Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2022 01:49:49 +0000 (UTC) From: Thomas Gaige Subject: My Step-Brother Jacob - Chapter 98 Copyright 2003, 2022 Thomas Gaige. All Rights Reserved. This story is protected under US copyright law. No part of it may be reproduced in any way without the express written consent of the author. The author grants www.nifty.org and its mirror sites permission to post the story on their websites. DISCLAIMER: The following story is FICTIONAL. It contains descriptions of homosexual activities. If you are not over 18 years of age, or if you find this type of story offensive, or viewing this material is illegal where you are, then please DO NOT READ IT! If you choose to read it, then - I hope you enjoy it! My Step-Brother Jacob Chapter 98 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We pick up right where we left off - Jacob having just blurted out that Harry and his family were moving away to NYC... "Are you sure?" I asked. "Yes!" Jacob wailed mournfully, his eyes watering even more. "His parents announced it at breakfast this morning, thinking it was a great thing! L-Laney was happy, of course, b-but H-Harry and I HATE it!!" With that, the poor boy collapsed into a chair and dissolved into tears. Andy and I exchanged sorrowful glances, as I quickly got up and moved to the chair next to Jacob, and draped my arm over his shoulder. Immediately he turned into me and buried his face against my chest and wept even harder. "What's wrong?" Elizabeth asked. She'd just walked in the door from work, and immediately looked alarmed when she saw Jacob crying in my arms. "Harry's father got a promotion and the family is moving to New York," I said, softly. "Oh no!" Elizabeth said, and she sat down in the chair on the other side of Jacob and began rubbing his back as he continued clutching at me and sobbing. "I'm so sorry Luv!" She sighed then, and looked sadly at me, as she quickly added, "Maybe it won't be for too long, and maybe Harry will make frequent visits home." "I d-doubt it," Jacob replied. "B-but M-Mrs. Philips said I can c-c-come visit them sometime." "Well, that will be nice," Elizabeth said, trying to sound a little more cheerful. "And I'm sure Harry will come home as well now and then too." "I-it won't be the same!" Jacob whined, burying his face against me again, as I wrapped my arm around him again to hug him. I kissed him softly on the top of his head and said, "I really do think it'll all work out Jake. I know you'll both be unhappy while you're apart, but you can phone, e-mail, and Skype all the time, and you both will visit back and forth. Besides, you'll both be busy with school too. And then when there's vacation - I'm sure you'll get to spend much of it together. Besides that, maybe they won't stay in New York that long and will come back." Jacob sucked in his breath in a half sob, and pulled away from me. He looked miserably at me and said, "It'll never be the same." With that he got up and turned around and walked out of the kitchen and up the stairs. A moment later we heard his door close. "Bugger!" Elizabeth burst out. "Hasn't he suffered enough lately? Haven't we all?" She too got up and left the kitchen and went upstairs then too, and her door closed a moment later as well. I looked at Andy and sighed, as he gazed back at me with moist eyes. "The next few weeks are not going to be much fun!" I said, frowning. "Agreed," he replied. * * * I made some pancakes, and dished them out for myself and Andy, and made up two plates for Jacob and Elizabeth as well. I put ours' in the oven to stay warm, then Andy and I carried Jacob's and Elizabeth's, along with some juice and tea, upstairs. Jack followed us. We stopped first at Elizabeth's room, knocked and stepped in with her plate of food and tea when she called "Come in." "Oh thank you lads," she said, as I set the plate and tea down on the dresser. "I'm not really too hungry, but I suppose Austin needs to be fed, so I'll get to that in just a moment. Are you going to check on Jacob?" "Yes," I said. "Good," she said, smiling sadly. "He's going to need you a lot for a while I believe." "We're on top of it," I said, smiling slightly. "I knew you would be," she said, returning my smile. We backed out of her room and closed the door behind us, and then went to Jacob's room and knocked. "C'mon in," he replied, in a dull tone. He was lying on his bed on his stomach, and had obviously been crying some more. "I'm really not hungry," he said, when he saw the food. He did sit up and took the juice I'd set down and took a swallow though. "Well, I get that," I said. "But, maybe you'll change your mind in a bit." "Is there anything we can do Jacob?" Andy asked. "No," he said, but after a moment added, "but thanks. Nobody can fix this." "I really do think it won't be quite as bad as you think," I ventured. "No," he said, looking at me a little annoyed then, "I expect it'll be worse!" I sighed, and looked at him with as benevolent an expression as I could muster. "I'm sorry," he said. "It's not your fault. And thanks for the pancakes. But, can I be alone a while please?" "Sure," I said. I reached over and mussed his hair. Sensing Jacob's sadness, Jack jumped up on the bed and started to nuzzle Jacob, who absently began petting him. We turned around and left, closing the door behind us, leaving Jack to try and soothe Jacob. We headed down to the kitchen then, and pulled our plates of pancakes back out of the oven, and they were still nice and warm. "So, what do we do now?" Andy asked, as we sat down at the table. "Beats me," I replied, as I poured some syrup over my pancakes. "Guess we just have to be available and wait til Jacob's ready to talk more." * * * And so, began a period in our lives that was quiet for the most part, and rather depressing really. Jacob was upset about Harry moving away. When we saw Harry again, it was evident he was feeling exactly the same way. Laney told Andy and I that she thought it was even harder on Harry, since he wasn't out to his parents, and he had to keep trying to hide his misery, so they didn't suspect anything about his relationship with Jacob. Not to mention, he was moving away from all his other friends, and wasn't keen about having to start going to a new school in a strange place either! I tried to talk with Harry alone at one point, not long after we heard about their move, but like Jacob, he didn't want to talk. Although, he did accept my hug, and like Jacob, wept in my arms a while. For the 3 weeks that the Philipses were still in London, Jacob and Harry spent as much time together as they could. When they were together, they chose to hole up in either Jacob's or Harry's room, depending on which house they were at. The Philipses didn't notice, as they were so busy packing up what they would be taking to New York with them, and making arrangements for the care of their house, which they were keeping, so they'd have somewhere to return to, once Mr. Philips's tenure in America was up. We on the other hand did notice Jacob and Harry's behavior, but they seemed to want to be alone together. Andy and I did hear them having sex through the door rather often, but while it sounded passionate enough, maybe even more passionate than usual, their lovemaking lacked the happy-go-lucky giggling and fun we were used to hearing. Now it was just low, serious, passionate gasps and moans we heard through the door. So, as neither boy seemed to want to talk, we backed off and waited and watched to see if we were needed. * * * While this was going on, Elizabeth's due date was getting closer and closer. As such, I noticed she seemed to be getting gradually more agitated, and nervous. And, she definitely appeared a little horny, which was what the pregnancy books said was expected! I so wished my father was still here to help her out! In particular, since I noticed her checking me out every so often. I know it sounds cliche', but I almost felt like a