Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:32:01 -0600 From: brian Subject: Sandpiper 10 Disclaimer: This story is fiction. It deals with interaction between males, including oral and anal. Any person under 18, or anyone living in a state or province where reading these stories should leave this site now. Adult gay content. Chapter 10 I leaned down to the young boy and very gently slid my arms under his shoulders and knees. He winced as my hands slid under his knees and a few tears started down his face. As I slowly lifted him the sheet covering his lower body slipped off and the priest said. "Holy Mother of God." When I looked at his legs I saw that he had been whipped very hard. Lacerations covered his legs extending from his knees to his waist. How could anyone do this to just a boy. Tears started down my face as I picked him up. Samsun talked to him as lifted him. He wrapped his arms tightly around me. He never said a word, just looked at me. His eyes never left me as I turned and headed up on deck. When I reached the gang plank and kids saw him they fell silent. I fallowed James as he led the way. The kids just stood aside, some reached up and touched the boy, but his eyes never left me. Samsun followed right behind me talking to him. I couldn't understand his words but the way the boy held me I knew he was telling him I would never hurt him. The priest hurried to what I presumed was their hospital. He motioned me into a room and I gently laid the boy down on a bed. The young man did not want to let go. Samsun talked to him and he finally let go. I kneeled down by the bed and held his hand. The priest became all business then, ordering nurses and others to into the room. The nurses ushered everyone out except Samsun and me. As the nurses started to clean the lacerations he cried out for the first time. All I could do was hold his hand. A nurse came in and gave him a shot of morphine to dull the pain. I watched as his face relaxed and soon was in dream land, for him I am sure they were not nice dreams. I let his hand go and stood up. "He is good hands here Sir." One of nurses said. "Is there anything I can do?" I asked. "Father Timothy has radioed to get a Doctor here. Until he gets here Sir all we can do is keep him comfortable and make sure he is not in pain. We have limited facilities here." "Well I will pay what ever it takes to get him well." "You are very generous Sir, but until the Doctor gets here, there is not much else we or you can do." Samsun and I left the small hospital. I sat with Samsun as he cried his eyes out. "How could anyone do that to him Ed? He's so young." "Sam, I don't honestly know. I know there are a lot of very sick people in the world and some I guess get there jolly's from abusing young boys or girls." "I'm very glad you knew Chinese Sam." "He's not Chinese Ed. I think he is from Cambodia or Viet Nam. I tried Chinese first and then Vietnamese. He could understand me in Vietnamese." "Well whatever. I am not leaving until I know he is going to okay." "Ed, I love you, not as much as I love Jerry, but I still love you. When you took me away from Phucant, I thought I would love you forever, but you were right, I really love Jerry and now Simon too. Ed, you are the first man I have met that has so much love in him that it covers us all. We all love you Ed." "Thanks Sam, I love you too and always will." We sat on the step of the hospital and watched the sun go down. We watched as several big fires were lit on the beach. I had no idea what was going on, but it became clear when I heard the drone of an aircraft. I didn't see it land, but soon saw it was a Twin Otter. It just taxied right to the beach. Three men quickly waded through the surf and came directly to the hospital. They ignored me completely. Father Timothy came and sat down. "We will know shortly. They are very good Doctors." He said. After what seemed to me be hours, one of the Doctors came out and sat down. "He will be okay as far as his body is concerned, but I am not sure his mind will recover. We have repaired the damage done to his penis and testicles. He was circumcised very crudely and he has been beaten on his testicles. We drained them and repaired his penis. He will live." "Doctor Thorsten, this is the man that brought him here. Ed Somers." "So you almost killed him with your abuse and bring him here for help." I had to grab and hold Sam as he almost attacked the Doctor. "Ed would never hurt anyone. He rescued me, he rescued other boys. He is the best man I know and I love him. The boy came from a brothel in Port Moresby. Ed's Captain rescued the boy and Ed brought him here. If you ever say he abused him again I will kill you." Sam spat out. The Doctor was really taken aback by Sam's outburst. "I apologize Sir. I did not know." "Accepted. Now does he need any other care?" "Only time will tell Sir. Only time will tell." "James, we will be staying a few days. Can you get us someplace to bed down. We will run a few check ups on the boys and girls here, while we are here." As James led the Doctor away he turned. "I apologize again Sir. I'm sorry I spoke before knowing the facts." I just watched as he disappeared into the night. I grabbed Sam and headed for Sandpiper. Everyone wanted to know about the boy. After I explained all I knew I just sat back and relaxed. Singh brought me a drink and then both boys sat down beside me. I gave them each a peck on the cheek. When I awoke the next morning