Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 09:34:52 -0700
From: bryan wilson <wilson81abc@yahoo.com>
Subject: Betting-on-Love-and-Life-29

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End of Part 28:

 Dr. Chase focused on his work as I sat there and thought about the trip
this weekend, I could not wait to get Jack on the plane and head to
Florida. Kyle slipped in the room and stood behind Dr. Chase and gave me
his infamous look.


" What's up, Kyle? " I tensed as I tried to prepare myself for his answer.


" Relax, Jerry, or this will look like a tic-tac-toe game. "


" Sorry, Dr. Chase. "

" Sheriff Jenkins is at the gate, Jerry and he would like to have a word
with you. "


===========================


 Part 29


" I guess you had better get him up here then, Kyle. " I said with a bit of
gruffness in my voice.


" Right away, Sir. " Kyle said, in a bit of haste and with that damn Sir
again.


Dr. Chase worked quickly and quietly, I guess he sensed that I did not want
to talk about anything about my day. " I think that will do you nicely,
Jerry. " He said as he finished the last stitch. He wrapped up my fingers
and cleaned up all the mess he made with the suture kit. " Keep them dry
and I will come back next week and see how they are doing. "


" Thanks, Dr. Chase. " I walked him towards the front door before
continuing. " We will be out of town till late Sunday, so how about an
office visit Monday downtown? " I turned to make sure that Jack had not
heard me talking.


" I can do that, Jerry. Maybe we can have lunch and catch up, it's been
awhile since we had a long talk. "


" Sounds like a good plan to me, Dr. Chase, I'll make reservations for
us. " I shook his hand and he was out the door.


As I was closing the door and turning to step back into the living room,
the door stopped and came back open. I turned and Kyle walked in with
Sheriff Jenkins.


" Hello, Sheriff. How are you doing today? " I asked as I reached for his
hand to shake.


" I'm good thanks, Jerry. You been into trouble? " He asked as he pointed
to my bandaged hand.


" Let's just say it was a momentary loss of concentration. " I laughed and
led them into the living room.


" Sheriff, you remember Sean Austin, and this little man here is, Jack
Austin. Guys, this is Sheriff Jenkins. " I held Jack in my arms as Sheriff
Jenkins tried to shake Jack's hand, but Jack pulled himself into my chest
and hid his face.


" Nice to see you, Sean. " Sheriff Jenkins said as he shook Sean's hand. "
I see we have a little shy one here. " He exclaimed as he poked Jack in his
side, eliciting a giggle. " Can we talk a minute, Jerry? " Sheriff Jenkins
asked, with a bit of concern on his face.


" Sure Sheriff Jenkins. Sean, can you take Jack out and see what Dad is
into? " I handed Jack over to Sean.


" Are you sure, Jerry? " Sean asked, the worry showing on his face.


" I don't think there is anything to worry about, Sean. Is there Sheriff? "
I turned to see his response.


" No, Jerry. Just a few matters we need to clear up. " Sheriff Jenkins
smiled as he played with his hat.


I waited for Sean and Jack to leave the room before I let Sheriff Jenkins
continue. " I guess you drew the short straw Sheriff. "


" I suppose you could say that, Jerry, but I still wouldn't allow anyone
else to come out here to talk with you. "


" I appreciate that, Sheriff. Now what can I do for you? " Knowing it had
to do with mother.


" I'm really not sure how to ask this, Jerry. " He stumbled for the words,
so I thought I would give him a little break.


" Let me see if I can help you, Sheriff. I would imagine this has to do
with one Jane Martin. "


Sheriff Jenkins looked up at me, a little stunned. " Yes, yes it does,
Jerry. "


" I would imagine that she came into your office with a power of attorney
document and a story that I was in need of some help. I would bet she
wanted you to come up here and take me into custody, until I could be moved
to a nice 'facility'. " I shook my head.


