Date: Fri, 28 May 2021 16:00:41 -0400 From: JJ Rockwood Subject: Zachary All Grown Up Chapter 75 Zachary All Grown Up Chapter 75 By JJ [ jjrockwood000@gmail.com ] NIFTY HAS SO MANY STORIES TO CHOOSE FROM ISN'T IT WORTH A FEW COINS TO KEEP IT ALIVE!!! Chapter 75 It is Memorial Day May 30,, 2022 at 6am in the morning and I am wide awake. The sun is shining and the bedroom is cool Zachary is snuggled in front of me and sound asleep. I slip out of bed and go down and start coffee and then go back and get washed and dressed. I take the still half frozen sauce out of the fridge and start to make oatmeal. I got the cans of beans I needed to make and open them up and pan them they are going to need a couple of hours in the oven. Oatmeal and coffee ready I go down and get on the treadmill. As I'm running I go through what essentials we need for the week. I slow down every once in a while as I turn the page of a flyer. Mentally making a list of what I need to buy after an hour I work a little on my chest and shoulders. When I'm done I go upstairs and sit with a bottle of water and write down exactly what I need and what I need to take out of the freezer for the week and do that. I just get upstairs and the house phone is ringing and it was Stephen asking if could come over for breakfast and a visit. I had made a big pot of oatmeal knowing he would be here for breakfast and that there would be enough for Zachary to take to work tomorrow. I had just reached the street and he was already waiting for me. He had his new shorts, hoodie and sliders on he looked good. I held his hand as we crossed the street and told him to watch when he ran in the sliders he might trip and fall. Stephen looked at me and said 'I've already done it twice in the house.' I asked if his hands were clean and he nodded I gave him some juice and a halo. Stephen asked 'Can I sleep over tonight seeing you are watching me tomorrow?' I replied 'I have to go to the gym tomorrow but as soon as you are up washed and dressed we are going food shopping and we will spend the whole day together.' He looked sad and then I added 'If oyur parents say it is Ok you can sleep here Friday and Saturday night.' Stephen was happy with that and finished his halo then ran to the bathroom which gave me a chance to go up and get Zachary up explaining Stephen was already here. I didn't want him to find Zachary in my bed again. Stephen was still in the bathroom when I came down and I got out the bowls for everyone. I was just filling Stephen's bowl when Zachary came bouncing down. Zachary saw what Stephen was wearing and made him get off the stool so he could see how everything looked on Stephen. Zachary rubbed his hair and told him looked sharp. Stephen beamed and told us 'DJ said the same thing this morning and maybe Papa should pick out his clothes too.' Then he said 'Zachary guess what if my Mom and Dad say it is okay I am sleeping here next Friday and Saturday.' Zachary says 'Dude that's great you have a whole week to decide if you want to sleep with Papa, me, or by yourself.' Stephen answers 'Yes that is hard either with a nose whistler, a snorer, or quiet by myself.' Then he giggled. I said 'I don't snore.' They both cracked up. Zachary says to him 'Be careful you know you can't really run in sliders and flip flops till you get older and even then you have to be careful.' Stephen laughs and says 'Papa told me the same thing and I already fell twice in my house.' Stephen asked 'What did you do in New York?' Zachary showed him all the photos on his phone of the city and our room. Stephen liked the room and made a comment all three of us could have fit in that bed. Stephen whispered to Zachary 'Do you really like sleeping with Papa?' Zachary says 'Only if I have to he snores too much.' Stephen whispers 'He makes me feel safe.' Zachary answers 'I felt the same way at your age.' Stephen giggled 'But he does snore loud.' I turned around from preparing the beans and said to both of them "Hell-o I'm right here.' They both laughed and got up and hugged me. Stephen asked 'Papa when are we going to go swimming?' I answered 'Not for a couple of more weeks if it keeps getting warm, it may be warm for shorts but that water is still cold. Do you know how to swim?' Stephen says 'We all took lessons at the pool. Who taught you and Zachary how to swim?' We both answered 'At the YMCA.' Zachary asked 'What are you two going to do tomorrow while I am at work?' I answered 'I have to go shopping at Shoprite and BJ's and Stephen will come with me to BJ's then after that it is whatever he wants to do.' Stephen surprised the two of us and said 'Can we start working in the garden?' Zachary told him we have to check the weather first is the morning still cold? Stephen answered 'It was too cold to go without a hoodie.' I asked 'How many more tomato plants can we use?' Zachary answered 'We have twenty-four and we can easily squeeze in another six.' I then told Stephen that is what we will do tomorrow after shopping we can go buy some tomato plants. I got the baked beans in the oven and started working on cleaning up the kitchen Stephen helped me and Zachary went upstairs to straighten up he came back down with his gym bag. I told him I already had the oatmeal for his breakfast and what did he want for lunch? Stephen asked 'Can we go for a walk?' I answered 'Let us go over to your house and see if your parents need help with anything.' Zachary and Stephen looked like twins with the way they were dressed I still had sweats on from when I worked out this morning. As we were cutting through Mario was watering his potted herbs on his back deck. Zachary asked 'Poppi when are you starting the garden?' Mario answered 'I think maybe next weekend, it is going to be a late growing season this year. It was 38 in the morning while you guys were away.' I said 'In a way that's good we will tomatoes into the fall unless the summer is a scorcher or fall comes early.' Mario laughed 'Jared we both had those years.' Zachary asked 'What time are you going to Aunt Roseanna's?' Mario rolled his eyes 'We have to be there for 12:30 they want to eat by 1pm.' Zachary