Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:23:51 -0500
From: JJ Rockwood <jjrockwood000@gmail.com>
Subject: Zachary All Grown Up Chapter 61

Zachary All Grown Up   Chapter 61
By JJ               [ jjrockwood000@gmail.com ]

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Chapter 61

I slept till 5:30 but refused to get out of bed till 6. Two of the three
stores opened at 7 and the third at 9. I got up and dressed put on coffee
and threw a pork shoulder in the crock pot. I took Zachary's explorer
knowing it probably needed gas we used it all week. I was at the first
store for 7 and was out of there and was at the 2nd store and home by
8am. I unloaded put everything away and headed back out to BJ's got gas
and only had to wait a few minutes till the store opened. This was big
shopping, for it was dairy, produce, and some meat for the week. I got
fresh subs and bran muffins as a treat for us and almost bought some
desserts but I knew Stephen and Maria would be baking again this week. It
was too early for KFC but I would go later to get coleslaw to go with the
pulled pork. I was back home near 10am.

I got a surprise when I walked into the house both of them were making
breakfast. They had made oatmeal and had blueberries and honey out for
toppings. They helped me put everything away and we sat and had
breakfast. They both had a bran muffin and Stephen split a second one
with me. They cleaned up and as Zachary went to get ready across the
street for Sunday dinner. I went and warmed my truck up and left Stephen
in his pajamas and threw on his boots, jacket and hat and took him with
me to get gas and go through the drive thru at KFC to buy coleslaw.

When we got back Zachary was dressed and cleaning the bathrooms he did
two out of the three. He said I will clean the last bathroom when I get
back and do the beds. I told him just do the bathrooms Stephen and I will
make the beds and seeing I am off all week I will change the sheets and
have Stephen help me straighten the house. Go have a good meal with your
family we will see you at coffee just text as to when.

The pulled pork was ready and I pulled and dressed it. I made baked beans
to go with the coleslaw. Zachary flew back into the house without a
jacket just a hat and said Andrea wanted to zoom and set up the lap top
and left again.

Stephen and I sat at the island waiting for the call. I got up and
grabbed a cup of coffee by the time I got back the call was just coming
through. It was Andrea, Eric and Stuart it seems DJ was helping SR do
some shopping. Stephen was happy to see his brothers they talked for a
few minutes and asked if they could be excused they wanted to finish
their homework early so they can play games. Stephen laughed and said he
never has homework and he isn't even going to school now. They made faces
at him and told the both of us goodbye. Andrea asked where Zachary was
and Stephen told her he is having dinner with his grandparents and dad
and that Papa and he were going over for dessert. Then she asked what has
he been doing and frustrated he says Hell-o I just talked to you Friday
at Noni's the only thing that changed was that we went sledding yesterday
at a big park and had pizza last night. I said be respectful and he tells
his mom 'sorry.' Now he asked her what is new with her, and she laughed
and told him I just talked to you Friday. He said again 'sorry Mom.' And
she told him apology accepted.

I wanted to know why the zoom call and she wanted to tell me that one of
her friends is going to stay at her house from Thursday to Saturday to
watch the three boys. Andrea is coming up with SR. they are going to stay
with his mom. They will be in Connecticut by 8:30 and will be here around
10 or so. They are going to bring his mom with them to look at that
thing. Stephen was more than confused but luckily his stomach was
growling and he ran to the bathroom. We were able to talk freely for a
few minutes the mother-in-law is going to tell them what to offer fairly
so that everyone is happy. The Berrios already know they are coming. I
suggested they come for lunch and she said she didn't want to put me out
and the mother-in-law was coming in her own vehicle because she had a
lunch date so I said the three of us can eat here or go to the diner.
Stephen will be at Maria's not that you can't see him. She planned on
stopping there and she didn't want Maria to miss out on the last day with
him.

