Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 15:58:27 -0800 (PST)
From: adm2780 <adm2780@yahoo.com>
Subject: New Horizons  Chapter Thirty-Two Revised

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Chapter Thirty-Two:  New Horizons        (Corrected and revised 2/6/07)


As TJ and Evan walked past the pool, they pointed and laughed at Daniel
playing with the little ones.  They knew this was a rare moment and let
Daniel know they would be back to join him as soon as they finished
checking the garden.  The boys retrieved a hoe and rake from the storage
area and headed out to rustle some weeds.

"TJ?  You ever regret bein' here?  You know, you miss bein' on the
streets?"

"Ev, sometimes I think about it, then all I have to do is remember what
that guard was doin' to me.  If Mr. Dan'l hadn't got to me, I'd most likely
be dead; never woulda made it outta that basement.  I hope that bastard got
sold to somebody cleanin' out septic tanks.  Makes me feel good thinkin'
he's naked and havein' ta jump in them tanks and shovel out shit."

"Well, 'cept for that time, you miss bein' out there?"

TJ was trying to figure out why Evan was asking these questions.  Most of
the boys missed running through the city some.  The city had life, it was
fast paced and exciting.  It was also dangerous for boys on the street.
Evan should know that, or did he?  TJ decided to be patient and let this
thing play out.

"I've thought about it some, I guess.  What you remember first is the good
times; the fun times.  I used to hitch a ride over to the parks and I'd
stay there two or three days.  You could always meet somebody that wanted
to pickup a boy.  Stayed in some fancy rooms.  Had some fun times.  Then
you start remembering the times that weren't so good.  More than once I got
used, beat and my money ripped off.  Didn't happen much, but it did
happen."

TJ stood talking to Evan, but thinking back on those good and not so good
times. "I remember some of my friends.  At least, I guess you could call
them that.  On the streets you don't let yourself get to close to nobody.
There was a couple of guys I saw in the morning, but they never returned.
One of them was on the news a couple of days later.  They found his nude
body in a ditch.  He'd been raped, beaten and cut on.  Don't know what ever
happened to the other one."

Evan stood, listening to TJ.  He was never on the streets like most of the
other boys.  He was a show boy that had a sheltered life until his dad and
brother got killed.  He never understood the story behind that and how one
minute they were free men with money to live on and the next they were
destitute and being sold by the state.

The two boys continued to work the garden.  Mr. Rick set a schedule so the
boys rotated on doing the weeding.  Because it was so hot, he didn't want
any of them working out in the heat more than two hours at a time.  Several
boys had already put in their time and got a lot done.  TJ and Evan
finished the daily assignment in less than the two hours limit.  When they
finished Evan thought they were going to head back to the pool area to cool
off.  TJ wanted to sit under the shade of a tree and enjoy the quiet and
being alone.

TJ sat with his back against the tree.  The sun was behind him, so he could
look out without being blinded by the brightness of the light.  It was the
middle of the afternoon during summer in Florida and was hot.  Both boys'
bodies glistened with sweat, trickles ran down the front, sides and back.
TJ sat with his left leg stretched out.  His right leg was drawn up so his
foot stayed flat on the ground.  When he got comfortable he looked at Evan
and tapped the ground in front of him.  Evan understood and sat between
TJ's legs.  TJ pulled the boy back against him.

"Ev, you're thinkin' how things used to be.  Things'll never be like that
again.  Maybe, 'cause you were with your dad and brothers and they
protected you, you never knew how ugly it could be until that bastard took
you away.  Remember what he was going to have the vet do to you?  The world
wasn't ever the rosy place you think about, only your little world.  Now,
this is our world.  This is where we are safe."  As TJ talked he began to
gently stroke Evan's body.

"TJ, you don't mind goin' naked all the time around here?"

