Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 12:42:12 +0000
From: Miguel Sanchez <miguel_sanchez55@hotmail.com>
Subject: Julio, The Growing Years Ch 65

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Julio -- The Growing Years

Chapter 65

Matt was still crying but I could also see anger. "Yes, well no. I mean
none of you deserved that and I'm glad that jerk is in jail."

I wrapped my arms around both boys. "Yes and he's going to be there for a
long time too. When I was at the hospital, one of the officers told me
Donavan confessed to everything. Gerald, none of you boys will have to tell
what happened in court."

That information lifted the boy's spirits. "Come on son, let's get home. I
don't know about you but I'm hungry."

Just then Casey came in. Matt ran over to give his Dad a hug as Barbara
looked at me. "Dinner is just about ready and there is plenty for
everyone. I didn't know what time you'd be back Miguel so I made extra so
Gerald would have dinner."

I was starving and not about to look a gift horse in the mouth. "You have a
deal Barbara."

Barbara went into the kitchen as the boys filled Casey in on the day's
activities. To say he was fit to be tied would be an understatement but he
was pleased that justice was being served. A few minutes later Barbara had
dinner on the table and none of us left hungry. It was late and Gerald's
butt was really bothering him so we said our goodbyes. "Papa Doc, is Gerald
going to be OK?"

I hugged him as I reassured him. "He'll be a little sore but yes, he'll be
fine. I'll see how he is in the morning. By the way, how well do you know
Larry?"

Matt looked up at me. "He's really cool, why do you ask?"

"His bottom is worse than Gerald's son. I was thinking of calling his Dad
to see how he's doing."

Matt took off down the hall. "I got his phone number somewhere, let me try
and find it."

I waited for Matt to return when Gerald came over to me. "How come you want
Larry's phone number Pop?"

I rubbed the back of his head smiling. "Son, his bottom is worse than yours
and yours is really hurting. I want to find out how bad Larry is."

Matt came out of his room holding a piece of paper then handed it to
me. "Here it is Papa Doc. He lives close by because he rides the same bus
as us."

"Thanks Matt," I said as Gerald and I headed for the door. "I'm going to
check on him when we get home."

Matt came over and gave both of us a hug saving the last for Gerald. "I
hope you're ok to go to school tomorrow but if not, I'll get your homework
for you."

Gerald's look was priceless as he rolled his eyes. "Gee thanks Matt."

As soon as Gerald and I were home, I called Larry's number. His father
answered and I told him why I was calling. "Doc, Larry is really sore. I've
had him soaking in the tub and given him the Tylenol as you suggested but
it doesn't seem to be helping."

I listened carefully to what he was saying. "Well sir, I have some
prescription cream here I can't put on Larry although I don't have enough
to give you to take home but I can write you a prescription."

"Larry's lying on the sofa now in the buff because he can't handle anything
touching his butt. I can wrap a towel around him and get him out to the
car. Where do you live?"

If his butt was that sore, I sure didn't want his Dad having to bring him
out. "From what Matt told me, we don't live that far apart; I can drive
over so he won't have to be any more uncomfortable."

"Thanks Doc, I really appreciate this." Mr. Clayton said.

He gave me his address then we hung up. I put on a rubber glove and rubbed
some on the cream onto Gerald's bottom and after a few minutes he was
feeling a lot better. He stayed home and watched TV while I hurried over
and paid a house call on Larry and his father. He lives 2 streets over so
it didn't take but a few minutes to get there. I knocked on the door and
Mr. Clayton answered. "How is he?"

He stepped out of the way and allowed me to come inside. I followed him
into the living room and there was Larry lying on his stomach watching
TV. He glanced over and saw me standing with his Dad. "Hi Dr. Sanchez,
how's Gerald."

I walked over and saw just how red his bottom really was. "He's sore like
you but I can see you're redder then he is. I have some cream here to rub
on it that will make you feel better."

When he heard that he smiled. "Man, anything has to be better then this."

I put on some rubber gloves before sitting down beside him. "This will help
numb the first few layers of skin so you won't hurt so badly."

I applied a liberal amount to his butt then worked it into the skin. I was
as gentle as I could be and after I was done, Larry was already starting to
feel a little better. "That does feel better Dr. Sanchez, thanks a lot. I
think I might be able to sleep tonight."

I wrote Larry a prescription for the cream and gave it to his Dad. "They
should have that at most any pharmacy. Apply it up to 3 times a day if
needed. You can play tomorrow by ear as to weather or not he is able to go
to school."

Mr. Clayton shook my hand. "Thanks for everything doctor. Larry told me
that your partner operated on him a few years ago. That totally slipped my
mind."

I shook my head. "Don't worry about it. Once our patients are healthy, we
very rarely see them again unless they need another operation for some
reason."