Just then I heard the toilet flush and listened for the sink. Stephen
jumped back on my lap. Just then DJ and Sr. came in, Stephen was excited
to see his brother and DJ was happy to see the both of us. Stephen gave
him a run down on what he has been doing and told him he did the ear
thing to Zachary when he was sleeping. Then he told him it is like having
another older brother and how they have contests and DJ understood what
he meant and laughed with him. Then he told DJ how I hurt myself lifting
that it looked like and he stopped. Just then SR. called Andrea that he
didn't know where something went and left for a minute and whispered to
DJ they looked like 'love bites' but they weren't and with that he pulled
down my collar to show him. DJ just smirked as if to say right and Andrea
came back and asked what happened and Stephen says I got hurt lifting at
the gym. She looked concerned but then she realized what they were and
she smirked and I turned red. Andrea said they had to get going it was
time for lunch and she would see us Thursday Stephen panicked and said
I'm not leaving to Saturday, and his father reassured him he was staying
to Saturday. Andrea and Sr. just laughed that is something new he knows
his days now. I just nodded and told them it is like a sponge you don't
know the half of it. They laughed even harder even DJ laughed and said it
has been that way for a while and I laughed and told them there isn't too
much that goes unnoticed.

We ended the call and he went to the bathroom again, the bran muffins
were doing their job. I went upstairs and told him I was going to make
the beds when he was finished to come up and help me. The two us made the
beds straightened up and went down to eat. Stephen had half a sub filled
with pulled pork and some coleslaw and beans. He helped me clean up and
we went and settled in front of the television. I told him to pick what
he wanted that I was going to 'rest my eyes.' Stephen got a kick out of
that and says you mean take a nap.

He was sitting at the other end of the couch when I nodded off. I woke up
to find him lying on my legs sleeping. I squinted to see the time and it
was a little after 3. So I knew anytime I would be getting a text. I was
trying to figure out how long he may have been sleeping. I was out almost
an hour myself. I didn't move for fear of waking him. I was wondering how
dinner was going across the street.

Looking at the clock Zachary saw it was a little after 3 and was
wondering what Jared and Stephen was up to. His grandmother kept giving
him reassuring looks and his dad was making an effort. The dinner
conversation was about the weather, Stephen's last week and the prospect
of them moving back up here. Dan seemed kind of at a loss, he knew these
people but basically he was always involved with his work but he did
understand the need for family to be together. Zachary asked him how long
he was going to be in Canada. Dan enjoyed talking about his work, he was
a research chemist. Maria suggested that Zachary go up and help his dad
pack seeing that he had to attend some social functions while he was
there. Dan told his son he would appreciate the help. Zachary beamed.

Zachary and his dad went upstairs. Dan had already had his two suitcases
out and Zachary told him to get underwear, socks and whatever personal
out. Dan said there were two functions that would require a jacket,
everything else was casual. Zachary packed him one suit and two sports
jackets. He lent his father two mock turtleneck long sleeve shirts. He
had him pack three dress shirts and ties and some gym stuff. The rest
basically was khakis, pullovers and sweaters. Zachary packed enough for
nine days and which was more than enough he could wear some things twice.
All Dan had to pack was his shaver, toothbrush, cologne, etc.

While they were working on the packing Zachary asked his dad if he was
happy with his life. Dan answered basically he was, he was lucky enough
that he sincerely loved his job, and he was comfortable financially, he
did admit he was lonely at times. He had hoped that the girlfriend did
work out, but he realized it was just the sex that kept him involved for
so long. Zachary was happy his dad was honest with him. Sadly Dan said
that maybe his wife was going to be his only shot at love. That saddened
Zachary and he hugged his father and told him not to give up. Dan asked
his son if he was happy with his life. Zachary told his dad to be
truthful I always felt happy, safe, and secure because of him, his
grandparents, and Jared. Dan snorted and said 'What did I do?' Zachary
told him 'I realized you had to work and even though I didn't see you
that often at times, I knew you loved me, you would hug me and come in to
see me if I was already in bed, I remember all those things.' Zachary
ended with 'Even though this is 2022 you don't have to tell anyone that
your son is gay if you don't want to.' Dan took his son into his arms and
told him 'If I don't tell anyone it isn't because I am ashamed, it is
because there are people I don't feel close enough to, that I discuss my
personal life with them.' Dan kissed the top of his son's head and
finished with 'I am very proud of the person you have and still are
becoming I love you son.' Zachary told his dad he loved him too and to
have a safe trip that he will see him when he returns.

Zachary went downstairs and Dan was leaving to go back to the lab to do
some last work before he left the next day. Maria told him to text Jared
to come over soon that the coffee was almost ready and asked him how it
went and he answered very well. Zachary did it and went to see what his
grandfather was doing in the cellar. Mario asked him the same question
and Zachary told his grandfather it went well and how he thought his
father was a little lonely at times but he also realizes he puts his job
first. Mario was making room for the new tree and as they finished he
could hear the doorbell and they both came upstairs.