piece of meat on display a couple times, as she looked closely at my bare chest, through my open shirt, or let her gaze linger over my bulging crotch. More than once, Andy noticed her looking down at his package too! And he told me that Richard was among the missing every so often yet, but then, he would suddenly re-appear in his drawer, right where he'd been left. "I'm not sure I even want to use him anymore," Andy said, cringing a little, after he opened the drawer and found he'd returned once again. He picked the dildo up gingerly between his thumb and forefinger and looked it over carefully, then gave it a sniff. "I expect he's very clean!" I said, chuckling. "And if you want a new one, we'll get one, although I don't know why you need it, if you have me!" Andy grinned and said saucily, "would you like me to show you why?" Immediately I felt my dick stirring. "Sure," I said grinning. "Then get undressed, and lay down," Andy said, his grin expanding. I quickly shucked off my clothes and laid down, while Andy too stripped down. Then he picked up Richard, a tube of lube, and some tissues, and crawled onto the bed, pushing my legs apart, as he crawled upward, between them. My dick was stiff as a board already at that point, when suddenly Andy went down on me! "Ohhhhh!!!" I gasped softly, as his hot, wet mouth began sliding seductively up and down my rod. While Andy sucked up and down on me, and I laid enjoying it, Andy was busy lubing up Richard, which I suddenly felt prodding my ass crack. Grinning, I quickly pulled my legs up, exposing the hairy insides of my ass cheeks. "Oh!" I grunted, as suddenly I felt the head of the dildo pressing against my anus. Sensing my resistance, Andy pressed gently with the dildo, and released, and pressed again, and released, and so on, until ‌finally my sphincter relaxed. "OOHHHHhhh!" I gasped, as Richard's head suddenly pierced my anus and slid into my rectum. "MMMMmmmmm!!!" I moaned, as Andy continued pushing it into me, and it rubbed over my prostate, while Andy continued sucking on me. Gently then, Andy began to pump the dildo in and out of me, as he continued sucking on my cock, which I knew was already juicing a little. As the dildo slid in and out of me, I suddenly had a very arousing, while also somewhat disturbing, thought. I loved the feeling of Richard slipping in and out of my rectum, but the last orifice it had been in was my step-mother's! At least we were pretty sure of that. And oddly, that thought both excited, and nauseated me, at the same time! Fortunately Andy's oral efforts, as well as his skill at pushing and pulling on the dildo started my juices sizzling, and I forgot about the fact the dildo had been used by Elizabeth, and concentrated on enjoying what was happening to me. "MMMmmmmm!!!" I moaned happily, as I felt my orgasm beginning to build... Expertly Andy continued working on me, as my juices began to flow forward! "Ohhh Goddd! I'm gonna cum soon!" I gasped. I saw Andy smile as he continued working on me. Andy sped up his hand and mouth motion just a bit, and suddenly I really felt my orgasm approaching quickly. Andy sensed my condition, as I began tensing up, and sped up just a bit more, and really began grinding Richard around in my rectum. A moment later, I tensed completely, and suddenly, groaning, I began pumping my load down Andy's throat, as my asshole firmly clamped around the dildo. "MMMMmmmmm!!!!" I groaned, as I blew another load of spunk into Andy's mouth. Quickly he swallowed, and was instantly ready for more! "Awwwww!!!" I gasped, as another volley of semen rocketed though my dick. "Mmmmm!!" I moaned happily, squeezing more jism out. "Oh yeah!" I gasped, as my entire body shook, while I squeezed out the dregs of my juices. Smiling, Andy slid off me then, sucking my skin dry, and then he rolled my semen around in his mouth and swallowed it. "Damn! That was great!" I grinned. "And that's why we need to have Richard on hand, at all times!" Andy said, grinning! "Well, if you really want a new one, we can get one," I said. "Well, we'll see," Andy said, smiling, as I noticed his cock stiff then too! Quickly I reached over and began massaging his tool, as he grinned. A few minutes later, I'd used Richard on his asshole too, and he too had had a most enjoyable orgasm! * * * Unfortunately for the boys, the next 3 weeks flew by and it was time for Harry to leave. The Phillipses had a final farewell party at their home for various friends, and we were invited as well. We all went, even Elizabeth who had begun feeling false labor pains now and then, and looked ready to pop at any moment. It was to be a formal event, which meant that I had to rent tuxedos for myself, Andy, and Jacob. Elizabeth surprised us all and dressed in a magnificent emerald green maternity evening gown, and looked absolutely radiant. Quite honestly, to my own shock and surprise, I even felt my dick stir - she looked so beautiful... especially the cleavage between her swollen breasts. "Put your eyes back in your head John Wilder!" Andy hissed softly, when he noticed me staring at Elizabeth when she entered the kitchen before we left for the party. "Shit!" I gasped, quickly averting my gaze, as Andy turned aside and snickered softly. "You look beautiful Mum," Jacob said, although his tone was dull. It was a testament to Elizabeth's beauty though that even through his own depression over Harry's leaving, that he had noticed, and commented. "Why thank you Luv!" Elizabeth said smiling. "This is actually a gown I wore to a party when I was pregnant with you! I kept it, just in case I were ever in the same situation, and well... I guess I am!" I couldn't help but wonder what kind of party she'd worn such an elegant, and obviously expensive, gown to, while she was pregnant and married to Duke yet! I wondered if she wore it to some affair she might have attended with Jacob's birth father! "You look beautiful Elizabeth," Andy said, smiling. "Thank you Andy," Elizabeth said, beaming. "Yes, Elizabeth, you're absolutely stunning," I said. And smiling I added "Beauty first!" as I held the door open, and ushered Elizabeth, who was still beaming, outside. And so we all left for the party, and it would've been an absolutely wonderful party, if we all weren't so depressed about the Phillipses imminent departure. The food was sumptuous, the champagne and other drinks flowed, a small quartet played classical music softly in a corner of the living room. Most people were very happy, especially Mr. and Mrs. Phillips! Laney wore a long sparkling red gown, and looked gorgeous. So much so that even Andy commented that he could see why I might have the hots for her! I looked at Andy, shocked, and he just shrugged, and sipped at his Champagne. Eventually, of course, we noticed that Jacob and Harry had disappeared, even though Harry had said he wasn't supposed to leave the party. About a half hour later, Andy and I ran into them as they tried to sneak back into the party unnoticed. "Come here both of you and let me fix your ties," I said, and I pulled them into a hallway and quickly adjusted their ties, and tried to fix their hair. "And zip your fly Jake!" I chuckled. "Shit!" he gasped, and quickly pulled his zipper up, as Harry actually gave a slight snicker. Once I looked them over and said they'd do, they both thanked me, and each gave me a slight smirk, but then their depressed expressions returned, as Harry led Jacob back out into the living room. The most difficult part of the evening came about an hour later, when Elizabeth decided we needed to leave, as she was tired, and it seemed the party was winding down. Jacob instantly became distraught, as this was the last he'd see Harry before the Phillipses left the next day. And because they were leaving so early in the morning, there wasn't time for the boys to have another sleep-over first. Harry too was visibly very upset. As I'd said my good-byes to Harry's parents, I quickly ushered the boys out