Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:32:22 +0000 (UTC)
From: cgf2662 <cgf2662@yahoo.com>
Subject: Story Submission : The Mennonite ? A New Start 30

The Mennonite - A New Start 30
CGW

    As we walked to the house which was just around the corner, David
announced he had some news about Erin and him. Micah said; boy if you are
going to tell us you have went and gotten her in a family way after all we
have told you about waiting until your wedding night your ass is grass. In
a panic David replied; no Daddy I would never touch her in that way I know
better Sir, she is going to College in the States and she will be there for
4 years minimum so we are going to wait until she get finished before we
are joined. I may be reckless but I'm not a total idiot Sir. Micah grabbed
his son and hugged him tight and apologized for doubting him and jumping to
conclusions. Daddy it's not like you were that far off base, but she
convinced me to wait until it was the correct time.

 David asked; Poppa why Rob, Bertha Lou was your pride and joy and you just
up and gave her to him. He wasn't raised here all of his life and a lot of
mystery surrounds his past. I looked at my son and said; I know a lot more
about him than the rest of you know, all except Daddy and he knows the
whole truth about the young man and knows what he deserves in life and soon
he will tell all of you very soon.

 Micah started sniffle and said; thank you my love. David stopped in his
tracks and said; holy shit he's Daddy's biological son isn't he. Adam said;
years ago the two of you went through a rough patch and almost broke up,
now it makes perfect sense, he fauns all over him and you adore him also
and you had us two carrying them breakfast and lunch and they were at
supper every night, that's the reason you gave the big goober Bertha
Lou. He's the son you could never give Daddy, but you are willing to accept
him into the family as your own. He has Daddies blue eyes, the Gunderson
Eyes holy shit, no wonder he's built like a brick shithouse he's my
father's son indeed. When are you going to tell him who his real father is?

  Micah said; very soon, my very smart son, who's too smart for his own
good. On Sunday we have called for a gathering of the entire Gunderson
Family and all will be reviled to him there. And it doesn't hurt that it's
Rob's 27th birthday so he won't be any the wiser in the matter.

  I remarked that your father has always brought home every stray child
that had been kicked to the curb out of his guilt for having to watch
someone else raise his son as his own and all he could do was to send money
to support him. He wasn't allowed to speak to him or even see him, every
now and then he would see him by accident and it would tear your Daddy's
heart to pieces. David hugged his Daddy and said; that's what makes you the
greatest Dad in the world and that's why all of us kids love you so very
much.

  Everything was set up for the party and the place settings were on the
table. Adam wondered why Rob was at the main table mixed within the kids of
their family, he asked David what was up. And in his smart ass attitude
David said; you aren't so smart after all are you my brother, only time
will tell.

  Everything was going wonderful and we served the birthday cake, Micah
said; it was time for gifts and sat a file box on the table Rob opened the
box and it was filled with photos of Rob through the years and school
reports and other records and he asked Micah how did he get all of these
records of his past. I handed him a manila envelope and said; this should
explain everything you need to know when you read it.

  Rob opened the envelope and pulled out the paper that it contained, it
read Certificate of Birth, Childs name; Robert Earl Gunderson and had his
mother's name on it in the column for mother and in the fathers space it
read; Micah Earl Gunderson, father and noted the parents were unwed.

  Rob laid the Birth Certificate on the table and got up and walked a few
steps away and went to his hands and knees and started to cry. Adam picked
up the Certificate and read it and responded; HOLY SHIT the prodigal son
has come home. Poppa did you know about him and for how long have you kept
Daddy's secret. Yes Adam and ever since your Daddy found out for himself,
he was going to have a biological son but circumstances prevented him from
being part of one his son's life, so go very easy on him he has been
hurting for years.

   Micah walked over to where Rob was on his knees and said; let me help
you up son and we can sit and I will answer all your questions. Rob sat
beside Joe and held his hand and asked; why didn't you fight for me if you
were my father and why was I adopted be moms husband, didn't you want
me. Micah started out; back then unmarried fathers had no rights or power,
the laws gave the mother all of the power. So your Mom met her husband when
you were only 1 and got married but if you look in the box you will find
receipts for support and medical bills there was even an education fund set
up but it disappeared thanks to Frank's drinking problem. You grew up so
big he was afraid to hit on you, and even though she had a restraining
order blocking me from having any contact with you because of my lifestyle,
if he had beat on you I would have put him in the ground.

