Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:48:48 +0000 (UTC)
From: oakspondman@aol.com
Subject: Joey was electrifying

Joey was electrifying

I ran into Joey at the local shop, buying a Lotto ticket. I saw him get out
of his pick up as I entered the parking lot. What I saw was a fine looking
man, 6'2 170 Close beard, and a face that had me wanting him.

I stood behind him in the line, I admired that ass, so tight, his jeans
were made for his ass. He smelled so good. I tried to stand close to him,
but not too close. He got his tickets and stood aside checking his
numbers. I kept looking over to him, I wanted a good look of his handsome
face. I was not disappointed.

I caught him looking at me a few times, my heart had to know him. I left
the store before him, I saw his truck had lettering on the door, I took a
look, he was a electrician. Now I knew what to do, when he came out of the
store. I waited for him to walk towards his truck. I followed him and
caught up to him as he was about to open the door. I said hello, asked if
he took on after hours work. when not on the clock with his day job. He
asked what type of work I needed to have done. I had a need for more
outlets in a few rooms and a few outside. He told me that he would have no
problem. He offered to come one evening to see what I wanted done, and give
me a price. I introduced myself to him, I learned his name was Joey. I
asked for his cell to put my number into it, so he could set up a day to
meet. I said my good byes.

I went off to work, but nothing got done that day, all I could do is think
of that handsome young man, that i wanted to know about.  Joey called about
7pm, asking if Friday evening was OK to come over. I told him, it was fine
and told him id be home anytime after 4 pm, gave him my address. He
remarked that was a nice part of town.

On my way home on Friday, I stopped at the local butcher, and picked up
some fine steaks. Maybe I can get Joey to stay and enjoy a steak. One can
only hope.

Joey arrived, just after 4, I like that, more time for me. He was very
impressed with my home. I showed him around, showed him what I wanted done,
then we went outside, to check out the locations I wanted more outlets and
maybe even some lighting. Joey stopped dead in his tracks when he stepped
outside. He just stood and whistled. Damn you have an amazing place. Joey
was impressed with the pool, and that my yard was on the bay, with 2 jet
ski's.  I asked if he enjoyed the water, his reply was, Like a fish.  We
were very comfortable around each other, like two old friends. After
showing Joey around, I asked if he would like to join me in a steak
dinner. He did not hesitate to accept my offer. He volunteered to help
me. He was good in the kitchen. We had a nice meal and polished off two
bottles of wine. We sat in the yard. I asked Joey what he was doing on
Saturday, he said he had nothing planned. I invited him over to swim and
take out the jet ski's. He accepted.

I had him come over for breakfast. He arrived at 8:30. Great time. We would
have all day to get to know each other. I was so into Joey. How I wanted to
reach up, cup his face and kiss him. Such a manly stud. I could not wait to
see him in his swim trunks. I showed him where my bedroom and bath were so
he could change. He came out wearing some nice board shorts, I changed into
mine. We were off on the jet ski's, spend a few hours out on the bay. We
went back to the house just to relax by the pool. I brought out the
beers. We spent hours talking, learning about each other. Neither one of us
brought up dating or girls. I asked him I he wanted to hit the pool before
we had lunch. He stood up and dropped his board shorts, damn, he had on the
tightest speedo ever. He did impress me. I told him id be right back, I
needed to change, It took no time for me to put my speedo on and jumped
into the pool splashing Joey. We played like two kids. I never enjoyed
myself with another guy like this. I admired his hot fit body, and that
speedo was packed. I could see his uncut weapon when he got out of the
water. Im not a bottom, never was, but I wanted him.

I wanted to keep him with me for as long as possible. I told him I wanted
to take him out to eat that evening. He fussed, but, I stopped him. I could
well afford it. After all I owned the company. I told him, nothing fancy,
just a relaxing time as two friends. We dressed casual, went for a early
meal, and some drinks. We arrived back at my home. I had to talk to Joey. I
did not like to keep things hidden. We sat by the pool again, a few
beers. Joey, Id like to tell you that I enjoyed your company, I like you as
a special friend, and I want to tell you something else, If its a problem,
I do understand. Joey, Im a gay man. I held my breath, just looking for a
reaction. Nothing for a few moments. Then I saw the largest grin on his
face, and he leaned towards me, and said, me too. Then kissed my lips. So
soft and tender, I had tears in my eyes, I really wanted him in my life.

We went back inside, so we can talk about how we felt about possible
dating. We thought it best to start slow, be friends, learn about each
other. We would move as it came, there would be no rushing into the sack. I
offered him one of my guest rooms. He wanted to stay. That made me very
happy.



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 I found out, he was like me a early riser. We were up at 6am, I had coffee
first thing. after a mug of coffee and made breakfast. I asked Joey if
there was anything he needed to do, or want to do. He wanted to go out to
the farm stands. I did that all the time. We took our showers, gave Joey
some shorts and a shirt to wear, while I washed his clothing from
yesterday. As we were about to leave, at the door, Joey stopped me, and
hugged and kissed me. He says, hey, I really like you, then kissed me
again. Joey knew how to kiss. That man, sure had a long tongue. mmmmmmmm.

As we drove out to the farm stands, I reached over and held his hand, Every
time I looked over to him, id catch him looking at me. He give me his cute
smile. I got chills from him, when he smiled at me like that.

Id been unlucky in love in the past. Had been with someone for 4 years, it
was good, but near the end it was failing. He was cheating on me. I could
not do that again. So, I was going to not rush Joey. I really wanted to
know him and him know me, I wanted this to work. If it ever got to that
point. Id tell joey anything he wanted to know, I always have been a honest
man. the truth always was important to me. We had a nice time going from
stand to stand. Joey wanted me to come home with him, he wanted to cook for
me. Joey was just renting a small place, it was nice, clean and
comfortable. Joey was a great cook. I was stuffed. I ask Joey if he would
like to go to a movie or anything else he wanted. Joey asked me if id like
to just go home and hang and watch a movie there. I was all for being alone
with him. I told him to bring his work clothing if he wanted to spend the
night. Joey already had a backpack packed.

We got back to my place, settled on a movie, Joey made popcorn and brought
out the beer. We sat next to each other, glancing towards each other. Joey
wrapped his arms around me and pulled me against that masculine chest of
his, he showered me in kisses. I was enjoying the passion. before long it
was getting late. We went off to our separate rooms. I woke at 2am, only to
find Joey in bed with me, like a spoon, arms wrapped around me, I love the
feeling of his hot bare chest against my bare back. I fell right back to
sleep, I was in heaven. when I awoke in the morning, I stared at him until
he opened his eyes. Good morning baby, I said with a huge smile and a kiss
on his lips. I asked him how he knew i was lonely being alone in bed. He
told me he had a special feeling, that he had to come and be with me. Damn,
I m falling for Joey in a Big way.

We spent 3 months with each other, then one day, I asked him, if he was
ready to take the next step, I wanted more of him than a cuddle and a hot
kiss. We spent the night in bed, making love to each other. He was so
gentle for my first time. I had no idea how wonderful it can be with the
right man. Another month, I asked him when his lease was up at his apt. He
had two months left. I asked him If he thought we were ready for another
step, and move in with me. Joey moved in over the next week. I was in love
with him, I fell hard for him.

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Thanksgiving was coming up, I knew Joey had no family other than a brother
that did not accept him. He told me he just would stay home. I grabbed him
by the waist, and told him that he was part of my life and family, and I
wanted to take him home with me and to meet the rest of his new family. But
only if he was ready to take that step, other wise id stay home with
him. Joey sat down, looked at me and started to cry. It was hard to see
this masculine man break down. I went to him and held him. After a little,
I asked him what I could do for him. Joey looked up at me, and told me that
I already did it, I asked him to join the family. Joey had no family, they
had nothing to do with him when he came out when he was in school, the only
one left was his brother that would not talk to him. Parents have no idea
what they do to their child when they reject the child. Joey, there is so
much love in my family, that there is always room for one more.

My family knew about Joey after we were dating a month, we talked every
week, and mom always wanted to know about Joey. She wanted to meet him. If
Mom likes him, that's all that is needed, MOM ruled.

On our way to the family, I warned him that we were a bunch of touchy,
feely family, and if he got kissed, he was in, and accepted as my
partner. I knew my handsome stud would win them all over. We loved each
other, said it to each other often. I had a surprise for my man, that would
happen over the holiday.

We arrived two days before thanksgiving. I planned it so only Mom was at
home alone. I wanted Joey and Mom to meet, without any one around. It was
important to me, that Mom was able to speak with us and ask whatever she
wanted. When we arrived mom came out, stood at the door, all smiles. Joey
and I walked up to her, she grabbed me and showered me with kisses. She
stood and looked at my Joey. Mom id like you to meet my partner Joey. Mom
gave him the same welcome I received. Mom was all smiles and dragged Joey
into the house, told me to get our bags. When I came back in with our bags,
Mom and Joey were at the kitchen table, getting to know each other. Joey
already had Mom loving him. I joined them. Mom says to me, well son, I do
believe you have found yourself a keeper, She got up and gave Joey a nice
motherly hug and kiss. Mom came over to me, whispered in my ear, marry
him. How did she know, I was going to do just that. Dad came home later,
and Joey met Dad, He was welcomed to our home. My parents made Joey feel
just like one of the family. He past the test of Mom. Joey and I went
around the town, I showed him the town. Did some shopping.

On thanksgiving eve, I took Joey out for a walk to the park near by. It was
a nice evening, we sat on the bench, and chatted for a hour, then I got
down on my knee, and asked Joey to marry me. Joey was so surprised, he was
lost for words, Joey, will you answer me. Shake your head, anything. He
just let out the loudest yes and kissed me as I put a ring on his
finger. After he calmed down, he asked me If there were another ring that
went with his, I handed him mine, he got on his knee and asked me to marry
him, I was able to say yes, we kissed as he put on my ring. We walked home,
it was still early, Mom busy in the kitchen. Joey and I went into the
living room and called my parents to come in for a few, we wanted to talk
to them. Mom, Dad, joey and I, then we just held up our hands and showed
them the rings. That was it for Mom, she cried forever,with dad holding
her, smiling away. Son, great choice. Joey welcome to our family son. We
helped mom finish up in the kitchen before heading to bed. We made love
that night, like we never have done before. Thanksgiving is going to be
very special this year. We got up early as always, we made coffee as mom
was coming to make breakfast and get the turkey going. I asked mom, when
she thought it would be a good time to tell the family about our upcoming
marriage. Joey and I did not want to upset anything during the holiday.
Mom told me she understood not wanting to take anything from the holiday,
but it was my day too. Mom suggested we wait until desert was served. I
asked her if she was sure. Mom said it was important that her son share his
good news with family. And it would take nothing from the holiday.