" What the hell is going on up here, Jerry? I will not be dragged into a
family feud. "


" My mother has tried a backdoor tactic to have me committed. That is why I
filed those court documents with you earlier. I knew what she was up to and
I wanted to head her off at the pass, so to say. "


" Do you know what kind of trouble she can be in for filing a false police
report and having those court documents and trying to use them? "


" Of course I do, Sheriff, but that is not all. Is it? "


" How the hell do you do that? And no it's not. Can we sit for this? "


" I'm sorry, Sheriff, please have a seat. Then you can get to the real
reason you are here. Unless you would like me to tell you that also. " I
smiled at him.


" That won't be necessary, Jerry. It's just a little difficult to ask this
question, especially of you. " Sheriff Jenkins lowered his head.


" Just ask the question, Sheriff. I know you have a job to do and dragging
it out isn't going to make it any easier, on either of us. "


" You're right, Jerry. Your mother said that, Jack was being abused. I for
one, don't believe a damn word of it, but since the accusation has been
made, I have to investigate. I'm just not sure how far I am willing to go
to determine if her claims hold any merit. " The Sheriff dropped his head
again as he was deep in thought.


I stood quickly from my chair, causing the Sheriff to sit up and tense. "
That damn vicious self-centered bitch! She has ruined my life enough,
Sheriff. Would you like to have a little background information about the
woman behind this claim? She paid four kids to savagely beat and rape me
when I first came out to my parents, to try and teach me that I wasn't
gay. Does that sound like a sane woman to you, Sheriff? " I was steaming
mad, if Kyle had been in the room I would have taken his gun and went and
hunted her down myself. I paced the floor back and forth as quickly as I
could, I'm surprised I didn't wear a spot into the floor. " I will tell you
one thing Sheriff, you can investigate all you want, but I will not have
that little boy, whose mother we just buried today, to be upset in any
way. If I have to call every lawyer on the east coast to bring this to a
close now, I will. " I was all but in a meltdown at this time.


Kyle, Sean and Dad came running back into the living room. " Jerry, what
are you screaming about? " Kyle asked, looking at the Sheriff, but asking
me the question.


" Nothing, Kyle, I think we are done here. " Sheriff Jenkins said as he
rose from his chair and put his hand out in front of me. " I'm sorry to
have disturbed you this evening, Jerry. "


I shook his hand, my face still in shock as I looked at him. " It's
alright, Sheriff. I know you were doing your job, but can I ask you a
favor? "


Sheriff Jenkins paused as he looked around the room, unsure about accepting
my request.


" No problem, Sheriff, let me see you out. " I turned him towards the door
as we walked outside together, I shut the door to give us a little privacy.


" Okay, Jerry, what is it you need? "


" I would like to know what you would do with someone filing a false report
and legal documents the person knew were invalid? "


" In most cases I would probably arrest them and see they were charged, but
there are occasions that I can look the other way. " The Sheriff said,
giving me a glance that he would let mother off.


" I was thinking that maybe you should go ahead and do what you would
normally do, Sheriff. I assume anyone that was in your custody and seemed
to be acting irrationally you would have them taken and evaluated? " Giving
the Sheriff back his own knowing glance that he just gave me.


" I would say that I would, Jerry. I don't know just offhand where I would
send someone like that. It may take me a few days to find the right
facility. " the Sheriff smiled at me.


" I'm sure that in those few days that maybe the right place could find
you, Sheriff. " I placed my hand on his back as I laughed.


" I will be awaiting your call, Jerry. " The Sheriff headed for his cruiser
and headed down the driveway.


I watched as his cruiser disappeared down the driveway and figured out what
I was going to tell Sean about the conversation we just had.


I heard the front door open and close and I readied myself for the
questions coming.


" What have you done, Jerry? "


I think time stopped and my heart skipped a few beats as those words ripped
through me, taking pieces of my heart with them.


" What the hell do you mean, Dad? " I could not even turn to face him.


" I mean, what was the sheriff doing here? Did you do something or have
something done? "


I turned to face Dad, I wanted him to see the disappointment on my face. "
You are going to stand there and actually ask me that? After I promised you
I wouldn't do anything to her, you have the gall to ask? Even after you
learned what your wife has done to me, you want to question me? " I started
in the house and as I walked by Dad he grabbed my arm.


