Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:13:59 +0000 From: Steve Thomas Subject: Outing for Brian, Ch. 18 This is a work of pure fiction, but based on the author's feelings, beliefs, and in some cases, experience. Come to think of it -- it might not be all that pure! There may be graphic sexual encounters at times between men, so if this offends you, you are invited to retreat. If you are too young or it is otherwise illegal for you to be reading this kind if story, shame on you for reading it - - please stop here. If not, - - ENJOY! Cast of characters: Brian Weber -- That's me! Deena -- my wife (Deceased) Ronny -- my son. Gary Foosdorf -- My Sweetheart Dmitri Polczek-- Neighbor Ericka -- Dmitri's wife Alexandra -- Dmitri's daughter Muhammad Zarindast -- Friend Stan -- Muhammad's Afghan hound. Mick Azerov -- 26 year old American Freedom Contender Keyvan & Sohrab -- Persian wards. From Chapter 17: "You have an Aunt Em' from Kansas! Are you SURE she never married? Does she have a niece named Dorothy?" "You see? That's why I never talk about her!" he said sheepishly." "Let's call her!" I said. "Now!" "I don't know her number!" "How many Emma Draegers can there be in Topeka Kansas?" "She may not even be listed." "Everyone is listed in Kansas!" "Huh? Why?" "Because! It's not California! Chapter 18 "Hello?" Said a sweet sounding older woman's voice. "Auntie Em?" "Some call me that. Who is this?" "Gary. Gary Foosdorf." "Oh yes! You always send a card back to me after Christmas." "I'm sorry, Auntie Em." "It's okay, dear. I'm just grateful you respond. Many don't. How long has it been since we -- oh my! I think the last time I talked to you was at your cousin's funeral. He was such a dear boy. What a tragedy to have died over in that awful country!" Gary's cousin Eddy died in Iraq, his Humvee ran over a bomb. "Yes. Well, he lived a few hours, but he was so messed up, it's probably better this way." Said Gary. (He called from our land line. I was on the extension.) "Yes -- I'm afraid that this is so too often. When we hear of the casualties, they only report the dead -- as if those whose lives are ruined by disfigurement are not casualties. Well, that's not a pleasant subject, is it? I have done his Temple work -- as if the rest of the family cares! Anyway, it's been over six years. You were just a teenager weren't you?" "I'm almost 31 now, Auntie Em' I was 26 then." "Oh yes, I was getting you mixed up with Robbin. Have you seen him lately?" "No, I haven't. Auntie Em', do you remember my dad's second cousin, Colin?" "Oh -- hmm. Let me -- um -- oh yes! He WAS your father's second cousin -- once removed. He and -- oh yes! He has a -- I guess they call it -- a partner -- right? His parents were -- oh! That's right -- you are -- um -- that way too -- if my memory serves me right." "It does. As a matter of fact, my partner, Brian is on the extension. Auntie Em', meet my partner, Brian." "How nice to meet you, Brian." She said sweetly and then before I could answer, she added, "You are still in California, Gary?" I figured I knew what the next question would be. I was wrong. "Well, a lot has happened since we last talked." She said, "I don't make any big deal about it -- because that side of the family is so weird about my religion, but -- I am married now." "You ARE!!?? How wonderful!" Said Gary. "But -- the rest of the family doesn't know?" "Some do. But others -- like -- well, I'm sorry, Gary but your parents - " "I don't have any parents!" Said Gary bitterly. I saw him biting his lip. "They are silly, short-sighted and -- narrow-minded. They don't realize the importance of keeping family together. I just can't do it all. They wrote me off when I became a Mormon. But I still send them a card every year -- hoping that one of these days, a light will come on and they will see how - " "You don't have to make excuses to me, Auntie Em'. I've written THEM off." "Oh, don't do that, dear. They just don't understand. And -- they have been deceived -- by that devil that they call their minister. I think he forgot that God is love. I'll bet he knew it when he was younger. So -- I even have to forgive him. He has been seduced by his fame and wealth. But your parents drive to his steel and glass church and stay in their car for services. That way they don't have to meet anyone. Such foolishness! "But listen to me going on and on. You called me! What can I do for you?" "Um -- Colin?" "Oh yes, that dear boy. Well, maybe boy is not quite -- but you all are boys to me! Haha!" "Do you know where he is, Auntie Em'?" "Oh yes! Now He -- and his family -- know the importance of keeping in touch -- and keeping family ties strong. He lives in Vermont with his partner of -- let me see -- about six years! They have a compound there, with several families living in it -- all in very admirable circumstances. He married money, and it seems like all his friends are well enough off too. There are -- let me see -- since the elder Smiths moved there, there are five or six mansions in the compound." "Could you ask him to write to me?" "Why don't you just call him? You called me!" "I don't want to bother - " "Nonsense! I told you he knows the value of family! He'd love to hear from you." "Does he know that I'm -- gay?" "I don't know what he knows, dear. I don't go around spreading rumors, you know!" That made my heart smile! She gave us the number and then said, "Well, Brian, may I write your name in my Book of Remembrance -- next to Gary's?" "I'd be honored." I said. "I think you may have gotten a good one, Gary." She said. I had a big lump in my throat. "Please do keep in touch! I must go now -- John and I are involved with the Singles Family Home Evening. Good bye, Dears!" "Bye Auntie -- we - " CLICK! Gary looked at me and a smile spread across his face. "She's adorable!" I said. "That is for an old busy-body!" Gary was staring at his Blackberry intently. He started to touch the keyboard and drew back his finger as if it had been shocked and his finger went to his mouth. "Call him, Babe!" I prodded. He touched a few keys and then, "Hello! Yes -- well -- No it's on my Blackberry. Yes, well, I --WAIT!" He looked exasperated. "I want to talk to Colin. Yes. This is a cousin. Tell him -- oh -- okay -- well my name is Gary -- Gary Foosdorf, and - " "Gary!!?? Omigosh! Jake! It's my dad's 2nd cousin's son! Gary -- can I call you back? I want to call you from our land line -- so I can -- you did know that we're gay -- right?" "Yes." "I want to have my husband on the line, too. Is that okay?" "Um -- ahem! Um -- yeah -- that'd be fine." Gary gave his cousin our land line number and in a moment the phone rang. "Hello?" "Gary! First of all -- I mean -- WOW! Talk about a voice from the past. Please say hello to my husband, Jake." "Hello, Jake!" Said Gary quickly warming up to this idea. "And I want both of you to meet my sweetheart, Brian." "Bri -- um -- no shit? Brian? That's not some odd girl's name now is it?" "No," I said, "I'm Brian. Gary and I are partners." "530 area code? Where's that?" "California -- up north." Said Gary. "You used to be -- where -- San Clemente or something?" "Not that far south. Santa Barbara. Omigosh, Gary, I had no idea that you were -- I mean -- your family kind of dropped off the map." "I knew YOU were gay. That's when my parents withdrew from the family tree, I think." "Oh! So -- how are things between - " "They have disowned me." "Aw, dude! I'm so sorry!" Said Colin, then he changed the subject. "I married above my station, you know." "That's so much bull shit!" Said the other voice. "Colin saved me from my sorry-assed self." "Sounds like we have some catching up to do." Said Gary. "What have you been doing?" Asked Colin. "Earlier this year we went to Iran and - " "Iran!!?? Did you have a