Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2023 10:11:32 +0000 (UTC) From: Harry Broom Subject: Return-to-Barcelona 12 Return to Barcelona 12 Tom is injured They moved to the new apartment a month after returning from Paris. Klaus was pleased to have the privacy of his own room. Tom and Adam enjoyed sharing a room with each other and the fact that they had a separate lounge and dining room meant that they weren't on top of each other. Klaus was making some progress with his dissertation. The professor who had been supervising him had left and taken up a position in Australia, and Klaus had a new supervisor who seemed far more interested and committed to his work. Adam had a post-doctoral research post and was finding his feet in Johannesburg again. He kept regular contact with his sister Anna in Rustenburg. Tom was working hard in his surgery block when a terrible incident happened. He had come out of surgery when he came across a terrible fight in the hallway. A young person who seemed high was lashing out at nursing staff with a knife. He had already stabbed one woman who was clutching her wound. There was a lot of screaming, and there were no security staff around. Tom wrapped his medical coat around his arm and rushed in to confront the youth. He managed to disarm him and bring him under control but was stabbed in the process. Fortunately, the security staff arrived just then and were able to cuff the youth. Both Tom and the nurse lay on the floor bleeding profusely. Tom's colleagues were on the scene and assessed the situation. They took the nurse into surgery first and got her bleeding under control quickly. They took Tom to another theatre where they saw that none of his organs had been harmed. The consultant cleaned his wound and stitched him up. Tom was fortunate. The nurse's injuries were more serious, and she remained in theatre for some time. Tom was admitted to the surgical ward and the consultant called Adam. Adam called Tom's estranged mom and told her what had happened, and she promised to visit the next day. Adam and Klaus rushed to the Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital where Tom had been working. Adam was visibly shaken, and Klaus decided to drive. Adam had stopped and bought some flowers. They found Tom in a high-care ward on a drip, and he was very pale. Adam burst out crying as soon as he saw Tom and hugged him. Tom realised that the emotions around Hans' death hadn't been dealt with and that this situation had triggered sublimated emotions. Klaus hugged Adam and they sat quietly telling Tom how important he was to them. Adam called Anna and told her what had happened, and she said that she would come to Johannesburg first thing in the morning. Klaus and Adam left Tom to sleep and said that they would return the next day to see him. Anna arrived the next morning and wanted to see Tom as soon as possible. Adam called Tom's mother and offered to pick her up and she thanked him. Soon Adam, Anna, and Tom's mom were off to Soweto to see Tom. Adam and Anna filled Tom's mom in on what Tom had been up to and told her how he had disarmed a dangerous youth at the hospital. Tom's mother was very hesitant and nervous, as she hadn't seen her son since he had been at school. She didn't know how he would receive her. She had enough of her belligerent narrow-minded husband and decided that she would be with Tom regardless of any of the consequences. Tom looked much better. His face had colour and he was sitting up against the pillows. His mother approached him first and kissed him. She was sobbing: "Thomas I am so glad to see you. Thank God you are all right, I don't know what I would have done if you died. I love you, son, please, please forgive me for what I did to you." Tom was in tears, but glad to see his mother. Anna hugged Tom and told him how much she loved him, and then it was Adam's turn. Anna was reading the bed letter and the medical charts at the bottom of the bed when a nursing sister came in and told her that this was not allowed. She apologised and asked to see the consultant. Anna went off to find the consultant while Tom spoke to Adam and his mother. That evening things took a turn for the worse. Tom's temperature skyrocketed and his blood pressure dropped. Anna called the consultant, and it seemed that sepsis was setting in. Tom was delirious and they decided to move him into ICU. Anna was worried and called a physician friend who was an expert in the area. He immediately came in to work with the consultant. They took x-rays and established that there was nothing in the wound and then started Tom on more intravenous antibiotics. Tom couldn't receive visitors and that night Tom's mother met Klaus outside the ward. He told her a bit about himself and his experience in Germany. Adam sat in silence next to them, praying that Tom would be all right. The good news was that the nursing sister who had been stabbed was doing well and recovering. A former Jesuit priest who also worked as a specialist at the hospital came by when he heard that Tom had been