Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 08:57:27 -0400 From: JJ Rockwood Subject: Zachary All Grown Up Chapter 103 Zachary All Grown Up Chapter 103 By JJ [ jjrockwood000@gmail.com ] SINCE 1992 NIFTY HAS BEEN BRINGING US GREAT ENTERTAINMENT PLEASE DONATE!!! Chapter 103 We run to the truck trying not to get too wet. Of course the clouds open up right when we are getting out of work. It is Friday April 12, 2024; Zachary mumbles 'I'm soaked. I can't believe it.' Suddenly there is a flash of lightening followed by thunder that shakes the ground. I say 'That was close there wasn't time to say one Mississippi.' Zachary says 'Geez it's just 2:35 I hope Stephen and Eric haven't gotten caught in this.' I answer 'I'm afraid they are this is around the time the bus hits the corner.' Zachary asks 'What are the plans for the weekend?' I reply 'Now it depends on the weather. I wanted to turn the garden over and maybe throw Turf builder down on the lawn. Why?' Zachary says 'Just wondering that's all. I think Stephen is almost out of cookies and his Easter candy. Hard to believe Easter was two weeks ago. Geez is it me or is it getting cooler out.' I answer 'No the temperature is dropping.' There is another flash of lightening and another sonic boom. The rain has not let up at all. I turn into our street; back into the driveway; we grab all our things and make a run for it. Inside we put our things down and strip down. The two of us are soaked we race upstairs to dry off and grab some dry clothes. In the bathroom I grab a towel and wrap the both of us in it. The both of us are hard instantly. We kiss hard and I back him up to the bathroom door with our lips still locked. He growls 'Fuck me now.' Zachary hardly ever uses that word. I reach under the sink and grab the cocoa butter; spin him around and kneel and lube his pucker. With him leaning on the bathroom; I enter him. I push the head of my hardon into his ring. Zachary moans and pushes back at me easing my dick into him completely. The two fuck hard and fast. It doesn't take long for me to cum and Zachary shoots all over the bathroom door. We stand there catching our breaths for a few minutes. I stay inside him till I go soft and withdraw with a pop. He pushes me off him to run to the toilet. I start the shower and we jump in and wash off fast. We dry off with the towels from our last night's showers and with one of the towels Zachary wipes his cum off the bathroom door. Naked he goes downstairs with the towels and starts laundry. I get dressed in sweats and bring down clothes for him. I put the heat on; the house has gotten chilly. The rain is still pounding against the windows and it is thundering in a distance. Zachary puts on the long sleeve tee and sweats I bring down along with a pair of white socks. Zachary is sitting at the island going through the mail as I am making myself coffee and a hot chocolate for him. I run down to the cellar and get some barley soup out of the freezer this is a soup and sandwich night. I bring the soup and bread upstairs and finish making my coffee and his hot chocolate. I sit next to him and he hands me my mail and I say 'Don't you think it would be nice to get married this summer once the boys are through with school.' Zachary answers 'What are you thinking like a reception and all of that?' I ask 'If that is what you want. I will let you plan the whole thing.' Zachary shakes his head and replies 'No not at all. I was thinking a ceremony and just our families. I don't want anybody other than Charlie and Anthony and his family. The friends from school and work that I talk to I wouldn't ask. I don't feel that close to them.' I say 'Ok I understand.' Zachary says 'So maybe a small ceremony in our back yard or across the street and we have it catered so Noni and Andrea, or you won't have to do any work. The summer would be great but you should check with Chris to see when is good for them.' I answer 'I will and actually you should check with your Dad.' The rain is coming down hard again and it sounds like sleet may be mixed in. The phone rings and of course it is Stephen after all it is Friday. Zachary answers 'Yes he is sitting at the island having coffee. Oh yeah we got soaked did you and Eric? Oh wow you guys were lucky. Okay I will tell him. Bye.' I ask 'Wow he didn't want to talk to me?' Zachary laughs 'I wouldn't say that; he had to get off the phone someone was calling for Stuart. But he did give me a message for you.' I laugh 'I bet he did. He's ready to come over.' Zachary answers 'Yes but he will call you when he is ready. He has to go to the bathroom.' I laugh again. 