" I'm sorry, Son. "


I pulled my arm away and looked at him, " Not as sorry as I am, Dad. She is
down at the sheriff's office now trying to cause more trouble for me, and
more importantly, for Sean. I will not, and I'm saying this as plainly as I
can to you, Dad, will not allow her to drag Sean and Jack into her mental
problems. If I have to....." I was cut off before I could finish my words.


" Jerry, that's enough. " Sean strongly announced. " Can you give us a
moment, Mr. Martin? " Sean asked without looking at Dad.


" Sure, Sean. " Dad went back in the house and closed the door.


When Sean heard the door close he walked over in front of me and wrapped me
in his strong arms, I leaned forward into his chest. " Are you alright,
Babe? "


" I wasn't, but I am now. " I said as the security of Sean's arms relaxed
me.


" Good, now tell me what the sheriff wanted. " I felt Sean tighten his grip
on me as my tension level climbed quickly.


" Why can't she just leave us alone? Did I not make it clear enough to her
that I wanted nothing else to do with her? "


" So, I take it, that your mother sent him here. "


I nodded my head without looking up at Sean. " She tried to use the power
of attorney she had and then claimed Jack was being molested. " I pulled
back from Sean. " I can't be held responsible for what will happen to her
if she keeps this up, Sean. " I dropped my head, " If you want to leave
until I can take care of her and the rest of the family...I will
understand. "


" Sorry, Babe, you're not getting rid of me that easy. Come on, I think you
need some time to relax. Then it's early to bed for you tonight. " Sean
turned me towards the house and walked next to me, arm around my shoulder
to keep me moving.


We walked inside, Sean seemed in control as he maneuvered me up the stairs
and into our bedroom. He sat me down on the bed, " Now don't move, I will
be back in a second. " He walked into the bathroom and left me sitting,
deep in thought about how the woman, I loved so deeply, had turned on me
like a pit viper turning on it's prey. Feeling as decimated as a bug on a
windshield of a car on the highway I slumped forward and wrapped my hands
around my face. How could I have been so wrong about her? How could she
hate me so much, that she would endanger Jack? She had to know deep down
that I would not allow her to hurt him, but she went forward with whatever
crazy plan she had in her mind. I could contemplate any plan someone could
come up with, but this plan and my mother never came together in my
mind. How could I connect the two sanely? I couldn't and that worried me
even more. Before I could go any further in my thoughts Sean placed his
hands on my
 shoulders and leaned down and whispered in my ear. " Jerry, look at me. "
I lifted my head till I was looking at Sean.


" You know deep down how she was able to do it and you know why she is
doing it, but you don't want to face that answer. Right now I don't want
you to even think about it, right now is about you and you alone. All I
want you to think about right now is that there are two people in this
house that love you with all their hearts. Jack and I will be here for you
now and always. Now get up and take off those clothes, you need a nice hot
bath to relax in for half an hour, while I get Jack settled for the
night. " Sean held out his hand to help me off the bed and then started
taking off my clothes.


As Sean pulled off my suit jacket and placed it on the bed he looked into
my eyes and the tears ran down my face. I grabbed him and pulled him to
me. " I do love you and Little Man more than you know, Sean. "


" Shhh Babe, this time is for you, and every day from now on, you need to
have part of the day that is nothing but yours. If you give me any grief
about that, I will have Kyle lock you in a room each day for an hour
timeout. " Sean laughed as he kissed my cheek.



A few minutes later Sean had helped me remove all my clothes and walked me
into the bathroom where he had started filling the tub. He helped me in and
I sat down in the water, it's warmth enveloped me and a low "Ahhh" escaped
my mouth.


" Now, I want you to sit there and relax, I will be back as soon as I get
Jack settled. No thinking about anything till I get back, just lay there
and relax. " Sean said as he laid a washcloth across my eyes and eased my
head back against the tub.


