ALPHA ZULU 69 MEMOIRES
Chapter 085 – New Beginnings
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PRIMARY CHARACTERS:
*Adam Mann: Four Star
General, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69
Aiden McIntyre-Worthington: Son of Liam McIntyre and Adopted son of Luke Worthington
Alex Meat-Goodman: Adopted Son of Doug Meat and Steven Goodman
Alexander Malinois: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 War Dog
Andrew & Jeremy Allen: Adopted sons of Mason Allen and Jason Vance
*Anthony Caruso: Four Star
General, U.S. Army (Base Commander of Fort Connor)
Ariel "Ari" Rebel: Captain, Israel Defense Force (Mossad Kidon)
Beauty Malinois: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 War Dog
Billy Bob Vance: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 War Dog Handler
Bob Jones: Four Star General, U.S. Army (Base Commander Fort Connor)
Caleb Afolabi: Major General (2 Star), U.S. Army – Fort Connor Adjutant
Carlos Martinez: Adolescent son of Juan Martinez and Roger DeSoto
Connor Best-Mann: Adopted son of Randy Best and Adam Mann
*Connor
Williams: Staff Sergeant,
U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 (Deceased lover of Doug Meat)
Danny Henry: Four Star Brigadier U.S. Army (Base Commander Fort Connor)
Dillion Dwight: Colonel, U.S. Army – Medical Director of Fort Connor
*Doug Meat: Six Star General
of the Armies U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69
Duke Stone III: General (4 Star), U.S. Army – Protector of Dale Gordon Longdick-Allman
Frazer Sullivan: One Star Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Human Resources for Fort Connor Alpha Zulu 69)
*Gloria Worthington: aka "Mama
Bear" Board Chair of Worthington Industries (a major multi-national defense
contractor)
Gerald Isaac: Captain, U.S. Army – Security for Tommy Longdick-Allman
Hank Henry-Jones: Adopted Son of Bob Jones & Danny Henry
Hayao Kinugasa, Captain: U.S. Army (Aide to General Meat and General Goodman)
Jacob, David & Uri Leib: Wards of Luke & John Worthington (Israeli Nationals)
Jamie Bob Vance: Love of Aiden McIntyre
Jamison Miller: One Star Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Human Resources for Worthington Executive Security)
Jason Allman: Four Star General, U.S. Army – Base Commander of Fort Connor
Jason Bob Vance: (Brother of Billy Bob Vance and partner of Mason Allen)
*Jax Arthur King: Colonel, U.S.
Army - Security for Shawn Longdick-Allman
John Worthington: COO R&D of Worthington Industries
Juaquin "Jay" de Vázquez: Son of Manual de Vázquez
Juan Martinez: Colonel, U.S. Army – Security for Mario Garcia
Lars Alison: Major General (2 Star), U.S. Army – Deputy Base Command, Fort Connor
*Liam McIntyre: CFO Worthington
Industries & Partner of Luke Worthington
Logan Worthington: Biological Son of Luke Worthington
Luke Worthington: CEO of Worthington Industries
*Magnus Savage: Colonel, U.S. Army
– Alpha Zulu 69 Medical Trauma Surgon
Mark Roberts: Captain, U.S. Army – Security for Bobby Longdick-Allman
Manuel de Vázquez: Physicist/Engineer - Worthington Industries
Mario "Mani" Garcia: Son of the President of Mexico (Adopted son of Juan Martinez and Roger DeSoto)
*Mason Allen: Six Star General
of the Armies, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69
Matt Longdick: Four Star General, U.S. Army – Base Commander of Fort Connor
Maximillian (Max) Malinois: Master Sergeant, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 War Dog
Noah Meat-Goodman: Adopted Son of Doug Meat and Steven Goodman
Oliver Winter: Colonel, U.S. Army – Adjutant for Generals LongDick and Allman
*Randy Adam "RA"
Worthington:
Adopted son of Connor Best-Mann & John Worthington
*Randy Best: Four Star
General, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69
Randy Johnson: Captain, U.S. Army – Security for Shawn LongDick-Allman
*Robert Allen
Gregory, Four Star
General, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69
*Robert Manning, Captain: U.S. Army
(Aide
to General Meat and General Goodman)
*Robert Masters: Major General,
U.S. Army Alpha Zulu Security
Rod Jackson: Lieutentant General (3 Star), U.S. Army – Base Commander of Fort Connor
