Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 08:20:14 -0500 From: JJ Rockwood Subject: Zachary All Grown Up Chapter 97 Zachary All Grown Up Chapter 97 By JJ [ jjrockwood000@gmail.com ] HEY EVERYONE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN TO KEEP THIS GREAT SITE ALIVE. THANKS!!! Chapter 97 It's Friday May 5, 2023 a lot has taken place since the last chapter. The weather is starting to warm during the day but the nights are still comfortable and cool. Everyone is in good health. Work is busy we are working an hour each day and Stanley, Hector, and Sebastian also work Saturdays. Zachary only will work a Saturday if we are really jammed up. Sebastian's two sons are working out very well and have become acclimated to the shop. My boss Jim wants to hire his daughter he has learned she is knowledgeable with purchasing but Sebastian Sr. was balking. Both Stanley and his own sons are telling him that it is a perfect opportunity for her. Stanley struck a nerve when he says 'She can meet a rich husband and she can stay home and raise babies. With that Sebastian gave the okay. Stanley will be my replacement when I retire he knows how to play people. Both he and I laughed at that. Our house renovation (windows and painting) was completed right before Easter. Andrea had my dining room in her basement for the holiday. DJ got my bedroom and Eric my desk. The following week I had movers hired to empty Anthony's in-law's storage bin. I could have easily used my grandsons, nephews, brother and son-in-law and of course Zachary to do the move but my sister-in-law and daughter pointed the pine furniture is soft wood and scratched easily. I took off two days from work with Anthony to get it done. (It was cheaper hiring them during the week than a weekend.) Zachary and I slept in his/Stephen's room for a week in between giving DJ my bedroom furniture and the movers bringing all the new furniture. I also had them move that bedroom furniture to Anthony's house. Seeing Anthony did me the favor off helping me set everything up. He closed his office for two days plus he picked up the new mattresses for the two bedrooms. The only thing we are waiting on is the new living room furniture. The two chairs for our bedroom were delivered yesterday. This weekend with the house complete we were going to just relax. It will be pizza and subs tonight. Eric and DJ are coming over for supper and of course it is Friday Stephen will be sleeping over. In the past three months I have given Eric some weight training guidance and he and DJ have been using the treadmill consistently. We have not revisited his talk from that night in February I'm assuming there aren't any issues for him. By the looks and hugs I get I know the bond will always be there between us just like DJ and Stephen. I do feel very grateful and blessed. Stephen has become a little jealous but is easily soothed if he is involved. The only loner is 'Stewie' I have tried to include him but he would rather do his own thing. Getting home an hour later is starting to drain on us. We can't do it before the shift we would have to be at the gym for 3am to be at work for 5am. Thankfully we don't work over on Fridays. When we get home laundry is started, lunch boxes are emptied, cleaned and stowed away for two days. I just sit to have my coffee and go through the mail and Zachary is on my lap. Zachary asks 'What time did you tell the boys to come over for supper? Stephen must be napping I'm surprised he hasn't called.' I kiss the back of his neck and rub his stomach and answer 'Sshh let's not jinx it and enjoy this.' Zachary laughs and grinds his ass into my crotch and whispers 'Do you want to go down to the cellar and fool around?' I squeezed his thigh and said 'Let's go!' Zachary took me by the hand and we ran downstairs. We got undressed in a flash and were in each other's arms in seconds. I whispered 'Couch or bench?' Zachary nibbling my bottom lip says 'Wall!' Bewildered I looked at him as he backed his way up against the wall. He whispered 'I want you to fuck me standing up. I kissed him and turned him to face the wall, lubed him up and slowly entered him. I just got the head of my dick in when he shuddered moaned and shot his load without either one of us touching him. Zachary knows how to work his ass and tightened his muscles where it wasn't long before I shot. I stayed in him still and jerked him off till he shot his second load. I spun him around and kissed him. After a few minutes he ran upstairs yelling 'Last one in the shower has to go get Stephen.' I say 'Wait for me I will be right up let me clean up down here. I