" I can do that Babe, thanks. "


****Sean****


I eased out of the bathroom and started out of the bedroom but I had to
stop and just stand there and watch Jerry as he sat in the tub. A man so
full of love and caring and his family was on the verge of destroying him
and his world. I was filling with rage as I turned and headed out to find
Kyle.


I walked into the office to find Kyle sitting at his desk going through a
stack of papers. " Kyle, I need a favor. I know I don't have any right to
ask this of you, but I would be truly grateful if you could do this for
me. "


Kyle turned his chair around to look at me, " Well, that depends on what
you need, Sean. "


" It is a personal favor, Kyle. I was wondering if you could take Jack down
to McDonald's for dinner. I don't think we will be making anything here
tonight and I'm just not in the mood to cook something for him right now. "
I tried to smile as best I could, but it only came across as a halfhearted
attempt.


Kyle sat there studying me for almost a full minute, " You're not going to
do anything foolish are you, Sean? "


" Of course not, Kyle. Jerry is soaking in a hot tub right now, I think he
deserves a bit of time to relax on his own, and I just don't have the time
to handle a meal. I told him I would be back up in 30 minutes. "


" I can do that, Sean, but I will need to leave Josh in the house till I
get back. " Kyle smiled as he said it.


" That's not a problem, Kyle. I really do appreciate this and I owe you. "
I pulled $20 out of my wallet and laid it on the desk.


" That's not necessary, Sean. I think this meal is on me. " Kyle pushed the
money back towards me.


" You have been hanging around Jerry too long my friend. " I picked the
money back up and put it in my wallet. " I'll go get Jack ready and meet
you at the front door. " As I walked out of the office I heard Kyle on the
phone to the front gate, having a car brought up to the house.


I went out back and found Jack and Mr. Martin sitting and playing in the
dirt with Jack's trucks and cars. " Hey there, Little Man. How would you
like to head down to McDonald's for something to eat? "


Jack jumped up and ran over to me, " Yes, yes yes! I wanna go Uncle Sean. "


" Alright Jack, let's get you inside and cleaned up. " I picked Jack up and
took him to the bathroom and washed his face and hands, then went in his
room and put on a clean shirt. " I have a surprise for you Jack, Kyle is
going to take you to McDonald's. I want you to listen to everything he says
and be a good Little Man for me. "


Jack stood there thinking for a minute, " That's okay, I like him, Uncle
Sean. "


" Great, Little Man, he will take very good care of you. Just listen to
everything he tells you to do. " I rubbed the top of his head.


Kyle was standing in the kitchen when we came out of Jack's bedroom. " We
are all set to go when you are, Jack. " Kyle walked over and knelt in front
of Jack as he talked to him.  I walked with Kyle and Jack to the front
door, " Don't be too hard on him, Sean. " Kyle told me as they were getting
into the back of the car.


" I have no idea what you are talking about, Kyle. " I smiled as I closed
the door and watched the car drive off.


I walked around the side of the house, hoping to catch Mr. Martin in the
backyard still. I didn't want to get into it with him in the house and take
a chance that Jerry would overhear us. Mr. Martin was sitting on the bench,
staring out towards the tree line. " Mr. Martin, can we talk for a minute?
"


Mr. Martin looked up at me, " Sure Sean, is something wrong? "


I took a deep breath and shook my head, " No, Mr. Martin. Well maybe,
that's what I want to find out. " I turned my back on Mr. Martin, I did not
want him to see how nervous I was.


" What do you want to know, Sean? " Mr. Martin asked, his tone a little
mysterious.


