Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 22:09:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Colorado <clrdjhn@yahoo.com>
Subject: Sunset on the Edge of the High Desert Chapter 3

If you are here illegally, then it is time for you to leave. This story
contains man/ man sex. If this is bothers you, then it is time for you to
leave also. This story is fiction but some of it is based on real
situations. The names and places have been changed.

                     Sunset on the Edge of the High Desert

                              by John of Colorado

                                cldjhn@yahoo.com

                                   Chapter 3

After the family left, Adam and I headed for Dan's office. His secretary
met us with a cup of freshly made coffee and ushered us into the meeting
room. Dan was already there with a huge pile of papers in front of him.
"Are you ready for all of this guys. I think you won't like your own
name when you have completed signing on all of these . You may even want
to change it to a nice shore one but you can't." Dan laughed.
He handed me one and indicated where I was to sign and the Adam and Mary
had to sign their names. Finally Sherry did her thing and the first sheet
was all set to go. Dan picked up the next one and the whole process
started all over again.
By noon we had made a very large dent in the stack of papers. "Hey gang,
I think I need a break and I am just about starved. Who has a favorite
spot to eat? My treat!
Mary was the first to speak and she chose The Olive Garden. We all agreed
that it was a very good choice. Much to our surprise it was within
walking distance. I think we all needed the fresh air.
By mid-afternoon, we were finished. Dan said that they would spend the
rest of the day and most of tomorrow filing the papers with the
appropriate authorities and organizations. I am sure glad that Dan was
there to do all of our grunt work for us. I had not idea where to begin.
If I had to do all that work I would still be busy at Christmas time.
Adam and I decided to pay Joe a visit and spend the rest of the afternoon
with him. So we went to the hospital. I was really glad to see Joe and to
hold him. Adam found a magazine and found a corner to hid in. I was
sitting there holding Joe and the next thing I knew, Adam was shaking me.
"Louie, wake up. I called Mom and she has dinner ready. We can come back
later."
We were greeted at the door by my new found grandchildren. They ushered
us into the living room and Tim wanted to know if we wanted a before
dinner drink. Adam and I both thanked him but I said, "I am not really a
drinking man but everyone else can and I won't be offended if they have
one." Much to my surprise everyone agreed with me and told me that they
would have a drink on very special occasions but otherwise they weren't
drinkers. I agreed with them completely.
After a terrific dinner, we spent some quality time visiting and getting
to know each other. I quickly found out where Adam got all his good
qualities from. Gene and her family were 1st class all the way.
I found out that Gene is a cook at the local school and has always
dreamed of having her own restaurant. Tim is an unemployed automechanic
and Sarah has a teaching degree. She has been a stay at home mom and
would like to go to work now that the kids are both in school. I made
some offers for the who family to consider. This was not an all or none
offer. Each could make their own decision and it did not have to based
upon that the others did. There was no urgency and the family could take
their time in making a decision. I have my fingers crossed!
As I mention before, I have a large ranch in Central Oregon near Bend.
There is a small town located on the ranch. I have my house and
headquarters about 4 miles from the town. I own most of the buildings in
the town and buy others as they become available. The local garage is
looking for a new owner. The owner wants to retire and his wife is a
teacher in the two teacher school and would like to retire with her
husband. They want to do some traveling and have their four bed room log
house and business up for sale.
If Tim and Sarah, are interested all I have to do is call my friends and
make them an offer they can't refuse. I already own a very large log
restaurant in the little town. The people running it are just waiting for
me to find someone to take their place. They have large 3 bed room log
house to go along with it and I own it also. Gene would be a natural and
would fit right in. All they have to do is give me the nod and I would
set the wheels in motion.
I offered Adam a job as minister of the little church in the town and he
could teach music in the little school if he wanted. He didn't know how
the people would react to him being gay. I told him the people were very
understanding and very open minded. They would love him and treat him no
different than anyone else. They had elected me a chairman of the board
knowing that I was gay and had a life long partner. Even though this
being a rural area, it remains rather liberal in its views. The people in
the church are my very good friends. So Adam being gay was no problem.
Evening was ending and night was very fast approaching. I asked Adam if
