Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:09:39 -0400
From: Lee Mariner <mariner23502@hotmail.com>
Subject: Mark - Series Part #51

MARK
By
Lee Mariner
April 2002

DISCLAIMER: This is a gay fantasy depicting
homosexual acts between men and boys. IF YOU
ARE NOT OF LEGAL AGE TO BE READING THIS STORY
OR YOU DO NOT APPROVE OF SUCH MATERIAL, PLEASE
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All characters are fictional and in no way
related to any persons living or deceased. Any
perceived similarity is coincidental.

ENGAGING IN UNPROTECTED SEX CAN LEAD TO LIFE
THREATENING CONSEQUENCES AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

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* * * * * *

Chapter #51

Perry and I left the Hub looking for a cab.
There was one just letting a passenger out and
we caught it giving the driver Perry's address.

"Damn Lee." Perry said, lying back against the
seat cushion. "This is not much fun for you,
I'm sorry."

"Don't mention it bud, you'd do the same for me
and you know it."

Perry closed his eyes as the cabby drove the
dozen or so blocks to his townhouse. He had
bought one of the popular 5-story Federal style
town homes that made up Society Hill. His was
on Delancey St and had set him back a pretty
penny, somewhere around $350,000. The home had
been reconstructed using the original building
plans and the attention to details could be
seen in all of the homes on Delancey.

I paid the cab off and we went up the short
flight of stone steps leading to a heavy oak
front door. I'd been in the house once before
but it had been a long time. Perry was holding
on to the house with the idea that he would be
able to turn it for a nice price. For me, the
house was just too big. Four bedrooms, three
full baths, big full sized eat in kitchen with
sun porch off of the sunroom. The living room,
library and dining rooms were all huge with
paneling, molded windows, thick carpet and over
sized furniture in every room. There was an
office on the second floor down the hall from
the kitchen and Perry had made it into his
bedroom/office.

He had a computer work desk against one wall
with a small television setting on a floor
stand alongside of it. There was an oversize
twin bed on the opposite wall with a walk-in
closet that led into one of the baths. The
closet had originally been for record and
supply storage but Perry had converted it for
storing his clothing and installed a door so he
could use the bath without going down the
hallway. The third, fourth and fifth floors
were left unoccupied or furnished as far as I
knew.  Perry lived on the first and second.

I followed him up the steps and into the
kitchen where he got two beers from the
refrigerator. We sat down and the small maple
kitchen set and he slid a beer across the
wooden table.

Perry pulled his shirt over his head and threw
it in a corner of the kitchen before picking up
his beer taking a long pull and sitting down.
His chest was broad and thick with a fine
covering of hair from the collarbones down to
his pelvis. The fine light dark brown hair
seemed to enhance the muscular definition of
his pecs and abs. It was hard to think he was
two years older than me when I had always
thought he was a year younger.

Perry had been a great sex partner before and
probably still was. He was a bottom and reveled
in having someone ride his ass, the longer the
better. I sat looking at him as he finished one
beer and got up for another one getting a
bottle of bourbon from under the sink. He
didn't seem to be trying to hide the fact that
he wanted to get blind drunk.

"Are you going to be alright Perry, your
hitting it pretty hard."

"Oh hell yes Lee, you know me. Old Perry always
lands on his feet like the cat with nine lives.
Are you going to hang tonight or head back to
the motel?"

"I'm going to head on back Perry. You sure
you're going to be okay?"

"I'd be better if you stuck around. I need that
big fat cock of yours up my ass, that's what I
need."

"Sorry bud, not tonight. You need to hit the
sack and sleep some of it off. I'll give you a
call tomorrow."

"I didn't think so. You don't need to call Lee,
I'm visiting my mother in Hershey tomorrow and
we are moving out early Monday morning."

"Okay then Perry. I'll stay in touch and maybe
we can get together when you guys get back.
Sleep it off bud, you'll feel better tomorrow."