'That means he is going to be hungry.' We finish going through the mail and the phone rings. It's DJ telling me Stephen is ready and that he will see me in the morning.' I get ready and take off. It is still raining and Stephen is waiting on the back porch. When he sees me he sticks his head inside and I hear him yell 'Papa is here. I am leaving.' I ask 'Who were you talking to?' He answers 'Eric, the 'rents aren't home yet.' I ask 'The 'rents what is that?' pretending I don't know. Stephen answers 'Papa that's what we call Mom and Dad everyone does.' I answer 'Oh.' I say to myself you are growing up kiddo. The two of us walk fast it is raw out. Inside Zachary is peeling an orange for Stephen. Stephen says 'Thanks my stomach is growling. Papa what are we having for supper?' I answer 'Barley soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.' He answers 'My favorite soup.' Zachary asks 'Did you tell Papa about the rain and thunder?' Stephen munching on his orange shakes his head no. I ask 'What happened?' Stephen answers 'Papa we just got on the bus and it started to rain. When we got to our drop off DJ was there and he had a big umbrella and another one for Eric. We just started to walk when it lightening. Papa it was so bright we couldn't see and the ground was shaking. I grabbed a hold of DJ. I was scared. Noni came out on her porch and asks us if we were okay and told us to get right in the house and change. I say 'That was lucky DJ came to get you guys.' Stephen laughs 'Papa we would have been soaking wet. DJ told us Mom and Dad called him and told him to come and meet us. He didn't even know it was raining. But he stopped Maria from going she was just coming out her door when he saw her and told her he was coming to get us.' Stephen laughed and shook his head says 'He was probably sleeping.' I ask 'Is all your Easter candy done?' Stephen answers 'Almost we didn't get that much. The 'rents told us we are gonna get cavities with all the candy especially the Peeps we like them and the peanut butter eggs.' I say 'You are lucky we never got Peeps when we were little. But we did get the peanut butter cups, KitKat bars, Rolos and the York peppermint patties. That's what my folks liked.' Stephen asks 'What about you Zachary?' Zachary says 'No never got Peeps in my Easter baskets. The only things I had were Rolos, M&M's and KitKat bars. My grandparents thought Peeps were junk. But when I got older Jared and I would split a package of Peeps.' I say 'My parents believed the same thing, back then Peeps got a bad reputation.' Stephen asks 'So you and Papa snuck eating Peeps. Wow.' Zachary says 'Well you can say that but we didn't hide them. Noni felt as long as she didn't buy them it was okay.' Stephen says 'Oh.' I ask 'So how has school been?' Stephen answers 'Alright I guess. The only good thing now is that we get to go outside after lunch for a little bit.' Zachary says 'Are you still in the first reading group?' Stephen says 'Yeah, Jacob was with me but then he got sent back to the second group. He may need glasses or something.' Zachary says 'That will probably help.' Stephen just shrugs. I ask 'Have you two gotten into trouble lately?' Stephen smiles 'We got in trouble for bringing a cricket into the school one day. But that was it.' Zachary laughs 'What happened?' Stephen says 'It was neat. We had it in a cup and it got loose and was jumping all over the room.' I ask 'How did they know you two brought it into the room?' Stephen answers 'Because this girl Assshley told the teacher we had caught it at lunch time. See girls are nothin' but trouble.' Stephen goes to the bathroom and Zachary whispers 'Did you hear how he emphasized the ass in Ashley.' I nod and we both laugh. When he comes out I say 'I bet you that girl Ashley likes you.' Stephen smirks 'Papa she likes both of us. The next day she told us she can't make up her mind who she wants to be her boyfriend. Jacob told her for ratting us out there is no way we are going to her bf. She brings us cookies every day now.' Zachary says 'Ooh so you guys have a girlfriend now.' Stephen says 'Ewww no way but her cookies are okay but DJ says that's how they get you.' I choked on my coffee 'You are only in first grade.' Stephen shrugs 'When are we eating?' While we are eating supper I say 'Well seeing you get cookies everyday at school you don't have to make any tomorrow?' Stephen grunts 'Papa they aren't baked they come from the store. They are okay but not my favorite.' Zachary laughs 'He has a point.' I say 'Geez you two are getting fussy.' Stephen grunts again 'I know what I like. Zachary we are making cookies tomorrow.' Zachary answers 'Okay no problem. Do you want to try something new?' Stephen says 'No I want sugar cookies.' With everyone's shower done we settle to watch something. Stephen wants to watch the Lego movie. After an hour I decide I'm going to bed. There is still a steady drizzle out there and it is raw out. I never hear them come upstairs but I wake up when Stephen gets into bed. I hold him and he whispers 'Night Papa. I love you.' We both never moved and the furnace actually went on the temperature must have really dropped during the night. I looked at the clock and saw it was 5:10. It was still raining. I could