Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2018 06:13:19 +0100 (CET) From: jacoblion@tutanota.com Subject: A Neglected Boy Chapter 54 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. Please remember this is fiction and all the characters names are simply fabricated. **Note** All locations are accurate including mileage, & descriptions of Yale, restaurants, & our meals & Mountain Biking *Although there is some sex in the story it will be very gentle and loving.* Chapter 54 A Neglected Boy ....... A Story of Love Visit Jake and the Boys at~ https://jacoblion.weebly.com/ jacoblion@tutanota.com **Authors deserve your feedback. It's the only payment they get. Please take a few moments, if you liked the story, to say so. Thank you.** . . . Chapter 54 . . . The morning sun was like a soft spotlight on Kori and Liam as they were sleeping so soundly. It still amazes me how beautiful they are in the morning light. They appear as angels so sweet and innocent, that is until they are fully awake and then who knows what form they will inherit for the day; angelic, sweet or devilish. All of a sudden it hit me 10 days have flown by and Garrets dad and Riku are arriving this afternoon and Ian's party is in 5 days. I shook the boys awake and said . . . "Kori, Liam Garret's cousin arrives this afternoon. We have so much to get done, hurry and let's get going." I ran down to Ian's room knocked on the door and said . . . "Hey you two get up it's already almost 9 and Garret's cousin and dad are arriving this afternoon." I heard them as they jumped out of bed and there was a lot of loud chatter. I wasn't even back to the kitchen and I heard Ian and Garret heading for the shower. I checked Kori and Liam and they were in the kitchen getting breakfast ready. I asked Kori to please start the coffee and I would go check the horses and get morning chores done. So simple are chores in the summer, just check the water for Finley and freshen his stall after turning him out to the upper pasture. I was back in the house in 10 minutes and Kori and Liam had Coco Puffs, Apple Jacks, pop tarts and toast ready. But where is my coffee? Its ok it makes me think . . . how many families have a 9 and 12 year old who will get out of bed fast and set a table for 5 and not whine or complain. I teach school, 4th grade, so I know and the truth is I have 2 in a million and love them so much. I only have to look at Kori or Liam and see their smile or in the den and look at their photo; those cute faces and the twinkle in their eye and I am reminded of their love. I wish they would stay this age forever. Hmmm the boys are fast this morning I can't imagine why. Ha. They want everything special for Garret's cousin, Oh and his father too. Ian and Garret are already eating and seem slightly hyper. We have lessons and then we will run to Garret's house and make sure everything is in order. Then back here and run the vacuum and clean all the bedrooms. I'm tired already. I think the boys are a little ahead of the game at this point. They have made a list of things to show Riku and it includes bike rides, camping, horseback riding, fishing, cookouts, hiking the movies and much more. Poor Riku he has no idea what he's in for. I reminded them to finish breakfast and go to lessons with Ian and I will clean the kitchen. Well! They just pushed away from the table and were gone. The house is alive and all a buzz and full of nervous energy. The boys, all the boys including Ian are excited; no they are very excited to meet Riku. I hear Ian trying to get Kori, Liam and Garret to focus. I'm not sure Ian is all that focused this morning. This is Ian's last week and I have to finish the plans for his party next Wednesday. I really don't want Ian to leave it has been such a pleasure to have here for the summer. Thanks to Ian Liam tested 2 grades ahead and all three are speaking conversational French, well you know a summers worth of French I'm not sure I would want to depend on them if were in Paris. I called Neil and he will meet us at 11:30 at Garret's house and we can go through Garret's new bedroom and make sure everything is all clean and ready to show Riku his new home. The boys finished their lessons and we all had quick showers. It was in the truck and over to Garret's house. I think we were there about 45 minutes and back home for lunch. Neil, Ian and Garret made sandwiches for lunch and I told Kori and Liam to go to the barn. They looked at me with a questioning look but said nothing and went. I walked in the barn and with Kori on one side and Liam on the other I put my arms around them said. "Kori, Liam I don't know how things will go this afternoon. We don't know what Riku is like he may be shy, or a little scared because here is nothing like Japan. The boys were looking at me like I was a little daft. Then I added . . . "I know you're excited but try to let Garret do as much of the talking as you can. Now if we are invited to go over to their house ...... we will but we will only stay a few minutes. Then we will come home and I can rough you two up, chase you all around the yard and give Liam sloppy kisses oh and I can pin Kori to the ground and, and ..... Hmm I may even . . . . nah I wouldn't do that." Kori and Liam were hugging me and pleading . . . "oh no not that oh please Jake no . . . what is it you will do?" Hey time for lunch rug rats. . Neil stood back so not to be trampled. Not sure he has seen the boys when they are more like Tyrannosaurus Rex than the sweet little boys he thought he knew; nothing left not even a chip. Oh the cookies . . . there were cookies? That's right there were cookies but not now. Neil had a surprised look on his face and I asked him . . . "Hey Neil you want the boys for 4 or 5 days?" All I got was a smile in return. It seems the only thing the boys don't like is . . . lima beans, and brussel sprouts. We looked at the clock and we figured about one hour and Garret's father and his cousin should be here. Just as we were trying to figure it out the phone rang ................. It was Garret's dad ................. He will be here in about an hour. Longest hour of the day and Garret never stopped looking out the door. .................... Then Garret excitedly exclaimed "Their here, they're here. Garret's dad got out of the car and opened the back door for Riku. I hope that with all six of us staring we haven't scared him. Riku stepped from the back of the car ........... He was smaller than the photo had made him out to be. He was about the same size as Kori but thin. He stood perfectly still and facing us he bowed gently. I wanted to run and hug him and it was all I could do to stand still. I gave Garret a little push and he walked to greet him. As Garret extended his hand to welcome him, Riku again bowed in respect to his older cousin. When Garret went to give him a hug he stepped back. Garret's father had to explain to Riku that it is Ok and that it is an American thing. We invited Riku and Garret's dad in and we had some snacks and drinks ready. Riku knew all about snacks so that was what allowed the posture for everyone to relax. I looked at Riku and was so taken with his features. His face is round, sweet and gentle appearing with a few freckles and long eyelashes. He has a small cute nose and beautiful lips. His dark brown / black hair is not typical of Japanese boys I thought. He almost looks Japanese American. Soon Garret, Liam, Kori and Ian coaxed Riku to the boy's room. Riku was only there about 10 minutes and we hear loud voices and what we thought was hollering. We went to the boy's room to find all the boys laughing and having a great time. It turns out Riku is a master at gaming. His favorite game is ABZU and he has just trashed Garret, Liam and Kori. It looks like Riku will be just fine. The boys played for another 30 minutes while Neil, Garrets father Ian and I sat in the kitchen and heard about the experience in Japan. Riku's mother has provided well for the boy and he will have everything he needs here. The first thing Garret's father asked me was about a tutor for Riku. I said I would look into what options we may have here in our community. The boys came back to the kitchen for more snacks and the Garret's dad thought it was time for them to go home. The expression on Garret's face was understandable; he was looking at Ian and at Riku at the same time. Then the unexpected ...... Garret's father said . . . "Garret I think it would be good if Ian could come with us for tonight there would be plenty of room . . . that is if Jake didn't mind." Garret looked at me . . . I said . . . "I think that is a great idea and Ian can help show Riku how to operate the sky images." Garret was so excited. I think Riku understood and was happy that there would be 3 of them. Ian looked a little amazed but happy and I know and trusted that everything would be "G" rated. I will say I never expected Garret's father to make that offer, I think he is making a very smart move with Garret in mind. It just may be that we will see Garret happy again and in his own home with his dad. Garret's dad, Riku, Garret and Ian, all said goodbye. It was funny but I think Riku speaks a little more English that Garret speaks Japanese. Kori and Liam looked especially happy as if they knew this was the beginning of something very special for Garret. Kids sometimes have better vision than adults. Now I am happy for more than one reason, you see Garret and Ian are going with Garret's dad and Riku. Now it seems I have Kori and Liam all to myself when Neil decides to go home, that's a cue .... When Neil decides to go home, if he goes home, will he decide to go home. Then I heard Neil say . . . "Hey let's all go to dinner my treat." Kori and Liam are all for it and excited, I smiled and said . . . "Sure sounds like fun Neil, thanks for the treat." Ok so I know the boys love Neil and I am a little tired. Then I heard Neil say . . . "Hey guys I called Peter and invited them to join us for dinner too." I thought (and so immature of me `and' selfish) Oh No! Now Kori will want Peter to sleep over and all I wanted was a night with Kori and Liam. So now there are 6 of us going to dinner and I am going but don't feel like eating. We get to the restaurant and we have a lovely dinner for 6 with the same old humdrum conversation. I am about to fall asleep with the monotonous tone of the conversation ..... Until . . . I heard Peter say . . . "Neil are you working on the project in the morning" . . . Neil answered . . . "Yes do you want to help? I sure could