"Okay Lee, I'll be seeing you. Make sure the
door is locked when you go out."

I double-checked the door making sure it was
locked when I went out. It wasn't midnight yet
but I didn't feel like going anywhere. I could
see a cab coming with its roof light lit and I
hailed him.

"Where too mister?"

"Holiday Inn on Chestnut. Don't pull in just
let me out on the sidewalk, I'll walk up."

As he pulled away from the curb, I could see
him looking at me in the rear view mirror.

"Your looking kind of down at the mouth mister,
need a little action?"

"Not what you might have in mind, just take me
to the motel."

"Okay, okay. I was just trying to be helpful."

Lots of cab drivers pimped on the side for
extra money. I could have had either a whore or
a boy prostitute if I had said yes but it was
usually dangerous if you let one of these guys
drive you to some out of the way place for a
meet. Reporting him would not have done any
good since it would be his word against mine.

The lobby of the motel was empty at that hour
of the morning. There were cleaning crews in
the restaurant, bar and lobby that looked up as
I walked by. It surprised me that no one
stopped me as I got in an elevator. I mentally
struck the place off my list as I rode up to my
floor.

The door swung open silently and I was
surprised but thankful the security chain was
not in place. Holding the door open, I located
a lamp by the light shining inside from the
hall. Closing the door and putting the security
chain in place, I turned on the lamps low
setting giving me enough light to see by. The
door to the bedroom was ajar and I could see
Carl and Dalton in the bed with arms around
each other. The bed sheet was down at their
waists covering them at the hips. Their heads
were on the same pillow about 6 inches apart
facing each other. Carl's blond and Dalton's
black hair in contrast as I listened too
they're breathing. I could see their chests
rising and falling in an even rhythm when Carl
stirred and stretched his body as he pulled
Dalton a little closer. It felt good knowing
that they would be getting off to a pretty good
start together.

I pulled a pillow and blanket from the closet
returning to the living room and spreading them
on the couch. I closed the bedroom door turning
the handle so it would not click.

I turned off the small lamp and stripped
putting my clothes in a close by chair. I
stretched and twisted my aching body for a few
seconds before opening the refrigerator for a
bottle of water. The white interior light
flooded the room for a moment before closing
the door. Breaking the seal on the bottle I
emptied half of it and stood in the open
sliding glass doorway looking out over the
city. I thought about Perry for a moment and
then Mark flooded my mind flashing back to when
we had made love in the backyard at John's in
the moonlight. My cock started to swell and I
ran my hand down over my body stretching it out
feeling it harden as I thought of Mark and
wanting him as passion swelled filling my hand.

Taking a bar towel from the rack, I sat in a
chair stretching and spreading my legs out in
front of me. My cock throbbed as I slowly
stroked its full length and I could see Mark
standing in front of me. His golden magnificent
body glowed as he stood there smiling at me. He
slowly took his cock and looked at me, his eyes
flashing the golden flecks flickering in his
hazel eyes as he matched me stroke for stroke,
driving his hips forward meeting each stroke as
I did. The fire spread from my nuts upwards, my
cock swelling harder and harder as the juice
churned getting ready to explode.

I could almost hear him whispering, "Come with
me Uncle Lee, come with me. I'm ready, lets
shoot together, I love you so much."

Muffling a deep groan it felt like fiery molten
lava was gushing upwards and exploding from the
head of my cock covering my chest and abdomen.
Spasm after spasm my body ejected great streams
before slowly subsiding. Mark faded from my
vision even though I called to him "Mark, don't
go sport. I need you." The tears trickled down
my cheeks as I sat there, my body covered in
sperm.

Wiping my chest and stomach, I moved to the
sink and dampened another towel. Wiping my face
and body with the damp towel, I laid on the
couch pulling the blanket over me slipping off
to sleep hoping Mark would be in my dreams.
Just as I was falling into sleep I decided I
would see if I could change my reservations and
not wait until Tuesday.

