Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:58:38 -0500 From: Eric Murphey Subject: Transitions Book 2 Chapter 13 I hope you all enjoy this installment of my story.I know a lot of you are reading it through Sparkys web page and thats pretty cool too. Thanks for all of your nice comments. I have cut back hours at work some. Im only working around 80 instead of 90. I am actually so busy I have to turn down work. I hate doing that. I need the money so I can start my own Accidental paradise. I appreciate all of you and am thrilled at all teh help you have all given to the children at Christmas this year. I have figured that from what all of you told me we have donated around $10,000 to different charities to help children. I think thats really fucking GREAT. You are all awesome. I imagine its actually higher than that because I know some of you dont email and thats OK too. We did great this year. I certainly hope that next year doesnt suck as bad as this one. Eric Hey donate to nifty if you dont and they disappear that would really suck. Transitions Book 2 Chapter 13 Eric wakes up the next morning to his phone ringing. "'Lo." He answers barely awake. "You have to be in court Tuesday at 11 am." Joy says. "Wha?" "I said you have to be in court on Tuesday at 11." Eric sits up in bed and rubs his eyes. "Why do I have to be in court on Tuesday?" "For Joey and Tran." "For what reason? This is awfully inconvenient at this time. I mean I don't even know if Tran can travel." "He can I talked to his doctor. Very nice man by the way." "Yes he is. How did you get the information on Tran?" "I'm his case worker, I can get anything." "Oh yeah didn't think about that." "So be there." She says and hangs up. He texts her the picture of him with the snake over his shoulders. "Aint scared of you. I'm tough." She sends him back a message. "Oh my god with your terrible fear. Almost phobia How?" "The boys threw my words in my face. Telling me I need to face my fears." "I never thought I would see the day." "Me neither." "See you Tuesday." Blah He looks at the time its barely 6. He has been sleeping later since he has the boys. They wear him out. But, in a good way he loves. He goes to take a shower and looks at his new kind of beard. He rubs his fingers over it to feel it. Kind of soft he thinks. Always thought they would be scruffy. He steps into the shower and is thinkig about court and how they are going to have to take off very soon. Once he gets out of the shower he calls Dr Thomas. "Hey Tom Tom Its Eric. Sorry I mean Dr Thomas. The boys got me doing that." "Its perfectly fine. I kind of like it." He says chuckling. "Look heres the thing. I need to get back to Indiana because I have to get to court. I need Tran released as soon as possible. I mean if he is OK to be released." "He is and I will get him in your hands in say two hours?" "Sounds great. Thanks so much." "Your more then welcomed. I need to have Dr Ross run some tests on Tran next week and then every day for a week after. So we can see if the treatment is working or has worked and he is in remission" "Lets hope." "Yes lets." "Have a great day sir." Eric says. "You as well. Safe travels." "Thank you." They ring off and Eric calls Tran. "Hey Ba." "Buddy we need to get your things together. We have to be back in Indiana tonight so we can go to court tomorrow." "Is everything alright?" "Yes everything is fine. We just rushed through custody of you and we have to go back and do it properly." "OK Good I was scared." "No reason. Its all going to be OK." "I know Ba. I will get my things together now." "Your a good boy." He swears he can hear him smile. "Its easy when I have a Ba like you." "PSHAW." "See you in a bit Ba." "Love you Tran." "Yes I love you as well." Eric walks into the room the boys have taken. "Guys we got to get up. We have to get moving and get home." They being the boys they are look at him. Smile and go pee. Once they are done they get their things together as does Eric. Once they have everything packed. Eric double checks to make sure everything is in order and they have everything. Once they do they grab their bags. Eric carrying Trans things as well as his own. They go down to check out. He walks up to the desk. "Yes we would like to check out." "Name?" "Eric Murphey." The man looks at Eric. "I have heard about you. I have something for you a gift from the hotel. He reaches under the counter and pulls out four very plush robes and warm looking slippers. "I was told when you check out to give these to you. I was also told that under no uncertain terms was I allowed to take no for an answer." Eric not knowing what to say say what comes to mind first. "Thank you." The man smiles