he could take me to the hospital and he agreed. Debbie and Josh wanted to
camp over night with us again. I told them that I was going to stay at
the hospital all night. Adam could take the kids and stay at the motor
home if he wanted. He decided that he would stay with me at the hospital.
The kids weren't happy but we told them there would be another time.
This seemed to satisfy them for the time being. Adam and I were in Joe's
room, when Dr. John came in for his evening rounds. He told us that the
condition of Joe's mother had degenerated and probably wouldn't last
much longer. He gave me a sealed envelope that was given him by two women
from her church. He had instructions to give it to her next of kin, which
would be Joe. I had to the power of attorney to act in Joe's behalf and
Dr. John had checked with Dan, who said to give the letter to me.
Legally, I was the one who should received it. I thanked him and told him
that I would open it later.
I asked him if I could use the bed next to Joe because I wanted to spend
the night with Joe. He asked if Adam was staying also. Adam told him yes
and that he would just use the easy chair. Dr. John said that he would
have a roll-a-way moved in. Adam might as well be comfortable. I was
hoping that Adam would share the bed with me. I know it was small but
that would make it a little more cozy for us.
I opened the envelope Dr. John had given me. I got a surprise of my life.
The letter was actually a new will. Evidently, she had changed her mind
about Rev. Roberts. She had cut him completely out of her will.
Everything was to go to Joe and if she out lived him, then her property
was to go to charity of my choosing. She had finally accepted Joe's life
style. I just wished that she had told him. I know that he would have
been very happy to have his mother's blessing.
I went to Joe's side and took one of his hands. Adam took his other one.
Adam didn't know what was in the letter but knew it must contain some
good news because I was smiling. I started reading the will to Joe. I
became so emotional that I could not continue. Adam just took the letter
and started where I left off. He came to the part where she said she
loved him and forgave him for choosing a different life style. Tears came
to Adams eyes as he read that she wished Joe a long and happy life with
me. This was almost too much for me. Adam finished reading and took me in
his arms. We both had a good cry.
The will was perfectly legal. It had been signed and witnessed by the two
women from the church. The will had be filed and notarized. I could now
let Joe go. All of Joe's estate had been transferred into both our
names. Rev. Roberts would be left out completely. Now, we didn't have to
wait because everything had been taken care of. Rev. Roberts would blow
his stack when he showed up for the reading of Lila's will. Deep down in
my heart, I knew that Joe heard everything. He was at last at peace with
his mother.
Adam and I went and found Dr. John. I showed him the will, and told him
that I would like to have Joe disconnected from his life support tomorrow
at 2 o'clock. I choose 2 because that is the time that Joe said he would
become my life partner. I would call Dan and let him know. Adam was to
call his family . I wanted to call Rev. Paul and ask him to be there if
at all possible.
Adam and I went back to Joe's room. We both sat there holding Joe. I
told him about the plans for tomorrow. I didn't want to let him go but
it was way past time. Soon it would be all over.
Adam and I sat for a least an hour, just holding Joe and not saying
anything. The door of Joe's room flew open and three men charged into
the room. I knew right away that this was Rev. Roberts and a couple of
his cronies.
"I think you had better leave. You have no business being in here" I
shouted and at the same I pressed the call button. I told the nurse to
call the police and to send security up to the room.
Adam stood and told them, "You heard the man! Now move!"
I move to Adam's side. I caught a fist on my jaw and fell to the floor
and temporary blacked out. I came back to consciousness and saw Adam
taking a terrible beating. Two men were holding Adam while the other was
hitting and kicking him. I yelled "Stop!" They let go and Adam fell to
the floor while the man kept kicking him.
I saw a security guard enter, waving a huge night stick. I heard him tell
the three invaders to line up against the wall with their feet spread and
hands on the wall. I knew he was big enough to take control. Roberts and
the two men followed his commands.
Dr. John and two nurses arrived. He came over to me and I told him to
take care of Adam and that I was ok. Nothing was broken only bruised. The
police had arrived . I signed a complaint and Rev. Roberts and the two
men were taken to jail. They would face the judge tomorrow and charges
would be issued. I called Dan and he said he was on his way to the
hospital.
Adam was taken to the emergency room, and I called Gene told her what had
happened. She said she and Sarah would be there in ten minutes. I told
her no more like twenty or she would be in the room with Adam. Tim was
going to stay with the kids but would come if needed.