A few feet away in the bedroom, Carl stirred
and raised his head looking and listening in
the darkness. He thought he had heard a voice
calling Mark's name but everything was quiet
and he drifted back into sleep.

* * * * *

Carl woke up feeling the pain of an overfull
bladder and an urgent need for it to be
emptied. Dalton was sleeping on his stomach
with one arm lying over his chest. Pushing the
sheet away, he slid out of the bed without
disturbing him and made a beeline for the
bathroom holding his rock hard cock.

Lifting the toilet lid just in time as the dam
broke. A strong stream of urine cascaded into
the toilet water and he sighed in relief, the
pressure subsiding but his cock was still half
hard as he milked the last drops his other hand
rubbing over his right breast the nipples
hardening at his touch. He stood in front of
the toilet slowly stroking his hardening cock
and massaging his chest, his eyes closed as he
enjoyed the tingling sensation as it spread
through him down into his groin.

Carl didn't know that Dalton had come into the
bathroom until he felt his hard cock slip
between his legs from behind him and his strong
arms encircling his chest pulling him back
against his broad hard muscled chest. He
started to turn but Dalton held him tight
nibbling at his neck muscles and blowing in his
ear. Carl relaxed and lifting his arms over his
head he ran his fingers through his thick black
hair resting his head on his shoulder as Dalton
wrapped his hand around his throbbing cock
slowly stroking it as he gently bit Carl's
shoulder muscles.

Looking into the wall mirror, Carl saw Dalton
embracing him from behind. His left arm held
him close as he stroked his cock with his free
hand and started a gentle fucking motion
driving his cock between his legs. Tightening
his legs as much as he could, he felt Carl's
long thick rod rubbing against his flesh in an
increasingly heated tempo as his nuts churned
from the strong pumping motion of Carl's hand
drawing his cream from him.

Neither boy had said anything as their passions
controlled them in their mutual need. Their
bodies reacted to the intensity of ejaculation
as their muscles contracted and groaning
together stream after stream of sperm exploded
from them. Carl could feel Dalton's hot cream
covering his balls, running down his legs as he
thrust his hips forward violently sending his
own splattering up on the mirror and into the
water of the toilet. Their muscles slowly
relaxed as the spasms decreased with the
softening of their cocks. Dalton rested his
head on Carl's shoulder as he ran his hands
over the hard muscled body of his lover
whispering to him.

"Great way for us to start the day gorgeous."

"You're full of surprises, next time wear a
condom when you come up behind me."

"Condoms only until we are tested. Then it's
just you and me Carl."

"Just you and me for a long, long time. Think
we better get a shower right now, don't you?"

"That and wipe the mirror and floor. Damn but
you have pressure too hit that mirror, it's at
least 3 foot away."

"You really turned me on Dalton, dry fucking me
like you did. Let's get that shower before I
can't get my legs open."

Carl and Dalton showered quickly washing each
other and playing like kids exploring their
bodies for the first time. They kissed and
laughed, eyes gleaming feeling that special
bond that only two lovers can feel.

They dried off and then used he towels to clean
up their sperm from the mirror and floor before
going back into the bedroom.

Carl was the first to notice that the door was
closed.

"Dalton, did you close the door last night?"

"No, I thought you did but I couldn't remember
if you had."

"Someone did if neither one of us did."

Slipping on their jockeys, they opened the door
and looking into the living room saw Lee lying
on the couch naked. The blanket had slipped off
and he was almost completely exposed.

Carl reached down and pulled the blanket over
Lee looking at Dalton as he did.

"He is awesome Carl, god what a body." Dalton
whispered not wanting to wake Lee.

"He is but you should see Mark, his nephew.
Better yet see the two of them together. Wonder
what he is doing here. I thought he was staying
with a friend."