knew he ran up because of the leakage. I cleaned up his two loads with our clothes and went up to shower. After our shower we were taking our time getting dressed when the phone rang. I answer the landline and say 'Hell-o.' Stephen says 'Papa what are you doing? What time are we eating? I will come over with DJ and Eric or maybe sooner.' I look at the clock it is a little after four. I answer 'I will call oyu right back and let you know' and hang up. I call the pizza place and put the order in, they say it will be ready for five. I call my grandson and say 'We are eating for 5:15 so you can wait to come with your brothers it will be soon enough.' Stephen answers 'Aww Papa how long is that?' I answer 'Think of it as watching one 'Green Acres.' Plus by the time you get whatever you are bringing over together it will be time.' I tell Zachary he has to be at the pizza restaurant for 5pm. We finish our gym clothes and start the wash with our work/cum clothes. Zachary leaves and I make a big salad to go along with the pizza. It is paper plates tonight easy cleanup. Zachary and the boys get here at the same time. There is laughing and joking on the back deck. They come in and hang up their hoodies and take off their sneaks and put on sliders. I ask 'What is all the commotion about?' while we got ready to eat. Stephen pipes up 'Eric has a girlfriend and gets more than DJ.' There is a hush at the table. I ask 'Gets more what?' dreading what the answer might be. Stephen says 'I don't know but that's what they laugh about.' I say 'Oh' and look at my two red faced other grandsons. Zachary smiling says 'I have been saying for almost a year it is like a sponge.' I say 'Stephen do I need to give Eric the talk like DJ's.' Stephen answers 'Why Papa he hasn't had any love bites.' I say 'Okay.' Stephen says 'Well maybe Papa him and Molly sometimes hold hands on the bus and when we get home sometime she kisses him on the face or touches his arm. Ewww.' Eric red faced says 'Stephen how do you know that?' Stephen says 'I can see things.' By now everyone is laughing. As we are finishing I ask Stephen to go downstairs and get the eggnog in the refrigerator. He comes back up and says 'Downstairs smells like DJ's and Eric's and Stuart's bedrooms. Ewwww.' Now it is Zachary's turn to turn red. The two boys laugh. Stephen runs to bathroom, Zachary runs down with Lysol and I say 'What did I say about cracking open your bedroom windows?' DJ says 'Sometimes I forget.' Eric looks confused. I say 'DJ will explain on the way home. There are two of you in that room.' The light goes on in Eric's head and we all laugh. I smiled to myself thinking I didn't want to mention anything about their mom smelling it I figured that would really freak them out. Stephen comes out of the bathroom and DJ says 'Bro did you wash...' Stephen interrupts 'Yeah.' DJ says 'Good.' Zachary asks 'Stephen what cookies are here. I brought some I made with Noni today.' Eric says 'Ooh what did you make?' Stephen says 'Chocolate chip and sugar cookies.' Eric says 'My two favorites.' DJ asks 'Bro when are you gonna make those press cookies again they are good.' Stephen looks at Zachary 'Maybe next weekend, right Zachary.' Zachary answers 'Sure even if I have to work we can do it.' Eric says 'Stephen you are becoming a good baker maybe that is what you should do when you get older.' Stephen shrugs. I say 'It is a very good profession but you have plenty of time to decide and you can do this just for fun.' Stephen shrugs again. As we are eating dessert DJ says 'Papa we both have spring dances coming up.' Stephen snorts. I ask 'Are you both going?' DJ says 'I'm may go with the guys. I don't have a date yet. It is formal. Ugh.' Eric says 'I don't know. Molly is going away that weekend with her parents and I won't ask anyone else.' Stephen snorts again. I say 'You can go with guy friends if you want like Denny if he doesn't have a date.' Eric looked at me straight in the eye and answers 'There is always that.' DJ says 'Denny is cool. He plays a mean one on one I haven't beaten him once.' Stephen says 'Yeah he likes my tree and plays tic tac toe with me too sometimes.' I can see by looking at Eric he is happy his brothers like his best friend. DJ says 'Papa if I decided to go will you give me a waltz lesson again in case they play one and if mom is busy.' Stephen snorts and says 'Practice with Eric you guys were funny that time.' Eric says 'No we almost broke each other's toes.' I look at him and say 'I will show you if you want to learn.' His eyes lit up and he says 'If mom can't and you don't mind.' I say 'I taught your mom, your