Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 12:06:22 -0800 (PST)
From: adm2780 <adm2780@yahoo.com>
Subject: New Horizons  Chapter Twenty-One

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Chapter Twenty One: New Horizons

When they returned to Dr. Thompson's home, the boys turned and looked at
Daniel and his dad.  Anticipating what the boys wanted, Dr. Thompson
answered the unspoken question.

"Yes, you may jump in the pool.  However, do not leave your clothes in a
pile, fold them and place them on the guest bed, please.  You may need to
wear them again before getting back to Fort Ogden.  If anyone's clothes got
dirty during supper, the laundry room is off the garage.  You will find
detergent and any other required cleaning materials in the cabinet above
the washer."

Before Daniel's dad finished speaking the boys, and Mark, had stripped and
headed for the guest room.  Daniel stopped the exodus.

"Hold it, guys.  Is there anyone here who is going to tell me not one shirt
or one pair of shorts got food spilled on it during supper?  I suggest you
give your clothes another inspection.  If we have to see the Governor
tomorrow, you will be wearing these clothes, not the Cherub outfits."

The boys looked at Daniel and then again at their clothes.  Almost every
boy turned toward the laundry room.  The little ones' clothes were
particularly dirty.  Daniel finally suggested that all of them put their
clothes in the washer to avoid any embarrassing moments tomorrow.  Daniel
and his dad took care of the laundry.  Daniel took the opportunity to talk
with his dad.

"Dad, you know these people much better than I do, what do think is their
true feelings about this project?"

Daniel's dad paused a moment before answering his son.  "Daniel, I thought
you knew by now that these men want this project to succeed.  You need to
think back three months when you made a presentation to this same group.
You didn't have to convince them this was the right thing to do; they
already knew that.  What you needed to do was convince them you were the
right person to do it.  They wanted to see your compassion and dedication.
When they understood your motives, New Horizons became a reality."

"Now, there is another reality you seem to forget from time to time.  These
men are politicians, they answer to the public, and more importantly, they
answer through the media.  They've already let you know they want to give
you what you are asking for; they just need to determine how to do that
without being called to task by the media.  Understand that not all people
wanted to see New Horizons work."

"There are people in this world, actually in this state, that look at those
boys as nothing more than dollar signs.  Sell the boys, generate the
dollars, spend the dollars on constituents and win votes; or at the very
least, get influence and power.  You'll get a call tomorrow morning, I
don't know if it will be the call you want.  If not, take time to figure
out why and then re-address the problem.

"Right now, Daniel, there are two immediate issues you need to consider.
The first is that you were extremely tense at dinner tonight.  Every time
someone came close to the table you were uptight.  I know why and so do
those boys.  They understand that you don't want anyone calling on them.
They also understand that it may happen from time to time.  When it does,
they'll deal with it, in the meantime they try the best they know how to be
happy."

"The second issue to consider is that those boys are out there having a
good time.  Join them; learn to appreciate the here and now.  In fact, I
think I may join them; that is, if the boys don't mind."

As he spoke Daniel's dad removed his clothes and threw them into the washer
with the boys'.

"Care to join us, son?"

***


The phone rang shortly after 9 AM; it was Ms. Johns, the Governor's
secretary.

"Good morning, Mr. Thompson.  The Governor would like to invite you and
your father to meet with the board at 10:30 in the Governor's office, would
that be convenient?"

"Certainly, it would be our pleasure.  Would the governor or board members
like for us to bring anything with us, such as our presentation slide?"

"He didn't mention anything to me," responded Ms. Johns, "however, it never
hurts to be prepared with the Governor."

"I understand, Ms. Johns, please let the Governor know we'll be there."

Daniel hung up the phone and turned to his dad and the boys.  "Dad, the
Governor wants to meet with us at 10:30.  Boys, you'll need your street
uniforms, you're not going as Cherubs today.  Mark, I'll ask you to stay
with the boys while we meet with the board.  We'll try to arrange with one
of the guides for the boys to get a tour of the capitol."

***

Daniel, his dad, Mark and the boys arrived at the capitol just before
10:30.  Ms. Johns arranged for the boys to take a tour of the capitol
grounds and buildings while Daniel and his dad meet with the board.  Daniel
was assured the boys would be properly protected and no one will be allowed
to take any liberties with the Governor's guests.  They entered the
governor's office; Daniel's dad took the lead on the customary greetings.