death wish?" Gary looked at me then said, "I didn't have much to live for -- I THOUGHT! My partner decided to go, just after we got together. He and his son. I had already turned this Persian guy down, but -- anyway -- we went over to save a couple dozen gay boys from getting decapitated. I can't figure out why Brian decided to go, He had everything to live for!" "Holy Shit!" Said Gary's cousin's partner. (Neither of us was quite ready for the term "husband" yet!) "I read about that on the internet! "That was awesome! A couple of the guys were killed weren't they?" "That's a strange thing. We couldn't have done it without those two, but they ratted us out -- when the going got tough." "That's right -- you were caught! And some of you were tortured -- isn't that right? Or was that just part of the author's journalistic license?" asked Jake. "No!" I said. "My son, Ronny - and his -- now, friend, Mick -- were tortured." "Oh my god!" Said Jake. "Then it was true! And the story said that you had to watch him being - " "The scums thought they had killed both Ronny and Mick. But we had an excellent doctor -- and an excellent driver!" I added. "Driver?" Said Colin. "He burst through the wall of this compound with the car, and picked up the surviving captives." Then I added, "That was Gary." I said. "NO SHIT!!!??? Gary! We HAVE to get together!" "I understand that you have some -- um -- kids." Said Gary. "We do. There's a butt load of `em." Said Jake. "More than two?" "We have two, but my cousin, Chris, and his partner, Craig, have one and another friend, Rob, who lives here -- and his partner, Denny -- they have three cousins of our two. Needless to say, we home school them." Said Jake "How old are you now, Colin?" "Me? Haha! Just a youngster still, compared to you. I'm 25, and I am guessing you are 30!" Said Colin. "You have a good memory." "I was about 18 when I last saw you, Gary. I wouldn't have admitted it at the time, but -- I thought you were a total babe! Had I known you were gay - " "Tell you what?" Gary said. "Let's not go there. It sounds like we both got someone above our station!" Gary grinned at me across the room. I blew him a kiss. "Well, Hell! When can we get together?" Asked Colin. "We want it to be soon." Said Gary. "We have something to discuss with you -- or rather -- some stuff to ask you about." "Our life here is pretty flexible. When would you like to come?" "Well, we would have to talk it over with our boys. They are in college and - " "WTF? You have kids in college?" Said Jake. "They are a couple of the boys we brought back from Iran. We are taking care of them. But yes, my son - " "Well, then bring them along! The more the merrier!" Said Jake "Jakey -- maybe we should consider going out there. We can leave Uri and Ursula with their mother and uncles for a few days. When we're finished we can go down and see your sis." "Mother? Your kids have a mother?" Asked Gary. "Oh -- yeah. She and her sister cam here from the Ukraine -- so the kids would have a female in their lives. Her sister is the mother of Rob and Denny's three." Said Colin. "They care for their own children and are employed as housekeepers." "How old are your kids?" I asked. "Uri is 9 and Ursula is 10." "So you can say they are well past the `terrible twos', huh?" "Well, we never saw that part of their life. I'm not quite sure I would be too crazy about caring for a baby." "But you say that their mother has taken care of them all this time?" "No -- not for the first couple years. Our two actually had to be re-acquainted with their mother when she came here." "How sad!" "Hm -- maybe, but she was very happy to see her babies again. Now it's as if she never left -- except she doesn't have legal rights in any decisions. But she trusts us." "Cool." Said Gary. "Um," I started. "If you guys come out here -- how soon do you think that will be?" "Is this -- Brian?" "Yeah." "This is Jake. Well, my sister is in Santa Barbara, and I'll have to check with her. She likes to travel a lot. It may depend on when she and Al will be home." "Al? That must be her husband?" Said Gary. "Hah! You'd think huh?" Said Jake. "More like her wife. It's her partner." "Your sister is gay too? No way!" Said Gary. "She's too much woman for any man!" Said Colin. (I was getting to know their voices already!) "Don't pay any attention to what Colin says. It runs in my family. I'm too much man for Colin, too!" "OHO! You're in for it tonight, Jakey!" "Promises, promises!" Said Jake. "Listen -- I'll call you back when I find out what Carrie's schedule is like -- okay?" "Sounds good. Do you ride horses?" Asked Gary. "Oh yeah, all the kids have their own to care for." "Cool. We have a stable full of purebred Arabians." "Very cool!" Said both Colin and Jake. "Well, listen Cuz. It was great to chat with you. We'll give you a call as soon as we talk to Carrie." "Talk to yah!" We all hung up. Gary looked at me and grinned, then tears started to roll down his face. "What's wrong, Dude?" "Nothings wrong! I got family, Bri -- FAM-I-LY!" He said. Ten minutes later the phone rang again and it was Colin. "Hey Cuz! Well, we had hoped that we could get together in the next couple weeks, but -- we kind of have to plan it around visiting Jake's sister, Carrie. She won't be even available until after Christmas. And of course she will be coming back here for Christmas." "Dude! That sucks!" Said Gary. "We could do it this weekend, but I wouldn't even ask you to entertain us on such short notice." Gary looked at me and whispered, "This weekend okay?" I nodded. "Hey -- could you really come this weekend?" Said Gary. "Oh yeah! We'd miss out on a party, but we have one of those every couple months anyway. It's not as if - " "Aw -- we don't want you to miss - " "Really, cuz! No prob!" "Colin -- just invite them to the party!" Said a voice in the background. Jake, probably. "Is that a possibility, Gary?" "I dunno. We -- um - " "If the cost of flying is a problem -- it needn't be. One of our brothers here in the compound owns an airline. He can get you comp tickets." "Crapola! You guys own an airline, too?" "One of our brothers is Hawaiian -- Luke is his name. He and his partner, Seth, live with Chris and Craig -- and their adopted son from the Ukraine. Seth is a psychologist. Luke's family owns the airline -- in Hawaii." "I've never been to Vermont. How does it compare with Hawaii?" Said Gary. "Luke's part of our family. Hawaii is a great place -- but his family isn't there. Well -- not THIS family, anyway. His father disowned him, but -- on his deathbed, he had a change of heart. But Luke is definitely part of OUR family now." Said Colin. "So -- does that mean you'll come?" asked Jake. "Are you sure you can put two up that shortly? Asked Gary "Two? Weren't you going to bring your boys?" "Are you sure?" "Of course I'm sure! It's fall here! I'll bet they've never seen anything like a Vermont fall over in Iran!" "We'll talk to them. They have their mother to consider, and - " "What? Their mother is here too? Bring her too. The more the merrier." "No -- that would not be cool. She's a burka-wearing Muslim. She wouldn't appreciate - " "I totally understand. Just let me know about the boys. Catch you laterz, Cuz!" "What do you think about taking the boys, Bri?" BBRRIINNGG! "Hello?" I answered. "Who's this?" "That depends -- who did you call?" "This is Colin." "OH! I thought I would recognize your voice! Heh." "So -- this is -- um -- Brian?" "You're good!" "Listen -- I told Gary that you could bring your boys -- the Iranians?" "They prefer to be called Persians." I said "Yeah -- well, don't you have a boy of your own?" "Actually they're all mine. Gary just moved in." "Well, anyway -- we definitely wanted you to bring your boy too -- Ronny is it? And didn't Gary say he also