brother and Zachary why wouldn't I show you.' DJ says 'You probably will show Stephen too.' Stephen looked panicked. DJ says 'An talk to him about 'love bites.' Stephen snorts again. Everyone laughs. I asked 'How many times have you used the treadmill?' Stephen answers for his brothers 'Papa they have been here every day. That has got to be why the cellar stinks.' Zachary again started to turn red. I say 'Well you should take the weekend off or at least one day.' Stephen says 'Come Sunday this way you can have breakfast with us.' DJ and Eric say 'Maybe we will see what happens tomorrow.' Stephen says 'Okay.' I say 'That is a good idea if you guys don't have a busy Saturday night you need your sleep too.' They leave and I get Stephen ready for his shower. Upstairs Stephen says 'You know Papa it is like you have a whole new house. I like my bedroom and everything.' I say 'Well if you want to sleep in here tonight I won't mind. You can even sleep by yourself if you want.' Stephen says 'I don't know maybe.' I think to myself well I tried anyway but I don't really mind sleeping with him we have some deep talks at times. While he is in the shower I ask 'Did you bring any movies to watch?' Stephen says 'Yeah I brought back the movies Eric borrowed from you.' I say 'Didn't Eric bring them back already?' Stephen snorts and laughs 'Yeah but Papa I keep forgetting to take them out of my backpack for the longest time.' I laugh 'Seriously.' Stephen says 'Uh-ugh we are always busy doing something I forget and go home with them.' He then whispers 'Don't tell them they will get mad.' I answer 'I don't think so but I won't anyway. Do you want to watch one of them they are some of my favorites.' Stephen says 'I saw the 'Love' one it was okay. I liked when the kids made that guy sing 'Good King Wenceslas.' I say 'The name of the movie is 'Love Actually.' Stephen says 'Yeah it was during Christmas but they don't do Christmas like us parts of it was okay. I want to see the other one though about the grand poop hotel.' I say 'Ahh that is one my favorite non Christmas movies.' We can watch that and don't play cute you know the name is 'The Grand Budapest Hotel.' Stephen snorts 'I know Papa.' Zachary comes up with a warm towel for him and the rest of the laundry to be folded and put away. As Stephen is getting his pajamas on I help Zachary with the laundry and we pack our gym bags for Monday. I say 'Stephen is deciding whether he wants to sleep in here with you or by himself or with me.' Zachary answers 'Okay whatever you want.' Stephen is quiet and says 'I don't know yet.' Zachary says 'I'm going to shower. What movie are we watching?' Stephen says 'The Grand Budapest Hotel.' Zachary laughs 'That is one of Jared's favorite movies.' Stephen says 'Yeah.' Downstairs I get the movie set up and then run up warm towels to Zachary. I whisper as I wrap him in a towel 'I was trying to get him in his own bed am I bad or what?' Zachary chuckles 'Yes you are, take advantage of the time he wants to sleep with you soon enough he will want to sleep by himself. I think at Christmas with his own tree in that room he may spend more time in there.' I answer 'Now I feel guilty.' Zachary rolls his eyes and pushes me out the door. I ask 'Do you want to snack on anything before the movie starts?' Stephen says 'No I'm not hungry yet.' I was surprised 'Do you feel okay?' He says 'Yeah I feel good. I just feel full right now.' Zachary comes down and I go up to shower. Stephen runs up with my towels and he is half undressed. I ask 'What is up? Where are your pajamas?' He laughs and says 'Papa I had to poop and the dryer went off and I rushed to wash my hands and bring your towels up.' I laugh and says 'Thanks but I could have waited your butt is going to catch cold.' He laughs and runs downstairs to get dressed. All my grandsons are going to be built even 'Stewie'. After the movie Zachary and Stephen head upstairs while I lock up. I can hear them laughing as I come upstairs and they are in Zachary/Stephen's bedroom. I ask 'What is going on?' Zachary says 'Stephen is sleeping in your bed he likes the tall posters.' I answer 'Okay go wash and pee.' He heads out and I kiss Zachary goodnight. Once we are settled in bed I ask 'What do you want for breakfast?' Stephen answers 'Papa if my brothers come for breakfast we should have bacon and eggs. I don't think Eric likes waffles which is what I want.' I say 'Okay we will have waffles tomorrow for breakfast.' Stephen says 'Hmmm I can't wait.' I laugh and pat his belly and say 'You are definitely going to be built like DJ, Uncle Anthony and me.' Stephen says 'I will have