"Governor, gentlemen.  Thank you for responding to us so quickly.  May we
assume you have prepared a draft of the amendment?"

The Governor looked at his old friend and smiled, then to Daniel.  "Daniel,
did you ever notice your dad's habit of trying to lead the person he's
addressing to the answer he wants?  If you don't stay on your toes you'll
wind up agreeing to something you never intended to agree with in the first
place."

Daniel smiled when he responded to the Governor.  "Yes sir, he did it, and
still does it, to me; particularly if he thinks I've been up to something.
Problem was, he usually knew the answer before he asked the question.  In
this case governor, I'm hoping that still holds true and a draft has been
prepared."

The Governor looked at the rest of the men seated in the room.  "What did I
tell you gentlemen, like father, like son - both can be very smooth.  Okay,
Daniel, let's get down to business.  We fully understand what you want and
agree in principal.  There are third parties who could be affected by what
you propose, and we need to address their interests.  If we can agree on
those interests, then we can modify the agreement."

The Governor continued.  "The third parties are business and other
creditors of the families these boys come from.  You know that under the
Wray decision children of bankrupts can be declared assets and sold to
liquidate debt.  We believe, like many others, that these street kids are
either runaways avoiding authorities to avoid enslavement, or have been
abandoned by their parents for the same reason.  Now, before you get going,
let me tell you now that we don't necessarily disagree with your
perspective on the issue.  However, we are elected officials sworn to
uphold and enforce the law.  So here's the deal."

"We know from information about Sean and Brad that they have been on the
street for over one year.  The life of a warrant in bankruptcy for seizing
and enslaving a debtor's personal property is one year.  Therefore, if Brad
contacts you there is no problem from a creditor's perspective.  However,
if he committed a felony crime during the past three years and there is a
warrant for him, then he must be surrendered to the authorities."

"This same proposition holds for any other child or children that may
approach New Horizons for help.  If there is a warrant from the bankruptcy
court issued within the twelve months preceding contact, the child must be
surrendered if he comes under your control.  If there is an outstanding
felony warrant, the child must be surrendered if he comes under your
control.  We will make available to you a web site listing the names of all
open warrants so if you are contacted by a child you can verify their
eligibility prior to taking control.  A violation, of course, would
jeopardize the agreement. " The Governor paused to give Daniel the
opportunity to absorb the proposal.

Daniel understood what the Governor said, including the 'under control'
portion of the statement.  However, Daniel had his own concerns regarding
these terms.

"Governor, gentlemen, I understand what you are saying and the fairness of
the conditions, particularly those concerning outstanding felony warrants.
I assure you that New Horizons will not at any time deliberately conceal a
wanted felon.  Governor, you mentioned a violation would jeopardize the
agreement.  We would ask that the wording state a 'willful violation'.  A
child could lie to us regarding their actual name and we would have no way
of knowing this without being able to check fingerprints or some method
beyond the list you mentioned."

"Also, we want to be sure we understand one another regarding the
enslavement of innocent children by the bankruptcy courts.  We have always
let it be known we do not approve of those laws and will work to have them
overturned.  We need to understand amongst ourselves that New Horizons will
not change its position on this matter."

"Daniel," said Amos Crawford, "we understand both your personal position
and New Horizons' position.  We will not consider asking you to change
those values.  There are many in this room that hope you succeed in having
those laws overturned or new laws passed countermanding the enslavement of
a debtor's child.  Sharing those values is part of why we approved the
agreement in the first place.  Also, please remember that we must answer to
the public, both the individuals and the businesses."

The Governor moved to close the conversation.  "Gentlemen, the draft of the
amendment will be prepared by early afternoon.  Unless I grossly
underestimate Daniel's anxiety to formalize the amendment I believe he
would like to have the matter settled today.  I suggest we meet again at
1:30.  In the meantime I would like to invite everyone, including the boys,
to be my guests for lunch."

Ms. Johns sent out a call for Mark and the boys.  Daniel's dad took the
moment to compliment his son as they exit the governor's office.

"Daniel, you did well in there.  You're learning to appreciate the small
victories and continue to work for the larger goals."