use the help but you would have to get up early." Then Peter asked . . . "Mom can I please? Neil can use the help and maybe I can stay at Neil's house tonight if it is Ok with him, please?" Neil said . . . "Peter it's Ok with me if your mom says yes." Well WHAT The Hell? And Peter's mom said yes. Kori kicked my leg under the table and gave me "that" look. Liam just kept eating his pie and ice-cream. My mind was going everywhere all at once. Dang it if Kori isn't right. No it can't be Peter is just excited about helping Neil with this project. Oh what is this project anyway? Neil hasn't told me about any big project. Hmmm and Peter is sitting pretty close to Neil lately when they are over at my place. I looked at Neil and smiled politely, he looked a little flushed. Either I am seeing things or I think Peter just touched Neil under the table. Ok Peter is eating his pie with his right hand and his left hand in either in his lap or somewhere else. Kori is right, I think. I would like to ask them both to stand up right now . . . but I won't. Well we all had a great dinner and we thanked Neil. Kori and Liam thought it was best to head for home and get an early night's sleep. Well at least go to bed early. It was a quick trip home Liam was singing and Kori was in the passenger's seat saying . . . "So Jake did you see ....." I interrupted and said . . . "Oh you mean `The bear went over the mountain' the song Liam is singing?" Just to change the subject. I know if Liam thinks there is something going on between Peter and Neil he probably will say something he shouldn't and at the worst possible time. I parked the truck and the boys went in and I just checked the horses. Now I get time with the boys. No bath tonight just showers. I told Kori Shower and he was so happy, Liam wanted a bath and decided to be in one of those moods. Yes Liam can be sweet or not so sweet. This was an easy fix. Kori started to fill the tub and use bubble bath and soon it was ready. I got in and Kori got in at the other end and Liam had his way by sitting between my legs. I took the sponge and soaped him till there was nothing to be seen but soap suds. Liam was delighted and having the best time. Kori at the other end had his arms crossed with a very impatient look. Just to add to the fun (and tease Kori) I started singing . . . . "The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see". I thought Kori would have a fit ....... but he smiled and joined in on the song. So here we are all three of us sitting in a tub of nice warm water singing a song about a `Bear' going over the mountain to see what he could see. Liam was just a delight and every so often he would turn slightly toward me and wash my face with suds and touch the end of my nose with his finger. Kori couldn't just be good and he had to start throwing suds at Liam and me. It started and turned into an all out war in the tub and there were soap suds and bubbles everywhere. It was the laughter and giggles the bright smiles and the twinkle in their eyes that reassured me that we are a loving, kind and gentle family and always would be. Liam was washed to the point that his skin was starting to wrinkle like an orange that has been left to long. I told him he was starting to look like my great grandpa and then he started to act like . . . . I better not describe what he was doing. I flipped the drain and turned on the 4 shower spray nozzles and we rinsed. Liam got out and dried and ran for bed. With Liam heading for bed it was just Kori standing in the shower looking at me and me looking at him. We were standing right in the center of this huge tub. I grabbed the flex shower spray and began to aim the spray at his chest. I ran the spray from just under his chin to his belly button and back up each time going just an inch more past his belly button. I was almost there; ............. and I stopped. Ahhhhh, I turned Kori around and started at the back of his neck and sprayed down the center of his back to just at the top of his butt. I continued the same pattern maybe 8 times and each time slightly lower. I think Kori was as excited sexually as I have ever seen him and I haven't even touched him. I ran the spray one more time down his back and all the way down his right leg to the tub. He was breathing hard and I could almost hear his heart beating. I held the spray at the bottom of the tub for about 20 seconds and adjusted the spray to very gentle. I aimed the spray at the inside of his calf and inch by inch continued up to inside his thigh and Kori opened his legs slightly. I aimed the spray between his legs and pointing up till it hit his testicles and erection. Kori began to do a little dance and was saying . . . "Jake, Jake it tickles." I said . . . "Oh I'll stop" ..... I didn't and Kori said . . . . "No, no don't stop its great." I turned Kori around and aimed the spray just under his erection and Kori went wild. I hung the spray up and began lathering Kori from his feet to his waist. I had Kori at full attention physically, mentally and sexually. I took soothing shaving cream and plastered it all between his legs, testicles and erection and he was literally panting. I rinsed him and I felt Kori as he placed his hands on my head and I knew what he wanted. I let it happen. Kori