Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:23:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Collins <joecollins7420@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Cabin by the Lake   Chapter 9

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offends you, then please leave. If you are looking for hard core sex, you
won't find it here. This story is fictional and so are the characters.
However, the setting is a real and is located in Central Oregon. It does
sit on the edge of the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Please feel free to
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Thanks Randy for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Now just sit back and enjoy!

The Cabin by the Lake

Chapter 9

On the way back to the lake, Dennis noticed that something was not right
with Stan and Terry. Terry had the look of doom and gloom written all over
him. Stan had a certain glow and the look of happiness. They even sat in
different seats which was very unusual. Dennis wanted to shout, "Ok, guys
out with it. What is bothering the two of you?" He decided to wait and let
Terry and Stan tell him what was wrong. This was probably just a lover's
quarrel and would be over in a couple of days. Kyle was receiving the same
vibs and was very concerned that something drastic was wrong.

Dennis drove the snowcat to the Bed and Breakfast and helped Richard and
Loretta unload their things. They appeared to the happy to be home and told
the boys to come for dinner tomorrow so they could talk about their
grandchildren and their trip. They also wanted to hear how Kyle and Dennis
survived on their own.

The boys drove over to Stan and Terry's place. Stan did not have any
luggage. He got out of the snowcat, without saying a word and rushed into
the house . Terry just sat in the snowcat and started sobbing. Kyle and
Dennis were by his side immediately. They both knew that something serious
had happened but right now they just wanted to hold Terry and let him know
that they were there for him.

After a couple of minutes, Terry started talking. "Boys, you don't know how
I appreciate having you both here by my side. I just don't think I have the
courage, desire, or strength to go on. I am just about at the end of my
rope. I just want it all to end."

"Terry, I think the best thing for you right now is to get everything off
your chest and out in the open. I know something serious has happened
between you and Stan. I would guess that you two have split. Am I right?"
asked Kyle.

"Yes, you are! Stan is in the house getting his belonging together and will
be leaving very soon. I'm not going to go into details. I'll leave that to
Stan. He is the one to blame and must take the responsibility for his
rotten actions. We stopped in Bend and filed to have our domestic
partnership dissolved. It is over between us. Kyle, would you take him back
to the parking lot. I don't want to be around and see him leave. Dennis,
would you mind me walking to your house? I will wait there until he is
completely gone."

"Terry, you are in no condition to be by yourself. I will walk with you and
stay at the house until Kyle leaves. Then I want you to stay in the big
house with us for a few days. Somehow, we will get you through all of
this. Shall we go? Kyle, just leave Terry's things in the snowcat and we
can take care of them later. See you when you return," Dennis said.

"Thanks, Kyle. I owe you boys a big one." said Terry.

Dennis and Terry were almost to the big house, when the snowcat pulled
beside them. Stan rolled his window down, "Terry, I would at least like to
say good-bye. May I get out?"

"No, I have said all I am going to say. Just get out of my sight and leave
me alone. I should get a gun and put you in the ground where you belong!"
Terry shouted!

"Kyle, I think you had better be going before we have a real crisis on our
hands. I'll see you when you get back." said Dennis. The snowcat pulled out
of sight and Terry collapsed and fell into the snow bank.

Dennis was at his side immediately and was trying to help him up. "Leave me
alone, I just want to die. I will just stay here in the snow and it will
all be over in a few hours."

"Terry, I am not going to leave you. I will just lie here with you and we
can both freeze to death, together. That is much better than dying
alone. Now come on and let me help you into the house!" Dennis finally got
Terry on his feet and half carried him into the house.  Dennis threw a log
in the fireplace and went to the kitchen and made a hot buttered rum for
each of them. "Terry, here drink this. It'll give you a nice warm feeling
inside and make your cheeks rosy red. I know that you don't drink alcohol
and neither do I. Tonight, I think that a drink may help take the raw edge
off the both of us."

"Dennis, when did you learn to be a bartender?"

"You must remember that I am not a little boy. I have grown up since I came
here."

"I know! Just having you here has made me feel good on the inside. I think
I can talk about what has happen between Stan and me."

"Just take your time. If you need to take a break, then we will. We have
all night. Kyle will be back soon. Is someone going to meet Stan at the
parking lot?"

"Yes, his new lover!"

"I thought this may be the case. I am all ears, if you want to tell me
about it. Just remember, I am not trying to pry. You can tell me it is none
of my business, if you want but I would like to know what is causing all
this trouble and sorrow. If I am going to help you over the hurdles, I need
to know what is happening . Together we will figure out a way for you to
cope with your loss. I think maybe we should wait until Kyle returns. He
also needs to know also."

"This problem has nothing to do with you and Kyle. You don't have to get
involved. I will be out of here in a couple of days."

"Not going to happen. This is also our problem, also. You have been a big
brother to Kyle and me and it is time that we help big brother. You have
done so much for us and it is time for us to do something for you. I don't
want to hear any more about you leaving. Love you, man."