"I was going to but changed my mind. Would one
of you get me a robe from the bedroom?" Lee
said as he awoke hearing Carl and Dalton
whispering. "You two whispering sounds like a
live broadcast and thanks for not putting the
security chain on the door."

Dalton returned with the robe and handed it to
Lee and stood back beside Carl as he put it on.
He started to open his mouth and then saw Carl
looking at him, his eyes warning him off. Carl
knew Lee would tell them what had happened last
night if he felt they needed to know.

"Carl, would you call room service and ask them
to send up a large pot of coffee and orange
juice. Milk if you guys want it, I need the
coffee."

Carl called and ordered the coffee and juice as
Lee walked into the bedroom. Dalton folded the
blanket and picking it up with the pillow he
took them and placed them in the closet in the
bedroom. He could hear the water running in the
shower.

As Dalton put the blanket and pillow away, Carl
took Lee's clothes off of the chair when he had
put them and picked up the towels lying on the
floor. The damp crustiness told him what they
had been used for and he carried them into the
bathroom dropping them into the dirty clothes
hamper. Hanging Lee's clothes on a hanger he
turned to Dalton.

"We better put on some shorts before they get
here with the coffee. Lee will be out as soon
as he finishes showering."

As Carl and Dalton were slipping into their
shorts they heard a sharp knock at the door.
Carl opened it and a young girl rolled the cart
into the room, placing it by the small table.
She turned looking at the two half dressed
young men.

"Will there be anything else?"

"Not now. Wait a minute." Carl said running
into the bedroom getting a couple of dollars
for the tip.

The dining room had sent up two pots of coffee
and a large carafe of orange juice. They both
poured themselves coffee and juice sitting at
the table.

Lee finished his shower and after shaving, he
started dressing thinking about what he needed
to get done. Carl and Dalton were pretty well
taken care of in getting set for college. He
really didn't need to be there when the
furniture was delivered and setting up the
account for Carl at his bank could be done by
telephone. The 1st National in Cincinnati would
handle the transfer and Carl could go in and
sign the necessary signature cards. His biggest
problem was changing his airline tickets from
Louisville to Cincinnati. Pulling his slacks on
he heard Carl and Dalton talking in the living
room and stopped dressing when he heard his
name mentioned.

"Carl?" Dalton said, "You really love Lee don't
you?"

"Yes Dalton, I do. I don't love him like I love
you though. Lee is like the big brother I never
had and I don't feel the way I do about him
because we were in bed together. Lee told Mark
he would help me get in school but he didn't
have to get us an apartment, buy furniture and
all of the other things he has done. Knowing
how he feels about Mark, I'm pretty sure I know
why he has done all of this. Lee would do the
same and more for Mark and I like to think that
he loves me just about as much as he loves
Mark."

"I've never met anyone like him Carl. He just
seems to have a control and understanding of
what he wants and how to get it. I've been
listening to him and learned a lot. Like when
he was talking with my father. Dad was pissed
but Lee was calm and persistent. I'm pretty
sure he knew what was going to happen before we
got there and I had the feeling that he was
directing, leading the conversation just he way
he knew it would go. He showed me that you
don't need to get mad, shout and scream at
someone. If you let your emotions take over,
you will make mistakes and suffer in the long
run. I sure hope I can meet Mark someday, he
must be something."

At that moment, Lee walked into the living
room. "You will meet him one day Dalton. Sorry,
I wasn't eavesdropping but you guys weren't
exactly whispering too each other."

Lee poured himself another cup of coffee and
pulled his chair closer to the table.

"I guess you are wondering why I was on the
couch last night."

"It did sort of cross our minds Uncle Lee."
Carl said looking at Dalton.

"I would have been surprised if it hadn't after
finding me on the couch. Perry drank a little
more then he should have and I took him home.
He was still hitting the bottle when I left.
Drinking is alright but there is a limit and he
went over the limit."

"Gee, he seemed such like a nice guy when he
was here. Didn't he Carl?"  Dalton said as Carl
nodded his head in agreement.

