Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 10:16:11 -0400
From: Ronnie <lakesinclairsstories@gmail.com>
Subject: Not what I thought escape meant Chapter 28

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"Not what I thought escape meant."
Chapter 28

Max woke to find Carl curled up on the couch with him.  He was not sure
what time Carl came into the living room since it seemed that he never went
to sleep.  Slipping off the couch he stopped as Carl moaned and stretched.
Walking down the hall he looked in the bedroom to see Brian on his side
with Ty spooned behind him with his arms around him.  Brian was holding his
hand over Ty's.  The twins were in bed with Brian and Ty where earlier they
were on the floor.  Going into the master bedroom Max pulled on a pair of
jogging pants over his shorts and a coat without a shirt.  Passing through
the kitchen Max mashed the button on the coffee pot.  Quietly going out the
back door Max walked across the light dusting of snow to the barn.

Max was lost in another world and not even aware of how cold his body was.
"Are you alright baby ?" Carl said as he wrapped his arms around Max.  Max
was stiff and cold but not responsive.  "Baby you are about to freeze.
Come back in the house." Carl said.  Turning Max around he saw that Max's
face was swollen including his eyes from all the crying.  "Please talk to
me Max." Carl said lifting Max's chin so that he was looking into Max'
eyes.  "You are speaking to me ?" Max asked in a very hoarse voice.  "Baby
I love you.  Why would I not speak to you ?" Carl said.  "I fucked up
Carl.  I really fucked up last night." Max said.  "It will be alright
honey.  Everything will be fine with Brian." Carl said.  "No Carl.  I
fucked up royally.  I could shoot myself." Max said.  "Don't you ever talk
like that." Carl said.  "No babe.  I would never do that.  That is just how
bad and ashamed I am of myself. " Max said.  "Lets get you inside and get
you warm before you get sick.  Your skin is even cold." Carl said.  "No.  I
can't face Brian.  I just can't." Max said.  "Come with me.  You wont face
him until later." Carl said.

Carl set Max down on the patio.  He entered the back door and found Ty and
Brian in the kitchen.  "How is Uncle Max ?" Brian asked.  "He's not good
right now.  I need you to do me a favor." Carl said.  "Where is he ?" Brian
asked.  "I found him and he is fine.  I just need to get him in the house
and into the master bathroom unnoticed." Carl said.  " I need to go do some
shopping.  If you don't mind you and the boys can come with me." Ty said.
"We can do that." Brian said.  "Hold on I have a better idea." Carl said
and picked up his phone.  "Hey sis, do you mind two little helpers for a
while today ?" Carl asked.  "Sure is everything alright ?" Mary said.  "It
will be.  Just a small snag here but I need the boys out of the house for a
while."  Carl said.  "Sure I will send the boys over on the gator to get
them." Mary said.  "Love ya sis.  I hope you know that." Carl said.
"Alright.  You two are going shopping and the boys are going to Mary's."
Carl said.  "Are you sure ?" Brian asked.  "Don't you start too.  Just go
and shop and have a good time." Carl said.  "Now Ty you take Brian and get
him in the shower and get him dressed.  I am going to get Max in before I
wake the boys.  We can dress them after you are ready." Carl said.  "Um are
you sure I need to help him shower and dress ?" Ty said shyly.  "You two
are grown ass men now get." Carl laughed.

