Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:55:22 -0500
From: William Marshal <williammarshal5301@gmail.com>
Subject: Quarterback keeper 30

Quarterback Keeper: 30

Hogmanay

The week before the wedding was hectic. Finals at Salt Fork HS were Monday
and Tuesday then grades were due on Wednesday.

While Joe and Tyler graded essays and administered tests, the interior
decorator Mindy hired was putting finishing touches on the Master
Bedroom. His design was modern and masculine. When Tyler saw the sketches
his comment was, "It is what I would imagine the lair of a modern viking
would look like." The lines of the room were simple and the furnishings
sparse. It was dominated by a king size platform bed.

The only other furniture were two bedside tables with lamps and an old
leather club chair with a live edge walnut side table. Initially the
designer balked at including the chair but Joe said, "That chair was in my
grandfather's office. The asses of the most important and notorious men and
women in Oklahoma have polished its seat." Once the designer understood the
significance of the chair he decided to make it a feature piece. He put a
single overhead light above it to create a circle of light around it and
the table. On the table was a bottle of Joe's grandfather's favorite Scotch
and two cut crystal tumblers. When Joe first saw it he got a bit choked up
remembering his grandfather.

The rest of the house would be furnished after Christmas, but that didn't
stop Tyler and Ian from putting up a tree in the middle of the Great Room
and dragging in some bean bags and chairs. So on the Thursday after the
last day of school, Joe, Tyler, and Ian were getting ready to decorate the
tree, when the doorbell rang.

"Who is that?" Joe said.

Tyler came up behind Joe, pulled him into a hug, and said, "Don't get
upset." Then he gave him a small kiss.

Ian opened the door and in walked Mary, Claudia and Kevin, the Anders and
Zach, Kent and his family, the Kesslingers, the Mastersons, and lastly
Michael.

"Since Joe declared that Michael and I could not throw him and Tyler a
bachelor party," Ian announced, "we have decided to celebrate Hogmanay
instead. In Scotland Hogmanay is celebrated on New Year's Day; however
since Joe and Tyler will be otherwise busy then, we have pushed it up. For
those who don't know what Hogmanay is, which I suspect is most of you, let
me explain. Thanks to a certain buzz-kill named John Knox, founder of the
Presbyterian Church, Christmas was not a public holiday in Scotland until
1958. So, being good Presbyterians and good whiskey drinkers, we Scots
celebrate Hogmanay, a remnant of pre-Christian days."

"Joe and I welcome you all to our home for Hogmanay," Tyler yelled with
holiday gusto. Joe smiled that his man had apparently shaken his emotional
funk and was once again his joyful man-child.

Ian continued, "In Scotland it is a tradition to give gifts to those who
welcome us in from the cold..." Suddenly, Michael and Kevin left the room
and returned with armfuls of wood..."so we bring logs for your Yule
fire. We also bring sweet delights"...Various cookies, pastries, and
candies were unwrapped...."and holiday cheer"...Bottles of various spirits
and wine were pulled out and placed on the bar that separated the kitchen
from the great room.

Joe laughed, then said, "Ian Ramsay, you have certainly put a Scottish
accent on all of our lives." Ian smiled and Michael kissed his cheek.

Mary and Claudia took control of the kitchen. They laid out the food and
began making cocoa and hot cider for the kids and those who didn't want
alcoholic drinks. Joe whispered in Tyler's ear, "I think we just lost
control of our kitchen."

After tours of the new house, everyone gathered back in the Great Room. Ian
had brought his guitar and he, Michael, Kevin, Avery, and Zach began to
sing Christmas carols. Joe was so proud of his boys. He was smiling and
listening to the carols when Virginia Kesslinger put her hand on his arm
and said, "Joe, for all these years, I worried that you would be alone as
you got older, but I have nothing to worry about. You have gathered
yourself such a loving family."

"Well, I was perfectly content to be a loner until Anthony forced Tyler on
me. That kid has changed my life completely. Now, I couldn't imagine life
without him." Virginia gave Joe a kiss on the cheek.