has a boyfriend?" "Roommate." "Ah yes -- `roommate'. Classic euphemism, huh?" "No -- they are definitely straight." "Yeah -- okay -- whatever you say. Anyway -- we have plenty of room. The roomie's welcome too! Sorry to bother you again!" "Bother? No worries! Thanks!" I said. I would have said more, but he hung up. "He wants us to bring Ronny and Mick too." "A party with our kids! Oh, excuse me ... YOUR kids!" Said Gary, clearly referring to my stupid statement that they were all my kids. "Oh -- sorry! Does that mean no sex tonight?" I said "What you want to burst my bubble and take away my sex too?" "Hi, Poppy!" "Hi Dad!" "Hi Gary!" they said together. Kev and Saaby walked in. "Hi Boys. We have something to talk to you about." "What is it Poppy?" Said a worried Keyvan. "Have we corkscrewed again?" Said Sohrab. "Corkscrewed?" Said Gary. "Oh -- I think I meant screwed up." "No, everything's fine. We were just talking to Gary's cousin. He wants us to -" "Hey Pop!" "Hey Brian!" "Hi Gary." Ronny and Mick came in. "How do you do it? You don't work or go to school together. Yet you come home at the same time!" "We didn't do either today." "Oh -- hot date?" Said Gary. "Cut it out!" Said Ronny. "Queer we're not -- Queer!" "Queer and proud!" Said Gary. "Straight and proud!" saidRonny. "Let's not start this again!" I said. "He started it!" Both Ronny and Gary protested. Of course it was all `in good fun', as they say, but it makes me uncomfortable. "Boys, we have a proposition for you." "Dad! We're just not plumbed that way!" Ronny was beginning to sound serious. "Ronny -- it's not THAT kind of proposition. Listen up!" "Sorry, Pop. We just came from the homeless shelter up in Placerville. We cooked today. What's up?" I looked at Gary and nodded. "We want you all to fly to Vermont with us thins weekend." Gary said. "Wha - ? Does Mo have something for us to do?" asked Mick. "He didn't mention anything to me!" Mick looked perturbed. Mo usually confides in him - first. "No -- this is to visit my cousin." Said Gary. "You have a cousin in Vermont?" Said Ronny. "How would we -- I mean -- the way gas is now -- it'll cost a fortune to fly all the way to - " "We're not paying. My cousin's -- well sort of -- paying." "A cousin we've never heard of wants to fly all of us to Vermont?" Said Ronny. "Actually he's a third cousin." Said Gary. "I thought it was a second cousin." I said. "My dad's second cousin -- once removed -- would be my third cousin. Anyway, they all live in a compound." "They all?" Said Ronny. "Ronny -- it's kind of like a -- well -- a gay commune." I said. "It -- it is?" Said Gary. "Well, it sure sounds like it. Don't give me that look, Dude. I just want them to be forewarned. There won't be any girls there -- probably none all weekend." Mick and Ronny shrugged. "I'm ready for a vacation!" Said Mick. "Those broads are getting too -- too - " "Possessive?" Ronny said. "Yeah! When do we leave?" "How about you boys. Are you game for a trek across the country -- this weekend?" Sohrab and Keyvan looked at each other and shrugged. They looked at Ronny and Mick and said something to each other in Farsi, grinning. "What?" Said Ronny. "We thought we better go to protect you two from all the careers there!" said Keyvan. "He meant queers!" Said Saaby. "I'm glad SOMEONE wants that!" Said Mick. "But I think we can take care of ourselves." "So that means you're all ready to go?" "What will you be driving, Colin?" I asked. "Oh, sorry, Cuz! -- it IS okay to call you that, isn't it? I mean you guys are a couple right? Anyway, neither Jake or I can come to the airport. Just look for a silver, stretched Hummer. Someone will be driving it. It may be my dad. If they give you any trouble at the airport terminal -- in Sacramento -- tell them Luka-Lukamaiola is your friend." "Luke -- uh -- what?" "Write it down: Luka-Lukamaiola" "Luka-luka-my oh-luh?" "Yeah, that's it." "Is that a person?" "That's Luke who we told you about -- Seth's partner. It's his family that owns the airline. Well, not the airline you will be flying, but -- you know!" There were no seats left in coach -- so -- alas -- we had to go 1st class. Since there were six of us, we pretty much took over the 1st class cabin. There were only two other seats, and they were empty. We had a flight attendant who only served us. Our meal was served on china and our drinks -- unlimited -- were in glass. I might get used to this kind of travel! I did have to have a talk with the flight attendant. He kept flirting with Keyvan. And Kev wasn't doing anything to discourage him. The Fight attendant's name was Kevin (oh crap!) and he didn't look older than 20 himself. Keyvan looked about 25 himself, with his heavy Persian beard. At one point, Keyvan moved to one of the rear seats, and was joined by Kevin. The next time Kevin got up, I cornered him. "Dude -- that boy is only 16!" Kevin recoiled and said he was sorry. He didn't go back. It's hard to miss a silver, stretch Hummer. There were two darkish guys sitting in the front. I knocked on the front passenger window. I was surprised when I was face to face with a purple eyed, blue haired, Hawaiian guy who looked about the age of Ronny. This must be Luke. The chauffeur looked a little older, but he too was darkish and -- seemed to have a lot of smile lines. They both hopped out of the limo. Luke shook my hand as the chauffeur ran to the rear of the limo and popped the tail gate. We all brought him our stuff. He loaded it all in -- like he was hired help. He even had on a limo driver's hat. "Well, I'm Luke, and - " "Thanks for the ride, Luke!" Said Ronny. "Well, it's Uncle Jake's car and Seth is the driver." "No -- I meant the plane ride!" "Oh -- that!" he said, looking a little uncomfortable. "It's nothing. Anyway -- this is my partner, Seth." Seth stood and grinned, his little charade now debunked. "I'm Gary, and this is my partner, Brian." Said my sweetheart. And these are -- in order -- Keyvan, Ronny, Mick and Sohrab." "Let me guess," said Seth, "Ronny and Mick are from Iran!" He grinned. "We are recently from there." Said Ronny as if Seth were serious. "But I'm from Placerville and these other two are the ones from - " "Persia!" Said Sohrab. "We're from Persia." "I stand corrected." Said Seth. "You knew who we were! You were just crapping us!" Said Keyvan. "I think it's `shitting us', brother." Said Sohrab. Everyone laughed. Sohrab gave Seth a warm hug and kissed both his cheeks. I saw Seth eying Luke nervously. Luke only nodded and Seth kissed him back in like manner. Kev followed suit., then followed his brother in hugging Luke too. I'm still not quite used to this custom, but once it started, we all had to do the hug-kiss thing. It wasn't all bad! It was a long ride to the compound. But the late afternoon fall colors had us spellbound. When we got to the compound, Sohrab had fallen asleep on Keyvan, and Ronny and Gary were flanking me -- both asleep. Luke kept up a pretty good banter all the way home, engaging both Mick and me. As we were waiting for the huge gate to open, a neighbor rode up on horseback and waved. "Hey, Rye!" hollered Seth. "How's your dad?" "He's okay. Are you coming over later?" "I will if he needs me." As we drove off, Seth said that Rye was the son of Ryan Crayson and Jack Smith. He has a sister too, named Ranee. "Are they part of the compound?" "No, but they may as well be." Said Seth, as he drove through the gate. It closed behind us and up ahead I saw them. There was a circular drive with what could only be described as -- a park inside of it -- and six unbelievably luxurious mansions, each with a driveway off the drive. Each house was barely shouting distance to the ones next to it. There was room for more. "Our home will be right there, said Seth pointing to a beautiful wood. That's