The family started to arrive, Joey met the entire family, my brother liked
Joey, my sister was awe struck with his great looks, and wanted to know how
I hooked a hotty. MY cousins, niece and nephew seemed to like him too. We
had a great meal as always. Later after desert, I grabbed Joey to the head
of the table. Family, id like to share something with you. I asked Joey to
marry me last night and he said yes. Please welcome him as our new family
member. Poor Joey, he got so many hugs and kisses, tears in his eyes. Joey
was happy, he was wanted, he was family, he was loved. Joey will never feel
alone ever again.

After we got home after the great holiday we had. Joey and I talked about
when to be married. I wanted it to be Joey's choice. He came up with New
Years eve. I thought it was fine. Then I had a idea, but It had to be ok
with Joey, I wanted this wedding to be what Joey wanted. I suggested to be
married up at Mom's house, with our family and our local judge. But if he
said yes, id have to talk to mom. But this time Mom would not do any work,
id have it catered, with her in charge. After a few questions, Joey was
sold on the idea. Id call Mom in the morning. Joey and I hit the bed early,
we made love once again. Damn Joey was a great lover, he knew how to please
me.

Hi Mom........Did you enjoy the holiday? Son, so soon, you miss me? Mom I
always miss you. oh you. Mom, I want to ask you something, ok, what is
it. Mom, Joey and I want to marry on new years eve, That would be nice
son. Mom, we want to have it at the house..........oh?  Not to worry, you
will not have to do a thing, I will have it catered, you will be the boss,
what do you think, Mom if its too much, please say so.  I tell you what,
let me talk to your Dad, and i will call you and let you know for sure. OK,
great mom... thanks for thinking about it, and dont worry if its too much,
ok? Ok son, talk to you soon.

When Joey came home from work, I told him about the call to Mom. Joey, if
its too much for Mom, its going to be hard to find another place for New
years eve, if at all. We kinda did not think about that. How is Easter?  We
joked. Mothers day? I know we are kinda jumping the gun here. I so want you
to have what you wanted, you being happy means so much to me. Baby, you
always make me happy and always put me first. Well I love you. Joey, we
could always do it here, I hate to make every one travel then. I guess we
will have to wait for mom to call and let us know. You know Joey, it really
does not matter if we cant do it then, we love each other, anther time
would be ok, but still I want to do it for you.

I get a call the next day, its my Dad, Dad never calls. Son, I need to talk
to you about your wedding. Sure Dad. Son, your mom has not been feeling too
well the past couple of weeks and she is having tests. Dad, is she going to
be ok? Son the doctors do not think its major so do not be getting
upset. Ok Dad....Dad, you do not have to say more, its too much on mom, i
do understand Son, no, no Mom wants you to get married up here, but I do
not want her to do much if anything. Dad are you sure? Yes, she insists on
it. All right then, I will make sure she does not have anything to do, as
long as you think its ok. Yes son, be married in our home, please. Ok Dad,
you can count on me to make sure mom will be ok and only a guest.

Joey, my dad called, we can get married there, but, Mom is not feeling up
to it. So, im calling my sister to help us, I will ask her to take over for
us. Will that be ok with you joey? I will tell her to call you so you can
have just what you want it to be like. If you want my help or input ask
me. I will go along with anything you want. You know, if you are happy, im
happy.

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My sister was happy to help use out, not too much, since we wanted very
small wedding. I wanted to do something spectacular for Joey for a wedding
gift. I went to my Lawyer, we got the paper work started in Joey's own
business, it was not legal until he signed off on everything. I had
business cards made up, got him a new cell for work, I went to the local
dealer and picked up brochures of new work trucks, he could decide what he
wanted. Joey spoke many times of starting his own business. I knew he would
never do it, unless I gave him a push. We all know what we want, but
sometimes fail to do it, until you get a push.

I asked Joey who he was going get to be his best man. He knew his brother
would have nothing to do with it or him. He wanted to know If I had a
idea. We did not have any true close friends. I asked if he would want to
try to talk to his brother. That was a major no. Id not push anyone to do
what they do not want to do. Then he said, you know, your parents have been
like my own, how about I ask your Dad. I was all for whatever he
wanted. Joey called dad that night, dad was very happy to say yes. My
brother would be my best man. Things were all set for our day. We would
come up the day before. We were just going to wear suits, not wanting a big
deal, just family. We had a 8pm time for the ceremony. Everything went off
well, our vows were so heart felt. Gary had me in tears with his vows, I
had no idea he was so romantic.He told me what he felt in his heart. Mom &
Dad hugged and kissed us, the rest of the family then joined in. We had
some great food. We had a great New years eve party after the wedding. We
decided to honeymoon in the Bahamas. Before we left, I gave Joey this box
full of his surprise. I hoped, I did not cross the line with setting up his
own company, yes, I was concerned, I did not want to have him feel I was
running his life. Joey, opened the box, took out the box of business cards,
and laughed, he thought it was a joke, until I got him to open the
envelope. He read the papers, not saying a word. OMG, I stepped over the
line. I could not read his face, it was mostly blank. He got up out of the
chair, not looking at me. Shit, I really messed up. He went into the
kitchen, I stayed where I was, I was afraid,he was too mad to speak. I was
sitting with my back to the kitchen, Joey came back out. He says to me, why
are you just sitting there, its time to celebrate, standing with a bottle
of champagne and two glasses. He put it down and hugged me until I thought
he was going to break my ribs. OMG, I was so relieved. I made Joey
happy. Joey told me he had a gift for me, but I would have to wait after
our honeymoon. Joey talked me into leaving our rings at home, he talked
about how some of the Islands were not gay friendly. He was right. We had a
wonderful time, came home too soon. We left two days to ourselves before
returning to work. Our first day home, Joey went to his boss and quit. I
had to give him a ride home, because he used the company truck. I went for
coffee, while he was busy with his boss. When we got home, Joey went into
our bedroom for a moment. When he came back out he handed me my ring, Joey
had our rings engraved and had 3 diamonds put into them, my wedding gift.We
had a appointment with the lawyer in the afternoon. We went and signed all
of the paperwork. Then I asked him if he decided on a truck, he had a good
idea what would work best for the business. We went to the dealer and
bought the truck, while there Joey was looking over the new cars while I
wrote out the check, I watched Joey looking at one of the cars, over, and
over. I asked the salesman about the car he was looking at. I bought it for
Joey, provided the dealer would deliver it to the house the next day at
noon.  It was done. Joey had no idea what I was worth, not rich, but not
going to ever hurt. He needed a car, not a truck to go out in. The next
day, I asked Joey to do some shopping for me, he used my car. The new car
was delivered on time. When he came home, he wanted to know who was
visiting. I asked him why. He said there was a car in the driveway. OH, its
yours as I handed him the keys. Off he went to take a drive. He came back
glowing. He dragged me to the bedroom and made love to me.  Later, he
wanted to know why I did all of the things I did for him and said it was
way too much money. Only one answer, I love you Joey. The work started to
come in for Joey, slow at first. I had a job for him, he never did do the
outlets for me. I had my Secretary call and leave him a message, with our
address. I had gotten a appointment with my husband to finally get the work
done.

I went home to meet him. When he arrived all he did is laugh that I called
to have work done. I finally got him to do it. But he was well paid for his
work that evening.

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Joey and I got along so well, just a tiff here and there. We had our weekly
sit and talk, get things out to each other. If anything bothered each
other. We both agreed that being able to express anything was key to a
happy marriage.

We went out for our one year anniversary, he had something he wanted to
talk about. He held my hand, and asked if I ever thought about adopting a
child. I have thought about it on and off over the years. I told him yes,
but we needed to talk about it in the morning, since it was our anniversary
and new years eve. Adoption required a lot of talk and being out in a crowd
was not the place. Joey agreed. We had a great time, home by 1 am. We were
not big drinkers, so we had no problem getting home safe.

Joey and I talked most of the day. talking about adoption. Joey suggested
that a older boy would be best, since we were not kids anymore. And older
kids seldom get adopted. Joey said he also would prefer if the boy were
gay. He wanted to give a boy what he did not have when he came out. I
thought it was a wonderful idea. We had the means to do it, we would be
able to give a child a good loving home. The boy would have a future, he
could come to work at my place or work with Joey. Actually the boy could be
what ever he wanted to be. Joey wanted to do all the work with the
adoption. He set up interviews, classes,home inspection, our back ground
checks, finger printing, police search. We were passing with flying
colors. Joey worked with the adoption agency, telling them that he would
prefer to meet with a child that identified as gay. Joey knew he had me
around his finger, seldom did I ever tell him no. Id be happy with any
child. But Joey knew what it was like, to be not accepted as gay. The
worker found a boy in the next town, he was in foster care. The worker said
the boy was not happy in the home. The worker met with the boy, and told
him about the gay couple that was interested in meeting him. The boy was
all for meeting with us. The next week Joey and I met the boy, took him for
lunch. We asked about himself, we told him that he could be open with us
and he could ask any questions he had, we would be honest and tell him. We
went to a local park, sat and had our talk. The boy wanted to know why we
wanted a gay son. Joey poured his heart out to him, told him how his life
was and how he wanted to make a change in some boy that needed a loving
home. By the time Joey finished that boy was hugging Joey and crying. After
some time Joey told him, that we wanted to see him again next weekend, if
he liked us. At the boys age, he was 13, he had a right to say yes or no to
us. Mike wanted to see us again. I arranged with Mike's worker to pick him
up on a Friday after school, while Joey worked. I had a chance to be alone
with Mike. Mike asked all kinds of questions, about me, Joey, our family,
our work. It was a great ride home. When we got home, Mikes eyes were wide
open, I took him inside, showed him the room that would be his if he came
to be our son. I showed him the yard, the pool and jet ski's. I told him we
would go out on the jet ski's in the morning. When Joey came home, I had
Joey hang out in the backyard with Mike, I wanted him to have some 1 on 1
time with Mike. Id step out to see how things were going, they were doing
great. I asked mike what did he like to eat, but seldom got it at his
home. Mike wanted pizza, so pizza was it. I asked Joey to pick up the pizza
and while they were out, to pick up some movies that Mike wanted to see. We
had a nice evening getting relaxed with each other. Mike wanted to know
what we expected of him as a gay boy. We told him that we expected him to
do what every other boy his age did, make friends, do well in school. As
far as sex went, we hoped it would not be right away and he would wait
until he was older. We told him he was free to talk to us about anything
about being gay. No, Joey and I had no desire to use that boy, he was going
to be our son. We told him that we would never do anything inappropriate
with him. Thats not what we are about. We did talk to him about being out
at his age, and it would be hard on him in school, we asked him to talk to
us before coming out. We sent him off to bed, Joey and I gave him time to
get in bed, we knocked on his door,and came in and wished him a good
night. Mike looked happy. We hoped that he wanted us to be his dad's. We
already made up our mind about him and wanted him, it was up to Mike now.