Rod LittleFeather: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 War Dog Handler
Roger DeSoto: Colonel, U.S. Army – Security for Mario Garcia
Steven Douglas Worthington: (aka S.D.) (Adopted sons of Robert Allen Gregory and R.A. Worthington)
*Steven Goodman: Six Star General
of the Armies, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69
Taylor and Tyler Worthington: (aka T&T) (Adopted sons of Logan Worthington and Alex Meat-Goodman)
Viktor Jannson: Colonel, U.S. Army – Adjutant for Generals LongDick and Allman
Yuuto Meat-Goodman Kinugasa: Adopted Son of Noah Meat-Goodman and Hayao Kinugasa
"Angus" (Name Classified): (Son of a domestic terrorist in protective custody at Fort Connor)
"Biff" Jones (Name Classified): (Son of POTUS and guest in residence at Fort Connor)
*=Gone
but not forgotten
Juan, Roger, Mani and Carlos headed to the airport and boarded Alpha Zulu Three for their trip to Boston. Logan had everything planned and a limo met them and took them to the "mansion" project. Armed security patrolled the project and they had multiple challenges to their presence. This both annoyed and assured Juan of the safety being taken. Logan spent a couple of hours giving the four a 3D presentation of the finished project. It would be a solid stone exterior and the finest of finishes of any mansion in Boston. It would also have a secure bunker and an underground gun range.
Juan asked how the local building inspectors were coping and Logan laughed telling Juan they were told to stay as far away from the project as possible or they may be accidentally shot. Actually, the head of the Army Corp of Engineers advised the city this was a federal project and no interference would be tolerated. Worthington architects are constantly on site and this project exceeds any building standard and is blast proof possibly excluding a nuclear warhead or a MOAB (Mother of all bombs).
Logan concluded the 3D presentation and said it was now time to walk the project and please give me your thoughts. Now is the time to make changes. Roger and Juan only made a few small changes such as adding a door so they had direct access to their sons. They wanted a gun vault as had been installed at Fort Connor for their quarters as well and for a few guest rooms close to their quarters.
Of course the mandatory shower bidet and toilet bidet were essential especially considering the developing sex life of Mani and Carlos. Logan had to smile and told the fathers the change order for that had already been submitted.
The entire estate was ringed with a ten foot stone wall embedded with sensors both in the wall and in the ground. Juan suggested a lift ramp/block in addition to the electronic gate to prevent a high speed crash intrusion. Logan thanked the four new residents for their insight and input which he would immediately submit the change orders. You are registered at the Boston Marriot for a few nights and tomorrow you need to take Mani to Harvard and get him pre-registered for his classes. His tuition has been taken care of so you shouldn't have any problems. If anything arises you can reach me on your com.
Back at Fort Connor our Generals were surprised when Worthington Three requested permission to land. Granting permission they met SD as he deplaned and security verified his credentials. "How long are you staying?" When SD told the generals he didn't know at the moment he was whisked off to Medical for his off base evaluation.
Asking Matt and me if we had time to meet with him SD knew we would always make time for such a treasured person in our lives. He had a problem which he hoped would turn into an opportunity. SD had two darling young boys who recently became orphans. Their father was killed in the drug wars and their mother died last week in a car accident. They have no living family. Viktor and Oliver will be getting married shortly and it is the perfect time for them to start a family. We know what future they face and now is the best time in their life to have children. Invite them and the Chaplain to join us and the three of us need to convince them this is the perfect time in their lives to become a family.
