boy "The Twins L"
jacoblion@tutanota.com

   Ethan and I returned from our run to find Jake, Kyle and Justin making
dinner.  I needed a shower my sweats were soaked and so were Ethan's.  As I
was turning on the shower and stepping out of the wet sweats Ethan walked
in and asked . . . .  " Kori do you think I could join you?" . . . . it was
the look of despair on his face that made me say . . . . "Yes, you step in
first Ethan, let me grab the big sponge." . . . . No, it was nothing
sexual.  I think even though Ethan knows we love him, at the moment he just
feels abandoned.

   Jake must have given Justin the bottle of Deep Heat shower gel and told
him to knock on the door and give it to me. ...  He did knock on the door
but didn't wait for Ethan or me to say come in; Justin just walked right in
and handed me the bottle of Deep Heat like he was an attendant at a massage
parlor turned and walked right out saying . . . . "Jake said we eat in 20
minutes, don't be late."  I smiled but don't think Ethan heard a word.

   I stepped in behind Ethan took the bottle of Strawberry shampoo and
poured a good amount over his head then created a big lather.  The foam was
running down his neck and back as I began making circles with the body
sponge.  I was just at his waist when I took the bottle of Deep Heat shower
gel and squeezed it across his shoulders.  I hooked the sponge and with
just my fingers I began to massage his neck and shoulders.

   Immediately the tight stiffness of the muscles along his neck and
shoulders began to relax.  Ethan's head was slightly bent toward the bottom
of the tub and I knew he was crying.  I continued down his sides and the
center of his back, Ethan never moved.  Again, I took the bottle of Deep
Heat and began to rub-down the back of his legs and calf; I could feel the
tension of the muscle begin to relax and soften.

   I stood and rinsed Ethan from head to toe, he had not moved an inch and
I think was still crying.  I took his shoulders and turned him toward me.
Ethan immediately wrapped his arms around me and with his head resting on
my shoulder I heard him say . . . . " I feel so alone." . . . .  There was
nothing I could have said and I can't explain how I felt at the moment, I
just wanted to take his hurt away.  I held Ethan rubbing his back and just
letting him know that we loved him.

   Ethan let go and turned back facing the spray.  I knew at this point he
needed a minute or two before joining Jake, rug-rats, and me at the table.
I stepped out of the shower and changed into some very wild shorts and
tee-shirt ran down to Ethan's room and got the wildest pair of shorts and
tee-shirt I could find ran back to our bathroom and just as Ethan was
stepping out of the shower handed them to him and said . . . . "Let's be
wild together."  Ethan actually smiled.

   Quickly Ethan pulled on his Island shorts and Tee-shirt ... wow, we
looked like we just jumped off the boat from Jamaica in the loudest and
craziest red-yellow-green designs ever seen.  I'm not sure this is
something I would walk down the sidewalk in at the old part of campus,
certainly not near Durfee Hall, now wait, Ethan probably could and get
thumbs up ... but me? Nah!

Ethan now with a smile joined me, and together we walked into the kitchen.
Jake took one look and well his only comment was . . . . "Geeeezze! If you
two don't look like you just stepped off the boat!" . . . .  Rug-rats
screamed "Woww awesome!" . . . . and ran down the hall to their room.  Jake
was still a little shocked at the outfits and even more so when Justin and
Kyle ran back in the kitchen with their Island shorts and shirts on
announcing . . . . `We havin a party Dad!" ...... as they looked at Jake
who was just shaking his head.

   Our pork chop dinner was excellent and we all love it when Jake bakes
the chops and then covers them in chunky apple sauce and cinnamon.  As we
ate it was all we could do not to mention tomorrow at court when the
rug-rats will find out that Ethan will be their real brother.  The rest of
the night was work for Jake and I and TV and games for Kyle and Justin and
texting for Ethan with Keith.

   The night seemed to have passed quickly and soon it was time for
bed. Jake told Justin and Kyle to go shower.  Five nights out of 7 the
rug-rats are really good about the shower thing and if my math is any good
that leaves 2 nights when there has to be an argument.

   Tonight, is argument night.  Justin and Kyle want a bath, and that means
they don't just want to go take a bath, they want someone to give them a
bath, come on, at 9-years-old?  Jake always seems to give in; he always
did.  I just had a flashback to when I was 11 and 12 ... how many baths did
I twist his arm to give me.  I remember how he would sit in the tub, pull
me back against him, and just take that cloth and gently wash my back and
chest.

