Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:38:50 -0700 (PDT) From: Jamie Wiggington Subject: A Cowboys Love Chapter 9 I am finally back after an extended illness that took me away from writing for a while i want to thank all my readers an other authors who have written me during this time. I love hearing from all my readers as you are what keeps me going. This Story is copyrighted by ocalacowboy46@yahoo.com any reproduction or posting on any website without permission is illegal and will be punished. This deals with love between men and boys. If it is illegal where you live to be viewing this then you know what you need to do. Also if you are underage and it is illegal to read adult material, please exit now. If you are looking for jack off material, pull your pants back on and put it away. This is not a jerk off story, but the story of real true love between a teenage boy and a grown man. I try to answer all e-mails so if you like this story please let me know. Drop me a line at jay482005@yahoo.com. Flames will be ignored from chapter 8 "It seems Carl has connections in a lot of places but this is one war he is not winning," Kevin replied, really not knowing what to say other than what he had been told. "It seems as though Carl's family was well connected and stood behind him although he was the black sheep of the family. This man is not getting anywhere near these boys while they are here. I plan to select certain staff on all shifts and only they will be allowed in the boy's room while they are in the hospital," he continued "Well, I know when we get them back home I plan to hire some off-duty police to help secure our home until this mess is over," Gary stated. "My little brother is going to be safe one way or another if I have to take him out of state until Carl is captured." He let out a sigh and lay his head on Jim's shoulder. "Well guys, it is late and I need to get home to Allen. I will see you both in the morning; I am going to have a cot sent in for you two to try and get some rest," Kevin told them as he prepared to leave for the night. "I will see you guys first thing in the morning." Chapter 9 It had been one week since Michael had been shot an both boys had been admited to the hospital. For safety Davey had been kept in the hospital along with Michael an under guard. Ellen had been arrested for atempted murder but the DA had lessened the charge to assault since she had agreed thru her lawyer to a plea agreement an she would lose her license as a nurse. The guys were not real happy about this but it would keep the guys out of court until Carl was caught an locked up. So far Carl had laid low an had not been seen or heard from, but we all know he is still lurking making plans. " Good morning guys " Dr. Kevin announced as he entered the hospital room to find Davey perched beside Mike on his bed. "are you guys ready to blow this fine hotel this morning? " " Doc, I have been ready for the past week to blow this joint." Mike stated as he sat up on side of the bed wrapping his arms around the happy young man beside him. " Sorry Doc but the food at your hotel as you call it sucks I am ready for some food I can actuall identify" he laughed. "Yea I am ready for some of my mom's doughburgers " Davey added jumping down an was ready to start getting his clothes they had brought for him from the closet. "Seems like someone is in a hurry." Kevin laughed " let me check you over Mike an then I think I can get you guys out of here as soon as Gary an Jim get back from breakfast." he continued as he started checking Mike an an telling him what he still needed to do. "I still want you to take it careful for at least another two weeks no work at all an no lifting. I specially do not want you riding in no rodeos until I clear you after a week you can do some pleasure riding as I know you an Davey both are not gonna stay off a horse long. Maybe you can take this time to kind of coach our little rodeo clown over there. " he laughed at the last statement looking at Davey who had stripped an was getting his jeans on while sticking his tongue out at Kevin. "hey at least i can stay on a horse when i ride unlike you doc." Davey quipped while smirking. "Oh yea well next time i get someone else to choose the horse i ride an not you you little scamp. " Kevin laughed remembering the weekend before the shooting when he an Allen had gone riding with the guys an Davey had chose the horse for him knowing the horse whould only let Davey ride her an he had been thrown thirty seconds after he mounted while Davey stood laughing. " Remeber paybacks are a bitch an I can give you shots instead of the nurse you know." He added with a wicked gleem in his eyes. Just as Mike was getting up to go into the bathroom to dress Gary an Jim entered the