Once in the master bathroom Carl began to fill the huge tub with warm
water.  Max had warmed up enough to begin to shiver some.  Carl pulled
Max's jogging pants and shorts off and helped him into the tub.  "I am
going to help get the boys ready.  I will be back as soon as I can." Carl
said.  Max still quiet just slid down further in the warm water.  "I love
you baby." Carl said.  "I love you too." Max said as the tears began to
stream down his cheek again.  The boys were running around jumping and
laughing.  They were going to ride the gator to Aunt Mary's.  The boys were
wrapped up snug and warm and passed out their kisses and hugs including Ty
before they headed out.  "Are you sure about this ?" Brian asked.  "Yes I
am sure.  If you two are back in time will you stay and eat supper with us
Ty ?" Carl asked.  "Sure if its alright." Ty said.  "Buddy its always
alright.  Neither of you have done anything wrong.  I will have it all
sorted out by the time you get home."  Carl said.  About that time Daryl
walked in the back door.  "Everything alright ?" Daryl asked.  "It will be
Bro but all I have this morning is coffee.  There wont be breakfast." Carl
said.  "You want something from Flo's ?" Daryl asked.  "No I will be fine
but thanks.  Now you two get going.  I have to see about Max." Carl said
hugging the two quickly and heading down the hall.

"I hate to ask this but I need to stop at my place and take a shower and
change.  Do you mind ?" Ty said as he pulled out of the driveway.  "No
that's cool." Brian said.  "Do you know what's going on with Max or am I
over stepping ?" Ty asked.  "I know exactly what's wrong.  He swore to me
when I was a little boy that he would never act towards me or use the tone
with me that my father always did but last night he did." Brian said.
"Shit." Ty said.  "Yeah I felt like I was facing my father for a minute.
Uncle Carl came in and put a stop to it.  He got kind of ugly with Uncle
Max." Brian said.  "Sorry about that buddy.  Was it because of us last
night ?" Ty asked.  "Not really.  I think that Uncle Max was just concerned
about all of us.  Me, you, the boys.  He didn't want anyone hurt and it
just all came out wrong." Brian said.  "Well he has a point.  I can
appreciate his concern." Ty said.  "Me too.  He told me that he would not
have me hurting you." Brian said.  "Me ?" Ty said.  "Yes.  He said that you
had lived a tough life and he would not stand by and let me hurt you."
Brian said.  "You know that Max was more concerned about you don't you ?"
Ty said.  "I know.  He was making sure he had my attention.  Damn I don't
want to go home but it may be the best thing." Brian said.  "I know you
have to go home but believe me its not for the best." Ty said.

Carl stripped off his clothes and stepped into the tub..  "Lean up baby."
Carl said.  Slipping in behind Max he pulled max back so that his head was
resting under his chin.  Carl heard and felt the long sigh that Max
released as his body relaxed.  "Relax sweet heart. I 've got you." Carl
whispered.  It was silent for about ten minutes.  "You must hate me." Max
said.  "What in the world would make you think that ?" Carl said.  "For
what I said last night.  What I did to Brian.  How you had to talk to me to
get me to stop." Max said.  "No babe I don't hate you.  Last night I had to
defuse the situation." Carl said.  "I know and thank you." Max said.  "What
exactly was that all about last night ?  I thought you were happy about Ty.
" Carl said.  "I don't know what happened.  I have always wanted Brian to
be the happiest man on earth.  I guess I was just afraid that this was all
too fast and too new and he was going to be hurt and be in Georgia and me
here." Max said.  "I know its quick but I have seen a glow in Brian that I
have never seen." Carl said.  "I know I saw that too.  I just fucked this
up and went about it all wrong." Max said.  "It will be alright baby." Carl
said.  "No it wont.  I haven't seen that look on Brian's face since he was
three.  I went by to see him one day.  I pulled up in the yard and Brian
was standing in a mud puddle in just his underwear.  His little head was
bowed and he was crying.  His father was standing outside the mud puddle
hollering at him telling him to stay in that mud puddle like the dirty
little bastard he was.  Brian was so upset he wet himself.  I got to him
just after my brother drew back and slapped him across the face.  I
snatched Brian out of the puddle and beat my brother ass and shoved his
face in the puddle.  I took Brian to my house and I cleaned him up.
Standing in the bathroom that day I told him and swore to him and to God
that I would never take that tone with him as long as he lived.  Last night
he came in for help and found his fucking father.  All I could see was that
devastated three year old boy standing in the mud puddle crying with his
own piss running down his leg." Max said and began to cry again.