hugged me tightly and we stood under a warm and gentle spray until I felt Kori completely relax. We dried and joined Liam who was sound asleep. We lifted the covers and slid in bed not disturbing this beautiful little innocent child. I put my arm around Liam and pulled him close and felt Kori as his arm wrapped around me. I lie there thinking ..... It happened, but I'm not sure it will happen again. The night proceeded as it always does awaiting the dawn. But tonight, tonight with the darkness it brought tormenting dreams; dreams of being torn from my boys, dreams of being thrown to fire and ice. Upon this nights journey of my life I found myself within a forest dark, and my pathway has been lost. Above me as I enter the burning fires of Hell I read that torturous sign and its burning inscription "Abandon hope all ye who enter here". Now I stand face to face with Lucifer himself a creature so repulsive with scaly skin, horns, tail and pitchfork. It is Satin himself and he says . . . "The taste of youth you have lost! ............. Now you will spend eternity in the fires of hell." I awoke to Kori and Liam shaking me violently and crying as my cries in the night and my body soaked had scared them both. The bed was wet with perspiration from the dream and Kori had a towel and was trying to dry me. We changed the sheets and went to the kitchen to sit while I tried to recover from the worst nightmare ever. Kori and Liam hung on me and would not let go. I took some ibuprofen and as an hour passed my body relaxed and I felt relieved. We returned to bed. I pulled Liam to me and wrapped my arms around him as to protect him and keep him from being torn from me, at the same time I could feel Kori as he held me tight. I heard Liam . . . "Jake you're squeezing me real hard." ............ The dream maybe over but the affect lingers till morning. The sun, like a snake, began to slither through the opening in the curtains, it was harsh and a reminder of events in the dark haunting night. My heart was pounding and I knew not whether to hide beneath the covers or beat back the torment. I decided to face the enemy head on. I threw the covers back and tore open the curtains and screamed . . . "I am me, I am good not evil and I will defeat you!" The image of "Satin" faded. It scared the hell out of Kori and Liam but then they laughed and our day had begun. It was three for breakfast and Liam already had eggs in a bowl and broken, it appears we are having French toast today. I made a pot of coffee and will enjoy the taste with the sweetness of the French toast. We had no sooner begun to eat and the phone rang. Kori answered and it was Garret asking . . . "Kori can you ask Jake if we can come over my dad has to go to the store and the lawyer?" So the three for breakfast will be six for lunch and who knows how many for dinner. We finished our breakfast just as Garret, Ian and Riku arrived. They were ready for some toast with peanut butter and ready to tell us all about their night at Garret's house. Well like we found out yesterday Riku is a wizard at video games and his challengers met with defeat almost every time. The other thing is he speaks much more English than anyone thought. He is Japanese / British and he doesn't know his dad, his mother told him he was a mistake. Why would his mother tell him that? Now the more interesting things; when the boys were ready for bed Riku brought out silk PJ's. ........ The discussion ended as Garret and Ian told Riku they usually were naked and with that Riku said . . . "me too" and just put the PJ's back. The next thing was Riku was a little fascinated with Ian's penis as he had not seen one that large. With this information I turned a little red as I know Ian is small. Well it seems Riku is quite small in that area. Now we all know some are `showers' and some are `growers'. Nothing was said about what happens when he is hard. The boys spent the morning just messing around and taking turns riding bikes. The afternoon was already determined. We would go further up Crow Hill Rd. and hike to Holly Hill the falls and the pond. There was much whispering and giggles when deciding this. Yes I knew what they had in mind and it you think a swim suit was going along . . . well then think again. Ian and I packed lunches and brought in all the backpacks and filled them with water, sandwiches, chips and cookies. It was 11:30 when we piled in the truck and as our guest Riku sat in front with Kori at the window. I was surprised when Riku began to speak, although it is was a heavy Japanese accent and things like he or she is confused, his vocabulary is good. We parked at the trail head and it was a short hike to the falls. Like the day with Liam we stood at the top of the falls and enjoyed playing in the small areas of trapped swirling water. Well that lasted till `Liam' could wait no longer. He was running full speed down the trail to the pond. By the time we all arrived at water's edge there was a naked kid in the pond. Any guesses who? So Kori and Garret were teasing Liam and telling him that here comes that elderly couple and no one seemed to notice that Riku was naked and starting in the water. As we were all dropping shorts we see Liam and Riku jumping and throwing each other about. Then Riku swam