to start working out with you guys soon.' I laugh "you have a few years but what you should do in the meantime is cut down a little with the desserts and certain foods and you can also walk on the treadmill that will help.' Stephen says 'Okay Papa right after breakfast tomorrow.' We talk a little more than sleep takes over. The next morning I go down and get my workout in while the two of them are sleeping. After I finish I get everything ready for breakfast. I make 18 waffles assuming Zachary and I will either take them for breakfast or they will be supper one night. After my first cup of coffee I shower and sneak into Zachary/Stephen's room just wearing my towel. I slide into bed and he moans as I spoon him. He whispers 'You smell like Dove and baby powder.' I nuzzle his neck and he whispers 'Don't get yourself all worked up. I'm not doing anything with Stephen just across the hall.' I rub his boner and say 'You seemed to be all worked up yourself.' He giggles 'That happens whenever you are near me.' We kiss a little more when we hear Stephen run into the bathroom. Zachary practically pushes me out of bed and says 'See.' I put my towel around me and go into my room to get dressed. Stephen comes in and gets back into bed. He looks at me and asks 'Papa where were you?' I say 'I took my shower and ran down downstairs for a second.' He says 'Oh.' I ask 'Are you getting up?' He answers 'Can I sleep a little longer?' I say 'Of course it is only 7:30. You would be leaving for the bus about now.' I get dressed and look in at Zachary he opens his eyes and smirks at me and I flip him the bird and he laughs and opens up his covers to show me his boner. He then covers himself again rolls over closes his eyes. I head downstairs sit with a coffee and watch the news. About 25 minutes later Stephen comes down and sits with me. I ask 'Are you ready for breakfast?' Stephen says 'I am.' I ask 'Do you want eggs with your waffles?' He answers 'Yes please, scrambled.' He drinks his juice as I get eggs ready. As we are getting ready to eat when Zachary comes down and says 'Wow everything smells good.' He grabs a glass of juice and I give him my plate as I make more eggs. In a few minutes we are all sitting eating. Stephen asks 'Zachary are you going downstairs to work out after breakfast?' Zachary says 'Uh-ugh why?' I want to go on the treadmill while you are there. Papa says I can do it.' I say 'Let him walk on it for twenty minutes or so at a normal pace. He wants to so he can bake and eat desserts.' Zachary says 'Sure after I run you can do it while I lift.' After all of us cleanup Zachary heads downstairs. Stephen says 'Call me when you are ready.' Zachary nods and goes down and the two of settle with the store flyers. I say 'Go up and get a pair of socks you have to put on your sneakers for when you go in the treadmill.' Zachary yells 'I'm done you can use the treadmill now.' Stephen says 'Papa will come down too for a little bit?' I answer 'I was going to get you started.' We go down and he gets on and I set the machine at the slowest speed. Stephen says 'Papa I walk a little faster than this.' I laugh 'Okay but I don't want you to run just walk like you normally do.' The next tenth of a mile is perfect. I set the time for twenty minutes. Then tell him if you get tired say so. Stephen says 'Papa put on the TV.' 'Please.' I find him something to watch. On my way upstairs Zachary whispers 'Jared he is going to have the exact built as you. I can see it, more so than DJ.' I look at him from behind and have to agree. DJ and he always had those asses as babies that you wanted to pat and bite full and plump. That poor kid he wants to be so thin like Eric little does he know he is going to be like my dad use to say 'Anthony and you are my linebackers.' After twenty minutes I go back down and Zachary is doing bench presses and Stephen is still walking watching TV. I ask 'Stephen are you ready to stop? He answers 'Papa just a few minutes more this is almost over.' He wasn't even out of breath which is good. I spot Zachary so he can lift a little heavier and by that time the show is over. I stop the treadmill give him a bottle of water to drink. He is a little sweaty and I say 'Let's get you in for fast shower.' He hands me the water back he drank half of it and runs upstairs. I get him in the shower and say 'Wash all the man parts good so you don't stink.' He laughs 'Okay Papa I don't want my room to smell like my brothers.' After his shower he helped me make the beds for Zachary. In the meantime Zachary came up to shower and thanked us for doing the beds. Once we got downstairs the