Max calmed some with Carl rubbing his neck and chest.  "What had Brian done
to make his dad say that to him ?" Carl asked.  "From what my sister in law
told me was that she had fixed Brian a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
He dropped part of it on the floor and she told him to put it in the
trash.  My brother was home and found out and made Brian dig it out of the
trash and eat it.  She said he was shouting at Brian the whole time about
how much Brian cost him and how he wasn't going to waste good groceries.
My sister in law said that Brian got the sandwich out of the trash.  By
then she had put coffee grounds and also poured some grease in there.  She
said that on the second bite Brian got sick and threw up.  My brother was
in such a rage by that point he grabbed Brian and carried him outside and
threw him in the mud puddle. " Max said.  "Damn baby.  I would have
probably killed your brother." Carl said.  "I would have but Brian was
standing their watching and he was so upset he had not only pissed himself
but he had soiled himself too.  I was not about to leave him there in the
first place but after that I knew my brother would have gone into a even
worse rage." Max said.  "Brian's Mom didn't try to stop him ?" Carl asked.
"I am the only one that has ever given a shit about Brian.  My brother says
he hates him so because he blames him for his life.  He says if Brian's
mother had not gotten pregnant he could have married someone else." Max
said.  "Aren't they still together ?" Carl asked.  "Yes they are and Brian
has been gone for probably thirteen years or so.  My brother has never
raised his voice or acted ugly in anyway towards my sister in law.  He took
it all out on Brian." Max said.  "Well baby I know that everything will be
alright.  Brian didn't want to leave.  He was too concerned about you."
Carl said.  At that point Carl pulled Max even tighter because what had
been small cries turned into a full on almost nervous break down.

"Nice place you got here?" Brian said as they entered Ty's small house.
"Its not much but its fine for me." Ty said.  "I like it." Brian said.
"Make yourself at home.  I will jump in the shower real quick and then we
can head out." Ty said.  Brian walked around the small house as he heard
the water running in the shower.  Ty's house was small but comfortably
decorated.  There were no scarves on the lamps and it was more masculine
but still nicely done.  The water had stopped as Brian walked down the hall
towards the bedroom.  The door was only partially closed so Brian walked
through.  He almost lost his breath as he saw Ty standing in front of a
floor length mirror combing his hair.  Brian stood for a second but could
not resist.  Walking over he reached out and with the back of his hand he
ran his hand down Ty's side and across his bare ass cheek.  "Not fair.  Not
fair at all." Ty whispered.  Brian moved behind him and wrapped his arms
around Ty.  "Why do you say that ?" Brian said.  Ty turned around in
Brian's arms and began to unbutton his shirt.  Pushing it over his
shoulders the shirt fell only hanging by the part tucked in his jeans.
"Fair now ?" Brian whispered.  "Not even close." Ty said as he unbuckled
Brian's belt.  Unzipping Brian's pants and pushing them and the underwear
down at the same time Ty looked into Brian's eyes.  "Closer now." Ty
whispered.

Brian leaned over and kissed Ty lightly on the lips.  The kiss lingered
with no tongue.  The next attempt Brian's tongue was exploring Ty's mouth
while his hands explored Ty's back and ass cheeks.  Trying to move
backwards toward the bed Brian almost tripped on his own jeans.    When
Brian felt the bed hit the back of his legs he spun Ty around and lay him
on the bed.  Sliding Ty into the middle Brian lay down between Ty's legs
pressing his aching cock against Ty's now raging cock too.  "Brian baby.
Lets not go too far too fast." Ty said.  "I don't want to have sex.  Well
yes I do but that can wait.  I want to hold you.  Feel your body against
mine.  I want to look into your eyes and then kiss you deeply." Brian
said.  "Baby you keep talking like that and you are going to have to stick
that gorgeous cock of your up my ass." Ty whispered.  "All in time if you
want me too.  This may not be fair because I don't think I can return the
favor." Brian said.  "I never want you too.  I hate being a top.  I had
rather receive." Ty said.  Brian leaned back down and kissed Ty again.
Rolling over so that Ty was on top they continued their kiss as Ty was
about to burst.  Both hands were on Ty's ass cheeks.  Kneading them and
then pulling them apart to expose Ty's rosebud.  "Damn you are making this
so hard." Ty said.  "What this ?" Brian said as he reached between them and
circled a finger around Ty's cock.  "That too." Ty laughed.

