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"Not what I thought escape meant" Chapter 52 Max finally fell into a deep sleep. Moving around he had managed to move himself off of Carl. Carl slid out of the bed and put on a pair of thin running shorts. Standing in front of the bathroom mirror Carl could see the determined look in his own eyes. Flexing his arms and his chest to pump them up just a little he then adjusted his shorts to gain the full advantage of their affect. Heading out to the backyard Carl stopped and grabbed two beers. "Show time." he thought. The young ranch hand was standing at the back of the yard looking back into the woods. "Hey. Take a break. Come set and chat." Carl said The young man turned and walked towards Carl. "How is Mr. Max ?" the young man asked. "He is sleeping. Thank you for asking." Carl said handing the young man a beer. The young man could hardly breath. Carl stood there shirtless and in a pair of very thin net running shorts. It was hard to tell but at first glance the young man felt that there was no way as small and tight as those shorts were that he could be wearing anything under them. "Damn. A sneeze or a hick up from Mr. Carl and all his business will be on full display." he thought. Carl pulled one of the chase lounges around so they were facing each other. "Take a seat. Enjoy your beer. I owe you a hell of a lot for what you have done and are doing for us." Carl said as he straddled the chair to set. As suspected his balls fell out of one leg and his large mushroom head and part of the shaft of his cock forced the cloth of the other pants leg out of its way. The young man choked on his swallow of beer. "You alright buddy ?" Carl said acting as if he did not know what was going on. Carl and the young man chatted about no particular subject. Carl was trying to make the young man comfortable enough to tell him anything. "Let me ask you this. Did you have any idea that he could have done anything like this ? Did he try anything with any of the hands that you know of ?" Carl asked. The young ranch hand sat quietly for a minute. Carl shifted his hips and pulled one leg up planting his foot on the chair. Anything left in hiding from his cock and mushroom head was now on full display. Carl pretended to not notice the expression on the young mans face and the gasp. "I can understand if you don't want to say." Carl said. "Oh no sir it's not like that. Far as I know he never tried anything with any of the other guys. He did give me the creeps if we were ever in the showers at the same time. " the young man said. "Did he try anything ?" Carl asked. "No sir. He just made it creepy. He would stand under the shower head and stare. He never jacked himself or anything that I know of." the young man said. "Did him watching freak you out ?" Carl asked. "How do you mean ?" the young man asked still staring at Carl's cock. "Just wondering if we need to put dividers in the large shower hall ?" Carl said. "Oh no sir. Guys watching me don't freak me out. Just him. Hell it makes me feel sexy when they watch. Oh I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that." he said. "No need little buddy. Makes me feel sexy when guys look at me too." Carl said. "You do ? You shouldn't never feel not sexy." the young guy said and lowered his head. "I guess I just said too much." the young man said. "Why would you think that ?" Carl asked. "Guessin' I just outed myself." he said. "Not really. I already had an idea. Besides you have to look at where you work. No way in hell I am going to fire a gay cowboy. Hell if I did that I would have to fire myself. " Carl laughed. "There have been a few in the towns around here that were thankful that he didn't come to town with us though. They never said why." the young man said. "Warrants some checking into. Thanks for your honesty." Carl said. "HOLD IT RIGHT THERE." Daryl shouted as he raised the gun. The man turned his head to look at Daryl. As he turned his head back to try to run again he was caught across the chest with a bull whip. "FFFUUUCCKKK." He screamed. "CRACK" rang out as the whip caught him across the face. The last crack before he hit the ground caught him right across his cock and balls. "Enough Joe. We don't need you going to jail along with him." Daryl shouted. One more crack lay a streak open across the man's back. "You didn't see what he did to Max. You didn't try to hold Max together Daryl." Joe shouted. "I know Bro. but we have to let the law handle this." Daryl said. "Turn your head Daryl." Joe shouted. "Not going to Bro. Max would kill himself if he thought you went to jail for him. Think about Max." Daryl said. "GGGGRRRR." Joe growled. As he walked around behind the crying man laying on the ground Joe turned and kicked him between the legs as hard as he could in his balls and ass crack. "Lay there you son of a bitch." Joe said as he mumbled walking towards Daryl. "Give me my gun back." Joe said. "Not until the sheriff gets here." Daryl said. "GIVE me my damn gun." Joe growled. "Love ya Bro." Daryl