Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 07:39:54 +0100 (CET)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy   Chapter  41

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*Although there is some sex in the story it will be very gentle and loving.*

Chapter 41

Kori, Jake, Liam and Garret;  A Story of Love

Please enjoy;  A Neglected Boy

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      . . . Chapter 41 . . .  It was Garret and it was the middle of the
night . . .  Garret was on the phone and I was wide awake and so were Kori
and Liam.  I said . . . . "Garret are you alright and where are you?"  I
had to tell the boys to be very quiet.  Garret said . . . "I'm at the
Edison Hotel at West 47th and just off 8th Avenue in New York".  . . . .  I
asked . . .  "Garret how are you calling" . . .  he said . . .  "I'm at the
front desk and the manager is letting me use his cell phone, I'm Ok and I
got away from my mother and grandparents getting off the bus.

   My mother threatened me to make me cooperate, but when grandma fell
getting off the bus granddad turned to help her I ran" I said let me speak
to the manager please . . . "Hello this is Jake Roberts and thank you so
much for letting Garret use your phone.  This is extremely important please
use another phone while the boy is using your phone.  He has been abducted
and it is urgent that you call New York State Police.  Tell them you have
him and give them your location.  The state police will tell you what to do
and we will leave immediately.  Please let me speak with Garret and again
my thanks."  Jake continues to talk to Garret . . . . . .

   "Garret please listen to me carefully ask the manager for a phone number
I can call but do not hang up until you are on the other phone."  I got the
number and called; Garret was able to answer and it was right at the front
desk.  I told Garret to give the manager back his phone and to not hang up
until the State Police arrive and are on the phone with me.

   Kori gave me my cell phone and we woke Peter's mom and told her what was
happening.  She was going to get Neil and come to my house to watch the
boys while Garret's father and I went to get Garret.  Things were happening
so fast.  By now everyone was awake and Garrets father was on his way and
Peter, his mom and Neil just arrived.

   The State police were on the phone with me and had all the information
regarding the incident.  A description of his mother and grandparents had
been given to all NYPD, NY State Police, Transit and Airport police.  The
officer I was speaking with asked how long I thought it would be for his
father to arrive and I said about 4 hours.  We should be there be 9am.

   This was one of the kindest officers I have had the pleasure of speaking
with since this all started.  He thought that it was in the best interest
for Garret to remain at the Edison with an attending officer until his
father arrived.  Taking him to the station would just be more upsetting.  I
thanked the officer and asked how Garret appeared.

   The trooper was very nice and said . . . "He is pretty shook, and scared
but other than a couple of bruises on his cheek he appears to be Ok.
Reading the entire report it looks like he has had a very rough trip.  His
mother threatened him.  From what he has told us she had his passport and
birth certificate and was making him return to China and in his words, one
way or another.  We have alerted all airports, train and bus stations.  We
are only somewhat confident that we will have her in custody within the
next day."  I asked to speak with Garret.

   "Garret your dad is here and we are leaving now.  There is an officer
that is staying with you and I would like to speak with him and the manager
please."  I spoke to both the officer and the manager and asked that Garret
have something to eat and drink and anything he wanted and I would take
care of it when we arrived.  Of course they both said no problem.  I also
said; please let him be where there was some activity it may help to keep
his mind busy.  They both understood.

   I thanked them and said we would leave as soon as I hung up.  The
attending officer asked . . . "Mr. Roberts is there another person at your
house that can speak with Garret?  We can keep this line open and Garret
can talk with someone there."  Ahhhhh Yes.  I told the officer there was
several people; everyone took turns talking to Garret while his dad and I
made the trip.

   It was four hours of complete hell and to the minute we were there.
Garrets father and I were extremely nervous.  We walked into the Edison and
Garret spotted us immediately.  He ran and hugged me and his dad and began
to cry.  His dad was overcome with emotion and the officer had to help him
sit, we thought he was going to pass out.

   After seeing our IDs and making copies and signing a release form we
took Garret to the truck and began our trip home.  We didn't ask Garret any
questions. We let him tell us what he wanted.  However I don't think we had
driven three blocks and he had fallen asleep leaning against his dad.

   The ride home was a little longer with traffic.  When we were almost
home I called Kori's phone and asked him to warm the tub and fill it with
nice warm water.  We drove in at 3pm and everyone hugged Garret just once
and said welcome home.  Garret broke down.  I think everyone had tears, but
tears of great joy that Garret safe was home.

   Kori told Garret the bathtub was ready.  Everyone was hugging each other
and it was obvious everyone was exhausted.  Peter and his mom and Neil left
to go home and Garrets father stayed with us.  We sat in the kitchen with
Liam and had coffee and called everyone and let them know that Garret was
home.  Liam sat in my lap very still not saying a word and his head never
left my chest.