"Thanks, Dad, what they asked for isn't unfair.  We don't oppose slavery
for felons, only for the innocent.  I meant what I said in there, we will
soon begin a concerted effort to have either new laws passed protecting the
children, or laws to nullify existing enslavement laws as they pertain to
children."

The Governor escorted the group to one of his favorite delicatessens and
told the boys to order whatever they wanted.  Mark and the boys sat in one
area while Daniel and the men sat together.  Amos Crawford continued his
earlier conversation with Daniel.

"Daniel, several of us are anxious to understand more about your views on
enslavement and some of the laws you, and your associates at New Horizons,
would like to see amended.  While ago you mentioned you did not oppose
slavery?"

"Amos, we don't oppose the concept of enslaving felons.  When you think
about it there are a number of benefits to society as a whole.  Why should
society be burdened with supporting a person that is not willing to assume
responsibility for themselves?  I don't recall the last set of figures that
was published before slavery was authorized, but I do remember it cost the
public a substantial sum per capita to incarcerate, feed, clothe, shelter
and post guards on felons.  The slavery law allowed these people to be
placed in the labor market, normally handling menial tasks the average
person did not want to perform.  The owner assumed liability for
supervision and care in exchange for labor.  The public benefited from
revenue generated from the sale and reduced public costs.  Our objections
arose when society was willing to enslave innocent children for mistakes of
the parents."

Daniel paused for a moment.  "I'll assume everyone here is familiar with
Article X, Section 4 of the state constitution which protects homestead
property from seizure and forced sale by creditors.  In addition to the
constitutional protection, statutes protect any property held or titled in
the name of both husband and wife from seizure and sale of creditors of one
of the parties.  The policy behind both the constitutional and statutory
protections was to provide protection to the family and assure them
shelter.  The key element here is the protection of the family against
consequences of errors of the parent or parents."

Daniel continued.  "The statutes of inheritance underscore the intended
protection of the family.  Under these statutes, when the homestead is
titled in the head of the household who dies and is survived by a spouse
and minor children, the surviving spouse receives a life estate with
remainder interest to the children.  The homestead is exempt from
administration of the probate estate and, thus, attachment by creditors of
the decedent.  This assures the children will have a place to call home
until they come of age and are competent to make their own choices."

"The Wray decision is in direct contravention to these long-standing family
value protections.  Under Wray, if the creditor cannot attach the homestead
to settle a debt the creditor can then attack and destroy the family.  The
homestead law protects the dirt so children, actually the remaining family,
will have a place to call home.  Wray allows the law to destroy the family.
Which is more valuable, the child or the dirt?"

Daniel then directed his comments to the Governor.  "Governor, with your
permission I would like to contact the television stations that are running
the special announcements on Brad and let them know we can offer Brad safe
shelter.  Hopefully, that will give us a better chance of contacting him."

"Daniel," The governor responded, "as I said earlier you can bring Brad in
and no one will bother him, you have my word on that.  When we sign this
amendment you can bring in other boys.  When we return to my office,
assuming we all approve the draft, I'll have Ms. Johns arrange a press
conference to announce the amendment and its meaning.  Hopefully, this will
help."

Daniel's cell phone rang.  Daniel knew someone at Fort Ogden was trying to
reach him, it was Michael.

"Daniel, the hospital called.  They want to schedule Sean's tests to begin
this coming Monday; he'll need to be there Sunday afternoon.  Test results
will dictate if and when surgery will be performed.  Thought you'd like to
know."

"Thanks, Michael.  Ask Paul to get the message out to the television
stations in case they don't know.  It's time for us to step up the search
for Brad.  Ask Paul if he can contact some of our newspaper supporters;
maybe they'd be willing to run a sketch of Brad with a 'Have you seen this
boy?' type caption.  The board is granting the amendment; I'll explain in
detail later.  You should hear about it on tonight's news."

Daniel rapid fired a lot of information, but Paul heard the tone of voice
and knew his friend was pleased with the way things had progressed.
"Daniel, I'll let everyone know and ask Paul to make the contacts.  Any
idea when you'll be back?"