phone rang and it was Sr. asking for some help. He wanted me to look at his yard to see if he can put in a garden. I would meet him in about ten minutes. I ask 'Stephen I have to go see your dad do you want to come with me or stay here with Zachary?' Stephen says 'I'll go with you this way I can remind my brothers about breakfast tomorrow.' I say 'Okay but first run up and tell Zachary where we are going.' On the walk over Maria is pulling in her laundry off the clothes line and says 'Stephen stop I on your way back home.' He answers 'Sure.' Then to me 'Papa she has got something for Zachary and me I bet.' I laugh and answer 'Maybe.' Sr. is in the garage when we get there and I am glad he is like me everything in its place and organized my mind goes to Anthony where everything is helter-skelter but he does know where everything is. It is near 11am and we walk around the yard looking at potential spots. Unfortunately between the garage, the grape vine arbor and the house there is only a small patch of land that will get enough sun. I say 'You can put in a few tomato and cucumber plants but that's it.' We stake it out and Sr. is happy it is enough for him. Sr. says 'Stephen you and your brothers will have another garden to weed.' Stephen says 'Okay Dad I like doing it. Is DJ and Eric up? Sr. answers 'They were having breakfast when I came out.' Stephen looks at me and says 'Papa I will back. Don't leave without me.' I nod and he takes off. Sr. says 'I'm so happy Jared they are all at that age where they are getting along and enjoy being with each other.' I say 'What about Stuart?' Sr. shakes his head and says 'Unfortunately he still can be a dick. He gets along for a while then all of a sudden he turns. But he can only get away with for so long none of them deal with him and tell him off and it has gotten physical a few times and Stuart backs right down like your typical bully.' I laugh and say 'That's good and maybe he will grow out of it.' Sr. laughs 'I'm not counting on it two of my three brothers are still dickheads.' I also laugh and say 'So is my brother Michael.' Stephen comes out as says 'Can we go to Noni's now?' I answer 'Yes we are finished.' Stephen goes and hugs his dad and says 'Bye dad I will see you tomorrow for dinner.' Sr. answers 'Okay love ya. Have a good time.' Stephen says 'Love ya too.' We go up Maria's back steps and the inside back door is open but Stephen still knocks on the storm door. Mario says 'Come in.' We go inside and Maria is finishing up making a frittata. She asks 'Would you two like to stay for lunch?' Stephen says 'No thanks I have to go home and help Zachary with his chores.' Mario laughs 'Why can't he do his own chores?' Stephen says 'I help him that way he has time to do things with me.' Mario says 'Ahh I see.' Stephen says 'Noni why did you want us to stop?' Maria answers 'Give a minute and I will tell you.' I tell Mario what Sr. wanted to do. Mario answers 'It is big yard but it is better to have the grape vines at least you have shade and that would be the size of good patio or deck it is perfect for cookouts.' I say 'I'm glad he realizes that but he can still have 8' x 2' garden enough for few tomato and cucumber and maybe eggplant plants.' Maria finishes and goes to her pantry and comes back with a tin and hands it to Stephen. She says 'I made thumbprint cookies. I had to finish up my walnuts before they went bad. There are grape and raspberry.' Stephen hugs her and says 'Thank you but next time you make them I want to do them with you.' Maria says 'Sure they are little harder than everything else you and Zachary have made but you can do it.' Stephen says 'Ok well we got to go. Bye.' He hugs both of them and we leave. I say 'Good thing you went on the treadmill this morning?' Stephen says 'Yeah I'm going to do it every day.' I say 'Whoa slow down there bucko.' Stephen laughs 'Papa you say the funniest things.' I say 'Listen I only want you to do the treadmill 2 or 3 days a week that's it. You got it.' Stephen asks 'Why Papa?' I answer 'You are active at school and at home and you are too young for such a rigorous workout. This is so you can enjoy your desserts.' Stephen answers 'Ok.' When we get home Zachary is working on the floors and 'Hey guys thanks for making the beds and starting the laundry.' I ask 'What do you have left to do?' Zachary answers 'Just clean the two bathrooms and finish the laundry. Why?' I say 'I thought we might take a ride and see what plants are out there and see what is on sale at Lowes.' Zachary says 'Check on line why go there for nothing.' I check and nothing that I need is on sale yet so