" Well, I wanted to know, what is your damn problem, Mr. Martin. Jerry, the
most caring, loving person I have ever met in my life is upstairs hurting
because of what you said. I just don't understand how you could turn on him
like that, how can you not be right beside him, supporting him after what
you just found out? He has built his whole life on the fact that you and
your wife loved him and now that entire foundation is crumbling and he has
no idea how to handle that. What has changed in you today? You were nothing
like this the last couple of weeks. "


" Calm down, Sean, there is a lot about Jerry that you don't know. I think
it is best if you leave this alone, until he tells you the whole story. "


" That's a load of horseshit Mr. Martin, that is your son up there. I could
not care less what he promised you years ago, he is hurting. My father
would have ripped that door off to get to me to make sure I was alright,
yet you seem to have done nothing but make him out to be the bad guy. The
sheriff was here because your damn wife was down there accusing us of
molesting Jack. I can care less what happened in the past, but if she ever
comes anywhere near me again, I will beat the shit out of her. No one and I
mean no one, will ever hurt Jack as long as I'm alive. I promised Mary more
times than I can count that I would protect him. That man upstairs has done
more in three weeks to protect him than I have been able to in three years
and that is one of many reasons that I love him. I swear to you right here
and now Mr. Martin, this family will no longer take advantage of him, and
if anyone tries they will have to deal with me. " My anger had finally
 reached a limit that I had to stop talking to him, or I would say things
that I could not take back. I turned and started for the house, I had to
get back to Jerry.


" Sean, I do know where you are coming from with what you said, but... "


I stopped in my tracks, that 'but' had done it, it pushed me to a limit I
didn't want to pass with Jerry's family. " But, there should not be a damn
but, Mr. Martin. He is your damn son, there should only be what can I do to
help him. Nothing less than that, and in your case that is only a
beginning, after what your wife has done. I will not lower myself to call
her a mother, because she lost that right the minute she planned what she
did to Jerry. Much less what she is down at the sheriff's office accusing
us of doing. I am done Mr. Martin, done with you and her calling yourselves
parents. You do not deserve to be called that and in my eyes you have a
long way to go to be seen that way again. "


I turned and went back in the house without another word spoken between us,
I was still seeing red. How could there be a 'but' when it comes to your
child? I stood at the bottom of the steps and tried to calm down, trying to
breath deep and let the anger leave me.


A hand grabbed my shoulder, " I'm sorry, Sean, you're right. I should never
had turned my back on Jerry. I can only hope he will forgive me. "


Without looking over at Mr. Martin, " No, you shouldn't have, Mr. Martin. I
think you need to have a nice long talk with him, but that will have to
wait till tomorrow. Right now I'm going to get him in to bed and he is
going to have a long night's sleep. "


Before Mr. Martin could respond I headed up the stairs, I had been gone
long enough and I was worried about Jerry. I eased into the bedroom and
stopped in the doorway to the bathroom and watched as Jerry lay there in
the water as I had left him.



*****JERRY*****


As Sean walked out of the bathroom, leaving me with my own thoughts and the
threat not to dwell on them, like that is going to happen. After the beast
of the century has revealed herself, and has threatened me and more
importantly, threatened Jack and Sean. If I had to be honest with myself
she could not care less about Jack and Sean, she was just using them to
inflict more pain on me and try to keep her claws in me. I was more
determined than ever to move her out of my life and to protect Jack from
ever having to remember her, even if any memory he had of her was good. It
would only bring up questions that I never wanted him to ask, or me to have
to answer. Sean's words came running through my mind, 'no thinking about
anything, just relax' and I did just that. I leaned back and let every
thought of my mother leave my mind and all I could think about was the
smiles that made my heart melt on Sean's and Jack's faces. Thinking back
over the last weeks and
 meeting Sean, Jack and Mary, I began to think of all the things that had
to come together for us to meet, the worst being that Mary was ill and
actually if not, she was in more danger than she ever realized. I knew in
my heart that I was going to have to tell Sean soon how much I truly loved
him. It was killing me to hold it back, waiting on him to decide how he was
going to handle his coming out. Right now I could not imagine my life
without him and Jack in it, completely in it, every day, in every part of
my world.


I suddenly felt like I was being watched, " Are you going to just stand
there and watch me, or are you going to come in and talk to me? " I asked,
knowing that Sean was standing in the doorway.