Stephen came bouncing in and gave Maria a big hug and kiss and asked
where Mario and Zachary are. With that they came upstairs and he went and
hugged both of them. Maria announced the coffee was ready everyone sit.
Zachary asked Stephen if he wanted milk or eggnog. Stephen told him it
depended on what the dessert was. Maria said they were having the cookies
they made the other day, Stephen told Zachary milk. Jared told all of
them that Andrea is flying up with Sr. Thursday morning and that they and
the mother-in-law had an appointment at 10:30 at the Berrios. Stephen
looked at Maria and told her I'm still coming here for lunch on Thursday
and Friday and Maria in turn told him maybe you can ask your mom to have
lunch with us on Friday. Stephen answered 'Maybe we will have to see.'

Mario asked me what I was going to do with the whole week off; I told him
whatever the little guy wants. Stephen's ears perked up and said he wants
to go sledding and he wants to go walking in the woods behind our houses.
Before I could answer both Mario and Maria spoke up and told him he
couldn't there is too much snow in there none of it has really melted.
Thus that saved me from being the bad guy. Maria asked him if there was
anything special he wanted for lunch and he made me proud and answered
'Whatever she wanted, that everything she made was good.' Even Zachary
smiled at the answer he gave. We talked a little more about the weather,
and hopefully we weren't going to get any more snow and about food
shopping. Stephen told them about all the food I had bought. I could tell
that the grandparents were getting ready to settle in for the day and
suggested we get going. Stephen and Zachary cleaned and straightened up
for Maria and we left. Stephen asked what time should he come over and
Maria answered for noon. Zachary and he kissed them goodbye and we went
back home. It was already getting dark. I asked if anyone was hungry
neither one said they were. Stephen asked Zachary 'What did he eat for
lunch?' Zachary answered 'Roast beef and potatoes and corn and we had a
little pasta too.' Stephen says 'You know we are lucky to have
grandparents that make good food for us to eat.' Zachary rubbed his head
and pulled him close to him and told that was so true. When we got in I
asked 'If I heat up some soup will anyone want any?' They both nodded. I
laughed to myself I do know them.

As we were having our soup I asked Zachary if he was taking the pulled
pork and sides for lunch and he answered he would. Then I asked if he
wanted oatmeal or was he going to the cafeteria. He said cafeteria, which
brought on a new set of questions from Stephen. They settled on watching
Two and half men for sure there would a reference to farting or some
bodily function. I could hear Stephen laughing I'm hoping the adult stuff
is going right over his head. Around 6:30 I told him to get ready to take
his shower and he flew up the stairs, Zachary came up to get his clothes
ready for work. After running up the stairs and bending to get socks and
his clothes off he farted Zachary asked him if he smelled and the little
shit answered like sugar cookies and baked beans and they both laughed. I
told him to see maybe he had to go the bathroom and he says to me 'Hell-o
I went after we had soup I don't think there is anything left look I
don't have a stomach.' I can't argue with that. Stephen was in a good
mood; he was singing and talking away. I was wondering if it had anything
to do with me being home for the week. Zachary came up with the heated
towels and Stephen shook his butt at him and Zachary shook his back and
farted. Stephen laughed so hard he got the hiccups again. I just shook my
head and told Stephen to go into my room so he could get in his pajamas.
As I was leaving the bathroom I cornered Zachary in his room and we
kissed a few times as I rubbed his ass. I wasn't surprised when he asked
if I was going to visit him tonight. I told him I was planning on it,
then said maybe Stephen will want to sleep by himself the rest of the
week. Zachary told me not to force it and let him bring it up. We started
to kiss again and I heard Stephen asking what was taking so long couldn't
I find his pajamas.

I realized Zachary and I didn't talk about what happened between him and
Dan. I got Stephen settled downstairs watching The Walton's he is
fascinated with the show especially the middle episodes. I asked him if
he wanted some milk and he nodded. I told him I had to talk to Zachary
about something and would be upstairs. He just nodded again.