Viktor and Oliver made a quick trip to General Allman's office when OPS advised their presence was requested. "AT EASE GENTLEMEN!" Let's adjourn to our conference room. I suggest you get a large mug of strong black coffee because by the time SD gets done you'll probably want to adjourn to our quarters for a double shot of moonshine.
SD proceeded to give a heart wrenching tale of what these young boys faced during the last eighteen months of their lives. They were devastated being without any family when their mother died. The information came in on our Worthington Military Assistance Line and that is where I got involved. I immediately thought of you two and what a great match it would make. All I'm asking is for you two men to meet these deserving imps and if then you can turn them away you definitely aren't the officer which I admire and respect. (Damn, SD is playing hard ball!)
While you two are thinking sign on the dotted line. I also have letters of recommendation from General Allman and General LongDick (handing us "our" letters of recommendation to sign). I already have letters of recommendation from Dale, Duke, Luke and Logan. Take the afternoon, read over the info on your sons and I hope you'll fly out with me tomorrow morning to meet your new sons.
SD wasn't about to take NO for an answer and the Chaplain only smiled knowing Viktor and Oliver would never fail to help a fellow soldier when his family was in need. As Viktor and Oliver returned with the Chaplain to the Chapel their first question was "How to we convince these young boys to want to become members of our unique family"? The Chaplain was forthright saying: "TOTAL HONESTY!"
The Alpha Zulu Grapevine was in overdrive and the men were ecstatic at the thought of Viktor and Oliver becoming parents and having two new imps in residence at Fort Connor. Our new fathers just hoped the base could cope if their new sons "shot them down" and wasn't interested.
Leaving the Chapel Viktor and Oliver returned to the General's office and requested admittance. "Looks like we need some time off to go and see if we are going to be fathers." I smiled at them and advised them they have ten days off provided their sons agree to become part of your family. John, Connor and Billy Bob expect you as their guests in the Penthouse and you have plenty of shopping to do for your new sons and a visit to our friendly tailor. Be ready for "sticker shock" when you see what it costs to start a family and buying clothes. (And, they'll outgrow them in six months.) Let John help you, he is an old pro shopping for new sons.
We were "wheels up" in Worthington Three immediately after breakfast and landed at the Worthington private strip, greeted by a stretch limo for our trip to the orphanage. Considering the fiasco with Roger all three were "packing" and alert to any potential danger. The orphanage director warmly greeted SD and told him the boys were waiting in the garden for Viktor and Oliver. As Viktor and Oliver walked into the garden the boys saw the "Eagles" on their shoulders, snapped to attention and froze in terror. The fathers rushed over to them, knelt and wrapped their arms around two beautiful boys. "Let's sit and talk and see if you would like to be part of our family."
The boys definitely were "Army Brats" and were well aware of the power behind our Presidential Badge, Secretary of Defense Badge and our Six Star aide insignia. They were in AWE! Their first questions was: "Why do you want the two of us"?
Viktor and Oliver explained they were getting married in a few weeks and it was the perfect time to start a family. We do travel with the Generals a lot but you'll have 200+ big brother to keep you company and keep you on the straight and narrow when we are away. We have the best mess in the entire Army and a great doctor who I hope you'll never need to see. Plus a 70 pound war dog that is the biggest puppy you'll ever know.
Our two young boys admitted it was shocking for someone to want to adopt them and have a recommendation from the President of the United States (Yup, the orphanage director has a big mouth). (Not to mention recommendations from anyone who is anyone in the military!) Wait till you meet Dale, he and Duke are great people. You'll love them. Our Generals are Dale's fathers so we see a lot of him.
The one boy who was asking the most questions really got inquisitive. If you two are getting married in a few weeks it appears you are a gay couple. Is that correct. "Yes, we are a gay couple that are very much in love." What if we find that we are straight? "Whether you are straight, bi or gay we only ask that you have a happy life and act as a mature responsible adult if and when you have sex." Our love is unconditional. At that the boys were in tears and held us in a death grip.
