ALPHA ZULU 69 MEMOIRES

 

Chapter 095 – Disaster Strikes

 

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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: 1st 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)

Dale Gordon Longdick Allman: Adopted Son of Matt Longdick and Jason Allman

Danny Henry: Four Star Brigadier U.S. Army (Base Commander Fort Connor)

Dillion Dwight: General (4 star), U.S. Army – Medical Director of Fort Connor

Date Masamune: Colonel, U.S. Army – Protector of David Longdick-Allman

*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, Major: U.S. Army (Aide to General Meat and General Goodman)

*Harold Manfred, Captain: U.S. Army – Protector of David Longdick-Allman

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: Major (2 star) General, 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

Lucas Daniel Fairbairn: Captain, U.S. Army – Protector of Michael "Allen" Roberts

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: 1st Sergeant, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 War Dog

Michael "Allen" Roberts: Adopted Son of Matt Longdick and Jason Allman

Napoleon Malinois: 1st 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: 1st Sergeant, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu 69 War Dog Handler

Roger DeSoto: Major (2 star) General, 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

Wilhelm "Willy" Rogers: Colonel, U.S. Army – Protector of Larry Winter-Jannson

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

 

 

Oliver and I and our adjutants received an invitation to the annual "Ambassadors Reception" at the White House. To our surprise each of our sons also received an invitation indicating a +1. Our long "round the world" excursion really took its toll on the kids Tux so a trip to our friendly tailor definitely needed to be scheduled for the near future. Asking Logan if I could mooch a few bedrooms at his Penthouse he commented after the fantastic vacation you gave us I could never refuse you anything.

 

After a wonderful brunch Willie took Larry off for his fitting and when he returned Date headed out with David. David had two additional security officers from Worthington Executive Services accompanying them. The fitting took less than an hour and as our team exited the tailor shop a white van cut off our "beast", squealed to a stop in front of our group and two AK-47 opened fire on the two Worthington Security men putting them down with multiple hits to their body armor. A third man was trying to drag David into the van and Date went into full protector mode throwing himself into the van and attacking the three attackers in a vicious battle that turned the white van red with the blood of the attackers. One of the Worthington Service protection detail although wounded had enough strength left to throw his Glock into the van close to David's hand. David immediately sent three 9mm round into the back of the driver seat as the Van started to pull away. Feeling the van continue he remembered what his fathers had said about body armor and put two rounds in the back of the drivers head. The van swerved erratically and crashed. The crash dislodged David from his captor and he immediately put the last round in the Glock directly between the eyes of his abductor.

 

Date was still fighting with two abductors who were pummeling him with a vengeance even with blood streaming from their faces from the damage Date had made defending David. David was now free and could grab Date's leg and his ankle Beretta. David emptied the clip into the face of one abductor. Date was now free to neutralize the final person.

 

Finally able to leave the van Date was severely injured and covered in blood. David had been protected but was in shock from killing three of the abductors. Yes, he was trained how to fire a gun and defend himself so why was he so shaken over his actions. He immediately asked OPS for medical assistance and that four abductors had been neutralized. He was unharmed but needed additional security immediately both to protect him and his injured protection detail.

 

The Capital police were first on the scene and in their stupidity handcuffed David as a suspect in HIS kidnapping attempt. Oliver and I raced to the scene followed by a full security detail of Executive Services Protection staff. Seeing my son handcuffed and Date being loaded into an ambulance I went into Command OVERLOAD! The ranking police officer present was the recipient of the ass chewing of his life. "If my son doesn't have his handcuffs removed in the next thirty seconds your next supervisor will be a "meter maid". "HE IS THE VICTIM YOU STUPID FUCKED UP IDIOT!"

 

I ordered two of the Executive Services personnel to accompany Date in the Ambulance as David came rushing into my arms. David was in tears and begging to be taken to Date. The police present refused to let us leave and I became hostile to the MAX! "I am a Six Star General of the Armies of the United States and Ambassador for the President. Give me your business card and I'll have an Army JAG attorney contact you to arrange a time for you to take David's Statement. Otherwise, if you fail to let us leave and see to the care of our injured comrade the next call you will receive will be from a very pissed off President of the United States." I turned to David and told him not to say another word to anyone, we were leaving. Oliver, David and I returned to the Beast and were escorted to the trauma hospital by a military police escort.