both my boys were gone. I dressed and went up for coffee. Jake handed me a coffee. "Where's Singh and Siam?" "They were gone along with Sam and Randy at first light. I suspect they are at the hospital." We finished our coffee and then headed for the hospital. When we got there Randy and Siam were sitting on the steps. I bent down and kissed Siam as Jake kissed Randy. When I stood up the Priest James was standing the doorway smiling. "The Doctor has seen him and recommended lots of bed rest and food. He is sending blood sample to their lab today and while he is waiting for results from the tests, he has him on antibiotics. You can see him if you want." I walked into the hospital and then into the room he was in. Sam was holding a bowl of food while Singh fed him. As soon as I entered he turned his eyes on me. They were like two big brown pools, boring their way right to my soul. I walked over to his bed and sat down. I took his very small hand in mine. "How are feeling this morning son?" I asked him. "His name is Wan so, he is from Bacnol in Cambodia. His parents had tried to immigrate to Australia, but were rejected. They ended up in Port Moresby. His parents couldn't support him so they sold him to the brothel." "I can't believe that parents would actually sell their only son to a despicable place like that." "It is a very common practice in Asia Ed. Many families have more kids than they can support and can usually find buyers for them. Most end up in Brothels in their home countries and some are even sold to use in Brothels in other countries." "Well I hate the whole idea." The boys eyes had never left me all the time I was talking. As I tried to stand up, his small hand gripped mine tighter. "Okay Son, I'll stay a while longer." "I think he has found someone he trusts Sir." James said. "Yes I guess so." Although the marks covered most of his small body, they never touched his face. He was very cute. "Singh love, maybe you should let Siam in to see him. Sam you stay to help interpret, and ask Jake to come in please." "James is there anything we can help you with while we are here?" "Well, could you check out our boat. We barely made it back last trip." Siam and Jake came in. I asked Jake if he could have Randy check out the Islands boat to see if he could get working. Siam just stood beside me and I wrapped one arm around his waist. The boys eyes got very big when Siam bent down and kissed me. "Thank you Ed. Thank you." Siam's emotions were getting the better of him. He turned and left. Jake touched the boys cheek and then he too left. A little while later the Doctor came in and gave the boy a shot of Morphine. As his eyes started to close I leaned over and kissed him on the forehead. "Sleep well Son, sleep well." By the time I got outside my emotions got the better of me too and I started to cry. James came up and put his arm around my shoulder. "Ed, you by far one of the best persons I have ever met. That boy I think loves you already." "That is what scares me most." "Why Ed. You have more love in you than anyone I have ever met." "James, I'm Gay. My two lovers are Gay. My whole crew is gay. I already have two boys in my heart and I don't think I could handle another." "I don't think that will be a problem. For know all he needs is someone to hold onto." "As the Doctor said, Time will tell." I left the hospital and wandered down the beach. Nudity appeared to be the norm here, at least among the boys and girls. The Island appeared to be a thriving community. I saw many adults to working at various tasks. The kids just played in the surf and along the beach. Ages ranged from almost toddlers to young boys and girls in their teens. All of them seemed to be very well adjusted. By the time I got back to the Yacht, Jake and Randy were talking as they looked at the old barge that was Islands transportation. "What's the verdict Jake?" "Engine and steering are shot. Rudder is ready to fall off and the screw and shaft are bent. There are several rotted places in the hull. I am surprised it still afloat." "Can it be fixed?" "Not without a boatyard and even then it would cost a small fortune. It would be cheaper to buy a new one." "So go buy them a new one." "What!" "Take a satellite phone and you and Randy fly back on the plane when they take blood samples in. Find a good used or new boat for them and then call me. I'll arrange a money transfer." "Ed, are you sure about this?" "Jake what this place is doing is very important. What they are doing for that boy is very important to me and all of you. To me it is a small price to pay for what they do here. Look around Jake. Have you ever seen anywhere where everyone is so well adjusted that they are so happy and care free." Jake smiled and shook his head. While he and Randy headed on board to pack, I went to arrange their flight back. A few minutes after lunch both were headed out. We watched the plane take off and then Singh, Siam and I just sat on the beach. We were soon surrounded by several boys and girls. Soon after that Singh and Siam were in the water playing, both now nude too. James came and sat down beside me. He laughed at some of the antics of the boys and girls. "They are all children here Ed." Some of the boys ran out of the water and came over to James. He admonished them for not wearing clothes. They just laughed and ran back in the water. "Are not you worried there might be some mutual liaisons between some of the boys and girls?" "No. They