into the foyer, and down the hallway toward the kitchen, with Andy, and unbeknownst to me Laney as well, on my heels. "I'm sorry guys," I said, looking sadly down into their upturned faces. "For now, you'll have to say good-bye, but, it won't be forever. I promise, we'll work it out so you guys can get together now and then." "Yes!" Laney, who suddenly appeared at my side, said, trying to smile a little. "I'll help out with that too from our end in New York!" "Thanks Laney!" I said, smiling at her. "I was hoping you weren't popping off without saying good-bye to me as well," She said. "But, now I realize..." and she nodded at the boys. "You're going to love the City Laney," I said. "And the City is going to love you too! Bon voyage! And thanks very much for helping with this..." and I nodded at the boys, who were staring silently at us. Laney leaned in for a hug, but then suddenly her lips were on mine, and without thinking, I responded, and we shared a passionate kiss, as Andy and the boys stared at us. I pulled back as quickly as possible, panting, my lips red with Laney's lipstick. "It was just a good-bye kiss Andy, nothing more!" Laney said, seeing the distraught look on his face, and winking at me, she then wrapped her arms around him and, planted her lips on his and gave him equal treatment, which to my surprise, Andy responded to as well. Laney broke their kiss after a moment, leaving Andy panting, and his lips covered in red as well, as he stared at her with a deer-in-the-headlights stare for a moment, as Laney chuckled and winked at him, and reached down and gave his crotch a squeeze, prompting a tiny squal from his lips, as his eyes flew open. "G-good-bye Laney," Andy gasped finally, his eyes still saucers, "a-and best of luck!" I was more than a little shocked when I noticed his crotch was bulging a little! Laney grinned and winked at him, then did the same to me, as I grinned and nodded back at her. She walked back down the hallway toward the living room then. "What the Hell?" Andy gasped, looking incredulously at me. "I don't know," I said. "For a guy who's supposed to be 100% queer, that's a rather large bulge in your crotch!" "Bugger!" Andy gasped, as he felt himself and realized I was right. He just stared at me then in disbelief, as I chuckled. I returned my attention to the boys then, who were both staring at Andy's crotch as well, each looking a bit surprised. "OK - c'mon," I said, grabbing both their elbows, and pushing them further down the hallway. I hugged them both, then said "I know this is terrible for you, but this is it, say your good-byes for now, and then come re-join us. You have two minutes!" I pushed Andy back to the end of the hallway, where Laney was standing with her back to us, in the entrance to the foyer. As we moved away from the boys, I heard Jacob gasp, "I simply cannot say good-bye Harry!" , "Me neither," Harry responded. When I turned and glanced back, they were in each other's arms kissing passionately. "Andy! Laney!" I commanded, "Help me cover the hallway entrance, so nobody sees the boys!" Instantly Laney and Andy stepped next to each other, both turned around toward me and stepped slightly apart to cover the spaces between me and the door jamb, so nobody could look around me. "Those poor poor lads," Laney said, tears forming in her eyes, as she watched them kissing "I understand their feelings." Suddenly she too dashed away. "Bugger!" Andy muttered, as we quickly spread ourselves over the hall entranceway a little better. When I looked questioningly at him, he said, "She's still in love with you John!" I sighed, and said, "I know that, and I'm very sorry for her. But you needn't worry, as it's you I'm in love with!" Andy smiled and said, "I know. I'm just sad for her now too." I smiled sadly back at him. Just then, the boys, who both looked completely miserable, but were wearing their best stoic expressions, poked me from behind. "We need to leave now!" Jacob said, looking up at me pleadingly. "And so we shall," Elizabeth said, having just joined us, and sensing Jacob was on the verge of completely breaking down. "Shall we?" Jacob and Harry grasped each other's hand and squeezed tightly for a moment, then Jacob let go of Harry and swiftly, without looking back strode toward the door. The doorman opened it, and Jacob nearly ran out of the house. "Let's go!" I said. Elizabeth, then Andy gave Harry a quick hug, and headed for the door. I turned to Harry then, and hugged him too, and planted a kiss on top of his head, and said "it'll be OK - you'll see! Trust me!" Harry squeezed me tightly, and I could tell he was going to cry, so quickly let go of him. "Chin Up - Keep Calm and Carry On! ... as you Brits like to do!" I said, smiling sadly at him. He let out his breath, nodded, and drew in a breath, holding it, he puffed himself up and said, "Good-bye John!" "Good bye Harry! For now! See you again soon!" I said, and I quickly turned and followed the others out the door. As I was about to exit the house, I caught Laney looking across the room at me sadly, I nodded to her, and she blew me a kiss. I left then. The car ride home was silent, except for the sound of Jacob sniffling, as he continued to try and fight back his tears. Fortunately it was a quick ride. As we neared our house, Elizabeth said "I really could use a drink right now!" "You can't!" I said. "I know, but as soon as this baby's out of me - I expect you to have a drink waiting for me!" she said. "I'll bring a thermos!" I said. She, Andy, and I gave a sad chuckle then, but Jacob remained quiet, staring blankly out the window of the car. I don't think he was paying any attention. When we got home, although it wasn't even 11:00 yet, Jacob just silently went upstairs, into his room, and closed his door. "Do you think he'll be OK?" Elizabeth asked us. "We'll see that he is. Let's give him a few minutes," I said. "Will you check on him then?" she asked. "I'm exhausted and just want to go to sleep." "Definitely!" I said. "You go to bed. He'll be OK." She went upstairs then, and went into her room and got ready for bed, Andy and I let Jack out to do his business, then I grabbed a bottle of Brandy and two glasses off the bar, and we headed up to our room too. "That's a good idea!" Andy said, as I handed him a glass of brandy. He took a healthy swallow of it then. I did too. We changed out of our evening wear then, into some comfortable sweats and tee-shirts, as it was still rather early. Then we settled laid down on our bed to drink our brandy and talk. "So... that was some reaction you had to Laney's kiss! " I said, grinning. "Holy Shite John!" He gasped, and looked incredulously at me. "I-I was so shocked! But, then, Holy Shite! ... All I can say is, I have a much better understanding of how you can appreciate women!" "Wow!" I said, "Really?" "Well... let's not be too hasty here!" Andy said, blushing slightly. "It's just, well, kissing a girl is so DIFFERENT than kissing a guy! I mean, she was so soft, and she's petite, and gentle, yet, so strong and dominant at the same time, and well, those lips... and her hands..." "I'll be damned!" I cried. "You really liked it didn't you?" "Well..." Andy said. "A little I guess! ... I just... well... nothing like that's ever happened to me before, and ... Wow!" "Shit! I'm not going to have to worry about you leaving me for a girl am I" I cried, feigning a fearful look. Andy laughed out loud then and said, "I should not John! A kiss is one thing! Being with a naked girl - no!" I couldn't help laughing then, and even Andy laughed with me. "So, was that really the first time you kissed a girl?" I asked. "Well, more properly it was she who kissed me, but yes," he said. "One more thing to cross off the old bucket list - kiss a girl at least once!" I laughed again, and so did we. "To making progress on your bucket list!" I said, hoisting my glass. Andy grinned, and held his glass up too, we clinked, then each took another good