The Big Day

Christmas Eve was a Saturday, and Joe decided to make brunch one last time
in the apartment. The night before he put together egg casseroles so all he
had to do was pop them in the oven. Next, he made a cream cheese filling
for his berry topped crepes. Joe's mother had taught him how to make crepes
and it was a fond memory helping her make them on special occasions.  Joe
wished his mother had lived to see him marry the best man in the world. He
was brushing away a tear when Tyler walked into the room.

"Hey babe, what's the matter?" Tyler said as he pulled Joe into a hug.

"I got to thinking about mom and dad. When they died the chance of two guys
getting married wasn't even a long shot. Mom always wanted me to find
someone. She said, `Joe, I know you can't make it legal, but you can make
it real. The law doesn't marry us; our hearts marry us.' I just hope she
and dad know that I have finally found that someone."

Tyler kissed Joe and said, "I know they do, and so does my dad."

Tyler helped Joe finish getting the brunch ready. When it was done Joe
said, "Go wake the boys."

Tyler knocked on Ian's bedroom door, but there was no answer. So, he went
to the master and heard the shower running. He walked to the bathroom door
and said, "Hurry you sorry asses up. Joe had brunch ready."

The shower shut off and two naked teens walked out drying themselves.

"You could have at least waited until the bed was cold until deciding to
take over our bedroom," Tyler said.

Michael smiled and said, "We will have graduated college by the time that
bed cools down."

"You got that right buddy," Tyler said and gave Michael a hard slap on his
bare ass as he walked by.

"Ouch, that stings," Michael danced a bit, and Tyler and Ian both laughed.

When Tyler walked back into the kitchen, he said, "They were in our shower
doing who knows what."

"I think you know...," Joe said. "Fuck, I am so horny. I can't believe we
decided not to have sex last night. It's not like the cherry fairy was
going to leave your virginity under your pillow if we didn't."

"Yeah, that sounded romantic when I first thought about it, but I am not
sure it's going to be so cool to be saying my vows in front of family and
friends with a big boner wedged in my pants leg."

"Who's got a big boner?" Michael said as he and Ian entered the main room.

"Yeah," said Ian.

"None of your business," Joe said, "Just sit down at the table and act like
gentlemen."

While they ate, the four went over the day's itinerary. Joe said, "There
really isn't much to do to get ready for the wedding. We aren't doing any
special decoration and I picked up the boutonnieres last night. The
Christmas Eve service begins at seven and should be over by
eight-thirty. The invitations say the ceremony will be at nine-thirty; that
should give plenty of time for those who need to leave to do so."

"Do you expect a lot of people?" Michael asked.

"Not really," Tyler said, "Except for the Sinclair family, a few close
friends, and the congregation we didn't invite anyone. When we sent out the
invitation to the New Year's Eve shindig, Joe included a note that it is a
small private ceremony, and we hoped everyone will enjoy Christmas Eve with
their families."

"That's cool," Michael said, "I like the idea of a small private wedding."

Joe laughed, "Good luck with that idea. I think someone else will have
other ideas." Michael looked at Ian and Joe said, "Not him; your
mother. You are her only daughter and I think she is just dying to spend
Charle's money on a full-on social event."

"Hey, I'm not a girl...at least half of the time..." Michael smiled and
said. "But I think you are right about mom. She does like to throw parties
and there are a few of the social snobs of Tulsa she can't wait to invite
to a gay wedding just to put them in the position of choosing between
offending their sensibilities or offending the Sinclairs."

"I can see Mindy taking great pleasure in that," Joe said. "Heck, she might
even get Carrie to throw you a wedding shower."

"I would have to say no to that..unless maybe the presents were beer and
golf clubs," Michael said. Then he turned to Ian and added, "Of course you
know what all that means."

"No...what?"

"If I'm the girl, you have to be the one doing the proposing."

"Well in my family," Ian said, "we only get married when someone gets
knocked up."

Tyler, who was amused by the entire conversation finally said, "Based on
what I heard last night when I went to get a glass of water, we'd better
make tonight a double wedding."