 

The Emergency triage team took one look at a blood covered David and headed him to a trauma room, stripped him naked and gave him a head to toe exam assuring he hadn't received any injury. When I asked about the condition of Date we were advised he had some serious internal injuries from bullets impacting his body armor and a number of broken ribs which had also caused internal injuries. The trauma team was still assessing him and we would be kept advised of his status. I assigned two MPs to his security and two more to protect David and to make certain no one was allow contact with my son... NO ONE!

 

My next call was to SecDef who immediately commented he had been briefed on my situation. How was David and Date? I appraised him as to the current status but the detective has some idea David was part of the attackers and responsible for the deaths. I need a JAG officer immediately before this gets out of hand. SecDef said he'd have one with me within the hour. Until then, have security keep him contained and out of the reach of everyone. We don't need a comment taken out of context biting us in the ass down the road. "Anything you need, just hit your com and I'm here for you."

 

What should have been a normal shopping trip turned into a kidnapping attempt with multiple hostiles killed. I knew the shock of what David had done hadn't reached his brain yet and Doc and the Chaplain would be working overtime with PTSD counseling once David realized he had killed three people. Even being justified when you take a life you lose part of your soul.

 

SecDef was true to his word and within the hour a senior JAG officer walked in and went head to head with the police who were demanding access to David and Date. THAT ISN'T GOING TO HAPPEN! Date is in surgery and in no condition to answer any questions. David is in shock and won't be available for any questions until he is evaluated by an Army physician. STILL a confrontation continued between the JAG attorney and the police. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Asking OPS to connect me with Dale I gave him an overview and asked if he could have a federal writ issued barring anyone from contact with Date and David until they had been evaluated by an Army physician and found to be mentally capable to answer questions and defend their actions. The injunction was hand delivered by the Attorney General of the United States who made it clear there was no appeal. LEAVE!

 

Finally, a week later Doc said Dale had reached a point where he could explain the actions that had been taken. His JAG attorney demanded a prosecuting attorney be present during the interview and he would discuss each question with his client before any answer was given. Both Fathers would be present during any and all questioning and if any member of the police or prosecuting attorney staff attempted to contact his client without him present, it would be a career ending event!

 

David was meticulous explaining the events and how he got access to a firearm to do so much damage. For a teenager to kill three hostiles is quite a feat. Where and how did you learn this ability. After quietly discussing the question with his JAG attorney his attorney announced the training David received was "CLASSIFIED" and the individuals present didn't have the security clearance to receive such information. After two hours of questioning David our attorney ended David's interview and added do you really want to continue and challenge Date, a war hero who defended the life of the person he was assigned to protect and only inflicted damage on the kidnappers in hand to hand combat. It is time for you to close this incident as "JUSTIFABLE" and let these people attempt to return to a normal life.

 

David was adamant about visiting Date and being with him till he could be transferred to Fort Connor. When the nursing staff told him visiting hours were over he simply said they didn't have the authority to make him leave and if they touched his body there were six men in the hall with side arms who would show them the error of their ways. END OF DISCUSSION! (David was learning my bad habits, I needed to be more careful around him.)

 

I had to admit my sons were quite the "hot studs" dressed in their Tux as we boarded our Jet to Washington and to attend the Ambassador's reception. To my shock I found a "store-a-way" on our Jet as Date had gone AWOL from medical and I knew Doc would be in medical ass kicking mode when we returned. After all he did defending our son Date deserved a parole from Medical and a night of partying. I knew it was a conspiracy when David produced his Mess Dress Uniform from the storage compartment and my highly decorated war hero looked every inch of the amazing man he was.

 

I was always amazed at the beauty of the Samurai Sword Date wore with his Mess Dress Uniform. I knew from reading his file he had been granted permission to wear it with his dress uniform at appropriate functions. What I didn't know it was originally owned by his name sake and had been passed down from father to son for over 500 years.