have all had stern lessons about possible consequences of any possible liaison. I'm sure some of the boys and even some of the girls have been, shall we say playing around with each other. Homosexuality in most of the pacific islands is not as frowned on as it is in other countries. I'm also sure some of those same boys and girls will want to marry and have children at some point." "I'm not so sure your church would approve." "Maybe, maybe not. Rome and the Pope are a long way away. My late colleague Father Simmons did not approve either. But I will not stop them. They must grow in their own way." A few minutes later, a few boys ran from the water and grabbed James and under very weak protest, dragged him into the surf. A few minutes after that I was dragged in as well. It was very refreshing to have so many young boys just having fun. Even the girls helped to dunk both of us with my two lovers helping. After almost an hour we were able to drag our very tired bodies out and sit down. I noticed we both had not lost our shorts. A few minutes later Singh and Siam ran out and quickly pulled on their shorts and sat down on either side of me. I wrapped my arms around both. "Ed, you are a very lucky man to have two such devoted young men." "What! These two brats? I'd paddle their bottoms sometimes, but they would probably like it." I laughed and then kissed both boys on the cheek. I watched as Sam ran down the beach from the Sandpiper. He handed me the phone. "Hi Jake. Find what we are looking for?" "Good, how much?" "Hold on a minute Jake." I turned to James. "What Banks are in Majuro?" "Well B of A has a branch and HKBC has one too." "Jake I'll make a transfer to Bank of Australia. Might not be in the bank today." "Okay, will see you both back either late tomorrow or the next day." "Good Jake. Safe trip." I hung up and handed Sam the phone. "Is our young boy awake yet?" "No. The Doctor prefers to keep him sleeping to speed his recovery." "Let me know when he wakes up. I think he will want me close by." Sam bent down and kissed me. "I love you Ed." "I love you too Sam." "So why did you send your Captain to Majuro?" "To buy something for your Island paradise." "But we need nothing. We have everything here any boy or girl could possibly need." "Well not quite." I laughed. "I'm sorry Ed, I don't understand." "Well that barge down there is totally shot. It would cost more to repair than to buy a new one. So I sent Jake to buy you a new one. He has found one that he thinks is very suitable to your needs. I'll transfer funds to pay for it and he will sail it back here." James had a very shocked look on his face. "Why would you do this? Are you trying to atone for some sins?" "Atone for Sins committed, no. My Father once told me, if I truly believed in something, then jump in with both feet. I inherited a massive fortune from my late uncle. I also inherited that yacht. During my travels here from Italy, I have seen some very wrong things happening. I took my love Singh from a brothel in Italy. I didn't force him. I also support an Orphanage in Sri Lanka for gay boys. When I saw boys been in almost complete sex slavery in Thailand, I rescued them too. Sam and Siam and three other boys on my yacht are from Thailand. James, here on this Island, you take abandoned, abused or just hurt boys and girls and repair their young bodies and minds. Now you have taken in another abused and unloved boy. There is nothing I would not do to thank you. A new boat to give you access off this island is the least I could possibly do." "I think maybe you are a Saint Ed." "No James, just a man, an ordinary man with a love in his heart for what you do." I stood up and taking my two lovers by the hand, headed for my Yacht. Once on board I phone my accountant and ordered the money transferred ASAP. I never even thought about time zones. Singh and Siam went to galley to prepare dinner. After dinner we were sitting relaxing in the lounge when one of the boys came on board, nude. This boy looked to be very close to 18, he had plenty of pubic hair and a nice 6 inch uncut soft cock. Both my boys almost swooned looking at him. "The young boy is awake, but no one can get near him. He just cries when ever anyone come near. Father Timothy asked that I come and get you Sir." I jumped up and with Singh, Siam and Samsun in tow almost ran to the hospital. When entered his room the boy was crying. I walked to the bed and held his hand. He gripped it with such force that it almost hurt. "Your okay now Son. I'm here for you." Those eyes, just seemed to pull me into his soul. I leaned over and gently kissed him on the forehead. The brief smile on his face lit the whole room. We cranked up his bed and a nurse handed me a bowl of stew. I then fed him. Sam talked to him as I slowly spooned the whole bowl into his obviously very hungry stomach. I am sure if he had not being so injured I would have had him in my arms almost immediately. Something inside me told me I needed this boy and he needed me. But how that would happen was totally beyond me. After eating his fill, his young body took over. As much as he tried to keep his eyes open, they slowly closed, this time in sleep not helped by morphine. Sam cranked the bed down. Everyone left the room. I just sat and watched this boy who had so captivated my soul. I knew inside I would never leave him here, but how could I take with me, I just did not know. Very late, Singh came and led me out of the hospital