" Well, I was really enjoying the view, and I didn't want to disturb
you. Right now you look like you have actually relaxed. " Sean replied, and
I could swear I heard the smile on his face.


" Once I pushed her out of my thoughts, I have actually been able to do
just that, Sean. " I noticed the smile start to slide off his face when he
mentioned 'her'. " Then I think while you are in a good frame of mind to
get you into bed and let you get some sleep tonight. " I pulled the wash
cloth off my face and looked at him, " Can I say something, Sean, and
listen until I'm finished? "


The happiness he was proudly showing seemed to take a hit, but he smiled. "
Sure, Jerry, you can say anything you want to me. "


I took a deep breath and looked up at Sean. " First off, I want to thank
you for everything you have done for me today. You kept your promise to me
and that means so much to me, Sean. " He nodded his head, knowing I meant
his promise to keep me from doing something stupid to my mother. " I'm very
proud of how you handled yourself today, this day was difficult enough for
you, then I have to add the insanity of my family to it, for that I am
sorry. " A tear started to fall down over my cheek.


" Jerry, " Sean started to speak.


" Let me finish, please Sean. " Sean nodded his head as I prepared to tell
him what I had to say.


" Like I said, Sean, yesterday was a terrible day for you, but I have to
tell you something and I don't want it to influence you in any way. Can you
promise me that? Can you hear what I'm going to say and just let the words
sit in your mind for awhile? "


" Of course I can, Jerry. I have learned a thing or two being with you. "
Sean smiled at me.


I guess it was now or never. " I want to tell you, no, need to tell you. "
I was about to lose control of myself, as I choked a little on the words I
was trying to get past my lips. " Sean, I love you more than anyone I have
ever loved. You and Jack are now the center of my life, I'm not telling you
this to influence you one way or the other, I just had to let you know
where I stand. I know it's not fair to drop this on you right now, but with
all that went down today, I could not wait any longer. I would be more than
blessed if you and Jack would stay here and allow me to be a part of your
lives. "


Sean stood there staring at me, not blinking or changing his face, almost
to the point where I was going to step out of the tub and shake him.


" Let's get you out of there and ready for bed, Jerry. " Sean startled me
as I blinked and realized he was actually talking again. Sean came over and
slipped an arm under mine across my back and helped pull me up from the
tub.


I wondered if I had pushed too far, but I told him I would not lie to him
and I was making an effort not to hold back anything. I would leave it for
now and let him think things through and have a discussion with him
tomorrow evening when I got home. I dried off and finished my routine at
the sink, then went in the bedroom and Sean had laid out my pajamas and I
finished getting dressed.


" Now I want you in that bed Mr. Martin, Then I'm going down and getting
Jack into bed and I will be back. " Sean smiled at me, with a sparkle in
his eyes that drew my attention immediately.


I looked at Sean, trying to figure out what was causing the light in his
eyes. " Where is Little Man at now? "


" Well, I have to explain a little about that, Jerry. I asked Kyle to take
him to McDonald's for dinner, he left Josh behind here in the house, to
keep an eye on me. Don't get mad at him, I just needed to get him fed but I
needed to make sure you were settled for the evening. " Sean lowered his
head as if he had done something wrong.


I pulled Sean closer to me, " There is nothing to worry about, Sean. Kyle
will take very good care of Little Man and I bet Josh didn't have a thing
to keep an eye on. I want to thank you again, Sean, you kept me sane
today. Even if you don't believe me or accept the compliment, I could not
have gotten through that without you. Now get downstairs and take care of
Little Man before Kyle has him signed up for special forces training before
he starts preschool. "


Sean stood up and nodded, let out a laugh and turned and head out the door,
down to take care of Jack. I set my alarm, the first time in years, just in
case I actually slept late in the morning. I laid back and sank into my
pillow and pulled up the covers and got myself comfortable. I tried to keep
my mind of my mother and focused on business matters in the morning. I knew
I had more stacks of paperwork on my desk than I have ever let build up and
was not looking forward to dealing with all that and training George. I
started running through ideas on where to send Michael and who I wanted
replacing him in New York. I had a plan in mind, but wasn't sure that
Michael would like the location. If I were him, I would love it, but
Michael could be difficult at times. If he wasn't about the best trader and
information man on my team I would have sent him packing long ago. As plans
started coming together in my mind, my thoughts were drawn to Sean and his
 beautiful smile, and how Jack's laugh was so infectious, these two have
changed my life so fast, I wasn't sure what to expect next. I slowly
drifted off to sleep, finally letting go of questions and plans for the
week.