swallow. "So, what are we to do about Jacob now?" Andy asked then, and both our smiles faded. "I don't know," I said. "I guess we just have to wait and see how he does, and be there when he needs us. * * * A while later, as Jacob had not re-emerged, I went over to his door and knocked. I got no answer, so I softly opened the door and looked in. The room was dark, and Jacob's form lay under the covers in bed. He was on his left side, facing the far wall. "You awake?" I whispered. No answer. I listened a minute, and his soft rhythmic breathing told me he'd fallen asleep. I expected he was exhausted from all the emotional strain he'd been under. So, I closed the door, and went back to our room, and closed the door behind me. "He's asleep," I said. "Poor lad," Andy said. "He'll get past this, but it will be hard, and take some time," I said. "We'll have to do our best to keep him as cheerful as possible," Andy said. "Yup!" I said. "So... what do you want to do now?" Andy asked. "Funny you should ask," I said, and I reached down and cupped his package. Instantly I felt his penis begin to swell. Andy grinned and grabbed my crotch then too. "Let's get naked and take care of these problems that started developing when Laney kissed us good-bye!" I said, smiling. Andy grinned, and blushed a little, but quickly began pulling his clothes off. I quickly stripped myself, then turned out the lights and crawled onto the bed. I spun around so we were in a '69' position, and Andy immediately reached for me. For the next 10-15 minutes or so we pleasured each other, until we'd both drank each other's loads, then turned around and happily, we snuggled together and pulled the covers up over us. In minutes we were both asleep. * * * After Harry was gone, Jacob was very depressed. He didn't speak much, had no appetite or ambition. And often I could tell by his puffy, bloodshot eyes, that he'd been crying. The morning after Harry's party, I woke up very early in the morning. It was still dark. Someone, a moment later I realized it was Jacob, was trying to get into bed with us. "Sorry," He said, standing there in his PJ's blinking at me. "Are you OK?" I asked. "Can I sleep with you guys?" he whispered, so as not to wake Andy. "Sure," I said, and I held up the covers. He stared for a moment at my naked body, then stripped off his PJ's and climbed in next to me, naked, with his back to me. I dropped the covers over us, and wrapped my arm around him, and he snuggled back against me. "Do you want to talk?" I whispered, after a moment. "No," he said. "I just wanted to be with you." "OK then," I said, and I kissed the back of his neck softly. He burrowed more cozily back against me, and I hugged him a little tighter. A few minutes later, I could tell he was asleep. I must've drifted off shortly again afterward myself. For the next several nights, this became nearly a ritual. I woke up each night to find Jacob stripping and crawling into bed with us. There was never anything sexual about it. He just apparently needed physical closeness, which I was happy to give him. We all tried to talk to Jacob through the next several days, but there really was nothing more to be said, and he realized that, as much as we did. He claimed he was OK. But, he was definitely depressed, and lonely. Andy and I spent as much time with him as we could, hoping that would help. * * * While all this was going on, Evan was in a funk himself. It seems Betsey was suddenly going to be staying in Wales indefinitely, to care for her grandmother. Evan seemed just as depressed about this, as Jacob was about losing Harry. The next Friday, Evan had off, and I decided maybe he and Jacob should join me at the Bell & Crown for my set there. I hoped the music might cheer them up. Unfortunately Andy had to work late, and Elizabeth had a dental appointment, so when I was talking with Evan about logistics, and how I'd have to go pick up Jacob, he offered to do that. I told him that'd be great, that we were worried about Jacob, as he wasn't coming out of his depression over Harry's departure. "I know how he feels," Evan said. "Maybe I'll drop over a little early and see if he wants to talk with someone who's going through the same thing." "Well, can't hurt, and I greatly appreciate that Ev," I said. "But I don't think it'll help him. Although, who knows? It's worth a try." "I'll try it then," Evan said. And so, later in the afternoon, about an hour and a half before they were to arrive at the pub, Evan stopped over at the house, and rang the bell. "What're you doing here so early?" Jacob asked, as he let Evan in, and he took his jacket off. Then realizing how rude he'd sounded he quickly added, "Not that that's bad of course." Evan grinned. "Thought we could talk a little before we head to the pub," Evan said, as Jacob led him into the living room and they sat down next to each other on the couch. "I heard you're still pretty messed up about Harry moving away. Well... I know just how you feel. Betsey's still not come home from Wales, and looks to be staying much longer too!" "I'm sorry about that Evan," Jacob said. "At least she's where you can drive to see her, and she may come home someday." "Harry will be back someday too," Evan said. "I know he'll come for you as soon as he can!" "I know all that, but by the time he comes home, everything can have changed!" Jacob blurted. "What do you mean?" Evan asked. "What if he meets someone new in New York? What if he doesn't want to come home anymore?" Jacob cried, sounding agitated. "New York's great! And there are SO many cute guys there!" "If he loves you as much as it seems, he won't find anyone else, and he will want to come home to you!" Evan said. "Is that how you think Betsey feels too?" Jacob asked. Evan suddenly looked worried for a moment, but then remembering he was trying to help Jacob, he quickly said, "I expect she does, but my situation is a little different than yours' and Harry's. Me and Betsey haven't had the chance to be together so much, like you and Harry! Our relationship is not as strong as yours'." Jacob noticed the fact that Evan was more upset than he was trying to let on, and he suddenly felt bad for him. He surprised Evan when he moved closer to him and put an arm around him and said "Well, I think she probably realizes what a fabulous person you are, and will come back as soon as she can. She'd be a fool not to want to be with a guy like you!" "Thank you Jacob! Thank you very much!" Evan said, and as his eyes began to sting a bit, this time for tears of happiness over what Jacob had said. He wrapped an arm around the younger boy, and hugged him back, then as I would usually do, Evan planted a kiss on top of Jacob's head. The two sat side by side, each with an arm around the other, both enjoying the feeling of being close to someone else who cared for them, and both were reluctant to pull away. Recalling the intimate times they'd shared in the past, and not having had sex since Harry left, Jacob suddenly realized he was getting hard. Glancing down he noticed that Evan's lump looked a little larger than usual, and wondered if maybe Evan was feeling the same way. "So... when was the last time you had sex?" Jacob asked, point blank, surprising Evan a little, although truth be told, he'd been recalling the times he'd gotten together with Jacob and Harry, and was wondering if maybe all Jacob needed to get him out of his funk was to get laid. "What're ya? A mind reader now?" Evan asked, smiling slightly. He was elated when Jacob actually gave him a tiny half smile. Maybe he was onto something. Maybe the boy needed sex! Hopefully he needed it as bad as he himself needed it. "So, you didn't answer my question," Jacob said, coyly, although his smile had faded. "Not in a while," Evan admitted, as he felt himself stiffening a little more. "Me neither," Jacob said. "Not since Harry left." "Well, certainly you've fiddled with yourself since then, aye?" Evan asked, his voice a little