"No, why should I?  Maybe, in the beginning 'cause it was so different.
Now, I like it.  It makes me feel free.  Sometimes I think all of us is
Adam in the Garden of Eden.  We're all pretty much the same 'cause we're
all boys.  Some of us is a lot more experienced, more experienced than we
should be.  I like the idea of lettin' the little ones take their time
growin' up, like Mr. Dan'l says.  I remember when I was little my momma let
me run around naked a lot when I was playin'.  She called me her dirt
collector.  I was about Danny's age then.  Does it bother you?"

"No way." Evan replied, "I hardly ever wore clothes anyhow.  Don't like
'em.  TJ, you never told me how you got on the streets.  What happened to
your family?"

TJ stopped stroking Evan.  He took a deep breath and thought back to when
he was innocent and thought the world was a nice place to be.  A tear
formed in his eyes as he remembered the last time he saw his mother.

"The last time I saw my momma she was huggin' me and cryin'.  I didn't
understand why or what I'd done wrong.  She said when I got home from
school that day, if she or my daddy wasn't there, I was to take the money
she hid in one of her shoes in the closet ^Å I was to take the money and
run.  She told me to get a bus ticket and go to my grandma up north.  I
looked at her and wanted to know why she wouldn't be there.  I told her I
was sorry for what I'd done and I'd be a good boy.  Back then I didn't know
what slave police was or what they did.  I just stood there cryin' just as
hard as she was.

When I got home that day there was a big yellow sticker across the front
door with the letters 'SP' in black.  I didn't know what it meant.  I found
the spare key and went inside.  Somebody had turned the place upside down.
There was a piece of paper on the table that said it was a Warrant for
Execution.  I didn't know what that meant.  I could read my parents names
on it though.  I ran through the house calling for my momma.  Nobody was
there.  A little while later I heard some people outside.  I looked through
the window and saw some strangers.  They all had shirts on with the letters
'SP' on the back.  I ran to momma's closet and found the money.  Then I
crawled up in the attic and hid.  I'd sneek down for some water and food,
then one day there was no water.  It'd been shut off, I guess.  It was four
days before I figured out that nobody was comin' back."

TJ sat against the tree, telling his story.  Tears were running down his
cheeks.  Evan shed tears for his friend's pain.  He reached back to put a
comforting hand on the side of TJ's face.  TJ sat there for a few minutes
holding Evan, looking into space and remembering, and then he continued.

"I started wandering the streets.  Didn't know where I was goin' or what to
do.  Momma said to go north to my grandma.  I knew what town she was in and
I knew her last name.  I didn't know a first name or address or phone
number.  Actually, I was scared and didn't know what to do.  I was waitin'
for somebody to find me and tell me.

First couple of nights I slept hidden under some bushes.  I bought
hamburgers and used bathrooms in restaurants.  Didn't take long before the
money was about gone.  Got to where I looked so dirty that people in
restaurants would run me off.  One afternoon I was kicked out of a
restaurant, they kicked me out the back door.  That was only about two
weeks after I'd lost my parents.  A group of boys in the alley saw me and
took me in.

We slept in an abandoned building.  There was a couple boys my age, some
older, some younger.  I think there was, maybe, fourteen or fifteen of us.
A kid took me under his wing, said he'd watch out for me until I learned to
take care of myself.  At the time, I didn't have any idea 'bout what they
did for money.  He slept next to me at night and saw to it I had food, so I
did what he said.  Then one day he said we had to talk."

""Kid,' he said to me, 'you got to earn your fair share like the rest of
us.  I took care of ya for over a week now, but you got ta help.  You got
ta go out like the rest of us.'  I just sat there and looked at him and
looked around at the other boys.  'Shit, kid, you ain't got no idea what
I'm talkin' 'bout, do you?'  I looked at him and shook my head.

'Damn, boy. Just what I need.  Not only are you a newby, you're a dumb
newby.  Listen, we walk these streets and let men pick us up.  They use us
for sex and we get paid money.  You understand what I'm talkin'?'  Again, I
shook my head.  'Kid, do you know what sex is?'  I shook my head.
'Hooolly, fuck.  I got a virgin on my hands.  Come with me.'