at him. "You are very welcomed." Eric goes through the process of checking out. After which he and the boys head to the hospital. Once they get to Trans floor a nurse catches Eric and he signs all the needed paper work. Alejandro goes to Trans room and Joey looks at Eric and he goes to Beth's room. After Eric nods at him. Once Eric is done he heads to Trans room. "I bet your ready to get out of here." Eric says. "Yes I am." He says smiling. He grabs a couple of white trash bags with his things in them the hospital gave him. Eric just shakes his head thinking. Aren't we getting fancy now. Eric goes and gets Joey and they all head down to the truck and head back home again. They hop on the interstate and are driving about an hour and Eric stops at a drive through to get some breakfast. "Now remember guys when not if. But, when miss Julia asks how we ate we say.." "We say we ate properly nearly all the time and we always had green leafy veggies with every meal." They say in unison. "Perfect." The younger boys are in the second seat right behind Eric and Tran who are sitting up front. They have dozed off and Eric is paying attention to the road while Tran is just looking at the passing scenery. "So how did Brandon take you leaving?" "He was happy and sad. Happy I am going home. Sad we wont see each other all the time." "Makes sense. He is a good boy. I wish him and his dad the best. They seem like really nice people." "Yeah." Tran says and starts crying. "Ba you are going to be mad at me. I'm s-s-soorryyy." He says crying into his hands. Eric pulls over to the side of the road. Feeling that this needs all of his attention. "Buddy what am I going to be mad about?" Eric says putting his hand on Trans shoulder. "I know I shouldn't have. But, I just couldn't help it." Oh crap Eric is thinking. "Its just that he liked it so much. I had to Ba. Please forgive me. Pleeeaaase." He starts sobbing at this point. "I don't know what I'm forgiving. But, I assure you I will. No matter what it is." "I gave Brandon the train you gave me." He says looking at Eric his eyes full of tears and they are streaming down his cheeks. Tran has that crying look on his face his teeth showing. "OH shoot buddy that's OK. I had planned on getting him one anyway. We can just get you another one." "I don't deserve it. I give away gifts from you. I don't deserve anything." "You deserve a lot. I know how much you liked that train. It shows me that you are going to fit into this family perfectly. Not that I had any doubts before. But, that seals the deal. You are officially a Murhpey because you put someone else ahead of yourself. You are a good boy and I love you for giving your train to Brandon." "You do?" "Yes young man. Haven't you learned anything yet being in this family. Our motto is. If you cant help the person in front of you. What good are you? We live by that and we love to do things for people. We both know that Brandon wasn't getting a train anytime soon. Even though his dad got that money from our foundation. He wont spend it on something he feels is frugal. However he might because he does love that boy. But, either way now he wont have to because you are such a good boy. It shows you will be a great man when you are older. That you will also be a great Ba too." Tran wipes the tears from his face with his fore arm. "You really aren't mad?" "Not even a little. I'm extremely proud is what I am." Tran looks at him kind of confused and then smiles as he processes what Eric has said to him. Eric pulls back on the interstate and they drive a while longer. "Ba?" "Yes." "You think I will be a great father like you are?" "Yes. I have no doubt." Tran smiles. "You think I will be a great man?" "Absolutely." Tran smiles again. A little while later he asks. "Your proud of me?" "One hundred percent." Eric says and reaches over and rubs Trans head. Tran grins. "Ba I don't hardly remember my parents. I remember a little. I know they loved me a lot. I think they would be happy your my Ba now." "Thank you. That really means a lot." Eric says smiling. They drive for an hour or so and cross the border into Indiana and Eric starts singing Back home again in Indiana. Tran looks at him like hes crazy. "What its our state song?" "Really?" "Yes really. What are they teaching you boys in school?" Eric says shaking his head and continues singing. But, now in his head. They stop in Madison at at little burger place Mr Brown used to take him to. Had the best hamburgers ever. Mr Brown said almost as good as theirs. Eric always smiled and thought wow these are great. Our fries are better though. They all pile back into the SUV and head back home its only about two hours away. The boys now all in