"Would you like to try us for ninety days and see if you want to be part of your family?" The little guy wrapped his arms around Viktors neck and screamed YES! As the bigger brother held a death grip on my hand as we walked to meet SD and the orphanage Director.
Assured the boys wanted a ninety day trial placement we signed a mountain of paperwork and walked out of the orphanage beaming with pride at being new parents. As we were exiting the building a man was walking toward us and reached into his jacket for something. He immediately faced our glocks aimed at him as the boys stood behind us. He excused himself and retreated to his car. After the fiasco with Roger we weren't taking any chances.
SD had the limo deposit us at the Marriot and John, Connor and Billy Bob were definitely in "Uncle Mode" and Beauty and Max were in "Puppy Mode" to spoil our new sons. (Wait till they meet Alexander!) All the excitement had our sons exhausted and we enjoyed an early dinner, tucked them in bed and kissed them goodnight. We had a lot to accomplish in the time we had left and John only smiled when we asked him about all we needed to get done. Commenting if we remembered our first week of boot camp we cringed as he told us this week will be even more challenging. WELCOME TO FATHERHOOD!
As the four of us were heading to our friendly tailor the next morning our Coms went off and our Generals threatened to have us declared AWOL if Fort Connor didn't get some pictures of our new sons. Commenting we are buying new clothes today so they are presentable and we'll send pics in time for the evening meal. Also, we'll video conference with the men at lunch and the kids are harassing us about wanting to meet the two of you. (I'll never understand why? [Yes, I can be evil!])
Our sons coped with their initial fitting for their dress clothes with some embarrassment. They may be Army Brats but they are shy Army Brats. I hope they can cope with our pool being swim suit optional. Oh, well... we have to start their sex education at some point in their life.
Juan and Roger were facing their own challenge immersing themselves in college life with Mani. At least after Juan's fiasco getting his sons transcripts there first stop was at Campus Security and was given a pass acknowledging they were authorized to be armed on campus. Mani was accepted into every class he needed and we spent the balance of the day just roaming around soaking up the nuisances of Harvard. Mani would have a discrete security detail and both of us warned him about the "wrath of God" if he ever tried to ditch them regardless of the rationale. I may have a cast on my hand for a month but you my son won't be able to wear pants for a week.
Juan was having serious thoughts about security and the risks to their sons. Bringing up Logan on their com he asked to have two blacked out suburbans with concealed mini-guns in addition to the armored Land Rover they would use. The bad guys were just getting too heavily armed recently. Logan didn't even want to think about all the egos he'd have to sooth if those mini-guns had to be used to protect anyone. Considering the loss of life to Worthington Security, local police and state police when their original family compound was attacked he could justify the request.
At dinner that evening Carlos had a hundred questions about Harvard. Mani eventually had enough and said he had just walked around, he wasn't an expert on the school. If Carlos wanted to know about Harvard hit their website. Besides, you have yet to decide where you want to go to school and you need to make a decision by breakfast tomorrow.
As Mani and Carlos were discussing what options Boston had as for him to attending school Carlos had to smile at the thought of his fathers ending up with a standoff with local and state police when they attended a parent/teacher conference. Probably best if I stick with an OnLine school and it will give me more time to be with my dads. Besides, I've got the best brother in the world I want to grow up with. (Mani swelled with pride as he hugged Carlos.)
After a few days in Boston our four adventurers returned to Fort Connor to their smiling Generals who quipped saying Juan got through Boston without having a shootout with the police. (Very funny... NOT!) Viktor and Oliver are in Washington and are the proud parents of two young boys. They will be back at Fort Connor by the end of the week. I'll give the kids a week to adjust and then I'm sending you four adults back to Boston. Juan and Roger, you will head the protection detail for the "Castle" and I want Viktor and Oliver knowledgeable to back you up if for any reason you had to leave. I want the four of you working as a team and I know you can do it. I did select the right men.