stabbed. He introduced himself to Tom's mother and said a short prayer with her. He knew Anna and wanted to greet her too and tell her he was thinking of her. The head of psychiatry who had supervised Anna also came around to comfort her. Anna and Adam returned early the next morning. Tom looked a lot better, and the antibiotic regime seemed to be effective. His vitals were in the normal range and Anna was more at ease with the situation. The physician had also come in early and was happy with the progress. Tom was speaking again, and he even made a little joke about the last rights. Adam was so pleased. Tom was discharged a few days later and returned to the apartment to recuperate. Adam had stocked up with Tom's favourite foods and Klaus had hunted down some of Tom's choice magazines. Anna had returned to Rustenburg. Tom didn't want to lie in bed and preferred the couch in front of the window where Adam and Klaus entertained him. Klaus left Adam and Tom and went to university where he had a tea arrangement with his friend Ishaan. Klaus had decided that he would continue his friendship with Ishaan, but that he would tell him that he didn't want to pursue the sexual aspect. Klaus was far too close to Tom to want someone else. Adam, Tom and Klaus were a little on edge that day as they prepared dinner for Tom's mother who was coming over to see Tom and to see where he lived. They cleaned the apartment thoroughly and tidied things up. Klaus had filled the fridge and Adam was preparing a simple pie and chips for dinner. Tom wondered what they would talk about. Mrs Hart decided to use an Uber because there was limited parking at the apartment building. She got there just before 7 and had brought a beautiful bunch of yellow tulips. She had remembered that Tom was always fond of tulips as a boy. The evening turned out just fine. There was a lot to talk about, Rustenburg, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Paris. Tom wanted to know about his father and the Opus Dei. His mother brought him up to speed and it seemed as if his father was still as bigoted as ever. Mrs Hart left just after 9, Tom hugged and thanked her for visiting. Adam and Klaus cleared up and packed the dishwasher. They went to Tom's room and joined him on the bed. Adam kissed Tom and Klaus fondled Tom's cock, which hardened quickly, and Klaus sucked Tom off and Tom shot off quickly. Klaus and Adam showered together, and Adam returned to sleep next to Tom. The first time in weeks. It was good for Tom and Adam to be close again. Tom snuggled against Adam's back and had his one arm over Adam. Adam thought how close he came to losing Tom and was grateful to be with him. Klaus slept in his own room. The next morning Adam, Klaus and Tom discussed the possibility of joining Anna on the farm in Rustenburg for a short while. Tom was booked off work for another week and agreed that it would be good to spend time on the farm. Tom was due to see the doctor that day, and he thought that he could ask about traveling to Rustenburg, he was feeling much better and was also feeling a lot stronger. Ishaan had asked Klaus if he could join them on the trip to Rustenburg, and Adam thought it would be a good idea, but Klaus wasn't too sure. Adam said that it would be good for Ishaan to get away from his family and experience some independence. Tom liked Ishaan and also felt that he should join them. The doctor gave Tom the green light and they planned to leave on a Friday morning. Anna was happy with the arrangements and looked forward to meeting Ishaan. Ishaan was there bright and early and a little nervous to be leaving his comfort zone. He had an overnight bag with him and a bag of groceries that he wanted to give Anna. They packed the car and wound their way to Rustenburg. Adam was driving and was very careful going over bumps and avoided potholes as he knew that they might cause Tom some pain. Anna was on the veranda to meet them when they arrived. She had decided to go to work later. She hugged and kissed Tom and was so glad to see him doing so well, and she was also pleased to welcome Ishaan to the farm. Adam embraced his sister and was glad to see her. Klaus gave Anna a kiss, he was getting used to this touchy-feely stuff now and felt a lot more comfortable. Adam took Ishaan by the hand and showed him his room. He had given him the room that Hans would have slept in, and Adam gave him a light kiss on the cheek and welcomed him to the farm. Ishaan responded and gave Adam a hug. Anna got Tom to lie down and rest on the couch on the veranda, and she fetched him some freshly made lemonade. In the meantime, Dikeledi, the cook was preparing a feast for lunch. Klaus took Ishaan around the farm and introduced him to some of the staff and showed him where things were located. Klaus hadn't forgotten to remind Dikeledi that Ishaan was a vegetarian and that she catered for him. By then Anna had left to see some patients before the weekend. Dikeledi had set the table on the veranda and had gone out of her way to make the table look nice. She had put out the