says 'Tell Noni I said Hell-o.' Stephen piped up 'Yeah me too.' We continued and found Eric and Stuart shucking corn and at the same time helping Sr. and DJ put up a tarp over the grape vine trellis. The Barrios had a good size patio under this huge trellis. The vines were just starting to go up the sides by July the roof would be covered. Andrea and Maria were already talking about making homemade jam. Zachary and I helped them finish and then put the two tables underneath it. Zachary and Stephen taped the plastic tablecloths while Sr. DJ and I got all the folding chairs. DJ found an old bocce set in the garage and asked if I knew how to play. I said 'Your Uncle Anthony and I know how to and even your Mom if she remembers I taught her and your Uncle Chris when they were small.' DJ says 'I want to learn.' I told him to bring them out and wash them off and we would play later. I then proceeded to help the other two finish shucking 36 ears of corn. Sr. got himself a new 48" gas griddle plus a standard gas grill. He left his old one with the new owners. I like the idea of a griddle but I wouldn't need one that big. I went inside to check on my daughter she had everything under control. She asked me when they should start the corn and when to put the chicken in the oven. I looked at her and said 'Chicken?' She laughed and said 'Dad, Sr. isn't big on picnic food so I decided to make a couple of pans of boneless thighs in oil and garlic only 24 and I cut back on the hotdogs we don't eat them and I know you and Zachary don't. I just got six big bites. The only ones who will eat them is my mother-in-law and talking to Becky maybe her three boys. I gave her the times to start everything and left everything was under control they were in great shape. Zachary had to get ice for our cooler for our water and soda. I asked if they were set and Sr. says if he knew that he would have gotten ours when he got theirs. Zachary and I left and Stephen wanted to come and he was told to go wash up and take a nap by his Mom. Stephen hugged us good-bye and begrudged went in the house. Zachary and I never got inside instead we went right to the gas station to get a couple of bags of ice. He threw them in the cooler with some water and juice packs. I checked on the beans and they were done and pulled them out there was nothing to do except the pasta which I would start about 1pm or so. I went up and lay on Zachary/Stephen's bed. I must have dozed off the next thing I knew was that I felt someone on the bed behind me and they put their arm around me and put their hand on top of mine. It was a gentle loving touch but something seemed different. Still half asleep I took notice that the arm around me was stronger and bigger and the body holding me was broader and taller than Zachary. I could smell baby powder though. Everything was different but very familiar I was thinking I must be dreaming. I have to admit I was starting to chub up and I started to understand how Anthony, Zachary, and Stephen enjoyed being cuddled. Then I felt a kiss to the top of my head and this voice whispering 'No matter how old I get you will always be my hero.' I started to tear up and said 'Thanks but you also had Dad.' I turned over to face him and he looked at me and said 'I know I had Dad but so did everyone else you were mine alone if that makes sense. Hey I didn't mean to make you cry.' I said 'I'm sorry the older I get the easier I cry.' Anthony looked at me with wet eyes and said 'That makes you all the more of a man in my eyes.' I asked him what was he doing here and he said they came down in two cars because he had brought down some things to do the house and he has to go to a conference in the morning and was hoping he could stay over. Then I asked 'Why were you spooning me?' Anthony laughed and said 'Zachary had to go across the street and I came up and found you sleeping and I don't know it reminded me of when I was small and I wanted to experience that again.' I kissed his forehead and asked 'Did it?' Anthony turned red and nodded. We both sat up and I told him it felt good and not in a pervy way even though I thought I was having a sex dream and started chub up. Anthony roared and told me I was a perv. I asked if he needed help unloading and he told me it was done. I asked what time was it and he said almost 1pm. Just then Zachary came bounding up the stairs and looked at us and took a fast pic of us and flopped on the bed next to me and kissed and bit my shoulder. He asked 'What are guys doing?' Anthony says 'Making my big brother cry.' Zachary looked at me and I just nodded smirking then said 'Okay we have to get in the shower and Anthony would you put the water on for the pasta and the sauce on low.' Anthony says 'Sure' and gets up and goes downstairs. I straighten the bed while Zachary gets our stuff ready. We brush our teeth and shave and jump in the shower. We fuck fast while we are there for some reason after being spooned I am horny as hell. Afterwards I tell Zachary the story he finds it funny that I thought I was having a sex dream but it was kind of a turn on for both of us. I came down with just a towel wrapped around me and gave Anthony the pasta to throw in the boiling water. I got the foil pans out to serve the pasta in at the picnic. Ran back upstairs and got dressed then came down to finish up. I had put the oven on and mixed the pasta, sauce, ricotta and cheese and put them in the oven along with beans. Anthony went with Zachary to bring the coolers over and to bring his clothes inside for his meeting. Becky and their sons and Sr.'s mom were already there when Zachary came back with Stephen in tow. We carried the food over, and Sr. already had a head start on making the burgers, dogs, etc. Everything was ready in no time and we did a buffet style everyone helped themselves. The only thing that was still finishing up was the corn which we eat last. The talk surrounded the food and how good everything was. Then we talked about the move which would be this coming weekend. Anthony's boys were excited about the move. Ian and Jared were getting along great with Eric and