"He took me by the hand and led me to the bathroom.  He told me to drop my
pants 'cause I had to bathe.  I told him I didn't want a bath and he said I
didn't have to bathe all over, just down there.  He was pointing to my
crotch.  Well, he'd been takin' good care of me so I did what he said.
When he finished and my pants was fastened up he took me to another room
where it was just him and me.

He had me lay on a piece of cardboard.  When I did he pulled my pants down
again and I got my very first blow job.  I remember it like it was
yesterday, I didn't think I'd ever felt anything so awesome.  When he
finished he told me that's what we did for money.  I told him I'd never
done that.  Well, let's just say he was patient and he taught me what I had
to do.  When I said I didn't want to do that he let me know either I gave
men blow jobs or went hungry, it was that simple.  He taught me how so I
didn't choke or hurt myself.  I gave up my cherry about a year and a half
later.  Like a lot of boys I convinced about four men that they were the
first.  Actually, none of the men did it.  I gave it to the boy that had
helped me so much.

The kid's name was Connor.  He was the boy they found in the ditch."

TJ shed tears for a friend from long ago.  Evan turned to hold his friend.
While cradled in his arms, Evan began to hug and kiss TJ on the cheek and
neck.  Soon, TJ reached around and placed his lips over Evan's.  The boys
were locked in a passionate kiss.  It wasn't a kiss driven by the passions
of sex, but the passions of emotional commitment.  The boys kissed till
their lips were becoming numb.  TJ pulled back to admire his lover.

"Ev, you're beautiful.  I love your warm silky skin.  Nipples puffy and
soft, just right to suckle.  Skin toned by the sun, begging to be tongued.
Your bubble butt just right for my hand to caress.  I didn't think I could
ever love anyone till I met you.  You know you're the only person I ever
bottomed for without getting' paid? 'Cept Connor of course.  I love feeling
you in me."

The two boys lay there caressing one another, exploring the other's body as
they had never done before.  It was as though they had just met and knew
one was meant for the other.  TJ lay on his back with Evan smothering him.
Evan smothered his lover with kisses and then made his mark on TJ's neck.
Tonight, everyone would know that TJ had been loved this day.

TJ worshipped and tasted every inch of Evan's body.  He didn't want this to
ever stop, but he wanted more, too.  He jacked Evan off and used his boy
juice for lube.  Laying Evan on his side, TJ spooned him before entering
and made slow, passionate love to his boyfriend.  Before the afternoon was
over, Evan did the same to TJ.  The boys lay in the shade, their limbs
intertwined, recovering from their sexual highs.

With their bodies covered in a mixture of sweat and one another's juices,
they enjoyed the most perfect of days.  Neither boy was sure of what had
happened, but they did know a special connection now existed between them.
A connection no one could ever break.  They were no longer just friends,
they were lovers.

As they lay enjoying being together, TJ and Evan heard a faint noise.  The
boys looked at one another and then sat up.  A quick look around didn't
reveal anyone else's presence.  Soon, they heard the noise again, coming
from a clump of bushes not too far off.  The boys walked over as quietly as
possible.  As they neared the clump, they dropped to their knees and
crawled towards the sound.  The two boys really got a surprise.

On the other side of the bushes were the twins and one other boy.  TJ and
Evan both knew the boy was one of the Captain's sons.  All the boys in the
original group knew about the twins; their escapades and their talents.
They were demonstrating those talents to their guest who seemed to really
be enjoying his role as the center of attention.

All three boys were on their knees.  One of the twins, and it was
impossible to tell which one, had his hand on the boys package giving it a
full and hard workover.  His other hand reached around the boy and appeared
to be holding one cheek while his mouth and tongue worked on a nipple.  The
boy pushed his chest out to give easier access.  The look on his face said
he was really enjoying the action on the front side and whatever the twin
behind him was doing.