Zachary was in his room drying off when I walked in, he had that gleam in
his eyes hoping that I was going to molest him. I helped him finished
drying and he was nuzzling my neck (which reminded me to tell him about
the hickeys) and I laughed and said stop and to get dressed and sit with
me. First I told him about Stephen and the 'love bites' and story I gave
him and how he told DJ and his mom about them and showed them the marks
which I am sure neither one believed by the way they smirked. Zachary
thought it was a riot especially when I told him how when he and DJ were
alone for a minute he told his brother he thought they looked like the
'love bites' he had. Zachary put his head on my shoulder and told me he
was sorry but it was still funny. Then I told him I came up to tell him
that and wanted to know how it went with his dad.

Zachary lay back on the bed and I did also propping my head up with one
hand and rubbing his stomach with the other. Zachary looked at me and
told me they had a good talk and how he helped him pack for the two
weeks. Zachary thinks some of his initial reaction is that he gets lonely
at times and how he feels he already had his one shot at love with his
mom. But he also realizes he loves his job and that it would take a
special person to accept that. Then the guilt comes in over that he feels
that he shirked his duty as a father. Zachary said he assured him that he
always knew he was loved by him but that he also had his grandparents and
me and my family to love him. Zachary told me the only thing he regretted
was not telling him how hurt he felt when Dan wanted him to quit
wrestling but he did tell him he would understand if he wanted to keep
the fact his son was gay a secret. Zachary told me how Dan held him and
what he said.

I asked Zachary if he felt satisfied with his relationship now with his
dad. He answered it turned out better than I thought it would. My mind
was reeling I always had mixed feelings about Dan I could never
understand how he didn't want to spend time with his son but the saving
grace was that it wasn't that he was out drinking and whoring around, I
guess it is the fact that he is one of those intellects that is really
into his job. As long as Zachary was happy with everything that was my
main concern and if necessary I would approach Dan myself. We sat up and
I put my arm around him and asked again if he was okay and he nodded and
answered my dad told me he loves me. So we kissed and I asked if he was
coming down and he told he was going to bed and wanted to get some sleep
in case I made a midnight visit. I laughed. He was coming down to say
goodnight to Stephen and grab some water.

Zachary went down before I did and I heard Stephen ask why he still had a
towel around him. Zachary told him he was tired and was going to bed and
said goodnight to him and that he would see him in the afternoon. Stephen
asked where I was and Zachary told him I should be right down. Zachary
came up and I tucked him in and went downstairs.

I went downstairs and Stephen moved right next to me I asked him if he
wanted anything. He said he was fine, I asked him if he wanted to go to
bed and he said right after the show that only had about eight minutes
left. So I got up and locked up and waited till the show was over. When
it was we headed upstairs and I told him I had to shower and that if he
needed anything Zachary was across the hall. When we got upstairs he
stuck his head in Zachary's room and came out and whispered he is
sleeping I heard the whistle and covered his mouth to giggle. I turned on
tree, tucked him in and went in to shower. Stephen was still awake when I
came back after my shower he says to me he wants a tree for his bedroom
next year his room is big enough. I told him that I would buy him one if
he still wants it next year and he can pick it out. I thought to myself
there are four bedrooms not including the big one in the attic they are
all good size it is feasible. I asked him if he needs to go to the
bathroom and he went and tried. I asked him what he wanted to do tomorrow
and he really didn't know but it would be fun just to be together after
breakfast that I didn't have to go to work. The last time I looked at the
clock, it was 8:10, I think Stephen was close to being asleep if he
wasn't already. I woke up after midnight and slipped out of bed. Zachary
had put down an old spread, sheet, the Palmers and some towels. I slipped
into bed with him and he snuggled up to me then he jumped realizing it
was for real. He chuckled and said 'You made it.' The both of us got into
it right away and moved to the floor on the other side of the bed. I
tried being on the top for a while but my knees was getting rug burns. I
tried to power through it but I told him he had to get on top and ride
me. Zachary pushed me off of him and took control. I was also comforted
in the fact that he could see if Stephen came into the room. We did it
twice, and then both of us went to take fast showers. I stayed with him
till he fell back asleep. Having him in bed with me would make the
transition of Stephen leaving more bearable.

I was back in my bed and figured I had a couple of hours or so till I had
to get up with Zachary. I heard the soft buzz of Zachary's alarm go off
and went down to pack his lunch and get the rest of his stuff ready.
There was frost this morning and I went out to warm his vehicle, he was
downstairs by the time I came back in. All I had on was boots boxers a
parka and a hat; Zachary said that I looked like a sexy flasher, I
laughed and said 'Come here and warm me up.' I told him to watch for
black ice no speeding and as always text me once you get there. I also
whispered 'You know you can stay home if you want I'm your supervisor I
can allow it.' Zachary moaned and said 'Don't tempt me but this is your
week to spend with Stephen enjoy it and don't forget I am taking off
Friday.' With that he left and I watched him go up the street locked the
back door and went back to bed. Like clockwork he texted twelve minutes
later he was there. I fell back to sleep.