the back put on a video and watch it as Eric drives them the rest of the way home. They pull in the driveway and all pile out and stretch. "Oh its good to be home." Eric says. "Yeah it is poppi." They all get their things and take them to their rooms and take the dirty laundry down so Miss Julia can get to it when she has time. They all meet up in the kitchen after, as everyone is famished. Miss Julia is at the stove and working on something as they all come in. "I spose you boys ate nothing but junk whiles you was gone." She says tsking at them and pointing a wooden spoon. All three boys say in unison. "We ate properly nearly every time, and had green leafy vegetables with almost every meal." They all say smiling at her. "Youse boys shouldn't lie." She says smiling at them. "Sounds pretty rehearsed to me." She says chuckling and going back to working on supper for them. The boys set the table and get drinks for everyone. When Miss Julia is done she says. "I got to get going. I gots me a date tonight with a handsome man." "Oh?" Eric says raising his eyebrows. "Don't you be ohing me." She says lightly slapping his shoulder on her way out. The boys and Eric devour the food she had made. It was baked chicken breasts with lemon pepper. She also made green beans and boiled potatoes. They each enjoyed the meal and its simplicity and tastiness. Once they get done they clean their dishes off and put them in the dishwasher. "Dad can we watch a movie?" "I don't see why not." So they head to the living room and let Tran pick out the movie. He picks one he hasn't seen and they assure him its really good and they cant wait to see it again. They all snuggle in on the couch. Alejandro on Eric's lap and Joey on his right and Tran on his left. They are all enjoying the closeness of their family. Once the movie is over Joey wants to bowl and the others in in total agreement. They head downstairs and have a great time bowling. Tran still isn't very good compared to the others. But, he is having a great time anyway. Joey as usual is kicking everyone's ass. Alejandro though is very near him. Eric feeling the fatigue of driving doesn't do very well and the tiredness is overtaking him. After the second game Eric stifles another yawn. "Guys I'm pretty beat. I think I am going to bed. You boys don't stay up too late. Remember we got court in the morning." Eric says. "Sure dad we wont stay up too late." Joey says smiling. The others agree with grins. "I'm serious. I want you boys in bed and sleeping in an hour." "We will poppi." Alejandro says walking over to hug Eric. Eric picks him up and hugs him better and kisses him on the lips. "I love you to the moon and back." Alejandro giggles. "I love you to the moon and back twice." Alejandro says smiling. He sits Alejandro back down and Joey is next in line for his goodnight hug and kiss. Eric picks him up and hugs him hard. "Your a good boy. You know that?" "Your a good man you know that?" Joey says giggling. "Your silly. I love you buddy." Eric says and kisses his lips. "Dad love you too." He puts Joey down and Tran is waiting next. "Ba?" "Yes?" "Do you think it worked?" He asks with worry in his eyes. "I certainly hope so." Eric says taking the worried boy into his arms for a warm embrace they both seemed to need from each other. Eric kisses the top of his head. "I love you Tran. I'm really very happy you are a part of our family." "Ba I'm happy I am part of your family too." "No Tran OUR family." Tran looks up at Eric and smiles. "Our family." "Exactly." Eric says breaking the embrace. "Now I'm serious guys bed and asleep in an hour." They all do promise him they will be to bed and asleep in an hour. Eric heads up to bed and gets undressed and climbs into bed. He is laying there thinking of the farm the other Eric lives at. He thinks about the lovely little guys that Eric brought up and thinks about having a wank. He reaches down and strokes himself a couple of times and falls asleep before he can complete the task at hand. (punny huh?) Eric sleeps very well. So well in fact he doesn't feel Tran slide into the bed with him and snuggle up. But, by instinct he does wrap his arm around the boy. Eric dreams very real and vivid dreams about going to Argentina to visit the farm. Him and his boys. They have a fantastic time and when the time to leave comes they don't want to. But, know they must because they have obligations at home. When he wakes in the morning he feels four solid inches of rock hard boy cock pressed firmly against his legs. He kisses the top of Trans head and carefully slips out of bed. He pads to the restroom and turns the shower on. He takes his morning pee and steps into the shower. He lathers up and