After a few minutes the front twin went down and began giving the boy a
blow job.  The boy put his hands on the twins back for balance and his face
read pure ecstasy.  The twin in the back came around and stood over his
brother.  In the next moment the boy grabbed the twin by the butt cheeks
and guided him into his mouth.  This kid was either a quick learner, or had
previous experience.  TJ and Evan continued to observe, mesmerized by the
scene before them.

In another few minutes the boys formed a daisy chain.  They lay on their
sides at just the right angle to enable them to give full attention to
their partner's package.  The boys would come to a dry orgasm, but being
young boys, quickly recovered for additional thrills.  When they tired of
the daisy chain, they got on their knees and began the little boys game of
belly rubbing.  While the three enjoyed themselves, TJ and Evan backed away
quietly.

When they had put sufficient distance between themselves and the trio of
young boys, the two burst out laughing.  They retrieved the garden tools,
returned them to storage, and ran back to the pool.  Both boys were anxious
to wash away evidence of their afternoon activities.  When they dove in the
pool they saw Daniel sitting on the edge.  He had spent most of the
afternoon relaxing with some of the boys.  Danny sat straddling Daniel's
lap with his little legs wrapped around the man's waist.  Everyone knew of
the special bond between Danny and Daniel.  They were as close to a
father-son team as anyone would find at New Horizon.

Daniel watched the two boys.  Experience told him their actions said they
had been up to something.  He knew that sometimes, ignorance was bliss and
decided not to push for information, but he did ask them if they had seen
the twins and the Captain's son.  TJ turned to answer, making sure he
didn't let Daniel see the side of his neck that would soon be sporting a
very prominent hickey, and told Daniel they saw them a short while ago over
near the grove.  When Evan began to laugh, TJ decided the best thing he
could do was dunk him before he got both of them in trouble.

TJ didn't like the idea of not telling Daniel the full truth.  He knew he
was really lying, but didn't want to get anyone in trouble.  He didn't
think the three boys were doing anything, or much more than anything, other
boys their ages did.  They were exploring one another and the pleasures of
their bodies.  TJ did have to admit he didn't get to explore that much when
he was their age, but that didn't make it wrong.  Besides, the Captain's
son didn't show any signs of being forced to participate.

Daniel continued to watch the boys as Paul approached him from behind.
"Daniel, Elizabeth's on the phone.  You may want to take this, she's not
making a lot of sense to me."

"Elizabeth," Daniel began, "it's been a while since we heard from you, how
are you?"

"Daniel," Elizabeth replied, "it's only been a few days, and I'm fine.  I
just gave Paul the schedule for the television appearances for next week.
We had a schedule of your appearances, they're mostly luncheons.  We
scheduled around that to give you exposure to the largest family market
available in those time slots.  The other reason I called was to let you
know we hired that cleaning assistant that Mark referred to us.  We think
he'll work out just fine in our temporary slot."

"Elizabeth, you have me confused.  What boy that Mark referred to you and
what temporary slot?  I don't know what you're talking about or what Mark
has to do with this."

"I'm sorry, Daniel, I thought you would have spoken to Mark by now.  You
really need to speak with him about it.  Just let him know things are fine.
He'll explain it, I'm sure."

"Elizabeth, why can't you tell me?  What's going on?" asked a very confused
Daniel.

"Daniel, as I said, you really need to talk to Mark."

Daniel turned the cell phone off and looked at Paul.  Paul shrugged his
shoulders, letting Daniel know he didn't know anything either.  Daniel
decided to wait and talk to Mark.  He knew it wasn't anything serious or
Mark would have called him directly.  But the question remained, what had
Mark been up to?

When Daniel looked at the front of the phone and saw the time, he suggested
to the boys they might want to get out and begin rinsing.  It would soon be
time for supper.  The last two to get out of the pool were TJ and Evan.  TJ
didn't want Daniel to see the hickey forming on the side of his neck.