and down to the beach. A massive fire was burning on the beach and I thought almost the entire population of the Island must be seated around the fire. A single chair, that looked more like a throne was centered. Singh led me to the chair and told me to sit. The way he said it, meant he would broke no argument from me. Intrigued, I sat down. A nude boy ran up as soon as I was seated and pulled off my t-shirt. As soon as my t-shirt was off several other boys ran up and started to paint my face and chest. Okay, some kind of ceremony I thought. After they had painted me, a boy came and placed in my hand a carving. When I looked at it, it looked like carved cock with balls. Jesus, what kind of ceremony was this? A nude girl walked up and placed a conch shell in my other hand. When I looked, it really did look like a women's vagina. What was this about now, I had no idea. I watched, now fascinated as Father Timothy walked out. Everyone crossed then selves. James was in full vestments as a Catholic Priest. "Father in heaven, you have sent us A Saint and Savior. Bless him please my almighty and benevolent Father. My flock, your Flock have chosen him to be their Father. Please bless him and help him. In your name Father." "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be his name and let this man be our father." "AMEN." One by one, my crew and then my two lovers came and kissed me. After that every single boy and girl on the island did as well. After them came the older males and females. At the last came James, who kissed me on both cheeks. He sat down next to me. "Ed, I had nothing to do in this and I really had no choice. They saw something in you that none of them have ever known. They all saw you as their Father. Ed you came here with a young boy in pain both physically and mentally. You have done more to cure his mind than any ordinary man could do. To these boys and girls you really are their God and Father. There is so much love, real unadulterated love in you that it expands out from you and touches everyone. There are so many very old traditions and ceremonies in the these islands, I doubt anyone in all the lifetimes of this world will ever understand. Even how they painted you, I don't know about. Ed you are going to have just accept it. They all love you now." I came here to help one young and very abused young man. Now I am the Father figure for almost four hundred men, women, boys and girls. Well I guess I jumped in with both feet. And to be really honest I guess I did love all these young men and women. They have showed me such love for each other and me that I couldn't do anything else but love them back. When I looked down, both Singh and Siam were seated below on the sand. The young men were piling more wood on the huge bonfire. Some started to dance around the fire. "Should we join my family boys?" Both boys jumped up and dropped their shorts, I stood and pulled mine off. Then we danced and danced with anyone who came near. At long last we sat on the beach. Singh and Siam cuddled close to me. Two older boys walked up. "Father can we help you wash please." They led me into the surf and washed all the paint off. Although both were very hard as they did it neither touched me below the waist. They led me out and over to my two lovers. "Thank you Father. We all love you." "I love you too, my sons." I am not even sure if I really meant it. Singh and Siam abused me totally that night. All they wanted was more and more of me as if they wanted to make sure I was still first in their young hearts. They would never have to worry about that. I loved them so much it hurt sometimes just to look at them. The next morning after a good breakfast to replenish the amount of protean I had lost I went on deck. As usual clear skies and warm breezes greeted me. With luck, Jake and Randy would be back today. As I sat on the flying bridge a young man came running up the wharf. He was only a little over I figured five feet, but he was definitely very well built. He was hung about as I would expect someone of his size, but I would admit later to my two loves that he was very good looking, even enticing. I didn't here what he said below, but I figured the young boy was again waiting for me in the hospital. My problem was: How do I tell my two lovers, I loved this boy too. How do I tell them, Jake, my crew or even James I wanted him apart of my life. Singh brought the boy to the bridge. "Father, I am When Song, I to am from Cambodia and like Wan so, I too was sold to a brothel. Father, he is the first of my countrymen I have ever met. Please Father, I would very much like to help you with him." Maybe there really was someone looking down on me. "Singh can you find our young friend here a pair of shorts to wear." Singh led the boy off the bridge and I went down to wait for him on the dock. He came out with both Singh and Siam smiling. He almost, but no quite looked better in the tight shorts Singh had given him. He looked very uncomfortable in the shorts. "When Song, every time a man or boy has come near Wan so, he has been nude and looking to abuse him. Now you are like me and my too lovers. He will accept you more now." "Father, it is not that I dislike wearing shorts, but your two lovers are much smaller and these are very tight." "Well you look very nice in them." I laughed. I guess Asian boys can blush, because When Song definitely got redder. And I was very sure Singh did it on purpose. We walked to the