Joe was in the middle of taking a drink and sprayed out coffee along with
his laughter, while Michael and Ian just smiled.

Since Joe and Tyler planned to spend the night in their new house, they
spent much of the day packing and moving clothing and personal items. Since
they were leaving all of the furniture, it would be relatively easy to move
the rest between Christmas at Tulsa and the New Year's party.

Around four, Joe said, "The grocery deli is going to close in in thirty
minutes. Ian and Michael, run down and pick up the pizzas I ordered." When
the boys were gone, Joe said, "Damn, that's something I am going to
miss. It is so convenient to live above the grocery and just down the
street from the cafe and the school."

"Yeah, those four blocks are really going to make your life so
complicated," Tyler said sarcastically.

Joe grabbed him and said, "Don't be getting snippy with me. I might have
put you over my knee and spank your sexy ass."

"Mmmm," moaned Tyler. "I think your bad boy might need...." Just then Ian
and Michael got back with the pizzas.

"Of course," Joe said under his breath, "there are advantages to it taking
longer than three minutes for the boys to get back with the pizzas."

Tyler laughed and gave Joe a kiss, and then to be a bit ornery, reached
down and gave his cock a squeeze.

Joe whispered, "You're going to pay for that tonight."

"I'm counting on it."

While they ate, they talked about the evening's logistics. Tyler said, "I
have arranged for Kevin to video record the ceremony, and we are meeting
the photographer at the house at 5:30. That should give us plenty of time
to get mom, get some photos, and head over to the church for the Christmas
Eve program."

"As soon as we are done eating pizza, we need to get ready to go," Joe
said. Then he looked at Ian and Michael, "Are you guys still wanting to
spend the night here in the apartment?" The boys looked at each other,
smiled, and said "Yes" in unison.

"Okay, can you walk back here from the church?"

"Sure," Ian said.

"We expect you two at the new house at 9:30 for breakfast, presents, and
then getting on the road to Tulsa," Joe said. "Now let's get ready."

Joe and Tyler had decided on black business suits rather than tuxedos; they
would save those for New Year's Eve. Joe wore a red tie and Tyler a green
tie and each had a boutonnière of holly leaves and berries. The boys
wore charcoal business suits and black turtlenecks. The quartet was
stunningly handsome.

Once at the new house, Tyler walked over to get Mary. When she saw her
tall, broad-shouldered son dressed so handsomely, she had to shed a few
tears. When she regained her composure, Tyler offered his arm and escorted
Mary to his and Joe's house for pictures. When she saw Joe and the boys,
she again couldn't stop the tears. Finally, she said, "You are the most
handsome men I have ever seen. There are no doubt plenty of women and girls
who are sad that you guys are unavailable. You are so lucky to have found
each other."

While there wasn't much furniture in the house, the photographer had been
busy finding the perfect places for photos. He used the Christmas tree, the
wall of windows looking out to the Salt Fork, and the fireplace. Joe grew a
little concerned when they headed back to the master bedroom, but the
photographer had found the leather chair and seated Joe in the seat, Tyler
in back, and one of the boys on each arm. The photo looked like it could
have been shot for GQ.

Tyler's favorite photo was one of Mary in her maroon dress surrounded by
the four men in dark suits. In one of the pictures Ian and Michael
surprised Mary by each giving her a kiss on the cheek. The expression in
Mary's face was priceless, the boys were playful redheaded imps, and Joe
and Tyler were laughing.

Eventually, it was time to head to the church. When they got there they
were met by family and friends as well as members of the
congregation. Claudia and the church ladies all commented on how handsome
the four men were, and Ian and Michael got more than a few kisses on the
cheeks.

The ushers had set aside several rows for Tyler, Joe, and their
guests. When Joe said that wasn't necessary, the head usher said, "Look
Joe, it's been a few years since we have had a wedding in this church and
it's a big deal for the congregation." Then he got quieter and continued,
"Several of us have children, nephews, or nieces that are gay. This wedding
is a signal that we would welcome their weddings as well. We hope you don't
mind."