Stuart. DJ seemed to like Ian seeing they were close in age and kind of jocks. Lil Ant and Stephen got along to a degree there was two years difference between them but they both liked scary stuff and superheroes. I had to laugh Lil Ant and Stephen are going to be built the same. Then Charlie came up and I said I haven't heard from him. Anthony told me he has gotten two offers so far both up at UCONN but nothing from this end. Anthony said both offers are very lucrative and he could easily afford to rent or buy up there. Of course Sr.'s mom's ears perked up and she offered her help. While we were cleaning up DJ got the bocce set out and it was decided we would play. The majority of the cleanup was done so the women told us to play. Anthony and I explained the rules. The teams were Anthony, Ian, Jared, Andrea were one team. The 2nd team was Zachary, DJ, Sr., Stuart, and I. Becky, Lil Ant, Stephen, Eric, and Sr.'s mom were going to watch the Red Sox on TV. It was a lot of laughs, the young ones were amazed at how good Anthony, Andrea, and myself were. They got a kick out of the sibling rivalry between us. We each won a game we never got to play a third only because it was near 5 and they wanted to have dessert for the fact all the kids had school the next day and Becky and the boys and Sr.'s mom wanted to get on the road. Sr.'s mom brought miniature Italian pastry; Becky brought an ice cream cake. There were plenty of leftovers and the families took some all I wanted was the rigatoni and the corn. There was enough for us to take to lunch for a few days. Zachary took beans and salads. After everyone left we broke down the tables and put the chairs away and the grills were cleaned and coolers emptied. The only thing that was left would be for the tarp to be taken down off the grape vines so they can flourish. The three older boys went in to start their showers and get their school stuff ready for the morning. I helped Andrea get their lunches together. While we were sitting in the kitchen Stephen says to me 'You know Papa with Uncle Anthony staying over I can sleep over he will be there while you and Zachary are at the gym.' I answered 'Where is everyone going to sleep? I only have two beds.' Stephen says 'Those beds are huge. I can sleep with Zachary in our bed and Uncle Anthony can sleep with you. You guys always slept together before.' Anthony choked on his coffee. I replied 'And what happens when you get waken up when Zachary gets up?' Stephen turned around and said 'I go back to sleep.' Anthony pipes up and asks 'Stephen how do you know I slept with Jared?' Stephen says 'Duh I saw photos and the movies you were always with Papa the way Zachary and I am.' Andrea from across the room says 'Stephen what did I tell you about the Duh's and the Hell-o's.' Stephen answers 'Sorry Mom.' Anthony and Zachary are enjoying this. I said 'It is up to Anthony and Zachary.' They both hung me out to dry and told him they were willing to do it. Andrea then whispered that it would be a help not to have to worry about getting him and ready too without Maria around. I said 'Okay on one condition you are to try to sleep till I get home and if you are awake you don't go downstairs till you hear your Uncle up.' Stephen shook my hand and told me 'Deal.' Andrea and he went up to pack pajamas and clothes for tomorrow and to say goodnight to his brothers and Dad. We headed back to my house with my coolers etc. I was putting everything away while Stephen got settled in his room. Zachary brought down our gym bags and I got his lunch ready. Anthony brought in his clothes and hung them up. I told Stephen to stay up there he was going straight in the shower and then I said to Anthony your next. He looked at me and I said 'What, you are not sleeping with me without a shower.' He saluted me and said 'Aye-Aye, Capitan.' Stephen yelled from upstairs 'Can we watch those old movies again from when you were little now that Uncle Anthony is here.' I said 'Sure.' Anthony says 'He hasn't seen them in years.' I looked and asked 'Don't you have a copy of them?' Anthony answered 'I have the original movies in my safe and Dad's projector.' Then he put his head down and said 'The DVD's I had I gave to Marci and she was supposed to make a copy and give them back. I keep forgetting about it until we started packing and I just told her last week I wanted them back and I would make her a copy.' Then he said 'Never again am I getting involved.' Stephen yelled down he was ready to shower his teeth were brushed and he was naked. Zachary came down and asked 'When do I shower?' I answered 'With me once Stephen and Anthony are done.' Zachary was shocked and turned on by that. Anthony brought the warm towel up and looked at me sitting on the toilet while Stephen was showering. Anthony mumbled 'Just like the old days.' Stephen needed help rinsing his hair he started to panic he got some soap in his eyes. As I rinsed him I asked if he washed all the guy parts and he answered by farting. I laughed and told him he better wash and rinse again when he farted his butt blew bubbles. Next time he is going to watch to see if it happens. Anthony had to leave he can't keep a straight face. Stephen yelled to Anthony it was his turn as he ran into his room butt naked. I helped him dry off then left him to get his pj's on. I went down and got my lists out so I wouldn't forget them in the morning. Anthony called down and asked if I had a pair of sweats or shorts he could borrow and I went up and gave him shorts a big wife beater plus white socks to wear. Once the water reheated we were going up to shower. I told Stephen to show Anthony all the pictures of NYC on my phone. Stephen looks and says 'You two are going to shower together?' and laughed. I said 'No Zachary was showering in the big bathroom and I was showering in mine.' Stephen laughs and says 'Good I don't think the two of you will fit.' Zachary says 'You are right little man.' I couldn't believe how turned on Zachary got knowing we were having sex with the other two downstairs. We brushed our teeth, showered and got off in the normal time it takes us to shower. We