Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:42:39 -0800 (PST)
From: John Colorado <clrdjhn@yahoo.com>
Subject: Sunset on the Edge of the High Desert Chapter 5

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 5

Dr. John said we could stay as long as we wanted and that Adam could go
home with us. Adam could recuperate at home. This made us all very happy.
We decided that there was no reason to stay longer and decided to leave.
I asked Rev. Paul if he could do a memorial service for Joe and his
mother in about four days in his church. He checked his calendar and said
that he had it open and would be honored to perform the service.
Adam said that he should be healed enough and would like to sing at the
services, if I wanted him. Gene said she would like to play the piano.
Sarah and the kids wanted to sing also. Tim wanted to play the drums as
well. I did not realized what a talented musical family I had inherited.
Gene suggested that I stop by and get my violin and we could have a gold
old music jam at her place. Adam said nothing was wrong with his voice
but his mouth was sore so he might hit a few
sour notes. Debbie picked up on this and said "I don't know what
difference that will make! You sound like an old bullfrog anyway."
I thought that we would die from laughing so hard. This was certainly
what we needed to release some of the built up tension. I put my arms
around her and gave her a great big bear hug. Of course, Josh needed one
also. Those two are good therapists and sensed what I needed to get me
through these trying times.
Adam decided to ride with me. He had a little trouble getting into the
car but made it ok. The kids piled into the back seat. We arrived at the
motorhome, I got the violin, and headed for Gene's place.
Gene had stacks of sheet music. Most of the songs had at least 3 copies.
This made it easier for all of us to see a copy. We all had a great time.
Much to my surprise the kids had marvelous voices and had lots of
training. Gene, Sarah and Tim sounded very commendable themselves. Johhny
Cash and the Carter family had nothing over us.
We sang and played for about an hour. My cell rang. Dan was on the other
end. He had received a call from Rev. Roberts attorney. Roberts wanted to
meet with Adam and I. Dan was not enthused but agreed to meet the first
thing in the morning, if Adam and I were free. We agreed and Dan said he
would call him back and confirm a time and would call me back.
It was getting late, and I told Gene that I would call Gina and see about
reservations. The kids overheard us and started jumping up and down. Adam
was not up to solid foods yet but agreed to go. Gina made the best
minestrone soup. Adam would fare well anyway. I was able to get
reservations for 6:00. This left a little time for us to clean up and get
there on time.
Gina met us at the door and told Adam and I that we looked a mess. We got
our hugs and kisses anyway. Love that woman. We had a special treat.
Gina's son was visiting from out of town. Talk about an Italian
Stallion. Adam and I both drooled. He could have either or both of us
anytime he wanted. He is what I call a super stud. We found out that he
owned an Italian restaurant in Bend, right there in my neighborhood. We
had a standing invitation for dinner at his place.
After dinner, we decided to call it an evening and go to the motor home
early. The kids wanted to go camping again. Adam made it clear that the
bed was not big enough for them, me and all of his bruises. They agreed
to sleep in the bags on the floor. Trying to keep a straight face Gene
reminded Adam and I that we had to wear pjs.
Adam and I were surprised that Debbie and Josh went right to sleep. We
decided to turn in also. We ignored Gene's reminder and went to bed
nude.
Adam and I were just cuddling. I started getting hard. Adam felt this and
said "It appears that someone has a problem. You know that my behind is
not sore and has not been abused but I bet it will be before morning."
"No way Adam. I am not taking a chance on hurting you. You have enough
problems already."
"Why don't you let me worry about that. This is my body and I can do
with it what I want. I will let you know if you need to stop."
"Ok! If you say so!" Adam's hands had starting wandering.
"Hey, I like what I am feeling. How about giving me a good feel. I
haven't had any love for a long time and I really need some now."
I reached for the lube in the bedside stand and a condom. "Are you clean?
I am, so we probably won't need that ugly thing holding up the condom.
Adam and I had finally had enough excitement for one night. We slipped
into some sweat bottoms because come morning, we would need them. We knew
that two kids would come running in and we had better be ready.
I pulled Adam to me for one last hug. "Thanks buddy. You really know how
to treat me right"
"I know one thing for sure. I am sore all over. You just wait. I will get
even." Adam exclaimed.
"Adam, I will hold you to that threat. I can hardly wait.. I think I
could get use to having you in bed with me. Right now I think we had
better get some sleep. Morning will be here before you know it and we
have a busy schedule."
It seemed like Adam and I had just fallen to sleep, when Debbie and Josh
was knocking on our door. "We need to use the bathroom, now. Can we come
in?" asked Josh.
"Come on in. It is time for us to get up anyway." Adam said.
"Hey, you have clothes on this time. I guess Grandma told you but good"
laughed Debbie.
We had breakfast and took the kids home and headed to the jail to meet
with the two young men, friends of Jeff and Tony . Adam and I both like
them very much and offered them the same deal that we gave Jeff and Tony.