 

None of us knew that Date would be the guest of honor at the reception tonight. As the President thanked all the Ambassadors present for their continued support of the United States he comment it was his honor to introduce the Ambassador from Japan who had a presentation to make on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor. Would Colonel Date Masamune please come forward. The Japanese Ambassador extoled praise upon this heroic Japanese-American. His actions only honored his Samurai heritage and gave much honor to both his family and to his Emperor. The Emperor has bestowed upon Date Masamune a high honor as a living Samurai and bestows upon him the Order of the Chrysanthemum Throne. Date was presented with a diamond encrusted Chrysanthemum hung from a neck ribbon indicating the royal colors of the Japanese Emperor. Date bowed in honor to the Ambassador and asked him to thank the Emperor for such a high honor to his unworthy servant. (Definitely a future diplomat!)

 

As the party was breaking up Date was the center of attention with much awe to his high award from the Japanese Emperor. David was at his side and a true diplomat impressing everyone present. Suddenly, Date yells GUN to the shock of everyone present and covers David with his body. Two rounds struck him in the back driving him to the ground on top of our son. The secret service immediately neutralized the attacker only to be in shock it was one of their men.

 

After being evaluated in the trauma center Date was found to have a couple of additional broken ribs and two bruised lungs. Doc wanted him back in his medical NOW and he was doing some four star ass kicking to make it happen. Date boarded our jet and accepted his fate from our demonic demanding doctor. We all had the experience over the years but none of us had ever gone AWOL on him. This wasn't going to be a loving reunion and a seething doctor met us with a security detail to take HIS PATIENT to HIS MEDICAL! Everyone promised to visit but we all knew RESISTANCE WAS FUTILE and Date was in the best medical care in the United States Army.

 

Doc was in a pleasant fatherly mode when we visited Date in medical the next morning. He comment to all us conspirators he wanted to bring us all up on charges of conspiracy but seeing how POTUS himself was nominating our little hero for the Medal of Honor he was admitting defeat. Just get healthy and get out of HIS medical. Date was in shock at the news and that his actions warranted such a high award. POTUS was honoring him for his fast actions not only saving David but the lives of many of the Ambassadors present. Don't be surprised to receive similar honors from many countries of the Ambassadors present. You are an international hero Date Masamune as David gently wrapped his arms around the man he loved.

 

Date rose from his bed, gave our chief medical officer a Salute and told Doc he always had his highest respect. Our young addition was truly becoming a Diplomat in addition to being an Officer and a Gentleman.

 

Within a few months and one of the rare times I was proud to wear our gaudy Ambassador uniforms Date Masamune was honored by the Army of the United States as its Commander-in-Chief presented him with our nations highest award the Medal of Honor. All the military personal present including us Six Star Generals snapped to attention and saluted this man of honor.

 

At the reception that followed I privately thanked POTUS for bringing this fantastic man into our lives and also commented he was going to make a fantastic addition to our family. POTUS would in a few years be invited to the marriage and eternal bonding of our son and his partner. Yes, Date received high military honors from the countries of the Ambassador present but he always remained the humble Samurai and a true Army warrior.

 

In a private conversation with POTUS he admitted not even the White House was safe from this subversive group. What isn't know publically is the shooter had a tattoo of the "Knights" logo on his arm. "A member of my Secret Service tries to kill someone in the White House!" David isn't safe anywhere, even in the White House. Protect him with every asset you have and let me know what I can do to help. You have the full support of the total government. "PROTECT THAT IMP!"

 

When winter break from school rolled around our family was in anticipation of the sun and sand enjoying a visit to the U.S. Virgin Island. The Governor met our plane when it landed and to our shock (and private humor) the Governor invited Date to a formal reception in his honor and of course the rest of us, Worthingtons included, could attend. Logan, Alex and T&T were happy for once not to be the center of attention. This might actually be a vacation and they could unwind and relax. Now if no "lost puppies" show up to cause us to change our priorities.

 

Nothing is more romantic than passion, romance and sex on a moon lite beach at night, the gentle pounding of the waves and the breeze against our bare flesh. Oliver was taking the "walk of shame" the next morning and I only hoped there wasn't a video of our beach excursion taking by an overhead spy satellite playing on the big screen in POTUS's Sit room the next time we visited the White House. Hell, I'm married to the man what do you expect me to be doing on a romantic vacation, playing solitaire in my hotel suite? "I'm still in love with this hot stud I married!"