room with a soda for Davey an coffee for Mike. "Hey Doc how goes it ?" Gary asked patting Kev on the back "Going great getting rid of two pain in the butts this morning if you guys will promise to keep them out of my hair for at least a year or two" Kevin joked. " I am dismissing them this morning so as soon as i have their discharge papers ready they can get out of here. I understand you have things ready at home." he continued with a more serious tone. "yea everything is all set. We are not letting either one out of sight for a while. We are even moving Mike in with us so everyone will be in one place an the security we hired will have an easier time of it plus we are still working on Davey's house so that when all this is over he an his mom can move in an be comfortable. We have all Davey an his mom's stuffed moved an all his horses an tack are at our place now." Jim spoke for the first time while helping Davey get his boots on. " I really wish Marilyn would quit work right now till all this is over but she is stubborn an refuses to quit. She has moved though to cooking in the kitchen." Gary said worrying about his little brothers mom an was now like a mom to him too. Which for the cafe is a big plus as we know what a great cook she is." he added "Oh man how well we know last time we were out at your place an she made her doughburgers man I was in seventh heaven." Kevin reminisced rubbing his stomach. "Yea mom makes the best." Davey boasted "Ok guys i am gonna leave ya now gotta go get your discharge papers ready. The nurse will bring them in an then you will be free to go." Kevin told the guys as he lefted the room leaving the guys to finish their drinks while waiting for discharge papers. "Dang I will be so GLAD to get out of here an get some fresh air>" Mike exclaimed as he took a drink of his coffee. "Thanks for the coffee guys the crap they bring on the trays here can't even pass for colored water much less coffee. he stated " But then what can you except for hospitals" he added laughing. " I know what ya mean there my man" laughed Jim "but I don't know how much freash air you get on a horse farm smelling horse manure." he continued still laughing. "Hey even smelling horse manure will beat being cooped up in here smelling all these disinfectants all the time." Mike returned " I hear ya Mike, it has been a rough week but maybe things have settled down." Gary added noticing Davey had gotten awful quiet an sensing he was worried about something. " Hey little bro why so quiet over there? he cheerfully asked trying to brighten Davey's mood. "nothing just listening to everyone else" Davey answered trying to make everyone believe he was ok but inside he was actually scaqred now of leaving the hospital. He was still scared caused Carl was still out there an he was afraid he would still get to him somehow. "Come on bro you can't fool me." Gary stated " Come here brother' he basically commanded opening his arms an wrapping them around his little brother. " Now tell me whats wrong normally you would be bouncing off the walls" Gary softly spoke to his brother pulling him tight against him. " I am scared Gary, I am afraid Carl is still gonna come after me he won't stop till he gets me." Davey softly cried on his Grays shoulder as he started to tremble. "Hey sweetie no one is gonna get near you." Started tried soothing the scared child in his arms while Mike an Jim looked on shocked at what Davey had finally admitted. "We have armed security all around the farm an even a security guard is keeping watch over your mom while she is at work. We aren't letting anyone near you that shouldn't be near you." Gary continued trying to calm Davey's fears. " Baby I am gonna be with you 24/7." Mike added " I promise you Carl or no one is taking you anywhere or doing any harm to you." getting up an wrapping his arms around Davey along with Gary Jim joined them also. They all were still tangled in a fourway hug fest when the nurse entered the room with the papers discharging both boys. " I hate to break up such a beautiful scene but I have papers here kicking my two favorite patients out of here all tho the youngest one i just moght have to keep for myself since he is such a cutie an I am so into younger guys." the nurse Hazel who had known Davey an his mom for years joked. " Thanks Ms. Hazel but I am taken." Davey smiled as he gave Hazel a hug. " Now you boys be good an take care of yourselves an each other." she said hugging Davey back then standing an looking at Mike " And you young man had better take good care of this young man here or I will come looking for you with the biggest needle i can find to poke in you do you hear me." she tried to sound stern even tho she was almost bursting out in laughter. " Yes Mam" Mike saluted in an army