thicker than usual. "Actually, no," Jacob said. "I just haven't felt up to it." "I see," Evan said, realizing just how upset Jacob must be. "Well, that's not good! You're sure to wake up with one hell of a puddle next to you one night if ya don't at least take care of yourself!" Jacob actually gave a chuckle then, and said, "I can't remember the last time that happened! But, I suppose you're right. Um.... I don't suppose you'd like to help me take care of all my pent up jism?" Evan was a little surprised again at Jacob's directness, but he smiled and looked down at Jacob and asked, "Are you sure that's what you want?" Jacob reached over and picked up Evan's right hand and moved it over to his own crotch, and pressed it down, so that Evan was cupping his genitals. Jacob flexed his penis then, and said, "I'm sure!" Then he reached over and cupped Evan's package and he smiled again, only a bigger smile, when he felt Evan's hardness. "Let's go up to my room," Jacob said huskly, and he stood up and reached for Evan's hand. Suddenly breathing more heavily, Evan took Jacob's hand, and allowed the boy to lead him to the stairway. As they ascended the stairs, Evan hoped he wasn't doing the wrong thing, but by then he was so horny himself, he pushed the thoughts from his mind. As soon as they were upstairs, in Jacob's room, Jacob closed and locked the door, even though nobody was supposed to be home for hours. Instantly he started undressing, so Evan followed suit. Jacob was undressed quicker than Evan, and Evan stood a moment admiring the smooth, good-looking teenager - especially his stiff rod, that already looked moist at the tip, that was peeking our of his foreskin.. "Hurry up already!" Jacob coaxed, so Evan quickly finished undressing, and the moment he was standing fully naked in front of Jacob, Jacob again smiled slightly, and instantly dropped to his knees, enveloped Evan's stiff member in his hand, and pulled it into his mouth, causing Evan to gasp with pleasure. Jacob quickly went to town sliding his hot, wet mouth up and down the older boy's rigid cock, causing periodic grunts of happiness from him. After only a couple minutes, Evan felt his orgasm starting to form, and knew he'd best slow the action down, so Jacob could get some enjoyment and relief as well. Gently he pushed Jacob off him and said, "Lay down on the bed." Jacob smiled slightly again, and did as Evan asked. Evan then spread Jacob's knees apart and stepped up between them, and leaned down over Jacob, and gently kissed him on the lips, then he kissed his neck and licked his way down to Jacob's left nipple, pausing to nibble it a moment, bringing a loud gasp from Jacob's lips. Evan sucked on Jacob's nipple, biting it a little harder, as Jacob whimpered passionately, then he moved to Jacob's right nipple and did the same. Slowly, he licked his way down to Jacob's navel, and swirled the tip of his tongue gently around inside it, which elicited a giggle from the boy. Quickly then, he dropped to his knees, and knelt on the floor directly in front of Jacob, as his tongue slid down to Jacob's pubic bush. Smiling, Evan gripped Jacob's dick, the tip of which was glistening with pre-cum, and he squeezed it gently, and pulled upward, pulling the pre-seminal fluid out of Jacob's urethra, until it drooled from his piss slit, and began to dribble down over the exposed head of his cock. Quickly then Evan swirled his tongue around Jacob's glans, licking off all his tangy-sweet pre-cum, as Jacob groaned happily. Evan savored the flavor of the boy's juice for a moment, before swallowing it, then he moved in toward Jacob's balls, breathing in deeply of his boyish muskiness, before opening his mouth wide and gently taking Jacob's entire scrotum into his mouth. For a few seconds then, as Evan gently swirled Jacobs nuts around in his hot, wet mouth, Jacob moaned happily, and his cock began to leak more pre-cum. Quickly Evan released Jacob's testicles, and sucked his cockhead into his mouth, once again sucking up Jacob's pre-cum. Evan backed off then, and hoisted Jacob's legs up. Jacob quickly reached under his knees and pulled them back, spreading his legs wide apart, so that his ass cheeks flattened, and his crack opened wide, revealing the hairless insides of his buttocks, in the center of which pulsated a couple of times, the object of Evan's desire - Jacob's pink, tightly puckered boy pussy! Again, Evan breathed in deeply with his nose, thoroughly enjoying the smell of th boy's ass. Then grinning, he leaned in, tongue out, and began licking gently at Jacob's anus, which tightened and relaxed a couple of times as Jacob gasped. A little more firmly then, Evan began licking deftly at the boy's hole, stopping just a second or two every so often to lick completely up and down the depth of his crack, or to wash the insides of his buttocks with his tongue. Eventually, Evan formed a spear out of his tongue and pressed firmly in the center of Jacob's anus, which after a moment, knowingly, Jacob relaxed, allowing Evan's tongue to pierce through his sphincter, and push up inside him. Evan tongue-fucked Jacob then, causing Jacob's dick to drool still more pre-cum. After a couple of minutes, as he sensed Jacob was getting more agitated, Evan pulled his face from his ass. A moment later, he licked his long middle finger and gently pressed it into Jacob's opening, sliding it up inside him, as he lowered his mouth over the entire length of the boy's shaft. As he began sliding his mouth up and down Jacob's dick, his fingertip felt the end of a firm chunk of shit, which oddly caused his own dick to twitch and surge to full hardness. Instantly, as Jacob clenched Evan's fingers, the chunk of shit retreated back up into Jacob's colon. Evan then located and began rubbing back and forth over Jacob's prostate as he sucked up and down his cock. Jacob was ultra-aroused now, and began grinding his hips a little, and his moaning was continuous, as more and more pre-cum oozed from his urethra, into Evan's mouth. After a minute or so, Evan was working away, pistoning up and down Jacob's cock, and back and forth over his prostate, and Jacob began grunting, and bucking his hips up and down a little. Evan could feel his anus clamping over and over, and pre-cum was oozing into his mouth like a faucet. "Ohhh GOddd I'm gonna cum Ev!" Jacob gasped, as he tried to hold back as best he could. Evan could feel that Jacob's balls had pulled up tight to the base of his dick, and Jacob's body was tensing over and over, so he knew it would only be another second or two. "OOOOOHHHHHHhhhhh!!!!" Jacob cried, in a surprisingly deep, but strangled sounding voice a moment later, his head snapping back and up a little, as his eyes rolled up in his head. Evan felt a huge surge of semen blast against the back of his throat, while Jacob's sphincter firmly gripped his finger. A split second later, Jacob gasped and blew another stream of spunk into Evan's mouth, which by then was starting to over flow, so he swallowed quickly. "MMMMMMmmmmm!!!" Jacob moaned, spasming a third time, giving Evan, who was beginning to marvel at the volume of cum the boy was putting out, another mouthful. In all, Jacob came about 8 times, joyously pumping slightly less fluid with each spurt, into Evan's mouth each time, until his balls were drained, and he was actually lying staring, almost trance-like, up at the ceiling, smiling, as he panted for breath. Finally, and only after sucking Jacob clean and dry, did Evan pull off the boy's dick, and slip his finger back out of him. "That was incredible!" Jacob gasped, smiling incredulously, but deliriously happily down at Evan. "Yeah!" Evan exclaimed, smiling back at him. "I never knew a guy could produce so much cum all at once!" "That's probably because I haven't jerked off or had sex in a week!" Jacob said. "Usually it's not nearly so much!" "Well, I expect you feel a little better then," Evan said hopefully. "Most definitely, but, I think