Come Saturday we found out that we had another early riser in the house. We
sat, Joey made us breakfast. Mike had a good appetite. I had something to
do at the office for about a hour, so I suggest Joey and Mike go out on the
Jet ski. I wanted Mike to learn how to use one and to learn to be safe.

When I got back, they were still out on the jet ski. I changed into my
board shorts and hung out at the pool waiting for them to return. They came
back a little later, laughing away, they had made a bond. Mike come up to
me, telling me all about their ride. Then Mike did something I did not
expect. He grabbed my hand and said to me Dad, Lets go for a ride. WOW he
called me Dad. Joey told Mike to go over to the ski, he wanted to speak
with me. Joey told me that Mike was also calling him Dad. I guess we have a
son. I hugged Joey, we just smiled at each other. Dad? Are you coming
called Mike. Off we went on a nice ride, I really enjoyed the time with
Mike. When we got back, Joey suggested the pool for a swim. I got out after
some time and made us lunch, hot dogs and hamburgers on the BBQ. Our
weekend finished all too fast. We had to take Mike back.

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Come Monday morning, Joey was on the phone wanting to know how fast we
could get Mike to live with us, since we both had foster parent training
and certification. The worker told him, that they had to see Mike first, to
make sure he wanted to live with us. And Mike would have to ask the worker
to come to us. So it was all on Mike. The worker made a appointment to meet
with Mike on Tuesday after school. She asked him about our visit. Asked him
a million questions, but it was up to Mike to ask. Before the worker was
about to leave, Mike grabbed the worker and told her not to go, he had
something he needed to ask her. Mike asked her about what needed to be done
to go to live with a new family. So she told him the procedure. He did not
mention us to her. Then he asked if he could come and live with us. The
worker was so happy that he finally asked. She told him that she would go
home and do the paperwork that night. She loved Mike. Mike was a good
kid. The worker liked us and knew we would be good for Mike. The worker
called us after her meeting with Mike, Congrats Dad's, you have a son.  We
wanted to know when we could have him. The worker wanted him to have his
good byes at school, so we could come and pick him up on Friday after
noon. We got a call from Mike in the morning, wanting to tell us, he was
coming to live with us forever, if we wanted him. That boy was over the
moon.

Joey and I worked a half day on Friday. We got everything cleaned up, had
lunch, even thou we were too excited to eat much of anything. We took our
time driving up to get Mike. We pick up his belongings while waiting for
him to come home. His worker was on hand also. Mike came home running to us
as he saw us waiting. Mike was so excited. Mike said his good byes to the
family he was with, thanked his worker, got in the car,and off we were for
a new life for all of us. I asked Mike if he had anything to eat that day,
he said no, he was to excited to eat. So, we asked him where he would like
to eat, off to McDonalds. We got home at 7pm, took in all of his
belongings, I told Joey Saturday would be shopping day, Mike needed all new
clothing, what he had was crap. We relaxed by the pool, had some
snacks. All to soon Mike was getting tired, we told him we would be in in a
few. We got up, went to Mikes room, he was sitting on the bed. We asked if
everything was alright. Mike said he wanted to ask us something, sure ask
away. Dad's I want to ask you something and it would only be this one
time. Well ask. Dad's could I sleep in your bed, just for tonight, I want
to be close to my new Dad's. Since at this time he is still a foster child
to us, adoption would be later, so not too appropriate. Mike said he would
never tell anyone. Damn, he was breaking my heart. He put us in a tough
spot. Joey and I wanted to have him sleep with us. I told Mike, give us a
few. Joey and I went to the living room and just looked at each other, now
what?  Do we or not? WE both wanted to, but afraid we would chance losing
him if anyone found out. My vote was we let him and take the chance, Joey
had a huge smile, I knew his answer. We went back to Mike and explained
what could happen if anyone knew about this. Mike told us, that he would
not do anything that would take us away from him. Mike slept between Joey
and I all night. We spooned him, with him in the middle. Mike never slept
with us ever again. He just needed that care and assurance from us.

I called Mom in the morning, told her the good news. Mom was happy for us,
and that she was having another grand child. Mom was her old self now after
her medical problem being resolved. We would be up to visit her soon.

We spent a good part of the day at the shops getting Mike a entire new
wardrobe. With summer break not far away. We were not too sure about
enrolling him in school now or wait. I decided to enroll him in a week. I
wanted more time with Joey and Mike. Mike needed to see if he could make a
friend at school. Mike was old enough to have friends to hang out with, he
did not need a baby sitter but since he was still a foster kid, we could
not leave him unsupervised. I could work from home most of the time, but id
have to go in sometimes. Guess Mike is coming to work with me. When he gets
older he can go with Joey if he wants.

Joey and I talked about adding to the house, we wanted to have Mikes
bedroom at one side of the house and ours at the other end. We decided to
make mikes larger and put in a bathroom for him, that would take up the
other spare room. For Joey and I, we were putting a wing up, Bedroom, large
private bath, and a office for Joey and myself. And another bath next to
Mikes.

I hated to make Mike the new kid at school, but it would only be for a
month. I hoped he would make some friends, so in the summer he would not be
alone. Mike was use to being new at school. Mike did okay finding a few
friends, he was a good kid. Mike even asked to invite them to he house. Add
one playroom to the new house plans, or a second story. Since we had a nice
size pool, Mike was going to be popular.

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We told Mike, we would like for him to meet the rest of the family, his new
grand parents, his uncle and aunt, and his cousins, but only when he was
ready. We told him if he wanted, we could have him just meet up with his
grand parents, we did not want to overwhelm him. Mike was excited to meet
every one. So plans were made to go up and visit. Mom was waiting for us to
arrive. Mom Gave Joey her usual hug and kiss, mom loved Joey, she knew Joey
loved me. We introduced Mike to mom and dad. Mom covered him in kisses,
pulled him to the kitchen for milk and her homemade cookies. Little at a
time, the whole family came by to meet Mike. Mike was happy to meet his new
family, he had a great time with his cousins.

Joey was getting hit with a lot of work, his business was growing. Honest
work, with honest prices, made him well sorted out. He had too much to do
alone, he was working too late now, I did not want him to work so hard. So
at one of our chat nights, I asked him to think about hiring a worker. I
made no mention, that Mike and I missed him. That would be later in bed. I
told him that Mike and I missed him. We understood about his work, but we
wanted him home more.  I knew how to speak to Joey and not make him feel
bad, that is the very last thing I want to do. He knew what I was telling
him was true, he told me he missed being with us and he would hire two men,
and be more the boss, than the worker. He told me he had thought about
doing it for some time, but as usual, he needed that push. When Joey and I
started to date I worked too late, but I saw it, and stopped the late
hours, and left every day on time. Home to greet Joey when he finished his
day. I made sure to greet him at the door with a hug and a hot kiss. I
missed doing that since he came home so late now. I hoped he would have
normal hours again. Joey did hire two new men, spent a month showing them
how he liked to operate the business and would accept nothing less. I got
my Joey back, I met him at the door everyday once more. Mike started to
stand with me at the door, hugging his Dad.

We went on summer vacations, took Mike anyplace he wanted to visit. We had
a good son, Mike gave us no problems, he just needed some love in his
life. He gets all he wants from his Dad's. We knew it would not stay so
quiet as he got older, as he explored his sexuality, god help us. We even
had a talk with him about being safe, we knew it would only be a matter of
time before he became active. I left him a box of condoms and bottle of
lube and a few books for him to read in his room one day. We wanted him to
be safe and informed. Something most kids do not get at home. Mike was more
at ease with talking sex with Joey, so Joey got the questions, and we told
him he could ask us about our relationship and sex. We did not intend to
hide our relationship and what went into it. We gave him full honest
answers. He had a advantage of having two gay dad's. Mike started to become
very good friends with one of his friends from the group. Overnight stays
becoming more frequent. We had a knock on the door rule and wait for a
answer before entering a bedroom. But Joey had a habit of getting up in the
middle of the night and just looking in on Mike, Joey would just stand at
the door and admire our son. There were times id have to go drag him back
to bed. Mike and Joey had a special bond, had it since day one. Do not get
me wrong, Mike and I were real good together, but there was just something
extra with Joey. I was fine with it. As long as they both loved me is all I
would ever want. Even my Mom saw it. Mom told me one day, that Mike loved
me, but that there was something special between mike and Joey. There was a
special connection...maybe it was that Joey was the fun one. I was fun, but
more serious, guess I got that with owning my business. And being so driven
in making it a success. I had competition that Joey did not have. But I
learned early on, to not let it take over my life and my family was more
important.