where Uncle Jake and Auntie Lindy live. And over there is Jake and Colin's place. Kind of behind it is Rob and Denny's place. The only mansion -- that we could see -- that was not situated on the circle was the biggest of all. "Your cousin Colin's brother, Bobby, has a place reserved, but his brother-in-law, Renny lives there with his partner, Lenny." "Renny and Lenny?" I laughed. "Yeah, it's a long story." Replied Seth. "They may like to tell you some time. My brother Chris and his partner, Craig, live in that smaller place. They only have one little girl -- and are not planning any more, so they figure that's big enough!" "That accounts for five of them." I said. "Oh! Uncle Jake built that one for Carrie and Al -- if they ever decide to leave Santa Barbara." "Wow!" Said Gary, drowsily. "Well," said Seth almost apologetically, "It is now used as a guest house." "Is that where we will be staying?" Asked Gary. "We decided to leave that up to you. It only has three bedrooms and four baths, so obviously it's a little smaller than some of the others. I thought maybe you and Brian may want to stay with your cousin. "I know that they are ready for you. I presumed that maybe your young men would like more privacy." "You know that Ronny, Mick and Sohrab are straight -- right?" Said Gary. "Yeah -- heh! That's why I mentioned it. They may like to -- well, it's my experience that most guys don't overly appreciate gay talk -- as much as it may be thrown about. And sometimes -- well, I don't want to prejudice you - " "Um -- I think you may have something there!" Said Mick. The only ones not yet awake were Saaby and Kev, so I added, "And I would rather not subject the boys to that. We keep it as low key as possible at home." "I agree with that strategy." Said Seth. "Often, youth are subjected to stimulation that they don't need to be handling. I know I was!" I was interested to hear more about that story, but realized this wasn't the place or time. The limo came to a halt in front of the second largest home, an English Tudor, with a large circular drive, inset with a colorfully landscaped "hill" with a grand water feature, including a fall and a pond. The entry was grand enough, I expected a butler to meet us and open the limo doors. Instead a blondish looking, very fit young man came out, all smiles. He opened the rear door next to me and extended his hand. I took it and he pulled me up and hugged me close. "You're Brian, aren't you?" "Yes -- how did you know?" "Because HE," he said pointing to Gary, "He looks like my family! Gary?" They came together in almost a crashing explosion of bodies, each kissing the other on both cheeks. Laughing like I never had seen before, Gary said, "And you must be Colin!" "Please, come in, come in! We can deliver your things to -- well, wherever you decide you want to be -- later. I hope you brought your appetites, because Liv has cooked up a feast!" Said Colin still laughing as well. "Liv?" "Liv -- Olivia -- is our -- well, she is our children's' mother. She takes care of them, and she also cooks and cleans for us. Don't worry, she's well compensated! HAHA! Her sister works for Rob and Denny. You'll meet the whole clan tomorrow night at the party." Down the staircase came a more reserved looking guy -- maybe several years older than Colin. "This is my reason for living! Jakey, this is my cousin, Gary. Now it was Jake's turn to make a lie out of my first impression. Jake grabbed Gary and hugged him, also laughing and kissing his cheeks, and said, "I know we are gonna be great friends!" The he very obviously humped him! Reserved? NOT!! Still, there was something about him -- lines on his face, darkness around his eyes -- that gave him an -- (older?) -- look. We all retired to a sumptuous den, surrounded on all four walls with books. "Can I get you anything to drink?" asked Jake. "We don't -- um -- well, maybe a coke." I said. So many stories that I wanted to be more familiar with! And this wasn't even my family. Well -- unless, of course, it is! "We didn't want to overwhelm you all at once with the family." Said Colin "This bunch can be somewhat taxing sometimes -- en masse. As a mater of fact, Seth has agreed to show your boys the compound and they will be taking their meal with him and Luke -- and his brother Chris and his husband, Craig. I hope that's not a problem, guys. We thought you'd appreciate being with guys closer to your age. And quite honestly -- and selfishly -- I wanted to get to know my cousin better." I was particularly intrigued by that last statement. I thought that Seth looked older than the lot of them. Seth gave me a curious look -- like he was reading my mind. As they left with our four younger entourage, Seth stepped aside and whispered something to Jake. As they were leaving, they passed a very attractive blond girl -- well -- young woman -- on the way into the room. My Ronny did a full turn look -- or maybe it could be called a leer. I took a second glance at her after seeing Ron's perusal of the whole of her. She was quite stunning. But there was something else - Something inside me wrenched and my tummy felt strange feeling-- like I had not experienced since -- I was a teenager! She looked directly into my eyes and smiled demurely. I was taken by surprise by my obvious (to me!) sexual reaction to her. I felt my cheeks begin to burn and dropped my eyes. But not before giving her a smile that I usually reserved for my sweetheart. I glanced at Gary and he was quickly looking from her to me and back again. "Dinner is ready in the dining room." She said softly. "Uri and Ursula are waiting there as requested." "You will eat with us tonight, Liv." Said Jake. "Oh no -- I couldn't - " She started but she saw the look on his face -- a look she probably was well acquainted with, and said, "Of course," smiling sweetly -- then again returning her look to me. I smiled, this time not quite so inviting as before. I was glad that Liv placed herself next to the children, which was on the same side of the large formal dining table as I was sitting. To my right, and at one end of the table was my sweetheart, and at the other end was Colin. They were, after all -- the men of the hour. After being greeted personally by Colin, at the car, I thought that these were down to earth people who probably didn't have hired help. I was mildly surprised that Liv worked for them, but that gave her a reason to be near her children. I was however more surprised when two servants brought out the meal, directed by Liv. She has a staff! During dinner, Jake and Colin asked us about our life, how we got together, and our coming out stories. I never would have guessed that I could discuss these things so openly with relative strangers. Maybe the operative word was `relative'. Anyway, They also told us how they met, how they had had a lot of rocks to climb -- or stumble over -- and even that Jake had overcome a case of nearly full blown AIDS. That accounted for his older look. And we found out he was a couple years older than Colin, anyway. Then they told us about Seth. He is not yet 24, but looks like in his 30's. He has had a very hard life -- escaping death several times -- once at his own hands. Now he is a psychologist and helps others who have problems dealing with reality. His official title is "Reality Therapist". He donates all his time at a local free clinic. Because of his partners airline, they don't want for anything material. They only live with Seth's brother, because they all like the camaraderie. They told us that each of their "family" had unique stories. Seth's was told us only because he had asked Jake to tell us. He feels somewhat intimidated to tell if his own attempted suicide. "We are kind of hoping that you will want to stay with us -- in this