said laughing. " You son of a bitch." Joe said and finally cracked a smile. Still setting by the pool Carl could hear a vehicle coming up the drive. "Ah shit. Can you help me here buddy ?" Carl asked. "Um. Sure if I can." the young man said. "Well I need to repack down here. When I lift my butt up will you help try to pack everything back in these shorts ?" Carl asked. "Um. Ah. You sure boss ?" he asked. "Not like you are taking it home with you. But I don't want all my stuff hanging out. It may be the sheriff." Carl said as he placed his hands on the arm rests and lifted his butt off the seat. The young mans hand shook as he lightly tried to pull the cloth around the oversized package. "Ah hell man. Too much dick and balls and too little cloth down there not to have to man handle it. Hurry." Carl said. The young man lightly massaged Carl's cock and low hanging balls as he attempted to cover Carl properly. "Now set back." the young man said. Carl sat back down and the young man reach under his legs. His fingers stopped at the bottom curve of the hard ass cheek as he pulled the shorts down a little and readjusted the cloth. "Best I can do boss." he said. "You did great. Now if you can go meet them and bring them around here. I am exhausted." Carl said. "No problem boss." the young man said. As he stood there was no way to hide the hard on in his jeans. The young man's cock was snaking down the right side of his two size too small jeans. "Thanks for all the help buddy. I mean that." Carl said. "Anytime Boss." the young man said as he walked away. "Damn. He is a small dude but I am sure that ass will make some guy a very happy man. Shit. I never noticed. The damn seam separates each ass cheek and goes half way down his crack. I need to get Max a pair of those." Carl laughed to himself. Another ranch hand emerged from the large patch of briars. Stopping and bending down placing his hands on his knees and taking a deep breath he stood back up and looked around. "Damn." he said as he saw Daryl with a gun and Joe with a bull whip. "Don't worry cow poke. You get the bonus. You went through the briars after him." Daryl said. "Thanks but I don't care about the money so much. I am glad the son of a bitch is caught. I just wanted to do it for Mr. Max is all." the guy said. "We all did but if somebody is getting the money it should be you." Joe said. "Naw Mr. Joe. Looks like you got a few in with that whip. It should be yours." the guy laughed. "Nope that was for family. Don't count." Joe laughed. About that time the other hands and the sheriff and deputies arrived. "Get this pile of shit off Rexlan land." Joe growled. As they cuffed the man and started to the patrol car he turned towards Joe and Daryl. "This ain't over yet. Besides he begged for it." the man shouted. "Hold up a second." Daryl called out . Walking up to the naked man Daryl leaned over to whisper in his ear. "Get the fuck off this land. I ever catch you near Rexlan land or any Rexlan ever again I won't shout halt. You will know it when your brains hit the ground before you do." Daryl said as he twisted the mans nipple as hard as he could. One of the deputies had to pull Daryl away because of the man screaming in so much agony. Carl met the young ranch hand leading Brian and Ty to the rear of the house. "I thought you were uh ... " the young man said as he saw Carl standing there. "Oh I was." and Carl winked at him causing the young man to blush. "Come here Ty. How are you feeling ?" Carl said as he stretched out his arms to hug Ty. Ty broke down and began to cry again. "I couldn't help him Uncle Carl. I promise I tried." Ty wept. About that time the young man's walkie talkie sounded the announcement that he had been caught. Not a word was spoken but all four men took a deep breath and released it. "How is Uncle Max ? Can I see him ?" Brian began to rattle. "He was asleep a little while ago. Let me go check on him first. I do want you to check him out though Ty. He is refusing to go to the hospital." Carl said. " I am ashamed for him to see me." Ty said. "Look Ty. You did what you could. If you had not walked in it could have been a lot worse for Max. You tried to protect him and he tried to protect you. That's what family does." Carl said. "He did it all to protect me." Ty cried. "And I am sure he would do it again too. For you, for me, for Brian, for any of us." Carl said. Carl walked into the bedroom quietly. Trying to tip toe across the room. "Now you know you can't be quiet." Max said. "Well i try." Carl laughed. Carl walked up and sat down beside Max on the bed. "How are you feeling baby ?" Carl said leaning over to kiss the top of Max's head. "I hurt. But I will be fine. It's just pain." Max groaned. "I wish you would let me take you to the hospital." Carl said. "NO." Max shouted. "Calm down babe. Alright I won't take you under one condition. " Carl said. "What's that ?" Max moaned. "Ty and Brian are here. I want Ty to at least examine you." Carl said. "I will be fine." Max said. "Alright. Lets get you dressed." Carl