Mr. Clayton nodded his head. "Yeah, that's true. Larry has his own doctor
so that's who we normally call. I'll get this prescription filled tonight
in case he should need it later."

I left then returned home to see how Gerald was doing. When I walked in, he
was on the phone with Matt then he told him I was home so he hung
up. "How's Larry Pop?"

I sat down beside him. "I'm glad I went over. His butt is worse than yours
but you both should be good as new in a few days."

Gerald's eyes were wet. "I'm sorry that happened to him, I wish he'd have
told his Dad. Had Mr. Donavan not called you, that was the first thing I
was going to talk to you about when I got home."

I hugged him smiling. "That means a lot that you can trust me."

I'd noticed Gerald was wearing boxers so the cream was doing its job. I
turned on the TV and we cuddled as we watched a few shows before the day's
activities finally caught up with him. I managed to get him awake so he
could do his nightly routine then I gave him a hug and kiss before he
rolled over nodding off to dreamland.

Gerald went to school the next day but I found out when he got home, Larry
didn't make it. After what I'd seen that didn't surprise me in the
least. Larry returned to school the next day and by the weekend, both boys
were back to normal. I was on call at the hospital so I let Gerald spend
the weekend with Matt.

Time was flying and Ida was true to her word that Gerald was the most
important thing in her life. During the last week in October she called and
asked if she could come over to talk with me. She said she didn't want
Gerald around and that struck me as odd but I agreed. I had her come over
on a Friday so it was easy not having Gerald there. She came in and sat
down. "Thanks for agreeing to see me Miguel."

"No problem Ida, I'm just a little confused as to why you didn't want
Gerald here."

She looked down at her feet then back to me. "Well, I'm not sure how he
would take what I have to say. Gerald means everything to me and I promised
him he'd only be in foster care a short time."

I nodded my head. "He knows that Ida."

She sighed. "I hope he does because I've filed for divorce and I even had a
restraining order out on Bart preventing him from coming anywhere near
us. I've giving a copy to the school and Bart's not allowed on school
property anytime the kids are there."

I was still nodding my head. "A very wise decision after some of the things
he said about Gerald."

"Well, he's out on bond and the judge told him if he broke any term of the
order he'd be put back in jail until he went to trial. I've spoken with my
lawyer and he sees no reason that Gerald can not come back home with me."

I thought for a moment. "Well, you've done everything you can to look out
for him. Gerald is old enough to let the court know his wishes when you
have your divorce hearing."

"I know, that's what my lawyer said too. I don't know if Gerald is going to
want to ever see him again considering the things he's called him. I'd hate
to see Bart lose Gerald but it's been his own doing."

I couldn't disagree. "That would have to be something for Gerald to think
about. I would also recommend that any meeting the two of them be
supervised."

Now Ida was nodding. "I already planned on that Miguel. I let Bart know in
no uncertain terms that if he ever put his hands on Gerald again, it would
be a very long time before he saw the outside of a jail cell again."

I was wondering about 1 thing. "Ida, what about your house, will you have
to sell it?"

She shook her head. "My lawyer has almost guaranteed me that I will not
have to move out of it. Bart's temper and bigotry put himself in this
position and I think he knows it now."

Now came the hardest question. I knew this day would be coming and it was
good to see a mother and her child reunited but it also meant the house
would once again be empty. "Have you decided when you're going to want
custody of Gerald?"

I could see she was having a hard time answering my question. "Well, as
soon as possible Miguel, I do miss him terribly. Now don't think for a
minute he won't be popping over. I know you two have a close bond and right
now, you're the male he looks up too. I also know you and Matt see each
other and I'm not about to break them 2 boys up."

I was happy at the prospects of still seeing Gerald but this was coming at
a time that I would have to leave to return to Brazil. I wanted to have
something very special for the kids at the orphanage this year so it would
mean leaving a little earlier than normal. "I'm glad Gerald has your
support Ida, those 2 boys are very close. They remind me a lot of my 2
oldest sons."

"You've been a big help to him Miguel. My lawyer is planning on calling
Barbara on Monday about setting up a hearing to have Gerald returned."

"Ida, I'll not object to this and I don't think Barbara will either."

She smiled when she heard that. "I'm glad Miguel because I'll be working at
one of the local schools now. It's a little less than what I was making
before but financially we will be fine. I won't be home until about 90
minutes after Gerald does."

I smiled. "I don't think someone would mind watching him until you're off."

Ida broke into a huge laugh. "I didn't think so either."

We talked another few minutes then Ida had to get home. I'm glad that my
own kids would be home soon because I was afraid of being alone after a
number of months of active parenting again.