School started up again, Mike was doing well, making friends, but not
out. It was for the best. He wanted to get into sports, we encouraged
him. He wanted to be on the swim team. Mike was a good swimmer, spent a lot
of time in our pool, he just needed a trainer. If I knew of his interest, I
would have had a trainer for him. Mike tried out for the team, He made it,
had a good team, they worked and helped each other out, had a good
trainer. I had a talk with him about the locker room and shower. I reminded
to not stare at the others guys, because he will be seen staring and he
would be labeled queer. He understood. After about a week of being on the
team, he asked me about shaving, since most of the team shaved. Both Joey
and I shaved, we shaved each other. I told Mike not to talk about it at
school, if anything talk to the trainer. I did not want any of his team
mates to get the wrong idea. I told Mike id ask the trainer if he did not
want to. He told me he would be happy if I asked. I managed to get down to
the school while the team was at practice. I wanted to watch Mike swim. I
met the trainer, asked how Mike was doing, if he had any promise. The
trainer was pleased with Mike's improvements. I approached the subject of
shaving. The trainer said most shaved for meets, but others shaved all the
time, it was up to the swimmer. He thought it was a good idea, but would
leave it up to the swimmer. I talked to Mike that evening, told him what
the trainer said. I wanted him to shave since he did have a lot of hair on
his legs, but I did not sway him, but I told him either I or Joey would
help him out if he decided to shave. I left it at that. Mike had to keep
his grades up if he wanted to be on the team. Either joey or I would check
on his homework every day.He was doing very well in math. A few weeks later
Mike came to me and said Dad, I need your help, he had tried to do it, he
cut himself a lot. He dropped his pants to show me. Damn, I wish he would
have asked how to do it. OK Mike, we have to heal you up first. I applied
antibiotic cream to his cuts. Things were looking real good in three days
time. When he was ready, I took him to my bathroom, and brought out the
shaving kit, I showed him what to do with the long hair, and how to use the
soothing shave cream before using the razor. They all wore speedo s He
needed to trim, so I asked him what he wanted to do in that area. He turned
to me, looked at me, little smile, Dad are you kidding me, look what I did
to my legs, do you think I should do that area by myself, he pulled down
his boxer briefs, please dad, will you. Shit, I wanted to help him out,
but, you know. I asked him how he wanted it, close and trimmed or all
off. He said he wanted to see how short and trimmed would be, and if he had
to, all of it would go. I never thought id be doing this to my son. I do it
to my husband, but my son. I relaxed and started the trimming cut it all
short, then came the shaving to shape things up. I had to touch him, as I
applied the shave cream, he started to bone up, truth be told, so did I. I
just ignored his and my problem. I trimmed and shaped, and had him bend
over to finis the job, he was surprised with that. I caught his silent
moans. I took a warm face cloth cleaned him up, handed him the mirror. He
was pleased with his new look. He looked at me, Dad thanks for helping me,
sorry about the wood. Hey, its normal, don't worry about it. Im here for
you when you need the next shave, its easier to have someone do it for
you. Im sure we both were a little embarrassed at first, but in time it
will just be something normal. By the way Mike, looking good. Thanks Dad. I
cannot wait for Joey to come home later. My son trusted me with such a
private thing. I was proud that he felt that way about me. Maybe, Joey was
not alone with that special connection. Our son was growing up.

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A week later Mike wanted to talk. Dad, you know my friend Mark is real
close to me, I like him a lot. I noticed son. Dad I think he likes me a
lot, like in the same way as I do. Son, what makes you say that. Well Dad,
I see him staring at me at times, when he thinks I do not see him, and yes
I check him out, I like what I see and want to see more. When I wake up at
night he is hugging me, one time I think he was touching me, but im not
sure. Do you hug him? Sometimes I do dad. I get wood when im around
him. What about Mark, ever catch him with wood? A few times dad. Dad how do
I find out if he likes me in the same way? Tell me when you guys swim and
go to change, do you change in front of each other, yes dad. Catch him
looking? Yes I have seen him looking, I look at him too. Mike I know you
don't want to out yourself to him. Its a hard thing to find out. You can
just keep doing like you have been and see if he makes some other type of
moves, or you can stand close to him, and tell him, that you are glad you
met him, because you really never had a real close friend before, you say
these things to him while you look straight into his eyes. With any luck he
will make a move, hug you, maybe even give you a kiss. Its up to you, what
you want to do. If he gives you a kiss, return it. Then things will just
happen. If he does nothing after you talk to him, it maybe he is scared or
not what you want him to be. What ever, do not make a move on him, no kiss,
nothing. Try your best to let him be the one to make that move. If it gets
out in school, that you are gay, life may not be so easy anymore. But you
know we will support you no matter what.

When Joey came home, we needed to talk, and not wait for our talk day. I
grabbed a few beers and went out by the pool. Whats up babe? Sit, Its Mike
we need to talk about. Whats going on, is it bad? No, not at all. Our son
is growing up. First the uncomfortable thing. Mike wanted to shave for the
swim team last week, he tried and cut the hell out of him self. Thank
goodness it was just his legs. I had to tend to his cuts first a few days
ago.He asked me to show him how to shave without cutting himself. So I got
out the kit, and tried to show him how to do his legs. Well thats not so
bad. Wait, he wanted to do the rest, he was scared to do it, because how he
cut up his legs and asked me to do it. Oh..what did you do? Oh hell, I
helped him, yes I shaved it for him. We both got wood, I never let him know
that I did, I did a good job of not showing it. Mike was fine, with me
doing it, he was not embarrassed at all, but I was. Joey started to laugh
at me. Babe, its ok that you helped him. You know he will ask you to help
him again. Yes, I figured that. I just wanted you to know, You know I will
not hide things from you. I did not want you find out, and think I was a
pervert. Oh Babe, I know that. I know you only want me. So, what else is
going on? I think we have a romance brewing here with Mikes very close
friend. Mike talked to me about what he was feeling and what he should do
about his feelings. Mike may come to you also for some advise, since you
two are able to talk a little easier than with me. But I see he is getting
closer to me lately. Just think about it, so you have a idea of what to
talk to him about.  Well, we knew one day it would happen. I don't know
about you, but I was active when I was 13. So, I cannot tell him not to. It
happens when it happens, I will not judge anyone. We are all different. We
taught him about being safe and how to treat his partner. He knows to come
to us, without holding back. All we can do is be there and watch what is
going on. Joey, do you agree or do you have something else in mind? No
Babe, you handled it fine. You are doing great being a Dad. So are you
Joey. But I knew that even before we became Dads.

After supper, Mike did ask Joey to come out by the pool, they had a little
talk. I did not ask Joey what it was about. Joey would tell me if he wanted
to.

Now that Joey and I knew what was going on between Mike and Mark, we kept a
discreet eye out. Just making sure things were ok, we did not need to know
if anything happened. Privacy was important. But they did seem to be even
closer to each other. And the looks they gave each other.

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A few weeks later, Joey had come home early. When he came home heard the
boys in Mikes room. Joey went to say hello to the boys. The door was open
as Joey approached the room. Joey stopped dead in his tracks, when he saw
the boys enjoying each other. Joey turned around and left them. The boys
never knew Joey was home or saw what they were doing. Joey went back out to
his car. He decided to give the boys time, so Joey went to the store, to
buy more condoms. Joey came over to my office, to kill some time. Joey had
a look on his face, I have never seen before. I asked Joey what was going
on. Joey closed my office door, sat down in front of my desk. So whats up
Joey, you seldom come here. Is something wrong? Joey says to me, no, no
then he starts to laugh. Ok, whats going on Joey. All I got is, our son has
grown up. Why are you saying that? Joey told me what happened this
afternoon when he came home. Oh Joey, did they see you? No, I left right
away, they never saw me. Well they are old enough, Im happy they were at
home. I want them to be safe. Do you think we need to talk about that about
it being ok at home, if it ever comes to sex. Not letting him know that we
know he is active. Yes, I agree, it is better for him to be at home. He is
on the other side of the house, he knows to shut his door and the knock
rule. We cannot hear anything thats going on. He knows we are cool about
it, no reason for him to be scared of being caught. So, we both agree on
this. How I wish we were so lucky as kids.

So, we had young lovers at home, that was cool. I wondered if they would
tell us. Mike has been shown we love him and we are very open minded. Only
time will tell.

I wanted to make a long weekend, and take off for the lake. Joey wanted to
go up to the lake and look at cabins up there. I told Joey, I wanted Mike
to be with us, and I wanted him to invite his unofficial boy friend to come
with us.

We told Mike during supper of our plans, Mike was all for it. We told Mike
it would be fine with us, if he asked his friend Mark to come also. Mike,
said Dads, Mark and I are not friends anymore. What, what happened. Dads I
need to tell you that Mark and I are now boyfriends. When did this happen
Mike? Oh, we kinda became more about a week ago. And by the way, thanks for
the advice you gave me. It worked. Joey and I got up and grabbed our son,
and hugged the heck out of him, we love him. We told Mike that we wanted to
talk to the both of them one day soon. Mike wanted to know why. Joey told
him that there were some things we needed to talk about and some rules. Im
glad Joey responded. Joey is getting into being dad in a new way. We
invited Mark to come for supper, and have out talk. We made him feel
welcome and loved, we did not want the boys to feel that something bad was
going to happen. We sat next to the boys, we put our arms on their
shoulders. Joey took over the conversation. He expressed our blessing with
their relationship and told Mark we loved him too. We wanted them to be
safe, and take care of each other, we told them, that what ever they did in
Mikes room was up to them, and to be good and respectful of each other, and
they were welcome to come to either one of use for anything. They asked a
few questions, we told them we wanted for them to do what they wanted, but
to do it in our home to be safe. Mark was going to come with us this
weekend. We were going to get them a adjoining room at the hotel. They were
not to lock the door between the rooms, but to keep it closed and use the
knock rule. We let the boys go have their fun, we had ours. I took Mike to
the side and handed him a package, told him, be safe. And one day we were
going to get into more details. I had to do it soon.Im sure we will both be
uncomfortable but I wanted him to treat his partner well and to be treated
himself well. Yes I was going into details. I will not be crude about it,
just more in details. I have heard and seen what happens to young men
trying to do things, and how badly it worked out.

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As Christmas and new years approached we were going up to Moms for the
holidays and our wedding anniversary . Joey and I wanted to make Mike our
official son and adopt him. When we arrived at Moms. Slowly over the next
few days all of the family arrived. Christmas was great to be with our
family. On New years eve, Joey and I took Mike to the park to the bench I
proposed to Joey on. We told Mike about the bench. We told Mike that we
were very happy as a family and only one thing would make it better, Mike
asked what that was. Joey said to Mike that the only thing, was for us to
adopt him and really make him our son, if he wanted that. Mike jumped up
and gave us both hugs and kisses. Joey said, I take that as a yes. Mike
told us that he was so happy being with us over the years and how we took
care and loved him, and how he hoped one day we would adopt him. Well what
do you say we go back and tell your grandma and grandpa the good news. They
do not know anything about this son. We want you to tell them. When we got
home, as usual Mom was in the kitchen and Dad was sitting having his
coffee. Dad wanted to know how our walk was. Joey and I said nothing, I
nodded to Mike, He had the floor now. Grandma, grandpa, we had a wonderful
time and do you know what, Dads asked me if I wanted to be their official
son, and let them adopt me. I told them yes. I loved my Dads and hoped they
would ask me one day. Mom, dropped that spoon and gave that boy one heck of
a hug and showered him in kisses. Dad, got us up into a group hug. Later
the family gathered to celebrate the new year and our anniversary, and that
we had one more added to our family. Mike stuck to us like glue that
night. When we went to go to bed, guess who slept in the middle. This time
Joey and I did not have to hesitate. We hugged the heck out of our son. We
slept very well and slept in that morning.

