Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:06:53 -0500
From: rod <rodwl@comcast.net>
Subject: Good Counsel-29

As the guard led Dan Goodrich into the interrogation room he
looked up to see Mars standing on the opposite side of the
room.  As soon as his shackles were removed he fell to his
knees and crawled to his son.  Reaching out tenderly he
grasped Mar's right ankle and gentle lifted it and placed
the foot on his neck as he held his body bowed to the floor
with his forehead against the cold tile of the room.

Removing his foot from his father's neck, Mars instructed
his father to rise to his knees.  "Do you have something you
want to say?"

"Master, thank you Master for allowing me to see you and
speak. Master please forgive me for all I have done.  I
realize that I was wrong.  I do still love you, more than I
can ever be able to show you and I thank you for correcting
my ways," said Dan.

"I'm glad you feel that way.  You don't know how much it
hurt when you turned your back on me and went ballistic
after you found out that I was gay,"  said Mars.

Dan continued to kneel and looked at the floor, afraid to
say anything more as the pain and humiliation revisited his
soul.  He did not know if he was allowed to speak further
and his training had taught him well to stay silent unless
given permission to speak.

After several moments of silence Mars realized that his
father must have something else to say but was not doing so
due to his training.  "You may speak freely until I tell you
otherwise," he stated.

"Master, thank you, Master.  I now see how wrong I was and
through all my training I realize how right you were and how
blind and stupid I was.  I can only beg for your
forgiveness."

"I too understand and only recently have been poignantly
reminded of the importance of a father's love.  I miss that,
more than you might realize.  I went through a period where
I hated you so much for not loving me any more and taking
mom's and my aunt's lives.  But hate destroys the person who
carries it and I don't want to carry it any longer. I may
never be able to forget what you did, but I will try to
forgive you as I know the penitence that you must endure
every day.  I ordered your regimen to punish you and make
you suffer.  Unfortunately for the love I remember when I
was younger I too have suffered knowing what you are
enduring.  Rise and stand before me."

Dan rose from his knees and stood with his head bowed before
his son.  Reaching into his pocket Mars pulled out a key and
removed the lock from the chastity device imprisoning his
father's manhood.  Tenderly he removed each part, first the
holding pin, then the shell itself releasing the rings
piercing the testicles, allowing them to hang down normally.
Then with a twist of the tube and a disconnect of the
connecting device the channel pulled out in two pieces one
on each side of his cock.  For the first time in several
years his cock only held the ring P.A. through its tip, no
longer was there the special channel through witch the
securing pin held him captive in the chastity device. Mars
reached behind him and picked up a set of cutters and with
two quick snaps cut the rings piercing his father's balls.
Spreading each of the rings carefully he rotated them so as
to remove them each.  They had long ago healed properly and
no blood was shed.

When he had completed his tasks Mars stepped forward and
pulling his Dad to him encircled him with his arms in a
tight hug.  As Dan lay his head upon his son's shoulders
tears began to fall from his eyes.  No words need be spoken.
Both understood what was happening.

"Master may I hug you in return?" said Dan softly.

"Yes, Dad I want you to," replied Mars as he felt the tears
start from his own eyes.

The two stood for several minutes intertwined in each others
arms.  Finally they each took a step back as they looked
into each others eyes with a love that had been missing for
a number of years.  A wave of peace also flooded through
their hearts as the realization washed over both of them
that the outrageousness of the past was now firmly
entrenched in the past and no longer a part of the present.
They were both prepared to take on the future and progress
with their lives.  Albeit, Dan's would continue to be one of
servitude but perhaps it would now become one of fulfillment
and no longer one that only contained the solitude and pain
of not being able to associate with his son, the Master who
after these several years had just called him Dad, a title
he had thought he had lost forever.

"Master, may I show you my love?" inquired Dan.