Monday when Gerald was at school, Barbara called and asked if I could stop
by her office. I had just finished my rounds at the hospital so I told her
I could be there in about 45 minutes. When I arrived, she came out and
brought me back to her office. "I had a call from Ida's lawyer this
morning."

"I figured you might," I said sitting down as we entered her office. "She
came over to see me Friday night."

Barbara nodded as she sat behind her desk. "I really can't think of any
reason now why they shouldn't be back together Miguel."

I nodded my head in agreement. "Neither can I, in all honesty. She's got a
new job with the school system so she'll be off when school's closed."

Barbara made a note of that. "That's all the more reason to get them
reunited."

I sighed. "She said she wouldn't be home for about 90 minutes after Gerald
got home."

Barbara smiled. "Miguel, I can read you like a book. You're going to miss
him."

I smiled and nodded. "I am Barbara but in all honesty, this works out well
for me too. I have to go out of the country before Christmas and I won't be
back until after the first of the year."

She had a big smile on her face. "I know of your Foundation Miguel and you
do wonderful work."

"Thanks, when do we want to reunite Gerald and his Mom? Will there have to
be a court hearing?"

She shook her head. "No because she signed him into foster care. I think
since we both agree here, Gerald can go home when ever he feels
comfortable."

We decided to talk with him when he got home from school. I'd toyed with
the idea of packing for him but I didn't want him to feel I was trying to
push him out. I went home and found things to do to pass the time until
Gerald came home. I was having a cup of coffee when I heard the front door
open then close. "Hi Pop, I'm home."

I came out from the kitchen and got my usual hug from him. I had to broach
the subject but wasn't sure how so I decided to take a page out of my own
book. "Gerald, we need to talk son."

He got scared so I just smiled which let him relax as he followed me into
the kitchen. "What's up Pop?"

We sat down then I looked at him. "Well, your Mom has talked with Barbara
and I."

He smiled. "Has she and Dad gotten things taken care of?"

I nodded my head. "Well, kind of but she is now able to take care of you
and keep you safe."

His face sunk a little. "They're getting a divorce?"

I patted his hand. "It looks that way son."

I could see him thinking then his face got angry. "Well, if he can't accept
me for who I am then the hell with him, Mom does."

I couldn't argue what he'd said. "The question I have is when do you want
to go back home?"

His face lit up then sunk. "Really Pop, I can go back with Mom? But man,
I'm going to miss you Pop."

I smiled as he squeezed my hand. "I'll miss you too son but I'm sure we'll
see each other."

Just then there was a knock on the door. Gerald looked at me as I nodded my
head. He ran into the living room and opened the door, "MOM."

I was standing in the doorway of the kitchen and watched the reunion of Ida
and Gerald. Matt came along with Barbara and I was really glad he did as it
would take the 2 of them some time to pack all the clothes and other things
Gerald brought with him. Ida gently kissed his son on the cheek as they
both stopped and wiped their eyes then she stepped back taking a good look
at her boy. "Are you ready to come home?"

He smiled and hugged her tightly. "Yeah Mom I am but you know I'm going to
really miss Pop. He's been super good to me."

She smiled at him then saw me standing in the doorway. "Well, I've kinda
figured you would. Do you think you could put up with him or Barbara here
watching you for a little while until I get home from work?"

"Umm sure," Gerald said until it really sunk in. "What? Pop's gonna watch
me?"

I came over to them and patted Gerald on the back. "Yeah kiddo, you're Mom
and I have already talked about this."

He turned and looked at me. "You knew?"

"Guilty as charged son," I said giggling. "You and I were talking here and
I hadn't had the chance to fill you in yet."

Matt came over and hugged me. "You're mean Papa Doc."

Ida kissed Matt on the cheek. "Honey, I'm glad Miguel didn't tell him
because that was something I needed to explain to him. I got a job with the
school system so I could be off during the times Gerald was."

Matt was happy then his face sunk. "That's great but umm does this mean we
won't be able to see each other?"

Ida smiled and shook her head. "Not at all Matt, I know how close you two
have become and I won't stop you guys from being together."

Matt broke out into a huge smile. "Oh wow thanks Ms. Flemming."

I looked at the boys, "Matt, how about you go help Gerald pack his things."

Gerald turned several shades of red. "Aww Pop, I didn't pack that much."

Ida put a mock look of surprise on her face. "You didn't son? Then how come
you were packing for over 3 hours that day?"

The adults broke out into a huge laugh. "It wasn't 3 hours Mom, only 2 and
a half."

The boys headed down the hall so they could get that job done while I took
Barbara and Ida into the kitchen. "Now that the boys are out of hearing
range, there is something I need to tell you. First both of your families
are invited here for Thanksgiving."

Barbara covered her mouth. "Miguel, that's not necessary. You'll have your
family here."