When we got home and settled back to our lives. I gave my lawyer and Mikes
worker a call and told them we wanted to adopt Mike. It was now time to
make Mike our adopted son. I did not tell Mike, just in case something came
up to delay it. I kept up on how things were going. Joey was so excited, he
wanted to do something very special for Mike. But what? Mike was still a
year away from driving, so no car. I suggested we take him to Disney world
and take Mark with us, if his parents let him go. Mark had good parents and
accepted their gay son and our son. Our sons were good to each other, I
hope that Joey and my relationship was setting a good example to them. Joey
thought that there was much to do at Disney and the area. We would stay at
Disneys best Hotel. This would be the best vacation that any of us
had. Since the boys were honor students, I had no problem in taking them
out of school and they could do assignments they would miss when we got
home. We were going to have a party for Mike and have his friends over, my
family wanted to come down and join in.

Mikes worker had no problem in getting the paperwork set up, our lawyer
worked with her, all that was needed is a court date. It would be in the
Judges office. We had to talk to Mike about his last name. Did he want to
keep the one he had now? Or did he want one of ours? That would have to be
up to him. Mike decided, he did not want the one he had, since it meant
nothing to him and he wanted ours. Well which one? Mine or Joeys. Mike
said, both. He would use both hyphenated. In what order, he said he flipped
a coin.

We made a Friday court date, so we would have the weekend to recover from
the party. Joey and I took Mike and Mark and my mom and dad To see the
Judge. Mikes worker our lawyer were also there. The judge spoke to Mike
alone first, then spoke to Joey and I alone, then Mikes social worker. Then
the judge went on record and asked Mike if he wished to be adopted by
us. Then he asked Joey and I if we wished to adopt Mike. Then wished Mike
good luck in his new family and signed the adoption and name change
papers. It had us all feeling very emotional we Hugged our son. Mark had
hugged and kissed Mike. That the first time we saw any love display between
them, they made a handsome couple. We had the party Saturday afternoon, so
they all could us the pool, the swim team was very happy. We had already
arranged with Marks parents about taking him to Disney with us, they had no
problem. During the party we took Mike and Mark into the den and told them
of our gift. The boys were hugging and kissing Joey and myself and each
other. When we made it to Disney, we let the boys go on their own, they
were 15, and did not need the Dads with them all the time. Joey and I took
advantage of our alone time. It was nice to be alone and share our love for
each other. Im so glad I married a passionate man. I did make sure the boys
came back most days to have a family meal. There were days they wanted to
be at one of the parks longer, and to eat at the park, just as long as they
called us, we had no problem We even joined them at the parks. I had a few
favorite attractions that I loved, since I have been to Disney a number of
times before I met Joey. All too soon our time was up and had to return
home. We did need to go home, unwind from a great trip.

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Mike and Mark were back on the swim team, doing well, but not top
swimmers. It did not matter as long as they were doing something they
enjoyed. Joey or I went to their meets, we had to show the boys our
support. Mark was spending more time at our home than his own. They were a
good couple, they treated each other very well. Marks parents, visited us
often. We were having good times. Im so happy that they love our boys. Im
sure many of the swim team had a good idea that they were a couple, but
never said anything. The were careful at school and out in public. There
was two boys from the swim team that started to hang out with our
boys. Joey and I picked up on it soon enough, Were We starting to become
safe haven for gay boys. It was time to have a talk with Mike. Joey wanted
to talk with Mike about what was going on when we were at work. While we
never told Mike it was ok to have sex in the house, we just let that
happen. But having another couple do it here, we worried if we would have a
problem if that ever got out. First we need to know if their friends were a
couple, turned out they were not, they just like hanging with Mike and Mark
and to come and use the pool. Im glad they had straight friends. They
became good close friends. That was good, we hoped they would make friends,
boys and girls.

Everything was good for us. A nice loving family, our businesses were doing
well. Joey added a third worker, my place was doing fine, we grew and we
made good earnings.













I shared our profits with our workers.

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Mike was doing very well at school. He kept his grades up, we were very
proud of our son. I hoped he would start thinking of his future and what he
wanted to do with his life. Joey will be there is he wants, but we would
like him to decide what he would like to do in his future. Joey and I
always had room for him, if he ever wanted positions in our companies. We
will not push or even offer it. We wanted him to be his own man. Soon
enough he would be going to college, where had the time gone. I would love
to hand Mike my company after college, but, he needed to follow whatever
his dreams were.

Soon enough Mikes 16 birthday was around the corner. Joey and I were going
to get him a car. Joey has been giving him and Mark driving lessons for
some time now. All we need to do is decide what kind of car. Mike has
always been a responsible boy, we knew he would take care of his new car. I
always leaned towards a larger car, always felt safer so I was leaning
towards a Charger, Joey was thinking a challenger. Both nice cars. I was
thinking Mike would be traveling to college and back for holidays, and
breaks, I thought about needing a larger car to haul everything around. I
think I convinced Joey on the charger.

Mike and Mark passed their road tests. We took Mike down to the dealer and
let him pick out his Charger. Marks parents got him a Rav4. Happy
boys. Marks parents asked to have the boys party together, it was fine with
us, but I wanted to ask Mike if he wanted a separate party. He wanted to do
it with Mark. Those boys had something very special, I hoped it would be
life long. Joey and I hoped we were a good example for them.

The rest of the school years flew by. Mike was looking to become a CPA,
take business courses. Mark was going to join Mike. They talked about
opening their own office after college. I kind of got involved in some of
the classes they were going to take. I wanted to them to be prepared for
when they finished school. I really wanted them both to take over my
business, but I did not want them to know, I still wanted them to make
their own choice. But yes, I will plant the seeds. I spoke to Joey about my
scheme. Joey wanted me to think about it,and he would also think about it
and we would talk about it in a week.

Joey and I had our weekly chat, and yes we talked about steering the boys
to take the business. Joey told me, that I always lived a honest life and
did not want me, not to be honest with Mike. Joey wanted me to sit with
Mike and make my proposal to him, and then to Mark with him. Joey was
right, id not be happy with myself if I was not honest. Its not like I lied
to Mike, I just wanted it to be his choice.

I had a talk with Mike the next evening. I told him what id like to do for
him and I admitted to him trying to steer his education to help him take
over the company. Mike was surprised that I tried to do that, he knew I was
always honest. He told me. Dad, you must really want this to happen for you
to do that. You broke your own rule about honesty for me. Well I just
wanted you to be prepared, just in case you took me up on my offer. I never
lied to you, I just kept it a secret. All the classes I guided you to,
would help you no matter what your decision was. Dad, I love you. Lets talk
about what you want for me in my future. I layed it all out and told him
that this would also include Mark if he wanted to be part of it. We talked
more that evening and Mike called Mark to be over the next day. We talked
to Mark, he was floored with my offer. He wanted to talk to his parents.

Mike wanted to do it, keep the company in the family. Mark called Mike and
told him he was very interfered in our deal. I told them, that id not hold
them to the choice, should they want to do something else. After school id
stay on,for a year, so they could learn the business. After that, id be a
consultant for the company with a annual salary. When I decided to retire,
ownership will be turned over to Mike. Id retire when I was sure they were
ready to run it on their own. They would be making a very good living, they
would be set for life. Joey was very happy how things turned out. When I
retired, Joey said he would sell his business and retire with me.

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 We had a good life and we were happy we were able to share it with our
son. Maybe one day he will make us granddads.

The boys were now seniors, picked out a college that was near the house,
they will be able to live at home and drive a short distance to
school. Man, joey and I were thrilled, we still had our son at home. Now
they were both 18 and almost in college. I wanted a serious talk with
Mike. I asked Mike to come with me for a drive, and lunch out. I wanted to
ask Mike about how things were between him and Mark. Dad, I love him, I
never want to be without him in my life. Wow, I knew that something good,
but I had no idea. Dad, one day, I want to marry Mark. I see how you and
Dad are so happy and how you make things work. Well if you feel so strong
about it, id support you Mike. Have you talked to Mark about this. No Dad,
I want to wait until we are older. Dad, I do hope he feels the same as I
do. Mike, I have a good feeling about how he feels about you. But take your
time, and be sure its right for both of you. You are still young, a lot can
happen in life, so just go slow. If you want to talk anytime about this,
Your Dads are always will be there for you.

Now, joey and I have to think about a graduation gift for Mike. Already has
the car, so what do we get him. I had to give this some time to come up
with something.

I came home early one day, so I could talk to Joey in his office, with Mike
at school. Joey, I have a idea that I have to talk to you about, a gift for
Mike. Joey was happy I had a idea, since we both could not come up with
anything. Joe, how about a family trip to Europe, and we take Mark and his
parents with us, since we are almost in laws. I will pay the for the entire
trip, everything. What do you think? We need to talk to Marks parents, see
if they will go for it. Joey, will you call them and set up a meeting with
them, so we can get this going if they agree. Joey asked them for a pizza
meal with the boys the next evening.

We sent the boys to go pick up the food, so we could chat with Marks
folks. I asked them if they would be ok with my idea, and let me pay for
the entire thing. Marks parents were overwhelmed with my suggestion,
thought id be too much for them to accept. Joey jumped in, and told them,
that we are family, we want to do it for our family, and that they were
part of our family and thats what we do. They wanted to talk about it at
home and let us know.

We had a nice evening the six of us, family time. Marks parents were great
people and and good friends. I knew one day we would be legal official in
laws, but I kept that to myself. God, I have been so blessed in my
life. There was nothing more I needed in life, a good family made me
complete, I had love in my entire life.

Marks parents called Joey the next day, and accepted out offer. We told
them that we would meet again with the boys also and tell them that it was
a gift from all of us. We still had plenty of time to get passports for all
of us, but still it need to be done soon. We would go to England and France
for a week.

The next week Marks parents invited us over to join them for dinner. Thats
when we told the boys. Good lord, you think we gave them a working gold
mine. Those boys were grabbing and hugging each other and all of us. We
were going to leave right after graduation, so the boys would have time
before starting college. I also was going to give them a surprise gift when
we got home, something for just the two of them. I paid for a cabin rental
at the lake for a week for just the two lovers for the first three days,
then joey and I would join them. I just had to do it for them, I loved both
boys. I did tell Joey about the cabin. I do not like to keep things from
Joey. We will tell Marks parents in time. The boys were 18 now, so they
could be on their own.

