Gregory Patrick
05/30/2022
Jaiden – Chapter 169
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Greg Patrick
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen;
thank you for inviting WECU News into your homes with
tonight's evening news."
"The best way to begin tonight is to
say, "They're back!" Drs. Jaiden and
Peyton Riley-Reynolds completed their internship in pediatric oncology and
pediatric medicine and have returned to the Erie Medical Center to open a
northern branch of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital – and they have hit
the ground running, already setting up an at-risk program for Erie's gay youth
called "Mariposas Verdes."
"Dr. Jaiden, can you enlighten our
viewers on why the name "Mariposas Verdes?"
"Mariposas Verdes means green
butterfly. The program is named after a
young Columbian boy, Mateo, who committed suicide over his love for a young man
named Daniel. Daniel's father couldn't
accept that his son was gay and in love with another boy at his elite private
school. Because of Daniel's father's
actions against Mateo and Daniel, Mateo left notes for various people speaking
of the green butterfly and that, like the green butterfly, he would spread his
wings and fly. Mateo did just that as he
leapt from the roof of the school building, taking his life."
"When I researched the meaning of the
green butterfly, as sad as Mateo's demise was, the symbolism he chose was most
appropriate given that butterflies symbolize spiritual rebirth; they embrace
transformation; elevate hope, and emphasize changes in and of life."
"If you think about human birth and
life, a butterfly mirrors the journey babies make from the crib to crawling,
then walking, and sprouting their wings as they become independent of the
cocoon from which they emerged. The
butterfly represents a parallel symbolism to human life."
"The green butterfly, the Mariposas
Verdes, represents many things to many cultures: Love and money; encouragement and hope; love
and abundance; success and wealth. This
program focuses on encouragement leading to hope, love, and abundance in the
good things of life that one deserves simply by virtue of being human."
"If you think about it, the green
butterfly represents all the virtues of life I have mentioned. For example, when we walk into a forest, we
generally think of how beautiful and soothing to the mind and body to be in
such a place. We feel a certain freedom
in nature that gives us license to roam, to run in search of those things that
bring us inner peace and contentment.
That inner peace and happiness lead to healing our minds and bodies, ridding
us of anxieties and depression."
"If one studies the work of Jacob
Oleson, they will learn about an incredible man and expert in colors who can
explain how different colors affect the human being."
It's the motivating affect in life
that we are looking for in the program; you might say the who, what, where,
when, and why of an abused child – gay or not.
Judge Jay Stanislauski noted a little over two years ago that the abuse
of children in Erie would end, and we aim to help his court in that regard."
"Dr. Jaiden, where might children
avail themselves of this program if they are in need?" "Mr. Doyle, they may call the Erie Counseling
Center to make an appointment. Parental
permission is not needed for the child to be interviewed by a counselor. The interview can take place, in confidence,
at the child's school. However, suppose
the child can't remember the counseling center.
In that case, they may call my office beginning Monday morning. We will get them in touch with an appropriate
counselor; school administrative staff may also help the child." "Dr. Jaiden, Dr. Peyton, thank you for
sharing this amazing program with the folks in Erie." Mr. Doyle, thank you for having us."
"Remember, ladies and gentlemen, you
first learned of this wonderful program for Erie's at-risk youth on WECU News
at 6."
Jaiden's, Peyton's, Dale's, and
Charley's phones rang incessantly.
People who did not know they had returned to Erie were calling to
welcome them home and praise the at-risk children's program, Mariposas Verdes.
Jaiden, this is Mom; congrats on the
Mariposas Verdes program." "Surely the
newscast wasn't played in Abingdon, Mom."
"Oh, but it was, Jaiden, and everybody said to tell you how proud they
are of you. The synagogue was abuzz with
excitement Saturday, and frankly, I had a lot of fun with the excitement. Then, I went to the country club for lunch,
and it seemed like everybody came up to me and spoke highly of you." "I'm glad the news helped make your day; it
threw ours into chaos since not everyone knew we were back in Erie. Our phones have been ringing off the
hook. Don is running for reelection and
called to say thanks for the free advertisement. I think he jumped six points in the polls
when he was associated with the program."