I nodded my head. "That's true but you all are now a part of my family
too. Ronnie will be doing the cooking and I know if I don't invite you all
I'll have my kids to answer too."

Ida smiled. "Miguel that is very generous of you and I accept as long as I
can help."

I fixed us some coffee then we sat down at the table. "I'll let you and
Ronnie work that out. Now, there is something Barbara knows but Gerald
doesn't and I want to be the one to tell him and Matt. I will be out of the
country over Christmas. Ida, I don't think you know but I have a Foundation
that works with homeless children in Brazil. I have an orphanage in Recife
that right now has over 20 kids there. This year I'm planning a very
special Christmas for them."

"Gerald will be heart broken Miguel but I'm sure he'll understand."

I nodded my head. "I'm sure both boys will be sad but they will not be
forgotten either. I plan on getting each of them something special from
me."

Barbara looked at me. "What is it Miguel, this way I'll be sure not to get
the same thing for Matt."

I sipped my coffee. "I'd like to get each of them a new bike. That way they
won't have to walk everywhere."

Ida covered her mouth. "Oh Miguel, Gerald will love that. He's out grown
his and before all this with Bart happened, we were planning on getting him
a new one."

I smiled knowing my gifts were something really needed. "Thank you
Ida. Barbara, I know Matt's been riding Big Matt's bike so now he can have
one of his own."

"Thank you Miguel," she said smiling. "I know he'll love it."

"Love what Mom," a voice said as the boys came into the kitchen.

I pulled out 2 chairs for them and they quickly joined us. "Boys, I need to
tell you both something and it's going to make you a little sad."

Gerald covered his mouth. "Pop, you're not sick are you?"

I rubbed his head and smiled. "No son, I'm not sick. First thing is good
news and that is you all are invited here for Thanksgiving."

Matt was really happy. "Oh cool Papa Doc, I get to see Jay and
Ronnie. You'll love them Gerald, they're so cool. They're boyfriends."

Gerald smiled. "Wow, I think they're the second couple now beside your
brothers. Umm, what's the sad news Pop?"

I sipped my coffee and thought how best to break the news. "Boys, I don't
know if you two know that I run a rather large charitable Foundation."

Matt smiled. "Yeah Papa Doc, Mom's told me a little about it and that's
great. You help kids who've been abused and stuff like that."

I smiled nodding my head. "That's right son. Now, this means I have to
travel out of the country and I'm usually in Brazil over Christmas."

Gerald's face sunk. "You won't be here this year Pop?"

I could see the disappointment on his face. "No son, I won't but now don't
think for a moment that I have or will forget about either of you. You will
each have a special gift from me."

Matt's face lit up. "Cool Papa Doc, what is it?"

I laughed and shook my head. "Now if I told you what it was, it wouldn't be
a surprise now would it."

He tried the puppy dog eyes routine but this time it didn't work and even
Gerald tried but no dice. "Aww alright, I guess we're just going to have to
wait."

I kissed each of them. "It's not that much longer boys. Now, have you got
everything packed and more to the point, did you 2 manage to get the
suitcases closed?"

Matt smiled nodding his head. "It was a piece of cake Papa Doc."

I helped the boys get Gerald's bags out to his mother's car then it was
time for Gerald to say goodbye. He came over and hugged me tightly as tears
began to fall. "It's going to be great being back home Pop but I'm still
going to miss you."

I knelt down then wiped the tears off his face. "I know son and I'll miss
you too but I'm only a phone call away and you know you're welcome here
anytime. Besides, I'll still be watching you some in the afternoons."

He smiled when I reminded him of that. "Yeah, that's right Pop. I love you
so much and I can't begin to thank you enough for being my foster dad."

Matt kissed me then looked at Gerald. "Babes, he'll always be your Pop if
you want him to be, he's still mine even though Casey is my new Dad."

Gerald looked up at me smiling. "Really Pop, I can still call you Pop?"

I picked him up kissing him on the cheek. "I'll be your Pop for as long as
you want son."

He returned the kiss as he hugged me tight. "Cool cause I want that to be
like forever."

I put Gerald back onto his feet then watched as he got into his Mom's
car. Ida came over and hugged me then. "Miguel, there's no way I can thank
you for what you've done for Gerald. I'm glad he wants you to be a part of
his life because I don't know if Bart will ever be able to accept him being
gay and that's so sad. Gerald is still the same boy he was before Bart knew
so it is his loss."

I returned the hug. "I know Ida. I'm hoping one day he'll realize what he
had and come to his senses before it's too late."

Ida got into her car and I watched as she and Gerald left. I went back
inside and fixed myself a Bailey's on the rocks then turned on the
television. I hoped the next few weeks would pass quickly so I could once
again hear the pitter patter of feet in the house.

To be continued