During supper Daniel noticed several of the boys taunting TJ and Evan.  He
didn't know why, but suspected it had to do with something happening that
afternoon.  Near the end of supper, Daniel rose to address the boys.  He
let them know that Mark and the boys would be here tomorrow around noon.
They were bringing thirteen new boys.  Accompanying them would be Captain
Jackson, returning to claim his two sons.  Daniel gave the usual spiel of
welcoming the new boys, showing them around, etc.  He intentionally walked
the rows of diners to get near TJ and Evan.  Daniel was definitely curious.

When Daniel approached and then passed TJ from TJ's left, the boy breathed
a sigh of relief.  He felt Daniel missed the mark and he could find some
powder or something in the infirmary to hide it until the mark disappeared.
When Daniel got to the end of the row rather than turn and follow another
aisle, he turned around and retraced his steps.  He almost immediately saw
the beginnings of a large hickey on TJ's neck.  TJ knew Daniel saw it and
figured he was in deep shit.

Daniel approached TJ.  Placing a hand on the side of the boy's head and
admired the mark, making TJ cringe.  "TJ, that must have been one huge
mosquito out there in the garden with you and Evan this afternoon.  Looks
like he tried to suck the blood right out of you, boy.  Bet that's gonna
leave a mark that'll stay there for three or four days, maybe more."

The other boys in the room roared with laughter while TJ turned crimson, so
did Evan.  Daniel put a hand over the boy's shoulder and let it rest on his
chest.  After making sure everyone got a good look and he had done a
thorough job of picking on the boy, Daniel gave TJ a couple of light taps
on his chest to let him know everything was okay.

Daniel then moved over to Evan and placed his hand over the boys shoulder
and let it rest on his chest.  Daniel pulled the boy back against him and
held him there.  When he thought Evan had been sufficiently embarrassed and
provided enough entertainment for all, Daniel leaned over and spoke softly
in Evan's ear, "nice one."

***

The vans pulled in just before lunch, just as the Captain had advised.
Daniel walked outside to greet them.  No sooner had the boys begun
unloading than Sean was stripping.  No one paid any attention to this
except the new boys.  Many of whom just stood there, gawking at the sea of
naked flesh before them.

"Damn," one the boys said, "it is true, they're all naked."

"Depends on how you look at it," Daniel said, startling the boys, "to them
you're all clothed and they think that's odd."

The boys just stood there, not knowing what to do.  As they waited for
instructions they heard a young voice call out, "Dad!"

A naked boy of nine or ten ran and jumped in the Captain's arms.  The
Captain looked at the boys and simply said, "Fellas, my son.  At least, one
of 'em.  Where's your brother, boy?"  The boy pointed toward the swimming
pool.  The Captain took a couple of moments to greet his son and ask the
normal questions regarding how the boy was doing and whether he had fun.
When the boy gave enthusiastic nods and answers the Captain sent him back
off to play.

Daniel looked at the boys.  The old feelings of resentment towards the
system always surfaced when he thought about what the boys had experienced.
At least six were pre- adolescent boys who should be home with their
parents, living care-free lives.  Their biggest worry should be whether
they had enough time left that day to finish the game they played.  Daniel
knew he had to accept reality and addressed the boys.

"Fellas, I'm Daniel Thompson.  I'm the head of New Horizons.  I know that
Mark and the boys have talked with you, but I'd like to have a few minutes
with you also.  Let's all go inside and sit down, shall we?"

Daniel led the boys to the dining hall.  When they entered, the boys on kp
stopped and looked for a moment and then continued with their work.  Daniel
explained to the new boys that all the boys at New Horizons helped with the
work that needed to be done.  He explained the Little Brother/Big Brother
program they used and how it worked.  The boys were also told what was
expected of them, particularly regarding helping those younger than
themselves and schooling.  Daniel asked if anyone had questions.  When no
one asked questions, Daniel told them they needed to talk about sex.  The
boys became nervous.