   After about 30 minutes I had not seen Kori so I went to check on the
boys. Kori was in the tub just holding Garret.  The bubbles were up to
their necks and it looked like Garret was asleep.  I went to say something
and Kori just shook his head no, I took it that Garret was asleep.  Warm
water and exhaustion and being held by your brother can do that.

   I went back to the kitchen and told Garrets father that Garret was
asleep and he decided to go home.  I offered him the guest bedroom but he
declined.  As he was leaving he turned and thanked me and the asked if I
could help him to know his son.  My answer was . . . "Of course but you
need to learn to ride a bike."  He laughed and said it had been many years
but he would try.

   Liam took my hand and said . . .  "We did the chores and cleaned the
stalls, and I missed you."  I picked Liam up gave him a big hug and kissed
him.  He quickly wiped it off and said . . . "Yuk!"  Then he kissed me and
hugged me and I heard him say . . . "don't leave us again."  I was so
caught up in getting Garret I didn't realize that even a few hours away
from Liam was terrifying to him.  Since I have been home he has either had
my hand or been in my lap.  I can't begin to understand what Liam must have
gone through before living with Kori and me, and now a bigger brother
Garret.

   Liam and I went to check on Kori and Garret.  They were about to get out
and I handed them towels.  Garret wanted to just go to bed.  I asked Kori
to make him something to eat but then Garret said just OJ and sprite.  Both
boys went to bed.  Liam and I had snacks and went out to watch the horses;
his hand held my hand and didn't let go.

   It was just after 6 when Liam and I went back in the house.  We checked
Kori and Garret and they were still sleeping.  I explained the best I could
that what had happened to Garret that he probably would sleep lots for the
next day or two.  Liam said he knew but really I think he didn't understand
but it's Ok.  Liam took me back to the boy's room and tried to teach me how
to play "Build a City" sure, what he really wanted was to trash me again.
For me it was a pleasure to see him win ....  Because then I get the hugs.

   At seven I made some pancakes and we woke Garret and Kori and made them
come eat.  Garret looked much better and both boys did eat.  We sat and
talked about fishing and some bike riding and nothing really at all.  I
could see that it would be some time before Garret would be back to
himself.

   The kitchen phone rang and it startled Garret and his face looked
terrified.  I quickly said it was his father but Garret didn't want to
talk.  I explained to his dad and said maybe tomorrow would be better.  He
understood and asked if I would give him a call later in the day.  When I
hung up I asked the boys to go with me and we could do chores and then
watch some TV.

   We went to the barn and decided to let Eric and Dusty stay out and only
brought Finley in.  Garret was either very close to me or Kori every step
we made.  Garret was noticeably on edge and continuously looking around. We
finished chores and went to watch a movie.

    We were on the couch but Garret was next to me, Kori next to him and
Kori had Liam in his usual stretched out position.  We were there all of 20
minutes when Garret asked Kori if he wanted to go to bed.  It was only 9pm
but we realized we were all just plain worn-out.

   Garret and Kori went right to bed and Liam and I took a quick shower.  I
turned the bedroom thermostat to 68 closed all the blinds and Liam and I
crawled under the covers with Garret and Kori.  We fell asleep quickly.

   At midnight Garret was tossing and turning and hitting Kori.  Kori woke
Garret from a very bad dream.  We changed places and I held Garret tightly
and thought about what he had told me about his mother threatening him.
What had she threatened him with?  Garret did what she wanted because he
was afraid of something she would do . . . . She would do to him? or to
someone else?  Could it be that she threatened to harm Kori or Liam?

   I don't know how long it will take for Garret to be himself again.  If I
were protective of the boys before I will be more so now.  Then I thought
being over protective isn't good either.

   What I am so very sure of is that life before the boys was incomplete,
boring and empty.  Day to day was just that . . .  day to day meaningless,
get up, eat, teach, eat, go to bed and do it all again.
. . . . . . . . . . . . .  And that brings me to this . . . . .

   Now, I never know what will happen.  Eat? Yes but when, what, where,
with who and which one of the boys doesn't want that.  Or that shirt
doesn't go with those shorts, . . . "according to Kori."  The boys are
having a great time; the boys are all arguing, who is not playing fair, who
was cheating . . .

   Let me explain this . . . 1 boy is great, 2 boys are fantastic and 3
boys, and well that is just heaven.  I love getting up in the morning and I
love going to bed at night, most of the time with one little angel snuggled
up beside me.  I am happy.

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Kori, Jake, Liam & Garret; A Story of Love

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