why bother going. Zachary asks 'What is in the tin?' Stephen says 'Zachary Noni made thumbprint cookies for us.' Zachary says 'She did it isn't Thanksgiving or Christmas.' Stephen says 'Her nuts were going to go stale so she had to use them up.' Zachary says 'Oh okay.' Stephen and I get on the couch while Zachary finishes up. I ask 'Did you see your brothers?' Stephen says 'Yeah and my mom. She says it isn't Sunday what are you doing here.' I say 'So what are your brothers doing today?' Stephen says 'Eric is going over Denny's house. Stuart is going to his friend's house and DJ has homework.' It's like pulling teeth but I realize he is getting tired and I ask 'Are they coming for breakfast tomorrow?' Stephen answers 'Yeah they said they were so they can get on the treadmill. Papa I am going to nap a little.' Before I can answer he is out cold. I get up and lay him on the pillow and mumbles 'Thank you Papa.' I go up and help Zachary folding the rest of the laundry. I take him by the hand and we go into our bedroom and sit in the big wing chairs by the window. Zachary says 'I really like this room, actually I like the way all the rooms came out.' I say 'We really got lucky. Is there anything else you want?' Zachary says 'There are a few lamps that I would like to find but that is about it.' I say 'Keep looking don't settle unless it is necessary.' Zachary says 'Stephen really likes this bed.' I laugh and say 'I know but he also likes his big cannonball bed.' Zachary says 'I think I will be doing a lot of reading up here in the winter.' I say 'Where are you going to put your tree?' He answers 'Right where this table and lamp is in front of the window.' I looked at him and patted my knee and smiled and as soon as he got up we heard Stephen coming up the stairs and Zachary smiled and sat back in his chair. Stephen came in the room and says 'Guys you look like you are having a meeting.' Zachary says 'You didn't sleep long.' Stephen says 'No I had to go to the bathroom.' I ask 'You have to be hungry.' Stephen says 'I am now. Can we have lunch?' Zachary laughs 'I wonder why?' Stephen turns around and farts in his direction. Zachary laughs harder. I say 'Okay don't be gross. What do you want to eat?' Stephen answers 'Whatever you want to make. Zachary isn't Papa's bed neat? Zachary says 'Yeah it is but I like my bed with the big cannonballs.' Stephen goes and sits with him on his chair and says 'Yeah it is but look at those' pointing to the big posters on my bed. Zachary rubs Stephen's head and neck and says 'Well at least you get to sleep in it every week.' Stephen whispers 'Yeah.' Downstairs I make Stephen a peanut butter and banana sandwich. He doesn't want jelly so he can have cookies. Zachary and I have salad and fruit. Stephen doesn't know we are having lamb chops on the grill with veggies and fries. After lunch he and Zachary crack open the tin and start eating cookies. Stephen says 'Zachary you know what? Noni says she is going to show me how to make these.' Zachary says 'Okay pay attention so you can show me what to do.' I say 'It's too nice to be inside. Who feels like taking a walk?' Stephen says 'Okay but not far.' Zachary says 'Yeah I agree not too far. It is already after two.' I laugh 'Ok let's get going.' We get jackets and shoes on and head out. The sun is warm but I know as soon as the sun goes down it will get cool. Mario is sitting on his porch enjoying the sun. He asks 'Where are you guys going?' Stephen answers 'For a short walk you wanna come too?' Mario says 'No thanks I'm just sitting out for a while to enjoy the sun. Why don't you guys go to the club? You have to sign up for bocce. This year you can only sign family members up that are not there in person. So Jared you can sign for Anthony. I signed Dan up in case he ever is down this summer.' Stephen asks 'You didn't sign Zachary up?' Mario says 'No I did not I knew he could go with your Papa.' Stephen says 'Oh.' Zachary says 'Let me go in and get my keys. I will drive.' We climb into Zachary's Explorer and head for the club. Stephen from his car seat in the backseat says 'Zachary you have a nice car.' Zachary says 'Thanks.' Inside the club there are a few guys playing pinochle. Butch is tending bar and says 'What brings you guys in today.' I say 'We are here to sign up for bocce. Mario says I can sign my brother Anthony up.' Butch says 'Yes you can we are following the rules this year only members can sign for other family that aren't present.' Zachary says 'Is there a problem?' Butch answers 'No but we came close to having a winning season last year we don't want any problems if we go all the