"Michael, it depends on how late we finish here and how we feel.  I asked
Dad to put up with us for one night, pushed for two; he may disown me if I
go for three."  As he said this Daniel turned to see his dad laughing, and
possibly contemplating the truth of the comments.

The Governor spoke as Daniel closed the cell phone.  "Daniel, do you have
any photo or sketches of Brad and Sean with you?  I think when we get back,
and assuming we all agree on the draft of the amendment, I'm going to have
my secretary add one more thing to it ^Ö we are going to call this
amendment Brad's Rule.  As I said before, we'll hold a news conference this
afternoon to announce the rule and its effect.  It might help if we have
the boys with us, but dressed in the Cherub outfits we saw yesterday.  What
do you think?"

"Governor, I think we are deeply in your debt for the support."

***

The Governor approached the podium to begin the news conference.  He was
flanked on his left by the board that approved the amendment and on his
right by Daniel and the Cherubs.  The governor began the announcements.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the press, thank you for joining us on such short
notice.  I'm sure you know the members of the cabinet standing to my left,
who are joined by Amos Crawford, the head of DCF, and Ron Wilson, the head
of DOC.  On my right are Daniel Thompson, the head of the New Horizons
Project, his Father, and eight of the boys in the project.  The boys travel
on public appearances with Daniel as the New Horizons Cherubs.  We are here
to make a special announcement regarding the state's agreement with New
Horizons, but first I am going to ask their young spokesman to introduce
them."  The Governor approaches Danny and holds a microphone in front of
him.  When the governor nods for Danny to start, Danny first looked to
Daniel for a signal and then spoke.

"Hi, my name is Danny 02780.  These are my friends and we're here to visit
with you."

The governor pats Danny on the shoulder and returned to the podium.
"Ladies and gentlemen that was Danny 02780.  He introduces the group the
same way at each appearance.  I'll ask that each of you think very hard
about how he introduced himself.  Now, let's move forward with the
announcement."

"A little over three months ago the state entered into an agreement with
New Horizons regarding the private care of abandoned children.  As part of
the agreement the state surrendered conditional custody of eighty-seven
boys being held at the Tampa detention facility.  All of these boys, except
three who were under age, were scheduled to be moved to the Tampa Auction
Center and sold as slaves.  So long as New Horizons satisfies its
obligations under the agreement, none of these boys will ever be sold as
slaves.  However, it has come to our attention there is a flaw in the
original agreement ^Ö that is what we have addressed today."

"I'm sure most, if not all, of you have seen the service announcements on
television regarding a boy named Sean and his brother, Brad.  Sean is a New
Horizons boy with health issues.  A hospital in Orlando has arranged for
the boy to receive the necessary tests to determine his exact problem and
best cure.  The doctors believe that Brad is an essential element in Sean's
treatment and recovery.  The simple solution is to find Brad and reunite
him with Sean, right?  It's not so simple."

"Brad was not a part of the original eighty-seven boys.  The state had no
control over him at the time, nor does it now.  However, if Brad were to
appear now and was noticed by a police officer, he would be enslaved and
sold as an indigent.  If you were Brad, would you be willing to surrender
yourself under those conditions?"  The governor then turned and looked
straight at the camera.

"Brad, as Governor of this state, I am telling you personally,^Å I am
giving you my personal assurance, that if you surrender yourself to a
police officer or any official of this state, or to New Horizons, you will
not be sold as a slave, but offered a safe haven with your brother.  If
anyone has seen this boy, and a sketch of the boy should be on your screen
now, please have him contact us immediately."  The Governor then looked
back to his audience.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you have just heard the essence of the amendment to
the state's agreement with New Horizons.  We refer to this amendment as
Brad's Rule.  In essence, the rule says that should any boy ^Ö please,
listen to what I just said, not just Brad, but any boy - come to New
Horizons for shelter, New Horizons may grant the shelter and take custody
of the boy under the terms of the original agreement.  There are two
qualifying provisions.  One is there must not be an open warrant issued by
the bankruptcy court within the twelve months preceding contact.  Two,
there must not be an open felony warrant."

"I have two quick items I want to address before we end this press
conference.  First, our congratulations to Daniel, New Horizons, and its
members for the great work they have done in a very short period of time.
Daniel made a presentation to us yesterday highlighting the goals and
accomplishments at Fort Ogden.  All I can say is that if government could
be that efficient, maybe we wouldn't have to address this issue today."