has his back facing away from the door and feels the cool air rush in as the door opens and closes. "Morning Ba." Tran says sleepily. "Good morning son." Eric replies cheerfully. "Want me to wash your back?" Tran asks. "Yes if you don't mind." Eric says. He feels Trans hands start to wash his back with a bar of soap in his hand. Tran continues and washes Eric's bum and gets between the cheeks very thoroughly. When he is done Eric turns around and smiles at him. "Thanks buddy. That felt really nice." "Anytime Ba." "Let me return the favor." Eric says taking the soap from Trans hand. Tran turns around and Eric gently lathers up Trans back. He works down to his lovely little firm globes and kneads them with the soap. He cleans very well between them as well making sure to feel his little rosebud as he does. Tran actually moans when he does this and kind of pushes back into him. Erics finger not penetrating him. When Eric is done Tran turns around and his cock is rock hard. "Um Ba?" "Yes?" "The guys and I have been talking. Why don't you love me like you do them?" "How do you mean?" He looks at Eric in the eyes and places his hand around his rock hard cock and slowly stokes his member. Eric nods understanding what he means. He gets on his knees in front of his boy and takes his lovely cock into his mouth. Tran lets out a whimper as Eric slowly starts to suck him. Tran puts his hands on Eric's head and slowly pumps into his mouth. "Oh Ba it feels good when the guys do it. But, not like this." He lets out between gasps of breath. It doesn't take him long before he is truly pumping quickly into Eric's mouth. He reaches his climax and shoots three small shots of boy jizz into Erics mouth. Eric tastes cum for the first time of someone other then him and he likes it. Once Tran has finshed his orgasm Eric slowly lets the cock from his mouth. "Feel better?" "Oh yeah." Tran says smiling with the I just came look in his eyes. "Im glad." Eric says opening the door to step out. "Ba let me do yours." "That's OK. I love you buddy and sometimes love is just giving and expecting nothing in return. I wanted to make you feel good. I always want to make you feel good. If its getting you a present. Sucking you like I just did. Or, just holding and hugging you." Tran smiles as Eric steps the rest of the way out of the shower. He towels off and goes to get dressed. He grabs his clothes and shoes and sits them on the couch in his room. Tran walks out and he is doing this naked and drying his hair. His cock is soft now and lovely to look at. Eric sits on the couch to get ready to dress and Tran walks over to him. He looks at him and smiles. "I don't expect anything in return." He says and bends down in front of Eric taking his cock into his hand. "You don't have to." Eric says to him. "I know. I want too." He says and places his mouth over the head of Eric's now quickly rising cock. In seconds his cock is rock hard as he watches it slip in and out of Trans mouth. Tran is stroking his cock with his hand at the same speed of his mouth. Eric leans back and moans as it feels so good. Eric gently runs his fingers through Trans wet hair. Tran slowly picks up the pace and the slurping sound he makes every few bobs is really turning Eric on. It doesn't take too long as its been a while for Eric. "I'm going to cum." He says warning Tran. Who takes his mouth off his cock and starts stroking vigorously. Eric feels his balls tighten and the first shot shoots out. It blasts into the air like a rocket ship. He shoots five more heavy loads and has after shocks as Tran keeps stroking him. Tran stops stroking Eric when Eric puts his hand on his. "You shoot a lot." "I think its a normal amount for a grown man." "I wanted to see how much you shot." Trans says as he towels Eric's cum from his hand and Eric's body. "Thank you buddy that felt great." "It was fun." "I'm glad you think so." "Why don't you go wake up the boys and get dressed. I will meet you all downstairs for breakfast. You want anything special?" "I want to try those sugar smacks I saw in the cabinet." "Then Sugar smacks it is." Eric says rubbing his fingers through Trans hair. Tran heads off to do as he was asked. Of course he is a boy and left the wet towel on the floor. Eric picks it up and puts it in the hamper. He gets dressed and heads to the kitchen to get breakfast ready for them. He puts a few boxes of cereal on the table to give them a choice. He makes them some juice and toast. As the last of the toast pops up the boys all appear at the table like magic. Each one grabs his preferred cereal and pours some into their bowl. As they begin eating Tran says. "You were right. All I had to do was ask." "Told you." Joey