When I woke up it was 7:30, Stephen was still in a deep sleep, and I
couldn't remember when I slept this late. I got up and washed and dressed
then went downstairs. Grabbing all the dirty laundry from the early
morning sex put it in the machine. Today I was going to make him pancakes
and bacon I put my coffee on and got busy. I would let him sleep till
8:30 if he wasn't up before then. I finished the bacon and was halfway
through the pancakes when I heard the toilet flush. Stephen came down and
told me the smell of the bacon woke him up. Stephen had his juice and
wanted to wait till I was ready to eat, he wanted me to eat with him. I
put out the dishes and the silverware so he could set the island. We took
our time and ate our breakfast. I asked him what he wanted to do before
he went to lunch. He wanted to be outside and maybe go sledding. I told
him we could do that no one should really be at the park. I told him we
were having a baked ham for dinner with sweet potatoes and peas he was
happy.

After breakfast Stephen watched me get the ham ready for the crock pot.
He cleaned off the island and got on a stool and helped me do the dishes.
We went upstairs made the beds and we brushed our teeth and got dressed.
I ran out to warm up the truck and put his sled in the back. I got his
snowsuit on him etc., by the time we were done the truck was warmed up.
If there were four people at the park there were a lot. Stephen
understood there wasn't any way he could go down by himself with only me
there but he was happy riding on my back. We stayed a little over an hour
and went down maybe 12 times. Each time it was talking him longer to walk
back up the hill. I brought water for us which he almost finished on the
way home. By the time we got home and cleaned up it was time for him to
go to lunch. I told him to come home to nap if he wanted it was up to
him. I walked him across the street and said to call whenever he was
ready.

Zachary called me at lunch and said everyone was in and they had work but
not overly busy. There was usually a dramatic slowdown for January and
most of February. Stanley knew to bring two people in for Saturday that
was a must for coverage. Jake was inquisitive about my week off and
working 20-25 hour weeks but Hector and Stanley shut him right down with
the answer some families are close and have no problem taking care of one
another. Zachary got a little more aggravated with the questions and
basically told him it was none of our business if Jared wanted to tell us
he would. Hector clapped him on the back and told him good answer. I
thought to myself I will have to discuss this with Zachary, Jake may be a
future problem.

I had just put the sweet potato casserole together when Stephen called he
was ready to go come home and nap it was about 1:30. I told him I would
be right over. As I crossed the street the front door opened and he
stopped and kissed Maria goodbye and came down the stairs. We were in the
house two minutes when he ran to the bathroom. I asked if he wanted to go
to the bed or nap on the couch he wanted the bed which told me he was
tired. I got him settled in bed and went down the cellar to work out for
the hour he would sleep.

I just had finished when I heard the toilet flush and went upstairs we
both met in the hallway. I told him to help set the island and that
Zachary should be home soon.

Zachary was home by 3pm he emptied his bags and started laundry. We snuck
a kiss or two in and then he went in to see Stephen. I could hear the two
of talking about something but wasn't really paying attention. Zachary
came back into the kitchen and I asked what was going on, he said they
were talking about The Walton's. I asked him how was work he said it was
kind of boring without you there and Stanley can be kind of a hard ass. I
laughed and said that is his job. Stephen joined us at the island and
Zachary asked him what he did today. Stephen told him about the sled
riding and going across the street for lunch and how he liked not having
to rush out of the house in the morning. I thought I was right about his
good mood he was happy that I was on vacation.