I woke suddenly, trying to sit up in bed, but realizing that something was
holding me down. As I woke a little more I felt for the reason and it was
Sean's arm, I relaxed as I began to understand. I looked over at the
nightstand and saw it was 3:00 A.M., I slowly started running my hand up
and down Sean's arm. I rolled and laid my head on his chest and wrapped my
arm around him and smiled, for the first time in years waking up in the
middle of the night, went back to sleep, instead of getting up and working.
I awoke to the blaring screech of the alarm, one of the biggest reason I
was always awake before the damn thing went off. I sat up on the side of
the bed and was about to get up when...


" Did you really have to set that damn thing this morning Jerry? " Sean
asked, as I about jumped and turned to see him with the pillow over his
head.


" You're damn lucky I didn't push my panic button and have Kyle in here
with his gun drawn. You just scared the hell out of me, Sean. " I laughed
and crawled over and pulled the pillow back. " Thanks, Sean. " I leaned
down and gently kissed him and started to roll back to my side to get out
of bed.


Sean grabbed my arm stopping me from getting up. " For what, Jerry? "


" Just for being you, Sean. You helped me in so many ways yesterday, I'm
just thankful that you are here. "


Sean blushed and let go of my arm, " And that's another thing I'm thankful
for, Sean. " I jumped out of bed and headed for the bathroom, leaving Sean
looking at me with a questioning look.


I was finishing up my routine in the bathroom, readying myself for the day
when Sean walked in the bathroom. " Do you think we can have a private
dinner this evening, Jerry? "


" I don't see why not, Sean. I will talk with Kyle this morning and see if
Mitchell or Josh are available to watch Jack. If that is alright with you?
" I asked as I stepped up in front of Sean.


" That will be just fine, Jack likes the both of them. I think Josh a
little more than Mitchell, but I think that's because Mitchell has a little
more serious appearance than Josh does. " Sean smiled at me as he replied.


I thought about it for a moment from a child's point of view. " I can see
that, Mitchell is very good at his job, and I guess it takes time to be
that way and be able to have that smooth exterior also. Now, which suit
should I wear to make my return to work? " I wanted to make Sean feel as
important in my life as I could.


" I think you started your business day in your birthday suit, but I expect
that would be inappropriate to wear to the office. " Sean let out a laugh.


I looked at Sean and smiled, " I think Michael and George would both leave
and then I would have to work too much this week. If we are going out for
dinner after work, how about the black silk Armani? " I asked as I pulled
the suit out of the closet and held it in front of myself.


" Gorgeous as always, Jerry. I think you could wear a paper bag and look
amazing. "


" But not nearly as well as you could, Sean. " I put my hand on the side of
his face and let it run down and placed it on his chest. " It is early yet,
if you want to grab some more sleep, I will make sure you are up before I
leave. " I leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on Sean's lips.


" I think I will just head down with you and get a start on this day,
besides, I can get a nap this afternoon when Jake does. " Sean laughed
knowing I would be at work at not able to nap.


" Don't laugh too hard there Mr. Austin, I do have a couch in my office
that I can take a nap on also. " That shut Sean up as he looked at me to
see if I was serious.


" Maybe you do, but I still don't see you napping at the office. Especially
with Michael and George there. "


" Unless I send them out for lunch and have the office to myself for
awhile. " I shot back as I slid my jacket on and turned for the door.


" Damn you, Jerry. Stop trying to out do me! " Sean started to giggle as he
finished getting dressed as I headed down stairs.