 

Everyone had a wonderful vacation and I had to chide Date about needing to widen the door of our jet so he could get in without having to turn his head sideways. Date took all our comments in good humor because he knew we all loved and respected him. David had to comment you all love and respect him but his hot body is all MINE!

 

Even Doc commented when he did our "off base" exam that we looked better, acted better, our vitals were better, the sun and sand really helped immensely. I told him I recommended it highly for over worked and under paid doctors. (He failed to see my humor.)

 

Finally, we could relax in the comfort of our own home and our own beds. As I was enjoying the comfort of our bedroom cuddling with a wonderful partner a blood curdling scream echoes through our quarters as Oliver and I grab our side arms and race to find the source. It was David being held in the secure arms of Date. After months of being our normal carefree son it was obvious that PTSD was rearing its ugly head. I brought up Doc on my com and asked him to sedate David for the night. He and the Chaplain could work up a game plan to help my son in the morning. As for tonight, he needs sleep and security of being with the people who love him.

 

David was so apologetic as he emerged from his bedroom the next morning. He didn't know what really happened... he was just terrified and so concerned for all of us. He couldn't control his emotions. Date held him, kissed him and said lets go take a hot shower. Then we eat breakfast and then WE talk with the Chaplain and see what needs to be done to help you return to your loveable self. I could have ordered David to see the Chaplain and seek help but coming from Date and knowing it was asked out of his love of him it made refusal impossible. We still had 2 ½ years before we could petition the court and emancipate David so he had control of his money. I hoped David hadn't realized that even when the threat of the "Knights" has passed there will always be the threat of someone wanting to kidnap him for his money. We will always need to be proactive and vigilant.

 

I turned to Oliver and confessed for the first time I felt inadequate as a parent. Our estate will be adequate for our sons to live a comfortable life and besides all that money being a target on David's back will all that power and influence ruin his life. Oliver turned to me and reminded me unless our son was dead that money was his when he turned of age and neither of us were wishing any harm on our son. Time for me to have a heart to heart with the Chaplain and bare my soul to a man I trust with the lives of every person at Fort Connor.

 

Asking permission to discuss my situation with Doc I commented he was my next stop if you didn't have any suggestions. "I yield to your judgement." "I TRUST YOU!" Within 30 minutes my com goes off and Doc only utters three words: "YOU – MEDICAL – NOW! My die had been cast and now I had to face the consequences.

 

Doc's first words set the tone of our conversation: "You are a six star idiot who I love as my father!" I never want anything to happen to you so don't let me ever hear about a potential problem from anyone other than yourself. Let me run some tests and I'll have a better problem if this is an "organic" problem or something else... (Like me going out of my mind?).

 

Doc asked to see me and Oliver in medical immediately after our staff meeting. When the door closed he sat down and held our hands as a concerned friend and not the demonic doctor which was his reputation. Viktor, your neuro transmitters are all screwed up and considering all the stress in your life I can only start to imagine why. We can bring them back to normal with medication over the next few months but really you have to change your lifestyle and I mean drastically.

 

Unless you want to face my wraith and find yourself a zombie in my medical pumped full of psychotropic drugs you will do the following. 1) A minimum of a week family vacation removed from any stress or strain every six months. 2) A long weekend vacation with your family between your six month vacations. THESE AREN'T SUGGESTIONS! I will retire you before I end up burying you! I turned to Oliver and said he has made the kids very happy and I guess this place can run without us for a while. General Jackson will be earning those four stars on his shoulder.

 

I asked for a family meeting in our quarters immediately after dinner tonight. The minute I told everyone I had a long meeting with Doc today the dam broke and the tears flowed from our sons concerned I was dying. No, I'm going to be around for a long time one way or the other but Doc has demanded we take a long family vacation every six months and a long weekend get-a-way in between. Doc is putting me on some meds to balance my brain activity so if you see me acting strangely make sure to tell Doc and Oliver. I won't be offended. The last thing I want to do is hurt any of our family here at Fort Connor. As for now this is information for our family only with the inclusion of Doc and the Chaplain.

 

David and Larry rushed to hold me, hug me and smother me with kisses. I was happy they didn't consider themselves too old to love their old man. Just keep that going until you give me grandkids to spoil. And, I'm sure going to encourage them to start their families as soon as they have started their careers.