They immediately accepted.
We were due in Judge Logan's court and so we left and proceeded to go
the courthouse. We arrive a little early. Adam and I went directly to
Judge Logan's office and told him the latest development. He was very
pleased. Dan came in and Judge Logan told him to have everyone plead
guilty to lesser charges of disorderly conduct. He said he was going to
offer the same deal to the other four men involved..
Court was called into session. Judge Logan said he would like to see all
concerned and their lawyers in the conference room. The 8 men and their
attorneys all followed Judge into the room. Jeff, Tony and their two
buddies all knew what was going on. The other four were still in the
dark.
Judge Logan explained what was happening. They immediately concurred with
the Judges decision even to a public apology.
The court is back in session. Dan stood and asked to address the Court.
Judge Logan granted permission.
"Your honor, I would like to have all charges against all 8 men dropped
and new charges of disorderly conduct levied against them."
"The state agrees your honor."
"So ordered!" and Judge Logan rapped his gavel. "How do each of you
plead?"
Each person stood and said "Guilty, your honor." Each of the 4 stood and
issued an apology.
Judge Logan gave the four men 3 weeks of community service working at the
homeless shelter. The other four were released to Louie and given 6
months probation.
We left the courtroom. I told Jeff and friends that I would meet them at
2.00 at Adam's house and would discuss details then. I gave them the
address and the four of them left.
"Louie and Adam, I got a phone call from Rev. Roberts' attorney and
agreed to meet with them at 11:30. You don't have to go but he requested
that you guys be there. I have no idea what he wants. What do you think?"
"I can guess what he wants. He probably wants all charges dropped. If
that is the case, I say no way. I will go and hear what he has to say.
What about you, Adam?"
"I will go but he certainly won't get anything from me." said Adam.
" I will call Roberts' attorney and tell him we will be there but that
we want the other two men and attorneys present. Oh, by the way, I was
given the keys to Lila's place. Would you like to have them now. Have
you made arrangements with the crematorium to have Joe and Lila cremated?
"
"Yes, I can pick up Joe and Lila's ashes tomorrow. I would like to go
over and look at her place and see what needs to be done. I think we can
do that while we are waiting to meet with you know who."
"No, I don't know. Do you mean Butt-Head?" chuckled Dan.
"I thought you didn't know but that is exactly who I mean." smirked
Louie.
"Hey! You two! You had better be nice or Santa won't come see you this
year." Hooted Adam.
"That is ok. I already received my present from him." Louie responded.
"Yea, I bet you won't get any more."
"Do you guys know something that I don't know?" inquired Dan and he
grinned from ear to ear.
"You will never know for sure. All you have is your imagination. We'll
never tell will we, Louie."
"Enough said. We have places to go and people to see" commented Louie
Adam and I went to Lila's house and went in. Every thing was very neat.
I always remembered Lila and how organized she was . He house was always
spotless. On her dresser was a photo album. I took one look and knew that
this was a picture history of Joe's life. Joe was an only child, so I
knew what to expect. This almost more than I could take. I took the
album, sat on the davenport and held it to my chest. I just sat there in
a trance.
The doorbell rang and broke the tension building up in me. Adam went to
answer it. When he opened the door, there stood two elderly women. They
introduce themselves as friends of Lila's and the ones who witnessed the
will.
"Oh, you must be the young man that he attacked. You must believe that
all members of his church does not fell the same way as he does. He has a
very small following, which got even smaller last night after his attack
on you. We had a church meeting this morning and voted to remove him as
minister even if he comes away with no jail time. We hope they throw the
book at him."
"Ladies, I am very glad to meet you. We will be having a memorial service
for Lila and her son, Joe on Thursday at the Methodist Church on 10th and
Elm. You are most welcome to attend. We do not know any of her friends
and would like to have you invite anyone you would like to attend."
Both nodded their heads. "Thank you very much. We appreciate it!"
"Do you have a mission or charity that the your ladies group supports?"
implored Louie.
"Yes, we do. We support abused women and children. We try to run a half
way house but Rev. Roberts just recently lost our lease on a house that
we were using. Now we have no where to send anyone."
"Guess what! You do now. I was given authority by the will that you
witnessed to dispose of Lila's processions as I saw fit. I am giving you
this house and everything in it. All you have to is remove all the
personal items and it is yours."
"Oh, thank you. May the good Lord bless you and this young man!"
"Louie, look at this. I found this envelop inside the album as I was
looking through it. It has a lot of money in it." Adam exclaimed.
We counted the money and discovered there was two hundred thousand
dollars in the envelope.
"Ladies, if you will give me a receipt. The money belongs to the Ladies
Church Group."
"We can't believe our good fortune. We have being praying that something
like this would happen. God does answer prayers. You two are the answer
to all our prayers. How can we ever thank you?"