there's a bit more. Besides, you need to get off too! Will you fuck me Evan?" Jacob asked, looking hopefully down at Evan, who was a little surprised that Jacob was ready to carry on some more so quickly. "So soon?" Evan asked. "Well we haven't much time, so... besides, I really do miss having a dick up my bum!" Jacob said, blushing slightly. Evan grinned, and said, "I guess we can take care of that, if it's what you really want to do!" "Oh yes!" Jacob cried, grinning. For the moment, he wasn't thinking about Harry! Evan grinned, as he felt his dick surge with desire. He knelt down again, and as Jacob was still holding his legs up, he just leaned in and began eating his ass out again, bringing purrs of pleasure from Jacob. Within a minute or so though, Jacob's penis had stiffened again, and his purring had turned into gasps of desire. Evan finally pulled back, stood up, and reached for a tube of lubricant that had mysteriously appeared on the bed next to Jacob's left hip. "Thought you could use that!" Jacob said, grinning. Grinning back, Evan, squirted some into his hand, quickly lubricated his throbbing rod, and then squirted a bit onto his fingertip, which he then rubbed into Jacob's hole. He tossed the tube back on the bed, then took his dick in his hand and aimed it at Jacob's rosebud, and pushed forward. Jacob gave a pleasureful gasp as he felt the tip of Evan's cock touch his boy cunt. Smiling, Evan slowly and gently pushed forward then, pressing the head of his cock firmly against Jacob's hole, which was offering a bit of resistance. Patiently Evan waited until he felt Jacob's natural tightening relax, and then he pushed slowly forward, bringing a gasp from Jacob, as he felt the boy's sphincter release, and his cock began sliding up inside his rectum. 'MMMMMmmmmm..." Jacob moaned happily, as Evan slowly entered him, and continued pushing further inside him. Seconds later, Evan's pelvis pressed against Jacob's flattened buttocks, and he was fully inserted into the boy's bum. He paused for a few seconds, allowing Jacob's ass to relax and adjust to having a foreign object inside it. Then slowly and gently he began to slide back out of Jacob, who moaned happily. Before he pulled all the way out though, Evan stopped, and waited a beat, then gently began to re-enter Jacob's ass. "MMMMmmmmmmm..." Jacob moaned happiiy again, as Even re-entered him. He reached for his own dick then and began masturbating, as Evan fucked him. Slowly and gently then, Evan continued sliding in and out of Jacob, until Jacob was groaning and squirming happily with pleasure. Evan began to speed up his movements then, continuing to gently, but more swiftly slip back and forth, in and out of Jacob, who began moaning longer and louder. "Oh, God! Evan! Go faster! Do it harder!" Jacob growled in a deep voice finally. His own hand that was pumping up and down his dick sped up then. Smiling slightly, Evan complied, and began more vigorously fucking Jacob, continuously building his speed and pressure, until the boy was gasping and grunting and, and he himself was panting, and gasping as his own orgasm began building. "OHhhhhh!!! Evvvannn!!!" Jacob groaned, in an ultra-aroused tone. "I'm gonna cum again!" Evan was ready to nut himself, and quickly began rutting almost violently in and out of the boy, who gasped and grunted even louder, as he squirmed and twisted, while his own had flew up and down his cock, and his balls began pulling up close to the base of his penis. "AWWWwww!!!" Jacob gasped, and a string of jism flew from the tip of his dick, splattering his chin, and running down his neck to his chest. At the same time Evan felt his sphincter grip his dick tightly for an instant, which caused Evan to go over the edge himself. "OOOOhhnhmmmm!!!" Evan groaned, and he slammed into Jacob, and stopped moving for a split second, while he spasmed with joy, ejaculating a river of his own cum deep inside Jacob's bowels. "Ohhhhh Fuuucckkk!!!" Jacob gasped, cumming again, while at the same time Evan moaned and blew more semen deep inside him. For a few seconds then, both boys continued spasming with joy, and when it was over, Evan, weak from his efforts, collapsed on top of Jacob'a semen splattered torso, and Jacob wrapped his arms around Evan and hugged him, as the two panted and twitched spasmastically every so often.. "Thank you so much Evan!" Jacob said softly, after a minute, and he suddenly shuddered and trembled a little. After a couple minutes, Evan's strength returned, and he pushed himself up off Jacob. In doing so, both their chests suddenly felt cold and wet, as the air hit their cum-smeared torsoes. "I think we need to shower!" Jacob said, chuckling. "Good idea!" Evan said, smiling. "You can go first." "We can go together!" Jacob said. "Why waste water!" Evan grinned, and followed Jacob into the bathroom then, and together the two showered, slowly and sensually washing each other thoroughly, to the point of course that each had another very happy ending, as they were washed clean by the other. "Shit!" Evan gasped when he finally looked at his watch while they were dressing. "We're running late! Best get moving! John's going to be pissed!" "He'll be fine!" Jacob said, smiling. * * * I was just about to start my opening set when Jacob and Evan finally walked in. I had begun to wonder where they were, and was even getting a little worried. I was surprised though to see that Jacob actually didn't look depressed, and seemed to be smiling a little. In fact he even gave me a full-blown smile as he slid into the booth by the stage that we usually sat at. In fact, both he and Evan had strange, yet relaxed, and happy looks on their faces. "Where the Hell have you been? I was starting to wonder if I had to send out a search party!" I exclaimed. "Um... we were just talking, and well time got away from us," Jacob said, but his look and tone were a little guilty. As I looked back and forth between the two, both began to blush a little. "REALLY?" I asked Evan, a little incredulously, and he suddenly flushed beet red, and looked very guilty. "It was MY fault! Not Evan's!" Jacob spluttered, a strangely combined look of expressions on his face. "Excuse me?" I asked, looking at him. "I seduced him!" Jacob hissed, then quietly he added "And really, neither of us could help ourselves, it's been so long for both of us!" "It's been a week for you!" I said, looking at him incredulously. "I know!" He said, and he was serious. "I can't believe how long it's been!" I couldn't help but splutter and laugh a little at that. He glared at me with an annoyed look. "Well, at your age, I suppose that is a long time! But if we'd known that's what you needed, Andy or I could've helped you out with that!" I said. Then looking at Evan pointedly, I added "for either of you!" "Helped out with what?" Andy, who'd just arrived, asked, smiling brightly, as he slid into the booth next to me. "And where were you?" I asked him. "I was having a cuppa with Mum," he said. "We lost track of time." "Wait!" Evan said, looking very surprised. "You were having a cuppa with your Mum?" "Ohhhh!" Andy said, and he grinned. "It has been a while since we last saw you I guess. YES! John took me over to my house to get my pipes back a while ago. As you'll recall Auntie Doreen spoke with Mum, and got her to say she'd give them to me. Well! Long story short, she is still upset that Da's in Bandyman's Land, but she's not mad at me anymore, and we love each other yet, and she gave me loads of family heirlooms to have, as well as my pipes, and yes, I've been goin' round to see her now and then for a cuppa!" "My God!" Evan said. "That's fantastic! Congratulations!" "Well thank you Evan!" Andy said. Then he turned and looked at me and asked "Now, who needs our help?" "Apparently nobody," I said ryely. "They took care of each other!" "Well, I'm so happy you were able to help - " Andy started to say, grinning across the table at Jacob and Evan. "OH!" he cried, suddenly realizing what I'd meant. "You mean????" Andy cried, turning to look at me questioningly. "Uh huh," I said, nodding. Again, both Jacob and Evan blushed profusely, and looked guilty. "Oh My!" Andy said, and he turned to them grinning. "I think that's wonderful! I want all the details!" "ANDY!" I cried, incredulously. "Oh fine!" Andy crabbed, scowling at me. "But I feel if they both feel a little better then why not?" "OH!" Andy cried again, and grinned looking around at us. "Now I see what WE could've helped you both out with! Most definitely - any time, all you have to do is ask!" "Jesus Christ!" I groaned. "HEY!" George hollered across the room then, "When're yer startin'? Peoples' askin'!" "Right now!" I called back, and I got up and settled in to start my set. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Andy say something I couldn't hear to Jacob and Evan, and then Jacob smiled. It was the second real smile I'd seen out of him in quite a while. I guessed then that Andy was right - if what he and Evan had gotten up to helped, then it was all good! I just hoped if Harry found out, it wouldn't damage his and Jacob's relationship. I quickly began playing and singing then. * * * After Evan's and Jacob's little tryst, both seemed a little less depressed. Evan began to come around again, since his schedule had eased up, and he and Jacob formed a closer bond, one that was like the bonds he shared with myself and Andy. I'm sure more than once that the two had sex again, as they both disappeared at the same time now and then. Evan of course was also happy to spend time in bed with me and Andy as well. And, more often than not, when Elizabeth was at work, Jacob's nightly visits to our room were for more than just snuggling and sleep - although he didn't return to his room afterward, but opted to be cuddled by both myself and Andy! Slowly he came out of his depression, although, he wasn't back to his usual jubilant self, and I wondered if he ever would get back to that. He and Harry did maintain constant contact with each other, and I believe they often had cyber sex. For Jacob's part, he at least had us for company, as well as conjugal assistance. Poor Harry had nobody in New York, and seemed more depressed than Jacob did. I was a little worried, but after talking this over with Laney, she told me she was keeping him too busy to be depressed all the time, and she assured me she had things well in hand. She also said that Grandma and the Twins had invited she and Harry down for a long weekend the following weekend, and she was going to take him. She hoped to hang out with the guys, and Boner had promised a trip to the beach for everyone! I certainly wished we could all be there with them for that, but, there was no way for us to fly over for a weekend. I was surprised the day after Jacob heard that Harry was going to see the twins, I overheard him on the phone, talking with the twins, and he said, "Yes - I'm sure it's OK with me - that's why I'm asking you! Harry probably really needs some attention very badly at this point!" A second later he said, "Thanks guys! I know I could count on you!" They said their good-byes then, and hung up. "What was that all about?" I asked, surprising him, and causing him to jump, as I came up behind him. He looked up at me, as I looked down at him. "Just how much did you hear?" he asked, not sure what to say. "Sounds like you were giving the twins permission to fool around with your boyfriend!" I said "And if I was?" he asked. "You'd best tell Harry it's OK too, so he doesn't feel guilty," I smiled. Jacob grinned then, and said, "That was going to be my next call!" I grinned and mussed his hair, and wandered off to the kitchen then. * * * Laney's mention of Boner reminded me that I hadn't touched base with him in a while either, so after I'd hung up with Laney, I put in a call to him. While he was happy to hear from me, I could tell he definitely was not his usual easy-going, happy self. "So, what's goin' on?" I asked. "Not much," he drawled. "How's Cindy?" I asked, deciding to get to the point quickly. "She's OK," he said. "You too still hot and heavy?" I asked. "Yeah," he said. "Why do I feel you're not overly enthused with that?" I asked, pointedly. Steve hesitated a moment, then, just as I was going to say something else, he said, "We're OK." "Just OK?" I asked. "Yeah - just," he said, sadly. "So... you seen Jewels lately?" I asked. "No," he said. "He went somewhere with his family. I don't know where." "And you miss him, huh?" I asked. Again, silence, then suddenly the words just finally started to spill from his mouth. "Yeah, I do. And, well, while I wanta see him, I know it would be the worst thing, if I did. Cause I'd be even more miserable in my relationship with Cindy! I mean, I love her! I really do! And we're still messin' around all the time, but... it's not like it used to be. Not like it was before our UK Tour! Before that, I couldn't get enough of Cindy! Now... well... after what happened, with Jewels, it's not great anymore with Cindy, like it used to be," Steve trailed off then. "I See," I said. "So... sex with Julian was better?" Another pregnant pause, and finally, in a deflated tone, Steve said "Yeah... but who's to say Cindy's just not good at sex. Maybe she can learn to be better!" "Forgetting the sex you have with either of them, which would you rather be with - just as a friend and companion?" I asked. "That's just it John, I really don't know!" he said, sounding anguished. "I love them both, and I have fun with both of them - just different kinds of fun with each of 'em." I thought a moment, then said, "How about this? If either were to go away, and you'd never see them again, how would you feel? Which one would you be more upset over losing?" "I-I wouldn't want to lose either of 'em!" Steve exclaimed, sounding distraught. "Well," I said, feeling awful for him, "unfortunately, in the end, I think you're going to have to choose one or the other... or neither." "I know," he said, gloomily. "Listen, I gotta go. Good to hear from ya man, although I wish the conversation was happier." "OK," I said. "I'll call you again soon, and listen, you know you can always call me if you need to talk about anything - any time - day or night - OK?" "I know, and thanks Horse! I love you man!" Steve drawled. "I love you too," I said. "Talk again soon!" ";K, bye," he replied and he hung up. When the call ended, I almost wished I hadn't made it. I was more worried than before I called Steve. He sounded to be in bad shape! I wondered how Julian was doing. I called him next. When Julian answered, he didn't sound overly upset, but he was still not himself! "So, what're you up to?" I asked. "I'm on vacation with my family," he said. "We're in California, doing a Napa Valley winery tour." "Sounds fun," I said. "It's OK," he said. "How's everything else going?" I asked. "If you're wondering if I'm still depressed over Steve going back to Cindy, yeah, I am," he said. "I'm sorry to hear that," I said. "You talk with him lately?" "Not since we got back from seeing you?" he said. "Last time I saw him was a couple days after we got back when he brought the twins to the beach, and the gang was all there. We never got to talk then though, and he was already back with Cindy then. He seemed happy." "Well, again, I'm sorry," I said. "Thanks, I know," he said. "Listen, he made his choice, and he was clear about it. He told me he was going back to her, and he did. Best thing I can do is stay away from them. Being near them, seeing them together, just makes it worse for me, and in reality, I don't want to make anything worse for him either - for either of them, I'm not convinced she's right for him. But he thinks she is, so..." "That's very noble of you," I said. "What about your feelings though?" "Nothing I can do to change the situation, so best I do what I can to try and forget about it, and move on with my life," he said. "Listen, I'm