Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:38:34 -0600 From: Michael king Subject: They Ran Away 4 Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction the people and situations that occur have not happened except in my own mind. If this type of work bothers you or you are too young to be here please excuse yourself and find something better to do. This work is under copyright protection both in Canada and the U.S so please do not copy or reproduce in any form without express permission from the writer. They Ran Away Thewriter1@live.ca CHAPTER FOUR BOYS TALK: At the hospital Jesse was taken right into emergency, while Jeff and Peter sat in the waiting room the officers sitting with them quietly talking. Peter was getting loud as he listened to the questions the officers kept asking and he let his anger take over, his brother was sick, he was scared, so he let everything out on the officers, telling them everything. "And if you fucking don't believe me then look at our backs, look at Jesse lying in there hurting, there is nothing you can say or do that will make us go back." "We aren't going to take you back, not after what you have told us, but we will have to get child services involved. The fact that your not from this state might make it difficult, but we will do what we can, just know this, we are on your side here." "Does that mean you have to contact social services in Prescott, cuz if you do we are totally @$&*." "Why do you say that?" " Well that Davidson woman will tell you to bring us back, every time we spoke to her about what mom did, she would just tell us to shut up and go home." "I tell you what Peter, how about you and Jesse staying here with the Martins and we will get in contact with the Prescott sheriff and see if he can help us, I promise we won't use your names. Can you trust us to help, can you trust us to get you into the Martin's home for good." "Do we have a choice?" "Sure you can stay here and enjoy yourselves or you can leave with us and end up in so juvenile facilities till we clear this up." "Fine we will stay here besides we have some friends going to drop by some time before school starts." Hours later Jesse was sent home with some medication to take. He was told to take it easy for a week and to come back for more x rays. Richard had just gotten Jesse on the couch when Jeff ran in" Hey dad Graham and Edith just pulled up," You think they are here to visit us." Hearing that Jesse jumped up and ran outside, gently pushing past the officers and running down the driveway, jumping into Grahams arms, " You did it, you came back, like you said." cried Jesse." "Sure did lil bit, I always keep my word, now how are you and your brother doing?" "We doing good; well we were, till they showed up." pointing to the police, Jesse buried his face in Graham's shoulder. I think they going to take us away, they don't believe us when we told them why we ran away." Setting Jesse down he patted his shoulder and told him to wait. Walking up to the officers he excused himself and after telling them who he was and where he was from, he went on to explain what he knew, and what the boys had told them as they were riding with them. He also told them what they had heard when the boys thought that he and his wife were sleeping and they talked. He told them that Jesse had threatened to kill himself if he was sent back. The officers said that they had enough to let the boys stay here, and that if they needed more they would contact him and his wife. After talking to the officers, Graham gave Peter and Jeff a hug and shook Richard's hand. Meanwhile Edith came up with Jesse under her arm and she also gave the boys a hug. Once the police had left and everyone was inside sitting Graham and Edith told everyone what they had done and what they had seen. They then invited everyone to join them for Christmas with there family in Waco. Richard countered the offer by inviting everyone to spend two weeks in Aspen Colorado at his expense. Graham agreed but also said that they would help with the cost and he wouldn't argue with Richard over it, besides, it will be fun to spend time with all his grandkids. For the next three weeks Graham, Edith and the Martins enjoyed themselves. Spending three days at six Flags; the families then toured some of the historic sites around Huston including a day at NASA. Graham and Edith both got their wish in hearing the boys laughing and enjoying being boys. After resting at home for a day everyone heading into San Antonio spending time on the River walk, trying out some five inch cinnamon buns. By the end of the third week everyone was relaxed, Jeff was getting ready to go back to school the following week, while Peter and Jesse waited to see what was happening with them. The Friday before everyone had finished breakfast there was a knock at the front door. Jeff being closest went and answered it, only to find so middle aged woman standing there. "Hello young man, are your parents home?" "Yeah dad is home, who are you?" "I am with social services from Prescott Arizona." "OK, wait here I'll get my dad." "I'll just step inside and wait." " Nope, dad says never let any one in I don't know, and I don't know you, so you have to wait there." "Now listen boy, I am stepping in and waiting and no kid is going to tell me other wise." "Good try lady, but you can stay right there." "Ma'am he is right you are to wait out there until I say you can come in." Richard spoke from behind his son "You must be this lad's father, I am Gina Davidson, I am here to take two boys back to there mother in Prescott." " I don't think so, you see I have temporary custody of the boys until the state police have finished their investigation, looks like you didn't do you home work." "I assure you I did my home work, and Social services, has complete custody, not you." "Well ma'am, looks like you will have to leave." "I am not leaving without the boys." "Yes you are now have a good day, close the door son and let's finish your breakfast." Closing the door both Jeff and his dad could hear the woman screaming and cursing, smiling Jeff went back and ate Peter and Jesse were sitting there looking at him. "Thanks bro, we wouldn't have gone back with her no matter what." "No prob dudes no *^@$& is going to take my bros way." "Boys looks like you are all going have to stay inside for your safety." "No way am I letting some bitch ruin our weekend." " Peter I don't let Jeff swear, and I won't let you, but your right we really can't let her mess you all up, but I will insist that I be with you till this is cleared up, can you accept that?" "I guess." "Why don't you three go shower and get dressed? We have to go shopping for school clothes for you all." While the boys went to there showers Richard went can called the officers that were over talking to the boys, when he had one on the phone he explained what had just happened and explained his fears about the boy's safety. When the officer heard all that Richard had to say he offered a couple to watch the boys if he had to go out, or to be with them all, he also said that this Gina Davidson was no longer with social services, in