took our time drying each other and kissing the entire time. We got dressed and went downstairs. Anthony thought the room was great and I told him how I already booked it for six days in December. I told him that Becky and he should do a long weekend there. Zachary told him a butler comes with the room that they wouldn't even have to leave it if they wanted. Stephen says 'A butler just like Lurch 'you rang.' Anthony says to me 'He doesn't miss a beat.' Zachary says 'A sponge.' Stephen says 'Papa put the movies on it is getting dark out.' Zachary put the movies in. Anthony texts Marci in between DVDs and tells her he wants to make plans to meet he wants the movies for his boys to see. She text back right away whenever he wants this way she can see the new house. Of course there was a lot of laughing at us being so young. Stephen really gets a kick out of seeing Anthony and me. They are finally over and it is time for bed. The two young ones went up first and I told them I would tuck them in soon. I heard the toilet flush a couple of times and giggling I locked up and Anthony and I went up and went in and told them goodnight and reminded Stephen about the morning. Anthony and I went into my bedroom. We took off our shirts and got into bed. I was behind him and I asked 'What time do you have to get up tomorrow? Will you have time for breakfast with Stephen and me?' He answered 'I have to be in New Haven for 9:00am at St. Raphael's.' I told him 'You will have to leave here by 8:15 in case of traffic or road work. I will get you up for 7:30 so you can shave and shower again.' Anthony turned over and faced me and says 'I can come back for lunch or a late breakfast if that is alright, Becky will be at work and the boys will be at school I don't have to hurry back home.' I told him that will be perfect how I will be getting back around ten from BJ's. Then Anthony got quiet and he was rubbing my arm the way he did as a kid and Stephen does now. I debated whether to ask what was up or not to read anything into it and let him say something. He smelled of baby powder and I was looking at the man he has grown into. Anthony was going to be 44 this coming October compared to my 58. Anthony and I had a similar built but I think he may have an inch in height on me and was a little broader in general by no means fat just a full solid built like myself, DJ, his Jared, Anthony Jr. and poor Stephen. Anthony had darker hair but the same blue eyes as me. He kept catching my eyes looking at him and smiled. After the third or fourth time of him opening his eyes and seeing me looking at him he asked 'Are you okay?' I smiled, nodded and said 'Just wondering where the years have gone.' Anthony says 'We did have a great childhood didn't we? Why is it we are the only two that think that?' I said 'I don't know, granted I was with the parents the longest but you feel that way and you had the shortest time with them.' Anthony says 'Not for nothing but I use to think I was the luckiest person I not only had Dad and Mom but I had you. You were my best friend, my second Dad; I use to wish it was only the two of us. Jared you were my hero.' I rolled my eyes and he said 'Seriously you were my protector, my savior. You better take care of yourself because I don't know, I will be alone.' I pulled him to me and rubbed and kissed the top of head. I answered 'Like I have told Zachary, I'm not planning on going anywhere any time soon. But if I have to be honest when I look at him, Stephen, DJ and you and wonder how much of your lives will I be allowed to see. Granted both our parents were near 90 when they passed but that is no guarantee. That is why I am glad you are living close again. I want you to watch over them when I'm gone. To be there for them I don't worry so much about you but the younger ones. I want Zachary to live a good full life.' Anthony still rubbing my arm says 'We may go before you.' I laughed 'That was the excuse Zachary used to get me to agree to marry him.' Anthony smiled 'Smart guy and he is right.' I said 'Of course now let's drop this.' Anthony says 'I can't wait to for my sons to see these movies.' I said 'They never saw them but then again they are still kind of young to appreciate them.' Anthony says 'I like that room you guys stayed in at the Plaza' I told him what they were going to do for me at Christmas. I asked 'Do you have a good chance with the job tomorrow?' Anthony said 'It is basically a formality the job is mine, but unless they change the salary and benefits it will be mine and I can start June 13. I finished with Hartford Hospital on Friday so basically I'm unemployed and Becky finishes Thursday. The poor boys have to do remote learning till June 8.' I asked 'Did I hear her say today she already has a job.' Anthony says 'Amity is looking for a teacher to basically do remote teaching for these kids that are home injured or sick not to lose any school time. If she doesn't have a big work load then she will sub for in person teaching. These poor kids and teachers don't even get snow days granted they are out the first week of June but still.' Anthony yawned and turned over and said 'Jared hold me like old times.' I said 'Sure, you don't think that will be a little gay?' Anthony replied 'No what is the difference between the last time we slept together and now?' I answered 'Nothing I guess. Goodnight.' Anthony said 'Goodnight and thanks for being the best big brother anyone could have.' I squeezed him a little tighter and let sleep overtake us. The alarm went off at 3:15. I slid out of bed fast. Anthony opened his eyes smiled and went back to sleep. I brushed my teeth and got dressed and went and woke up Zachary. Stephen was hugging him for behind and I kissed Zachary awake and he got up with a boner which I playfully grabbed. By the time he came down I was back in form starting the truck and carrying out our stuff and we left. The workout was good it and I think we both wished we could share a shower. I took the gym bags and gave his arm a squeeze and looking around before I gave him a quick pat on his butt. I stopped at ShopRite on my way home