Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 05:40:23 +0100 (CET) From: jacoblion@tutanota.com Subject: A Neglected Boy Chapter 22 Please support Nifty to keep these stories coming. http://donate.nifty.org/donate.html This is my first story at Nifty. Thanks Nifty staff for all your help. Your comments are always welcomed and appreciated at jacoblion@tutanota.com Please remember this is fiction and all the characters names are simply fabricated. **Note of interest** All locations are accurate including mileage, & descriptions of Yale, restaurants, and our meals. Thank you for your thoughts. I hope you will continue to enjoy the story. Chapter 22 Kori and Jake, A Story of Love Please let me know if you are enjoying the story, A Neglected Boy jacoblion@tutanota.com Chapter 22 . . . . I returned to the kitchen told Helen the boys were all sleeping. We quietly went to the room and snapped a picture. We never spoke a word and returned to the kitchen. We made coffee and sat at the table and talked about the boys, the service, and school and how difficult this had been. About six there was a knock at the door and it was Mr. Prince. He joined Helen and I at the table for a few minutes and as he was looking at the photo there was another knock at the door. This time it was Peter's parents. I asked everyone to step out on the back porch I was afraid we would wake the boys. . . . . . Peter's parents were looking at the photo and they said . . . "Do we have to wake them?" . . . . Helen said she had to get Liam home but it was a shame as the three boys had been through so much today. Peter's parents said . . . . "Mr. Roberts we can run home and get PJ's for Peter if it would be Ok with you to let him stay the night." I said that was fine with me. Mr. Prince interrupted and said . . . "I know the situation with Liam, and I know the foster parents they live just up the road from here. I think I will go talk to them and explain the situation." Both Mr. Prince and Peter's parents left and Helen and I walked to the barn to check on the other boys, Finley, Eric and Dusty. We were chatting and I was telling Helen about the trail ride with Kori. I think we were there about thirty minutes when Peter's Parents and Mr. Prince drove in one behind the other. We were all standing outside the barn door as I was handed two sets of PJ's one for Peter and one for Liam. Mr. Prince said . . . "Jake you may want to wash the PJ's before Liam puts them on. I took one whiff and realized they had not been washed in a very long time. While everyone was talking I dropped them in the washer and returned to wish everyone a good night. As Mr. Prince was getting in his truck he thanked me for all that I have done for Kori. Then said . . . "Jake sleep in tomorrow and bring the kids to school about noon; I will have everything covered so take your time." It was just after seven and everyone said goodnight and I went to make dinner. I changed my clothes and checked the boys, still sleeping they were. I returned to the kitchen and thought the best thing to make was spaghetti. A great big pot of spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs I know they would be happy with that. As I was standing at the counter I was greeted by Peter. He looked around and asked . . . "Mr. Roberts when am I going home?" I said . . . "Peter you're not you guys are all staying the night here are your PJ's your mom and dad brought them over. Holy Sh_ _! Peter was running down the hall screaming "Wake up, wake up we're sleeping over Wake UP! The next thing I heard was six little feet running to the kitchen and then I heard . . . . "I gotta pee" . . . I hollered . . . "Hey there is two bathrooms" I think I was too late and they all went pee in Kori's bathroom. Everyone was back in the kitchen. I asked . . . "Did you all wash your hands?" Then the three musketeers marched back to the bathroom to wash their hands. Kori, Peter and Liam were back in the kitchen and saying how good everything smelled and that they were starving. I said . . . "Ok you guys go change into your PJ's and help Kori set the table." . . . I heard Peter say . . . "Who wears PJ's and they all laughed. Seems they don't at home so they were not going to here. Back to Kori's room dropped their school clothes; and back to the kitchen, and there they stood all three in tighty whities. Ok so what they were all giggling and having fun and the most important thing was Kori was smiling. The boys sat at the table and I made the plates because I thought putting a big pot of spaghetti on the table was very dangerous with this group tonight. They all said how good it was and the garlic bread was the very best ever. I sat down and they were all talking, non-stop, and mostly about the trail ride, waterfall and