Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:40:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Collins <joecollins7420@yahoo.com>
Subject: Cabin by the Lake part 2  Chapter 4

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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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The Cabin by the Lake part II
Chapter 4

One morning Dennis, Kyle and boys were sitting around the breakfast table
after eating too many hotcakes that Mom had cooked. "Kyle and Dennis, would
it be ok if Jeremy and I called you Daddy and Papa? If our adoption goes
through, then we can't continue to call you by your first names,"
questioned Joel.

"Yes!" said both Kyle and Dennis at the same time. They each grabbed a boy
and hugged them close to their chest.

"Jeremy and I have not decided which one of you will be Dad and who will be
Papa. We have almost decided of Daddy Dennis and Daddy Kyle. I think we are
going to flip a coin. There you two go again with those happy tears," said
Joel as he reached up and wiped a tear from Dennis' cheek.

"You know boys, I have waited all my life to be called Dad Or Papa. I like
them both but we will let you boys decide," said Kyle getting all choked
up.

"Now look, you two have made me all bubbly eyed," Mom said wiping tears
from her eyes.

"We're glad that Miss Judy found all of you when our family was killed in
the auto accident. I wanted to die too. Now I want to live. Love you both,"
said Joel.

"Me, too," cried Jeremy.

"Boys, we will know soon if the adoption goes through. I pray every day
that it does ," said Mom.

"Joel and I have been doing that every day since we came to live with
Dennis and Kyle. We heard them saying their prayers also and we were
include in them," Jeremy said beaming with pride.

"Joel and Jeremy, there is something that we must tell you. Remember we
talked with you about why Dennis and I live together and sleep in the same
bed?" There are a lot of people who don't agree with that idea. Some of the
churches even talk against gays and lesbians. We told you that two men are
said to be gay and two woman are lesbians," explained Kyle.

Kyle continued, "We have heard rumors that some of these people are going
protest at the courthouse when we go to the hearing. They will be led by
one of the ministers in town and he will probably be shouting that we will
be going to hell. The crowd is going to be yelling all kinds of nasty
things and will be carrying signs. They will probably scare you to
death. Dennis and I will each take one of you and lead you into the
courtroom, if we can`t sneak you in the back way. Once inside the
protesters can't say anything. If they do, the judge will have them removed
from the room."

Dennis said, "Mom, just stick to us like glue. One of our friends, who is
gay, is organizing a counter-protest group and will walk in with us. He is
going to try to stop them in their tracts. I don't know what he's going to
do or say. Our friends and family are going to enter the back door while we
are coming in through the front door, which will have policemen on duty to
keep the protestors in order and they will not let any physical harm come
to any of us. There may be protestors at both doors."

"I know that Dennis and Kyle have scarred you. We just wanted to warn you
ahead of time so that all of this wouldn't come as a surprise because then
you would be really scared. Just remember there is going to be a lot of
people on our side and will protect us. Some people may try to talk with
you. Just sing `Whistle a happy tune and I'll help you," Mom said.

"We wanted to let you know ahead of time, so that we could answer any
questions that you may have. For the next three days, if you think of
something, just ask and we will be completely honest and answer to the best
of our ability. I think all of us, you, too, Mom should go to the barn and
take care of the animals. I bet they are hungry also. Let's sing as we go!"
Dennis said.

There was a lot of tension and every one seemed to be tied in knots,
Therefore, a lot of singing took place. Mom was always at the piano playing
. The quartet was actually getting to sound pretty good. Mom suggested the
quartet choose a hymn and they could practice and sing it in church on
Sunday.

They selected `In the Garden'. Mom thought that Dennis with his base voice
should sing the verses solo and the other three join him in the chorus. It
would take their minds off the up coming court hearing on Monday afternoon.

Mom called Reverend Carl and asked him if it would be ok for them to
perform. She got his full attention and blessings with a definite yes. She
also called Dennis's Dad and Kyle's parents to make sure that they would be
there. Of course, they called friends, who called friends, etc. Should be a
nice turn out. Mom didn't tell Dennis because she knew that he would have a
heart attack.

At different times on Saturday, they rehearsed "In the Garden". Mom had
Kyle sing `Standing on the Promises' several time. "Mom, I know what you
are doing, you want me to sing a solo. At least you picked a song that I
know and a easy one to sing. Guess what? I will do it."

"Kyle, you have a beautiful tenor voice and I picked a song that will show
it off, nicely. Again, you sing the verses and you other three join in on
the chorus. Joel and Jeremy, I haven't forgotten you. I have a song for
you." She started playing `Do Lord' and the boys immediately started
singing. Kyle and Dennis joined the in the chorus.

"That was beautiful guys! I'm so proud of all of you," Mom said. "I think
that is enough. Let's stop for awhile and we can run through the songs one
more time before we go to bed."