says smiling. "Yeah Poppi likes to make us feel good." Alejandro says taking a bite after. "Yes I do like making you boys feel good." Eric says agreeing. Once they are done they fiddle around a little before they go to court. Eric has them dress nicer then what they were. They had on jeans and t shirts. He made them put on suits and ties. He did the same. They looked a formidable crew as they walked into the court house. All looking very fine. Very fine indeed. Eric sees Joy and they walk over and sit next to her. "How you doing?" She asks. "Good." "Don't be nervous this is just regular stuff." When its there turn they walk into the court room and a different judge is presiding this time. They take their seats and wait as she flips through the paperwork. "Mr. Murphey. I have read all the information provided to the court. I see you wish to adopt both Joey and Tran is that correct." "Yes your honor. That is the ultimate goal. Though I know it takes forever from past experience." She looks over her reading glasses at him. "Bureaucratic bullshit." Shes says looking at him seriously. Eric nods. "Joy how are you doing today?" "Really good your honor. Thank you for asking." "I see here all of your paperwork. Is there anything else I need to know?" "No your honor." "Mr Murphey?" She says turning her attention back to him. "Yes ma'am?" "Why would you want to adopt a terminally ill child?" "He doesn't have an expatriation date on his foot your honor. As for him being terminal that is yet to be determined. He just went through a treatment program at St Jude's, and completed it yesterday. But, to answer your question. Its because he needs someone to love him. Its because we already do love him." He says waving his hands towards the boys. Tran smiles as he hears this. "So your honor I have love in my heart for him. He needs someone in his life and I want to be that someone. As do my other boys." She looks at him. "I didn't know he went through a treatment. Good luck young man." She says to Tran. "Thank you ma'am." He says. "Joey?" She says. He sits up straighter in his chair. "Yes ma'am?" "I need to speak to you and Tran in my office privately." She says and gets up and walks out the door behind her. The bailiff walks over to take the boys to her. They follow him and walk into her office. She is sitting behind her desk. She waves her hand out. "Please boys sit down." They sit in the green leather chairs in front of her walnut desk. They do as they are instructed. "First Joey let me start with you." He looks at her. "Do you want to be adopted by Mr Murphey?" Joey smiles broadly. "More then anything." "So you love him?" "With all my heart. I never had anyone love me as much as him except my gram." "Yes I saw she passed away. I'm sorry to hear that." "I miss her. But, its been forever ago." "Does Mr Murphey ever punish you?" "Yes ma'am he does." "How?" "Well, one time he got real mad at Alejandro and me. Because we did something he told us not to do. But, we did it anyway. He was so mad we couldn't bowl or play video games for a week. The only time we could watch TV was with him and only educational shows. But, I like them. So it wasn't bad really that part. But, not bowling that sucked. Oh sorry. I mean..." "Its OK. So you like bowling?" "I sure do. We got a bowling alley in the basement and when I first got home Dad and Alejandro taught me how to bowl. I'm really good at it. Its lots of fun." "Yes I like to bowl sometimes as well. You have a bowling alley in your basement?" "Sure do. But, dad always says its not an alley its only two lanes." "Sounds fun." "It is. I beat dad almost every time. But, sometimes he gets lucky. Cept at pinball. He always kicks my behind at that. I used to get upset but, he talked to me and told me that we cant be good at everything. He made me feel better about it. But, I still don't like losing." He says smiling. "He sounds like hes a good dad." "He is the best." Joey says grinning. "Tran." She says looking towards him. "Do you want Mr Murphey to adopt you as well?" He smiles. "Yes very much so. Ba. He makes me feel special. He makes me feel loved. He makes me feel like I'm a person not just a pain to get a check. I love him very much and I know he loves me." "Has he ever punished you?" "No ma'am. Well kind of once. But he just told me to stop doing something." "Did he scream at you?" "No he just raised his voice a little." "Joey is there anything you don't like about Mr Murphey?" "Yeah he always makes us do our homework right after school. Well, we have a snack then homework. But. I just want to play after school. But, dad always says that work must come before play." "Do you think he is right about that?" "Yeah. But, it