house I during the weekend. But you may want to be closer to your children. Your choice. There is of course room for you all here, if that is your choice. Otherwise, we thought that your four younger ones could stay in the guest house. My sister designed it and it is unique in several ways. She always felt jealous that my parents kind of catered to my wants -- she thought more than hers, - so she has designed into it several things I had in my bachelor pad. "Of course, if you want, we will have chaperones provided in the guest house." "My son and his friend are chaperones enough. We leave them often -- when we want some alone time. They're good kids. Ronny is almost 19, but his friend and roommate, Mick, is 24." "That was about our ages when we met!" said Colin to Jake. I loved the romance that they seemed to so easily keep in their relationship again, but I assured them that Ronny and Mick didn't have that kind of relationship. The dinner hour went fast, with lots of laughing and fascinating conversation. The Smith family (they called this the Smith Family Compound) were a very interesting and well, it sounded like kind of wild at times -- organization. Colin and Gary took a walk -- by themselves -- to "catch up" on family doings. That left the Smith children, me and Jake, and Liv at the table. Since we were at an odd arrangement, Liv told the children to sit with her -- opposite me. I felt hot and uncomfortable from the moment she started to make eye contact. Jake kept up the banter pretty well, and I -- maybe foolishly -- wondered where Colin took Gary. It was only an idle question because this beautiful woman was making me uncomfortable. Why, exactly I couldn't figure out. What I did realize was -- damned if I wasn't plagued by unwanted wood under the table -- like I used to get when I was a teenager! Jake's answer to my question shook me to the core: "Don't worry, Brian, my Colin wouldn't make any moves, unless I was there!" Then he laughed. I looked at Liv and felt a pang of guilt go through me. I was wishing that she didn't speak English, but she did -- and very well. To top it off, she again smiled demurely at me. What was I to make of that? Or - - was I imagining the whole scenario? Again, a flexing of my embarrassing wood -- which no one but I knew of -- sent heat up to my ears. I prayed that they would not suddenly want to move to another room. I don't know if Jake somehow sensed my discomfort or not, but he said, "Why don't you take the kids to the kitchen and give them some ice cream, then take them to your place for tonight." She nodded and was gone but not before again saying how much she enjoyed meeting me. She didn't say it to Gary! She left. I was grateful, but could not thank Jake. I mean - - thank him for what? After she left, Jake -- one I was to learn never kept anything to himself -- said, "I think she likes you. Too bad you're gay. I'd love her to find a guy! She's a wonderful gal -- and a great mom to her kids. You don't happen to have a clone -- do you?" He laughed, then added, "Oh, that's right -- a clone would most likely be gay too, huh?" Just then Colin and Gary came back, and followed by our four boys. "We found these strays wandering out in amongst the manure." Said Colin. "We thought they might like some of that crème brûlée. Is Liv still around?" "I've just given the kids some ice cream. Do you need something else?" Said Liv. "I hate to ask, Sweetheart." Said Colin. "You know your wish is my command!" She played with him. "I know and that's why it makes me feel so guilty." "You want some of that crème brûlée, don't you." "You're getting to know me all too well!" Said Colin. "Yes, you're getting to know him all too well, `SWEETHEART'!" Said Jake. Then he said -- to us -- "We joke a lot, here. Keeps things from getting crazy." She said, "Crème brûlée for eight!" "Eight? You're not eating with us?" Said -- Mick -- of all people! "I will eat mine with my children." She said. "Oh my -- I've never made this for this many. Never mind, it will be fine." "I've made it before!" I volunteered, before my mind got into gear. "Good!" Said Jake. "She has had a long day -- she'd like the help!" STUCK! I reluctantly followed Liv into the kitchen, thankfully seeing the children sitting at the table. "No crème brûlée for the kids?" I asked. "They prefer ice cream." She got out the ingredients. She started with eggs! I always used the pre-mixed kind! She showed me how to carefully mix the custard before putting it into the custard cups -- or rather the special crème brûlée cups they had. "Do you like it warm or cold?" She asked. "I've never had it cold." "It's very good to put it into the zap-freezer -- a few seconds is all it takes. That makes it so much better with coffee!" We made 12 of them, and as we were putting them in the quick-freezer, she turned directly in to me. We almost dropped half of them, and she was frozen to my body for a way too long -- second. I held the six desserts that were in jeopardy, and I quickly stepped away, - so that she could not guess what was happening below my belt. She grabbed them and placed them in the freezer. She turned a knob -- as if it were a microwave and in 10 seconds, they were cooled. "See how easy it is to cool off, Bri?" Did she hear Gary call me that?!!! I felt a cold bead of sweat run down the middle of my back. Or maybe her accent made her drop the last two letters. I grabbed a tray of crème brûlée and almost ran to the dining room. She brought out the remaining six, placing the extras in front of the younger men. Ronny grinned at her as if she were Jennifer Anniston. When we were finished with the dessert, Ronny -- out of pure habit -- started to gather the dishes. "No --no!" Said Jake. "We pay people to do that!" "Too late. I already have them all!" Said Ronny and he took them to the kitchen, returning almost immediately, looking disappointed. "We're taking Saaby and Kev for a ride, Dad." We probably won't see you until -- I guess we're having breakfast together at the Smith Manor House." "The Smith Manor House?" I said. "That'd be my parents' place." Said Jake. "And they have a housekeeper that countenances no late comers! My parents gave her enough to retire comfortable on last year, but she insists that she remain with them." "See you tomorrow morning -- I understand -- at 10:00 AM sharp!" Said Ronny. "Don't keep those boys out too late." I said. Ronny just gave me a "yeah -- right!" look. Gary asked me to walk for a few minutes in the moonlight. "Bri, I have had such an incredible time since stepping out of that car this afternoon. My cousin is -- omigosh -- it's like I have not seen my favorite cousin -- in too many years - - except as far as I know, I've never met him. It feels like I've known him like -- forever!" "I'm happy you hit it off so fast -- and so great!" I said. "Bri -- Colin wants to know something. I couldn't answer without talking to you." "What's that, Swee -- er -- Gary?" "They want us to sleep with them -- tonight." "Wha -- at? You mean -- like a sleep over -- in the same room?" "Um -- not exactly. They have something they'd like to show us. Some light sex play." "Wha -- Gary! You -- I mean -- are you telling me -- they -- Gary! Did you REALLY need to talk to me? Did you not already know how I'd react? Are you talking about an orgy? Are you crazy?" "I told him you'd react like this -- I mean -- I understand -- but - " "You want to do it -- don't you? DON'T you Gary?" "Well -- I -- uh - " "You miss it, don't you, Gary." I said. "This wouldn't be the first time you did something like this -- right?" ""Bri -- no! Not since -- we've - " He looked panicky. "I know you haven't done anything since we've been together. And quite honestly, I'm surprised you have not asked me yet." I was trying my