said. "Why ?" Max said. "Well I told you one condition. You won't let Ty look at you then you are going to the hospital." Carl said. "You would do that to me ?" Max said. "I love you baby." Carl said. "That's not an answer." Max said. "I love you baby." Carl said. "So I am not going to win am I ?" Max said. "I love you baby." Carl said. "Go get him then." Max said. Carl just smiled. "I can't say no with those shorts on you. Tell me what else you used those shorts for today ?" Max said. "Who me ?" Carl laughed. "Yes you. You didn't need help finding olives on the bottom shelf I don't think." Max laughed. "Nope but I did get a little information. He never tried anything that we know of with any of the help." Carl said. "That's a good thing." Max said. "Yes baby. You created a monster But I love you." Carl said. "I love you too now go get Ty before I change my mind." Max said and moaned. At the Sheriff's office they had booked the man and were taking his pictures. The sheriff determined that the on staff nurse was sufficient to look at the man's injuries. A quick cleaning of the scratches and wounds and the man was dressed in a jail house jump suit. Cuffed at his feet and his hands he was seated in one of the rooms. The Sheriff called the ranch and told Carl that they had him in custody. Daryl and Joe arrived at the main house to find the young ranch hand still outside with his gun. Brian was on the couch in the den and Ty was examining Max. "Where is Carl ?" Joe asked. "The Sheriff called and said he had that guy in his office and Carl got dressed and took off." Brian said. Joe turned an looked at Daryl. "I will be back as quick as I can." Daryl said and headed out the door. "Uncle Max. I know you have to be in pain. Let me call a doctor friend of mine and see if he can look at you." Ty said. "No Ty. I will be fine." Max said. "Listen Uncle Max. I can clean these wounds and put something on them but some of these need a professional. Plus I want them to do a colonoscopy. I know you don't want that but I would feel much better to make sure you had no internal injuries." Ty said. "I will be fine." Max said. About that time the bedroom door opened and the butler walked in slowly. "OH MY." he whispered. "Its not as bad as it looks. When did you get here ? Is Durk with you ?" Max said with a moan. "We came as quick as we could. The old fart is in the den with Joe and Brian." the butler said. "Who called you and told you ?" Max asked. "Nobody. Durk called to congratulate you guys on your first figures. Brian answered the phone and said that there had been an incident. You and Ty had been attacked. We did not wait for anymore explanation." the butler said. "Maybe you can help. Uncle Max is refusing any medical attention. He also desperately needs a colonoscopy." Ty said. The butler's mouth dropped open and then he stood and recomposed himself. "Alright. You make your calls. Find a doctor that will see him in a closed office but can do the procedure. I will find him something simple to help with the pain." the butler said. "I said NO." Max tried to shout. "And I didn't listen. Now go make those calls Ty. If they can come here and bring the equipment all the better." the butler said as he walked into the master bathroom. "Where is he ?" Carl said as he burst through the office doors. "We have him under control." one deputy said. "I need to talk to him." Carl said. "When the Sheriff is done then you can talk to the Sheriff first." the deputy said. Before the argument between the deputy and Carl was over Daryl had arrived and walked into the room. "Chill out Bro. You will get your chance." Daryl said placing a hand on Carl's shoulder. "What would you have done if it was Mary ?" Carl bellowed. "Want to kill him just like you want to but neither of us going to jail would help anything." Daryl said. About ten minutes later the Sheriff came out of the room. He stood and talked to both Daryl and Carl for a minute before allowing Carl in the room with him with a deputy. Carl sat across from the man. The man could see the rage in Carl's eyes. "He asked for it. He wanted it." the man said. Carl's knuckles turned white from gripping the table. "We gave you a job. We treated you right. Why the fuck would you do something like this ?" Carl said. "Well they told me that's the way he liked it." the man laughed. "Who told you ?" Carl asked. "A buddy of mine that just got out of prison said that one of the guys in the prison said that anybody that got on at that ranch could get all the free ass they wanted. He said the older guy that was part owner liked it as rough as he could get it. He got off on pain and bleeding so I knew that was the place for me. Hell no wonder you like it there. All that free man and boy pussy running around free to you for the taking." the guy said. "You said a friend of yours from prison. Who is this friend ?" Carl asked. 