doesn't mean I like it." He says. She chuckles at this. "Do you boys have anything to add to what I have asked? Do you have any questions for me?" Tran raises his hand. "You can just speak Tran." "Ma'am I have thought for a long time that no one wanted me. That no one cared. My Ba has proven to me I was wrong on both accounts. Someone does want me. And people do care. My Ba is an amazing man. He is the kind of man I want to grow up to be. That is if I do grow up. Ba never stops surprising me. When I started the treatments. It hurt a lot. I was really scared and Ba was with me the entire time. I could tell he was in as much pain as I was. In his heart anyway. He sat and held my hand told told me nice things as we went through the treatment. He has shown me love that I have never even known before. I remember my parents a little bit and I know they loved me. But, He has always shown me nothing but love. I thought I was going to be in big trouble because he gave me a really cool train set. But, I gave it to this other boy at St Jude's because his Ba is really struggling and I knew Brandon wouldn't get a train set for a long time. So like I said I gave him mine. When I told Ba I was really scared he was going to be mad. Because he gave it to me and I had no respect for it and gave it away. Instead he told me he was really proud of me for doing that. He told me its official that I am a member of the family because hows he say it Joey?" "If you cant help the person in front of you. What good are you?" "Yeah that's it. So he said I helped the person in front of me. He surprised me a lot. Because he gives me lots and expects nothing in return." Tran says thinking about this morning. "That was nice of you to do that." She says to him. Making him blush. "It just seemed like the right thing to do." "I can see why he was proud." "Boys you have answered my questions. Anything else?" They both tell her no and they are escorted back to the courtroom. They retake their seats at the table next to Eric and Alejandro. Eric smiles at them as they sit down. They smile back. After a couple of minutes the judge returns. Everyone stands up to show their respect and she has them sit. "Mr Murphey. I have talked to the boys and they seem very happy with you." "I'm thrilled to have them in my life." "So it seems. Mr Murhpey why do you want to adopt these two boys?" "Your honor my boys have had pretty hard lives so far. As I know you know from the case files you have read. I just want to give my boys a happy life. One that is evenly spread with work and fun. I want then to grow up to be happy, responsible men. I try very hard to set a good example for them to follow. I want to be a part of their lives and for them to be a part of mine. But, your honor to put it as simply as possible. Its because I love them with all of my heart. They are truly great boys and are easy to love." She looks at him a moment. "Are you prepared to take on full financial and legal responsibility for these two minors?" "Yes." Eric says answering immediately. "Joy I know this isn't Mr Murhpeys first rodeo as he has already adopted his son Alejandro. Do you see any reason whatsoever to drag this on any further then today?" "No your honor I don't. I have known Eric for most of my life. I not only trust him with these boys. I have trusted him with my own son. He is truly a good man." "That sounds good to me. Mr Murphey do you wish to adopt these two boys?" "Yes ma'am." "Tran do you wish to be adopted by Mr Murphey?" "Yes." He answers smiling. "Joey..." "Yes I do your honor I have never wanted anything more in my life." "Alright. That answers that question. So as of this moment forth Joey and Tran will be known as Tran Murphey and Joey Murphey. The state at this time gives full custody and parental right to Mr Murphey for the mentioned boys. Congratulations." She says and slams down the gavel smiling. "Thank you your honor." Eric says tears rolling down his cheeks. "If you cant help the person in front of you. What good are you?" Shes says smiling at him. The boys, Joy, and Eric all laugh. "I truly do wish you all a life filled with happiness and joy." The judge says smiling. "Thank you your honor. You have made me the happiest boy ever." Joey says racing across the courtroom and around the bench and proceeds to hug her. She hugs him back. "Now you be a good boy and do your homework first like your dad says. He is right about that." She says softly to him. "I know. He is usually right." He says smiling at her. "Alright Murhpey family. Have a nice rest of the day." Joy, Eric and the boys all leave the courtroom. "Did you know she was going to do that?" Eric asks Joy. "I had no clue. She is rather unorthodox