way this year.' Zachary answers 'Gotcha, can you check if I owe any dues?' I say 'Also Anthony and myself.' Butch asks 'Stephen how about a bottle of water and what do you do guys want?' I answer 'Water all around.' Butch comes back with a big ledger and the waters. He says 'Stephen would you like to play the piano like your grandfather and uncle did?' Stephen says 'No that is okay.' Butch laughs as he goes through the book. Stephen is in awe at the size of the book. I'm wondering why this isn't on file on a computer. It would be easier. As if he knew what I was thinking Butch says 'By the July this book will be gone. Our new treasurer/accountant is putting this all on the computer. One more thing of the past that is disappearing.' I say 'The wheels of progress.' Zachary says 'I don't see why they can't update the book also it is tradition.' Butch says 'It has been suggested but not approved as of yet.' Our dues aren't due till January of next year even Anthony's. We stay a little longer with Stephen looking at the old photos again hanging on the walls. Butch says 'That is one good thing all the photos even ones that are not hanging will be downloaded.' Butch nudges me as Stephen is laughing and whispering to Zachary. Butch says 'Little one what are you up to?' Stephen says 'Just looking at the pictures that's all.' Butch replies 'Uh-huh right. You are just like your Uncle Anthony.' Stephen turns and looks at him with his big brown eyes innocently says 'Really.' Butch laughs and shakes his head. We say goodbye and leave. It is near supper when we arrive home. I uncover the grill and light it. Stephen asks 'Papa what are you cooking?' I answer 'We are having lamb chops for supper.' Stephen says 'Yeah!!' I say 'Let's get everything ready inside.' Zachary and Stephen make the salad and put the potatoes in the microwave. I go out to throw the chops on the grill. I ask 'Does anyone want another veggie to go with salad and potatoes?' Both of them in unison say 'No.' By the time the lamb is done the island is set and the potatoes are just coming out of the microwave. Stephen says 'Papa this is real good. We haven't had lamb in a long time.' I answer 'I know but now that it is getting warmer we will have it more often.' I didn't want to tell him Zachary and I have lamb at least once a week. After cleanup they sit with their cookies as I finish my lists. I ask 'Is there anything special you want this week?' The two tell me what they want and I add it to my list. Before you know it is shower time and bedtime. The two watched a superhero movie I was not interested in and was in bed when they came up. The next morning I was dressed and ready for when Anthony came. I had made the bacon so all I had to do was the eggs. For some reasons the stores were crowded I put it to the weather. It was getting warmer and people wanted to get things done outside. The boys were up and setting the island and as I finished putting away everything DJ and Eric arrived. Eric was happy we were having bacon and eggs and thanked me. While we we're eating Stephen says 'We went to the club yesterday.' Anthony says 'For what?' I answer 'To sign all of us for bocce.' Anthony says 'Thanks. Do I owe anything?' Stephen says 'No that guy Butch had this big book and checked. It was like the book Santa would have.' Anthony says 'I heard that soon everything is going to be on-line.' Zachary says 'Yeah in July and they are trying to keep the book for sentimental reasons.' Anthony says 'They should.' Stephen says 'All the pictures are going on the computer even some that we haven't seen. Uncle Anthony I started doing the treadmill yesterday so I can eat cookies.' Anthony says 'Seriously?' I say 'He is going to do it for 20-25 minutes three or four days a week just walking.' DJ says 'That is a good idea. So who wants to go first? Zachary says 'This is Jared's and my day off so you guys choose.' DJ says 'Well I'm going to go first. Stephen you can go second and the 'Loverboy' can go last.' I ask 'Loverboy?' Eric is just smiling and DJ says 'Ever since he talked Molly yesterday he has been mooning all over the place.' Stephen says 'Mooning who?' DJ says 'Not that kind of mooning.' Stephen looks confused. Zachary says 'When you really like someone and they like you back you get all mushy and everything that is another way of mooning.' Stephen says 'Yuck like when they hold hands and kiss.' Zachary says 'Exactly.' I say 'Eric good for you.' DJ says 'He is in better shape than I am.' DJ takes off to get on the treadmill.' I look at Eric and you can tell something is up he is happy and smiling. Anthony leaves and