being called to go do something, so I gotta go." "OK, but if you need to talk - about anything - any time day or night, call me - OK?" I said. "Thanks John, you know I will," Julian said. "Take care and let's talk again soon." "OK, bye," I said. "Bye," he said. And the call ended. So, in the time span from when the guys flew home, until the present, nothing had changed for either Boner or Julian. They had true feelings for one another, and were obviously drawn to each other physically, but Boner was conflicted. On one hand in his head, he wanted to marry Cindy and settle down and have kids. On the other hand, he couldn't deny his feeling and attraction to Julian. I knew Julian would jump at the chance, if Bone suddenly changed his mind and left Cindy for him, but that had to be Steve's decision. I couldn't see anything I could do to help any of them. It all appeared to rest on Boner's shoulders, and until he could work through his conflicted thoughts, and make a clear decision, none of them would be truly happy. I only hoped he could finally become inspired to make the choice that would be right for him, and then go for it! And I hoped he did so, before it was too late! * * * A few days after Jacob finally seemed to be taking a turn for the better, there was a news story on the TV, about Duke. It wasn't a long story, but it said that he'd been convicted of child abuse, sexual abuse, promoting prostitution, kidnapping, making and selling pornography, and some other nasty offenses, and he'd been sentenced to many years in prison! Privately, and with just me, Elizabeth was gleeful, while at the same time, she was extremely worried how Jacob would take the news. We were both surprised when Jacob, who saw the broadcast too, never seemed to bat an eyelash. It was as if he'd moved past the entire sordid mess, having long ago convicted Duke in his own mind. So, when the news came out, he didn't seem affected by it at all. A couple days after that, Elizabeth's barrister called and asked to speak to both she and me. He said that Duke's lawyer had asked him to contact her and see if a visit could be arranged at the prison between Duke and Jacob. Elizabeth was adamant that that would never happen! She wouldn't allow it. However, her barrister said that in reality, Duke did still have the right to have Jacob visit him, but both he and even Duke's Barrister thought that it was up to Jacob to decide. Elizabeth was nearly insane with worry. I assured her and the Barrister that if Jacob wanted to go, I'd take Jacob and it would be OK. Elizabeth was still distraught, but agreed. To her great joy, when we told Jacob, he said he didn't want to see his father. Later, when Elizabeth and I talked, she said she doubted Duke would stop trying to set up such a visit anyway, so I told her I'd go speak with him. The next day, Andy and I drove up to the prison Duke was incarcerated at. I left Andy, who started to appear nervous as we arrived at the prison, in the car, and went in to see Duke. It was a very strange experience. I had to leave all my things in a locker, and I was thoroughly patted down, and had to go through a metal detector. Then I was finally led to a visitor's area, where they had booths with plexiglass dividers, and phones to talk on, like you see on TV. I sat waiting for Duke to arrive. A guard led him in a couple minutes later, and Duke looked surprised to see just me. I couldn't help notice that his face had a couple of cuts and bruises on it, and his eye was purple, like he'd been punched. I wondered if some of the other prisoners had done that. "Where's Jacob?" he asked, when he picked up the phone, once he was seated. "He doesn't want to visit you at this time," I said. "Your Barrister and Elizabeth's Barrister suggested we give him the choice, which I agreed to, but he said 'no'. If he wanted to come, I'd have brought him." "That's it then?" he asked. "When will I ever see him again?" "When he's ready to come visit you, I'll make the arrangements, and bring him here. Until and unless he decides he wants to see you, we won't make him come," I said. Duke looked crestfallen. "It's cause o' what they say I did, isn't it?" he asked. "How much does he know?" "Basically, yes," I said. "He heard it all, and was devastated by your arrest and the revelation of all you'd done." A tear broke loose from Duke's right eye, and trickled down his cheek. "John! You have to believe me! I didn't do all those awful things they say I did!" he cried. "Duke, don't even go there - the evidence against you ws overwhelming," I said. "I even witnessed some of what was going on with you and Tobias. Everyone knows what you did. You were convicted for it, and now, there's no reason to deny it anymore. I can't even comprehend how you could do some of the things you did! ... I expect you recall what I told you that day at the Barley Mow when we were setting up your visitations with Jacob... I told you then that if you ever did anything like this, and there was creditable proof you did it, I wouldn't let you see Jacob again. ... Well, if Jacob did want to see you, I would bring him, because he's old enough to decide that on his own, but Jacob doesn't want to see you. Oh! And the rest of what I said at the mow - well, let's just say you're lucky this plexiglass is here, and there are guards and cameras, because if it was just me and you, I'd tear you apart for what you did to those boys! Do NOT try to contact us in any way again! Jacob's upset way too much already by this! He doesn't need anymore of your shit! Leave Jacob and the rest of us alone, or I'll make sure you regret it!" I glared into his eyes, as another tear broke loose from his right eye and trickled down his cheek, and he stared miserably at me, unable to say anything in response. I knew he was devastated, but that was his problem. A moment later I hung up the phone and said "Guard, I'm finished here." Duke was still sitting there, staring after me, holding the phone to his ear, sniffling, as I exited the visitor's booth. "How'd it go?" Andy asked, as I dropped into the driver's seat of the car. "As you might expect," I said, and I told him about our brief encounter. "You think he'll bugger off now then?" Andy asked. "I hope so," I said. I turned on the ignition, put the car in gear, and we headed for home. When we got home, Elizabeth was there, anxiously waiting to hear how things went. I repeated what I'd told Andy, and she smiled and appeared to relax. Jacob never asked about my visit with his father. * * * "Well," Elizabeth gasped slightly, as she plopped down in a chair in the kitchen one afternoon, a couple days later, It was early September. "I'm well past my due date now, and Austin better damn well make his appearance soon! I'm getting very tired of hauling his arse around, and feeling like a cow!" We all chuckled, and Jacob reached over and rubbed his mother's belly. He grinned a moment later when Austin kicked him. Poor Elizabeth wasn't as pleased though. "He certainly seems active today. Maybe this is the day!" she said. I set a cup of tea down in front of her, and she gave me a funny look, then said, "I think I need to use the loo!" As she started to struggle to get up, I reached under her armpits and lifted as she pushed upward with her legs. Suddenly she gasped, and I heard splattering on the floor. "MUM!" Jacob cried, in horror, seeing a puddle on the floor under Elizabeth. "What's happening?" Elizabeth gave an "oof" and pressed her belly, where Austin's foot had protruded again for a second, and then she chuckled and said, "it's OK Jacob, I guess Austin IS going to make his appearance today. My waters have just broken! I'm just fine. John, I think we'd best proceed to hospital now though!" and suddenly she groaned, and held her belly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The next chapter in this series will be published as soon as possible... P.S. 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