  When you came out to them she called and said; he had kicked you out and
to come pick up my faggot son, that's when we came and picked you up then
set you up at the Dorm as a night time supervisor to keep an eye on you and
why we were always checking up on you and Poppa was bringing you your
favorite homemade chocolate cake and made sure you had everything you
needed in the way of clothing and other things. We didn't want to intrude
into your life by forcing our way into it. Everything changed when you got
married to Joe and we knew that one day you would be parents to our
grandchildren and Poppa said; it was time to let you know who you are, so
here we are your big loud crazy family for better or worse, we can live
here in the community as family or just good friends the choice is yours to
make.

  Beth walked up to him and hugged his neck and said; we love you little
brother if any of the asses give you a problem just let me know and I'll
whip their ass for you. Rob laughed and said; thank you so very much my
little big sister. Rob spoke and said; the first thing I want to correct is
my name, it should have never been changed in the first place, I was named
after my father and it will be restored period. Galen replied that will be
very easy for me to arrange and I will get started on it Monday morning.

  Rob asked; Micah what happened if it wouldn't bring up bad memories,
could he tell him the truth about how he came to be. Micah looked at me and
I said; go on tell the kids what happened between us that started this
whole revelation.

   Poppa and I hit a rough patch and I went away for a long weekend in
Hopkins, I stayed at B&B, your Mom was there on vacation and we got to
talking she ordered me a drink and one drink led to another and soon I woke
up in her bed completely nude and realized that we had sex when I was
passed out. She had taken a business card out of my wallet so she could
contact me later if things didn't work out between Poppa and me.

  I headed home as soon as I could; I told him everything that happened. I
begged for his forgiveness and told him I would never drink another drop of
liquor again. 3 weeks later Poppa received a call from her telling him that
I would be a father in a little over 8 -1/2 months, she was keeping the
baby and would call when it was born so I would know what it was. We grew
closer than ever; when you were born she called and told Poppa I had a son
and if I wanted to see you I would have to leave him so she and I could be
a proper family. I took ahold of the phone and said; I would never leave
the love of my life, but I wanted to know my son, she screamed at me to
fuck off you fucking faggot and filed a restraining order against me so I
couldn't be a part of your life, but she never returned a single dime that
Poppa and I sent to help raise you.

  Poppa set up a college fund for you but when you were 17-1/2 she went to
court to get control of the money and the courts gave it to her, he spent
it all on booze and other things like a car and boat. You never saw one
Dime.  Since you came to live here Poppa has been rebuilding you a College
fund to further your education.

Rob was crying like a baby by the time Micah finished his story. Micah
responded; I know you might be mad at your mother but she's still your Mom
never less, she will answer for what she did later on in life. Rob said;
there's one thing, she will never be a part on my children's lives that's
for sure, you two will be their grandparent's period. Joe sat there and
consoled his husband. One by one all of the Gunderson's offered Rob their
support and love. I stood and said; we need to finish their home so they
can start their life together so you kids better get a move on it, because
I plan on them cooking your Daddy and me a meal next Saturday night because
I'm tired of cooking 3 meals a day for everyone. Beth said; you heard Poppa
we have a house to finish up this week, anybody that doesn't work on it
will get their ass kicked.

   Over the next few days they worked on the house every free minute. Clyde
returned to the dorm on Thursday at lunch and asked Joe how was it while he
was gone to the Farm. Joe said; it was awesome we had the greatest
time. Clyde said; we, who is we that you had a great time with Joe? Joe
turned red in the face when he realized that he had made a major screw
up. Everyone here in the Community that's what I meant by we, Clyde.

  Clyde looked at his first cousin and remarked; if I didn't know better I
would think you got laid over the weekend, oh shit you did get lucky dude
what's her name. About that time Rob walked in and said that they were
going to the furniture factory after lunch, Joe smiled at him and he
returned the glance and walked to the office. Clyde stared at his cousin
who was glowing at the sight of Rob and he said; oh Hell no you didn't, you
and the Big Guy got it on over the weekend, you let him fuck you or did you
just give him a blow job.