Just before bed, they rehearsed the songs once again. "You guys sound just
like a pro quartet. I know you will make me proud. I can just hear the
congregation and Reverend Carl, now. I can almost predict that you will
have permanent jobs, Just don't give up your day jobs yet," said Mom.

"Mom, you had better not give up your day job. You are too, valuable here
at lake. Rev. Carl told me the other day that he was looking for a new
organist. The last one moved to Montana," Kyle mentioned.

"I hope he does. I would love to play organ in church again. I did years
ago and loved it. That is one thing I can do without leaving. I love it
here and I love all of you even more."

"Mom, you are the best ever and we don't want you to ever leave," said
Jeremy.

"Jeremy, I have no intentions of leaving. You are just stuck with me
forever."

"Yea!" shouted Joel, Kyle, and Dennis.

Everyone piled into the SUV and they headed to church. Rev. Carl was
standing on the front porch greeting people" Mom, I guess you know you
thrilled me to no end when you called and said the guys were going to sing.

"Reverend, there has been a change. The boys are going to sing three songs
and there will be solo parts in each song. I will accompany them on the
organ. I hope this doesn't upset your plans," said Mom.

"Not a problem. I will just run overtime. Just kidding, if need be I will
cut the sermon short. Shall we go inside. I have reserved the front pew for
you."

"I guess that is one way of filling the front Pew,' chuckle Dennis. Dennis
stopped short and looked around the room. He could not believe his
eyes. Every pew was filled and he spotted his dad, Kyle's parents, and lots
of friends.

"Mom, I bet you had something to do with all this," moaned Dennis.

"Me! Now would I do something like that?"

"Yes!' replied Dennis.

The Reverend Carl took his place at the podium and after the opening prayer
he said "We are going to change the procedure around a little
today. Mrs. Jones and her crew are going open the services with three
songs. I haven't heard them yet but I have a feeling we are in for a
treat. So Mrs. Jones, when you are ready.

Mom took her place at the organ and the quartet took their place beside the
organ. She played the opening prelude and Dennis started singing in his
beautiful base voice and the other guys joined him in the chorus. The
audience was singing along with them very softly.

"Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! Dennis you brought tears to my eyes but I
was not the only one. Ladies and Gentlemen this was only the warm up there
is more to come."

Again Mom played the prelude and this time Kyle did the solo on the verses
and the other three did the back-up. Kyle voice seemed to vibrate of the
walls and again the people sang along softly.

"What a treat! Have you noticed Kyle and Dennis each sang a solo part. I
would almost bet that Joel and Jeremy will be next. I can't wait. So take
it away boys!" said Rev. Carl. It became very quite, and the audience
waited with anticipation.

Unknown to anyone Joel and Jeremy decided to each sing a solo part and
would alternated on the verses. Jeremy started singing, Mom gave them a
puzzled look but kept on playing. Everyone in the audience stood and sang
softly again and clapped in time to the music. This wound the boys up and
they really put on a show. At the end the audience started clapping and
asking for more. Mom just start playing again and the two boys did their
part.

"I don't know how I could follow this performance. So I don't think I will
even try. I think that the worship service today will be in the form of
songs. That is if I can persuade the group to lead you." stated Rev. Carl.

"May Jeremy and I sit down and just let Kyle and Dennis lead the singing. I
am afraid that we wouldn't know all the songs," asked Joel.  The Reverend
replied, "You certainly may, I see a man and woman, that must be your
grandparents, moving apart making room for you sit. Thanks boys, you did
great." Again the audience clapped. "For the rest of the time we will take
requests, so take out your hymnals and tell us what page. I must warn you
if the Kyle and Dennis don't know the song, then you get to be the song
leader," chuckle Rev. Carl

A little gray haired lady stood up. "I would like request page 74. This is
my favorite song."

"Guess what? The very first song and we don't know it. Just kidding, that
is one of my favorite songs also. Would you like to come up and help us?"
asked Mom.

"I would be delighted too," said the woman who was on her way to the
front. She may be petite but she has mighty fine soprano voice and enough
volume that everyone in the building could hear it.

So it went for the rest of the service. Most everyone who requested a song
came to the from to help lead. Finally, Rev. Carl said the closing prayer.
"I have two announcements. Tomorrow afternoon, Dennis and Kyle have their
hearing on the adoption of Joel and Jeremy. There is going to be a anti-gay
rally at the courthouse. We would like to have everyone join us in a
pro-rally and signs would be most welcome. I am sure the TV cameras will be
on. There will be refreshments in the hall. I understand Joel and Jeremy
made all the cookies. Relax, they were under the supervision of Loretta.
You have sampled her cooking before so you know it will be good. Thanks
Loretta and boys. Thanks guys for the superb job of singing today. Mom how
would to like to become the Church organist. Mrs. Polk's husband was
transferred out town, so now we are without one."

"I would love to. Everyone knows that I have nothing to do but baby sit
four boys," Mom and the entire congregation laughed.

"All I have left to say is Head for the cookies!" said Rev. Carl.TBC