hear it hitting the window. The bed was too warm and comfortable to get up and I decided to forego my workout this morning and stayed in bed. I dozed off again and when I woke again it was almost 6:30 and gray out. I got up and the guilt started and I decided to at least run on the treadmill. I ran for almost fifty minutes put on coffee and took a fast shower. With just my towel on I slipped into bed with Zachary and we kissed and played around till I heard Stephen go into the bathroom. While he was in the bathroom I went back into my room to get dressed. I ask 'Are you getting up or do you want to sleep a little longer?' Stephen answers 'No I'm going to stay in bed just a little longer.' I reply 'Stay as long as you want. I am making oatmeal and English muffins. The weather calls for it.' Stephen nods. I rub his back and head downstairs. As the oatmeal is cooking I have my first cup of coffee. I sit there thinking that a spring or summer wedding would be ideal. Zachary and I will have to sit soon and start the planning. It's not like we need months to plan a venue the biggest things are deciding on a date, getting someone to officiate and hiring a caterer. I hear footsteps run to the bathroom upstairs, the toilet flush and hear the sink. Stephen doesn't come down right away. I figure he went and looked in on Zachary. A few seconds later he comes bounding down the stairs. I get his bowl and fill it with oatmeal and put his muffin in the toaster. He says 'Mornin' Papa.' I reply 'Morning, here start on your oatmeal' as I pour him his orange juice. I ask 'Is Zachary still sleeping?' He answers 'Yes, I didn't wake him I could hear his whistle.' I ask 'You guys never took out your butter. How much do you need?' Stephen answers 'I think two sticks for these cookies.' I take out the butter and put it on the counter and give him his English muffin. All of a sudden the wind picks up outside and it starts pouring again. Stephen says 'I thought spring was here. I'm never going to swim.' I laugh 'It will come soon enough and then you will want snow and winter.' Zachary comes downstairs and says 'Morning the rain woke me up.' He rubs Stephen's head and gives me a kiss and Stephen smiles. Zachary says 'I'm going to run and then I will have breakfast.' He kisses me again and heads downstairs. I ask him 'What do want for supper next Wednesday and Friday?' Stephen replies 'I don't know. What are you making tonight?' I tell him and he still doesn't answer. He says 'Can we have pizza one night next week? I haven't had it for a long time.' I say 'Good yes we will.' I get the pad to start my list for tomorrow. The rest of the time is spent talking about summer, swimming, and looking for another tree for his room here. Zachary comes upstairs and goes straight up to shower. I have Stephen bring him a warm towel. I hear Stephen laughing and squealing it's not hard to imagine what happened. Stephen comes down smirking and I ask 'Do I want to know what went on?' Stephen answers 'I scared him he didn't hear me come in.' I reply 'Oh.' Zachary comes down dressed in sweats and makes a bowl of oatmeal. I put his muffin in the toaster and ask 'Stephen scared you?' Zachary says 'Yes my mind was wondering and I didn't hear him come in but saw a shadow out of the corner of my eye and I jumped.' Stephen says 'Sorry.' Zachary answers 'Thanks but it wasn't your fault, unless you were planning to do it.' Seriously Stephen shakes his head. It's raining hard again and my grandsons come rushing through the door. They leave their umbrellas on the deck. They are wearing work boots and carrying their running shoes. Stephen says 'Yo take off your boots right there on Papa's rug.' DJ replies 'Ok boss.' They remove their shoes and put on their running shoes and go downstairs. I say 'There will be oatmeal; for when you finish.' They both answer 'Thanks Papa.' I ask 'Aren't you going down with your brothers?' Stephen answers 'I'm going to help Zachary upstairs first.' Zachary says 'Thanks let's get going then.' Those two head upstairs after they clear their dirty bowls and I get back to my list. As I am finishing they are back down with dirty towels and other laundry. Zachary starts the wash and Stephen heads downstairs. I can hear them talking and laughing. Zachary comes and rubs my shoulder, bends over and nuzzles my neck. I say 'Why don't you text your Dad and see when is a good time for him this summer? I am going to do the same with Chris right now.' Zachary starts to grab his phone then stops and gets his lap top instead. He says 'I think it is better to email him this way he will look at his work schedule and put it on his calendar.' Zachary is getting out the rest of the things needed to make the cookies as the boys come up from the basement. DJ and Eric sit to have oatmeal they both want an English muffin. I add them to my list mentally. Eric asks 'What kind of cookies are you making?' Stephen answers 'Sugar.' DJ says 'I thought Ashley brings you and Jacob cookies now? Oooh, did you guys have a fight?' Stephen looks at him and laughs 'Her cookies aren't homemade they come from the store. I take them but give them to Jacob he doesn't care what they are.' Eric says 'DJ even Stephen has a girlfriend. You must have a dark cloud over your head.' Stephen says 'She's not my girlfriend.' DJ says 'Not yet but wait you'll will see.' To change the subject I ask 'Guys what is new? How is school? DJ are you sorry you are not playing baseball?' DJ answers 'Not at all. I would be stuck in the outfield with Meat waiting for a hit. I'm happier running on the treadmill and lifting. Spring training should be starting in a few weeks.' I ask 'Is Meat playing baseball?' DJ laughs 'He was till he got booted off the team.' I ask 'For what?' DJ motioning towards Stephen answers 'Not really sure.' Stephen says 'Papa Meat is funny when he comes over. He likes playing air hockey with Eric and me.' DJ goes 'Hummph.' Eric looks at him and smirks. I answer 'I bet he does' while I grin at my two older grandsons. DJ phones rings and it is his Dad telling him to come home so they can rotate all the mattresses. Eric asks 'Do you want me to come and help? DJ answers 'No that's okay stay here and help Papa cleanup after breakfast.' He puts on his hoodie and boots and leaves. Stephen runs to the bathroom. I ask 'Eric what's new?' Eric answers 'Nothing really new just waiting for it to get warmer. Molly and I are okay and Denny is Denny but seems to be getting wiser as far as things go.' I don't pursue it with Zachary in the room but get his drift. Zachary asks 'What did Meat do to get thrown off the baseball team?' Eric laughs 'After practice one day he pretended to hump a player in the locker room. They were in their jocks.' I say 'That's classic locker room fun.' Eric says 'Yeah I get that but he has bothered this guy a few times. Telling him he has a sweet butt. The guy hit him and a fight started and Coach heard it and Meat got the boot.' I say 'Well it could have been worse he could have gotten suspended.' Eric says 'The other guy didn't want Meat to get thrown off the team just wanted him to stop. But some of the other guys complained about Meat in the past.' Zachary says 'Coach had no recourse Meat was harassing someone and today there is a no tolerance rule.' I laugh 'They probably felt Meat was carrying the joking a little too far. Meat figured he could get away with it but I'm sure he was getting off on it.' The other two laughed and agreed. Stephen came back and wanted to know what was so funny. I answer 'What are you going to do if Ashley starts baking cookies for you and Jacob instead of buying them?' Stephen answers 'She won't. She doesn't know I give Jacob my cookies.' Zachary and Stephen get things started for making their cookies as Eric and I finish cleaning up the breakfast mess. Eric is leaving as my son Chris calls. I go into the living room to talk to him. I fill him in on the boy's acceptance of our relationship. Chris says 'Any weekend in June and July is open for us to come out for the wedding. We are going away in August so just let us know when and where and we will be there.' We talked a little more about work and life then hung up. All that was left was for us to hear from Dan. I go back into the kitchen and the two of them are looking at each other. I say 'What's wrong?' Stephen says 'Papa all we have is Christmas cookie cutters or a heart or shamrock. I don't want to use them.' Zachary says 'Let me call Noni she has other cutters.' I say 'Hold on, these are the only cutters my Mom used. She used a glass to make regular cookies.' Stephen says 'Huh how?' I go to the cabinet and get a glass and say 'Look you dip it in flour like you do the others and cut into the dough.' Zachary says 'Wow we would have never thought of this.' Stephen adds 'We can make different sizes.' I get out smaller glasses for them to use. While they are busy making cookies I go into the living room. With the weather the way it is there isn't much I can do. I get on the sofa to 'rest my eyes'. I dozed off and was awaken by someone lying on the side of me. Stephen had positioned himself in the cradle of my arms. I opened an arm and encircled him. We slept until thunder woke us. It was pouring again. What a lousy weekend! I looked over and Zachary was sleeping in the chair. I motioned to Stephen to stay quiet and the two of us went into the kitchen. There was a dish of cookies on the island. I assumed the rest were packed away. The two of us had a cookie. I say 'These are really good. You guys did a great job.' Stephen answers 'Thanks I can't wait till I get stronger to mix the dough.' I laugh 'Don't worry you will in time.' I ask 'Anything special you want for supper?' Stephen is quiet for a second or two answers 'Can we have barley soup again and wraps?' I reply 'That sounds good with all this rain it is another