"Aunt Mewy can you help me and Shane bake some cookies for Unca Carl and
Unca Max for Christmas presents ?" Shawn asked.  "Baby I will be glad too.
What kind do you want to make ?" she asked.  "I want chocite chip for Unca
Carl." Shawn said.  "I want pemut butter for Unca Max." Shane said.  "I
tell you what.  Christmas is next week so I will come get you two before
Christmas and we will make them so they will be fresh.  Is that alright ?"
she asked.  "Yes mam." they both said.  "What about your daddy ?" Mary
asked.  "I am going to draw him a picture." Shane said.  "Me too." Shawn
added.  "Tell you what.  We will draw his pictures the same day we make the
cookies.  Will that be alright ?" Mary asked.  "We love you Aunt Mewy."
Shawn said walking over and hugging her and then kissing her on the lips.
"Me too." followed by Shawn.  "I love both of you too." Mary said.  "Is
Unca Max and daddy still mad at each other ?" Shane asked.  "No baby.  They
weren't mad at each other." Mary said.  "Uh huh.  Unca Carl ended up in
daddies bed last night cause he was cryin' " Shawn said.  "Yeah me and
Shawn slept on the floor until Ty go there.  He put us in the bed with
them." Shane said.  "Don't you two worry  Grown ups act like kids
sometimes.  They are not mad anymore." Mary said.  "Well they may be when I
get through with them.  Acting the fool around these babies." Mary thought.

Brian sat on the edge of his bed with his hands up to his face.  "Hey
babe.  What's wrong ?" Ty asked.  "I am so sorry.  That was the best
blowjob I have ever had.  I am sorry that I was sloppy trying to return the
favor." Brian whispered.  "You have nothing to be ashamed of." Ty said.  "I
know you didn't enjoy that as much as I did." Brian said.  "Have you ever
had a dick in your mouth before now ?" Ty asked.  "No." Brian said.  "Did
it freak you out ?" Ty asked.  "No.  I thought it might but I really like
it.  I just didn't know what to do." Brian said.  "Well I think you did
pretty damn good if that was the first time your lips and tongue has ever
touched a cock." Ty said.  "Your just being nice." Brian said.  "Oh no sir
mister.  Yes you will get better and more comfortable with practice but I
promise you my dick wont shoot if its not happy." Ty said.  "I thought you
did that to keep from hurting my feelings." Brian said.  Ty turned Brian's
face towards him and with a deep kiss both men could taste the left over
fluids from their blowjobs mixing.  "Brian I promise you.  I can not shoot
on command.  If the stimulation is not right I don't shoot.  Just doesn't
work that way.  Hell I wish I could will myself to cum.  It would give my
right hand a rest." Ty laughed.  "So you weren't disappointed ?" Brian
asked.  "Not at all.  Brian you are sex on two feet.  You are the sexiest
and sweetest man that I have ever been with." Ty said and pulled Brian back
onto the bed on top of him.  Brain ran his hand down Ty's side and lightly
squeezed on his firm ass cheeks.  "I can't believe it." Brian said.  "What
babe ?" Ty whispered and kissed Brian's neck.  "I am naked in the bed with
the absolutely sexiest body I have ever seen.  I want so bad to hold you
tight and slide my cock inside you it almost hurts." Brian said.  "In time
baby.  But right now we need to shower again and get to shopping or we will
go back tonight empty handed." Ty laughed.  "I want you to know that its
not just sex I want from you.  I could do without that if I had to." Brian
said.  "Lets talk while we shop.  We have a distance issue.  I may even
have to become a nurse in Georgia." Ty whispered.  "You would do that ?"
Brian asked.  "Its an option.  I am falling for a Georgia peach with two of
the sweetest little boys I have ever met." Ty said.  "The boys don't scare
you ?" Brian whispered.  By this time Ty and Brian were almost nose to nose
looking deep into each others eyes.  "If things worked out and you didn't
chase me off I would be honored to raise your boys with you." Ty
whispered.  "If that happens they will be our boys." Brian said as he
leaned further down for an almost animal wild passionate kiss.