stance. "Taken care of Mam>" he had to continue as he bursted into laughter causing Hazel to lose her stern look an bursting our herself just as Kevin entered the room to say good bye to the guys. "You guys are nuts in here." He said shaking his head in disbelief at Hazel one of the most professional people he had ever worked with an hardly seen smile much less laughing. " Mike I wanna see you back in the office in a few days to recheck the incision. You can call the office an make an appointment. Other than that you guys are ready to go." Kevin told the guys as everyone hugged Hazel an thanked her an Davey hugged Kevin. " I will see you guys this weekend at the farm Jim has invited me to a barbque. Kevin told Davey an Mike as they all walked out of the hospital room an toward the elevator to take them out to the basement where Jim had a car ready with a security guard to take them home. As the guys loaded in the car the mood was a little more lively than in the room. Davey was cuddled up to Mikey as Jim was cuddled to Gary. Jim had gone all out an hired a limo to take the guys home from the hospital. Davey was having a blast being his first time in a limo. "Man this is one bad car" Davey exclaimed checking the car out an finding the mini fridge that was stocked with sodas since Jim knew they would want drinks since he had no plans for them to go straight home he wanted to let the guys have some fresh air an get outside even tho they were in a car. "help yourselves to sodas guys that is why they are here" Jim told them getting a kick at seeing Davey's excitement an the grin on his lovers face. Gary was trying to think of the ways he was gonna show his appreciation to his lover for what he was doing for his little brother an his partner. He had no idea Jim was hiring a limo. This would be Gary an Jim's first time at home in their own bed since the shooting an he had plans for a while night of lovemaking to show his love how much he had missed their nights alone in bed. Leaning into his lover Gary whispered in his ear " Thanks love for doing this. I will show you more thanks tonight when we are alone." he added as he kissed him gently on his neck an ear. "mmmmmmm better stop right now babe an not start something we can't finish. We do have a child in the car remember even tho he may know more than we do." Jim whispered back with a giggle in his voice. The guys watched Davey cuddling up as close as he could to Mikey an smiling to themselves knowing that both guys were in love an would be together for a long time if they had any say into it an they planned too. "I think someone is happy to be out of the hospital." Mikey said as he hugged Davey closer to him. "I am just happy to be anywhere my boyfriend is but yea preferably out of a hospital." Davey returned reaching up to kiss his boyfriend. " To many nosey people in the hospital I could hardly get a kiss without someone poking their nose in the room." he grumply added. "Oh before i forget Davey your friend Jimmy is home an has been calling the house to ask about you." Gary told him. "oh great can't wait to see him again I hope he is ok now." Davey answered with genuine concerned for his friend. He an Jimmy had competed together an against each other in several horse shows an rodeos but they were best friends win or lose. He remembered the accident that almost cost him his friend for a while they did not know if jimmy would live or not but finally he had slowly gotten better an was now home he was excited an happy now. He could hardly wait to introduce jimmy to his new boyfriend. " I thought we were going home?" Davey asked wondering why they had been riding for so long. " I just thought I would make good use of the limo while we had it." Jim answered. He didn't wanna give away the surprise that not even Gary knew about. He an Marilyn an Sister Baylor had planned a surprise homecoming party for the guys. Kevin had been in on it an was letting everyone know the guys were out an what time they would be arriving so everyone could be there an be setup an ready. All of Davey's friends an some of Michaels an their family's that wanted to be there were invited. Jim did not tell Davey but his friend Jimmy would be there even tho he was still using a wheel chair because of his broken legs. " I know you are anxious to get home an see the horses but lets just ride around a while" Jim continued knowing he would need at least another forty five minutes. "Lets just enjoy what Jim has gone an done for us babe." Michael spoke up as he brought Davey up into his lap an cuddled him close. "We may not get a chance to cuddle like this for a while so enjoy it while you can." he finished kissing his young lover lightly not wanting to get to heavy in the car. Gary an Jim just smiled at each other seeing