hospital, when I walked in the room Sam was talking to Wan so. As soon as he saw me a smile lit up his face. I walked to the bed and leaned over and kissed him on the forehead. "Feeling better I see Wan so." Samsun translated my words and then he started to really jabber, faster than I had ever heard anyone talk. When he stopped When Song talked back to him at almost the same speed. They talked back and forth far faster than Sam could even translate. "Father, I explained to him that you are now all our Father. I also told him you are his Father too and he is part of our family. He loves you Father as all of us do, but I think he loves you more." I looked down at this broken and abused boy and unbidden tears started down my face. I could do nothing less than love this boy. "Tell, tell him I love him too." I guess my words did not need translation. He pulled me down and wrapped both his arms around me. After a brief hug he let go and I saw real pain on his face. A nurse came on and shooed everyone out except Sam and myself. He didn't protest as the nurse gave him a shot of pain killers. As his eyes started to flutter I leaned over and kissed him. This young abused and forgotten boy was as much in my heart as both of my lovers. I hoped he was in their hearts too. As I slowly walked back to the Yacht, every single boy or girl I met said hello. Some of those boys and girls were very well developed. I wondered how they managed to keep their hands off each other. After a quick lunch, I took Singh and Siam and went for a long walk on the beach. I needed to be alone with my two young men. After we were well along the beach I sat down and pulled my two loves close. "What is the matter Ed? You seem far away." Siam asked. How do I tell my two lovers, that I loved Wan so. How do I tell them I wasn't sure I could go and leave him here. I laid back on the sand. Singh and Siam laid down beside me with their heads on my chest. I wrapped one arm around each. "Ed Love, everyone knows you love Wan so. We have known it almost from the first time you saw him. We also think you might want to bring him when we leave. But you are not the only one that loves him. We love him because you love him Ed. Sam loves him, and I think all of the others do too. That boy When Song, even loves him I think. Siam and me are not worried if you love him. We know how much love you have in your heart." "Thank you boys." I said and then kissed the top of their heads. I was very contented laying with my two boys in my arms. I was also getting damned hot out here in the sun. "I think I need to cool off boys." "Cool." Siam giggled. They sat up and I stood and dropped my shorts and t-shirt. They almost beat me into the surf. After the heat in the sun the water was very refreshing. Laying just in the surf, with both boys close by, did other things to me too. I reached down with both hands and slowly jacked their cocks. Almost immediately I had two hands on my cock. What I really wanted was to taste both my young lovers. I sat up and told my two lovers to stand. This was going to be a first for me. I pulled both close and took both their cocks into my mouth at the same time. I thought for a moment they were going to faint. How I managed to get both in my mouth was beyond me, it felt so good I just held them in. When I slid one hand up each of there cute butts and touched their holes, both jerked forward and rammed their cocks deeper into my mouth. I thought my jaw might dislocate. They must have known how much it really hurt, because they started to work in unison. One would pull back as the other pushed in. With their hands holding my head gently they began to face fuck me at the same time. God what a rush. I slipped one finger into each of their holes. That got them going faster. It felt so good, my cock fired off in the sand. Shortly after I tasted first one of my loves and then the other. When they pulled back they pushed me down and both tried to kiss me at the same time. I shared their mixed load in my mouth with both and then enjoyed their sweet nectar. Then I just relaxed. Both boys again cuddled up very close. A look of pure contentment on the their faces. After a short while I sat up. "Time to head back boys." We picked up our shorts and just walked back slowly in the light surf. An arm around both. As we got back in site of the village I stopped and we put our shorts back on. "Ed, we know several of boys here are gay. Some of them have made indications that they would really like to get together with us." "And what did you respond?" I chuckled. "Well we were not sure how you would respond, so we didn't do anything." "Look my Loves. I have never stopped you if you have wanted to share your love with any of my crew and I am not going to stop you from sharing that same love with any of the boys here. Just be sure it mutual." "Does that mean you are interested in some of them too?" "I will be very honest with you. Yes some of the boys here are very good looking and I would very much like to try some of them but, I also do not want to compromise my position here and especially with James and Wan so." "Well we know one boy who is very interested in you Ed. He asked us if we minded if he asked you to sleep with him." Singh said. "What did you tell him?" I chuckled again. "We told him we didn't mind as long as we were there too." Siam said very quietly. "So, you two are becoming match makers too?" I laughed. Neither of my two loves said