   Tonight, Jake and I lucked out because our little cherubs wanted Ethan
to have the honor.  Ethan had a very devilish grin and Jake and I were not
sure if Ethan would wash them gently or scrub the skin right off or even
drown them.  Justin was all huggy.  Ethan was trying to make believe he
didn't want any part of it but that didn't work.

   Ethan finally got the two obnoxious twins to undress and get in the tub.
Jake and I could hear the screaming and laughter.  So, were the rug-rats
being tortured or just having a great time?  We heard Kyle . . . . "no, no
Ethan you have to." . . . . then we heard Ethan . . . . "No, I don't and
I'm not going to Kyle, now sit down!" . . . . then all Hell broke loose.
Jake and I were quietly laughing because something was going on and it was
the 2 brats against Ethan and at least we heard Ethan laugh too.

   From the noise and commotion, Jake and I assumed .... Oh, Geeeeze we
were right; Justin and Kyle had soaked Ethan and finally twisted his arm
that now that his clothes were all wet, he had to get in with them.  We
could hear Ethan putting up a fuss but he relented and got in with Kyle and
Justin. ... Jake said . . . . "Mistake." . . . .

   The laughing continued and it sounded like they were having lots of fun
and having a good time.  Suddenly everything became very quiet
........ then, it was Justin's voice . . . . "Ethan what happened? It's all
gone, you looks like Keith" . . . .  I was just about to burst out laughing
when Jake grabbed my arm and pushed me down the hall.  It was apparent from
"The Twins", ... excited outburst, ... that Ethan had shaved ... or
... Keith had shaved Ethan's pubic hair leaving Ethan looking just like
Justin and Kyle in that area.

   Jake and I couldn't help but hear what was going on; the bathroom door
was open and the boys were all rather loud.  I heard Ethan say
. . . . "Damn it Kyle, if you touch me one more time I'm gonna smack you
real hard; how would you like if I kept touching you there?" . . . .
Justin was laughing really hard as Kyle said . . . . `Yeah Ethan you must
like it cause you gettin a stiffy." ........ Jake and I heard a real
"smack" as we heard either Kyle or Justin ...  "OW!" . . . .

   The last thing we heard was Ethan telling Kyle and Justin to wash
... "that thing too" ... as he said . . . . "come on pull the skin back and
just wash all around with soap then rinse it good." . . . .  Justin said
. . . . "Ethan, you do it ... it feels good when you do it, please."
. . . . "Ok, but this is the last time for both of you, Got it?" ...  Ethan
said it almost like he meant it.  Then I heard him say . . . . "Ha! now,
who's got the stiffy?"  We could hear Justin and Kyle giggling so I think
they were having fun letting Ethan do it.

   Soon 3 very clean, handsome boys were appearing from their fun time in
the bath and all had big smiles till Jake asked . . . . "you did clean the
bathroom, hang the towels to dry and make sure there is no water on the
floor, right?" ........  Three boys turned right around and went back in
the bathroom and it was 6 or 7 minutes before they reappeared.

   Jake told the boys that tomorrow was a special day and it was going to
be a surprise.  It was time for bed and tonight Justin and Kyle were
sleeping in their bedroom, I almost believe it, and Ethan had settled down
and he looked tired.  I think it was more emotional exhaustion than
physical tiredness.  Tomorrow will be a happy day for us, I just know it
will.

   The house was quiet and as usual Jake made his rounds checking
thermostat settings, and the kitchen before slipping into bed.  We had just
settled down and pulled the covers up when Jake pushed the covers back off
and headed down the hall.  I don't know why but I got up to see where he
was going and what was going through his mind.

   He walked down to the other bathroom turned on the light, turned off the
light and then looked in on Kyle and Justin; walked back toward me stopped
at Ethan's door for a second then into the study, then the living room,
kitchen, our bathroom and then he said . . . . "Ok, Kori lets go to bed."

   We pulled the covers up Jake turned over so his back was to me and that
is never his position; he always faces me with his hand on my chest or he
hugs me.  I asked him . . . . "Jake is everything alright, are you Ok,?"
. . . . Jake turned back, facing me, and said . . . . "Not really."
. . . . Jake appeared very upset but I think he was trying to just let me
have a good night sleep.  I pushed him for the reason to talk to me
........... Jake sat up, turned on the light and started ...........