At dinner their first night back Juan and Roger were ordered FRONT AND CENTER! Matt and I were proud to announce Juan and Roger would head the security detail for the new "Castle" in Boston and as such were now promoted to Full "Bird" Colonels in the United States Army. Mani and Carlos came forward and proudly attached the silver eagles to their fathers uniforms. Are you prepared to take your commissioning oath. "With extreme modesty, sirs!" The men of Alpha Zulu erupted in praise for their two brothers-in-arms. They were proud of Juan and Roger as Mani and Juan were of their fathers.
Viktor and Oliver really chided Juan and Roger when they saw the Silver Eagles on their shoulders. "How many asses did you have to kiss to get your Eagles?" And the comment received the quick reply: "Ten less than you did to get yours!" They were brothers-in-arms and were extremely proud of each other. Juan turned to Viktor and Oliver and quipped to them how he was looking forward to the first morning your sons go "airborne" and screw up their landing. Welcome to the fathers of Fort Connor Club.
Roger was all over Juan when he finally got him into bed that night. "I want your hot body NOW! As Juan wrapped his lips around Rogers cock it only grew in length and thickness. Juan accepted he was going to have one sore ass when he flew out to Boston in the morning. All good things have a price and the price for such a fantastic lover and partner in life was frequently a sore and swollen ass. Roger finally lost control and claimed Juan's ass with a single massive thrust. Juan howled in pain and pleasure as Roger hammered his ass to Nirvana and back.
In their bedroom Carlos and Mani only smiled at each other and knew their fathers were hot sexual studs and had a sex life to rival any porn movie ever made. They finally lost control and Mani threw his little brother a tube of lube so he wouldn't end up with friction burns as he furiously stroked himself to a massive climax listening to his fathers make love.
Mani was so turned on he stroked his cock hard and furious until it was reaching the point of exploding, he stepped out of bed, aimed it at his little brother and gave him his first head to toe spray down of hot young cum. They both laughed as they headed to the shower to clean up. Returning to their beds their fathers were still entwined like two dogs in heat and were trying to knock up Juan so Mani and Carlos had an additional sibling.
Carlos begged his father to let him go shopping with a security detail while they were on their trip to Boston. He needed some new personal items and new running shoes. He promised not to ditch his security detail and obey them regardless of what they asked. Everything went fine until they got to the shoe store in the mall and suddenly Carlos was no where to be found. His detail went into panic mode until they found him behind one of the large display with his tongue down the throat of a very attractive young store clerk. BUSTED!!! He knew he would be grounded for at least a week. As the clerk entered his personal information into Carlos's smartphone, his new shoes were paid for and his security detail closed ranks and demanded he return to Fort Connor immediately. His shopping trip was over! NO DISCUSSION WAS ALLOWED! Carlos's fathers were livid and announced via Video Conference he was grounded for one week with all privileges revoked. He could go to assemblies and meals otherwise he was under house arrest. Mani smiled at his little brother and asked: "Was it worth it"? Carlos had this glazed look on his face and told Mani... "When he kissed me I creamed my shorts". Carlos just learned how great sex can be with someone special.
Mani got tired of laying in bed listening to Carlos jerk off. The kid was a major cum producer and would have 10 or more orgasms before he even started to go soft. If it wasn't for all the lube he used he would have had a major case of friction burns. Carlos needed to get laid and Mani was going to make it happen.
Mentioning to a couple of his soldier friends the condition Carlos was in they volunteered to assist Mani in providing some stress management for Carlos. Mani smuggled them into their quarters before Carlos and his security detail returned from their evening meal. The security guard remained outside and Carlos was excited to find two naked soldiers in his bedroom sporting major erections and ear to ear smiles. Mani simply smiled at his brother and commented he'd do the same if the roles were reversed. Big brother made a discrete withdrawal and slept in the spare bedroom for the night.
With all the animal sounds coming from his bedroom Mani knew Carlos was getting his brains fucked out by two Army studs. Everything was fine till Carlos experienced a tremendous orgasm which left him screaming down the walls of his bedroom and had security running to protect him. BUSTED AGAIN!!! There would be hell to pay when their fathers returned.