Marks parents insisted on having the graduation party for the boys.

Just before we went to Europe, I had Mike bring his car to the dealer for a
complete going over, since they will be using it to get to school every
day.

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Today, I sat in my office thinking how life has been to me. I could not
believe how things fell in place for me. Joey was the man of my dreams, I
loved him so much, then being able to adopt Mike, and how well it all went,
Mike was an ideal son. I had a god business, made more money than id need
in my lifetime. But time does fly, just the other day, Mike was my 13 year
old son, now he is my hot 18 year old stud son. And yes he was a
hotty. Mark too was a hot young man, they were a cute couple. If those boys
ever had a fight, Neither Joey or I ever heard it. I hope they were using
our talk night, that worked so well for Joey and I. I think Joey and I
showed Mike how to care for each other, love each other.

Mom and Dad was coming for the graduation. Mike will love that. Mike loves
the family, they love him.

Our trip is almost here, we are very excited, first class to Europe for our
first time. I had a little chat with Mike before we left and told him. Its
a chat I would never have if he were not 18 and in a committed
relationship. I told him about the mile high club, he just smiled at me and
gave me a hug and a kiss. Hey im not dead, I want my boy to enjoy his
youth. And yes, during the trip, the boys made a very long visit to join
the club. They waited until everyone was asleep, but I was still awake, I
cannot sleep on a plane.

We had a great time in Europe, all too soon we were on our way back. I let
Joey tell them about the cabin when we arrived home. Such happy boys. Joey
and I went up later in the week, we enjoyed the relaxation after our trip.

Summer sailed along, soon the boys would be starting college. One night
before college started, Mike knocked on our bedroom door at 11 pm. This
never happened before, come in Mike. We asked him if something was wrong,
he told us no, as he headed towards our bed. Dads, I just wanted to let you
know how much I appreciate everything you have done for me, you gave me a
great life, you both are the best Dads anyone can have. Mike we loved you
from the start, whatever we did it was out of love for you. Now Mike, I
want to ask you something, yes Dad. Mike will you join your Dads tonight,
let us spoon you. Dads I hoped you would want to do that tonight. Sometimes
I want that special love I feel when we do that. Climb in son, in the
middle so both of your dads can hold you.

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It was time for Mike and Mark to leave for their first day. Joey and I
stood at the door as they drove off. I stood and held Joey, crying like a
baby. Our son is grown up now. I started Joey off now, we both had a long
cry on each others shoulders. Sad, but happy for the boys, happy we had a
good son, and that we raised him well. The boys got into their
routine. Time moving on, almost thanksgiving break now. Mike wanted to talk
to us one evening after finishing up some school work. Dads, I have
something I want to ask you, and its big. Oh god big, does he want to move
out, what can big be. Ok Mike we are all ears. Dads, you know how much Mark
and I love each other, and I want to tell you I want to marry Mark in
time. But I want to ask him and be engaged to him for now. Joey and I
looked at each other. We told him It was fine with us. Dads, there is
more. Yes, Dads we want to live together as life partners now. Mike where
are you looking to live. Dads, Id like it if we could live here with
you. You know Mark almost lives here any ways. Mike give your dad and I a
few to talk about it, ok. Joey and I went up to our bedroom. Well Joey,
what do you think. Joey just sat on the bed, just a blank expression, then
he looked at me and smiled. I knew that smile, it was a yes. I already knew
id say yes, and if I had to, id talk Joey into it, but no need. We went
back down and joined Mike. Mike we have decided, and yes you can live here
as a couple. But we want to remodel your room some before you both live
here. Dads, I love you so much. I knew you would say yes. Yes, you know us
well. Now go and call Mark, im sure he is waiting for your call, Mike just
laughed, Dads, you know me well also.

Joey wanted to make a nice room for our boys, so he did it all. Joey made a
very nice place for them, we bought a new bed and furniture so they both
had room for their things.

Mark moved in a few weeks later. Mike decided to ask Mark to marry him on
Christmas eve. Joey knew about it, he even took him to get rings. They told
us and showed me the rings, we were happy for them. They told us they would
wait to be married until they finish college. The boys went to Marks
parents and told them the news. Marks parents were not surprised, they gave
their blessings to them.  We heard a knock on our bedroom door at 11pm,
yes, come in Mike. It was mike and Mark. Boys whats up. Dads, I have a
special request, ok what is it. This is big Dad, ok what is it. I told Mark
about how you would let me come to your bed on very special nights,
yes...well, tonight Dads you have two boys who want that, can we join you
both.  Ok, but sleep only, you two cuddle up with each other, joey and I
will cuddle up on the other side of the bed. Mark, welcome to the family,
we all had a kiss fest before settling down. Damn im in need of some
special Joey love now. By the feel of it, Joey needed some also. It felt
good too. A few hours later, I woke Joey and left the room, we both had a
need to fill, and boy we filled it, both of us. Boys back to school, Joey
and I back to work. Joey is now the biggest electrical contractor in town,
he was in demand. He added another worker another truck. The boys were
doing well living together with Joey and I, we shared cleaning,wash,
cooking. They worked hard on school work, helped each other. Marks parents
came over every week for dinner. A real family. My mom and dad visited when
they could. Sure glad we enlarged our house years ago. Some of the boys
swim team members went to the same college and some were here often. They
were happy for Mike and Mark being a couple. Joey and I would go out to
give the boys some private time in the house, even have some friends over,
but they knew the rules, If the rules were broken, Mark would have to move
out. No drunk parties, limits on beer and no hard stuff. Mike knew Joey and
I were not going to be easy on that rule. Joey and I tried to set a example
by not drinking much, a few beers, and some wine, but not often. The pool
was off limits when we were out. The door to the pool was locked. Bedrooms
were off limits also. I just wanted all to enjoy, without being wild and
foolish, and no accidents. I guess we are Officially Dads now. But Joey was
uneasy at times with them being alone with friends. Joey had set up nanny
cams, he had to know. I agreed to it, I guess I was a little afraid
also. Joey could watch the cams from his phone. We were never far from
home. We could be home in a heartbeat. We saw a few couples just having a
good time, some kissing. We were so happy. But we did it every time we left
them alone and friends coming over. I trusted our boys being alone, but
with friends, I was concerned, I guess thats where the parent comes out. Im
surprised when Joey was more worried than me, the easy going guy
worried. Which made me more worried. The guys from the old swim team were
really cool,and like our boys, never worried about them, but the new
college friends we did not know was more of a concern. Damn, when did I
become a Dad like this.

The next week when Joey and I had chat hour, we invited Mike and Mark to
join us. Joey and I wanted to tell them how we were worried. I hated to
tell them that, I did not want them to think we did not trust them. Talk
hour was new to Mark and we explained why we have it, and hoped Mike and
him would find it also useful in their life. The boys understood our
concern, and assured us that they follow the rules and would have anyone
that violated them to leave the house. I knew we had great boys. We had a
good chat hour, we talked about many things, I think we all got a lot out
of our first chat hour. Then when it was over, I told the boys what was
next after chat hour, they had no idea, but Joey did, and I saw that
special smile. I told them that after the hour they are to go to their room
and make made passionate love after every chat hour. I think they were
about to fall off the chair, looking shocked. Joey and I got up and said,
good night boys, have a good time and we went to bed. Joey smacked my butt
as we went up the stairs, he could not believe I told the boys that. Joey
made me pay for it, but I enjoyed it. Oh how I enjoyed it. Did I tell you,
I love Joey.

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Joey and I started to think about our future once the boys finished school
and what we would like to do. We discussed many options, but I had to
admit, I loved my life here and being with the boys living here. I think
Joey was feeling the same way, when I told him that. We would be spending a
lot more time with the boys in the future, but we had to make sure not to
crowd them. Joey and I will work it out somehow. We still had a few years
yet before the boys decide about taking over the business. We have not
asked in a long time if they thought about it. No pressure, even though I
wanted to hand it to them. I want to sell it to Mike for One dollar.

Joey and I, Mike, and Mark continued our lives jobs, and school. Joey came
home one day, telling me that the Bakers next door was selling their house,
I had a Idea, to buy it. No matter how much they wanted it for it, the next
day id go over and buy it. Joey had no idea what I was up to, this time. I
called my office and told them id be in but I did not know when. I went
over to see the Bakers, we talked and I made them a offer they could never
get from anyone. Deal was done, I owned the Baker house. When Joey came
home that night, I told him that we now owned the Baker house. Joey wanted
to know what I had wanted to do with the house. I told Joey the boys are
not to know about us owning the house, we were to update the entire home,
and we were going to give it to the boys as a wedding present if they
marry. This way we will always be close to our boys. But let them live
their lives without us being around them all the time. Joey was thrilled by
the idea. Joey showed me how happy he was that night. Boy did he show
me. Most parents want their children to leave the nest, we wanted them
close, but not on top of each other. There was plenty of property between
both homes, so they and Joey and I will have privacy. I worked hard most of
my life for what I have and im not afraid to share it with the ones I
love. I want to see them enjoy it now, not when im gone. Come summer break,
Mike wanted to talk with me, so we went for a walk. Dad, I want to work
this summer with you, I want to learn the job,. Mike you mean you will take
my offer, yes Dad, I do, and Mark and I will never be able to thank you
enough. Mike, does Mark want to work with you at the job. Yes Dad, hes in
it with me, he is very excited over the whole thing. WE have been talking
about it for a long time and we decided to tell you today. As long as you
are sure, and you are doing it because you want it, not because of me. Yes
Dad. We are planning on it. Dad, we will be married by the time we take it
from you, so we will be partners, mark and I in the company. Is that ok
with you. Mike we will talk to the lawyer about that, ok. As much as I love
Mark, I really wanted Mike to own it, I need to talk to Joey on this. I do
not want to create a problem, but this is big, and bad things happen in
life. I will talk with Joey then we both see the lawyer, see if we can come
up with something.