between Liam's legs and they were up and ready to take on any challengers. Obviously Riku is used to going to a public bath in Japan. Well anyway we paired up, me and Kori and Garret and Ian and it was a free for all. Within minutes the excitement of having another person on shoulders created a number of hardons. We exchanged team members and I had Liam and Garret had Riku and Ian had Kori. The war continued and we exchanged team members again. I had Riku, Garret had Kori and Ian had Liam. When Riku was on my shoulders I could feel his erection and he is the same size as Kori in thickness but slightly longer maybe the size of Peter. The battle went on for more than an hour and we were all exhausted. We retreated to a nice soft place in the sun and just stretched out not letting anything bother us. I was startled by voices saying . . . "Hi boys, have you been enjoying the water?" OMG it was the elderly couple and most of us were trying to hide certain things and the gentleman was chuckling. Riku simply stood bowed and sat back down. I was so embarrassed thank goodness we were all soft. Then the "mouth" you know Liam starts a conversation and telling them all about the war we had. The gentleman said . . . "Oh my little friend that sounds like so much fun I wish we could stay and watch" . . . . Akkkkkkk! No, no, no go home I thought. With that he took his wife's hand and said goodbye. I need to teach Liam a few things, wait, and just let him be himself. We were getting very warm and shifted to the shade but remained naked and ate our lunch. After lunch we were back in the water and having a good time and not paying any attention to had what or what size it was. One thing that became apparent was that Riku will fit in with this group and most likely be a hit at school. Almost at the end of our time the boys wanted to play swim between the legs game and I wanted out of the water. The boys wouldn't let me out if it and said they already have seen it when it was small and not so small, I think Riku may have missed that. Ok I stayed Liam was first through and he was a good boy. Kori and Garret were 2nd and 3rd and they were as bad as they could be then it was Ian ...... I could have killed him he didn't just touch a little, ... he played with it. That left Riku I was sure he would just swim through ....... Was I ever wrong! When Riku went through he got a good feel and slid his hand the length of it. What? I think I will have to swim to the falls and back before this thing will go down. There was one last game to help with the underwater situation. We all played a game of ball tag. We were all tired and red from the sun and now the chatter turned to having lotion put on when we get home. The afternoon fun and games were perhaps "R" rated well maybe PG16 but the thing is that everyone had so many laughs and so much fun. It has made Riku feel a part of the extended family. So finally everyone had clothes on, oh we did have to chase Liam and catch him to get his clothes on. Riku was hysterical with laughter while Kori and Garret tried to catch him. Imagine this . . . 9 year old cute blond boy running all around the edge of the pond and the immediate meadow with his little thing flapping in the air and Kori and Garret trying to run and not laugh. We made our way back to the truck and on the way home decided to ask Garret's father to have dinner with us. I asked Garret what if his family's last name is the same as Riku's last name. So the ride home was educational for all of us. Garrets fathers name was impossible for us to pronounce and that is why he goes by Yori and the families' last name for all the family is Ito. So it is Garret Ito, Riku Ito and Yori Ito. When we arrived home the boys all needed sunscreen and lotion to stop the burn. I watched them as they helped each other. Well helped may not be the correct term. What I witnessed was more like a seductive massage and it did get the desired result. I must say I love those silk soccer shorts and no underwear ............ Wowww! I stepped to the kitchen to call Yori. Mr. Yori Ito, sounds funny to say his name, was happy to be invited to dinner. We all sat and talked about his trip and how the family in Tokyo came into the money. Garret's granddad started a Neon sign business when Yori was very little and as everyone knows the neon sign business is huge in Tokyo. The family, the entire family is wealthy. So little by little we find more and more about Garret. The conversation eventually came around to Riku and the adventures of today. I was surprised at how it was kept just fun hiking and swimming and playing dodge ball. Garret brought up the subject of Ian leaving on Wednesday and asked if it were possible for Ian to stay again at the Ito house tonight. They had so much fun last night ............... Garret's dad said it was fine but could the boys join Jake, Kori and Liam tomorrow for more fun. Apparently he could see that it was very healthy for Riku. So it was settled Garret, Ian and Riku would go home tonight and return in the morning. I felt a slight kick under the table and glanced at Kori who had a wicked smile and I knew it was pure evil thoughts. Thinking quickly I looked at Kori and said . . . "Hey Kori call Peter and see if he wants to spend the night and then we can all have fun tomorrow." Wowww it took Kori's mind off me and directly to Peter. Yes! We were still at the table and Kori was on the phone. I'm so lucky Peter will be here in 20 minutes. Tada ..... Points for me. With this situation I get the night with my little lover boy Liam or the evil little tyrant we never know which. I can tell Kori is happy with having Peter for a sleepover. Garret looked at Kori and had that sly grin that tells me Garret knows what Kori is up to and it is obvious that the Ito house will be a happy night as well. The only thing is I would like one more night with Ian. Things were wrapping up but Garret and Ian wanted to wait till Peter arrived so he could meet Riku. It was just a few minutes and Peter walked in and it was like ........ Frozen ...... his eyes met Riku's eyes. I know I have heard these stories about small town love circles or something and this little group is one for sure. I thought for a moment, Ok Kori and Peter, Peter and Neil, Ian and Garret, Garret and Peter, Garret and Riku, Peter and Riku, Ian and Jake, Jake and Neil, no, no, no that was a long time ago and we were 11 and 12 Oh that is pretty much this group now. I had to laugh at myself for even thinking about this. Anyone from the outside looking in would think "what a horny bunch this is." It was time for things to break up and Garret, his dad, Riku and Ian all said goodnight and that left Kori, Liam, Peter and me. The routine is always the same for this house. Chores first and then "other" things; tomorrow there will be a riding party for sure. Finley, Eric and Dusty all need to be ridden. I mentioned it and Liam lit up like Chinese new years. Finley came in and Dusty and Eric stayed out it is just perfect weather. Back in the house Peter and Kori were looking for snacks, it never ends, and decided to bake cookies. Liam is not about to be left out so he is right there helping to slice the cookie dough. Hmmm I think they had a good idea ..... Sure smells good. Cookies and milk, speaking of milk we go through 4 or 5 gallons of milk a week. The cookies were excellent. I was looking at Kori and Liam and thinking back to when they first came to be with me, thin and broken. With Liam he was so thin you could count every rib and his face was hollow; now look at him all filled out and his hair is shiny, his eyes sparkle and his teeth are bright white. Kori has turned into a cute active beautiful kid with a great fun personality. So what they are ... will be .... what they are, and the most important thing is, they are mine. Kori looked at me and said . . . "Jake, Peter and I are going to take showers and then either play a game or watch a movie in our room." I said . . . "Ok have fun and everything off by midnight." Liam was in the living room watching, what else, National Geographic. I sat down and it was an instant reaction ..... Pillow in my lap, head on pillow and stretched out like a little king. He has this funny little thing he does every so often . . . Liam will reach up and just tap my face gently or reach and hold my hand. It took me some time to figure out why. Liam had never had the tender love of someone until he was with me. I bent over and kissed his forehead and my thanks, .... a beautiful smile. Each of the boys have their special way of saying . . . "I love you" to me. Kori will say it but it is the way he speaks the words. Liam says it so differently with him it is when he takes my hand or when he touches my cheek as if he is almost reaffirming the love and it happens more than once a day. I went check the lights and set the thermostat before Liam and I took a bath or shower. I closed Ian's bedroom door and walked by the boy's bathroom the door it was open and I could see the silhouette of the boys. Nothing really left to my imagination they were enjoying each other as I am sure most boys do at some time. I just closed the door and returned to Liam. Ok the TV was off and all the living room light were off. Liam was in the master bath and the shower was going and he was already in. I dropped my shorts and stepped in grabbed the shampoo ..... What kind? Strawberry and I lathered his head and washed Liam from head to toe and back. Unlike before I did not miss anything and he was a happy kid. We finished our shower and were in bed in minutes. I hugged Liam and like so many times before I just took one finger and ran it around his eyes and down his nose. He was smiling so sweetly I couldn't resist tickling him just a little to hear that giggle of his. He leaned into me and kissed my nose, I love it when he does that. Liam turned over and said . . . "Jake hug me tight." I did and the dim lit room faded into darkness and tonight there was gentleness about it and a great feeling that said ...... love surrounds this home. Liam and I drifted into Neverland together our faraway place and we were joined by Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys. Neither Liam nor I woke during the night but when the golden sun broke through the window there were four in the bed. Chapter 55 Next Visit Jake and the Boys at~ https://jacoblion.weebly.com/ https://jacoblion.weebly.com/riku-garrets-cousin-from-japan.html **If you liked the story, please let me know. Thank you.** jacoblion@tutanota.com