Carl had gotten Max out of the tub and put him in the bed.  Max had gotten
so stressed he had a migraine.  Laying there holding Max he finally
realized just how strong the bond was between Max and Brian.  He understood
now why Max was so devastated at the way he treated Brian.  Slipping out of
the bed he dressed quickly and went out to see how the siding was coming
along.  "Hey Bro.  How goes it inside ?" Daryl asked.  "Better.  I think
that it will be alright this evening when Brian gets back and I can talk to
him and Max together. " Carl said.  "I am glad that Brian is with that Ty
fella.  I have met him a couple of times at the hospital.  He seems to be a
great guy and besides seeing the two of them last night, hell they have it
worse than you and Max and that's saying a lot." Daryl said.  "You really
think so ?" Carl said.  "Damn Carl.  I guess we need to get you glasses.
Hell those two were all Mary could talk about last night." Daryl said.
Carl told him quickly of Brian's job situation and what he planned to do
with his money.  He also told him that he and Max had talked and that he
wanted to offer Brian the position to run the ranch.  He told him that he
had not discussed it with Brian because he wanted to discuss it with Max
and then with Daryl and Mary first.  He really didn't care what Joe
thought.  Daryl almost lunged at Carl and grabbed him in a hard bear hug.
"Finally Bro.  You are thinking with your head. " Daryl said as he let Carl
go.  "You think Mary will object ?" Carl said.  "Bro she will beat your ass
like you two were young 'uns if you don't make this work.  Hell when I went
home for lunch she was already working on the twins trying to get them to
call her Nana instead of Aunt Mary." Daryl laughed.  "You guys really do
care about Max, Brian and the twins don't you ?" Carl said.  "Bro I am
taking you to get those glasses.  Too much is passing you by that you just
don't notice.  Mary is already blocking out dates that our boys will be out
of school so we can go to Georgia to see the three of them." Daryl
laughed.  "Does she have a problem if Ty stays in the picture ?" Carl
asked.  "Not after last night.  After she saw him with the kids and how
they reacted together she kept saying.  "Perfect match all the way
around."  Hell Flo even agreed." Daryl said.