"The second item is real quick.  Tonight, there is a reception at the
Governor's Mansion which, I am sure, many of you will attend.  I am hereby
extending to Daniel, his dad, and the boys, my personal invitation to join
us at the reception.  This should give you, the press, and many members of
the legislature the opportunity to better acquaint yourselves with the
project and the people involved with it.  Although this is normally a black
tie affair, I'm asking the boys to join us just as they are, the New
Horizons Cherubs."

The governor ended his announcements and asked if anyone had any questions.
Daniel was so pleased with this unexpected turn of events he had trouble
concentrating.  Several members of the press raised their hand to be
recognized.  The Governor called on someone Daniel was willing to bet the
governor knew would not ask any embarrassing questions.

"Governor, if I'm not mistaken, you just announced your support of the New
Horizons Project.  If that is so, does that mean you endorse its values
including the abolition of slavery?"

The Governor eyed his questioner, this obviously was not the 'put me on the
spot' question he wanted, and then he continued.  "Rachel, your question
has one major flaw.  You said New Horizons supports abolition of slavery;
that's simply not true.  New Horizons opposes the enslavement of children
for errors made by their parents.  Now, I believe what you really are
asking is why am I willing to support this project now, is that correct?"
The lady nods her head.  "I'll answer in two words: 'family values'.  All
of you in here now who are parents, when you get home tonight I want you to
look at your children and then ask yourselves one question: Are these
children gifts to be loved and nurtured, or are these children a commodity
to be sold to bail me out of financial trouble because I made a mistake?"
The conference ended.

The governor approached Daniel.  "Daniel, my apologies for the short
notice.  However, there will be a number of legislators and powerful party
members there tonight.  Bring the boys and do your program some good.  A
stretch limo will pick all of you up at seven sharp."

Daniel thanked the governor and then took his group back to his dad's
house.  Dr.  Thompson had a tuxedo, Daniel and Mark did not.  Daniel gave
final instructions before leaving for the rental shop.

"Boys, tonight you will be the guests of the Governor.  Between now and
then you can play in the pool for no more than forty-five minutes.  After
that, all of you need to get a nap or at least some rest to prepare for
tonight.  Mentors, we're allowing for a ninety- minute nap-rest time.  If
the little ones don't want to cooperate, put them down and sit on them if
you have to.  Everyone will take a rest, no arguing and get rid of those
pathetic 'that's not fair' expressions.  After nap time, mentors you know
what to do.  Oil 'em up and everything.  Oh, and nobody has to worry about
butt plugs tonight.  Any questions?"

Gregg raised is hand.  "Mr. Dan'l, what about supper?"

Daniel looked over and saw his dad laughing, seeming to have a good time
with this.  "Gregg, after the rest time I'm sure my dad has fruit and other
snacks around here.  Food will be served buffet style at the reception.
Each of you can take a small amount of food at a time.  You can go to the
buffet as many times as you like.  However, don't eat so much or a lot of
fried foods so you start passing gas in public, okay?  Everyone
understand?"

"Yeah, Mr. Dan'l, that means no fartin' in public, right?"  offered ten
year old Jimmy.

"Yeah, that's right, Jimmy. If anyone does start any fartin' in public I
may just wind up plugging you myself right in front of everyone; and,
remember, a butt plug can fill a wise mouth, too."

Daniel decided to escape before his dad and the boys had too much fun at
his expense.  First, however, he told Kevin to call Ben before doing
anything else and let the boy know he wouldn't be back that night.  Daniel
reminded Kevin of how Ben had reacted three months earlier when Kevin left
without taking Ben with him.

***

The limo picked them up promptly at seven; the boys were excited by the
idea of riding in a limo.  As they unloaded at the entrance to the mansion
the limo was bathed in floodlights and flashing cameras.  The governor
mentioned some of the afternoon's press people be attending tonight, he
didn't mention the rest of the media world would be there also.  Daniel
noticed that the twin, shortly after the spotlight shown on him, reverted
to his 'party boy' routine by assuming a sultry, almost slithering walk.
The walk was designed to put any gay man or boy worshiper in heat within
two minutes.