'Like I would tell you." he said. "I just wanted to know who told him that." Carl said. "Said it was some young preppy rich boy there that hadn't been there long. Said he had all the guards on his side. Some blonde kid." the guy said. "BRENT." Carl said through gritted teeth. "Didn't call no names." he said. "Let me tell you one thing. You better pray to whatever higher being you believe in because if I ever see you free on the street again I will not stop to say hello. I will spit on your dead corpse as I walk by it. You got me ?" Carl said. "Yeah talk big. Tell that brother in law of yours he will pay for his threat too." the man said. Carl sat and talked to the Sheriff about any and all charges they had come up with so far. "Well Carl I need to ask a tough question. I don't know that I can charge him with rape. He was naked and so was Max so I can definitely go with attempted rape. That's your call I guess." the Sheriff said. "I talked to Max about it and I believe him when he says that he didn't penetrate him with his body. From what I can understand from Ty and what little I have had a chance to talk to Joe they all seem to confirm that so I would say that rape would be out. " Carl said. "I am glad to hear that. Be it man or woman. Rape is rape and they all have the same mental turmoil." the Sheriff said. "Buddy I am scared. Promise me that this guy will not get out. I am not scared of him but I was just getting the Max back that I fell in love with and now this." Carl said lowering his head. "Trust me. The only place he is going is to prison. Remember one thing too. Yes this affects you but this is not about you. This is about Max. I don't see him playing the victim so he doesn't need you to be a victim either." the Sheriff said. "It's just so tough. All we want is a simple life." Carl said. "Always remember this. When things seem to be the toughest stop and look in the mirror. Then go and turn on the news. Ask yourself if you had rather swap with the person that is going through the breaking news or had you rather deal with your small drama. Yes I said small. The reason I say that is that we all here so much to be thankful for compared to what others are going through. If you feel like you are the victim or that this is your fault then you go home now and tell Max that you can not handle this. That way he can go and find the help he needs and someone that loves him enough to help." the Sheriff said. "Wait a damn minute. I love him more than life. What made you say all of this to me ?" Carl growled. "I heard what he said about Brent. It's not your fault Carl. You need to remember that because if you feel that way you will be no help to Max." the Sheriff said. "Guess you were reading my mind." Carl said. The tension was broken as Daryl knocked on the door. "Sorry guys but Brian just called me and said that Durk's friend and Ty have convinced Max to go and see a doctor. Ty set up a private visit after hours and they are getting Max dressed now." Daryl said. "I have too go." Carl said as he jumped to his feet. "Go take care of him. We have enough on this fella to hold him for a while. I will need to talk to Max within the next couple of days though." the Sheriff said barely getting it out of his mouth before the door closed behind Carl. Carl reached the house as they were getting Max up to dress him. Trying to find something to wear that would not cause Max so much discomfort was frustrating. "Wait just a minute. I think I have something. I will be right back." the butler said. Brian, Durk, Joe and the young ranch hand watched as the butler hurried out the door and then just as quickly hurried back in. "You are not planning to go anywhere but the doctor's office are you ?" the Butler asked. "Well I had thought about getting a few groceries." Max said trying to laugh. "Well the ladies will love you then. " the Butler said as he unfolded a silk full length Ch'Ang P'Oa robe. It was masculine due to the solid color and the regular size sleeves. It went over the head and did not open or tie across the front or back. "Oh I appreciate it but I can't wear that. It's silk and I am still bleeding some. It will ruin it." Max said. "Honey I have more. Besides it won't take but a couple of pay checks to save enough to replace it." the butler laughed. "No. I will pay you for it." Carl said quickly. "Carl honey remember who you are talking to. A couple of pay checks I could buy your ranch. I was just trying to make Max smile." the butler said. As the robe slid over Max's battered body he could feel the comfort of the silk. "Did Durk give this to you ?" Max said looking at the butler. " No I bought that all by myself. Besides you have to understand Durk. Durk does not buy gifts. He hands you a handful of money and says go buy you something I want you to have. " the butler laughed. As Max entered the den this was the first time that Brian and Daryl had seen Max. Brian gasp at the marks on Max's face and could only imagine what the rest looked like. "Excuse me guys but this group right here seems to think I need to visit the doctor." Max said. "Smart group." Durk said. "Sorry that I can't give you a proper hello hug Durk but hugging hurts a little too