soup day and there is plenty of soup in the freezer and I have wraps also.' I grab my list and add wraps and English muffins. Zachary enters the kitchen and grabs a cookie and sits. As I grab another cookie I say 'These cookies are really good.' Zachary answers 'That's because of the bakers.' Stephen and Zachary give themselves high-fives. I laugh and shake my head. After supper was finished, I got Stephen into the shower, followed by Zachary and then myself. I went downstairs and found them watching 'Green Acres'. Stephen asks 'Papa can we have pancakes for breakfast watching Lisa make them made me hungry.' I laugh 'Of course. Let me go get some bacon out of the freezer.' When I return they are watching a movie. They are both at each end of the couch and get in my chair. It's still raining out and the furnace just went on. They were watching an old Disney movie the one about the Dalmatians.' I don't last too long before I say 'Goodnight', lockup and head upstairs. I never heard them come up or Stephen climb into bed. I awoke the next morning did the treadmill, cook off the bacon and put together the pancake batter. I showered and was ready for when my brother picked me up. I told Anthony that we were waiting on Dan to pick a date and more than likely June or July. I also asked him to be my best man. Anthony answers 'I would be proud to do it.' On our way back from the first store I say 'At breakfast you have to ask Stephen about school when everyone gets there.' Anthony asks 'Why?' I reply 'It should remind you of something and I want you to tell the story.' Anthony laughs 'That's the only hint you are giving me?' I smile and nod. I knock off the pancakes as I'm waiting for Anthony to come back and put them in the oven to keep warm. On our way back from BJ's Anthony asks 'When are you going to tell Zachary about your deposit at the sperm bank?' I say 'I'm not sure I always thought after we got married or on my death bed.' Anthony looks at me 'Seriously your death bed?' I answer 'I told you that when I did it. There would be something of me left behind for him; if he wanted to.' Anthony says 'Now I remember. I'm like him I don't want to think about you not being here.' When we get to the house no one is up. While we have coffee I tell Anthony what are our plans are as far as the wedding. Anthony says 'One of my patients is a Justice of the Peace, I know he performs weddings.' I say 'Great ask him.' As usual we hear a thud then laughing and yelling. We then hear Stephen run to the bathroom then come downstairs. I ask 'Is Zachary getting up? Did your brothers say if they were coming for breakfast?' Stephen replies 'Yes as soon as he gets dressed. Papa you have to text them that it is ready.' Stephen and Anthony set the island for breakfast while I talk to Eric. Eric comes in as Zachary is coming downstairs. DJ is still getting up. I ask 'Eric what kind of eggs do you want? I know you are not big on pancakes.' I scramble four eggs for the two of us. The other three are feeding on pancakes and bacon. DJ arrives as I'm finishing the eggs. While we are all sitting I give Anthony the signal. Anthony asks 'Stephen how is school?' Stephen answers 'It's okay. Not like last year though.' Zachary says 'Tell him about the cricket.' Anthony says 'Cricket?' Stephen says 'Me and my friend Jacob caught a cricket during lunch and put in a cup to take home. It got loose and it took a long time to catch and our teacher made us put it outside.' Anthony asks 'How did they know it was yours?' Stephen answers 'This girl Assshley told on us.' Anthony says 'Wow.' DJ says 'Now she brings them cookies every day.' Anthony laughs 'She must like you two.' Stephen says 'Yeah she does but Jacob told her we won't be her boyfriend. So that is why she brings us cookies. DJ says that is how she is trying to get us.' Anthony says 'That is a good point.' I say 'Anthony doesn't that remind you of anything?' Anthony looks at me 'What?' I say 'The cricket story.' Anthony laughs 'Holy crap I forgot all about that.' Stephen asks 'Did you do the same thing?' Anthony asks 'Do you boys know what a Praying Mantis is?' The two older ones nod and Stephen says 'Yeah. Papa and Mario taught me not to hurt them they are good for the garden.' Anthony says 'When I was about six or seven Jared and I found their cocoons or nests in our backyard. I was told to leave them alone. Well it was in the spring but we were supposed to be getting frost that night. I was helping my Mom bring in her plants she was afraid the frost might kill them. I thought well maybe the little nests might freeze too. So I took two of the smallest ones and put them in a shoebox and put them in my room.' Eric asks 'What do their nests or cocoons look like?' Anthony answers 'Believe it or not like a walnut the smallest are the same size but they can be bigger.' I'm laughing and say 'Boy did I dodge a bullet.' DJ asks 'So what happened?' Anthony says 'The house