best to act level headed and non-judgmental -- unemotional -- and doing a terrible job of it! "It's okay, Bri. It realty is. I already told him we probably couldn't." He said, toeing the ground. "M -- maybe -- maybe we should." I said. "Maybe I'm being too straight." "Huh?" "I mean straight-laced." "Bri -- what's going on. There's something else going on here -- isn't there?" I went silent. "Bri -- are you -- I mean -- is everything okay? Have I -- um -- done something to -- I mean we don't have to sleep -- or -- erm -- do anything -- with anyone. He was just asking and -- Bri? BRIAN?" "Gary -- I -- I can't be judgmental of you!" I said, almost choking with my next statement: "Gary -- I am feeling very attracted to -- to -- Liv!" At the shock on his face, I went on. "I don't understand it, Gary -- I don't know what has come over me! She's bringing out emotions and -- you know -- STUFF -- I haven't felt since High School." "Wow!" He said. "That's heavy! How can I compete with a girl -- er -- a woman -- Bri? How? I -- don't know what to -- I mean -- I was willing to -- um -- go -- with whatever you said -- regarding playing with my cousin -- and all -- but this is not what I expected! I don't even know how to react to it. Part of me wants to run and hide. Another part wants to laugh hysterically. And another part - " " -- wants to kick me in the nuts!" I said. He let out an exasperated gasp. "What do you want me to do?" He cried -- almost desperately. "Gary -- I didn't say I wanted to -- do -- anything with her. I just - <> I guess I shouldn't have said anything to you.. I just felt so -- I dunno -- guilty maybe? Whatever, I felt like you had a right to know -- before - " I stopped cold, not knowing how to continue. "Before what, Bri? Before you let me fuck your brains out? Before I tie myself to you for life?" He broke down and started to sob. I took the short step to him and started to touch him. He stiffened at my touch, took a deep breath as if to calm himself, and said, "I told you I don't know what to feel, Bri. I probably don't need you to touch me and confuse me further." He turned and walked away from the house, toward a nearby wood. I followed -- at a distance. I had never seen him like this and -- didn't know what to expect. I didn't want to leave him alone. He stopped and looked back. I kept walking and caught up. "Where do we go from here, Bri -- where?" He asked. Before I could begin to think of an answer he continued. "I thought I had found what was missing in my life. I always had this huge hole in my life -- after my parents turned against me and -- every guy I fucked turned out to only want one thing -- and it wasn't me! What's wrong with me? Why can't I find someone who wants me - - only me?" "I want you, Gary." "Huh?" "Only you. I wish I never told you about my reaction to -- her -- I wish I never HAD a reaction to her. I don't know how to change it -- and especially I don't know what I can do to take back what I told you." "Don't -- don't you want to -- at least -- try to see what - or where it can go?" said Gary. "You wouldn't choose to be gay -- if you could choose -- would you? I sure as hell wouldn't!" Is he testing me? "Gary -- I AM surprised at my reaction to her. I truly don't know where it came from. But I know one overpowering truth: I love you -- only you." I never had seen Gary in this kind of setting. Oh, the autumn moon light on his tear stained face was not exactly alluring, but this vulnerability was new to me. It was that which now was softening my heart and swelling it to explosive proportions -- or at least it felt that way. "Gary -- I can't promise this wouldn't happen again. I don't know what brought it on tonight. But I can promise you this much: No woman -- or man -- will ever take me away -- or take any kind of precedence over you. Because of the last week, I guess it would be empty promise -- at least at this point -- to say I'll never be tempted -- to do something foolish. But I love you, pure and simple." "You -- you mean that?" "I do. Can you say the same?" Gary looked at me for a long -- way too long -- time. "Sorry, Bri. I just didn't know how to answer that question. I was hoping it was obvious, I guess." "It was." I said. He threw his arms around me and kissed me deeply. All of a sudden the moon on his tear streaked face was one of the most beautiful sights I had ever seen. Then I said it: "Sweetheart -- we hardly know your cousin. Do you trust him -- them?" "I -- I want to." "What about the AIDS?" "Colin says he is completely cured -- and -- also, Colin told me that he and Jake have a completely bareback relationship and Colin has never shown any signs of anything. I asked. They both get tested regularly -- and it's always negative. But - - he said that he would not do anything to put us at risk anyway. They have condoms -- and use them -- when they have fun with their buds." It was such a completely foreign idea to me. A foursome? I wondered if they did more than that -- there were so many here at the compound! I quickly did some math, but thinking about all of them writhing together in the same room confused, disgusted and - - aroused me more than I ever imagined possible. "Let's do it." I said quietly. "Are you sure? Don't just do it for me." Said Gary. "Why not? It sounds -- exciting -- a bit risky -- and -- I would never choose it myself. But you are part of me now. I want to -- um -- you've done it before -- right?" "Yes." he almost whispered. "But never with anyone I loved." I thought about it some more. "Okay. Please don't ask me again if I really want to. I do!" "Okay -- but - " he started. I shot him a warning look. "Okay." He said. Then he looked at me and said "OKAY!!" and he grinned. My stomach quivered, and then tightened to a knot. We walked back into the house. There was an awkward silence when Colin and Jake met us at the door. I saw Gary nod to Colin. Both he and Jake grinned. As if they knew what I was experiencing, Jake said, "It'll be fun! It's all in the name of fun -- nothing else. And there ARE some rules." The rules included no kissing or anal fucking outside the relationship. I felt a weight lift from me when they said that. In further introspection, I realized I was afraid of my own reaction to these younger hunks. After my reaction to Liv earlier, I didn't know what to expect. I still didn't, but these rules made it easier for me. "Gary told me that you guys don't drink." "That's -- true." I said. "A very recent decision." I said. "We don't either. I just thought if you did, it might relax you a bit. But that's good that you don't. Most every time that Jake and I screwed up our life even if temporarily -- liquor was involved." Colin looked at Jake and something passed between them. "Do you guys wear anything to bed -- or would you feel better -- at least to start -- with something covering you up?" "I'm okay with nothing." Said Gary. I wasn't. But I lied -- a white lie: "I'd like to try it -- like that -- nude." Okay, so I'm not a very good liar! "We could turn the lights off!" Said Jake. "Ah yes -- but then they would miss seeing Mr. Bentley!" laughed Colin. "But then again, they might not like seeing you fur!" Who is this "Mr. Bentley?" Don't tell me they have a Rolls Royce in the closet! "That's it! Lights are definitely ON!" Laughed Jake. If they were trying to put me at ease -- they were failing. They led us to their bedroom. It's on the third floor. Correction: It IS the third floor! As we entered the room, I could see out the large picture window and it looked over the tops of the trees, to a few lights in the distance. Jake hit a switch, and the scene changed. I did a double-take. What looked like a window was really a liquid crystal display. "It usually shows what is really outside -- via a