and got what I needed from there and got home by 7am. I put the stuff away made coffee and grabbed a pear. I went up to get Anthony up and check on Stephen. Stephen was laying there awake and I asked him how long has he been up. He answered since I came in from the store he heard me bring in the groceries. I asked 'Did you sleep okay?' Stephen answered 'Yes all night Zachary's whistle wasn't bad and I got up once to go to the bathroom and Zachary and you were gone and I looked in at Uncle Anthony and you know what he snores like you Papa.' I laughed and he giggled. I went to get Anthony up and like me got up and jumped right in the shower. Stephen and I went downstairs and I gave him orange juice. I heated up a towel and ran it up to Anthony and he said just like when I was a kid. Anthony came down dressed and Stephen was shocked that Anthony was in a suit and he grabbed a water and told me he would text when he was on his way back and left. I told Stephen that Anthony was coming back for breakfast and what should we make. Stephen came up with waffles bacon and eggs. I thought that was doable. I would make the bacon and the batter before we left for BJ's I gave him a bowl of oatmeal to tie him over till we ate. Stephen helped me straighten up the upstairs. I started laundry first doing everyone's clothes they had on yesterday. Then it would be a ton of towels and gym clothes. We left for BJ's and being the day after the holiday the store wasn't crowded at all. I bought shorts for Stephen, Zachary and myself. Stephen also got another tank-top and hoodie. We got home fast and threw in another load of laundry, Stephen went to watch 'The Walton's' and I just started making waffles when Anthony texted he was on his way. I had Stephen set the island during a commercial. I just finished cleaning up the mess from making the waffles and Anthony was back. I gave him his and all our clothes from yesterday that came out of the dryer to take upstairs for me and that he could change I knew my brother would want to get out of that suit. He asked where did the clothes go he had folded them all and left them on Stephen/Zachary's bed next he came down and tackled the towels and folded them too. Anthony took all our gym stuff and started that wash; he insisted and said 'I do this at home all the time.' I asked 'Who wants eggs with their waffles and bacon?' Stephen said 'Me' and Anthony chimed in 'Two please.' I made six eggs over easy took out the waffles and bacon from the oven. The three of us sat and had a relaxing breakfast. Stephen told Anthony he snores like his Papa that he almost thought it was Papa still in bed. Anthony says 'I don't snore.' Stephen got the giggles and said 'Papa says the same thing.' I got up to start more laundry all the new clothes plus Stephen's pajamas. Stephen informed me to leave them here seeing he would be sleeping here Friday and Saturday. Then he ran to the bathroom. Anthony laughed and said it has to be in the genes two of his sons are the same as him and me. Stephen came out and asked as Anthony was going into the bathroom can we walk over to your house. Anthony told him that was a good idea we can walk off our breakfast. Stephen told us he wanted to lead the way in case he had to go over there by himself. I told Anthony this is really a great house and property hopefully you will be here forever and he agreed. Stephen asked when was he moving and Anthony told him in three days. I told him not to worry about dinner I will order pizza and bring it over for five or so or anything else they may want instead. Also he has Zachary, Sr., DJ and myself if he needs help with anything. Anthony says 'Thanks but I have two strapping sons and the movers should be taking care of the rest. Anthony asked 'Can I go shopping with you Sunday morning?' Stephen laughed and said 'You have to get up early if oyu want to go with Papa.' Anthony asked 'How early?' I told him ShopRite opens up at 7am on Sundays and BJ's at 9am and I am there for both. Anthony says 'No problem.' It was getting near noon and I noticed Stephen was getting tired when we got back he was ready to nap and went right up hugging Anthony goodbye before he did. Anthony and I sat on the couch with water and I asked if he wanted anything else. Anthony says 'Can I ask you something?' I said 'You know you can.' Anthony looked at me and asks 'I have always wanted to know how did you or do you have sex?' I laughed 'Anthony you have three kids I think you know how to have sex.' Anthony punched me in the arm and said 'Duh, how did you and Zachary happen upon it?' I said 'I know that is what you meant' and it occurred to me I have never had a chance to tell Anthony the coming out story. I told him the story about the brave sixteen year old who professed his love to me that day and how when he kissed me I got turned on. I gave him the full story of our two years prior to Zachary turning eighteen. The good times the bad times where we argued or he was frustrated that I wouldn't change my mind after a heated make out session. I showed him our rings and how he proposed to me. Anthony asked 'What about the sex?' I answered 'First off you can't compare straight sex to gay sex. It is completely different.' I continued 'Zachary is the best kisser I have ever had. We can get each other off just by kissing. I have never had such intense orgasms since I was young. Everything is tight and snug I don't know what else to say. Other than doing it with another guy is so intense and aggressive. I think that is about as personal as I am comfortable with telling you right now.' I was blushing fiercely and Anthony was intrigued by it all. Anthony says 'Holy crap Jared, I never knew or expected all of this I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. It really is a love story we all knew Zachary looked up to you like an older brother or dad. The poor guy was holding it in all the time.' I answered 'No he didn't realize it was a different love till he hit puberty. It would have been sad if he never told me and lived a pretentious life. I feel there would be a lot more gay relationships if everyone wasn't