the love an happiness radiate from the two young lovers. after driving around for another 45 minutes to an hour Jim finally told the driver to head for the farm. Within just a few minutes the car was pulling into a now gated drive with security men standing guard at the gate. The boys were to engrossed in being home they did not notice the other cars parked in the field next to the house as the car drove them to the front of the house. The driver got out an opened the door for them and as they stepped out they were greeted by a huge banner that read WELCOME HOME DAVID AN MICHAEL. Both boys had tears in their eyes as they looked at the sign even Gary was in awe since he had not been in on the surprise. He looked at Jim an Jim just gave him a look that said just go along with it. The Gang walked into the house an Jim suggested they go out back an go check the horses. "hey Guys why don't we all go out to the barn an check our horses I know they have been missing two certain boys." he said wanting to get the boys to out out the back door to the back yard where everyone was waiting. As Michael an Davey walked out the back door with jim an Gary lagging behind just a second they could not believe what they saw. Gathered outside were what looked like everyone they knew. Tears came in both boys eyes as everyone shouted welcome an Davey's mom an Sister Baylor ran an grabbed both boys in hugs an kissed them welcoming them home. "welcome home baby." Marilyn choked back her tears as she welcomed her son hom before turning to Mike," welcome home son." she finished as she as she hugged her son's boyfriend. Sister Baylor was getting her hugs an kisses in welcomeing both boys home with tears in her eyes also. She wrapped her arms around both young men an kissed them both on the cheek. "welcome home my babies welcome home." she cried softly. As she turned the boys loose people started coming up hugging them an welcoming them home. Davey had not noticed one lone figure sitting off to himself in a wheelchair until some of the crowd had clear. When Davey finally got a chance to look around he screamed an ran toward his best friend. " Jimmmmmmmmmmmmmy" was all you could hear as he knelt an grab his friend in a tight hug. " God it is so good to see you, I have missed you so much." he cried into his friends shoulder as the two young friends embraced each other. "I have missed you too Motormouth" Jimmy returned using a nickname that only he was allowed to use with Davey. Neither boy had noticed that Michael had walked up silently watching the two friends interact with each other. " Ok guys enough hugging lets go eat. Mammaw is getting ready to return thanks so lets get over there." Michael spoke as Davey stood an got behind Jimmys chair to wheel him over to a table. " Jimmy, this hunk here is Michael he is my new boyfriend, but not everyone here knows yet so don't say anything, Michael this is my best friend Jimmy." Dave said introducing his boyfriend an his friend to each other. "We gotta talk later Dave." Jimmy replied with a hint of shock in his voice. "Sure bro but lets eat I am starving hospital food sucks." Dave answered pushing jimmy along in behind Mike who was leading the way to the table. As everyone gathered around Jim spoke " If I can have everyones attention please. I have asked Sister Baylor to return thanks and then everyone can dig in an enjoy and I want to thank everyone who was in on this surprise homecoming party for the guys an everyone who has cooked an brought food an help set everything up. Sister Baylor if you will please." He finished "Father we gather here on this glorious day to thank You for what You have given us an for returning two of Your children safely home to us. We Thank You Father for this food an for those that have prepared it. Bless this food to the nurishment of our body's an our body's to Thy service. Keep us all safe from harm an bless this home is our prayer today Oh Lord, Amen." Rev, Baylor finished with reverence as the crowd echoed Amen. Everyone begin filling plates with the assortment of meats an veggies that were laid out on two 8 ft long tables an then returning to the tables where they had set up for everyone to sit an eat. The conversations were lite an airy as everyone ate an just enjoyed the warm summer day. "so when do you get rid of the wheels Jimbo?' Davey asked while digging into his food. "Doc said if my legs keep healing like they are I may only have to use them another couple three weeks but I will still need crutches for a few weeks after that until they get full strength back." Jimmy replied. " I can't wait to get back on a horse an ride again." he continued with sadness in his voice. "You'll be back on in no time bro an I will still be kicking your butt in competition." Davey laughed