"Absolutely not, I and Tyler are so happy you all have been so open and
welcoming, and we are glad that our wedding might make others feel welcome
here."

"Thanks," the white-haired older man said, "By the way, that's my
granddaughter and her girlfriend, Judy, sitting next to my wife."

The Christmas Eve service was like many in small town Oklahoma: singing
Christmas hymns, a small nativity play by the children, and the lighting of
Christmas candles. When the final song was finished. Reverend Julia stood
up and announced that there were Christmas treats in the foyer for everyone
and that the wedding would begin in about a half-hour.

Joe and Tyler were visiting with people when Claudia and some of the ladies
grabbed them and led them to the foyer. On the table was a display of
cupcakes decorated with red and green icing and J&T piped in gold icing on
each. Claudia said, "We know that your wedding reception is New Year's Eve,
but I and the girls couldn't resist baking you guys some pre-wedding
cupcakes."

Joe took a cupcake and said, "Thank you, all of you for your love and
friendship. You have made Tyler and me feel so welcomed and blessed." Tyler
was beginning to choke up and wouldn't be able to say anything. Joe picked
up a cupcake, broke off a piece and fed it to Tyler and then kissed him.

The gathered crowd clapped and laughed. Finally Reverend Julia said, "Let's
go make this official."

Ian, Michael, and Reverend Julia stood at the front of the sanctuary and
Kendra began to play Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring."  Ian signaled
for the guest to stand, and then Mary escorted Tyler and Joe down the
aisle, one on each arm.

When they reached the front of the church, Mary gave Tyler and Joe each a
kiss on the cheek, and then she joined their hands together and sat
down. Reverend Julia said, "Joe and Tyler, your family and friends have
gathered to celebrate this wonderful event and your public declaration of
love. However, in a very real sense, this ceremony is unnecessary. Your
hearts have bonded in love to each other, and that love is more than
apparent to all those around you. In many ways this wedding is more about
us, your family and friends, telling how much we love the two of you, how
much we love the two of you and honor your commitment to each other." She
then said to the guests, "Joe and Tyler have each written their vow of
commitment."

Joe started, "Tyler Simmons, you are the present I didn't know I wanted and
needed. You complete my life and expand my world. I love your goofy smile,
your youthful enthusiasm, your warm and caring heart. I commit myself to
you completely, and pledge to you my love, my fidelity, and my life." He
then placed a ring on Tyler's finger.

Then Tyler said, "Joe Bartlett, you are my mentor, my hero, and life. You
have given me purpose and direction. Your wisdom and practicality have
guided me, your humor and sophistication have charmed me, and your love and
care have sheltered me. I commit myself to you completely, and pledge to
you my love, my fidelity, and my life." Tyler placed a ring on Joe's
finger, and the two kissed.

Rev. Julia said, "Having declared your love before God and those gathered,
I declare Joseph Bartlett and Tyler Simmons married and partners for life."
The guests stood and applauded. Then Rev. Julia continued, "Joe and Tyler
have asked me to invite everyone to the reception on New Year's Eve and to
wish you Merry Christmas."

Eventually Joe and Tyler got away from the well-wisher at the church and
dropped Marry off at her house. Then they went to their new house. "So,"
Tyler said, "Who's carrying who over the threshold?"

"I'm not risking throwing my back out lugging your ass into the house," Joe
said with a laugh.

Then before he knew what happened, Tyler picked him up in a fireman's
carry, opened the door, and carried him to the bedroom.

"Hum, I see someone is in a dominant mood tonight." Joe said.

"Are you okay with that?" Tyler asked.

Joe took Tyler's hand and placed it on his crotch, "Does that answer your
question?" Joe's cock was hard and straining against its confinement.

Tyler smiled, kissed Joe, and began slowly undressing his husband. When Joe
was completely naked, Tyler slowly undressed himself. Joe watched as Tyler
bared his tall, muscular body. While Joe had come to know every inch of
Tyler's body over the last few months, it still took his breath away how
gorgeous his lover was. Joe had several times tried to find a flaw in
Tyler's body, but even his very slight imperfections, like the small scar
over his right eyebrow, were perfectly placed to add character, and most
noticeably masculine sexuality.