the pond it made. I noticed Peter nudge Kori and he kinda looked down. Then I saw Kori look toward Peter's lap and the two were giggling and had this very impish look. So I asked, (shouldn't have) . . . "Ok you two what's so funny?" they replied "nothing" and continued giggling then Liam peeked under the table and said they're lying Peters got a stiffy. OMG . . . Peter turned so red, honest he was red as a beet. Then Kori said . . . "Hey Peter don't worry all boys get them I get them all the time you can ask Jake even he gets them." Shi_ . . . . Now I am red as a beet. They were all laughing but Peter was still red and me too. I looked at Peter and just said . . . "Peter it's no big thing it happens." Well it seems I just put my foot in my mouth again . . . because Kori said . . . "Jake it's a pretty big thing compared to mine." Well they were laughing so hard Liam fell off the chair. We finished dinner and had ice-cream and everyone was happy and full. I told the boys to go watch TV or go to Kori's room and play a game. They chose to go watch TV. I stayed in the kitchen and washed dishes and cleaned the table I never saw it that messy. I was standing at the sink when Kori came in and hugged me and said . . . "I really love you Jake." Then he went back to the TV. With the kitchen clean I had a chance to go pee and then join the boys for the movie . . .the last of the "Start-Trek" movies. I went to the couch and said make room you nerds so they all shoved over. I was in the corner and the couch was full. Soon Peter and Kori grabbed pillows and were on the floor. So now it was Liam an me on the couch. It was not 2 minutes after Kori and Peter were on the floor before Liam was in my lap. He leaned back stretched out and it was like he had always known me. Every so often I glanced to look at Kori. The movie was good and we were all enjoying it. I glanced down and saw Kori adjust the front of his underwear. Yes he had an erection and Peter saw it and the giggles started again. I don't know why or what started it but the next thing I knew I had a wrestling match in the middle of the living room floor. All three boys were in a pile and the laughter was never ending. I was afraid something would happen or someone would get sick and puke, so I had to get them to calm down. As I watched the boys I knew one thing for sure if anything happened with Liam and his home situation I would do my best to try to get him. Neil was right Kori and Liam belonged together. The movie was over and I told the boys to go to the kitchen and have snacks then time for bed. It was funny there were no arguments. The boys asked if they could all sleep in Kori's bed and I said yes. They brushed their teeth and off they went to Kori's room. I few minutes later I looked in and believe it or not they were all asleep. As I watched them sleeping they reminded me of a litter of pups, they were all snuggled together. I went back to the kitchen turned out the lights and went to the barn to do chores. It was only a few minutes to top off the water pails, a quart of oats and two flakes of hay. I showered alone. The warm water felt so good it had been a tough day. As good as the shower felt it was missing something. I finished and dried and went to bed. I didn't have to set the alarm as I had been told to sleep in. Haha . . . You would think we could sleep in . . . Right? It was not even 6:30 and I had three boys attacking me telling me it was time for breakfast and chores. One was tugging my arm and the other two were pulling the covers off. I am not sure who spotted it first but there was a lot of giggling and laughter and pointing. Then Peter said . . . "It's Ok Jake it happens to all of us." I was so embarrassed and then had to tell them they could never say anything and to go get their butts dressed to help with chores. The boys were good and they did help and the three horses were well taken care quickly and turned out for the day. Back in the house it was showers. Hmm how do I get this done? Ok, Kori you go shower in my bath and Peter you go shower in Kori's bathroom and be quick so I can get Liam in a shower. Then Kori said . . ."Jake I can shower with Liam he's small and your shower is big. Ok Jake?" Well I guess that is better than me either having to wash him or watching him so he didn't fall so Ok. The boys were finished quickly and we jumped in the truck and were off to school. I drove in the parking lot at school and the boys hopped out and ran to the play yard and it looked as if things would be good for the day. The rest of Thursday went by with no problems. I watched carefully at recess to make sure Kori was doing ok. It was the "Mob" but the three boys were very close to each other. It was after lunch that Mr. Prince stopped to see me for