"Oh Perry is and he'll be alright after he
sleeps it off. I'm making some changes fellas;
I've decided to see if I can leave here this
afternoon and not wait until Tuesday. I'm going
to call the airlines reservations and see if
they can change my reservations from Louisville
to Cincinnati. I've got a ton of things that I
need to take care of and starting tomorrow
instead of waiting until the middle of next
week will be better. I'm not hungry right now
so why don't you guys go on down to the
restaurant and get your breakfast while I make
some calls. If the arrangements can be made you
can run me out to the airport."

Lee reached for the telephone book flipping it
open too the airlines section as Carl and
Dalton went into the bedroom and finished
dressing. They were both surprised at what Lee
had said he was going to do but Carl knew there
was another reason, he had heard Lee calling
for Mark during the night.

"Boy Carl, he makes up his mind fast doesn't
he?"

"It makes sense, I hate seeing him leave but
there is not much more he can do for us and I
know he has a lot to get done. He lost his job
or didn't you know?"

"No, I didn't when did that happen?"

"Yesterday before he went out with us looking
at apartments."

"Then why did he spend all that money on the
apartment, furniture and all the other stuff if
he lost his job?"

"I told you earlier but I don't think money is
a problem from what Mark has told me. Come on
lets get something to eat."

* * * * * *

It only took one telephone call and my
reservations were changed from Tuesday to today
and arriving in Cincinnati in the evening.
There was a $200 service fee but it was still
hard figuring out where there was so much
trouble in changing tickets on a computer.

Another call and I reserved a car with Hertz
for the drive to Mt. Orab. I could probably
have called William and he would have sent
Charles too meet me but this way I could drive
Mark back to Cincinnati and have the car for
running around while I was there. I could have
used the Mustang after it arrived at John's but
I was thinking I would garage it with a friend
of mine who owned a dealership that dealt in
custom and antique cars.  I still intended on
driving down for a few days with William after
Mark was back in school and I didn't need to be
using a sports car for running around in.

The coffee was cold so a Bud Lite took its
place. The excitement of seeing Mark in just
few hours had sent a thrill through me and I
couldn't wait until he was in my arms again.

* * * * * *

Carl and Dalton were finishing their breakfast
when Dalton saw Alton the manager walking
towards their table and he touched Carl's arm
nodding his head in his direction.

"Here comes Alton, probably going to give me
hell for not working last night."

"Good morning Dalton, who's your friend, I
don't believe we've met."

"Carl McDowell Alton, Mr. Michaels nephew
remember? They checked in a couple of days
ago."

"Oh, that's right, I'd forgotten. I'm sorry for
interrupting your breakfast but I have a
problem you might be able to help me with
Dalton. You're scheduled on at 5PM today
relieving Dennis but until I can hire on
another man, I don't have anyone that can cover
the third shift. I was wondering if you would
mind doing a double today? The motel will pay
the double overtime for you if you will. I
don't want to ask the restaurant manager for
help if I can avoid it. He gets a little testy
when he thinks management is trying to take one
of his people away from him."

"Sit down Mr. Alton, I think we can work
something out for all of us. Talk with Carl and
I'll be right back." Carl looked at Dalton as
he got up and went out in the lobby, not
knowing what he had in mind and he was sure the
motel manager didn't either.

"Well Carl, are you and your uncle staying in
Philadelphia long?"

"I am Mr. Alton but not Uncle Lee, he is
leaving today. I'm starting my first year at
the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Dalton and I will be going together, that's
what we were talking about when you walked up.
I'm going to try and find a job somewhere and
Dalton has offered his help. I'm a klutz when
it comes to a city as big as Philadelphia is."

"Then you and Dalton will be living on campus.
It's nice that you and he have become friends
and you can help each other out. Did you say
your uncle is leaving today? If he checks out
will you be moving in on campus?"