bad. " Max said smiling. "Don't worry. You can make up for it. I am just glad to see you up and moving." Durk said. "I think you have seen me in worse condition." Max said. "Yeah this one will be a walk in the park." Durk said smiling. "Can you guys wait around here for a while. I need either Ty or Brian to drive us to the doctor but I want Ty there so someone knows what the doctor has to say." Carl said. "Where are the twins ?" Max said. "The boys have them at Brian and Ty's. They said they were fine and they would stay with them and feed them." Daryl said. "They can cook ?" Carl laughed. "Grilled cheese and boiled hot dogs." Daryl said. "Hell if they can open a bag of chips then our boys will be in heaven. They will think its a feast." Brian laughed. "I will prepare something for everyone here. Call Mary and have her come for dinner." the butler said. Joe let out a low growl and Daryl stayed silent. As the butler walked into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator he took a deep breath. "I DO NO THINK I MADE THE MISTAKE OF PHRASING THAT AS A REQUEST." he called out. Joe and Daryl looked at Durk. " HE CAN NOT HELP YOU. NOW MOVE." the butler called out which caused Durk to laugh. Joe just looked at Durk and pointed towards the kitchen. Durk just smiled. "Yes I have eyes in the back of my head and I do not repeat myself." the butler said still looking at the dinner possibilities in the refrigerator. Joe and Daryl did not know that Ty had told the butler and Max what had happened with Mary. Max made it quite clear that he wanted to see Mary and that anyone had an issue that he would handle that personally. "Sorry about the way I am dressed." Max said as the doctor entered the exam room. "Do not let that concern you. I was really expecting you to be naked from the way Ty described your condition." the doctor said. "That was a thought." Carl said. Ty and Carl helped remove the robe. The doctor gasp and let out a small sigh. "I would have been." he whispered. Max lay face down on the exam table. The doctor walked over and as he passed Ty he reached out and squeezed Ty's arm. "I let the nurses go home. Can you help me Ty ?" he asked. Ty did not answer except to walk to the sink and wash and sterilized his hands. The exam took about an hour including the rectal exam. All of the wounds were cleaned and a few dressed. Most were not deep enough for stitches but there were a couple that both the doctor and Ty were concerned enough to put butterfly stitches. The x ray's showed no bone damage but some heavy bruising especially in the ass cheeks. The proof of that was beginning to show itself even before the x ray. Both Max's cheeks had became a very vicious looking black and blue. Once finished the doctor came into the room. Ty went to excuse himself but Carl stopped him. "I may need you here." Carl whispered. "Uncle Max will be fine. You won't need me." Ty said as he leaned up and kissed Carl on the cheek before leaving the room. "Mr. Rexlan I have to say that you are a very lucky man." the doctor said. "I know I am." Carl said causing the three to laugh. "Max you will be sore for a few days. It will take longer for the bruising to clear up but its not as bad as it looks. At least its not physically as bad. The scope showed that there was no internal damage. There are a couple of tender areas but no more so than you would have if you had sex multiple times in a day. Those I am not concerned with. They will be fine by the morning. I am a doctor so I feel I can be bold. From the examination I can tell that you are either a bottom in bed or you do so periodically. The soft tissue around your rectum was not torn but it has a few scratches. I would like for you to refrain from anal sex at least for twenty four hours. There is no danger but we applied an antibiotic cream just to be safe. The cream will penetrate the skin but for the next day I would ask you not to stretch your sphincter too much. That way the antibiotic cream can do its job. The butterfly stitches can come off in a day or so. I would ask that you only shower until Ty says they are safe to come off. I had rather you not soak in a tub or pool and open up any of the wounds. We put a spray bandage on the cut on your face. Hopefully we were able to line the skin up properly before applying it. That will make less of a scar if there will even be one. Do you have any questions ?" the doctor asked. Carl sat quietly for a second. "Is there anything special that needs to be done ?" Carl said. "Not really. A couple of days of taking it easy. The cuts on the butt cheeks will be sore longer than anything so you may want to refrain from setting too long. The cheeks and especially the inner muscles of your butt cheeks will be sore for a while. It looks like someone opened your cheeks and hit them with full punches just like someone would hit your face in a bar fight." the doctor said. "When does he need to come back ?" Carl asked. "I am turning him over to Ty's capable hands. Unless you have internal pains or you have more pain than