trying to cheer his friend up "Yea yea, " Jimbo came back " seems like I remember last time it was I who kicked your butt." he laughed. Mike just sat back enjoying his food an watching the playful banner between his boyfriend an his friend glad that Davey was having a good time an not thinking about what had happened right now. Mike could tell when these two were together they were gonna be a handful to handle but yet fun at the same time. As Davey an Jimbo were talking back an forth joking an laughing it dawned on Davey that someone was missing. "hey where is Dale he should be here too?" Davey asked no one inparticular but looking at Jimbo. "He had to go to his grandma's house today. He said to tell you he really wanted to be here to welcome you home, but would see you later tonight when he got home." Jim spoke from across the table where he an Gary had been conversing with Marilyn an Rev. Baylor. After everyone was finished eating the ladies were clearing off the tables an the guys were all milling around visiting an chatting. Davey an Mike an Jimbo found a shaded corner of the yard where they could be alone to talk. "Ok motormouth out with it you got some explaining to do." Jimbo started smacking his friend on the back of the head lightly. " Why didn't I know of the new boyfriend till now?" he asked pouting. " I haven't had a chance to see you an tell you, I have been in love with Mike since i met him three years ago but never thought he could ever love me." Davey remembered back to the first time he saw Mike enter the church. He remembered thinking that was the man he would love to spend his life with but thought to himself that is just wishful thinking. " I just recently confested my love to him an he told me he had loved me for a while now too so now here we are together." Davey smiled taking Mike's hand in his. "Well Mr. all I can say is you better take care of my man here of you gonna have to deal with me." Jimbo laughed as he reached out to shake Mike's hand. "Just one question tho ain't he a little to old for you. He looks like an OLD man to me." Jimbo said shaking in laughter. "Old man huh, if you were not in that chair I would show you old." Mike quipped back making out like he was gonna attack Jimbo but instead grabbing him in a hug. " Hey Davey control this beast you call a boyfriend before i have to hurt him" Jimbo laughed as Mike tickled his ribs gently as not to hurt him as he was still healing from his accident. "Seems like there is a lot I have missed since i been in the hospital an rehab." Jimbo spoke more seriously now. "Wow I can't believe you are living here with Mr. Duckworth an to find out he is gay an his partner is actually your brother." he laughed at everything that had happened. "It has to suck living with two school teachers. It would be like having to be in school 24/7." he giggled "It ain't that bad they leave school at school at home they are just regular guys." Davey defended " It is great having a new brother too, an I found I now own the house next door with the barn an all I got a good piece of land. I want to start raising horses." Davey added telling his friend everything he knew. "Wow you have struck it rich maybe you can buy me a new dirt bike now." Jimbo joked knowing full well no one was letting him near another dirt bike after what he had just been thru. " What do you mean dirt bike man you can't keep four wheels on the ground much less two. You better stick with horses at least when they see you heading for danger they just stop an throw you to the ground." Davey joked back at his friend. The two boys laughed at each others jokes hugging each other. "Dang wish Dale was here with us. Altho I don't think this party could handle the three musketeers." Davey laughed "Oh man you remember when you put that clear glue on ole lady umfress's chair an she ripped her dress when she stood up." Jimbo chackled as he remembered what Davey had done an no one would tell who did it but she blamed all three boys with it but no one could prove they did it so no one got punished. "Dang I had almost forgot about that." Dave giggled "Do you guys always cause that much trouble in school?" Mike asked smiling at the antics of the boys. "Oh sweetie you have no idea." Davey answered squeezing Mikeys hand tight. " But don't worry we will take it easy on you, I promise." he continued smiling at Jimbo with that devilish grin. "I guess then i need to be prepared for what you guys will pull on me but lewt me warm you now, PAYBACKS ARE A BITCH." Mikey stated letting the boys know he could take it but could also dish it out. " Just like you purposely gave Kevin your horse to ride knowing she would not let anyone but you ride her." Mikey laughed cause he too thought it was funny seeing Kevin flying over the