Have you spoken with Pete Gray?" "Not yet; I will call him when we hang
up. I'm anxious to see the children and
see how they have grown and find out how Jason and Ally are doing in
school. Jarred, James, and Jonathon
should be in kindergarten this year.
Also, I should have some previous patients coming in for check-ups that
I haven't seen since we were in Memphis.
A couple of those patients helped make the four of us famous in
Erie." "That should be fun; call and let
me know how the first day back goes for Peyton, Richard, and you." "I will, Mom, sleep well tonight!" "Oh, I shall, believe me."
"Peyton, that call was a tad on the
strange side." "What do you mean,
sweetie?" When I told Mom to sleep well
tonight, she said, `Oh, I shall, believe me."
"You reckon she's got a boyfriend?"
"I have no idea, but I don't know if I like her sleeping with the guy at
the house if they aren't married."
"Hypocrite!" "What do you mean by that?" "We slept together in her house before we got
married, and we had sex in her home – with her permission, I might add – before
we got married. Your mother is a grown
woman, and she deserves to have someone hold her, love her, make love to her,
and make her happy. So, don't even think
of denying her that right and the pleasures that go with it." "Damn you!
Why do you always have to be the one to always make sense?" "Maybe because I don't get jealous and out of
sorts about certain things – like other people's lives and happiness." "You're right, babe; you always are,
thanks." "That's what I'm here for,
Jaiden, to complete you in the best way possible." "Well, you do - and always in the most
remarkable ways."
Since you have everything off but your
briefs, walk to me, baby." "Why, what
are you going to do?" "Walk to me,
baby."
Peyton walked to Jaiden, who put his
hands inside Peyton's briefs on the sides of his hips. He slowly slid Peyton's drawers to the floor
and then helped his lover step out of them.
Then he pulled Peyton to his chest and began rubbing his back and his
butt, squeezing ever so slightly on that incredibly soft area of skin inside
the thigh right at the bottom of the mountain's crevasse. He lifted Peyton's cheeks and lightly
squeezed them while he moaned in ecstasy
Jaiden softly kissed Peyton and told
him how he loved him more each day that passed. "If Mom has a boyfriend who makes her half
as happy as you make me, I can't deny her that happiness. She has done without for so long to make sure
I had what I needed – and when I needed it.
Mom never bought things frivolously, but I always had what I needed when
I needed it. I can guarantee that
whatever Mom bought for me was the best of whatever. It's like the car she bought for Dale and
Charley; I would never have guessed she would do that, and neither could, or
would Dale and Charley; but as she said, they are her boys too, and they would
have what they needed as long as she could provide it. And it's
like Dell told Mom, he looks good driving the Subaru.
"He really does, Jaiden; you have to admit that.
Besides, Dale loves that car almost as much as his children. So, if
he decided to get another vehicle, I bet he would get another Subaru
Forrester." "If he didn't, he would
surely want to, but I think common sense would overrule that decision. I don't think he would get anything smaller
than the Subaru Ascent. The only other car
I have heard him mention is the Ford Explorer or van."
"Dang, Jaiden, that felt good; what
did you do?" "You mean this?" "Yes, that!
It's running me wild; keep doing it." Peyton's breathing reached a crashing
crescendo as he released every ounce of spunk he had
in him. "So, Love, you seemed to enjoy
that." "Jaiden, that was the most
intense orgasm I've ever had; it was incredible." "So, are you telling me you enjoyed
that?" "Immensely; damn!" "Wanna do it again, Peyton?" "I don't think I could do it again; look at
what I deposited on the bed. I've never
unloaded like that." "I'll say; that is
a lot. Let me go get a washcloth, clean
that up, and then cover it with a towel, so you don't roll over onto a wet
spot.
Jaiden got out of bed, walked to the
linen closet, and got a fresh towel. Peyton
quietly watched as Jaiden walked back to the bed and then told him to get
up. Jaiden then laid the towel next to
the one he was lying on and told his hubby to lie back down. Finally, Jaiden crawled back into bed,
snuggled up to Peyton, and said, "Babe, wouldn't it be nice to get some terry
cloth sheets?" "If they make them, it
would. Laying on this towel is
comfortable, and having this feeling around us would be nice." "I agree; maybe we can look on the Internet
to see if we can find terrycloth sheets."