When the fathers returned from Boston they were devastated that Carlos and Mani had violated the trust which they had given them. When their fathers told them they could no longer be trusted it was a worse fate than if they had stripped them naked and left their asses raw from being spanked. Carlos and Mani were in tears as they sought the security of their bedroom. Juan and Roger had no idea of how to proceed and would need the insight of a proactive Chaplain to get them through this ordeal.
The Chaplain was candid: "Did either of you ever slip out when you were grounded by your parents"? DUH, that was a no brainer question! OK, your sons were just being normal kids. No better or worse than their dads were. Hug them, kiss them and then ground them. But, don't ostracize them, they need your love and you need theirs. And, as far as Carlos's budding romance, have Hayao check him out and then make an intelligent decision.
Juan and Roger were shocked when a few days later Hayao contacted them and candidly commented "Why are you sleeping with the enemy"? The kids father is a major competitor of Worthington Industries and has direct access to SecDef. He has a squeaky clean background even if he is a competitor. Invite his parents out for dinner and get to know the family. Who knows, we might have a merger in the making as Hayao lost it in laughter.
Luke couldn't believe the irony of the situation. Luke and John invited both families to dinner in the Penthouse on Friday night. After a delicious "Marriott" meal the youngsters excused themselves and the parents adjourned to the lounge to enjoy the "Nectar of the Gods". After admitting their son had recently come out to his parents that he was gay they only wanted the best life possible for their son. He would be attending Harvard in the fall and Juan and Roger admitted they would be posted to the "Castle" in Boston prior to the start of the school year. Juan and Roger assured the parents their son was welcome at the Castle and it was as secure as Fort Connor, Camp Phoenix or the Penthouse. We just can't promise your son will remain a virgin which caused all the parents to smile.
When their sons returned to join their parents everyone was happy to know they wouldn't be required to face a long distance relationship. Carlos's new friend would be a frequent visitor to the Castle and he would find he now had four "parents" who would remind him homework and good grades comes first.
When his friends parents toured the "Castle" they were impressed with the quality of work and detail of craftsmanship in the build. The security exceeded their expectation and they had no objection of their son visiting so long as his grades didn't suffer. (The only thing that ever suffered was his ass being mighty tender after a weekend at the Castle.)
This was Carlos's first love and Juan hoped he didn't end up with a broken heart. Only time would tell and Juan could only be a strong parent and help Carlos if he ended up with a broken heart. Mani was always willing to help Carlos with his stress management those weeks when his new love was intensely studying to keep his grand point average high enough to qualify for grad school.
The fun began when Carlos and his new friend ended up being thrown into the Panic Room stark naked with cum running down their legs during a practice alert. Big Bro Mani only commented they were following in the footsteps of RA the greatest imp of all times. Carlos saw no humor in the comment. His lover only held him, kissed him and told him his ass would get destroyed a few more times before the sun rises in the morning. (It sure sounded like a merger was in the process!)
When the big day finally arrived that Juan and Roger would be bound as partners for all eternity even they were shocked when a plane squawking "Air Force One" requested permission to land. Dale and Duke descended the ramp and ask if they were too late for the wedding. POTUS wouldn't miss such an important event in the life of his "family" at Fort Connor.
At the reception Dale sat with Carlos and his friend and comment he was happy they were keeping the spirit of RA alive and well at Fort Connor and the Castle. Both young men turned twenty shades of RED knowing even the President of the United States knew of their budding sex lives. BUSTED was an understatement! (What appeared to be a budding romance morphed into a deep committed friendship which would last the rest of their lives.)
Juan and Roger ask the Generals to defer their honeymoon until the next summer. They felt their time was best spent getting the Castle up and running before they took any personal time. I respected them for their professionalism and told them I expected to read frequent reports in the security log about excessive screams being heard throughout the Castle. Juan and Roger assured me they would do their best to comply with my wishes.
Juan and Roger were concerned about their eldest son. Other than an occasional sexual release with Carlos... Mani spent too much time with homework and the palm of his hand. Our son needed a lover and to get laid on a regular basis.