 

I knew Larry would become part of the Worthington Brain Trust and no one knew what path the future held for David if he lived long enough to become an adult. I knew David would be a humanitarian I could be proud to call my son and I would do everything my "stars" would allow me to do to help him on that path.

 

Without warning: ALERT, ALERT... radar indicates a mass of drones inbound and it looks like the plague of Egypt. After a running battle with the drones for over an hour thousands of rounds of shotgun shells expended they didn't stand a chance of reaching David but definitely had succeeded in scaring the shit out of him. (We were policing shell casings all around camp for over a month.) He was a basket case and I told Date to take him to bed and if he couldn't manage David's stress by non-medical means I wanted to know immediately so Doc could sedate him.

 

Doc didn't need to make a house call that night and David was definitely doing the "walk of shame" the next morning. I privately thanked Date and he commented "No thanks needed"... "It was indeed a personal pleasure"! David came to me after school and thanked me for being such a great and understanding father. Although, I don't know which is better... having a drug hangover from Doc sedating me or squirming in my seat after Date fucks my brains out all night. At least option 2 is more enjoyable. "Thanks Dad!"

 

We took our mini vacation to New York City and while returning to our hotel after enjoying a wonderful movie we were stopped by a young man wielding a knife demanding our possessions. He changed his attitude when four Uzi's were leveled at him and we watched his pants being soaked with urine as it ran down his legs.

 

A uniformed police officer saw our automatic weapons and immediately drew his service revolver and ordered us to FREEZE. I informed him I was Army Special Forces and this was my security detail. Once he saw my Army ID he holstered his weapon and asked me to have a seat in a small nearly empty bodega. Why wasn't I surprised when within a short period of time the New York Police Commissioner arrived and profusely apologized for what had happened in his city. Handing Oliver and I each one of his courtesy cards he asked if we would allow his officers to return us to our hotel. We accepted graciously and left town early in the morning before the media got wind we were ever there.

 

The boys couldn't stop laughing about the poor crook who tried to stick us up wetting his pants till it was running down his leg and onto the sidewalk. We definitely ruined his night and they had plenty of bragging rights to share with their friends at Fort Connor.

 

Doc wasn't happy when I saw him for more blood tests in the morning. "I send you on a long weekend vacation to relax and you turn it into the `Gunfight at the OK Corral'"! I had to laugh at Doc saying I never knew someone could piss their pants and then run so fast with urine running down their leg. We both had a hearty laugh.

 

Doc was happy my blood chemistry was returning to normal and he comment I could return to a more active work schedule but if he found me putting in over 10 hours a day I'd pay the price and definitely wouldn't enjoy it. "Message received and UNDERSTOOD!" (RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!)

 

I liked the new me who could turn off the office lights and head home to spend the night with his family. Other than any incursion it was as normal a family as "The Cleavers" (Leave it to Beaver for those of you too young to remember black and white television [Google it!].) It wouldn't be long and both of our sons would be in residence at the "Castle" and freshmen at Harvard. I hoped we had prepared them for real life and I knew they couldn't be in better or safer hands than Roger and Juan. I did video conference with them and recommend they start ordering combat shotguns in small amounts so the Pentagon didn't give them any hassles. Stockpile all the 12ga magnum shells you have space to store because drones are damn difficult to hit. They thank me for my "words of wisdom" and would give it their immediate attention.

 

When we as a family started to talk about being "empty nesters" and our sons going off to college both Oliver and I were shocked when our sons told us unless we agreed to adopt at least one "little brother" both of them were staying at home and living off their parents. I laughed at them and then told David with the money he gets when he is emancipated I was planning on living off of him. We all roared in laughter as we hugged and kissed each other.

 

Seriously, Dads... you are still both young men and so many children need parents. Don't deprive them of your love and we'll be the best big brothers possible for him. Oliver and I had tears running down our face, we had indeed raised two wonderful boys and how could we say NO consider we had instilled the values in their lives.

 

OPS advised I had a secure video conference call from Logan. Where would I like to take it. I'm at my desk so in my office please. Logan was all smiles as he said we were invited for our mid-vacation get-a-way to stay at the Penthouse and no arguments unless you want me to take this to a higher power... i.e. DALE! Ok, OK... I yield how does this weekend fit into your schedule. Just fine, arrive midafternoon Friday and be prepared for a surprise.