"We try to take a realistic approach here.  We know that many of you,
particularly the older boys, are experienced well beyond where you should
be.  You've done things because that's how you survived.  No one here will
make any judgment about that.  Believe me when I say you are far from being
alone.  Many of the boys here are in that same situation, but some of the
boys here are still innocent, particularly the little ones, and we'd like
to keep it like that.  We will never tell you that you must learn to
perform sexual acts.  We prefer to let nature take it's course.

One rule we have here for new boys that you must follow.  Until we have the
lab results on your blood samples, no one is to engage in any activity
involving the exchange of bodily fluids.  That is a strict rule.  If the
lab results are clean, the restriction will be lifted.  If the lab results
reveal a problem, the problem will be appropriately addressed.  By
appropriately I mean cured.

Let's address those of you who are mature enough to have desires.  Again, I
reiterate that we like for nature to takes it's course.  If you have a need
for relief, that's normal and we know you'll seek satisfaction.  If you
seek that release with another person, it must be mutual consent.  No one
is to be forced to do anything against their will.  Also, please try to be
discreet.  I think I've said enough that you should understand my message.
If you need additional clarification, please feel free to ask and don't be
embarrassed.  Any questions?"

One boy raised his hand.  Daniel looked at the boy.  "Mr. Thompson, sir,
well, we heard about the Cherubs?"

"First, you should address staff members by their first name. As a matter
of respect we ask that you use the title of 'mister' when doing so.
Therefore, I am not Mr. Thompson, I am Mr. Daniel.  Most of the boys have
shortened that to 'Mr. Dan'l'.  Mark, who you met in Orlando is Mr. Mark.
Our chef is Mr. Barry.  The gentleman working with me in the office most of
the time is Mr. Paul.  Those of you needing haircuts will soon meet Mr.
Jeff.

Next week I will be out on a speaking tour.  The purpose is to promote
recognition and support for New Horizons and the privatization of foster
care.  Through private care there is no drain on public resources and
children such as yourself can have the opportunity at a full life as free
citizens.  I take a small group of boys with me.  The group is composed of
volunteers we call Cherubs.  The boys commingle with the audience; audience
members are encouraged to give the boys attention and talk with them
However, I must tell you there are risks involved."

Daniel explained his agreement with the state and how each boy could be
called on for pleasure.  Daniel also explained rules were in place to
control what could be done with a boy in a specific age group plus the
restrictions on where and how the activity could take place. Daniel let the
boys know they had sponsors that discouraged the activities and protected
the boys.  The boys were advised that they may not volunteer to be a Cherub
until their educational tests and schooling program was complete.

While Daniel spoke, a few boys walked into the hall, including Danny and
Ryan.  Daniel picked Danny up and carried him while he spoke to the group.
At the end he asked the boys if they had any questions.  While he waited
Danny pointed to the boys and whispered something in Daniel's ear.

"Mr. Dan'l?  Can we ask what he just said, he pointed at us?"

"Fellas, this is Danny.  If you've seen the Cherubs on television, you may
recognize him as Danny 02780.  He introduces the group whenever we make an
appearance.  Danny's mentor under our program is Sean."  Danny turned to
look at Sean, then pointed at the boy and laughed.  Sean, still partially
dressed, knew why Danny laughed and decided to strip.  When Sean had
stripped, Daniel held out an arm for the boy to join them.

 "Sean you met in Orlando.  He is eleven and Danny's mentor.  The young man
standing here is Ben, he's ten and looking for his mentor, Kevin.  Next to
Ben is Kyle who is seven.  The young man that just walked in is TJ, who's
fourteen and Kyle's mentor.  What you see happening here is that it's
almost lunch time.  The mentors find their charges and make sure they are
cleaned up and ready for lunch.

