Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:54:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Collins <joecollins7420@yahoo.com>
Subject: Cabin by the Lake part 2   Chapter 5

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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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The Cabin by the Lake part II
Chapter 5

The next morning, Joel and Jeremy went to court with Kyle's parents. They
were going to meet Judy in the back and she was going to take them in the
back way to avoid the protestors out front.

About thirty protestors showed up. The pro-group showed up and formed a
double ring, locked arms and surrounded the anti-group. The pros started
chanting `we shall overcome.' The women inside the ring started crying and
hugging their children close. The leader of the pro group stepped forward
and everyone became quite. "Ladies, you have nothing to fear. We came here
for a peaceful anti-protest and we have a legal permit to hold this
gathering. It is my understanding the that there was no permit requested or
issued to the people in the center of the ring. You may all be taken to
jail if the police chief decides to arrest you. Reverend, I understand that
you are being investigated for molesting a minor and that charges may be
filed."

"Leroy, I told you not to tell anyone! Now look at all the trouble you have
caused. You just wait until I get my hands on you. You rotten little, fag!"
yelled the Reverend.

"I didn't tell anyone, honest!" cried a 9 year old boy.

"He is telling the truth, I just made it up about you being investigated. I
think the police chief might be talking with you now," said the leader of
the pro group.

"Right you are, Leon. I am going to arrest the Reverend and haul his ass
off to jail. I will get a search warrant and search his house and the
church. It is hard to say what we will find.," said the chief.

"You can't do this. I am innocent. Someone with a cell phone call my lawyer
and tell him to come down immediately," shouted the Reverend.

"That won't be necessary, I am already here and I will add you are no
longer my client. You'll have to find another attorney to hire. I am
through with you. Your retainer fee will be returned to you. I think you
are going to need it and probably a lot more," said the Reverend's
ex-attorney."

"Chief, I heard every thing that has been going on. I have signed a search
warrant for you. Now you can go and complete your search. Good Luck!" said
a judge not connected with the adoption case.

"Thank you, your honor." said the chief. "I am not going to charge the rest
of you if you leave immediately. You, Reverend will be going to jail. Turn
around so I can put these handcuffs on you."

"He is not my pastor. I am leaving his church," said a woman with two boys
about eleven years of age. "I would like to come into your office and meet
with you. My boys told me something that shocked me and I think this is
something you should know about."

"I will be free about 4:00 if you would like to come in then. The Reverend
again?"

"Yes, That is fine. I will be there."

The circle split and the protesters left in a hurry. They were in shock and
filled with disbelief.

Several paused for a minute and talked with Reverend Carl. They wanted to
know if they would be welcome in his church. "Our doors are open to
anyone. Only one thing, all hatred and prejudices-racial, gender, sexual
and etc will be left at the door. In our church all people are treated as
equals. We live by the Golden Rule and expect all to do the same."

"Hey, Dennis and Kyle, lead the way. We are all behind you," shouted
someone in the crowd.

Just as soon as Dennis and Kyle walked through the door, Joel and Jeremy
were by their sides and threw their arms around their waist. Dennis and
Kyle took the boys by the hand and walked toward the front of the
room. Their lawyer told them they could sit on the front row with him.

The judge entered and sat in her chair. She rapped her gravel and said "I
would just like to let you know that this is not a trial and will not be
handled as such. It is a hearing but I still expect to have you tell the
truth. I will have you sworn in."

"Mrs. Judy Clark, would you please come to the witness chair. I need your
testimony for the record. I know you have given me a copy but I have a
couple of questions. First of all, I understand that you and the family are
good friends. I would like to know how long you have known them and how did
you met?"

"I have known Kyle and Dennis for almost 3 years. They came into my office
during the Christmas season and told me about their operation at Elk
Lake. They wanted to know if I had three needy families that would not be
having a Christmas. I took them to the homeless shelter and introduced them
to three families. One of the families is working for them now and is in
the courtroom. The other two have left the area but still keep in
contact. Kyle and Dennis brought us all out to Elk Lake for a stay at their
Bed and Breakfast. Everyone was given new winter play clothes plus regular
winter clothes. We spent the most wonderful week having fun in the
snow. When it was time to leave everyone had tears running down their
cheeks. They were given a Christmas with presents galore. They will
remember the rest of their lives."

"Was this just a one time thing or did it continue?" asked Judge Riley.

"We had another celebration the next year. I have already been told that we
will have another this Christmas. They make donations to the shelter and my
department on a regular basis. If I find a family in need or if someone
loses their house in a fire, etc., Dennis and Kyle are first in line to
help."

Only one more question, "How did Joel and Jeremy get placed in home of
Dennis and Kyle?"