camera. We can see any side of the house we want. We had it installed after a home invasion burglary next door. It happened a couple year ago, but Seth regularly helps Ryan with the present reality of things. The new security system was insanely expensive, but my father -- and mother -- insisted on it in all of the homes here. My dad can afford it! "I upgraded it somewhat. I miss our place in Santa Barbara, so what you see out there now -- are the Channel Islands off the coast of Santa Barbara -- and a few boats that were there when I had the video taken. My sister still lives there." "What if it's daytime?" I asked. "I'm not even quite sure how it works, but somehow it knows and compensates. During the day, you see the islands in daylight." I was awestruck. That kind of wealth was almost beyond understanding. "Okay, Jakey, enough of your showing off! Let's get to showing off something else!" Said Colin, unbuttoning Jake's shirt. He removed it and then looked at us to follow suit. We were both slightly awed by Jakes hair. He had it cropped short to his head. The rest of his torso was covered with it. My first reaction was "EW!" But I tried to be open minded. "AHEM!" Said Jake, smiling wide. Gary grabbed me and I thought he was going to rip my shirt off. Instead, he threw his arms around me and kissed me deeply. I responded by humping him down below. I was surprised how aroused I was getting. Then Gary began to unbutton my shirt. I looked and Jake was doing the same for Colin. Both our shirts came off at the same time. They waited for me to remove Gary's. Colin and I had about an average amount of body hair. Both of the other guys gasped as I removed Gary's shirt -- to reveal a perfectly smooth - baby perfect -- hairless torso. "And he doesn't have to shave!" I gloated. I love Gary's baby-smooth skin! Then Jake removed Colin's pants. Our shoes and socks had come off when we entered the bedroom. Gary took the lead and unzipped my fly and again, Colin and I were just about average in our equipment size. We both sported raging boners by now. Again I was a little surprised, as on one hand I felt some shame and on the other, I was energized and aroused. I then removed Gary's pants and they again were obviously taken by his perfectly smooth body. He does have some fine, very soft hair surrounding his pubes. Then Jake turned his back to us as Colin unlatched his pants and let them fall to his feet. Gary and I stared unabashedly at his rear. It looked like a bear. It was fur -- not just mere hair. Then he turned. What we saw at once shocked and made us recoil -- and also made us both feel sorry for him. There was a deep scar on his leg and -- his dick was bent -- out -- instead of in toward his body! "Sorry!" I said. "But you had to know - " "We did!" Said Jake grinning. "But don't look so sorry! Ask Colin what he thinks about it." "Meet Mr. Bentley!" Said Colin. "Huh?" We both said. We looked around the room and then it hit us! Mr. Bentley is their name for Jakes bent-the-wrong-way boner. "OOOhhhhh!" We both exclaimed together. Both the other guys laughed. "Sorry to shock you," said Jake, "but we have found that if we don't discuss this up front, it can spoil your experience. It doesn't hurt at all. It happened in a sports accident when I was in high school. I don't think my coach will ever be the same -- he thinks he caused it. Maybe he did, but it wasn't on purpose." "And let me testify to you," Said Colin, "It reaches and touches places that you could not imagine! You may have noticed that it also is quite magnificent in size!" "Okay, who's bragging now?!" Said Jake. "Please join us on the bed." Said Jake. He and Colin lay on the bed and started to kiss and fondle each other, then they stopped. "This ain't no porn show. You get to participate. C'mon Down!" He patted the bed next to him. After all of our earlier conversation, Gary was as shy about this as I was. I think he was over-compensating for how he thought I felt. Or maybe it was plain performance anxiety. We lay down and started to kiss, and that got me to almost forget there was another couple on the bed. But -- the light was on and I didn't keep my eyes shut the whole time. I had watched porn before, making love to Gary at the same time, but it was somehow different when it was the real thing happening right next to us -- and was looking back at us! I saw Colin move down and start to stroke Mr. Bentley with love. Gary took that as a cue and did the same for me. Then Colin took the bent behemoth all the way down his gullet. I knew that Gary was still a little new to that, but he swallowed hard and did the same. Jake seemed to be watching us closely and he slowed Colin down a little -- to wait for us to catch up. When it was obvious that we were close, Jake said, "go for it, Little One!" Colin started to go down on Jake like a piston. Before long both Jake and I were bucking and as Jake hollered out loud, I felt free to do so as well. We were hollering and grunting and puffing like two trains coming into the station. When we were finished cumming, as if on cue, both Colin and Gary came up and gave us our sweet juice back in a sweet kiss. I wanted to do nothing more than pass out for a few minutes -- at least. I could see that Jake felt the same. Colin gave Gary a lustful look. He asked me -- "do you mind"? At this point I couldn't care less. I couldn't even speak, I was still breathing so hard. I waved my hand in assent, immediately wishing I could take it back. But Colin didn't do anything "against the rules". He only grabbed Gary's boner -- it must have felt tiny compared to the one he usually touched (well -- other than his own!), He started to pull it and with his eyes, directed Gary to do the same. They were lost in each others' eyes for a few moments, as they jerked on each other. I felt a small pang of jealousy. But when they got close, again it was Jake who stopped them. "It's time, Little One." He said. Colin silently climbed on top of his lover -- Jake -- and Jakes legs went over Colin's shoulders. They coaxed Gary to do the same. I spread my legs and Gary situated himself between them. I too lifted my legs over his shoulders.Both of them were leaking precum in large amounts anyway, so it was no great task getting themselves in us. As they started to slowly plunge themselves repeatedly into us, I closed my eyes and it was as if we were alone -- at home -- in our own bed, as Gary made sweet love to me. It was not long that I started getting hard again, as he punched my prostate over and over. I was brought back to reality as I heard Jake say, "Go faster Little One -- faster -- deeper." I looked over and Jakes eyes met my own. He grinned deliciously and locked arms with me. I started to take mine away, but he pouted just a little, and I left it. I locked my legs around Gary's butt and started to help him go deeper. I guess that was something new to Jake and he aped what I was doing and I saw Colin looked surprised and then a look of awesome delight. "Ohhh yeah, Little one -- that's great! Oh, I'm getting close! Said Jake. With his free hand he started to jerk his own and I took that as my cue and did the same. Jake's arm tightened on mine and he grabbed my hand and squeezed it. I looked over and saw a look of ecstasy on his face, and realized mine must have reflected the same look. Then Colin and Gary seemed to be in perfect sync as they rammed us over and over. Jake started to scream again, and that got me going, and our sweet lovers just exploded together, looking each other in the eyes and they unloaded their seed into our willing bodies. Jake intertwined his fingers with mine and he looked at me with a look that I interpreted as pure love. At that same time, Gary collapsed on me and Colin followed suit. Both of them