concerned about the way society is.' I then said 'Now I need you to find out something for me.' Anthony said 'Sure anything.' I told him about the baby thing and I wanted to know what was involved as far as me freezing some sperm in case after I was gone Zachary wanted to do something with it. I said 'I know that sounds egotistical and I'm assuming he would want it.' Anthony said 'I will check it out I think that is a really cool idea. I have no doubt Zachary will want it. Jared you don't see the way he looks at you and you back, I have been jealous at times that he is closer to you now than me. I know it's weird but it isn't like a girlfriend or wife he is another guy. I'm 44 and I'm jealous over a 19 year old. But it has always been just you and me.' I turned and looked at him to see if he was serious. I got off the couch and pulled him up and hugged him. I whispered 'Anthony don't you ever feel that way. You are the first person I actually loved other than our parents. You could actually say you were my first love. You were the first face I saw in the morning and the last when I closed my eyes.' You know the joy you see in your kid's faces when they see you first thing or when you come home from work. I have been lucky to have experienced that since I was 14 with you. I grabbed his face and I kissed him on his forehead just like I had done millions of times when he was little. Anthony eyes were getting wet and I slapped him on the butt and told him to stop. He looked at watch and he had to get going he went to the bathroom and went up to see if Stephen was awake. Anthony grabbed a water and his clothes hugged me again and left. Not before I told him to text me when he got home and I will see him on Friday. It was early yet and set my phone and stretched out on the couch to nap. I got woken up by the TV, Stephen was up and watching DOOL. I asked if he was hungry and he said not really. I only slept about 30 minutes where as he was out for a good hour or so. I asked him what I should make for supper. Stephen says 'Papa you were talking about pizza with Uncle Anthony can we have pizza tonight we had all that food yesterday and we had a big breakfast.' I told him that was a good idea and I gave him another halo to eat and some milk. I finished putting away the laundry and packed our gym bags for tomorrow and started oatmeal for our breakfast. There were three waffles and some bacon left over from breakfast. I would eat that for supper we will have left over pizza for lunch. The chicken, rigatoni, burgers and sides would be good for another few days. Sitting at the island while he snacked and I had my coffee, Stephen says 'I'm glad Uncle Anthony was here but we never went to get more tomato plants.' I answered 'Hmm that is true but we can go after we pick up Zachary and think about what you want on your pizza.' We left to go get Zachary and on the way we saw the school buses heading for the school. I said 'Wow just think in three months you will be getting home from school the same time Zachary and I are getting home from work.' There was silence you would hear crickets if it was dark out. Stephen says 'Papa I won't see you or Noni or Mario or Zachary when I go to school.' I say 'Stephen listen to me every day Noni will have you over once you change your clothes for cookies and milk and probably for supper a night or two during the week. I promise you that you can come over for supper too and sleep at least one night on the weekend and come for breakfast on Sunday mornings and still go shopping with me. I give you my word. But you will also make new friends to do things with and that is okay too.' Stephen answers 'DJ told me the same thing that when I get older and I play sports and that will happen, but he says Papa will always be there, he still is for me.' I said 'Stephen that is correct I don't see DJ that much but we text every day and when school is out he will be over swimming and doing the garden with you.' As we were sitting there waiting for Zachary I got the idea to ask the other three boys if they wanted to come over for pizza too. Stephen yells 'Papa here he comes he is first again.' Zachary gets in the front seat and says 'Hi' to both of us and squeezes my thigh while he turns to talk to Stephen. Stephen fills him in on his day and tells him about the pizza and Zachary tells him he never refuses pizza. I gave Stephen my phone and told him to call DJ and ask him and the other two if they wanted to come over for pizza. DJ said yes but Stuart and Eric had a zoom thing with their A/V club but if it was alright if they just came and got pizza and left. I said of course now what did everyone want. Stephen wanted mushroom and everyone else wanted a 'garbage pie.' I had Zachary order three large garbage pies and one large mushroom. I would save the waffles and bacon for another day. We stopped at the farm and all the tomato plants that were left were small. The owner said he would put six or so aside for me for Friday. We got in and Zachary and Stephen went and watered the plants in the cellar. Stephen told me they were getting big. I emptied out Zachary's lunch tote and set the oatmeal to cool. Zachary changed and we all went to get the pizza. I had Stephen call DJ again that we were on our way home and he told him if he wanted soda he had to bring his own. As we rounded the corner the boys were just crossing the street. I thought to myself they are all great kids. They helped bring the pizzas in and I gave Eric and Stuart one pie to take back and to go and eat while it was hot. They both hugged me and said 'Thanks Papa see you later.' Stephen got the paper plates and napkins and we sat and ate. Stephen wanted no part of the garbage pies and was happy with his mushroom pie. Zachary says to him 'I'm glad I'm not sleeping with you tonight. You are going to be tooting up a storm.' The three of them laughed. Stephen asked 'DJ how was school?' DJ answered 'Okay.' Stephen says 'You know Papa says in three months I will be going to school but I will still see him and Zachary, and Noni.' DJ looked at him and said 'Runt I told you the same thing, Papa