"Just thank God for his gift. Ladies we will have to come back at a later
time and go through Lila's things and see if there is anything beside
the album that we want. I have the keys and will turn them and the deed
to the house over to you at Lila's memorial service. See you there."
Adam spoke up and said, "I have a friend who has just graduated from
Northwest Christian College and is a ordained minister. He is married and
has two small children and is looking for a church. He would be a
welcomed addition to any church. He is the complete opposite of Roberts."
"We are having a church meeting tonight and we will certainly bring this
topic up. You two are certainly answers to all of our prayers." Said one
of the ladies. Adam gave them a card with his name and phone number on
it. They also wanted my number, so I gave it to them also.
We left and headed for the jail. "Louie, that was the best thing I have
ever witnessed. Those sweet ladies were really lucky to find you. I think
you are the most generous man I have ever met. You are always putting the
other person first."
`Adam, I feel that God has really blessed me and I want to share his
gift with those less fortunate than my self. I like myself a whole lot
when I do. I think that the sweet ladies will have the deed to at least
two houses and maybe three if they don't have a parsonage. I saw several
houses in the neighborhood with for sales signs."
Adam reached over and put his hand on my leg. "I love you when you do
things like this. You are really unique. I hope some of you rubs off onto
me."
"Adam, I see good qualities in you and your family already. I have
nothing on you and besides I need some good tax write-offs.."
We arrived at the jail, met Dan and went in. Roberts and his two
companions and three attorneys were escorted into a large room. Roberts
and the two men were placed on one side of a partition and the rest of us
were placed on the other side.
Roberts attorney started of "We would like to ask you to withdraw your
complaint."
"Adam, what did I tell you. All I can say that this is totally
un-acceptable. Just look at our faces and you can see why. You want us to
set you free so you can go out do this terrible thing again. You have to
do better that this. Unless you have more to offer, this meeting is over.
You can rot in jail as far as I am concerned.." Louie sputtered.
"That goes for me also. I am going to help in every way that I can to
throw the key away." stormed Adam.
Dan stood and told the guards they could take them away.
Roberts started shouting, "Fags! The whole lot of you are fags. Nothing
but a bunch of queers and that goes for you two, pointing to this
companions. All of you are going to burn in hell!!!!!!"
The attorneys for the two other men asked if we would meet with them
after Roberts was removed. They said they had information that we would
be interested in. We agreed.
One of the attorneys said, "Our clients would plead guilty to lesser
charges if we could strike a deal."
"Before we could come to an agreement, we would have to hear what they
have to offer and we would have to get a judge to agree with it" said
Dan.
"What is said in here has to be off the record until a deal is cut.
Agreed?" Dan shook his head yes.
"We will let the guys tell you in their own words. However, I will stop
them if their rights are in jeopardy and they are incriminating
themselves."
"My friend and I were blackmailed into helping with the attack on you
two. We were just to hold you guys while Roberts worked you over and that
is what we did. We never hit either of you." Adam agreed. He was
conscious the whole time.
"I said that we were blackmailed and that is true. Roberts caught me
giving this guy a blow job. He threatened to tell our wives if we didn't
do as he said. So now he had complete control over us. We were both
forced to have sex with him on several occasions. I mean the whole nine
yards. One day we were to meet him and arrived early. We found him
ramming a sixteen year boy and another fourteen old was crying. Roberts
had just finish doing him. We saw this and the boys are willing to
testify that Roberts had been using the one boy for two years. The one
which was crying had just been used for the first time. I don't know if
there were others or not. If there are, I think they might come forward.
I think several other men have been involved. He always manage to get
several to help in his marches against gays and help with his hate
crimes. So there you have it. Both of us are willing to testify, if need
be."
Dan said, "This is a very unusual development. I know that you want
justice done and I agree with you. Something must be done and I will do
everything I can to correct this huge mistake. I will talk with the DA
and see what kind of deal we can make. I think I can get you off with
just probation. I can't promise anything but I think we can cut a deal.
Louie and Adam are you willing to withdraw your complaint? This may be
too late, this may already be out of your hands."
Adam and I agreed to withdraw our complaint. If need be, we would change
our testimony and testify for the two defendants. We should be able to do
something.
Dan said, "I will call the DA and arrange a meeting. I know that we
should be able to cut a deal. It is evident that these men are the real
victims and have received a raw deal. I will start the investigation
rolling and see if we can find more people who have victimized and have
gotten a raw deal. I think Rev. Roberts is in very hot water. No wonder
he wanted to deal!"
"Louie and I know two women from the church, who may be able to help.
They are well informed about what is happening and may be able to help.
They can at least talk to the members." Adam said.
"I think you had better hold of for a short time. We need to talk with
the DA and then we can start our search." Dan countered. "We don't want
to start a panic and maybe cloud the investigation."
"I think I didn't state that very well did I. What I meant, was that I
wanted to help in any possible! Maybe I am just a little over anxious. I
just want Roberts to get what he has coming." Adam replied.
"Don't we all!" said Louie.