We sat and ate and both boys remarked how everything was good. While we
we're eating Zachary told me he had a little bit of gossip. It seems he
ahd run into Corey the girl he went to high school with and was also
working in the shop and going to school on the company's dime. She told
him how his friend Scott had flunked out of his first semester, the rents
were furious and he blew his scholarship evidently partying to hard. I
told him that sucks he wasted a perfect opportunity but maybe like him
school wasn't for him. I told Zachary I was surprised about the partying
and Zachary said he was also. I told him maybe that girl did a number on
him and Zachary just shrugged his shoulders and he repeated they only
went out for two months if even that. Then he mumbled that maybe Scott
should just grow a set. Stephen asked a set of what and Zachary answered
a set of muscles. I turned to him and said that was a good save and
laughed. But he finished with that Corey said he put an application in
the shop, and he put her father as a reference. I told him the shop is
huge and there are three shifts, there is very good possibility he will
never see him even if he gets hired. Stephen asked if he didn't like this
guy and Zachary told him that the guy isn't always a nice person and as
you get older you will meet people that you know are only going to be
trouble and you have to be smart enough not to get involved. Stephen just
nodded like he knew what he meant.

I think between Mario and I we have instilled a good set of morals on
this young man. Stephen looks at Zachary and I the way Zachary at his age
looked at me and his grandfather. Stephen will have many good role models
in his life. While we were sitting there Zachary asked Stephen what he
wanted to do tomorrow. Stephen said he wanted to stay home with Papa till
it was time to go to Noni's for lunch; he just wanted to be with me.
Zachary told him he wished he could do the same; that he liked hanging
out with Papa too. Stephen told him to stay home and Zachary told him he
would on Friday so the three of us would do something his last day.
Stephen said 'Yeah I go home on Saturday' and Zachary told him 'Not to
think about it enjoy the next four days, before you know the summer will
be here and you will be back with DJ.' I thought hopefully sooner.

While they cleaned up I asked Zachary what he wanted for lunch and what
about breakfast. Zachary wanted oatmeal and I asked Stephen what he
wanted and he said oatmeal too. I said no eggs or French toast or
waffles. He shook his head and said oatmeal tomorrow, waffles on
Wednesday, eggs on Thursday, and French toast on Friday, I made a mental
note and Zachary said yeah French toast and bacon on Friday I like that
and they high fived one another.

 I brought Stephen up to shower and Zachary followed and said he was
going to bed afterwards and said goodnight to Stephen and gave me a wink
and a smirk. Stephen and I watched TV for a couple of hours he really
likes The Walton's and I think we have watched 'The Homecoming' going on
three times. The cast was really young in that one, and he finally
understands that some of adults were different actors. I took him up and
got him settled in bed while I took my shower, he was almost asleep when
I got to bed, we talked for a few minutes and he fell asleep. I woke up
about 10 and slipped out of bed, Stephen never moved.

 I got into bed with Zachary and he sighed as I spooned him. We moved to
the floor Zachary was fully awake and hard and pushed me on my back and
mounted me. I was about to say no foreplay and he covered my mouth with
his and started riding me. He came fast and I wasn't even close. He was
massaging my chest and I was playing with his nipples. I wanted to kiss
him more but he would only kiss for a while then went back to sitting
upright so he could watch the door for Stephen. By the time I got ready
to come Zachary shot again for the second time all over my chest. I think
part of it hit my chin.

We both showered him upstairs and me downstairs and met again in his
bedroom. I had looked in on Stephen and he was still sound asleep. I
slipped into bed with Zachary and spooned with him till he fell asleep
and he was hard again. I crawled back into my bed it was just midnight.

I was back up when I heard Zachary's alarm, I rushed down and put his
lunch and breakfast together and packed it. I went out to warm up his
truck and brought his gym bag with me. Zachary was down having his juice
when I came back in I warned him again about the black ice not to forget
to text. We kissed and he grabbed his lunch and left. I watched him drive
up the street and went back to bed I settled in and waited for his text.
Twelve minutes later he let me know he just parked and told me to call
him at lunch I replied okay and fell back asleep.

I awoke with the sound of the toilet flushing and found I was alone in
bed. Stephen came trotting back into the room and jumped into bed. I
pretended to be asleep and he lied there singing quietly to himself
snuggling back up against me. I put my arm around him and he softly said
'Papa are you sleeping?' I squeezed him tighter and nuzzled his neck and
growled and he giggled 'Papa don't eat me.' I laughed and said I
wouldn't. I asked him if he was ready to get up and he surprised me by
saying he wanted to stay in bed a few more minutes. I asked him if he
could read the clock and he said the numbers were six, four and two. I
told him he knows his numbers he should learn how to tell time. Stephen
told me he has a book home that was DJ's on how to tell time and another
on how to tie shoes. I told him if he doesn't know these things for when
he comes up in the summer to bring the books. I said look how you know
the days of the week. He looked me straight in the eyes and said he would
bring them. I asked if he was ready to get up and he said a few more
minutes that the bed was all nice and warm. I asked him what he wanted to
do today. He wanted to play some board and card games with me. I said
that is doable. Then he asked if it was okay if he didn't go to lunch at
Maria's tomorrow he didn't want to go to her club meeting, I told him
that was doable too.