Daniel never realized how many people were involved in the upper echelons
of state government that he had never met or heard of.  He believed that
before the evening was over he shook more hands than he did in the three
year battle to win approval for New Horizons.  He answered so many
questions with a smile on his face that his muscles felt like they had a
permanent cramp.

The boys moved through the crowd like pros.  All of them looked refreshed
and had fresh coats of oil.  This combined with the colors of theirs flaps
and unique accessories made the boys stand out.  It looked strange to see
eight almost naked boys moving through a sea of tuxedos and cocktail
dresses.  Daniel noticed all the boys visited the buffet, some more than
others with the older teens making the buffet a constant companion for the
evening.  Daniel hoped no one else saw how often they got food; they'd
think Daniel never fed them.  Of course anyone with teenage boys knew their
stomachs were bottomless pits.

Security was given word these boys were off limits for personal
satisfaction to anyone; they were under the personal protection of the
Governor.  Daniel kept an eye on all the boys as they moved about or people
came up to them.  More than once it seemed someone kept their hands on a
silky smooth butt longer than necessary, but that seemed to be the limit.

Daniel was concerned about how the boys would react to the large of number
of people, but soon relaxed when he saw how the boys handled themselves and
there were no incidents.  The ladies loved holding the younger boys and
hugging the older boys.  More than one older lady seemed to be making a
visual image of a boy for a permanent memory.  Several times boys were
asked to pose with guests for pictures.  As Daniel watched people interact
with the boys he had a thought that he decided to file away as a future
goal ^Ö adoption.

***

Two of the younger boys fell asleep almost immediately upon leaving the
Governor's Mansion; the rest of the boys looked worn out.  Mentors
undressed the little ones and themselves on the way home.  No one had to
say anything as the boys walked through the door and found their sleeping
spots; blankets remained in place from the rest period.  All of the boys
were down within a matter of minutes.  The mentors pulled their charges in
close to protect them.  Seeing them you wondered who was comforting whom.

Daniel undressed and got ready for bed.  It was a warm night and he
perspired enough during the party to be uncomfortable.  The events of the
day had him both elated and on edge.  Daniel decided to take a quick dip in
the pool to relax his muscles

He crept through the living room and outside, slipping silently into the
water.  Swimming laps was always relaxing to Daniel and let him exercise
his often too dormant muscles.  After several laps Daniel lifted himself to
the side of the pool.  When he looked up he was surprised to see Danny
standing there just looking at him.

"Danny?  What are you doing out here?  You're supposed to be asleep, little
guy."

An almost asleep Danny tried to answer.  "Kevin, he sa mmmp bllb ..sleep
wi' you."

The boy was so far out of it he couldn't talk intelligibly.  Daniel
partially dried himself with a towel and reached his hands out to the boy.
The boy responded by holding his arms up to Daniel.  Daniel held him in his
arms with the boys head on his left shoulder, one arm around his neck and
the boy's other arm just hanging.  Daniel walked around the pool several
times to be sure the boy was asleep again.  Little Danny had melted into
Daniel and was as limp as a rag.  Daniel then took him to bed, copying what
the other boys did with their charges as he pulled the young boy in close.

The sound woke Daniel.  The clock said it was after midnight.  The sound
was like a patio door closing.  Daniel walked through the house checking on
the boys.  As he neared the patio door he could hear voices from outside
speaking in low tones.

"Man, don't waste too much time with the foreplay.  I need it so bad I'm
about to bust.  Take me on my back; I can't wait to feel you in me and I
wanna watch.  Here ^Å..like this^Å.yeah^Åthat's it^Åjust prop my feet up."

"I can't fuck you like this.  We don't have any lubricant.  If I take you
dry you'll be screamin' your head off."

Daniel could hear the two of them talking.  Their voices were so low he
couldn't figure out who it was. Daniel continued to listen trying to figure
out exactly where they were.

'Don't worry, look what I got.  Just pull it out easy and I'll be lubed and
there's some for you too.  That's it, easy now, oh yeeeaaah, that feels
good^Å.finger me some^Åoooohhhh^Åyeeeaaaah^Ånow two^Å..that's
it^Å.aaaaaahhhhhh.  Now stick me good; when you start just go straight in
nice and smooth don't stop.
Uuuuggh..uuugggghh^Åaaaaaahhhh^Åyeah..yeeeeaaaahh^Ågaaaahhhhdd that's
nice^Åall the way^Å..oooooohhhyeeeaaaah.  Sit there a minute and let me get
used to it."