Danny here appears to have been playing in the dirt; that's normal for
Danny.  Sean will take him out and, I'm guessing, put him under the shower
out by the pool.  When he returns the dirt monster will be gone and we
should have a little boy again.  Guys, it is almost lunch time and I have
paper work to complete with the Captain.  I suggest you go with these boys
and they should be able to answer any questions.  During lunch I will call
all of you to the front to introduce you to the group.  Any questions?"

"Mr. Dan'l?  Are we supposed to get naked now?"

"What's your name, son?"

"Tanner, sir, and I'm fourteen.  Two of these younger kids are my brothers
and I look out for them."  Two younger boys were clinging to Tanner's arms.

"Tanner, age fourteen, I'm going to leave that up to you.  To tell you the
truth, I've never had boys here stay dressed as long as you fellas.  The
little ones are usually naked before they get out of the van.  I'll leave
when you want to totally join the group up to you.  For right now though
why don't you go with TJ and Kyle, you're the same ages and will be dormed
in the same area.  The rest of you can just follow the other boys and
they'll be glad to show you around."

When the boys were gone Daniel turned to the Captain and smiled.  The
Captain held up the papers and both men headed to Daniel's office.  When
they arrived they positioned themselves so they could see outside and watch
the new boys.  Before the men settled in their chairs, they noticed the
new, younger boys were naked.  Their pale butts made them stand out.  The
older boys appeared to be progressing one piece of clothing at a time.

"Daniel," the Captain began, "you're going to have your hands full if you
keep going at this rate."

"That's no problem for me, Captain.  I can't think of anything I'd rather
do than help these kids.  Except, of course, to get some laws changed."

"I understand." The Captain replied.  "Thanks for letting my boys stay.  I
could tell by the look on my boy's face that he's had a great time.  I'm
willing to bet I'll have to fight them to get them home.  I left their
clothes in the van and decided to just leave 'em there.  The boys can just
jump in and go. Their mother can fight with them about wearing clothes
again."

"They're great boys.  Our boys have enjoyed them being here.  I did have a
couple of the older boys watching out for them just to make sure they
didn't get into anything you wouldn't approve of.  So far, everything's
been quiet.  Captain, I understand that Brad and one of the new boys,
Patrick I believe is his name, may have some history?"

"Yeah I think so, and it's not good.  I couldn't find out any details.  Of
course, when I was around they behaved themselves.  So, I don't really know
what the story is.  I thought you could get to the bottom of it here.  I'm
sure you'll be able to handle the situation."

"I spoke with one of the boys from Brad's group, he gave me a pretty good
heads-up on the problem.  They got in a bad situation with a client and
Patrick thinks he got taken advantage of by Brad.  Most of it's petty crap,
but I'll use the buddy system if I have to."

"What's the buddy system?"

"You have two boys, don't they ever argue?"  The Captain smiled and nodded.
"Next time they want to get mad with one another, cuff them together.  Tell
them they will stay like that until they learn to get along.  That means
they eat, sleep, pee, shower, everything together.  You won't believe how
fast they will become best buddies."  The Captain looked at Daniel and
broke out laughing.

***

"Fellas, before anyone leaves the dining hall we have an announcement.  I'm
sure that by now all of you are aware that we have some new boys with us.
I'll ask that all thirteen of you join me now."  Daniel waited while the
new boys stepped up.  Almost all were naked now; however, their white butts
made them easily identifiable.  Daniel introduced each of the boys and gave
their ages.  When he reached Tanner, who was still wearing shorts, it all
began.

"Hey, Mr. Dan'l," one of the boys called out, "How come he's still wearin'
shorts?  He got somethin' he's ashamed of?"  Daniel knew his boys well
enough to know this was only the beginning if something wasn't done
quickly.

"Tanner, the boys want to know if your just bashful or easily embarrassed."

"Neither, Mr. Dan'l.  it's just, that, well, ^Å"

"Ask 'im if he's sportin' one, Mr. Dan'l" came the loud voice.  When Tanner
turned red, Daniel knew the problem.  Daniel looked for Tanner's brothers
and had them step up front.  Both boys no longer worried with clothes.