   "Kori, this whole thing with Ethan, his parents, the house on the
Island, Mr. Hallas the money, Kevin and the swim team ... just this whole
thing has me upset and worried.  You know how we both love him, well, I
just don't want him hurt anymore.  I love Ethan just like I love Justin,
Kyle and you but there is something that is just eating at me but I can't
put my finger on it and I just wanted you to have a peaceful night's
sleep."

   I was sitting up in bed just like Jake and I sometimes do to talk about
things that are changing at the University or insurance or how to make sure
the rug-rats understand their culture, customs, arts, and history; heaven
knows Jake and I have so much to learn about their customs.  I looked at
Jake and said . . . . "I know what you're talking about Jake.  The thing
with Mr. Hallas, the money, and the thing with Kevin ... really bothers me
too.

   Jake looked at me and I just had to get my concern about Kevin out and
started . . . . "Why did Kevin make such a big deal about Keith's room
having 2 beds so Ethan could stay if he wanted?  I think I can understand
why Kevin wanted both Keith and Ethan but why is it both or no deal?
Independently both Keith and Ethan swim well ... Jake that has been
bothering me from right after the meeting."

   Jake and I talked for over an hour and we both agreed that we don't want
Ethan moving over to the dorm.  Ethan is part of our family we're adopting
him and he will live here.  Our feeling has nothing to do with Keith; we
love Keith too but it is better that Keith has his own space and Ethan has
his own space, here.  Jake looked at me and asked . . . . "Do you think
we're being controlling Kori?  What if they want to live together?"
........  My eyes were heavy and Jake and I decided to have a family
meeting with Ethan and Keith before we move Keith into the dorm.

   Just as I was about to close my eyes Jake said . . . .  "Kori, it
doesn't mean that Keith can't stay over with us or that Ethan can't stay
the night with Keith if they have an early morning practice ... right?"
. . . .  I had to smile Jake was really being a Dad, so damn obvious!
..........  Yes, Jake you're right, let's go to sleep.  I felt a poke to my
side . ........

   It was just after 6am when Jake and I were rudely awakened by Kyle and
Justin as they crawled right over Jake and I.  Geeeeze, Kyle a knee in the
stomach you could be a little more careful.  I don't think either Justin or
Kyle were really awake they just need a little TLC.  Sleep didn't last but
30 more minutes and it was up, a quick shower, breakfast, dress in nice
clothes and that means pants, dress shirts, and tie.  Oh, now rug-rats had
an idea where we were going.

   We arrived at family court at 9 sharp and it was already busy.  We were
sitting waiting to be called when Mr. Hallas sat next to Ethan and handed
him some papers.  Jake immediately asked Mr. Hallas what the papers were
and Mr. Hallas just replied that they were copies of the emancipation and
adoption so that Ethan had a copy that would also be signed and stamped by
the judge.

   The chamber door opened and the judge walked out and over to us with a
big smile and warm greeting.  Then something a little unusual he took
Justin and Kyle with him into his chamber.  The next thing we heard was the
rug-rats laughing and the door opened again and this time it was just Kyle
and Justin pointing to us.  They motioned to us to come in with them.
Jake, Ethan, Mr. Hallas and I joined Kyle and Justin in the judge's
chambers.

   The judge explained that this whole proceeding with Ethan was very
unusual and knowing Kyle and Justin and how excited they get he thought it
was best to explain to them what was going to happen.  Then the judge asked
Mr. Hallas for all the papers he had and they included the amount of money
that Ethan would receive ... the $200.000 that had been placed in his
account.

   The judge looked at Mr. Hallas and said . . . . "Mr. Hallas you and the
members of your firm have done an amazing job of supporting Ethan and
protecting his parents interests as well Ethan's; however I had an
independent firm review everything and we found one clause that seems to
have mistakenly been omitted; and that is that in addition to the $200,000
Ethan will additionally receive a stipend of $280.00 per month until he
reaches the age of 21.  We have made this correction for you and my legal
assistant is providing you with a copy for your signature."

   Mr. Hallas looked a little surprised but signed the papers without
hesitation.  The next thing was to have Ethan step to the Judge's desk,
raise his hand and then first he became emancipated then Jake and I stepped
forward along with Justin and Kyle and raised our hands and Jake and I now
have 3 boys that are legally ours not as just guardians but as our sons.
The judge only had to point to the rug-rats once and they became very
quiet.  I spotted the judge tuck something into Justin and Kyle's pocket
and wondered what it was.

   We were in the SUV and Jake asked Justin and Kyle what the judge put in
their pocket ......... Free Pizza and Free Movie Pass.

To be Continued . . . . . A Neglected Boy "The Twins LI"

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