I need Joey now. When Mike and I got home I called Joey down, I told him we
needed to take a ride. Joey knew something was up, he could read me like a
book.  As we drove down the road, Joey says, pull over, I pulled to the
side of the road. Now, whats wrong, talk to me. I told Joey about my talk
with Mike. Joey looked at me and all he said was damn. What do you want to
do. I don't know Joey, have to talk with you and I think the lawyer, there
has to be a way, and not hurt either one of the boys. Some type of
agreement should they divorce or separate. We know they are young and
things do happen. Joey agreed we needed the lawyers input. Joey, I do not
mind at all to put the Baker house in both of their names, but my business,
no. It has to go to our son. But I do not want to hurt Mark. Damn it, I
never thought this would happen. Calm down, we will find a way, us and the
lawyer. How am I going to tell Mike. If they were only older it might help,
I don't know, Im lost here Joey what the hell am I going to do. In the
morning call the lawyer, make a appointment and we will go see him. I could
not sleep at all, I must have woken Joey ten times over the night to where
he got up with me, and we sat by the pool. He held me the entire night, he
never saw me like this. I always had a answer, always knew what to do, but
now im torn so many ways, not wanting to hurt any one and still have it my
way. I was so lost, I even started to cry, its not how I wanted this good
thing to go. Joey held me so tight, wiped away my tears. Baby, you will
work it out, I know you, and you will work it out.

I called the lawyer, made a appointment, joey and I will meet later in the
day. Joey met me at the lawyers. I told him what I wanted and what the
problem was. The lawyer understood and told me he had a idea and he would
look into it and call when he researched it.

Joey took me home, I was just too upset to pay attention to driving.

My lawyer called with a suggestion, I was all ears. It would not be any
kind of pre nup, it was a business transaction, so, once the boys married
it would go into Mikes name, and mine, mine as controlling interest in the
business. Should the marriage fail, the business reverts back to me. Then I
can do as I please, which means once a divorce was final I could put it
into Mikes name or just leave it in mine and leave it in my will to Mike. I
was ok with this, but how will Mike and Mark take it. I could add to the
agreement, jobs and salaries to the two boys. I talked to Joey about it, he
thought it was fair.

Now I had to talk to Mike. Joey sat with me, I talked to MIke and explained
all of this, I had to be frank and honest as to why I wanted it this way,
and it would be up to him to take it as I wanted or not. It hurt me to do
it this way. I know it hurt Mike, but he saw my position and how I just
wanted it to be his, and to protect it for him should anything happen to
his marriage. I took Mike out to the pool side and held him, I told him how
sorry I was to have to do this. I told him how I did not want to hurt him
or Mark. Mike understood the reason. Maybe by giving them the Baker house
will help heal the hurt. I will talk to Joey, but first we needed to talk
to Mark.

We asked Mark to meet with us, he and Mike sat with me and Joey, I
explained the entire thing, and why it had to be done. Mark understood, he
said he was not worried since he will be married to Mike for his
lifetime. How did I get a great future son in law. I had them stay seated
and I grabbed Joey and went off to the kitchen, Joey, should we give them
the house now. Joey said it would be ok if we did, it would make them know
what happened was business, and the house was from love for both of
them. We went back to the boys, I handed the keys to Mike. Mike looked at
them, like what are these for. Well Mike, Mark, its your wedding present
from Joey and I. Its you new home. Dad, what, where, how. Come boys, lets
take a walk. Joey and I grabbed them and walked them over to the Baker
house. Dad what are we doing here at the Bakers. Son, this is not the
Bakers anymore, they sold it to me, so Dad and I could give it to you both
for your wedding gift. Mark almost passed out on Mike. Mike unlock the
door, get Mark inside. Joey did a hell of a job redoing the house, so nice
and modern. The boys were blown away. I told them it was theirs, free and
clear, but they could not live in it until they were married. Joey told
them to go on and check the house out, we would be in the living room. Joey
grabbed me by my waist, he kissed me, Baby, you just made two boys very
happy. I think you have been well forgiven for the business deal. Joey did
I do such a bad thing. Baby no, you did not, you built your company and you
wanted it to be our sons, you just protected it for our son, baby you're a
good man and my great husband. I love you like no other, I will also love
you forever. I hope the same for our son. You do know Joey they will want
to get married sooner so they can live here, and start their life
together. Well, they do love each other. We will wait and see. Joey and I
started kissing, and then shows up the boys. Hey Mike, great
timing. Not. Well what do you think, think you two will be happy here. Dad,
never happier, its great. Dad, I did not even know the Baker house was for
sale. Mike, the early bird catches the worm. I was at their door so early
in the morning, and I made them a offer they could never refuse. I just
wanted my boys to be near me, ok. I cant live without you both in our
lives. You both complete our family. We do love you both. Dads, you have
done so much for use both, we love you, we could never have found any
better Dads in a lifetime. Thank you, we both love you Dads. If there were
a love meter in that house we would have broke it with our love, all four
of us.

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In the morning we were back to our usual day. Another two weeks and the
boys come to work with me. Im looking forward to it, father and son, id
like to say father and sons. I sure felt bad about Mark, I loved him as a
son. But who knows down the road, I can always change the agreement. But
the deed of the house will have both names on it. They will be equal
owners. The boys had one more year of college, I will send them off to a
nice vacation before they start work. Joey and I will start to wind down
our work and spend more time with each other. We will be working on living
a healthy life, we want to have many years to look forward to. Soon it will
be just us in the house. Sex all over the house then, just like we did
before Mike came to us. We have kept in good shape during the Mike years,
but soon we will work even harder at it. Time to devote my time to the love
of my life, Joey.

The boys worked hard over the summer, and I feel good that when the time
comes they will run it well, and will follow the ways I treated the
workers. My boys are good boys, with big hearts. I feel good about that the
company will thrive for many years, who knows, maybe the boys will have
children to hand it down to. Their house is big enough for children.

The boys are on their final year of college now, how time has moved by so
fast. Mike is talking wedding now, he told me he just wants a small wedding
just our family and Marks family and a few close friends. Whatever they
want they will have. Graduation first, they will decide if they even want a
party. I already know what Joey and I are getting Mike, he gets a new
Challenger. The Charged served them well going to college, but its time for
a fun car. Mike asked Joey and I to be his best men, Mark has his parents
to stand with him. Mike and Mark want to get married on their property. The
Baker house has a large yard, no problem putting up a tent, so they will
have it. Yes, joey and I did spoil Mike, so what. We could and we did and
will always spoil him.

Since the boys would be getting married right after the graduation, they do
not want a graduation party, just a family get together. Joey put the
challenger in Mikes garage and locked it. When we were alone Joey gave him
the keys to the garage and his new car. That boy ran to his house to see
the car. He was back in a flash in his new car. The smile on his face was
priceless. Mark came over after his family celebration, he was surprised by
Mikes car. They went for a ride, we did not see them again for a hour. Once
we get settled down after the wedding, im going to buy Joey a nice new car,
he has not had one for years. LIke I said Its time for me to take better
care of my husband and spoil him.

Mom and Dad and the rest of the family will be here for the wedding, but
MOM and Dad will not be going home with them, instead Joey and I are
sending them on a cruise before they go back home. Its just a little love
surprise for my parents.

Mark spent the night at his parents, mike stayed here on the night before
the wedding. Joey took MIke down and bought wedding rings for the
couple. The boys wanted a late morning wedding, nothing fancy, the boys
wore suits. Joey and I had nice suits that we wore. We are losing our son
to his husband. We were so proud of our son, Joey and I raised a fine young
man, we taught him well. He will be a good husband and maybe one day a
great father.

I contacted Mikes social worker and invited her to Mikes wedding. She
accepted. She made all of this possible for us. She was so happy to know
how Mike made out in his life with us. Maybe one day she will do the same
for Mike as she did for Joey and I.

The wedding was very nice, our sons looked so handsome, Joey and I did cry,
we loved him, and now he is on his own way. But his Dads will always be
there for him. Our boys spent the night in their new home, and off to
Hawaii for a honeymoon, in the morning.

We still had family staying with us, so Joey and I were kept busy. But,
when they all left, Joey and I just stood in the living room, and felt it,
we were alone now, and we start a new life together. We held each other
often for the week. Love making was beyond belief. We were like newlyweds
ourselves. I wonder who made more love that week us or our boys. We had
days we never left the bed. I love Joey more today than I ever did. Joey
was a good husband, friend, lover.

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Joey and I were now going to spend more time together, I think we need a
lake house now. But first we go buy Joey a new car. I had been buying car
magazines, showing new cars, I left them in the living room, one evening
Joey was looking at the magazines, I asked him if there wan anything new
and good for the new model year, he showed me one he liked, I told him if
he like it he should get one, no, no, too expensive he told me. The next
morning I went with Joey to breakfast, then after I drove to the dealer of
the car he liked. What are we doing here, I told him, I wanted to see the
car that he told me about. So we went looking he found one to show me, He
told me he liked it, even the color was nice n that model. I agreed it was
nice, I took note of the stock number of that car. We left, drove around
town picking up items we needed at home, the food store. While he was in
the market, I walked away and called the dealer, told him who I was, he
knew me, I told him I wanted that car Joey liked, gave him the stock
number. Made a deal on price and Id transfer funds to them later. He was to
detail the car and deliver it the next day. Joey and I finished up our
shopping. Went home, we put some steaks on the grill, and made a good
veggie salad, and we had a romantic dinner. The next day the dealer sent me
a text that the car was on its way to my house. I made a excuse to get Joey
to the bedroom, to keep him busy, while I signed for the car. Joey needed
to get a screw from the garage to fix what I broke on purpose. I told him
id come with him, we stepped out the door, As Joey walked out I handed him
the keys to his new car. Joey wanted to kill me for spending that kind of
money. I stopped him, hey love, my money, I spend it on my love, so be
quiet and take it for a spin. He was in that car in a flash, he was smiling
ear to ear. When he came back, he hugged me so tight, kissed me like
forever. We went back inside. Joey says to me, baby, you should have not
done that, its too much money. Then I said listen to me Joey, I have to
tell you something, you are married to a millionaire, I can afford it. I
know you knew I was not hurting for money, you knew I had a lot of money,
now you know more. And I intend to spoil you forever. You do know half of
it is yours, so what can you buy for yourself, you can afford it, you are a
millionaire also. Spend it love. Joey was silent for a few. Baby are you
telling me the truth, Joey, you know I never lie. Im not starting now. Ok
baby then I want to buy something. Ok what do you want, baby I want to buy
you a new car also. Oh Joey my car is not old, its fine, no I have a
special one in mind for you. Ok Joey if you want to go spend it and buy
whatever you want. I handed him a special bank card with his name on
it. Baby, what, how, when. Joey I got it set up just before the boys got
married, Mike will get one also, but his is a smaller account. Now Joey, my
love, its your time to relax over money. Joey my love, we do not know how
long we will be on this earth, we have each other and I have the means to
enjoy what ever time we have. The company pays me well, and my investments
are amazing, If we need to slow down, I will tell you, but please no gold
toilet seats. Now in the morning, id like it if you took me in your new car
for a ride up to the lake. There is something I want to do up there. Will
you do that for me. Baby id do anything for you, just like I always
have. Great, now make love to me, Baby im all yours.