Zachary starts laundry then heads up to make the beds. Eric and I will clean up the breakfast things. I say 'Stephen go get your socks on so when DJ is done you are ready.' DJ yells up he is finished and if Zachary would spot him. I tell Zachary what speed to set the treadmill for Stephen and they take off. Eric and I are doing the dishes and I ask 'You don't have to tell me but why do look like you are ready to burst?' Eric says 'Papa don't say anything to anybody. Denny and I kissed yesterday. He started it and I went along. We were playing one on one and he pushed me up against his garage and leaned in and kissed me once. Then he looked like he was going to cry and I smiled and he leaned in again and I kissed him back. Papa when our chests touched I thought there were fireworks going off inside of me and my heart was going to pop out of my chest. It was the same feeling I have when I kiss Molly.' I am thinking to myself how do I handle this they are almost 13 year olds in my opinion too young for a sexual relationship. Eric continues 'Papa we both were excited but Denny had an accident. He made a mess in his pants.' I laughed 'What did I tell about your age. It doesn't take much. What happens now?' Eric says 'We took an oath never to tell anyone.' Then he laughs and says 'Here I am telling you. But I don't know if we will ever kiss again. I know I like Molly.' I say 'Just like I said before let him initiate the kiss but I feel that doing anything else right now is trouble and don't be afraid to say no if anything makes you feel uncomfortable. Denny now has to figure out what he wants you made his fantasy a reality. He may not be comfortable with this just be there for him.' Eric says 'He is older than me but I have kissed more people than him.' I laugh and say 'Have you heard from him since this happened?' Eric answers 'Yeah he called last night to see if I wanted to go fishing this morning but told him I couldn't that I was coming here for breakfast and stuff. We are going to the movies this afternoon early.' I say 'Good keep your friendship as normal as it can be.' Stephen comes up from downstairs and says 'Your turn Eric' and runs to the bathroom. I say 'Go and I will be down to help you lift.' Eric smiles and says 'Thanks Papa.' I go down after I get things started for our lunch and dinners for during the week. Eric runs like a gazelle he has a great stride and it looks like it takes no effort to run. I think this may be his niche. Stephen comes down and says 'Eric you make running look easy.' I say 'I know. Bud this may be your ticket to college.' Both DJ and Zachary agree After he runs I help him lift for his core training and show DJ what I want Eric to do during the week. While watching him I think he is going to be one handsome guy as he grows up. Women and men will notice him. After Eric and DJ leave I give Stephen a fast shower. He watches me put together a few lunches and helps Zachary bring our gym bags down. We watch TV till it is time for him to go home. When I come back from dropping Stephen off I find Zachary sitting at the island. I ask 'Are you hungry?' He answers 'Not really. You know that we are leaving for Fleet Week in a little less than three weeks.' I answer 'I know I forgot to tell you we are all set for set to have May 30th off.' Zachary says 'Great we only have to use one day of vacation. He yawns and I say 'It is going to be an early night for us.' Zachary comes and sits on my lap and I ask 'What do you want for supper?' He answers 'Actually some fruit and some oatmeal. Let's have it for supper and make enough to take for breakfast.' I answer 'Fine with me less cooking I have to do.' We eat cleanup and head up to shower. Of course we get off in the shower! Afterwards I go down and lock everything up and he is already in bed. We spoon and talk a little. Zachary says 'Eric is going to be good at cross- country or track.' I say 'I know if he sticks with it but I think he will it seems to come natural for him.' Zachary says 'He runs with such ease. I've also noticed how he wants to be closer to the both of us.' I laugh 'Much to Stephen's chagrin.' Zachary says 'He has never said anything but I get a warm smile or a nudge from him that everything is alright.' I say 'That is Eric a very mature almost teenager.' Zachary says 'They are all good.' I agree. JJ Again everyone Thank you for the comments, e-mails, etc. It is all appreciated and well received. Everyone please stay healthy and safe! PLEASE DONATE TO NIFTY WHATEVER YOU CAN EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS TO KEEP THIS SITE UP AND RUNNING AND MOST OF ALL FREE!!!