a minute. I stepped into the hall and he just wanted me to know how happy Peter's parents were to let Peter stay for the night. They said they hoped that Kori and Peter could have many sleepovers during the summer. It was nice to hear and I knew that Kori would really enjoy it. The day finished without any problems and before I knew it Kori was at the door ready to go home. We shut the blinds and locked the door and went to the office and I turned in my badge Mrs. Benson said goodbye, Mr. Prince waved and we were out the door. On the way home Kori sat next to me and leaned against me. His right arm reached over and rubbed my arm he just smiled and said he felt good to be with me. Home at last and it was the routine that has become so natural. Change clothes, chores watch the horses in the pasture for a few minutes. Then in the house change our clothes to what we call house clothes. The clothes are not school clothes, not dress, not barn just like relax clothes for in the house. Now it was time for snacks and homework. We were sitting at the table and Kori was thanking me for letting Peter and Liam stay over and I said . . . "Well it was Helen and Mr. Prince that made it happen so maybe you could thank them." He smiled and said Ok. And then came the comment about sleeping. Kori said it was fun to all sleep together in his bed but that he missed sleeping with me. He said he tried to hug up to Peter but it was not the same. Then he laughed and made me crack up, he said . . . "you know Peter gets a boner when he sleeps the same as you do." Cheeky little devil isn't he? Then it was the best thing I have heard in awhile . . . "Jake I'm not really afraid of the dark but can I sleep with you tonight anyway?" But of course you can. I didn't need to say any more to get the best hug and kiss. Kori got his homework out and did that while I took out chicken and other things for dinner. He said he was done with all the homework and I checked it. All was good and he did it fast. We went to the barn called the horses put them in made a last check and we were ready for dinner anytime Kori wanted. He watched TV for a bit and then a six o'clock I started dinner. Chicken, smashed potatoes, mixed veggies and cookies, Milk for both of us. The rest of the evening was much the same as other nights and Kori and I are settling into a night routine. It was 9 pm and I said showers. Ok I have never seen Kori move that fast. He ran to my bath started the shower and hollered its ready hurry up. I got to the shower and he was already in and lathered up with strawberry shampoo. I have no idea how much he used but he was lathered! He smacked me with the cloth and said wash me good my back is itchy and don't miss anything. He was funny it was the way he said . . . "and don't miss anything" he knew damn well I was not washing that "thing" of his but he tried. He always tried. When I finished washing down to his toes and back to head, with him giggling all the time, I smacked him with the cloth and said . . ."my turn". Kori started and it really feels great to have someone wash your back, it does. Then came the fun . . . he started at my neck and down to my stomach and then inched further and further till he was right at the top of my erection then he hesitated and went back up; then down again but this time he slid to the side and down my leg to my foot and back up the other leg. OMG it was painful I could have screamed. Then Kori did something I was not expecting, he took the cloth and just let it drag along my erection and back to my chest. Kori handed me the cloth and said all done and got out of the shower . . . . I could have killed him and he was laughing and carrying on about paybacks are hell. I ran out to the barn checked the horses shut off the lights and jumped in bed with my boy. I grabbed him pulled him close tickled him a bit then kissed his head told him I loved him and we went to sleep. Morning came way too soon. It was Friday and that was a blessing I was so happy this week was over. I had planned to take Kori trail riding Saturday and Sunday and to keep him busy as much as I could. Kori and I were up and out to the barn he dropped hay while I filled water bucket and scooped the oats. We ran back in the house showered and dressed quickly and had our breakfast. After breakfast we put the horses to pasture and headed to school. Yes it was Friday and that means everyone is in a good mood. It was the same old routine Kori and his group and I went in and got things ready for class. Morning was great and the geography lesson was perfect. I checked the attendance record for the day and spotted that Liam was absent. Interesting he was fine yesterday. The bell rang for recess and I had playground duty. Everything was great and the kids were