"I probably will, we haven't talked about it
yet. Uncle Lee is upstairs making some phone
calls while Dalton and I came down for
breakfast."

"You said you would be looking for a job. Do
you think you might like working here in the
motel with Dalton? I need another parking
valet. The schedule can be worked out with your
classes if you think you might like it."

Dalton returned while Carl and Alton were
talking and sat back down at the table.

"I talked with Dennis Mr. Alton and he and I
will split the shift. Dennis will work until
10PM and I'll take the rest of the shift if
that is okay with you."

"Dalton, Mr. Alton has asked me if I would like
to work here with you. What do you think?"

"I think that's great Carl. We were going to be
looking for you a job and here one is right in
the motel. Thanks Mr. Alton."

"It's settled then. Pickup an application in
the office and we'll see when we can get Carl
started. Let me know what your class schedules
are and the telephone numbers in the dorms
where you'll be living. Welcome aboard Carl, I
think you'll like it here."

"Thanks Mr. Alton, I appreciate it."

"Dorm telephone numbers Carl? Didn't you tell
him we would be living together?"

"He doesn't need to know everything Dalton. We
can cross that bridge when we come to it. Lets
get back upstairs and see what Lee has worked
out."
* * * * * *

Lee was packing when Carl and Dalton came and
they both seemed a little excited.

"We went downstairs at the right time Uncle
Lee. Alton the motel manager sat with us and
offered me a job in the motel working with
Dalton."

"That's great. When will you start? Don't
forget your class schedules and working them
out. What's the pay?"

"Alton said he would work the schedule around
our classes. The pay is $11 an hour with shift
overtime. I'll make 4 hours overtime today when
I go on at 10 tonight. It's an easy job except
in the winter it can get a little rough if we
get any big snowstorms and the drive has to be
kept clear. As soon as we finish this
application, I'll take it down. Since you're
packing I guess you will be wanting to talk
with Carl a little before you leave."

"Fill out the application while I finish
packing and then I want to talk with both of
you. If they ask for personal references Carl,
use Johns."

While Lee finished his packing, Dalton and Carl
completed the application for employment. It
was not a sophisticated form and really only
asked for basic information. Lee finished and
sat down at the table after pouring himself a
drink.

"All done? Let me see it. You remembered Johns
telephone number, I wasn't sure if you would.
This is not much of an employment application,
they hardly ask anything. Well, that's their
problem. My plane leaves in a little over 3 hrs
so that gives us plenty of time to get there
and check in. There are a couple of things I
want you to do. First, the motel room will be
paid through tomorrow night if you decided on
staying here rather then in your apartment. The
furniture is being delivered tomorrow afternoon
and you should be able to get things set up the
way you want them. Second, I want you to go to
my bank PNB on Broad and Chestnut and see Mr.
Taylor Bridges. He is Vice-President for new
accounts among other things. Give him this note
I've written and he will know what I want done.
My bank in Cincinnati will transfer $1,000 into
an account that Mr. Bridges will open for you.
If there are any questions, I've listed the
telephone number where I can be reached. That
is about all I can do for you, the rest is up
to you. Here is the business card for Beth
Waring the real-estate agent that signed the
lease. Get in touch with her and you will need
to go in and sign the original."

"Uncle Lee, I don't know how Dalton and I can
ever repay you for all you've done."

"By doing what I already asked you too do. Get
your educations and be good to each other,
that's how you will repay me. Remember Carl
what I said about needing help?" Lee said as he
took Carl's hand in his.

Dalton coughed politely and got up from the
table. "I'll go down and get the car and bring
up a luggage cart. No need for Denny to bring
one up when I can get it."

"What, oh okay Dalt, Uncle Lee and I will have
everything ready when you get back."

Dalton left the room closing the door quietly
behind him as Lee walked around the table too
where Carl was sitting tears welling up in his
eyes. Pulling him up to him, he wraps his arms
around him just as the tears start flowing and
Carl's chest heaves deep sobbing gasps as he
puts his arms around Lee's waist.