and I would never lie to you. Believe me it will be fine you will have Eric and Stuart with you going and coming home. When I and Papa and Zachary went we were all alone we were the first to go. It will be fun especially kindergarten all you do is play all day.' I saw again the love these two have for one another and how close they are. DJ asked 'Are we planting the garden this weekend?' I said 'Yes unless it rains.' We spent the rest of the meal talking about bocce and summer coming. DJ and Zachary talked about high school and football and the few people that they both new. After we ate I asked who wanted to take pizza home for lunch. DJ said 'I don't have anywhere to reheat it but he said he will come over after school for a slice. Stephen tells me 'I can't Papa I'm having lunch with my Dad remember he is watching me tomorrow but can I come over with DJ and have one then.' I said 'Of course you guys are welcome anytime.' It was getting near 6:30 and DJ said 'It's getting late I have my last final tomorrow. I asked who wants a Klondike bar and the three raised their hands. After they ate them Zachary was going over to check on his Poppi and bring him some pizza, Maria wouldn't be back till the afternoon tomorrow. Stephen asked if I would walk home with him and DJ. We all left together and I didn't go in I gave the boys their hugs and kisses on the porch I knew the parents wouldn't mind. I got back before Zachary and finished straightening up the kitchen. I went upstairs and Zachary had taken care of all the laundry I got our things ready for the shower then went down to reheat my coffee. Zachary came in while I was sitting at the island and came and sat on my lap. It seemed like ages since we had done that. He kept squirming on my crotch as I nuzzled his neck. Then he jumped and grabbed his lap top he said 'Look what I ordered for us and showed me how he ordered 5 sets of sailor uniforms for us. These were made by a legit company. He got us the wool dress blue and the cotton dress white. He wasn't sure what to order for Stephen but figured since it was Halloween it would be cool and got him only the dress blue. He also got us three white hats and three knit hats for the winter. He told me we are going to get a lot of role playing out of these. It did kind of turn me on watching him get excited over this. I asked him if he wanted to go upstairs and he nodded. We went upstairs Zachary pulled down the shade that faced Stephen's bedroom. I got undressed while he ran and got a sheet and towels. We keep the Palmer's in his nightstand. I helped him get his clothes off and we both fell on the bed. We were lying side by side. I kissed him and he moaned my hand went from playing with his nipple to rubbing his thigh. Zachary instinctively spread his legs so I could massage his pucker. He had arm around my neck and pulled me down into a kiss. I licked his neck and bit it and he was doing the same the same to me. I warned him 'Be careful no hickeys it is getting to warm for hoodies.' Zachary replied 'Tomorrow is supposed to be only in the low 50's we can wear them.' I laughed and kissed him. Zachary was slowly jacking me and I had to stop him I was getting close. I lubed his hole and myself and got on him and pressed at his ring. Zachary let out a big moan and bit my lip. I slowly proceeded to slide in and out. Geez he had a beautiful ass and knew how to use it. Most of the time I know when he is getting his ass tightens and he wraps himself even tighter around me that it hard for me to move. Zachary shoots and I can feel coat our stomachs. I slow down so he can enjoy it; I want him to cum again before I do. Once he starts urging me to go faster I know he is getting ready again. I speed up and he meeting my every thrust. Zachary is trying to pull me further into him which isn't possible my balls are slapping his ass. Zachary shots again and I let loose myself. The two of stayed there for I don't know how long we usually don't move till I go soft and slip out. But I was still hard and I asked 'Do you want to try for three?' He laughed and said 'Maybe in the shower I'm soft but you can stay in me for as long as you want. I'm happy.' Zachary then asked 'Would you like it if I pierced my nibble?' I said 'Honestly all that stuff kind of grosses me out if you want to get a tattoo or two like me that's fine but you are not marking up that beautiful body of yours. It's ultimately your decision but I won't like it. I'm not telling you what to do, bullshit I am telling you not on my watch. Sorry.' Zachary smiled and said 'Thank you that is all I wanted to hear. Now I'm getting up before I leak you are slipping out. Chase you to the shower.' As I got up and turned he slapped my butt. We shaved and showered and he went to bed and I went down and locked up. The alarm went off and our day started as every other work day. When we got to the department Stanley was there as usual and we settled in to have our breakfast. Hector came rolling in singing as usual just with minutes to spare. No Jake. Stanley said he was in yesterday but kind of quiet and how Hector and he were on the line for most of the day and he wasn't back when they left for the day. I started going through my email and there was notice from HR evidently Jake was terminated. I called Jim right away and left a message to call me. I went over to his bench all his belongings were still there so I had no clue what was going on. I didn't say anything to anyone not till I was sure what was going on. I got the guys set up for work and went about clearing out my emails. Surprising how many accumulate after only a few days. My phone rang and it was Jim. He wasn't in yesterday either but was notified at home by HR that Jake was fired for his attendance. I said 'I talked ot him not long ago that he was getting out of hand.' Jim told me how he approached Jake three times about it and had to ask if there was a problem with family, drugs, alcohol. Jake told him everything was good, he just couldn't get up and Jim suggested maybe a different shift and Jake totally refused saying his girl would never go along with it. I