We got up at seven and went down I made the oatmeal and peeled a Halo for
him and waited for my coffee to perk. While we were waiting I told him
help me with the laundry, he went 'Ewww these sheets smell like swamp
butt where were they?' I told him Zachary and I forgot to wash them for a
few days and they got funky from hanging around. Then I said they don't
smell that bad, Stephen just nodded and said 'Papa they do.' The oatmeal
and coffee were ready about the same time but from the Halo he already
had to run to the bathroom. Stephen had two bowls of oatmeal and juice
and milk. After we cleaned up we finished the laundry and he watched me
make ham salad, I told him that it would be for our lunch tomorrow and I
told him tonight would be liver, bacon, and onion subs. I ahd him call
Zachary and tell him to stop at the bakery on his way home and buy subs.
I listened to him on the phone and heard Zachary playing with him and
asked Stephen who he was and who was he looking for. Stephen to my
amazement said 'I'm looking for my friend Swamp Butt and I am Santa
Claus.' Zachary said to him you sound young for Santa, and Stephen
started to laugh and said Zachary it's me and Papa wanted me to tell you
to stop at the bakery and buy subs for dinner tonight we are having liver
and Papa says to call him at lunch. Zachary must have asked what was I
doing and Stephen answered drying those sheets that smell like 'swamp
butt.' Zachary asked him if they were his sheets and Stephen answered no,
yours and I could hear them both laughing.

Stephen and I played checkers then we played Zachary's old games
Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, and Trouble. Stephen is pretty good at
checkers. Zachary called while we were playing and the three of us talked
and Stephen told him what we were playing. Zachary had to go back to work
and it was time for him to get dressed for lunch and for to me get
ready to workout. I walked him across the street and told him again not
to nap there so that Mario and Maria wouldn't be tied up if they wanted
to do something.

I went home and had a good workout and showered, I had just gotten
dressed when Stephen called he was ready to come home. Maria came out on
the porch and said that Stephen didn't want to go to the club meeting
tomorrow. Stephen put his head down and told her he was sorry and she
laughed and told him it was okay she understood. Then Maria looked at me
and said in Italian that he had a good heart and he reminded her of
someone else and I thought she meant Zachary. She laughed again and said
no you his grandfather and I turned red. Then she turned to Stephen that
if there were any good desserts she would bring some home for Zachary and
him.

We crossed the street and I asked how lunch was and he said it was good
he had barley soup and an egg salad sandwich and some cookies. Stephen
said Maria and him were going to make whatever cake or pie he wants
Thursday. He asked for some eggnog and I gave him a small glass and he
sat at the island with me. I asked him where he wanted to nap he said the
bed would I stay with him till he fell asleep. I agreed I could use a nap
myself. He finished his eggnog and ran to the bathroom. We went up to bed
and both of us were asleep in no time.

We both slept sound so sound we were still sleeping when Zachary came
home. Zachary had started washing our gym cloths and came upstairs
looking for us. He was surprised to find us still sleeping. Stephen woke
up when he heard him coming up the stairs and smiled at him and got up
and went to the bathroom. While Stephen was in the bathroom, Zachary
groped me and kissed me awake and I was startled at first. Then we heard
the toilet flush and broke apart. I got up and the three of us went
downstairs. I started the bacon and asked what they wanted for sides and
they both said broccoli. While I was cooking off the bacon the two of
them talked about their day.

Zachary asked Stephen why he wasn't going to the club meeting. Stephen
answered Papa is home and I am tired of being pinched squeezed and
kissed. Zachary and I both laughed and Stephen told us it wasn't that
funny. Then he said that he forgot to tell me he has to go over early on
Thursday so they can bake whatever he wants. I said what time is early
and he said Maria said no later than 10am earlier if possible. I thought
to myself Maria is one smart woman she knows we have to go look at the
house in the morning. Zachary asked him if he knows what he wants and he
said chocolate chip or more sugar cookies and first he wanted a red
velvet cake, but then he figured it would be easier to take the cookies
back home to Virginia then the cake. I said good thinking and Zachary
agreed.