fence. "Dude, you did not let someone else try to ride the grand lady herself." Jimbo almost busted seams in his shirt laughing so hard. " If I were you I would be watching my back after a dirty trick like that. She could have hurt him bad you don't need to do that." He scolded his friend tho he was still laughing. "Aw I knew she knew I was standing there watching so she wasn't that rough on him just like the first time I put Dale on her. Remember we were at the lake that day an he wanted to ride her back home she politely took him over to the lake an dumped him off." Davey laughed remembering their friend Dale getting up sputtering water after Lady Linda had dumped him in the cold lake. " Oh man that was hillarious, he almost froze his nuts off on the ride home." Jimbo laughed remebering the scene also. "You guys are so bad." Mike laughed. The guys continued laughing until Jim interupted them. "Hey Mike, Dave, we think you guys should come thank all your guests ina special way how about playing some music an singing for us." He said to the guys. "I don't have a keyboard here an my guitar is at the church." Mike came back trying to get out of this. "Sorry buddy but mamaw made sure your guitar somehow found it's way over here an of course Davey's has been here." Jim let him know it wasn't getting off the hook. "Why do I smell a set up here." Mikey joked "Hey babe if I gotta do it you gotta do it too." Davey laughed hugging Mike around the waist. Jim wheeled Jimbo over to the area where the guys had set up a small platform for the guys to sing an play from while the boys went an retrieved their guitars. As Jim reached the platform he stepped up an made his annoucement. "If I can get everyones attention again we want to thank everyone who has come out to show their support an welcome our boys home. Davey an Michael are going to show their thanks by playing an singing a few songs for us an I hope you all enjoy. So now i turn it over to our guys Davey an Michael." He stated as he started clapping along with everyone else as the boys took their places on the stools that sat there ready for them before the microphones. "Thank you all for coming today altho we didn't know we were going to have to sing for our lunch." Michael joked " We really don't have anything planned so we will just do a few an then if you have any requests we can do them if we know them." he finished as Davey finished tuning his guitar. "I would also like to thank everyone that came today an want to say I love you all. Davey added tears starting to mist his eyes as he looked at all their family an friends who were there in their support. " The first song I would like to do is a favorite of mine an I love to sing it it is called Fallen Leaves. Davey opened the song with a few hot licks of the guitar strings followed by Michael doing rythym. As Davey's filled the afternoon air everyone was smiling at one another an lovers holding hands or hugging each other by the waist. Falling leaves that lie scattered on the ground The birds and flowers that were here now can't be found All his friends that he oince had are not around They are scattered like the leaves upon the ground. Some folks drift along through life and never thrill To the feeling that a good deed brings until It's too late and they are ready to lie down Beneath the leaves there scattered on the ground. Lord let my eyes see every need of every man; Let me stop and always lend a helping hand Then when I'm laid beneath that mossy ground There'll be more friends around than leaves upon the ground. To your grave there's no use taking any gold; It's no use when it's time for hands to fold. When you leave this world for a better home some day The only thing you'll take is what you gave away. Davey finished th3e last chorus with Mike doing harmony their voices blending together in perfect harmony the people were clapping an shouting for more. The boys did several more songs before beginning to tire out. Jim noticed the boys were starting to try but was trying not to disappoint their friends. So he went an whispered to Davey just to do one more an then thank everyone. "We are gonna do one more song for you then I am afraid we must stop. We do want to thank you all again for what you have given us today. And I know that someday we will be called away but we can look forward to a Reunion In Heaven which is the title to the last song we want to leave you with." Davey told them all as Michael started the lead guitar chords with him following behind in an uptempo bluegrass style. So often down here we'll have a reunion Our loved ones and friends will be gathered around Some faces are missed. They have gone home to heaven They will be there with Jesus 'til the trumpet shall sound What a wonderful time we'll have up in Glory