Terry completely lost it and started shaking and sobbing
uncontrollably. Dennis just sat held Terry in his arms. "Kyle will be back
soon. Terry, have you eaten anything today? I thought so. Why don't we go
into the kitchen, find something for a snack and put on a pot of coffee? We
have some roast beef in the frig and Kyle and I made a big blackberry
cobbler this afternoon," Dennis said hoping to relieve some of the pressure
Terry had built up.

Kyle returned and went into the kitchen. He could feel the tension in the
room. He was completely in the dark and couldn't figure out what had
happened.

"So did Stan tell you a lot of lies about what is going on between us?"
Terry asked sarcastically.

"Just the opposite. I bet he didn't say ten words during the whole trip. He
avoided my efforts to have a conservation. Terry, don't forget that I have
been in the same situation as you. I tried doing the same thing that you
and Stan are doing. I refused to talk to anyone, even my mom and dad. I
kept everything all bottled up inside me and it almost killed me. I was at
a point of committing suicide when a girl in one of my classes wouldn't
take no for an answer and got me talking. She did not try to pry but just
offered me a shoulder to cry on and listen to me. She was there for me. Now
Dennis and I are here for you when you are ready. We won't try to force
you. This is something you will have to decide for yourself," Kyle said
softly and giving comfort to Terry.

"Terry, my dad finally had to resign even after he has been in counseling
all this time. He just couldn't cope with his loss. As Kyle said, we each
have two shoulders for you to cry on." Dennis said choking back the
tears. "He is on a long, worldwide trip right now with his aunt and
uncle. I think the best thing for you to do is move into this house with
us. You don`t need a lot of memories staring at you all the time."  "I
think I should just get some of my things and move to parts unknown. You
two have enough to do just running Wilderness Experience without an extra
burden. I have heard that one can lose one's self in Alaska. So I just may
go there and get lost!"

"Forget it, Buddy. Dennis and I are in this for the long haul. I know that
we don't have any control over you. If push comes to shove, we will put a
ball and chain on you permanently and throw the key away. So don't fight
us, just work with us. Somehow, someway, we will try to smooth out some of
the rough spots and help you climb the highest mountain or swim the deepest
river ." Kyle said.  "Every thing happens for a reason. Sometimes it is
hard for us to understand why things happen. As Kyle said, we will try
everything in our powersto help but we can't do it alone. You have to do
your share as well." Dennis said.

"I will give you one month and if things are not working out then color me
gone! I think you are correct about moving in here with you. I don't think
I can even walk through the door of our place, I mean my place. You boys
will have to go in and get my things. I can tell you what I want and you
can toss all the rest in the lake." Terry said continuing to sob
uncontrollably.

"I think we need to get a couple more hot buttered rums down you and get
you in bed," Dennis said.  "I agree with you. I probably won't sleep but I
can give it a try. For one thing I am not accustomed to sleeping by
myself. I might as well get use to doing it because I have no other
choice." said Terry.

"You know, Terry, I think we can do something about that little thing. Kyle
and I have a super-sized king bed. There will be lots of room for the three
of us. We can just put you in the middle and snuggle all night!" exclaimed
Dennis.

"Only one thing, Dennis and I don't even own a pair of pjs. I for one don't
want sleep in my undies. Dennis and I have wondered what kind of equipment
you've hiding in your jeans. From the looks of how you fill them out, you
must have something to be proud of," grinned Kyle.  Terry replied, "I like
to sleep in the raw, myself. I must tell you, tonight is just for
looking. I have been curious about what you have and I don't think I will
be disappointed. I must say you two are good looking studs. I want to make
it perfectly clear nothing sexual. The two of you have something special
and I can't and won`t come between the two of you, understand?" said
Terry. Let' call it a night. I am just about exhausted!"

"Terry, I didn't mean to suggest any sexual. I understand that a little
look-see and touchy-touchy never hurt anyone," Kyle said grinning from ear
to ear.

The guys took turns posing for the other two and crawled into bed. "You
know Terry, Stan must have been out of his mind to let you go. He must not
be a size queen because not many guys would be bigger that you." Dennis
said reaching over and giving Terry's pride and joy a little squeeze.

"You know sex isn't the only thing in a relationship. Stan and I had a
great time in bed. Our problems have been building for about a year now. I
think you can easily say that we just fell out of love, or least Stan
did. He met a guy the first day we were in Hawaii and moved in with him
that first night. You don't know how close I came to buying a gun and
shooting both of them. I moved to another island and tried to enjoy what
time I had left and but that turned out to be a total flop. We even came
home on separate flights. Realty has really set in now. You two are going
to have your hands full, and I don't mean like you do now," Terry said.

Cuddled in one big ball, soon the three of them fell into a very sound
sleep .

Terry became more relaxed but did have his bad days. Kyle and Dennis were
always by his side and would pull him out of the dumps. They just kept
talking and hugging him. Evidently, this was exactly what Terry needed
most-a feeling of love, security, and companionship. A change was slowly
coming over Terry and he was acting more like his old self. It appeared
that he was on the path toward recovery.


TBC