Max emerged as the sun began to set.  "Feeling better sweetheart ?" Carl
said.  "Better.  My head is sore and my mouth dry but I feel better." Max
said trying to smile.  "Well you just take a seat.  I asked Ty to stay for
supper and I don't know what time they will be back.  I sent those two
shopping. " Carl said.  "I am fine.  I will cook supper." Max said.  "You
already have.  I took out some meat sauce you made from the freezer so as
the twins would say,  We are having basketti for supper." Carl laughed.
"Well let me do the salad and the bread then." Max said.  "Babe I wish you
would just set down and rest." Carl said.  "I need to move around anyway.
My joints hurt like hell." Max said.  "As upset as you were you should be
dehydrated." Carl said walking over and wrapping his arms around Max.
"Ummm.  As long as you still wrap your arms around me I know everything
will be alright." Max said.  "Baby I understand now why you were so upset
but you have to realize that Brian is no longer a three year old standing
in a mud puddle.  He will be fine." Carl said.  "I know. I just......" Max
started.  "Ssshhhh.  It will all be fine." Carl said.  About that time the
driveway alarm sounded.  "They are back early." Carl said.  Making his way
to the door he opened it to find Mary standing there.  "Where are the twins
?" Carl asked looking behind her.  "They are spending the night at my
house.  I came to get some clothes." Mary said.  "Oh did you talk to Brian
?" Carl asked.  "No and I am not going to.  When those babies tell me that
their daddy and Uncle Max are fighting I aint asking nobody shit.  You guys
need to straighten whatever it is out but leave those two precious babies
out of it." Mary said.  "They heard ?" Max said.  "You more than anybody
should realize that children know more than we give them credit for.  When
they told me that they slept on the floor while Carl was trying to calm
their daddy and that when Ty got there he put them in the bed with him and
Brian I almost blew a gasket." Mary said.  Max's new found energy was
gone.  All he could do was turn around and walk back towards the bedroom.
"And if all of this is about Ty and Brian possibly being gay then I am
disappointed in you both.  He may be the best thing to happen to Brian and
those precious babies.  Sweep around your own porch before you go sweeping
around others." Mary called out.

Carl sat Mary down and told her about his conversation with Max and about
his concerns.  Mary gasp a couple of times at some of the things that Carl
had said but listened closely.  Carl also told her of both his and Max's
concerns of Brian and also Ty getting hurt since there is a major
difference between Wyoming and Georgia.  "Daryl told me about your plan
when he got home.  Little brother I know you are fairly convincing when you
want to be but in this case you better pull out all the stops.  Whether it
works with Ty or not we want Brian and the boys here.  I finally got Shawn
to call me Nana and Shane is trying to remember.  He does the Nana Mary.  I
figured it had to be something serious because I can see the love for Brian
that Max has in his eyes.  The boys are staying with me tonight.  When I
come back tomorrow if you guys don't have this shit taken care of then they
will stay again." Mary said.  "Oh don't worry I plan on it all being talked
out before everyone goes to bed.  Max was scared too that I was mad at him
and wouldn't speak to him again." Carl said.  "I guess I need to go speak
to him before I leave.  Just promise you will fix this.  If not I will."
Mary said kissing Carl on the cheek as she headed to the bedroom.  A few
minutes later Mary came into the kitchen with the boys clothes.  Carl
turned around and saw a tear in her eye.  "What's wrong sis ?" Carl asked.
"I had a long talk with Max.  I didn't fuss at him.  I told him I
understood but I hoped he understood my concerns with the babies.  He said
he did and I assured him I was not upset with him and that I still wanted
him as my brother in law." Mary said.  "Thanks sis.  You know I love you."
Carl said.  "You better." Mary laughed.

Brian and Ty had finished shopping for the day.  Brian was driving home as
they chatted.  "Ugh.. I don't know that I want to go back to that house
right now." Brian said.  Ty reached over and laced his fingers in Brian's
on the console.  "It will be alright Brian.  I know they both love you to
death and that they are concerned.  It will be fine.  I think I will go
home so that you guys can fix this." Ty said.  "Please stay.  I know that
is asking a lot but I will feel more comfortable with you there." Brian
said.  "If its alright with your Uncles then I will." Ty said.  As they
turned in the driveway Brian took a deep breath.  Ty pulled his hand up and
kissed the back of it which seemed to calm Brian instantly.