Joe reached out and took hold of Tyler's hardening cock and slowly stroked
it. Tyler's head tipped back and he let out a low moan. Then Joe whispered
in Tyler's ear, "You're going to make long, hot, sensual, love to me,
aren't you?"

"Yes," Tyler groaned.

Joe kissed his way down Tyler's chest and abs until he reached the most
perfect cock he could imagine. He slowly began licking it, then swallowed
the entire shaft in one slow and deliberate motion. Tyler's entire body
shuddered. Then Joe began to massage his lover's cock with his tongue and
lips, until Tyler pulled back and pleaded , "No more, you're going to make
me cum!"

Joe stood up and crawled on the bed. Put his hands behind his head and
smiled. Tyler stared at the hottest man he'd ever seen. Even at his age,
Joe's body was more muscular and hard than many athletes in their 20s. The
hair on his chest was just beginning to silver and there were a few
wrinkles at the corner of his eyes, but beyond that he seemed timeless.
Now it was Tyler's turn to worship Joe's cock. Tyler had always struggled
to take all of Joe's manhood, but tonight his throat seemed to pull his
lover in of its own volition.

Joe was in carnal paradise, finally he pulled his legs back to expose his
sweet hole. Tyler immediately began to lick the soft sensitive
tissue. Tyler began to probe, and Joe moaned and spread his legs
wider. "Fuck me!" Joe said, and Tyler moved his cock to Joe's hole. Tyler
kissed Joe and pushed his cock in. "Oh yes, I want all of you," Joe
commanded and Tyler sunk his entire cock into his lover. Tyler and Joe were
in perfect rhythm as they made love for the first time as a married couple.

As much as he wanted to fuck Joe into the morning, Tyler was still a young
man and Joe was his sexual kryptonite. Soon he was releasing a flood of cum
into Joe. When the orgasmic tidal wave finally passed, Tyler lowered
himself to Joe and they kissed. After a bit, Tyler said, "I'm sorry I
couldn't hold out any longer."

"Hey," Joe said, "it's my fault. I fell in love with a stallion just as he
is just reaching his sexual prime."

Tyler laughed, "If the next thing you say is that you are past your prime,
I call bull shit." Tyler slid his hand between their stomachs and grabbed
Joe's thick cock. "This is still the alpha cock in this relationship, and I
need you to pound my ass."

Joe smiled and said, "Your wish is my command," and before long Tyler was
on all fours and the alpha male was dominating his ass. Tyler loved contact
sports and contact sex; he played for team Bartlett, and Joe was his
quarterback and team captain. Before they were finished, Tyler had cum once
more, and when Joe finally released his seed deep into Tyler, the two
collapsed onto the bed completely happy and fully spent.

Christmas Morning

The alarm sounded all too soon. Joe and Tyler were cuddled up and Joe said,
"We have to get up. We'll never live it down if we are still in bed when
the boys get here."

"Just a few more minutes," Tyler moaned. "Ian and Michael are still dead to
the world."

"Normally I would agree, but something tells me they are planning
something, and I don't intent for them to find us, or at least me, still in
bed and stinking of sweat and sex."

"I thought you liked the smell of sweat and sex."

"You're right, but I don't need to share that with those two."

Joe was right; thirty minutes before they were told to arrive for
breakfast, Ian, Michael, Avery, Zach, and Kevin were knocking on the front
door.  When Tyler opened it they came in and sang a couple of Christmas
carols.

"We were sure you guys wouldn't be up yet," Ian said.

"Joe was one step ahead of you," Tyler laughed.

"Figures," Michael said. "Does anyone ever get the best of you Uncle Joe?"

"Sometimes," Joe said with a wicked grin as he pinched Tyler's ass. Tyler
blushed, and the boys broke into laughter.