One night after his shower he came into our bedroom to say goodnight. Roger and I patted the space on the bed between us and advised him his presence wasn't optional. Tonight was a "quality cuddle night" and he was the "cuddle"! We aren't trying to force you into anything but you are an exceptionally beautiful young man and you spend too much time alone with the palm of your hand. Mani assured us he had plenty of offers from both men and women but he needed study time more than sex and we couldn't fault him for his dedication to his education. (Mani was a far better man than either Roger or myself.)
Isn't there anyone who you feel is special? Finally, Mani admitted there was one "jock" who really turned him on but he was a straight guy who fucked every cheerleader in the school. Invite him for dinner on Friday night, maybe he "swings" both ways which really made Mani blush.
Mani's new friend accepted the dinner invitation and admitted he had heard much about the Castle and looked forward to getting the grand tour. After dinner they toured the Castle and ended up in one of the turrets gazing at the beautiful night sky. Holding Mani tight his friend admitted he was gay and Mani excited the hell out of him. Mani kissed him passionately and told his new friend his bedroom was private and he was invited for the night.
As Mani closed the door of his bedroom Carlos had to smile and was happy his big brother had someone special in his life. The animal sounds coming through Mani's bedroom walls kept Roger and I awake all night. Mani was walking bow legged when he finally showed up for brunch on Sunday. Mani's new friend could barely stand to wear lose baggy athletic shorts. Roger and I looked at each other, smiled and thought: "Been there, done that"! We assured Mani's new friend he was always welcome at the Castle and we immediately asked Hayao to do a "deep dive" security check hoping we didn't have to eat our words and break our son's heart.
Another squeaky clean security check which made Roger and I breathe easier. When it became obvious Carlos and his friend were more than a simple "tryst" we offered him to move into the Castle and would charge him the same as dormitory housing to keep the auditors happy. (It also made for a very happy son.) Mani was demanding parody and his "friend" graciously accepted our offer. We now had two budding romances which we as fathers tried not to dampen their enthusiasm.
Mani was an adult and frankly could do anything he wanted to do with his life. We could only advise and help him to see all the options and repercussions. Carlos was still a minor and our son. We were obligated to protect him even from himself. I hoped we never had to intercede between our son and the love of his life.
Mani's love attended Harvard on an Academic and Athletic scholarship. From the sounds emanating and the duration from their bedroom it was apparent he was in top physical and sexual shape. I had little doubt why my son was walking the infamous "walk of shame" the "mornings after"!
Carlos's love had a silver spoon in his mouth and hated having wealthy parents and all the responsibilities that came with them. They were constantly introducing him to girlfriends of their wealthy friends hoping one would entice their son to at least marry and produce an heir. Carlos wasn't concerned, his ass kept his friend mighty pleased even if their relationship caused friction in his family. Roger and I assured him we would always care for him as a son regardless of what happens with Carlos.
Our first Christmas in the Castle was a wonderful moment for our new extended family. We had four "Sons" to celebrate the holiday with us and even if we had the meal catered being together made it the best holiday of our lives. We made certain all the security personnel celebrated the day with us as we had three holidays celebrations so every man (shift detail) was given parody. They willingly put their lives on the line for us and this is the least we can do in return.
New Years Eve at midnight as we watched the "ball" drop our sensors detected an intrusion and we immediately went to ALERT status. Fort Connor, Camp Phoenix and the Penthouse automatically did also and almost immediately we heard automatic gunfire as a vehicle crashed through our gates and was stopped by the pneumatic traffic block which sprung up from the drive. A firefight which surpassed the one which destroyed the original Worthington residence ensued. The only difference, the design and equipment our men possessed prevent any serious injuries and all the hostiles were neutralized.
Other than having to provide dry underwear for all four of our "sons" there was a lot of explanations needed and not much availability of information forthcoming. Every man injured received a purple heart and every man which responded to the ALERT received a bronze star for heroism. This was a baptism of fire for the Castle and both the men and the fortress passed with flying colors.