"What's your issue ?  I just let you out ?" Carl said as Bo began to bark
and run to the door.  Carl had been so busy he had not paid attention to
the driveway alarm.  Ty came through the door first with an arm load of
bags followed by Brian at a much slower pace.  "Hey guys.  Put your bags
down.  Supper is almost ready." Carl said.  "Where are the boys ?" Ty
asked.  "Spending the night at Mary's.  I know she didn't ask you Brian but
she didn't ask me either.  They told her that you and Max were fighting and
she didn't give an option." Carl said.  Brian just sat on the love seat and
lowered his head.  "Enough of that.  I have dealt with your Uncle Max all
day.  Tonight we will get this all out in the open and tomorrow it will be
history." Carl said.  "I guess I need to go home so you guys can talk." Ty
said.  "Don't you dare move.  This concerns you too and besides I may need
your help.  I am a big guy but I don't know that I can referee these two."
Carl laughed.  "You know it will be nothing like that." Brian said.  "Who
knows with you two.  I know it wont but I have a question.  Do you care
about Ty ?" Carl asked.  "Yes.  I care about him a lot." Brian said.  "Well
tonight everything gets put on the table.  Ty will find out a few things
about your past that will explain some of this.  Ty do you care about Brian
and the twins ?" Carl asked.  "So much it scares me." Ty said.  "Alright
then.  Tonight Brian will also find out some of your past secrets.  No need
in going any further until its only the future and the past is just that.
The past." Carl said.  "Yes sir." they both said.  "Now Brian.  Go get your
Uncle Max.  Supper is ready and you two can make up later.  It took me
forever to warm this stuff so I don't want to eat cold spaghetti." Carl
said laughing.

Ty helped get the table set and the glasses filled.  Brian and Max returned
with Max's hand on Brian's shoulder but both still had sad looks on their
faces.  Dinner was fairly quiet.  Carl and Ty tried to carry on
conversations.  As soon as supper was over Ty and Max cleared the table.
"Thank you for being so good to Brian and the twins." Max said.  "They make
it easy.  I hope you know that I am falling for all three." Ty said.  "I
can see that.  You are a special man Ty." Max said.  Once in the living
room Carl patted the seat for Max to have a seat beside him.  Ty sat beside
Brian on the love seat.  "Alright guys.  Its all being put on the table.
No one says anything to hurt the feelings of anyone else but I want full
honesty.  Tonight is not the night to hold back.  I plan on having an
amazing Christmas and I want this all to be in the past." Carl said.

Carl started by telling the story of Brian when he was three.  The
expression on Ty's face was of shock and sorrow.  Carl also told about his
conversation with Max about his fears of both of the young men getting
hurt.  Brian spoke up and told of a few other instances that happened with
his father that his Uncle Max rescued him from.  "I hope you see now why
your Uncle Max acted the way he did." Carl said.  "No Carl.  I have no
excuse for acting the way I did.  I promised.  I promised to Brian and to
God." Max said.  Brian got up and took Ty's hand and pulled him to the
couch with him.  After seated he put both his arms around Max.  "Uncle
Max.  I was just surprised is all.  If it had not been for you I don't know
that I would have survived living with my parents.  I owe you my life and
all my fond memories of childhood." Brian said.  "I am so sorry baby.  I
don't know what go into me." Max said.  "I do.  You love Brian and the boys
more than life itself.  You want to see him happy.  You don't want to see
him hurt especially since you are here and he and the boys will be in
Georgia." Ty said.  "I am glad you see that.  You are a special young man
just like Mary said." Carl said.  "Ty I don't want you hurt either.  Yes
Brian and the babies are my first concern but you are right in there too."
Max said.  "Thank you Mr. Max but Brian and I have talked.  This is sudden
and fast so we are taking it slow.  We know the obstacles." Ty said.  "I
guess I have to see you as grown men and not three year old little boys.
And by the way its Uncle Max not mister." Max said.  "Are you two alright
?" Carl asked.  "We always are Uncle Carl." Brian said.  "Well I also told
Ty that he needed to put it all on the table.  Max and I will give you two
space." Carl said.  "No I want you two to stay under one condition.  I
don't want anyone to feel sorry for me.  I have worked my way through it
and I have put it behind me." Ty said.  "I can't promise but I will try."
Max said.  "Me too.  Just don't get upset if my extra tender hearted honey
here gets choked up." Carl said kissing Max on the cheek.