"Tomorrow, my dear, I need some sleep right now." Peyton kissed Jaiden, and Jaiden spooned
Peyton's back as they fell asleep.
The following morning, Jaiden and
Peyton awoke to five little boys getting onto their bed and climbing atop them
– at six a.m.!
Jaiden held his most reserved some
above him as he said, "Good morning, sweet boy, I love you, and I would love to
sleep a few more hours, but I'll get up and help Daddy Peyton fix you some
breakfast. What would you like to eat?"
"Daddy, we have some scambul doggy."
"What is scambul doggy, Jason?" "Unka Dale fix scambul doggy for lunch las week." Jaiden rolled his eyes as he got out of ben,
went to Dale's bedroom, and knocked on the door. Charley yelled, "come in; we're covered up!"
"Dale, what the hell is a scambul doggy?"
"Oops! Sorry about that. Jaiden, it's a hotdog wiener in a bun,
chopped up, and covered in chili and cheese.
The kids don't like raw onions, so I put a little onion powder on each
hotdog." "Dale, please warn me next time
you prepare something new. Jason just
pounced on me in the bed and told me he wanted scambul
doggy for breakfast." Thankfully,
Jaiden, there are wieners and chili in the fridge. Heat both and put them on a bun with some
ketchup and mustard and a sprinkle of onion powder. Sorry, bro; it's a favorite in the deep
south."
"OK, Jaiden, what's a scambul doggy?" "It
is a chopped-up hotdog covered with chili, mustard, ketchup, cheese, and a
sprinkling of onion powder." "I'm game
for trying it if you are, Jaiden."
"Peyton, having that for breakfast sounds revolting; should I throw up
before or after eating it?" "It's better
going down than coming up, so I'd say throw up first and then eat the scrambled
doggy." "You would!"
The dads got the scambul
doggies prepared for the boys, with the wieners finely minced to prevent the
children from choking on the wieners, put their plates in front of them, and
then watched as their sons dove into the hotdogs. Peyton took a bite of his scrambled dog and
watched Jaiden as he reluctantly bit into his.
"I would have never believed it!"
"Believed what, Jaiden?" "That
scrambled dogs would be good for breakfast; this hot dog is delicious."
Charley walked into the dining room, rubbing
his eyes as Jaiden said that. "Jaiden,
put some sweet pickle relish on it, and it's even better. Charley walked into the kitchen, got the
relish, and handed it to Jaiden. Jaiden
put a little bit on one bite of the hotdog and said, "Dang, you're right,
Charlie, it is better with the relish.
When his boys saw him put the relish on his hotdog, they wanted
some. So, Jaiden put a little on their
hotdogs and was surprised when they wanted more after tasting the relish."
"This is good, Charley;" why haven't
you and Dale mentioned doing this before?"
"It may be because we have a health nut in the house that is particular
about what he eats." "OK, I plead
guilty! It isn't something I would want
every day, but every couple of weeks would be good." Dale walked into the dining room and said,
"Good. We can have them every couple of
weeks with some French fries. I think
I'll grill the wieners over some oak charcoal next time; they're even better
that way. I like some fries that are
creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside, and you cook them in the oven
versus in grease, so they're a little healthier than greasy fries."
"Jaiden, if you think the scrambled
dogs were good, you should try Cincinnati Chili Size." "OK, Dale, `splain:
what is Cincinnati Chili size?" "You
take extra lean meat, have it ground, make a lightly seasoned chili, and add a
little cinnamon. You serve it over
regular spaghetti noodles with chopped onion and extra sharp cheddar
cheese. I personally like beans in mine. It's called Chili My Way at Burger
Shak." "Isn't that the little
hole-in-the-wall restaurant just past the tire store on Boulevard." "That's the one."
"Are they open for dinner, Dale?" "I think so."
"Wanna try the Chili dish tonight for dinner?" "I'm game if you and Peyton are – and the red-headed
grouch is." "I'm not grouchy, Dale; I
just wanted a few more hours of sleep."