soreness then he will just need time to mend." the doctor said. "I will keep a close eye on him." Carl said. "I do need to speak to Max alone though." the doctor said. Carl hesitated before releasing Max's hand and standing. "Just wait right outside the door. It will only take a second." the doctor said. "I want you to be totally honest with me. I know you said that he did not penetrate you with his penis but its just you and I now. The reason I ask is that if he did I need to give you a couple of medications to take." the doctor said. "I kept my senses about myself trying to protect Ty so I am fairly positive he never made it past the riding crop. " Max said. "Well there was no seminal fluid or lube in your exam. Just some blood but we have tested the antibodies and type and are fairly positive it is your own blood. Probably from the crop." the doctor said. "That was probably it because I would have known if he penetrated me." Max said. "Good enough for me. Carl. You can come back in now. I have a couple of prescriptions for Max. Ty said he would not take narcotics even for pain so I am prescribing a mild muscle relaxer and an antibiotic. If you will follow me to my office I will get Ty to help Max get dressed while I get you those prescriptions." the doctor said. Carl walked over and leaned down and kissed Max on the cheek. "I love you peach. I will be right back." Carl said. The doctor had gone to the waiting room and gotten Ty and Brian to come and help Max dress. As they got to the door Ty turned around and placed his hand on Brian's chest to stop him. "I know you have not seen Uncle Max. Do not act upset. You need to act like everything is alright. This is the most important part though. What you are about to see is what your uncle went through to protect me. If I ever hear you say a cross word to him or about him as long as I live that will be the very last minute you and I ever spend together. I found out first hand what your uncle is willing to go through to protect the ones he loves. It may not have been physical with your Dad but I now fully understand what he must have went through for years to protect you. When you see this I want you to look at every cut and every bruise. THAT is what he went through for you too. You got me ?" Ty whispered. "Yes." was all Brian could say. The door opened and Brian froze in his tracks. Seeing his Uncle laying there black and blue with bloody stripes across his back and butt almost made him sick on his stomach. In the office Carl stood beside the doctor's desk. "Thank you for seeing him after hours Doc. Make sure you reflect that on your bill too." Carl said. "Oh its no problem. I knew a little about this. I was the one that treated your ranch hand at the Emergency Room. " the doctor said. "Ranch Hand ?" Carl said. "Yes the one that chased the guy through the briars. I probably removed fifty or sixty briar heads that had broken off under his skin." the doctor said. "Thanks for that too Doc." Carl said. "The reason I wanted you in here. Ty filled me in on some of Max's recent problems. Promise me if he seems to get distant or reclusive you will let me know and we will get him some anti depressants and get him some help." the doctor said. "You think he may need it ?" Carl asked. "Too early to tell but this time I want you to watch for it and be prepared." the doctor said. Mary had arrived at the house along with the farmer and his wife. Mary stayed quiet and stayed clear of both Daryl and Joe. The butler felt the tension and knew that he had to break the tension. "Gather around everyone. " the butler called out. The young ranch hand had been to the bunk house and showered, changed and returned at the butler's insistence. The butler stood between the den and the kitchen. Placing his hands on his hips he looked around the room. "Alright Mr. Max will be back shortly. This shit needs to end right now. We all know that you blame Mary for the guy getting away. Hell if I had seen Durk pointing a gun at somebody I would have probably hit him with a shovel and asked questions later. That's our jobs a wives so get the hell over it. Now to the main thing. Max is going to need all the help and support we can give him. This is about him. Yes you heard me. This is about MAX. Any petty little shit you are brooding about just suck it up buttercup its not about you. We are all grown ups here with me being older than most so suck it up, kiss and make up because if you don't I promise you will regret it. I am here for Max and Max only so I will take you down if you don't get over it." the butler said. "But...." Joe started. "But what ? We all have one. I try to use mine to set on and not show it to make a fool of myself." the butler said. "So kiss and hug your sister and make up or I promise I will show you who taught Flo to use a spoon." the butler said as he turned and walked back towards the kitchen. "He scares me." the young man whispered to Durk. "Scares you ? You ought to live with him." Durk laughed. "I HEARD THAT" the butler called from the kitchen.