anything. "Look my two young lovers. If you want to invite someone into our bed just do it. I won't love you any less. Just who is it that you want to invite?" I was pretty sure I already knew. And I was right. "When Song." Singh said. Well that was by far the best choice. To be honest I would very much like to have the Cambodian boy in my bed. But it also might just complicate things even more. I really wanted When Song and Wan so, to become closer. By screwing When Song, that might make it much more difficult for both boys. I found later that problem had already been fixed. When we got back, James met me on the beach and told Wan so, wanted to see me. I also saw the aircraft had returned. So the results of the blood tests were back. We met with the Doctor on the way to the hospital. "Did you get the results back?" James asked. "Yes and it is not as bad as I would have thought. He does have a few of the more common STD's found here about, but preliminary results show he is HIV negative. I have had his samples sent to a lab in Australia for further testing. I will not have an answer for about three weeks. We should be able to knock off all those others with antibiotics." "Mr. Somers, I don't know what you have done to that boy, but what ever it is, he sure has made a great recovery." "Just a little love and trust." "After watching that ceremony last night I believe it something more than just trust and love. You really do have something that wants people to just love you." "Well I think that young man in there is looking for you." He said and walked away. When I walked into his room When Song was talking with him. When he saw me a smile lit up his face. Damn he really was good looking. Made more so by his smile. I walked to the bed and leaned over and kissed on the head. "Feeling better Son?" Now he totally took me by surprise. In perfect English, with just a hint of accent. "Yes Father. I feel much better." He then jabbered away in Cambodian to When Song. "He says he dose not know very much English. He hopes you are mad because he called you Father." "No Son, I am very honored. I love you just like a Son." I sat down beside his bed and took his small hand in mine. He gripped my hand in almost a vise like hold. A look of contentment came over his face as I held his hand. I could almost feel his pain and suffering draining from him. I have heard of people who could feel the pain of others and draw it off. I wondered if maybe I was someone like that. Well what ever it was, he sure looked better after only a few days after we pulled him out of Port Moresby. The Doctor came in and added a different bag to his intravenous supplements. "That one is mostly antibiotics. It will get rid of those Std's." HE was still along way from being healed. I watched as his face relaxed. When Song lowered his bed back down and soon he was again in dreamland. When I finally got outside, James was shaking the hand of the Doctor. The Doctor turned and shook my hand as well. "Mr. Somers, I honestly don't know what you have done for that boy. But whatever it is please keep doing it. It has been an honor to meet you Sir." James and I watched as the Doctor and his two assistants walked down and boarded the twin otter. Shortly after that they took off. "Ed, I think you really are a Saint. You do have a special gift from God." I just shook my head and slowly walked back to my Yacht. To say mind was in turmoil was an understatement. I knew I had felt that boys pain, but I also knew I was no Saint. I loved the feel of a guys cock in my mouth or ass and I also loved to shove my cock into a tight ass or mouth. Those were definitely not Saintly virtues. I went and sat down on the after deck. Siam brought me a drink. I watched as he walked away. Damn I loved those tight buns on him. Definitely not Saintly. I just sat and thought about what had happened in the last, what five or six days since Jake had pulled Wan so from that brothel. I was interrupted in my thoughts by cheering. I stood up as a very smart looking boat made it's way through the opening in the reef. Jake was back. The wharf was now filled with cheering boys and girls. I watched as Jake carefully pulled up to wharf just ahead of the old barge. Some of boys quickly tied it up. Jake and Randy were mobbed by the boys and girls on the wharf as they stepped ashore. I watched as James slowly made his way through the crowd on the wharf. I went down to meet Jake and Randy. It was so crowded on the wharf that some of the boys and girls were forced off the dock into the water. After that it seemed to become a game as more and more boys and girls were pushed off. They all just laughed and swam to shore to run back onto the wharf. After a while James got some semblance of order set down. I met up with Jake and Randy and hugged them both. "Very nice Jake. Good looking boat." "Well it won't win any races, but it's sturdy and well found. Good Diesel engine, radar and radio. It has accommodation for five and a good space for cargo. Its like most of the small island hoppers around these parts." James made his way up to Jake and kissed both him and Randy on both cheeks. "We will call her the Saint Edward, after you Sir." He said to me. For the first time since I had met him, Jake stepped close and wrapped his arms around me. "A very fine Name Ed. You really are a Saint." James rattled off a long speech in what I thought might be Polynesian. All the boys and girls started to head for shore. TBC