 Joe looked at his cousin, he busted loose and hollered at him; Fuck you
Clyde, I followed you around for years and never let myself admit that I
liked guys, I was afraid of what you would think, but you can go to Hell
and stay there for as I'm concerned. And yes I gave him a blow job and I
also let my husband make love to me since Friday afternoon and we did it as
many times as we could do it.

  A shocked Clyde sat there shocked that his cousin hollered at him and
what he said. Clyde spoke in a quiet voice, you are the only person that I
have in my life and I can't lose you. If you are sure you want to see him
who am I to stand in your way. Clyde you didn't understand me, we were
joined Friday and he is my husband here's my ring that he placed on my
finger to prove his feelings for me are true. Clyde sat there and started
to cry and asked; what will I do without you by myside in life. I said;
learn to be your own man Clyde, take credit for your accomplishments that
you will make for yourself. Let's you and I go to lunch and these two will
catch up in a few minutes, you know being newlyweds they can't stand to be
apart from one another for more than 5 minutes. Joe you go to your husband,
Clyde will be just fine with me in the dining hall.

   As we walked to the dining room I said; get it off your chest Clyde how
do you really feel about Joe getting married to another man. Mr. Clayton I
don't know how I feel I'm numb; I'm truly alone for the first time in my
life. Clyde there are people all around you if you open your heart and let
them in.

  We entered the dining room and sat down, our server was Jenny Larson she
was a cute young girl that had been through a lot in her 19 years, she lost
her father young and his people put her and her mother out because her
mother would let them arrange a joining with a man 20 years older than
Jenny of their choice so now they lived here. I asked Jenny how were her
studies going, she replied very well Poppa Clayton I have a 5.0gpa. I said;
keep up the great work young lady, Jenny I want you to meet Clyde
Carrington he will be staying here at the community for 5 years
minimum. Clyde looked up at her and he was suddenly tongue tied. Jenny
laughed at him and said; when he learns to talk let me know.

  Clyde was red in the face as he sat there and said; wow she's beautiful
looking, who is she? I responded that young man is a young lady and you
will treat her respectful. Yes sir, she is just so beautiful, I've never
seen a young lady that looks like her before. Jenny returned with my usual
ice tea, she brought Clyde one also and took our order, I said; Jenny after
you place our order come back and have a seat we need to talk. Clyde turned
ghostly white and said; why did you invite her to come back and set with
us. I looked at him and said; how else would you get to know her if I
didn't help you Clyde. He was totally embarrassed at my actions but he
would be glad later on.

  Jenny returned and had a seat and said; what can I help you with Poppa
Clayton? Young Clyde is going to be here for a while and he needs to meet
some of our young people in the Community and I want you to help. Jenny
said; yes Poppa Clayton I will help him. Clyde may I ask why you are here
at the Giving Community. Clyde looked down and said; because I messed up
real bad and I was given the choice to either come here for 5 years, learn
what it meant to be a part of something productive and a trade or I could
spend 10 years in Prison locked up. Jenny laughed and said; a pretty thing
like you wouldn't last 5 minutes in Prison before you were some big
bruisers little woman. Clyde turned red in the face and admitted, that was
pointed out by the Elder to him so he decided it would be here. Jenny said;
she needed to get back to work if I didn't need anything else. I do need
something from you Jenny; I need you to come to supper tonight at the
house. Yes Poppa Clayton I'll be there no problem sir. Good we will be
there at 6:00 pm waiting. She smiled at Clyde and walked away. As Joe and
Rob walked up Clyde sat there with his mouth hanging open, Joe said; what's
wrong with jerkoff, I replied he just met his future and by the way you
three be dressed and at the house for supper at 5:00pm we need to go over a
few rules before his date arrives. Clyde sputtered, my date? Yes I said
date you lunkhead so be scrubbed and ready to follow some very strict rules
of conduct young man or I will whip your ass, and if you think what David
did to your ass was bad, you haven't felt anything yet.

  Yes Sir; I'll be there and I will follow all of your rules Sir. Jenny
brought us our meals and smiled at Clyde and walked off. Rob said; Poppa
you must be kidding, you set those two up on a date, she so perfect and he
is a total screw up. I replied; who needs to meet a good person to unlock
his heart and show him how wonderful life can be so don't judge him Rob, no
one is perfect in this life. Yes sir I understand responded Rob, but what
about David and Alec sir. I will handle them and they will act like
gentlemen tonight or I will whip David's ass until he can't sit down for a
week.