"We all did, sweetie, but our sperm recipients had other ideas this
morning!" "Geez, tell me about it!"
"Charley, look at it this way: breakfast was a bit heavy on the stomach, so
maybe the children will go back to sleep for a couple of hours." "Maybe Hashem will give us that blessing
this morning – I sure hope so."
Charley got his wish; the dads noticed
a distinct silence not present when the children were awake. With no sign of the children anywhere
downstairs, the dads checked their rooms, and the children had gone back to bed
and were sleeping hard. Charley looked
up and exclaimed, "Thank you, Hashem; I love you too!" The dads went back to bed and got the extra
sleep they wanted and needed. This would
be one Saturday morning that they would miss services at the synagogue.
When the children finally awoke for
the morning, the dads had showered, dressed, and made plans to take the
children to the playground at the beach.
They didn't tell the babies; they simply got them dressed, into the van,
and drove to the playground.
The children were excited when they
got to the beach and saw the swings, merry-go-rounds, and slides. Then, when the dads got them out of the van
and to the gate to the play area, the babies took off and went wild, having
fun. It was a warm day, so the children
got pretty sweaty.
A couple of the boys had a rank
smell, so the dads decided it was time to swim in the lake. They enjoyed watching their babies splashing
water everywhere and laughing heartily.
They are young dads, professional dads, busy dads, and the one thing
every person who ever saw them knows is that they are great dads!
When the children were sufficiently
tired and ready to go home, Jaiden drove them to Tony's for a meat pizza and
some ice cream for dessert. The children
had the best time eating pizza and getting the sauce all over their faces and
shirts. Charles Logan was sitting next
to Nathan Robert. When Nathan Robert
looked away, Charles Logan snatched his piece of pizza. As Nathan Robert turned his head back toward
his plate, his mouth went agape when he noticed his pizza was gone. He looked at his brother's plates next to
his, and they didn't have any pizza that he could see, so he didn't complain
about his missing slice of pizza. Peyton
saw what went with Nathan Robert's pizza slice, so he gave his son another
piece and watched to make sure his brothers didn't snatch that slice.
Peyton watched Nathan Robert as he ate
his pizza and said, "OH, NO!" "Oh. No, what," Jaiden asked. "Jaiden, our son knows exactly what happened
to his food, and I can see the wheels turning in his mind; something is about
to happen." "This has got to be good; I
wonder what he is planning?" "I don't
know, but get ready." "Charles Logan had
to go to the bathroom, so Charley took him.
While they were in the men's room, Nathan Robert swapped his empty glass
for Charles Logan's full glass of milk and then downed every drop of the
milk. Charles Logan was furious when he
got back to the table, and he bowed up like he was ready for a fight.
"Daddy, somebody got my milk." "Charles Logan, I wonder who did that." "Nathan Robert did it, Daddy." "Now, how do you know he did that, son?" "He lafin,
Daddy." "Why would Nathan Robert drink
your milk, Charles?" "Cause I ate his pizza."
"Ah, so your brother paid you back for eating his pizza, didn't
he?" "Uh-huh." "So what should you
say to each other?" "I sawy, Natan." "I sawy too,
Chuk." It was taking all the dads had to
not bust out laughing at their two biggest pranksters getting punked by each
other.
"Peyton, seeing those two boys punk each other was hilarious." Peyton was laughing, but he could squeak out,
"You ain't kidding, Jaiden. I didn't know they could do that. Wait until Mom and Dad find out." "Peyton, you know who it reminded me of?" "Who?"
"My mother. I can see her doing
that to someone. She has a wicked sense
of humor when she is out to get someone for pranking her. I'll call her in a little while and tell her
what the boys did to each other." "Call
your mom while I'm talking to my Mom so they can't
tell each other before we tell them."
"Good idea, Peyton."
Jaiden called his mom and told her how
the two boys had punked each other, and she laughed hysterically. Peyton's mom got a kick out of the boy's
behavior and said it seemed like Peyton's dad when he was pranking Dale's dad
as they were growing up. Peyton's dad
was another story; he told Peyton he had two Jenny's on his hands and would
pray for Jaiden and him – because they would need all the prayers they could
get.