Then Joe said, "Avery, Zach, and Kevin, do you want to stay for breakfast?"

"Thank you, no," Avery said, "We still have to go caroling for Claudia and
Mary. We started at our house, and when we finish Claudia and Kevin are
coming over to celebrate Christmas."

"That is very nice of you guys," Tyler said. "Ian and Michael, can you
bring my mom back with you?"

"Sure, daddy Tyler," Ian said. "We'll tell grandma Mary her two boys are
finally done honeymooning each other," Michael added.

"Don't you dare," said Tyler.

"Why not?" Michael asked.

"Because," Joe said with a smile, "We're not done yet. We are just taking a
break."

After breakfast, Joe said, "Okay, before we get going to Tulsa, we have
some Christmas presents to exchange."

Ian played Santa.

Mary said, "That puffy bundle is for the newlyweds."

When Joe and Tyler opened it they found a gorgeous hand quilted bedspread
in colors that perfectly complemented the new bedroom. Tyler wiped away
tears and Joe asked, "How?"

"Well, Mindy got me the name of the designer who told me the type of bed
and the color scheme. Then Claudia and some of her friends helped me piece
it together and quilt it."

"Look," Ian said and pointed to a corner of the quilt. Embroidered in the
corner was "Joe and Tyler, My best Christmas Present Ever, Love Mom." Now
Joe was in tears as well and the three of them hugged each other.

After a bit Tyler said, "Ian, get mom her present." Ian handed Mary a
Christmas card. When she opened it said "From Tyler, Joe, Ian and
Michael. Have a wonderful time." There was another envelope, and when Mary
opened it she found "A round trip airline ticket to Scotland and a picture
of Ian's father."

Tyler said, "I hope we are not being too presumptuous."

Mary smiled and said, "No boys, you are being just the right amount of
presumptuous." Then she looked at Ian, "Are you sure your father is okay
with this."

"Very much so. He is just nervous that you might not want to go," Ian
said. "So you need to message him before he goes totally mental."

Mary laughed and said, "I will message him on our way to Tulsa."

Tyler said, "There is one catch however, you will have to be in charge of
the two hooligans. It's their Spring Break and Ian wanted to visit his
family."

Mary smiled knowing that Tyler would worry about her traveling alone. She
said, "That's fine with me. I will have a couple of strong men to carry my
bags...and to carry me home from the pubs if I get to partying to hard."

Next, Ian handed Joe and Tyler an envelope and said "This is from Michael
and I."

Inside was a card that said, "Michael and I love you guys so much. We
couldn't think of anything to get you that you didn't have or couldn't get
yourselves. So, we are giving you ourselves. We are volunteering to do the
grunt work of landscaping the yard this Spring."

"Thank you, guys," Joe said, "This is a very thoughtful and appreciated
gift."

"Yes," Tyler said teasing, "Ian, I guess we'd better tell the decorator to
put a set of bunk beds in your room. Michael will need a place to crash
after a hard day on the end of a shovel."

"No worries," Michael said, "From what I see, the bed in your room is big
enough for the four of us."

"Michael! my mother is standing right there," Tyler said.

Mary laughed, "You started it Tyler. You should know better than to banter
with smart-mouthed, oversexed teenagers."

"You're right," Tyler said, "and I guess even bad boys get Christmas
presents in this house." He handed Ian and Michael each a box. When they
opened them they held matching skeleton watches with blue mother of pearl
faces. Ian said, "Wow, I never thought I would own a Dalvey watch."

"What's Dalvey?" Michael asked.

"They are the oldest watchmakers in Scotland," Ian said.

Around the crystal window on the back case was etched "From Uncles Joe and
Tyler."

Tyler and Joe got hugs from each of the boys.

"We'd better get packed and on the road if we're going to make dupper,
sunch, or whatever, Mindy and Carrie are calling this." Joe said.

"It's going to be crowded in the truck with five people and a dog," Tyler
said.

"I've been thinking about that," Joe said, "and I think I have an idea." He
took a set of keys out of his pocket and tossed them to Ian. There's
something for you in the garage.