I told them to set the table I would start cooking the liver once the
broccoli was done. They did and then Zachary disappeared upstairs for a
few minutes. Stephen asked what was he doing and he said he went get his
clothes out for work. I looked at him funny for I know he already packed
his gym bag and Zachary just gave me a look like I will tell you later.
We ate and the two of them scoffed down the subs. I said I think we need
to take a little walk after we cleanup we all ate a lot of carbs. Stephen
was excited he liked walking at night. Zachary said he would for a little
bit but he had to go help Noni with something. Stephen wanted to know if
he could go to and Zachary told him it was grownup stuff and he won't be
that long, he may even catch up with us. I was totally curious, but I
figured it had something to do with Stephen. After the dishes and pans
were done and Stephen and I went to the bathroom we all left. It was in
the high 30's so it wasn't that cold but I made sure Stephen was dressed
warm.

Zachary walked a couple of blocks with us then jogged back to his
grandparents. Stephen was amazed that some people still had their
Christmas lights lit, but with snow still on the ground he thought it
still looked like Christmas. I asked him what he wanted to do tomorrow
since we had the whole day together and he wanted to go sledding again. I
told him we could do that. The two of us walked around for about 35
minutes and when he grabbed my hand to hold it I knew he was getting
tired and a little antsy for now it was pretty dark and there was no
traffic anymore everyone was home. As we got close to home he wanted to
stop at the grandparents and I told him we couldn't I had to go to the
bathroom and he laughed and said ok.

Once we got settled inside I suggested we get his shower out of the way,
this way we could watch TV. I left him to go heat up his towels and
warned him not to do anything dumb, again he laughed. As I got back
upstairs with him I heard Zachary come in the back door and he came
upstairs with the laundry that I took out. He yelled to us from his room
as he was folding the clothes. He asked how the walk was, and Stephen
told him he got real dark and quiet outside. I asked Zachary if he would
get Stephen's towels for he was almost done. Zachary came back with the
towels and as Stephen was drying himself Zachary whispered to come into
his room. I helped Stephen dry and gave him a swat on his butt and told
him to go get his pajamas on. He went into Zachary's room where his
clothes were and lifted his towel and shook his naked butt at him grabbed
his pajamas and ran to my room to get dressed.

I told him I would be right in and went to talk to Zachary. Zachary told
me how he got the idea to make a red velvet cake with Maria and had asked
her if they could. She liked the idea and instead of making a cake they
made cupcakes with the batter. He said they finished and he cleaned and
washed everything the only thing that has to be done is to frost them
tomorrow. He will go over right after work to do it and bring them home.
I kissed him and told him he is a prince. Stephen was having trouble with
top he was stuck and calling for me. Zachary told us he was going to
shower and then to bed.

Stephen and I went downstairs to find something to watch and I told him
that there were three choices for supper for the next three nights to
pick the order. Stephen decided on rigatoni with ricotta and meatballs
tomorrow, lamb chops Thursday, and pizza on Friday. I told him I couldn't
have chosen better. Then I remembered I didn't ask Zachary about his
breakfast, I knew he was taking the ham salad for lunch and yelled up and
got my answer. We watched two episodes of The Walton's and went up to
bed. I went and showered while he waited for me.  When I came out he was
still awake and we talked a little bit about sledding tomorrow and he
reminded me that it was waffles tomorrow for breakfast. Soon we were both
asleep and I awoke near 10pm and slipped out of bed. I took off my shorts
and slipped into Zachary's bed, he got right in my arms and said let's
stay here for a few minutes till he woke up. We both fell back to sleep.
I jumped awake and looked at the clock it was close to 1:30, I picked up
my shorts and put them on and crept back to my bedroom luckily it looked
like Stephen never woke up or moved that I knew of. The next thing I knew
I heard Zachary's alarm go off and I went down to pack his lunch, make
his oatmeal, and warm up his vehicle. When he came down I apologized for
falling asleep. Zachary said he enjoyed just being able to sleep with me
and apologized for not waking up too. I kissed him goodbye and told him
not to forget to text and he left and I went back to bed to wait.
Fourteen minutes later he did and I fell back to sleep.

JJ

Another big shout out to all that are following this story big Thanks. I
hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I will try to get a chapter or two
out before Christmas but cannot promise.

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