"The boys lost their entire family in a car accident. All my foster homes
were full and I had no place for the boys. I knew that they were in severe
emotional stress and would need a lot of tender, loving care. I knew just
the place that would satisfy all their needs. I called Dennis and Kyle and
they didn't hesitate to take the boys. I have had a psychologist working
with the boys and she can't believe the emotional stability the boys
have. Thanks to Dennis and Kyle."

"Thank you, Mrs. Clark, you may step down, now"

"I see no need to call any character witnesses. I can see by the size of
the audience and how the situation outside was handled, that Kyle and
Dennis are well liked and are respected members of this community. From
what Mrs. Clark had to say I can tell what kind of people they are. I have
found nothing but good in the character reports that I read."

"I would like to talk with Joel and Jeremy privately in my chambers."

"Please may we stay out here with Kyle and Dennis?"

"Are you sure that you want to stay out here with all these people."

"Yes, Ma'am. We know a lot of them and part of them are going to be our new
family," said Joel.

"Boys, do you really understand what is going on here today?" asked Judge
Riley.

"Yes, there were a lot of people outside that didn't like gays. And since
Dennis and Kyle are domestic partners, those people were trying to stop you
from letting Kyle and Dennis adopt us. We lost our parents and all our
grandparents in that terrible car wreck. Judy, I mean Mrs. Clark took us
out to stay with Dennis and Kyle. They liked us so well that they asked if
we would like to stay forever. Jeremy and I said Yes! We want them to
become our new Dad and Papa."

"Do you know what it means to be gay?'

"Oh, yes, Dennis and Kyle told us. It is when two men fall in love with
each other. There is another word for two women but I forgot what it
is. They talk to us all the time and if we have any questions they will
answer them for us. They won't tell us what they do in the bedroom."

"Thank you, Joel. I won't ask you any more questions. What about you Jeremy
do you want to say anything."

"Yes. Are you going to make Dennis and Kyle our Dads? I sure hope so
because I really love them," said Jeremy.

"Jeremy, I'll tell you in a few minutes but I need to talk with a few more
people and I'll tell you first. Okay?"

"Okay"

"I understand the Kyle's parents and Dennis's dad and his partner are in
the room. Please come and have a seat with your sons. Thank you. Are there
any grandparents here?"

"No, your honor. Nether Kyle or I have any living grandparents," said
Dennis

"Is it okay if Mom comes and sits with us. She really isn't our Mom but she
lives with us and we all call her Mom," asked Jeremy.  "Of course she
can. Mom, come on down!"

"How do you really feel about Kyle and Dennis adopting? Do you think this
is a good idea or not."  Jennie started crying, "I'm sorry, Your Honor. I
have always wanted grandchildren but I accepted the fact that I would never
have any. We have all talked to our boys about adopting. So I am glad to
say that I am overjoyed."

"What the rest of you?"

"I feel the same way as Jennie. I think that we are all in agreement," said
Dennis' dad.

"Thank you. Is there anyone in the room that would like to speak against
this adoption? I don't hear anyone. Jeremy would you come up here and let
me whisper in your ear?

Jeremy didn't say anything but just went up to Judge Riley. She bent down
and whispered in his ear. He immediately let out a scream and start jumping
up and down and crying.

"Jeremy, use your very big voice and tell everyone what I just told you."

"She said, "Yes!" Shouted Jeremy and ran back to Kyle and Dennis. Everyone
was standing, shouting and clapping.

After a few minutes, Judge Riley raised her hands and the people sat and
became very quite.

"I have just a couple more things to do and then you can celebrate some
more. Joel and Jeremy, Congratulations, you are now officially sons of Kyle
and Dennis. I have already signed the papers. You can take their names if
you want."

"Your Honor, before they answer, We would like to say that We would like
for the boys to keep the name Snyder. We want them to remember their
parents. Kyle and I have talked it over and have decide to legally change
our names to Snyder, if this okay with the boys."

"This is very unusual but Joel and Jeremy it is your decision. What do you
say?"

The boys whispered to each other and finally shouted, "Yes" Now the tears
really started flowing.

"Kyle and Dennis, I have paper work needed to legally change you name in my
office. If you can stop by Tomorrow , we'll get the process started."

"Thank You! Dennis and I would like to invite every one out the lake for a
big barbeque celebration on Saturday the 17. Please call the office
tomorrow and let us know how many will be coming with you. If no one is
around, please leave a message. No need to bring anything. Your Honor, you
are invited also."

"Joel and Jeremy you are now legally our sons. Look! Your new grandpa and
Grandma are headed this way. Right behind them are your granddad and
grandpapa. I can't tell who is more excited-you two boys the grandparent ,
Mom, or us. I know one thing I bet you are in line for a lot of hugs and
kisses, starting now," said Dennis grabbing one boy and Kyle the other.
"The rest of you will just have to form a line and wait your turn. This has
to be the best day of our lives."TBC