"Hey, Peyton! "High, Jenny; I suppose you're calling to rag
me about the boys." Now, Peyton, what in
the world would make you think that. Is
it because Nathan Robert has my genes, Dad's genes, and he loves to prank
people as I do?" "Something like that,
Jenny. It was hilarious when Nathan and
Chuck figured out they had been punked. Charley took Chuck to the bathroom, and while
they were gone, Nathan grabbed Chuck's glass of milk, drank every drop, and
acted like an innocent when Chuck got back to the table. We laughed until our sides hurt." "Too funny, Peyton; it reminds me of us
pranking each other. You would get
irritated with me, and I laughed deep inside so you wouldn't get madder. One thing was for sure, though; you always
paid me back."
"Jenny, let's hope they don't graduate
to more competitive behavior; that would drive us dads nuts, more so than we
already are." "Good luck, Peyton; I
love you!" Jenny was laughing her head
off as she hung up the phone; she knew Jaiden, Peyton, Charlie, and Dale were
in for the journey of a lifetime - and the journey would be on the world's
rollercoaster – the biggest one!"
Peyton, did you get the classes you
wanted at registration?" "All but one,
Jaiden; how about you?" "Same here, but
at least we are on our last journey – unless we go for a Ph.D." "Let's cross that bridge when we get there,
love." "Yeah, I guess you are right; we
may be blessed with a practice that grows so large that we won't have time to
get a Ph.D." "If it does, that can only
mean one thing: we are the best at what
we do." "Wouldn't that be amazing, sweetheart?" "Yep, it sure would."
"Jaiden." "Yes, Charley." "If your practice grows like that, it would
mean two things." "And those two things
would be...?" Children would become
infinitely more healthy, and you would be wealthier
than your dreams could ever tell you."
"I'll take healthy, well children over the money any day of the
week." "I know you would, bro; you have
always been the kind person you are."
"Thanks, Charley; I love you too."
"Yeah, I know."
"Daddy, pick me up." "What made you ask me to pick you up, Nathan
Robert?" "Daddy, are you a sucker?"
"Whoa, where did that come from?"
"I hear Daddy Peyton say you a sucker when I want sumpin'." "OK. So what am I supposed to be a sucker and do for you?" "Get me some ice keem." "I can't get some for you and not give your
brothers and sister some too, can I?"
"Uh-huh." "Would that be fair to
them?" "Uh-huh; I won't tell'em." "If I get
you some ice cream, I'll get some for them too, so go outside and tell them to
come inside, and I'll get all of you some ice cream." "OK, Daddy."
Nathan Robert went outside onto the
deck and yelled, "Daddy say come in and get some ice keem." So all the children ran into the dining room, got in their
chairs, and Jaiden gave them a bowl of ice cream. Peyton walked into the dining room, saw the
ice cream, and asked Jaiden why the children were getting ice cream before
dinner. Jaiden told him, "Someone said I
was a sucker for giving Nathan Robert what he asked for; any idea who he could
have heard say that?" "Um, I plead the
fifth on that question." "I thought you
would; kids, tell Daddy and uncle Peyton thank you." So all the children
told Peyton thank you and smiled as they ate their ice cream.
Peyton and Jaiden walked into the den
after cleaning up the children's dishes.
Jaiden grabbed Peyton and asked, "Since I'm such a sucker, care to let
me show you how I earned that title when we go to bed." "What do you think, lover boy?" "Sounds like we have an at-home date
tonight." "Not to me, Jaiden. It sounds like we'll take a trip to paradise
tonight." "We might as well go all the
way, Peyton, pun intended." That night
sparks flew, lightning bolts lit up the sky, and sounds of love reverberated
throughout the house.
The following day when the dads got up
and got ready for work, they also got the children fed breakfast before Ginny
and Granny arrived. After that, they had
enough time to sit and talk before heading to work, so Charley said, "I don't know
what went on last night, but it sounded like you and Peyton took a trip to
paradise." Jaiden replied, "We did,
Charley, and that is all I'm going to say."
"You don't have to say anymore, Jaiden; we heard everything; we forgot
to close our door and start the sound machine.