"Dad, you may show your love by addressing me as Son and no
longer using the term Master.  I do love you as well and
would enjoy the appropriate hugs that fathers should give
their sons.  As for any other love, I have a lover and my
body belongs to him.  I will not ask you to pleasure me
sexually as I do not feel it is appropriate between us.  I
only want to know in my heart that you can accept me for
what I am and not reject me any longer.  If you can do that,
then I will feel that forgiving you for what you have done
before is sufficient.  I look forward to sharing our
relationship as father and son in the future with acceptance
going both ways.  Whatever relationship you may have with
others will now be your decision as since the chastity
device has been removed, so have any restrictions that have
previously dictated your activities.  You may now interact
freely with the other detainees.  Maybe then you will also
come to realize the type of fulfillment that Glenn and I
experience."

"Thank you Son, May I have another hug then?" asked Dan as a
smile graced his face for the first time in a long time.

Without response Mars stepped forward and without hesitation
pulled his father into another tight hug then said, "Sure
Dad and I hope there will be many more!"


"So Mars do you feel things are alright between you and your
father now?" asked Craig.

"Yes Sir, I think so.  I removed the chastity device and am
allowing him to interact with others now, no more milkings
daily.  I truly believe that he is sorry for what happened
and now accepts me as I am considering the training he has
received and the urges he now has.  It seems more natural to
him to accept.  I'm sorry that he will have to live the rest
of his life in the manner it is but that is the cross he
must bear.  His actions brought it on himself, no one else
had any influence.  He is lucky to be alive and cared for in
the way he is.  Perhaps maybe now we can find something for
him to do where he can be productive."

"I'll have someone look into that and pass the word along.
Maybe we can find something for him to do that will help to
rebuild his self-worth.  Are you planning to visit him more
often now?" asked Craig.

"Yes I think so, I have told him that I will not have any
form of sex with him, that is reserved for Glenn, but I
think maybe with a little patience we can try to establish
some essence of a normal father-son relationship, at least
within the constraints of the situation," replied Mars.

"Have I told you lately how proud I am of you?   You have
grown in so many ways and matured so much.  What you do for
the children in your care is amazing.  By the way how are
things with our latest six munchkins?"

"Thank you for the compliments, it seems around this place
there are just too many good examples to follow, if I didn't
I would have to be pretty dense.  As for the kids they are
settling in pretty well.  Little Pete certainly seems to
have taken to Glenn; I think I'm going to have to be very
careful as Pete seems to be with Glenn every chance he gets.
The staff that has volunteered to help have been a godsend.
They all love the kids and would do anything for them.  By
the end of next week I think we will have everything
arranged so the younger ones will have a pre-school type
environment and by the first of the week the older ones can
be back in regular school.  I know one of the boys had a
special teacher that he liked but it made more sense to send
them to another school closer to here.  Besides they will be
able to start anew and no one will be aware of their
previous situation.  It will be a fresh start with all the
ground rules changed.  With all the help they will get
around here from everyone I'm sure they should do great.
Our biggest problem is convincing them once and for all that
they are not in a dream.  Everything is really happening and
they will not be forgotten or mistreated every again.  Even
Rainbow seems to understand their need for support and won't
let any of them alone when they are anywhere near where he
is.  The seven of them have become pretty much inseparable."

"I'm glad to hear things are going so well, have you gotten
any word from the architects on the facility you want to
build to house Elmo's House?' asked Craig.

"Really, you know I try to work fast but I've only had a
matter of days so far.  I have contacted our usual
architects and have given them the preliminary ideas.  They
plan to get  back with me within a couple of weeks with
their initial presentations then we will all look things
over and go from there.  With the normal red tape I look at
least eight weeks before we can break ground and we will
know later just how long it will take to build.  There are
still a lot of things we need to decide on just to get
things started.  In time it will come to pass but it will
seem like a lot of time will pass before it does so.  In the
mean time I'm just concerned with the other kids out there
that need our help.  I'm torn between dedicating my full
time to the project and giving my notice to the agency  or
if I should just try to stretch so that I can keep abreast
of what is going on and work extra hard to keep the project
on target."

"Are there some associates at the agency that could keep in
touch with you and let you know when cases come up that are
in need of the type of facilities we are planning?" asked
Craig.

"Probably so, in fact I think several of them would be
overjoyed to have another source of support to take care of
these kids they see."