It took direct intercession by SecDef (Luke) to sooth the ruffled feathers of the local police and after reminding him of the police deaths from the first attack on the Worthington residence everyone was happy none of our men had received any fatal wounds. Consider it a WIN/WIN and you can claim the glory at the press conference. Now we just have to find who they were and who they were after.
Every government agency reported to the White House the threat level was extremely low and they had no indication of any pending action by any hostile entity. Duke emphatically expressed the feeling of POTUS: "Well, it happened and POTUS wanted answers and he wanted them now!"
Duke should have been receiving "frequent flyer miles" with the number of trips he made between the Castle and Fort Connor. He felt the Castle was secure and would handle any incursion but who was "pissed off at the world" this time. As it turned out it was a "home grown" terrorist organization of the Religious "Right" in conjunction with an Eastern European terrorists! At the press conference Duke flew in to show the concern of the White House over this act of terrorism. In the middle of the press conference one of the police guards drew his weapon and started firing randomly. Duke and Roger went down and a number of reporters were injured before the attacker was neutralized. Dale was watching the press conference from the White House and the Secret Service had to physically restrain him to prevent him for ditching his security and heading to be with the man he loved.
General Allman and LongDick didn't have the constraints of POTUS or SecDef and within minutes were on their jets with a full security detail headed to Boston. A very unhappy combination of law enforcement agencies got their noses bent when they were advised this was now an Alpha Zulu operation and if they had a problem to contact the White House.
Duke and Roger were in surgery. Viktor and Oliver were headed to the Castle to assume command and keep the kids locked down and secure. Juan was a "basket case" and how I could relate. He collapsed in tears and exhaustion when I announced I was taking command of the situation and I wanted updates from all the agencies involved. Juan was told to "stand down" and support the man he loved however necessary. Dale wanted to be at Duke's side but he knew the presence of the Secret Service would only confuse the situation. Dale was in immediate contact with Luke and told him he wanted updates every fifteen minutes from the Generals. It wasn't a request it was an older from their Commander-in-Chief.
Worthington Ballistic Ceramic Armor saved the day and both men suffered multiple fractured ribs which could have been life threatening but definitely caused an immense amount of pain. Both men and their families were transported to Fort Connor and into the loving arms of our dictatorial doctor at the earliest possible moment. Dale could finally relax knowing Duke and everyone involved was safe and any hostile would have to face 200+ brothers-in-arms and one nasty War Dog before they could harm the man he loved.
A very emotional young man knocked at the office door of the Commanding General and requested admittance. Carlos walked in with his friend and through tears his friend admitted he was the one they were after. His parents consented to him living in the Castle because they felt he needed the additional protection. His life was threatened when his father refused to sell restricted technology to a friendly NATO country in Eastern Europe.
When this information was verified an Alpha Zulu "black ops" team made a trip to this friendly NATO country and convinced the individuals involved they might want to retire from public service for reasons of health. "Lead Poisoning" could and would be most lethal. Not to mention torture beyond anything they could imagine. Shooting an Alpha Zulu "brother" would never be tolerated.
Duke was furious and adamant he be transported to the White House so he could be with Dale. Doc made it perfectly clear that Duke had no rank in his medical facilities. "PRIVATE" Stone had no authority and Doc had a security team to enforce his medical directives. So, shut up and be a good patient and get out of my life as soon as possible.
Dale cleared his schedule and demanded the Secret Service allow him to travel to Fort Connor. He would be with Duke even if it meant resigning the Presidency. Duke was the most important person in his life and he would crawl over hot coals to be with him.
Duke awoke from a drug induced sleep to see a blurry vision of a tearful Dale grasping his hand. Duke assured Dale he was fine, he hurt like hell but he would survive. We've gone through this before so get your ass back to Washington and act like a President. I love you but the country needs you and comes first. Matt and I held our son and our tears of concern only bonded us tighter as a loving family.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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