With our blessed Redeemer forever we'll see And a crown he will give on that great judgment morning What a happy reunion in Heaven will be No crepes on the doors in that beautiful city No sorrow or pain never more ever there But a body we'll have in the Saviour's own likeness And a mansion Jesus said he'd go to prepare I am longing to sit by the banks of the river There's rest for the ones by the evergreen trees I am longing to look in the face of my Saviour And my loved ones who have gone they are waiting for me As they finished the boys stood an bowed then stood their guitars on the racks then went to shake everyones hands as they were leaving an thanking them for coming. Jimbo an his parents were the last in line an Davey an Michael both leaned down an hugged Jimbo goodbye an shook his parents hands. The parents both hugged both boys telling them how glad they were both ago an at home now. After all their guests had left an Lisa Baylor had left to go to her home leaving just Mary an her guys as she called them alone everyone was ready to just kick back in the living room an relax. Everyone was drinking coffee an relaxing Davey was drinking soda. Everyone was quiet just sitting back thinking over the days events. The silence was broken by a knock on the door. Jim got up to answer the door. As He open the door a bolt of lightning flew passed him an grabbed Davey. "Davey so sorry I missed your homecoming." Dale cried as he hugged his friend. " I wanted to come see you in the hospital but they were not allowing anyone other than family to visit." "It's ok bud. We haven't had a chance to see each other since I left school. I have missed you my friend." Davey soothed his excited friend. " You know everyone here but Gary an Michael, guys this is the part of the three musketeers that was missing today, this is Dale. Dale this is Michael and Gary pointing to each guy in turn. We have a lot to talk about but some of it I think I need to talk to you in private about." Davey told him, he knew he had to finally comeout to Dale an he wasn't sure how he was gonna take the news an he didn't want to just spring it on him in front of everyone here. " let's go out on the porch an sit an talk." Davey spoke getting up from his seat. The boys left thru the kitchen, Davey grabbing them both something to drink an they went an sat on the back porch which over looked the yard an the pasture where the barn with the horses were. "Ok bro what gives with all this secretive talking an all this guarding you for the last month an while you were in the hospital." Dale spoke out, being one who always spoke his mind. "No one would tell me why you were not in school an no one would say why you were in the hospital an I went by your old house an you had moved out. I finally found out thru Jimmy that you were staying here with Duckie so out with it bro what gives." Dale demanded sternly but quietly so not to upset his friend remembering the last day he had seen him at school an the episode in the bathroom. " There is a lot I need to tell you." Davey started tucking his head down feeling tears starting to swell in his eyes an fear of losing his friend building inside of him. " First thing I have to tell you I dont know how you are gonna take it but it will save a lot of time. I need to get this off my chest and I am afraid you are gonna hate me when you hear it." he continued not looking at his friend. Dale by now was getting scared, he had never seen his friend this upset an worried over something. To him Davey had always been the smartest of all three of threir group an always seemed more confident but now he seemed well Dale didn't know what to think. He reached an put his arm around his buddy only to have Davey pull away slightly an this reaqlly scared him. " Hey Buddy no matter what it is we are Buds for life the three musketeers one for all an all for one remember. Nothing can be that bad." Dale spoke softly to his friend still trying to embrace him with Davey finally letting his arm go around him an settling in next to his friend, not knowing they were being watched by Michael from inside. Michael smiled at the tender moment between friends but was still worried how Davey's friend was gonna take what he had to say. "Dale I have been keeping a secret for a couple years now. I realized two years ago I was different." Davey started to explain There is only one way to say this Dale I am gay." Dave finished as Dale gerked his arm back from around Davey an stood up an faced him. This caused Davey to be even more afraid an he started crying. "This is what you have been afraid to tell me an you thought I would hate you over, Come on dude give me a little credit, you're my best friend. You honestly think I didn't already know. Man for someone as smart as you