being warm it took a day or so but they hatched.' Eric says 'Neat you had a couple of them.' I say 'Try about three hundred or so.' All their eyes went as big as they could. Anthony says 'That was one of the few times. I got a whack on my butt.' I say 'That was the only time I felt bad for Michael. The guy woke up to have them crawling all over him.' DJ goes 'Ewwww.' Anthony says 'His screaming woke everyone in the house up.' Stephen says 'Didn't they get on you?' I laugh 'No he was sleeping in my bed with me.' Anthony says 'It took my Mom and I almost two days to find them all. Then we would find one every so often in the house for the next few weeks.' Stephen asks 'Who spanked you?' Anthony says 'My Mom with her wooden spoon.' I laugh 'She had to be mad. Anthony was her baby. Poor Michael slept on the couch for the next few nights.' DJ says 'I would have too.' Eric adds 'I would have checked everything.' Anthony says 'You know it's 'Bring your kid to work day' in twelve days are you bringing the boys?' I answer 'I don't know. They may go with either one of their parents. Who are you taking?' Anthony says 'All three. They don't want to go to school with Becky.' DJ says 'We went with my Dad last year to his office for a few hours. He has a lot of hard work.' Eric says 'Yeah he has his own office and a lot of paperwork but it's kind of interesting. Stephen says 'I liked his desk and chair. It was huuge.' I ask 'So this year are you going with your Mother?' Stephen says 'No we are going with you. She doesn't wanna take us we may catch something.' I laugh 'Who says I want to take you?' Stephen looks at me 'Papa we know you will. DJ says so.' Zachary says 'They got you there.' I say 'Yes I will take you. What about Stuart? Do you think he would want to come?' Eric answers 'Yes he wants to see the graphic department.' Zachary says 'That could be arranged. One of the girls I went to high school with works in that department. We finish our breakfast, Anthony leaves and the boys help me clean up. As they are leaving Stephen is told to be home for four. Sullenly he answers 'Okay.' It started to rain again just after the boys left. Zachary and Stephen go up to do chores and I get the cooking done for the week. Fast forward it is Thursday April 25, tomorrow is bring your kid to work day. Seeing it is normally the 27th seeing that is a Saturday this year they moved it up a day. Jim is bringing two out of three of his, Hector's teens have been here a few times and declined, and the same for Stanley's boys but Sebastian is bringing Sean. I decided I would take my grandsons out for pizza after their time in the shop. I called and made a reservation at the place we like in town. Zachary and I are at the gym for our normal time. He is going to work and I am going back home to pick up the grandsons. They are supposed to be ready for 8:00. They are happy they get to sleep a little later. While at home I get rid of our gym stuff and straighten up. Stuart and Eric are amazed at the size of the parking lots. They are also impressed that I get to park up front close to the shop. Stephen shows them where I usually park when I come to work for the normal time. Stuart says 'How do you know?' Stephen answers 'I had to come here with Mario to bring Papa to work when I stayed here before we moved up.' Stuart answers 'Oh I see.' The boys are taken aback by the guards at the gates and the fact they carry guns. Pete the guard I've known for years says 'Jared are these your sons?' I laugh 'Pete you are a riot. No these are my grandsons Andrea's boys.' Pete says 'Enjoy your day guys.' The boys are taking everything in on the way to my department I show them the gym. Stuart remarks 'It's like city in a city with the aisles and stop signs.' When we get to my department; Hector and Zachary are moving parts onto skids to be picked up. Stanley is at his bench and Sebastian is showing Sean something at his bench. Hector spots us first and says 'The boss is here with company.' Zachary turns around and smiles and Sean ogles Eric and is happy he has company. I ask 'Is the shuttle picking up today?' Stanley answers 'I was just told only "hot" pieces; so no.' Zachary says 'This skid will be all set for tomorrow or Monday it will be less that has to be done.' Stanley answers 'Good idea we should have more to go on it by the end of the day.' I introduce my four grandsons to everyone. Hector says 'Jared I see you in them.' I say to the boys 'Let me logon my computer and I will show you around.' Stephen asks 'Papa that is your desk?' I nod and say 'The other guys have work benches. Zachary and Hector take them over to your bench and show them what you do and see if Sean wants to also.' I figured Stephen would balk but went right over. I knew Hector would be great with them; he has a fatherly charm about him with a little bit of the devil. He had the boys laughing and I could hear my name being mentioned every once in