fact she is awaiting trial on fraud charges, therefore if she is picked up out of state she could also be charged with fleeing. Richard turned down the officers of watching them, as he felt that he could handle that. He also wanted to know what was happening with the boys. The boys had finished their shower, dressed and were just standing outside the when they heard Richard asking about the boys, the question froze the boys in their steps, " I knew it wasn't going to work" whispered Jesse, "Guess no one wants us," "Now, you know that isn't right, spoke Jeff, "We want you here, we love you." "Yeah right that is why he wants to send us away?" "You don't know that Jesse, he did keep that woman from taking you away right?" Just as Jesse was about to say something Richard walked into the hall. "Well boys looks like you get to stay here for a long time; your mother was arrested yesterday for possession, child abused and prostitution. So you're stuck with us now." "You mean it?" Asked Peter, his eyes filled with tears. "Yes son I mean it, and on Monday I register you two for school, the same one as Jeff goes to if you want." "Wicked?" Jesse cried. The rest of the day flew by, shopping, having fun, and just being boys. The afternoon the boys spent a few hours swimming. Monday came too soon for every one; the boys were up and dressed by 7 am. With breakfast out of the way Richard pushed them out the door. "Time to get you boys educated." The school itself was huge as Peter and Jesse looked around they were awe struck. "This place must cost lots to go to? Whispered Jesse, "Yeah, and look so far no girls around." mumbled Peter. "Yeah bros this is a boy's only school, the only girls here are the teachers well except for the swim instructor." said Jeff. Laughing the boys toured the school, then walking back into the office the boys stated they would love to go here. With school settled the boys went off to class following Jeff. Days turned to weeks, weeks to months and the boys settled in to school, and thanksgiving was approaching. Graham and Edith were coming for the holidays which exited Peter and Jesse. It was during the holidays that word came that some gentleman was looking for the boys. No one knew anything about him except that he was from California and some rich looking dude. After the holidays, Richard sat down with the three boys. "Peter, Jesse, Jeff and I have talked this over and both of us were wondering if you would like to be adopted?" "You mean by a family?" Asked Peter "Told you Peter,, now you believe me." Jesse cried running from the room. Jeff took off after him, leaving Peter and with Richard." Upstairs in his room Jesse tossed himself face down on top his bed, he didn't hear the door open nor did he feel Jeff sit on the edge. "Jesse, listen, you ran off before you heard everything." "Who cares, you're kicking us out." "We aren't kicking you out, your staying here. We want to adopt you and your bro," "You're just saying that, I know, no one wants us, even mother didn't that's why she beat us." "You know that won't happen here, we both love you and Peter, you're my lil bro." Sitting up Jesse used the sleeve to dry his eyes and snuggled with Jeff. Down in the living room, Peter and Richard were talking, Peter Laughing and crying, knowing he had found a place to call home. While talking Peter had told Richard about his feelings for Jeff, and all Richard could do was laugh. Richard already knew how those two felt for each other. Christmas time in Aspen was joyous; Graham and his family showed up Jesse found some one to love bringing the two families closer together For Jesse had fallen in love with Graham's oldest grandson spending the nights in his bed as Jeff and Peter shared theirs. All the adults knew what had happened and sat up late at nights talking about how to keep everyone together. Back in Canyon city the lawyer from California, had found out where Peter and Jesse were living and went to see them only to learn that they were away for the holidays. Leaving his card the lawyer headed home to be with his own family wanting to share the season with them. In Prescott, Mr. Talbert the lawyer that Richard had hired to help with the adoption of Peter and Jesse had been asked by the courts to represent the boy's mother. " Your honor with all due respect I can not with all honesty be the lawyer for this woman, one reason is that it would be a conflict of interest, since I am the lawyer for her two sons. The other reason I feel that I would not be able to give her my best, do to moral issues." "Very well Mr. Talbert, I discharge you from your responsibilities to this woman. Ma'am I have no choice but to remand this case until such times as you have obtained legal counsel. This case is remanded until January 24th." case dismissed." With the holidays over, the boys were back in school. Peter and Jesse's grade continued to improve with Jeff's help and the fact they had people who cared for them. The boy's mother was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mr. Talbert had come to talk to Richard about the out come and the fact that the judge had terminated the mother's rights, thus clearing the way for him to fully adopt the boys if that was still what he was wanting. When Richard told Talbert to proceed, he knew that the time had come to tell the boys the rest of the plans. School was over for the year, vacation time was on and the boy's were thinking of swimming camping and just relaxing Richard on the other hand had other ideas for them. A week after school ended he called all together. "Boys it is time to let you know what is happening, starting on Monday we will be packing the house up and getting ready to move. We will be traveling closer to Waco where our new house has been finished and is ready for us now. Once everything is packed, the movers will come in and take everything there for us, we will travel on our own, and meet them there. Once unpacked the rest of the summer is yours. Well except for Saturdays when you will have classes for two hours in the mornings." "Classes?" They all asked together. "Well yes but if you don't want to learn to ride a horse then I will call the instructor and cancel." "No we will go to class. Can Bobby join us?" Jesse asked. "We will have to talk to his father but I don't see a problem." When Jesse had asked his question Peter looked over at Jeff and smiled. "He wants his friend close to him." whispered Jeff, blushing a bit when he saw Jesse looking at him. The move happened just after Mr. Talbert had brought some papers for Richard, telling him that he was to hold them till Peter and Jesse were eighteen, then they could have them. The boys loved the new house, Bobby joined in the riding lessons, and the four boys grew closer. They all went to the same school, Bobby and Jesse played soccer, while Jeff and Peter joined the swim team. Life for the boys grew happy their love for each other also grew. Life for everyone was going great and Peter and Jesse learned to trust the Martin's. TBC Story list The ran away//young friends Atreydia// Science fiction Lil bros// young friends and high school... coming soon.