"Ohhhh fuuuck, you are so tight^Å.god, I need to wait before I blow right
now."

"Now, Mark, long stroke me^Å.slow and easy^Å.I wanna feel it
all^Åyeeeaaahhh^Åthat's right^Å..get it almost all out and then plunge home
real hard^Å.AAAHHHHHHHH^Åfuuuck yea^Åkeep goin'^Åoooohhhhman, you're
gooood^Å"

Daniel stood there partly in shock and partly mad.  If that really was Mark
having sex with one of the boys there would be trouble.  There was a strict
rule against staff having sex with the boys.  Daniel slipped out the door
and crept closer to the voices.  He looked around the corner and it was
Mark on top of Kevin.  It was Kevin begging to be stuffed.  The look on his
face said he was enjoying everything Mark was doing to him.  How long had
this been going on?

Daniel continued to watch the two guys enjoying each other.  Mark was using
a slow steady rhythm to work over Kevin's hole.  Kevin worked to push
himself into Mark with each thrust.  There was no doubt this was not
Kevin's first time, of course Kevin had previously said he was no virgin.
Daniel debated with himself whether to stop this now or deal with it in the
morning when he remembered his dad telling him he sometimes expected too
much from these boys and should think rather than react.

Daniel could see Kevin was getting close.  The moans and expressions on his
face said he was enjoying what Mark was doing and Mark was letting it be
known he was close.  Daniel stepped back inside and returned to his bed,
cuddling Danny.  The matter would wait till morning after he had a chance
to think.

***

Daniel woke feeling tired and not in the best of moods; he knew why.  He
grabbed his pants and headed to the kitchen for coffee; thank God for
automatic brewers.  As he entered the family room Kevin walked in from the
patio experiencing the same morning issues most boys his age face ^Ö did he
stay out there all night?  Kevin saw the quizzical look on Daniel's face
and drew his own conclusion.

"Good morning, Mr. Dan'l.  I was hot last night and decided to sleep on the
patio, more comfortable out there."

Daniel motioned the boy over to him.  Placing a hand around his waist and
keeping it there to let the boy know not to move, Daniel moved to the boy's
rear.  Looking at him Daniel did have to admit the boy had a nice body and
a real nice bubble butt.  Daniel put his fingers at the bottom of Kevin's
butt and felt him.  Kevin jumped a little, most likely from surprise.
Daniel felt the butt plug, it had been used to keep the boy from leaking.
Daniel tapped the plug.

"Looks like maybe more than just the weather was hot last night."

Kevin looked at Daniel first in surprise, then with concern.  Daniel
continued.

"I want you to go into the guest room and take care of your morning
problem.  Then get a good shower, get yourself good and clean.  After that,
take care of Danny.  Then we'll talk.  Now go."

Kevin looked at Daniel like he wanted to say something, his lips started to
move.  The boy just looked down and replied.

"Yes sir."

Daniel poured himself a cup of coffee and strolled out onto the patio.
There was Daniel's big problem.  Lying on the lounge was Mark, sound asleep
and stark naked.  There was a strict rule for staff regarding no
interaction with the boys.  As Daniel stood contemplating his next move
Kevin came out. The boy was mostly dry and Daniel could guess he was
straight out of the shower.

"Kevin, did you take care of Danny?"

"No sir.  He's still sleepin'.  Mr. Dan'l, I had to come see you."  The boy
was obviously nervous and upset.  "Mr. Dan'l, am I in big trouble?"

Daniel stepped up to the boy.  What Daniel saw was one of the best models
he could hope to have for the younger boys.  Kevin always displayed
responsibility, a willingness to do whatever needed to be done, leadership
and was way ahead of the standard scholastically.  Kevin was the
personification of what Daniel hoped New Horizons would accomplish.

"Kevin, you're on the review board; you tell me, should you be in trouble?"