having a great time. The weather was good and there were lots of games being played. I saw someone running in the main parking lot toward the main school entrance it looked like Liam. All of a sudden the emergency bell rang and we ushered all the kids in and the school went on lockdown. I heard sirens and then the auto door locks to all the rooms and they were locked. Some of the kids were frightened. My phone rang and it was Mr. Prince. He said that he and the DARE officer were on the way to my room. My heart was pounding. They arrived and with a special key opened my door and our in-school sub stepped in and I was asked to step out. Mr. Prince told me Liam was in the office and he had been beaten badly. They wanted me to go to the office because Liam was crying and wanted me. We arrived at the office and Helen was there taking pictures of Liam. He saw me and ran to me and was hugging me. I looked at him and I turned white and felt dizzy. I sat down with Liam in my lap and looked at his face. Liam had a cut lip, black eye and bloody nose. Our resource officer told me that his foster parents were being arrested for drug possession and when they arrived Liam had just been beaten. The male parent had escaped and had said that he would kill Liam the next time. He was high on meth. The next thing was that the State Police and Sherriff's officer was at the school as well as protective child services. I was in panic mode and wanted this bastard locked up forever. Now I heard they would take Liam at sometime today and he would be place in a group home until suitable placement could be found. I saw Mr. Prince, the principle and Helen talking and looking at me. Mr. Prince came over and sat next to me and Liam. Liam had a death hold on me and was not going to let go. Mr. Prince went to Edith Benson and got a piece of paper and was writing something on it. He walked over and showed it to me . . . the paper said . . . "Jake if we can get an emergency action signed by the county judge will you take Liam as emergency temporary guardian? I think if you are willing we could get it made permanent in short time, of course that is if you would want another boy. He knew what I would say. I looked at him and said thank you yes. The county CPS representative was not in favor and said she would have to take Liam. With that the State Police officer said . . . excuse me Miss but we have already called the judge so please just give us a little time. It seems CPS hasn't done a great job with this child. The CPS rep was pissed. I was asked to go with Helen to get Liam cleaned up. The school was still on lock down. The Principle, Mr. Prince and the DARE officer as well as the state police officer left together. I noticed they had a number of files with them. I took Liam and went with Helen. Very carefully Helen cleaned his face. How could anyone beat a child? I know it happens every day all over the world but when you are face to face with the horror of this it sickens you. All the time Helen was cleaning his cut lip and holding an ice pack on his eye Liam was holding me so tight, not just a hug, his fingers were clutching at my arm. When Helen was done I held Liam in my arms. His head rested on my arm and with the icepack on his eye he fell asleep. It was now 2 pm and they were back from court. Mr. Prince came in looked at Liam and me, he smiled and handed me the papers giving me emergency guardianship of Liam for 120 days. I would have to appear every 30 days in court with Liam, further it was the opinion of the court that this should be made permanent if there were no reasons not to be. Mr. Prince left the room but was back in just a few minutes. The door opened and Kori walked in and walked over and sat next to Liam. So softly and sweetly Kori leaned over and kissed Liam on the head and said . . . "Liam it will never happen again; you will live with me and Jake and he will love you just like he loves me." With hearing those words Liam hugged Kori and sat next to him hugging him tightly. The all clear bell sounded and the school officer told us the prick that did this to Liam had been apprehended. Mr. Prince came in and suggested that I take Kori and Liam and go home. We would have a 3 day weekend as Monday was a teacher's work day and I would be out. I went back the classroom to get my things and papers I needed to correct while Helen and Edith Benson watched the boys. I was back quickly and Kori, Liam and I went to the truck. Kori sat with Liam in the back and told him how great things would be now. Both boys have been through so much in the past few weeks. It was good to hear happy voices now. Chapter 23 Next Kori, Jake, and Liam; A Story of Love Please let me know if you are enjoying the story, A Neglected Boy jacoblion@tutanota.com