 

Dinner with the Worthingtons on a Friday night was a feast, delicious but far from healthy food. All good things in moderation I keep telling myself. It was a real family meal with Logan, Alex, T&T, SD and even Angus and their partners sharing the moment with us.

 

Logan turned to Oliver, Willie, Date and myself telling us to go grab our side arms we are taking a short walk. Asking the rest of the family to wait patiently in the Great Room we all wondered what Logan was doing. We exited the Penthouse and walked to the opposite end of the main corridor. Swiping a security key card we entered a cavernous space: Penthouse #2. Advising SD and Angus this was on the market for an exceptional low price it would be a good investment purchase for David's portfolio. Also, turning to our sons, you are going to need a residence once you graduate from Harvard and this is as secure a place as you'll find unless you build another "Camp Phoenix". Worthington Executive Services can contract for the security services and your fathers will have a place to call home when they want to get away from Fort Connor.

 

I comment to Logan we have a get-a-way place to call home... YOUR PENTHOUSE! Actually, even if you don't want to reside here it is still a great investment property and definitely has all the right perks for a young man of established wealth. It won't be on the market for a few weeks and I know SD and Angus can get it well below asking price. The sellers are motivated to sell as they are entering a retirement home and I'm only aware of the sale because of my good relations with the Marriott Manager.

 

As for how to have it furnished, with the money you will have when you turn of age you can have design experts finish it any way you want. We simply kept the ambience of Mama Bear in our Penthouse out of our love and respect for her. Talk it over with your family and let me know by the end of the week so SD and Angus have plenty of time to beat anyone else to an offer.

 

David, Date, Larry and Willy had a long private conference with Hayao about security concerns once they graduated from Harvard and started their own families. What did Hayao think about something like the Penthouse. He commented actually right now the Penthouse was more secure than the White House. If you can find something like the Penthouse buy it before someone else does. That sealed the deal in the minds of our sons and their partners.

 

We had a long family meeting before we video conference with SD and Angus and added them to the mix. If they could find a way to make certain Logan and Alex wouldn't have a subversive group inheriting Penthouse #2 if David was killed before he came of age the family was in complete agreement of the purchase. As for any renovation, let's keep this simple and put it on the books as an investment property till David turns 18 and then we can work with the architects and designers to customize it.

 

Before the Penthouse could even start to be listed it was purchased by David's Trust and Logan and Alex now had two young neighbors who they would love as family once they completed their education. We all actually lived long enough to see the day David was emancipated and the Judge ordered his trust be transferred to him without restrictions. Thanking the judge we fathers immediately asked his attorneys to meet with us. David now needed a will, advanced directives, a durable power of attorney and whatever else a man of David's wealth would require. We would leave it to David to meet with them but I wanted it finalized and on file with the court immediately. We may have adverted the threat of the Knights of the Golden Circle but now with the wealth David has he is the target for every subversive and homophobic organization in the world. It is best if we are proactive.

 

Asking Logan if we could spend the night at the Penthouse as the attorneys will deliver the documents for David's signature at 1300 hours tomorrow. I want you to review the decisions before David signs on the dotted line.

 

I was proud of my sons when we reviewed the documents with his attorneys:

 

 

The entire family was both shocked and proud of our Son as Willy and Larry wrapped him in their arms and told him he didn't need to buy their love... they would love him even if he was penniless.

 

Date was more tactile as he took his hand and walked Dale to their assigned bedroom. Everyone in the Penthouse knew how they celebrated the news of the evening. Memo to everyone: Make certain the architect puts sound deadening foam in the walls of ALL the bedrooms!

 

The last event of our amazing evening is when SD and Angus present us with the files on five young men who needed forever families. You son has issued you your marching order so let us know your selection and we will get the ball rolling.

 

We looked at each other and wondered if Mama Bear ever realized when she started the Alpha Zulu program what an impact it would actually have on needy children in the future. She would be so proud... as proud as we are of such a beautiful and wonderful woman and our family she made possible.

 

 

 

TO BE CONTINUED...

 

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