Ian and Michael looked at each other with surprise, while Joe, Tyler and
Mary smiled. When Ian opened the door to the garage he was beyond excited,
there was a Velocity Blue Ford Mustang Fastback.

Joe put his arm around Ian and said, "There will be a lot more room in the
truck if you and Michael drive your car to Tulsa."

Ian was stunned. He and Tyler had looked at that car on a dealer lot the
month before. "I thought we were looking for a new car for you."  Tyler
just smiled and gave Ian a wink.

Christmas in Tulsa

The Sinclair family Christmas was fun. There was good food, family, and the
Sinclair tradition of gift-giving. Years before it was decided that each
household would exchange gifts prior to the clan gathering. So instead of
giving gifts to each other, the extended family would give gifts to the
community. Each member of the family would designate a thousand dollars
from the Sinclair Charitable Trust to be given to a worthy
organization. The only rules were that the money had to go to a
non-political, non-profit, organization based in Oklahoma. Before dessert
was served, everyone would share the group he or she had chosen to receive
a gift from the Sinclair family.

After sharing the charities receiving gifts, and the serving of dessert, it
was a tradition to play cards and games. This year Carrie was in charge of
that part of the day. She stood and said, "Before we start the games, I
wish to formally welcome several new members to the Sinclair clan. First, I
would like to welcome Mary Simmons. Mary is Tyler's mother." Mary smiled
and the family applauded.

Next Mary said, "Michael, would you introduce Ian."

Michael stood and smiled, then said, "I believe Aunt Carrie isn't quite
sure how to introduce Ian. So she is leaving it to me to clarify." Michael
looked at Ian and said, "So here goes. This is Ian Ramsay. He is my
boyfriend and I hope more. We are still figuring that out. He is also Uncle
Joe's newest nephew." Michael then pulled Ian up for a kiss. There was
applause and a few whistles.

"Finally," Carrie said, "The guy who seems to be at the center of the
Sinclair's this year, Tyler Simmons. Tyler has a charm that is beyond
description. First, he charmed the pants off of Joe." The table laughed and
Joe smiled. "Then he took on Charles and David, winning them over, and
serving as a catalyst for mending a family rupture. I know that Tyler and
Joe have become important to the youngest generation of Sinclairs. So we
welcome you into the family with open arms."

Everyone stood and applauded. Joe kissed Tyler who had tears streaming down
his face. Tyler tried to speak, but was too emotional, so Joe stepped
in. "Tyler is as tough as nails when it comes to taking and giving physical
punishment," Joe said, "but his heart is tender. So, let me say thank you
all for accepting and welcoming the love of my life into this family."

Tyler wasn't the only one shedding tears at the table. David stood up and
said, "We would love to have the newlyweds stay and play games with us this
afternoon, but somehow I suspect they have better things to do. So I put
the question to the family: All in favor of excusing Joe and Tyler from the
rest of the afternoon, say Aye."

Everyone shouted, "Aye." Joe and Tyler looked at each other, kissed, waved
goodbye, and bolted for the door.

That evening, Joe stood naked in front of one of the floor to ceiling
windows of the apartment and looked over the Tulsa skyline. It was 8
o'clock and the sun had long since set over the city. That afternoon, he
and Tyler had gone for passionate love making, to wild jungle sex, and
back, before finally collapsing of exhaustion. Joe didn't know how long he
would be able to perform like a 23-year-old, many of his contemporaries
were lucky to have perfunctory intercourse once a week, but Joe was
absolutely resolved to not miss one opportunity to fuck with his young
stud.

As he sipped his bourbon, Tyler slipped up behind him and wrapped his arms
around Joe, put his chin on Joe's shoulder, and asked, "What are we looking
at?"

"What the universe looks like from its center. I don't want to sound
selfish or egocentric, but right now there is nothing I care about more
than you and me and this moment in time."

Tyler pulled Joe in closer to his own naked body and kissed his neck.
Tyler's cock twitched, and Joe smiled as he thought to himself, "I guess
the night is still young."