"If that's the case may I suggest a couple of things?  First
of all we are already utilizing some of the rooms in the
living wing for the current kids.  There are a number of
more rooms available, and I am sure our staff would be more
than happy to ready any of them as needed.  Cost is not a
factor; you know I will provide anything we need as soon as
it is needed.  Secondly, how is the interviewing of staff
coming along?  And also how is the licensing situation
progressing?"

"I know we can house more kids on a short notice, I just
didn't know how fast you were ready to progress.  As for the
interviewing of staff it has been rather difficult while I
am trying to keep things on par with the agency.  As far as
the licensing, Jimmy has that pretty well underhand; with
his connections and my reputation through the agency the
powers that be are pretty well giving us free reign.  Of
course the fact that you and Greg are behind this as well as
all the other men doesn't hurt anything. "

"A number of the cops that help us with the inductees have
been asking since they have heard the scuttlebutt about what
is going on.  When we took in the six kids the news spread
like wildfire and the officers have been inquiring if we
were in a position to take on any more and how they should
proceed when they come across a situation of that nature.  I
am going to suggest that considering the importance of the
project and the need for you to handle it, that you go ahead
and tender your resignation to the agency.  Tell them why
and what you are doing.  If they have any smarts they will
be very supportive.  That way you can devote all your time
to getting things off the ground.  Any assistance you need
is available.  You know we have been able to utilize the
skills of a number of inductees for various reasons.  Their
complete folders are available to you and if you inquire I'm
sure a search can be done to pull likely candidates through
the computer.  These do not have to be people who will have
any direct contact with the children but people who may be
able to offer expertise that can build the understructure.
I don't know if you are aware but over the years we have
developed a program where over eighty percent of the
inductees have been able to somehow perform some type of
work that has become beneficial to society.  Some twenty
percent have actually been moved to a status where they can
work outside the facility and are subject to returning each
evening and continue to be monitored 24/7.  Even so they are
functioning daily as if they never left society.  They now
have control to keep them in line and have rebuilt their
self-worth to be a valuable part of society.  It is only
another twenty percent who represent the worse cases, which
for our program to take over, they had to appear to die or
for whatever reason, it just doesn't seem possible to do
anything more than keep them right where they are.  They do
perform work within the facility that gives them a daily job
and some responsibility. The other sixty percent do some
type of work directly for one of our division and have
various types of accommodations according to their level of
trust."

"I have been debating about giving my notice and as usual,
you have given me just what I needed to get off the fence
and do what needs to be done.  Just another example of why
things work the way they do around here.  Someone is always
ready to give just the right push to get the right thing
done.   Thank you, I will arrange to settle things with the
agency tomorrow.  If I contact our main HR department here,
perhaps I can get the ball rolling on some of the staff we
will need.  As for the officers who have been inquiring, if
I am going to be devoting my full time to this from now on
and we have staff available to help me I guess we had better
figure out some procedures and see what happens.  As much as
a single child in need and not getting it disturbs me.  I
know we can't cure all the needs of society but we have to
start somewhere," stated Mars.


Three Years Later

"It was a beautiful ceremony; I am so glad that George is
finally at peace.  These last several months have been very
difficult for him as one by one his organs decided to shut
down.  It was bad enough as he became bed ridden but when he
lost all control of his bodily function he just wanted it to
end.  I think it was the hardest on Bill, watching the
Master he had loved for so many years waste away to nothing,
"said Phil.

"I think he missed the times he spent with the children in
Elmo's House.  He looked at each and every one of them as if
they were his own grandchildren, and it seems they loved him
too, each in their own way," replied Jimmy.

"Even the teen group seemed to respect him.  No matter how
defiant or insolent each one was, somehow he broke through
to them and they respected him.  He will be sorely missed,"
added Evan.

Slowly the entourage of vehicles made their way back to the
mansion.  George had been laid to rest next to his wife
Betty who had died in that fateful auto accident so many
years before.

As they reached the house Craig requested the men gather in
the Library for a discussion.

Once all had arrived they each found a place to be seated.
Greg opened the cabinet and pulled out the brandy snifters
and began to pour brandy around the room leaving one snifter
on the counter with it usual quantity of brandy.  Craig
pulled out the humidor and began the traditional passing of
the cigars to each man in the room.  Everyone was older now.
The younger set where certainly no longer newbie's to the
manly tradition of a brandy and a cigar as each of them had
participated numerous times over the years as events were
recognized, milestones made, and accomplishment
acknowledged.