"Shhhhhhh Carl, you're going to be alright.
Everything will work out okay. You've got
Dalton now and I'll always be close if you need
me."

"It's not that Uncle Lee, it's you. I can
understand how Mark loves you like he does. I
was sort of jealous of you at first listening
to him and how he felt. Now you've made me feel
like a fool doing all of this for me. Dalton is
good and I think we can make it work but I
don't think I'll feel about him like I do you
and Mark."

"Carl, be honest with yourself and Dalton.
Don't try and compare him with what you feel
for Mark and I, it is unfair to him and you if
you do. You have a long and full life ahead of
you so live it, take what little you might have
learned from me and Mark and use it. Be
truthful with Dalton but remember what I said
about divulging information that is personal
between you and others. Some things you don't
tell anyone. It is not like hiding something
but at times it is better that nothing be said
then say something that might hurt someone
else."

Carl lifted his head and locking his eyes on
Lee's he kissed him. Not passionately but
softly, lovingly. Leaning back in his arms
their eyes still locked he says softly "I love
you Uncle Lee."

"And I love you Carl. Wash your face before
Dalton gets back."

The ride out to Philadelphia International was
kind of quiet interspersed with last minute
instructions and questions. Checking his
luggage through only took a few minutes and
they walked through the central terminal
looking for the concourse that would lead to
where the planes were waiting for passengers
and where they would part as Lee went on
through the security check system.

"This is as far as we can go together. You both
take care of yourselves; call me if you need
me. I'll take care of things at my end with the
banks. Good luck with the job Carl but I know
Dalton will help you out there."

"Count on it Lee, it's been great meeting you."
Dalton says extending his hand only to feel Lee
pull him against him in a bear hug kissing him
on the cheek.

Carl didn't hesitate but walked right into
Lee's arms squeezing him tight. "Take care of
yourself Uncle Lee, I'm going to miss you. Tell
Mark I love him when you see him."

Lee felt a lump forming in his throat as he is
holding Carl tight against him. Kissing him on
the lips gently he looks at his sad but bright
face. "I'll miss you too Little Brother." Lee
said as he twisted away and walked through the
metal detectors without looking back. He hated
goodbyes.

Carl smiled waving and thinking, "he did hear
me wish he was my big brother."

* * * * * *

The flight to Cincinnati was smooth and
uneventful. A light snack was served in 1st
class with a choice of wine or hard liquor
drink. Lee chose scotch and soda. The plane
landing woke Lee from his nap and he checked
his watch, right on time. His rental car was
brought to the Hertz entrance; it was a
Chrysler LeBaron convertible. He decided to
leave the top up since the September evening
was a little cool. The valet handed him the
keys after storing his luggage in the trunk.

The Greater Cincinnati-Boone County
International Terminal was well laid out for
traffic and in no time he was on the interstate
loops that circle the city catching US32 off of
I275. Mt. Orab was just about 30 miles.

* * * * * *

William and the boys were sitting in the living
room listening to a CD of Luciano Pavarotti
arias when Charles appeared from somewhere.

"Are you expecting anyone this evening William?
There is a car coming up the lane."

"Not that I am aware of Charles, lets take a
look."

The four of them walked out onto the porch and
watched the car approaching closely. The driver
seemed to know where he was going as he pulled
into the gravel parking area to the side of the
road turning off his lights and engine.

Dusk had settled and it was difficult seeing
who was getting out and walking towards them
until with a shout Mark dove off of the porch.

"Uncle Lee, its you" he almost screamed as he
bowled him over and they rolled on the grass.

William, Calvin and Charles stood on the porch
a bit confused but smiling watching as Lee and
Mark rolled around on the grass kissing each
other.

William thought for just a fraction of a
second," the link has been welded."

* * * * * *


	"To create one's own world takes courage."

						Georgia O'Keeffe