"That's different Mr. Dan'l.  It's different when I look at what somebody
else did and then have to look at me.  I know that you know we were foolin'
around out here last night, but, Mr. Dan'l, we didn't think we was doin'
anything wrong.  I mean, I was just so horny.  Mr. Dan'l, that when the man
took me in the conference room I was not only ready, but I wanted to please
him and I stayed on edge all day.  So, last night, well we just kinda took
the edge off.  I just had the plug I me so I wouldn't make a mess.  Mr.
Dan'l, am I in big trouble?"

Daniel put his arms around the boy and pulled him in close.  Kevin put his
face into Daniel's shoulder and wrapped his arms around the man.  Daniel
could feel the boy shaking inside; he wasn't sobbing, but Daniel felt the
tears fall on his shoulder.  Looking into the patio door, Daniel saw their
reflection.  Here he was wearing only his jeans with no shirt, holding onto
a naked sixteen year old, rubbing his back.  Daniel couldn't help but look
at the reflection of the boy and think he did have a nice ass.  Daniel held
him for a moment to help him settle and then spoke.

"Kevin do you remember when we first started I said that I knew each of you
older boys had been to the candy store and knew I couldn't ask you to stop
now.  Even though you performed sexual acts to survive, you did experience
the feelings those acts could bring you and it would be very naïve for me
to say you had to stop.  Do you remember that?"

"Yes sir."  The boy answered while not moving a muscle, allowing Daniel to
comfort him.

"Last night you were a horny sixteen year old being a horny sixteen year
old.  When Danny came to me he didn't speak coherently.  I thought you gave
him permission to come to me; I now think you told him to come to me.
Regardless, you made sure the boy was cared for, that's all I can ask."

Daniel felt obligated to continue his explanation.  "Sometimes I think I
may ask more of you boys than I should.  I tend to forget that you're just
really kids that have already experienced a lot more reality than you
should have.  I don't know about the relationships going on between all you
guys.  I think you deserve to have some privacy if we can give it to you.
However, this relationship is a little different, Mark is part of the staff
and we have rules in place for a reason. When Mark wakes up, AND THAT
SHOULD BE WITHIN TWO MINUTES MARK, we'll sit down and take care of this.
In the meantime, don't you worry, nothing's going to happen and you're not
in any trouble.  BUT IF MARK DOESN'T GET UP HE MAY BE."  Daniel gave Kevin
a couple of love pats on the butt as his signal to separate.

Mark had been lying on the lounge listening to Daniel talk to Kevin and
Daniel knew it.  Mark recognized the emphasis on the references to him and
knew it was time for him to move.  He knew staff weren't supposed to
interact with the boys, but was he staff or one of the boys?

Mark stood and looked at Daniel and Kevin sheepishly; partly because of the
problem they were talking about and partly because he suffered from the
same morning condition as all mature young males.  Daniel looked at Mark
and couldn't help but crack a smile.

"Mark, why don't you step around the corner and take care of your personal
problem and then join us?"

While Mark took care of personal business, Kevin retrieved a fresh cup of
coffee for Daniel.  Both young men joined Daniel at about the same time.

"Mark, you know the rules about staff interacting with the boys.  Now,
before you say anything hear me out.  All of us here know you are in a
rather special position, you are staff but at the same time you carry a
similar status as the boys.  When you are performing duties as a staff
member you will be expected to follow staff guidelines.  However, we know
that at your age, nineteen, you have strong sexual feelings that need to be
satisfied.  Both of you have experienced man to man sex and seem to enjoy
it and after what I witnessed last night I'd say it wasn't the first time
you had been together.  I'm not going to say another word about this so
long as two conditions are observed.  First, you will use discretion.  The
two of you are close in age and I can see you being friends.  Second, if
the relationship even hints at causing trouble for New Horizons, then you
will need to split.  If you don't split voluntarily, then I will take any
steps necessary to protect New Horizons and the rest of the boys.  Are we
agreed?"  Both young men acknowledged Daniel; then Daniel finished.

"Mark, right now we are on New Horizons business, you are here to help care
for the boys.  That means you need to get dressed.  When we are not on New
Horizon business, if you want to run naked with them that's your choice.
So, gentlemen I see some young faces beginning to stare at us, I suggest we
get a start to our day."


End Chapter Twenty-One

To Be Continued; comments and suggestions are welcome, contact Dwight
Wilson at adm2780@yahoo.com