"You're Tanner's brother, right?" Daniel asked the eleven year old, who
nodded his head.  "Does your brother have anything to be ashamed of?"  The
boy shook his head, then a moment later, he looked at Daniel with his face
radiating pure mischief.  Daniel guessed what was on the boy's mind and
nodded his head.  The boy quickly turned and jerked his brother's shorts
down past his knees.  Tanner was caught by surprise.

"Bobby!  I'll get you for that!"

"Wow, Mr. Dan'l, told ya he was sportin' one.  That's a nice one, too."

Everyone in the room was laughing except Tanner.  Realizing all the boys,
and adults, had now seen his woody, Tanner blushed and turned his back on
the boys.

"Nice ass, too, Tanner.  Shame if you got it all sunburned.  Want us to rub
some lotion on it for ya?"

Daniel stood by the boy and put an arm around his shoulder.  "Tanner, you
need to think quick.  This keeps going and they'll tease you for a long
time to come.  You need to turn around and let them know you can take it."

Tanner took a deep breath and turned around.  He was now standing at full
salute.  He waved to the boys and waited for them to quiet down a little.
When he could be heard over the crowd, he stood his ground.

"Glad some of you boys can appreciate a nice piece of equipment when you
see it.  Go ahead and look, maybe one day you can have one this nice, but
don't count it."

The cat calls began.  Daniel knew this session was over.  He patted Tanner
on the shoulder and simply said "Welcome to New Horizons."

***

The Captain and Daniel stood by the Captain's van talking while they waited
for the Captain's boys.  Daniel thanked him for bringing the new boys and
making the effort to give the boys a chance.  The Captain again expressed
his support for the program and assured Daniel he would be talking with
fellow police officers in other areas to help gain support for the project.
When the boys ran up with their friends they objected to having to go, as
expected.  The Captain assured both boys they could come back another time
to visit.  Reluctantly, two naked boys climbed in the van to head home.

Daniel's boys stood with him and waived goodbye to their new friends.  When
the van turned onto the highway, Daniel asked the boys if they'd enjoyed
the company; all the boys did and were sad to see their new friends leave.
Daniel walked back to the recreation area with the boys. He knew they
needed to be refocused and think about something else.  When they
approached the soccer area some of the boys were forming teams.  The
younger boys decided they wanted to play, too.  So much for refocusing.

Daniel watched as Mark helped the boys form their teams.  The field was
large enough for two games to be played simultaneously.  Daniel also noted
that several of the new boys were participating.  After the teams were
formed and games started, Daniel signaled for Mark to join him.  The two
men strolled through the recreational area to the garden for privacy.
Daniel told Mark about the phone call from Elizabeth.

"Daniel, I was going to tell you after the Captain left.  There were
fourteen boys in the group, not thirteen.  When I checked the web, one
boy's name came up with a match.  The boy told me it was him.  The kid's
fourteen.  He's been out on the streets less than a year.  The warrant's
valid for another two and a half months.  I wanted to help him.

I called Elizabeth and spoke with her.  She knows the kid's whole
background.  Anyway, I gave him some money for a cab and sent him to her.
She was going to talk to her bosses about hiring the kid to work doing
clean up or other odd jobs in exchange for shelter and food.  He'd be safe
and off the streets.  I think the phone call from her is telling us she got
it worked out for the boy.

Daniel, I told the boy that in two and a half months he could call us and
I'd come up personally and pick him up."

Daniel looked at Mark and was pleased, knowing he was right about this
young man from the moment he found him in the fountain.  He placed a hand
on Mark's shoulder and told him, "You did good, Mark.  I'm proud of you."

The moment was shattered when the two heard someone shout "FIGHT! FIGHT!"
and saw a number of boys running towards the soccer field.


End Chapter Thirty-Two

To Be Continued; comments welcome, contact Dwight Wilson at
adm2780@yahoo.com