said 'Stupidity I feel bad.' Jim says 'Listen we gave the guy every opportunity to redeem himself you can't go against the system. They got a hold of him last night and explained the situation, he is reporting to the gate at 10am. Can you get his personal things together box them and I will stop to get them on my way to HR.' When I got off the phone the only one in the department was Stanley. I got a box and went over to Jake's bench and asked if he had anything to break the lock off but it wasn't necessary it wasn't locked. I emptied the three draws and gave Jake everything pens, pencils, rulers, etc. There were only a few things I couldn't give him and I threw in some work gloves and his hoodie and what not in the box. Stanley just looked at me and shook his head and said 'What a shame he wasted a good gig.' The others came back as Jim was leaving the department with the box. Hector and Zachary looked at me as if to say what's up. Jim says to me 'If he needs a reference should I tell him to use me.' I answered 'Check his attitude if he is sincerely remorse over it yes but if he cocky and thinks he has been screwed then no. What about the union?' Jim goes 'I already talked to them along with HR and they agreed without any 'problem' on his part we tried to help him as much as we could. I told them about I was willing to find him something on a different shift and both agreed I went above and beyond. Oh yeah next week I am going to post a job for his replacement.' When Jim left Hector asked if Jake was okay and Stanley says not really he is out of a job. Hector says 'I told you guys that snapper can be the downfall of mankind. On a good note the new kid won't be low man anymore.' Zachary says 'Not by someone losing their job.' Both Stanley and I say at the same time 'He is 23 years old and he was given every opportunity not to reach this point.' The rest of the day went on without a hitch. Jim told me that Jake told him that this was an opportunity for him and the girl to move down south. He also said that the job was actually being posted today and I was to make the choice. I told Hector and Stanley if they knew of anyone in the shop that would be a good fit to apply. We were no sooner in the house when the house phone rang and Zachary answered it and it was Stephen. Stephen asked 'Is it was okay for DJ and him to come over for their pizza snack.' Zachary said 'Of course your Papa always likes seeing you guys.' Zachary was taking care of the dirty gym stuff plus the sheet and towels from last night. I took care of the lunch totes and we went up and changed and luckily Zachary says 'Keep the hoodies on.' I got downstairs and started making the oatmeal for our breakfast. I can hear the two of them on the back deck laughing and trying to get through the door first. Stephen farts and DJ goes 'EWWW what did you have for lunch?' Stephen says 'Dad and I had some bean salad and hamburgers.' They yelled 'Papa.' As they came in and hugged and jumped on me.' I said 'What's up grandsons? How was your day?' DJ says 'Five more days of school and three of them are half days and all my finals are over. Papa can I stay here in August we don't know when summer workouts for football will start but in case they are away when they do start.' I answered 'Of course.' Zachary says 'They usually start about a month before the first game so figure anywhere from August 10 on out.' I asked 'What kind of pizza do you want there is the mushroom and a still a few of the garbage pie left.' I asked 'Stephen what did you do today?' he answered 'My dad and I finished cleaning up the yard. We went to the dump and we took that blue thingy down off of where we ate and we had lunch and I took a nap and waited for DJ to come home.' They got their pizza and sat at the island and we laughed and talked. I asked 'DJ do you need anything for football?' DJ answered 'Maybe cleats but I will wait till then mine are getting a little tight.' Stephen says 'How about those things you wear?' DJ looked confused 'What things?' Stephen whispers 'You know those things you wear that you can see your big hairy butt crack but not your wiener. The smelly things you throw on the floor and at me.' Zachary got up and walked to the laundry looked at me red in the face trying to stifle his laughter. DJ turned red and said 'I guess I should have more than two.' Stephen persisted 'What are they called again?' I turned to him and said 'Do you talk like this in front of your parents?' Stephen says 'No but maybe my Dad sometimes but I always talk this way to DJ and you and Zachary cuz we are all men.' DJ says 'Papa it is true he always asks questions but I don't mind how else is he going to know. He asks more than Eric and Stuart.' Stephen says 'They don't have to ask they get it at school. They were right about the 'Love Bites'. I didn't believe them till I asked you.' DJ says 'Quiet Stephen.' Stephen says 'It is okay Papa knows all about your 'Love Bites'.' He finished by making kissing noises. Stephen says 'DJ I will always tell you and Papa everything and no one else, then thinking he whispers maybe Zachary too he is like my brother.' DJ says to me 'Papa that is true he can keep a secret better than Stuart and Eric.' Stephen says 'They are wusses they are afraid of Dad and Mom.' I said 'Aren't you?' Stephen says 'Nope I know DJ and I can always come over here and live with you.' Zachary is leaning on the washing machine pretending to do something. DJ looks at me and says 'Papa he has it all figured out.' I asked 'Who wants another slice of pizza?' They both said they were full and I gave them each a halo and told them to eat it. There would be enough pizza for us to have for supper or take to work. They ate their halos and got ready to leave. I hugged them and told them I love them and they did the same to me. Zachary says those two are definitely going to be like Anthony and you.' JJ Everyone thanks for all the comments. Feel free to write anytime to me it is all appreciated [ jjrockwood000@gmail.com ] REMEMBER DONATE WHAT YOU CAN TO NIFTY EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS KEEP IT GOING!!!