are you can be so dense sometimes. Now stand up here an give me a hug an dry those eyes." Dale grabbed Davey an pulled him to his feet an hugged him tight to him. "All for one an one for all" He finished talking an just held his friend tight. Dale had realized over a year ago that Davey was probably gay but this didn't bother him he had a gay uncle who he loved dearly. Michael watched from the kitchen window an smiled now knowing everything was gonna be ok between the two boys. Davey an Dale walked around the back yard an talked for well over an hour with Davey telling Dale everything that had happened with Carl. He wanted to surprise Dale tho with the news of Michael an also the biggest news of all his new brother Gary. He thought he would wait until the two got back inside so everyone could see the look on Dales face when he heard these pieces of news. "Lets go back in an finish talking my legs are starting to cramp." Davey said trying to cover the real reason he wanted to get Dale back inside. "Ok but I have to get home soon but now i know where you are we can get together more i hope." Dale answered "You bet we can bro." Davey answered as the two entered the house only to find Michael staring out the window. " Hey you were spying on me weren't you." Davey fained disbelief "Lets go into the livingroom an finish talking I have somemore news i want to share with Dale." Davey said putting his arm around Michael as they walked into the livingroom. "Well I take it your little talk went well." Gary spoke as the three boys entered the room "Yea we are all cool if my little buddy would quit hiding things from me." Dale answered poking Davey in the ribs causing Davey to laugh as he was very ticklish in his ribs. "well now that we are all in here together there are twqo more things I need to tell Dale but I wanted to do it here with everyone as it will make it easier." Davey said looking at a shocked Dale. Dale was thinking what the hell else is he gonna spring on me tonight. As they all took their seat Dale noticed Davey say next to Mike in the big chair instead on joining him on the loveseat. " Dale I want you to meet two people who are very dear to me one is my brother an one is my boyfriend." "Ok I can figure out who your boyfriend is but I know all your brothers an they arent in the room." Dale stated looking at Mike an Davey who were now cuddled in the chair. "Gary is my brother Dale it is a long story which we don't have time for tonight. Carl was not my father, Gary an I share the same father. Carl has been out to kill me is why all the guards an all thats why we were in the hospital he shot thru the window here an hit Michael instead of me." Davey tried to explain. " Ok I get you and Gary are brothers but why are you living here with Mr. Dickworth" Dale spoke not realizing he had used the nickname that some of the kids in school used for Jimmy. Everyone burst into laughter leaving Dale looking around like everyone had lost their minds then it dawned on him what he had said an he turned bright crimson red in the face. " I am sorry Mr. Duckworth I didnt mean to say that. "Don't sweat it I know what the kids in school call me." Jimmy said between laughing an gasping for breath. " I guess since you are gonna be hanging around here with Davey a lot I have something you should know but you have to swear to keep it secret." " Sure Mr. Duckworth you can count on me." Dale answered him " Well the reason Davey an his mom are staying here along with Mikeis this is mine an Gary's home. Gary an I are partners as in lovers." Jimmy explained "Wow," Dale exclaimed this is not what he expected. He thought of all the girls at school an all the broken hearts there would be if they only knew. " you don't have to worry about me Mr. Duckworth, I have a gay uncle an he has to keep it under wraps too because of his job but he has a life partner also." Dale told Jimmy an Gary. " I afraid tho I must be getting home now tho I told the rents I wouldn't be gone long but had to see my best bud for a few minutes. Mike you take care of my bud." Dale spoke to Michael as he hugged him an his best friend good bye. Davey walked out with his friend. "Man you like older men or something ?" Dale joked as the two walked out into the night. "Yea or something." Davey grinned as he answered. "Hey you coming over tomorrow we can ride a while?" Davey asked as they shared one lasy hug. "Yea I will try to get over after lunch. I am just so glad you are ok Davey I have been so worried about you. Don't ever scare me like this again. I love you my friend never forget one for all an all for one. Dale said as he got on his bike an rode away. Well thats all for this chapter. It feels good to be able to write again. As always I love to hear from my readers. jay482005@yahoo.com