were more spent than we on the bottom were. It was not particularly hot in the room and since were didn't have any covers, Gary's warm -- no -- hot body on my own felt heavenly. His face was buried in my neck and I felt each panting breath go through me like lightening. Then I felt Jake's lips on my hand. Neither Colin nor Gary saw it. I justified it was only my hand, but it did technically break the rule. I fell in love with Jake for a special moment, but then a short moment later it was gone. I didn't reciprocate. Our lovers slid to our sides and left Jake and me in the middle, still touching. I felt guilty as my body reacted to his hairy touch. Surprisingly, as much as I love Gary's smooth body this fur turned me on. I turned away and spooned my Gary, and then felt Jake spooning me. Then I saw Colin's hand -- it had to be -- no hair on it -- go past me and squeeze Gary's arm. "We're not finished yet." Said Colin. At that, I clung ever so closely to Gary, my face against his baby smooth back. "Actually I think we are." Said Gary. "Well, just consider it: we have something special we want to do for you both." I prayed that Gary would say no, but decided this was his party. What we had done was -- okay -- I guess, but I wasn't for a steady diet of this kind of thing. Can half a generation mean that much? Is Gary more in they court when it comes to this kind of thing? He has had experience. I put my lips to Gary's ear. "You decide." I said quietly. Gary turned and started to kiss me tenderly. "That's all we want you to do." Said Jake, as they took that as their okay to press on. As we kissed and I seemed to have no power to stop my schlong from firming up again, Jake and Colin wormed their way between us -- forcing an A-frame. We still kissed, but now Jake and Colin were back to back sucking us. It was strange -- at first -- kissing Gary while I was being sucked off. But it felt great and we both were getting into it. The passion grew, but our climaxes were slow in coming. Jake and Colin just kept up their bobbing, sucking and tonguing, until at long last Gary and I were again worked up to a frothy head. He went off first and I followed about 20 seconds later. We kissed deeply and we finished our last orgasm for the night. This time, we went to sleep almost immediately, my back to Jake's, feeling his warm furry butt on my own. It felt right. In the morning, our new cousins led us to their shower. Or I should say -- showers! There were four separate showers in the -- well it can only be describes as a shower room. It was like a small locker room shower, set with two showers on each side facing each other Jake and Colin soaped each other up as we have done dozens of times. It was very arousing watching them, and then Colin turned and braced himself against the wall and Jake took him then and there as we watched. Gary said, "Think you can do that?" I did! He turned and I easily worked my way into his eager cheeks. MY hands on his slippery wet chest felt good to me and I knew he'd like it. We didn't have to watch the other guys, since our backs were now to each other. I got off very fast and we started to rinse off only to turn and see that now both had turned around and Colin was again braced on the wall, but with his back to it, and Jake was riding his front this time, Colin's arms and hands holding him up. When Colin came, they both slid to the floor and made out under the shower. It was as if we weren't even there. We washed off and left the shower room first. I wasn't sure I ever wanted a repeat performance like the last 12 hours, but we had learned quite a lot from these younger guys. We all got dressed in nice clothes, and we went to meet the rest of the "family" at the Smith Manor House. This was when we met Etta -- al old lady from the Bahamas -- kind of spooky, but obviously revered and - loved by all the family. We met Jakes parents, who insisted we call them Uncle Jake and Aunt lindy. We met Rennie and Lenny -- who looked no more than teenagers. Of course Seth and Luke were there and sitting next to Seth, his brother Chris and his beau, Craig, all our kids -- and all their kids. They had six in all, ranging from three to twelve, Chris and Craig having the twelve year old. There were two places left after we showed up, and soon we were joined by one of the most beautiful specimens of manhood I'd ever seen. I was surprised that his name was not Adonis but rather, Rob. He was 6'-5" tall and his beau, Denny, was good looking too, but with a nose that had been obviously broken a couple times. Rob explained to us that he loved him just the way he was! Denny's nose was broken in an instance of gay bashing at UCLA, and it healed very crooked and had to be re-broken and reset. Denny still protested that he was someday going to get it straightened, but Rob was very adamant that this was not going to happen. Colin told us later than Denny has occasion bouts with amnesia -- caused by the original beating he had taken at the hands of several bullies. After the last time they set his nose, he lost it for a couple months, and Rob will not even hear of doing it again. Of course the problem is -- Denny can't remember how bad it was. But he can't miss what he sees in the mirror. All during breakfast Ronny kept giving me looks and I knew he was bursting to talk to me. As soon as we got a few moments together -- alone -- he said, "Dad! I think I'm in love!" "What?" I exclaimed. "How -- you can't have been with anyone long enough to -- I mean -- except -- no -- not you and - - Mick??!!" "NOOOoooo! Dad! Why do you always go there! After dinner and dessert, we -- me and Mick -- went for a long walk. I told him my feelings about her and he convinced me I needed to see her last night -- while we still were here. We'll be gone tomorrow." "Her? Her who? I mean Who -- her?" I said. "How could you possibly have met anyone so quickly -- did you even leave the compound?" "No! We went to her bungalow and knocked ever so gently -- in case she was asleep." "Bungalow? Where is there a bungalow in this place?" "It's behind Jake's and Colin's house. It's a small three bedroom. That's where she lives. She came to the door and - " "You keep saying she and her -- who the hell is it?" I said, frustrated. "Well I thought that would've been obvious. Didn't you see how Liv and I were looking at each other last night?" "Liv? You mean -- LIV!!?? Ronny, she's old enough to be your -- your - " "Older sister?" "But -- but -- no, Ronny -- she's way too old for you!" "She's 26, dad. That's not too different than the difference between you and Gary." "Yeah, but a girl is more mature than a guy anyway, and between 18 and - " "19, next week, Dad!" "Okay! Between 19 and 26 there is a lot of growing and maturing that takes place!" "Shhh! Dad! Don't get hysterical. I'm not planning to get married next week1 I just want to stay here awhile and see if this goes anywhere. I dunno. Dad - She brings out emotions and -- you know -- STUFF -- that I feel like has been trapped inside me since -- I don't know when! I gotta play it through and see where it goes." My mind reeled. I heard my own echo saying that exact thing last night to Gary. "But you're only nineteen -- well not EVEN nineteen!" I said. "Dad -- you know as well as I do that I've seen more life than moist 25 year olds!" I couldn't argue with that. "Do you think she would be willing to relocate to California?" I asked then it occurred to me -- the same time he said it! "She can't leave her kids here! I'd have to be the one who would move." I felt suddenly numb. Life without my boy? Could I do it? Notes: Well, I didn't say they'd be together forever. There're no guarantees in life are there? Comments may be sent to Steve at stevethomas535@hotmail.com. Thanks and - - love, Steve