We left in the morning for the lake, right to the real estate office, Joey
and I talked about a cabin on the drive up, a little retreat for us for our
free time. Our boys are married adult men now. They do not need their Dads
so much anymore. We have to let our birds leave the nest. Yes we had a
empty nest now.

Joey and I still have our jobs, but now we are cutting back, for each
other. We take time off whenever we feel like it, almost free birds. Joey
and I are too young to retire, but we can afford to cut back on working.

We found a nice cabin, two bedrooms. Thats all we want. Room for us and the
boys if they ever want to come up with us.

Joey and I fell into a nice routine, made a nice balance between work and
free time. Our boys were doing well at the company, so no worries. We have
the boys over all the time. Its nice to have them with us, we do miss
them. Joey and I will adjust, we have a strong bond. We support each
other. The boys have a few friends from the old swim team, they hang out,
play ball, come hang with us at times. We still have a pool that the boys
do not have. They are all comfortable here, since Joey and I are still on
the younger side. We enjoy them all. Maybe we should have bought a bigger
cabin, Joey and I will talk about that.

Joey surprised me with a new car, it was really nice, joey knows cars, and
knows me. I was very happy with his gift. I thought he forgot all about
getting me a car. I would have never bought it for myself, too much money,
but I would buy it for Joey if he wanted one. Thats the way I always have
been, never much on myself, but for someone I cared and loved not a
problem.

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Now the company is also in Mikes name, I have become a adviser, so im home
most of the time. Joey made his top worker, manager of the company, and he
too is home with me most of the time, I had a idea, I wanted to pass by
Joey one day. Since Marks name was not on the companies ownership, I asked
Joey about Maybe someway put this business in Marks and Mikes name in
time. We both loved Mark as much a Mike, we both felt bad about how Mark
was not part of the company ownership. But since we had only Mike, I
thought no matter what happened to us in the future, Mark would have
something for himself. Maybe even a reverse of what I had with Mike. If
they were to divorce it would revert to Joey and Mark. Mark was smart
enough to be able to run the company, and Joey would be with him to train
him to take it over.

The next talk hour, I will discuss it with Joey. We did have that talk, we
talked to our lawyer, It was set, Joey will have Mark on the ownership, but
we will not tell him right away. Joey said he wanted to wait for the right
time to do it. Joey told me, he thought that on the boys first anniversary
it would be a great gift. I was all for it.

Mike called and needed to speak to me, invited me to lunch with him. I met
with him, had lunch at his favorite Italian restaurant. So Mike whats on
your mind. Dad I want your opinion. Ok, what is it. Mark and I want to
adopt a child, but not sure how long we should wait to try. Mike, you both
are still young, your marriage is new. I think you need to revisit this in
a year. Enjoy your life together as a couple, you are now adults, have the
means now to do whatever you both want. It will also give you more time to
think this over. Its a big step in your lives, and It will change your
lives forever. Your Dad and I took our time about adoption. We spent many
hours talking about how it would change our lives, we were older than you
guys are. Dad, thanks for your advise, I knew you would give me plenty to
talk and think about with Mark. What would I do without my two dads. You
are both very smart young men, you will know when its right, in a year or
five years, you will know.

Now Mike, you anniversary is coming up, want a get together to celebrate?
Dad, we thought we would like to have a nice romantic weekend away
together. Mike that sounds nice. But, before you go, Dad and I want to see
you both, we have a gift to give you and Mark.Dad, you do too much for us
now, you do not need to give us anything. Mike, its time you find out, We
are very well off, I spend what I want, because I can, so please let me do
it.

Before the guys went off on their weekend, they stopped by for lunch with
Joey and I. I gave Mike a envelope and Joey gave Mark a envelope. I gave
Mike a bank card with $500,000 in the account, and Joey gave Mark the Joint
ownership of his business. These guys just about fainted on us. They just
stood and stared at each other, not a word from either one. They finally
sat down staring at each other, not a word. Joey and I had to sit with them
and hug them and told them to breath and say something.  OMG, Dads, we
cannot take this, its way too much. Its yours, like it or not. They both
hugged each other and they both started to cry. When they did that I
started to cry, then Joey. We loved our boys we wanted to see them happy.
Mike says to me, Dad, what the Hell, so much. Mike I told you a few weeks
ago, we were well off, now, I want you to have a good start at being well
off. I have it to give Mike, Im worth Millions Mike. So, not to worry. Just
be responsible with it, If you want investing advise, talk to me when you
get back from your weekend. Mark was all over Joey, hugging and kissing
him, thanking him like a million times. Joey told him, he was more than
happy to do it, and he wanted to make sure he too is taken care of. When
you have time Mark, you and I can get together, I will show you the
operations of the business, if you can handle the job at the company, you
can run this in no time.

Now, go home, have a good evening, have nice safe weekend. Dad and I want
to go to bed and chat. Sure Dad, chat. We all had a good laugh.

Two weeks later, Mike bought Mark a new car, His old one needed to be
replaced. Mike now had the means to treat his husband with a few nice
gifts.

Dad, I learned from you. You were a perfect example to me all these
years. I saw everything you did for us, I don't know if you knew, I watched
you and Dad all the time, both fine examples on how to live and treat
others. I also learned to make my marriage work for a lifetime. You both
gave me the best life that anyone could hope for, and I could never repay
you for it. Mike you have, many times over, you were a great son from the
very first day you came to us. You made us proud, happy and enjoyed your
love for us.  You know, id like to take you for a weekend just you and me,
then another weekend, just Mark and me. I want to spend some real time with
you both, I do love you both. Now that you are adults, we can really talk
as two adults. Dad, I would like that, and I think Mark will too. Mike we
are not done, Joey is going to do the same with you both, when im with you,
Joey will be with Mark, and we will switch the next weekend. Then the
following weekend, it will be the four of us on a nice weekend trip. And I
want to share a bed with you, real Dad hugging, before you get too old for
it. Im going to do it to Mark also. We never know what life has in store
for us, so I want to do these things while we are all younger.

Dad, Id love to do this, I will talk to Mark about it later, and we will
set this up, make sure we have no other plans. Dad, as much as Marks family
love him, he never got the kind of love I got from my two Dad, I think he
will be over the moon with this idea. Mike, you just let us know when you
guys are free to do this.

We had out weekend trips, we made our bond even stronger. I never knew how
much Mark was a hugger, he even gave me a kiss on the cheek when we said
goodnight. Joey had a good time doing the same with our sons. We took the
our joint weekend to New York, I hired a private plane for the trip.

We had a great time in New York. After the trip, Joey and I talked about
our bonding time with our sons. We both felt closer to our sons after the
trips. Then Joey said something that I did not expect to hear, He says to
me, did you happen to see the size of these two guys, we are not average,
but damn those two. I teased Joey, you pervert, checking out of sons. Then
I had to agree, I told him I would have never said anything but since he
brought it up, I agreed with Joey. We had a good laugh. I was very
surprised he said anything, he never talks like that in all the years he
has been with me. Im finding a new Joey......something new to explore with
my husband, now that we have so much free time. Im finding a new man in my
bed since we cut down on work, and Im loving it.Our love making has been
intense. Im sure glad we are in good shape.

Moving forward three years, The company is doing very well and still
growing. Joey had to hire another man. Our sons, are now looking to adopt a
son. Mikes worker is still on the job, and now is head of the agency. Mike
and Mark went to see her, asked her to help them. She was so happy the boys
wanted a son. The boys wanted a boy, about five years old. Good age for our
boys, and Joey and I will be grandparents. The boys took all the required
classes and went had all of the background checks. It took seven months to
find a boy for our sons. A cute little guy. The visits started, things went
well, they visited us every weekend, since they lived next door. Mike and
Mark taught little Steve how to swim in our pool. The boys wanted to adopt
Steve after 2 months of visits. There worker was so pleased, that she found
a great home for the boy. Our lawyer helped get everything on track with
the worker. Steve came to live with our sons as a foster child at first. We
hoped that it would all work out. After many surprise visits, the worker
finally agreed to allow the adoption. Three weeks later, Steve was our sons
child. Our sons would take him to and from school, and in the summer, Marks
mother was going to watch Steve.

We had a family Thanksgiving at Mikes home. Steve had a great time with the
holiday and his new family.

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Christmas was coming, and Joey and I wanted to make it super special for
Steve. Joey had a few lighting companies he dealt with, and he made sure
there was holiday lights and figures at both homes. It was amazing. Joey
bough the biggest tree he could find for both homes, but Santa Joey would
not put up the tree at the boys home until Christmas eve, when Santa was to
come and visit.

I had no idea what to get Steve other than to set up a nice investment
folder for him. But at his age, he wanted toys. Joey and I spent hours at
the toy stores. I donated my train set, that I had as a boy. Nothing like
the old Lionel trains. Come Christmas eve, Joey and I hauled over to Mikes
the Santa gifts, and there were many. Joey and I wanted Mike to video
Steve's expression in the morning, since we would not be there, that was
for Mike, Mark and Steve to enjoy as a new family. We would see them all
later, since I was doing the cooking this year. My Mom & Dad made it down
to be with their new great grandchild. Mom had a hard time waiting to meet
Steve. Joey put up his childhood train set under our tree, if you could see
it behind all the gifts. Damn, Joey and I were grand dads. Will there be
another in our future. I gave Joey a special gift, I bought him a custom
made gold ring. And he also got something special that evening. Something
he never had before. Oh how he enjoyed it. Im sure he will get it again and
soon.

Mike and Mark carried Steve over to the house, Mom jumped up and grabbed
that child and would not let anyone else near him, until she got her kisses
in. I watched Mom, as she started to tear up, and of course that set me
off, then Joey.

Steve had hit the Jackpot of love. He will also have a good life, our sons
will see to that. Mike is giving him what we gave to him.

Im going to leave this story on a nice note.

We all had a wonderful life, another adopted son to the family. The two
companies were being ran by both of our boys, Joey and I enjoy plenty of
time at the lake, and traveling, and of course our sons, and our
grandchildren. We all worked hard for what we had, we did it the hard way,
we worked for it.

Love to you all.


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