"As we light our cigars today let us remember our family
member recently departed.  The smoldering cigar in the ash
tray next to the brandy snifter on the bar is in memory of
George who always celebrated in this tradition, from the
humor in watching each boy become a man as he took his first
puff on a cigar and felt the burning of the brandy as it
caused him to choke as it burnt it's way down his throat, to
the days when each man joined together in the rejoicing of
some event to be recognized," eulogized Craig.

Each man lit his cigar and took the first few puffs,
following, they lifted their brandy snifter and after
swirling it in the snifter and inhaling it's essence they
took a sip.  Not a dry eye was in the room as they placed
the snifters back down.

"It has come time for the old guard to move aside.  George
never quit until his body would allow him to go no further.
Greg and I do not plan to follow his example and wish to see
the fruits of our labor continue to blossom as we pass the
baton on to the ones who so deserve it.  Phil and James, our
sons, we ask you to take our place.  It is time that the two
of you step forward and take control of the helm.  We have,
with everyone's help here, built a ship that has grown to
enormous proportions.  It is time for us to step aside and
allow the two of you to take our place.  It's time that we
did a little traveling, enjoy the kids around here and not
have to put up with the rat race we have been battling for a
lot of years.  Our ideas were good in their time but it's
time that some younger blood and younger ideas take things
further. We are assured that each and every man in this room
will continue to assist you as they have done in the past
and this entity we have all created will continue to sail
forth to continue the works we have started.  Each of our
grandson's, by birth or adoption have become the heads of
their own divisions of our company.

Jimmy and Mars, your division is probably one of the most
heartwarming.  Elmo's House has gone beyond our wildest
dreams.  Over a thousand children have passed through the
doors and each has been cared for, nurtured and as they
leave, they leave with a self-assurance and ability to face
the world on their own terms, happy with themselves and
realistic in their view of life and the world.  No longer
are any of them afraid or suffering at the hands of bigoted
individuals who somehow had birthed them to become their
parents.

Glenn, you have assisted Bill with the development of the
most effective training program known anywhere in the world.
Our original center has dealt with several thousand
inductees over the years.  There have been all races
represented and our efforts have been endorsed, though not
publicly, but privately by every judge and law enforcement
agency in the state.  The rehab clinic has flourished with
the lowest rate of recidivism known to any facility.  The
sale of our chips to monitor blood alcohol level has gone
world wide with orders coming in daily.  The medical
facilities within our divisions are known for their ability
to properly diagnose and treat in the best way, with our
inductees enjoying the best health possible for persons of
their age. Not only that but  you have opened another
division that caters to the Master/Slave community providing
a safe and controlled environment, that at the same time has
done well financially.

Bobby, you have beautified each and every one of our
facilities in an award winning fashion making you and your
staff the most sought after interiors decorators in the
state of Arizona with constant requests from all over the
country.

At the same time Mars and Glenn you have dealt with your
fathers and in your case Glenn with your pseudo father
Matthew Daniels in such a way that surpasses anything a
person should be requested to do.  You have replaced the
hate so easy to carry with forgiveness while at the same
time you have managed to alter their mindsets to remove the
hate they originally carried for you and turned it around
into acceptance and even love.

Many years ago Phil and I were at odds on how to bring Greg
into the relationship we so wanted to share.  After much
soul searching and discussion we consulted with other so-
called experts as to what path we should follow.  In the
final analysis we found that it was always best to follow
our hearts.  Sometimes it was necessary to approach things
in a rather harsh way, but the goal was always to make
things right, to make things better, and allow us to fulfill
our dreams.  As I stand before you today, I feel that I can
because many years ago and each and every day since I have
been fortunate to surround myself with those who could
always offer good counsel."


The End

Written by Rod

Copyright 2006 by Rod
I would like to thank Ben for his help in editing.  Comments
are encouraged.  I would appreciate hearing from readers.
All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction; no reference
is intended to anyone dead or alive.