best cutlery and even used cloth serviettes, and she had made a vegetable pie for Ishaan. The view from the veranda was magnificent. The mountains stretched into the distance and the colours were inviting. They enjoyed the pie together and had fruit salad for dessert. Dikeledi kept a plate of food for Anna. That afternoon Tom lay on the couch on the veranda while Adam, Klaus and Ishaan walked to the valley and the rock pools. Ishaan hadn't been out in the "bush" much and was enjoying being in nature. Adam explained the geology of the place to him and pointed out one or two trees and he showed him the Aloe peglerae, a small, stemless aloe, which grows on the north-facing slopes of the Magaliesberg. "These plants are often found in small groups, and the leaves are greyish-green in colour and tend to curve inwards." He explained. Ishaan was taken aback by the breathtaking cliff faces and the narrowness of the valley. When they got to the rock pools, they took off their clothes to go for a swim. Ishaan was a little hesitant to go naked, but Klaus persuaded him. He had an erection and felt a bit self-conscious. They jumped in the pool and chased each other around. Soon they all had erections and Ishaan was more at ease. Adam laid their towels on a sandy patch, and they lay in the sun warming up. Adam leaned over and gave Ishaan a kiss while he slowly wanked him. Klaus went down and sucked Adam, and Adam then took Ishaan's slender cock into his mouth. He was an expert and played with his foreskin and tickled his balls. Ishaan squirmed. They eventually organised themselves into a circle and sucked until they all blew their loads. Adam was conscious of the history of the place and remembered the times at the pools with Hans when they were young. Klaus wondered what was going on, especially after the talk he had with Ishaan, he was a little confused. They lay in the sun for another half an hour before making their way back to the farmhouse, and Klaus and Ishaan spoke about their studies and how they could help each other. Anna was on the couch with Tom when they returned, his head on her lap, and she was stroking his hair, while they spoke. Adam went inside and got fresh lemonade and glasses and poured drinks for everyone. That night Adam made a light vegetable pasta for dinner, he had mainly used fresh mushrooms from a neighbouring farm. It got chilly on the veranda, and they moved inside where they continued their conversations in the lounge. Tom was tired and went to bed. Adam joined him and snuggled next to him. He told Tom what had happened at the pools in the afternoon, and commented on how much more relaxed Ishaan was. Adam wrapped his arms around Tom and held him firmly with his erection pressed against his arse and they fell asleep like that. Klaus joined Ishaan in his room. They took a shower together and kissed and felt each other's bodies as they soaped each other up. They dried each other and then climbed into bed. They were both incredibly aroused and continued to kiss and feel each other. They eventually ended up in 69 position and sucked each other. Ishaan was relatively new at this and followed Klaus' lead. Soon they were both coming into each other's mouths. They embraced and shared each other's cum. They lay together in the bed and soon fell asleep. Tom was the first person up and made coffee in the kitchen for everyone. Adam joined him and hugged him from behind. He nuzzled Tom's neck and told him how much he loved him. Anna hugged them both from behind and told them how good it was to have them all on the farm with her. Anna had invited Benjamin, the young Lutheran pastor who had buried Hans for lunch. She had become quite friendly with him, rekindling an old-school friendship. She had listened to a lot of the challenges he was experiencing and thought that the company would do him good. All of them, apart from Adam, had a lazy Saturday morning on the farm. Adam had helped the farm manager give the sheep some antibiotics. No easy task, and he showered before Benjamin arrived. Ben arrived at around 11 and they decided to open some beers on the veranda. Ben was introduced to Ishaan who had not yet met, and something stirred inside of him. A feeling that he hadn't had in years. Ben was glad to see Adam, Tom and Klaus again. Ben greeted Klaus in German and exchanged a few words. The conversation was easy, and lunch was ready in no time. Dikeledi had prepared a wonderful roast with vegetables as well as a vegetable bake. Ben was keen to find out more about Ishaan and sat next to him. Klaus noticed how Ben flirted with Ishaan, he was surprised as he never thought that Pastor Benjamin was gay when they first met. When he was with Tom in the kitchen getting drinks, they chatted about this. Tom was also surprised and suggested that they let things take their course. Klaus observed that Ishaan was connecting very well with Ben that the pastor and him spoke with ease and that the flirting seemed to go both ways. Anna had sliced up a fresh watermelon for dessert and this was very welcome on a hot afternoon.