a while. I finished what I had to do and joined them. I asked 'Now do you understand what we do here?' The three older nodded and Stephen answers 'You guys get rid of all the things that don't work and make sure nobody uses them.' I reply 'That about sums it up.' Just then Sebastian Jr. comes in and asks 'Dad is it okay if I take Sean and whoever else wants to go down to the production line and show them around?' Sebastian Sr. answers 'If he wants and you can ask the others.' I answer 'Stuart and Eric are going to Graphics so take DJ. I will keep Stephen.' Sean seems a little disappointed that Eric isn't going but I know Eric is happy. Sean and DJ leave with Jr. and Zachary takes the other two to Graphics. I ask 'Zachary are you staying with them?' Zachary answers 'No Traci has it all planned to show them around for an hour or so.' I say 'Well why don't you ask Stephen if he wants to walk with you.' Like a herd of elephants they all leave. Stanley says 'Geez Hector you were really great with those kids. You should become a guidance counselor or something.' I add 'You did a better job than I would have.' Hector turned red answers 'It is easy when you have willing audience. Jared I can't get over the oldest and the youngest are younger versions of you. The other two have your eyes but aren't built like you.' I say 'Stuart and Eric are built like their dad. They are all good boys just like yours and Sebastian's.' Out of Sebastian's earshot Hector whispers 'I think the youngest is going to age Sebastian fast. It is not wise or healthy to keep them on short leash.' I nod and we both laugh. With everyone gone the four of us actually finish off the remaining work there is in the department. We all know full well that tomorrow and Monday we will get bombarded with work. It has been quite a while since the boys left and I'm wondering where Zachary and Stephen are. Then suddenly the door opens and they are back. Hector asks 'Where have you two been? Jared has been looking at the clock. Did you meet up with some girls?' Stephen laughs 'No we looked at some stuff in that place and then we had to stop on the way back.' I say 'Don't tell me you had to use the bathroom.' Stephen says 'Yeah and Zachary had to find one that didn't smell. Ewwww it was gross.' Hector laughs 'That is what happens when you work with slobs.' Stephen says 'The toilet was huge and there was this thing Zachary had to put down so I didn't get any germs on my butt. I was afraid I might have fallen in.' The three guys laughed and Sebastian says 'Yes you would have had a bath.' Stephen laughs 'I would have.' I ask 'What do want to do?' Stephen says 'I want to sit at Zachary's bench or your desk and watch you work.' Zachary asks 'I can take you out to Production where DJ and Sean are?' Stephen answers 'No I want to stay here with you guys for now.' I reply 'Ok sit with Zachary for a bit while I hit the men's room.' Stephen laughs 'Ewww make sure you find a good one.' Hector says 'Don't worry Mijo we know where to go.' Stephen says 'Ok.' When I return Stephen is busy watching Zachary and Hector work and seems to be enjoying himself. Our boss Jim comes in with a cookies tray and some fruit and bottled water. Hector says 'What's all this? Where are your kids?' Jim says 'The company is providing this. I already brought my group upstairs theirs. My daughters are on the Production line with Samuel and his brother.' Hector says 'So is Sebastian's youngest and Jared's oldest.' Jim asks 'Jared where are your other grandsons?' I say 'Stephen is over there and my other two are in Graphics. They are the two that are into photography. You heard my oldest is on the line. So I guess so much for wanting to be with their grandfather.' Jim laughs 'Hey I have to agree look where my two are.' Jim says 'Guys come on have some of this. There is plenty.' Stanley, Hector, and Stanley stop working and come over and grab some cookies and fruit. I look over at Zachary to see what they are going to do and can see Stephen is whispering.' They make their way over and Stephen nudges Zachary and they don't take cookies but fruit and waters. Jim says 'The little one eats healthy like you guys.' I laugh 'Yes on occasion.' The door opens and DJ, Sean, Samuel, and Jim's daughters Zoey and Martha come in. Jim says 'Just in time have some food.' Jim introduces his daughters to us and I introduce DJ and Sean to Jim. Zoey and DJ seem to hit it off and Martha is tolerating Sean. Both girls can't get enough of Stephen who is eating it up and is playing the perfect wing man for DJ even at six. Then come in Eric and Stuart. I say 'I was beginning to wonder whether or not you two were coming back.' Stuart says 'Papa I didn't want to but it was getting late and when I am old enough I want to work here. Zachary thanks for getting us in there.' I introduce the two of them to Jim, his daughters and Samuel. Jim says 'Once you turn sixteen I may be able to get you in