at how she handles things. But, she apparently just wanted to cut through the bureaucratic bullshit." She says giggling. The boys are in a group hug. "Now we are for real brothers." Alejandro says hugging them. "Yeah we are." Joey says. "We were for real brothers before. This just makes it legal." Tran says smiling and hugging his brothers. "I wish I would have know we would have a big party." Eric says to Joy. "Still can." "We have to go to Los Angeles tomorrow. But, when we get back for sure." "I forgot that's tomorrow." "Yep. It may be fun." "I hopes so. I got to get back to work but, I will talk to you later. Congratulations." "Thanks." Eric says and they hug and part ways. "C'mon sons lets go home." Eric says smiling at them. Once they get in the Escalade it is constant excited chatter about what happened. Eric included in the excitement. When they get home Miss Julia is in the kitchen and making some cookies. "Whats all the excitement about?" Shes asks as they enter the kitchen. "We are really a family now." "Whats this now?" She says giving Eric a questioning look. "The adoption went through. Its official these are all three my sons." He says grinning. "Well, that is good news then." She says laughing her loud laugh. "Sit down now. Let me get you boys some cookies and milk." She does just that. As they sit down Eric's phone rings. "Hello?" "Yes Mr Murphey. There was a last minute cancellation for the show tonight. Is there any way possible Joey can come on a night early?" "Its kind of late notice. I mean we just got home and we need to get to the airport and pack and it just seems like a lot." "Not a problem. I will have a car come pick you up in an hour. It will take you to the airport and don't bother packing. If you want or need anything we will buy it for you. So please come out a day early?" "Joey you want to go on TV tonight?" Eric asks like its an every day question. Joey looks at him. "Sure didn't have nothing else planned." He says. "Alright. I suppose we can do it tonight." "Great. You don't know how much I appreciate this." "Sure." "I will see you all in a few hours then." "I suppose so." They ring off and Miss Julia gives them all warm cookies and milk. Even Eric which kind of surprises him as she has been on him about eating too much bad food. Once they are done Eric says. "Boys go get some things packed for California. Its warmer there so pack some shorts and t-shirts too." The boys race off and do as they are told. Eric goes to his room and unpacks his suitcase from Memphis. Something he already had the boys do. Bad example he thinks to himself. He packs the suitcase back with clothes for a warmer climate and carries it downstairs. He checks the boys on the way and they are getting theirs done as well. After a few minutes the boys are all downstairs and Eric is sitting on one of the couches by the piano. Looking out of the wall of windows. "Dad what should I play tonight?" "I don't know. Whatever you feel like I guess." "Kay." Hes says and sits at the piano and starts playing part of songs then moves on to another. Alejandro and Tran are sitting on either side of Eric. After around twenty minutes Eric hears a knock at the door. "That's our ride guys." They all get up and grab their bags and walk out to see a huge limo. "Cool." Joey says. He jumps into the back after the driver opens the door. Eric helps the driver put the bags in the trunk. "Nice house the driver says." "Thanks. I wanted it since I was a boy." "Nice that dreams come true." The driver said kindly. They head to the airport and Eric thinks its rather nice being driven instead of having to battle traffic. They arrive at the airport and the driver pulls out on the tarmac of the local airport. There is a private jet waiting for them. Even Eric is impressed. He has never flown on a private jet before. Even though they can afford it. He sees no reason to waste that kind of money. A couple of people grab the bags from the trunk and put the on the plane. Eric tips out the driver a hundred bucks and they get on the plane. "This is so cool dad." "Yeah it is." Eric says looking around at the opulent atmosphere on the plane. "Alright gentlemen if you would be so kind to strap in we can take off." The pilot says as he steps into the cockpit. So this is how stars live. Eric thinks as he straps himself into a large very comfortable leather seat. The boys do as well. Witrhin a few minutes they were taking off. All three boys looking out the window as they do. Eric smiles and thinks. Is this the beginning of a complete life change for Joey. Is he going to be a star now? He certainly has the talent. That much is certain. With those thoughts Eric drifts off to sleep.