My guess is that you found out Peyton called you a sucker because you
easily give in to the boys when they ask you for something." "So you three think
I'm a sucker to my boys when they try to take advantage of me?" Peyton, Dale, and Charley said in unison, "SUCKERRRRR!"
It was the first day back in the
Riley-Reynolds Pediatrics office. There
was a big party in the conference room when they arrived. Being mindful of the time, Jaiden said, "We
better wrap things up; patients will be coming in shortly. Ashley looked at Jaiden and said, "Oh, my,
Doctor Jaiden, no patients were scheduled before ten this morning; I wonder how
that could have happened?" "Ashley, I
have a sneaking suspicion that three ladies got together and made sure the day
would start off with a bang." "You know,
Dr. Jaiden, I'll have to check on that and get back to you." "And when do you intend to get back with me,
Ashley." "I think thirty years would be
a good time frame." "I guess I'll have
to agree with that."
When the office closed for lunch, Peyton,
Richard, and Jaiden took the ladies to the staff dining room for a steak and
lobster meal with grilled asparagus and a baked potato with butter and sour
cream. While they were in the cafeteria,
Richard had arranged with Seth to bring Sally and the babies to the hospital to
meet the staff. When the four walked
into the dining room, the ladies went crazy, expressing surprise at seeing the
babies. They took turns holding each boy
and doting on them and professing themselves to be the boy's aunties.
After lunch, Sally and Richard took
the boys to the pediatric surgical floor to meet the nurses Sally had worked
with. Like Richard's staff, the nurses
were amazed to see the boys; however, having been working with sick patients
all morning, they declined to hold the boys, opting to see them later at home
during the weekend. That would also give
the nurses time to purchase Seth II and Robert gifts.
Saturday, the nurses who were off met
Sally at her and Richard's new home and got a new house tour. It was hot outside, so everyone stayed inside
and caught up on everything that happened while Sally and Richard were in
Memphis. The ladies were incredulous
that Jaiden and Peyton had given the home to Richard and Sally. The ladies have nothing but respect for Richard,
Peyton, and Jaiden for the good men they are, and for what they do beyond the
norm to help less fortunate individuals.
Each of the nurses had a chance to
hold Seth and Robert, and they shed tears while doing so. They were incredibly proud for Sally and
Richard. Then, suddenly, Sally said,
Uh-oh, somebody needs a diaper change, and that's when big Seth walked into the
den, picked up his namesake, and took him to the nursery to change his diaper. While he and Seth II were in the room getting
a diaper changed, one of Sally's friends asked who the young man was changing
Seth's diaper. When Sally asked them if
they remembered the patient who told Peyton, Richard, and Jaiden she was hot,
as, in sexy hot, the nurse's mouths hit the floor. Seth had grown and matured so much that they
didn't recognize him. They found it hard
to believe that he had completed high school and was in veterinary college at
the University of Florida. When Seth
returned to the den, he and the nurses had their own reunion. Seth told them how fortunate he and Richard
had been to be adopted by and be an integral part of Peyton's family. Richard seconded what his little brother had
to say.
The nurses had smelled something
cooking in the house when they arrived. When
Seth handed his nephew back to his mother to feed him his lunch, Seth went to
the kitchen and returned with a pot of coffee and a tray of condiments for the
drink – and a platter of Cajun shrimp crostini, which the ladies thoroughly enjoyed. Sally told the nurses how Seth had been helping
her straighten up the house, changing diapers, and cooking meals so she could
devote her time to her newborn sons - and how grateful she was to have his
help.
Seth excused himself and went outside
to sit on the deck. Richard was puzzled
why Seth did that, so he went outside and asked his brother why he retreated
outside. Seth said, "Richard, it's Sally's
time with the nurses she worked with, and I don't want to intrude on it; that's
not fair to Sally. So
Richard went back inside and told Sally what Seth had said. Her eyes became misty as she arose, went
outside, hugged Seth, and told him he was just as much a part of the reunion as
the friends were. She wanted him to come
back inside and be a part of the group.
Seth went back inside as Sally requested,
sat next to Sally, and held Seth II as he went back to sleep. It's a family thing, and Seth was just getting
used to that fact.