there for a few weeks in the summer. If at that time it is still something you want to pursue.' Stuart shook his hand and thanked him. I was impressed and surprised by him for someone who could be such a dick; he had manners and class. Martha started talking to him asking him about where he went to school and what did he do for fun. Eric came over by me and I knew he was looking for protection from Sean. I say 'Go sit at my desk and I will show you what you grandfather does.' Eric smiled and nodded. Stephen was too busy being with DJ and Zoey to notice. Jim says 'It's 11:30 I am taking the girls home and do some yard work. Jared who is working tomorrow? I'm sure we are going to get bombarded with work after today. You know any of you can leave with no points or pay whenever you want.' I answer 'Stanley, Hector, and Sebastian will be coming in tomorrow. I am leaving at noon with the boys and they all know they can leave whenever.' Jim says 'All of you have a great weekend and I will see you Monday. Let's go girls. Bye.' Eric asks 'Zachary are you coming with us for pizza?' I add 'You should you will only lose two hours of work.' Zachary laughs 'Okay you talk me into it.' Sebastian, Sebastian Jr, Samuel, and Sean have lunch at Sebastian's desk. Hector decides like Zachary he is leaving at noon without taking lunch will also lose only two hours. I volunteer to take Sean home if he wants to leave. Sebastian answers 'Thank you Jared but my daughter is coming by soon to pick him up.' At noon we all leave in the parking lot Hector tells us to have a great weekend. We get to the pizza place with time to spare, all of them are starved. DJ has already gotten a text from Zoey. His brothers 'OOOh him' and he smiles. The conversation is about the shop and the great time they had. I am very pleased they enjoyed themselves. I ask 'Do any of you want me to order pizza for you to take home?' The three older answer no but Stephen says 'Papa get one for supper. I can eat it again.' I laugh 'I will get two mediums in case any of your brothers change their mind.' DJ, Eric and especially Stuart express they would like to work in the shop after school. DJ says 'I can understand why you would rather work there than go to college, Zachary.' Zachary says 'I like my work and working with Jared and the rest of the guys is cool.' DJ says 'Sean's brother Sebastian really likes what he is doing too.' I ask 'What about Sean? How does he feel about the shop?' DJ answers 'He wants to go to school as far away as possible.' I reply 'That's okay if he is looking for an education but if he is running away from his dad that is sad. I understand Sebastian can be strict but he is from that generation. He has also mellowed out a lot since he came to work here.' DJ answers 'I think it is a little of both; his dad can be tough.' I laugh 'But Sean has given him enough reason to be.' DJ laughs and agrees. I say 'Stuart I'm very proud of the way you shook Jim's hand and thanked him.' Stuart turned red and Eric adds 'He isn't an idiot all the time.' The boys nudge him and laugh and Stuart mumbles 'Thanks Papa I really had a good time.' We drop them all off at home; Stephen has to do his chores and try to take a nap. They are home an hour or so earlier than normal. Zachary and I get settled there really isn't anything to do; I took care of the laundry this morning. Zachary cleans out his lunch box and takes care of our work clothes. He comes and sits on my lap while I go through the mail I nuzzle his neck and say 'Has your Dad given you any idea of when he can get away from work?' Zachary says 'I emailed him again while I was at work today. I'm getting pissed but at the same time concerned no one has really heard from him since Easter.' I answer 'But that doesn't mean anything is wrong it is the way he is when it comes to his work.' Zachary replies 'Papa says the same thing but Noni says he needs a good kick.' I laugh 'She will do it too.' Zachary says 'Without sounding like a spoiled brat; I told him we need to know in the next two weeks that we want a July ceremony.' I answer 'Okay that sounds good.' Zachary says 'Listen it has to be by the middle of July not only for Chris but these boys with their summer, we will have bocce, plus it will only be hotter in August.' I laugh 'Whatever you want I am okay with.' I start to rub his belly and whisper 'Let's go up and fool around before Stephen comes.' Zachary smiles 'Hmmmm lets go.' He gets off my lap and takes my hand and the phone rings. We both stop and laugh. Zachary answers 'Yes okay I will meet you in five minutes.' I look at him and say 'I like the idea that he asks you to meet him. You two are getting closer in fact even with the other three.' Zachary smiles and kisses me deeply and whispers 'I doubt if he napped. I will be expecting a visit tonight.' Zachary gropes my boner and cups my ass and is out the door. 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