Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 00:06:10 -0400
From: LJB <readersstop@netscape.net>
Subject: To Fulfill a Prophesy Section 53 (LJB)(MM BB Bb 1st anal oral teen1b
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The following is a pure work of fiction and is the property of the author.
If you are looking to get off quick, read something else.  This story is
presented in serial form and you'll read a lot of background, before you
get any mind-blowing sex scenes.  If you are bothered by same sex
relationships, read no farther.

This is a story about the interaction of males with each other in a
fanciful setting.  It's a story with some sex, not sex with some story.

I am sorry that the release of sections over the past week has seemed slow,
but I have been busy getting my latest short story set up and posted.

"Joe's Dilemma" is a 4 part short story on Nifty/gay/beginnings.
If you decide to read it, I hope you enjoy.     LJB

To Fulfill a Prophesy


Section 53


Jason - Saturday afternoon

The start of another weekend.  I guess that might be important everywhere
else, but here at the `castle' it is usually just two more days of the
week.  I have come to find that Saturday means two definite things.

The first thing about Saturday is that whatever I have planned to do, never
gets done.  I can have the best of intentions, I can plan and schedule and
arrange, I can tell everyone ahead of time I am doing a certain thing on
Saturday at a certain time and no matter what, it won't get done.  I have
now taken to sitting back and letting Saturdays happen.  If I need to do
something or go somewhere I plan it for some other day, never on Saturday.

The second thing is you can be sure Denny won't be able to find a banana
anywhere in the kitchen at breakfast time and by lunch time they will have
mysteriously appeared out of nowhere.  It doesn't seem to matter how early
he gets down to the kitchen, they are gone.  Now Denny is an early riser
and in order to do this, someone has to be going really out of their way.
I've been keeping my eyes open, but so far I'm baffled.  Eventually I'll
figure it out.  When I do, I truly feel sorry for the person who's been
doing this when Denny learns who it is.


This morning I was laying in bed, well actually I was sleeping in bed.  I
think I was dreaming, but now I don't know what about.  I was very involved
with something in my dream and all of a sudden Denny is standing there.  In
my dream.

"Hi guys."  he said.  "Can I come in and warm up with you ?"  I looked
beside me, again in my dream and Dale is laying in bed next to me.  We look
at each other and he starts laughing.

"All right, Denny.  Come on in."  I say and I can hear Dale beside me
saying the same thing, at the same time.

"Can I bring him ?"  Denny looks to his side and Gus has appeared in the
dream.

"Sure can."  Again I can hear Dale speaking the same words in unison with
me.  I opened my eyes and Dale opened his too with this look on his face
that asks `Is this real ?'

"G'morning guys" a voice from the end of our bed said.  Both of us were so
startled we just about dove for the floor.  "You said to ask before I came
in.  I asked and you said it was okay."

How can you get angry at eight year old kid logic ?  I looked to the foot
of the bed and there stood Denny and Gus.

"Just how cold are you this morning ?"  Dale asked.  Denny got a big grin
on his face.  "I think it's been a long time since Jason got to cuddle with
you.  Why don't you let him have the honour ?  Gus, you can come with me if
you want."  Denny didn't wait for any response from me, he just flopped
onto the bed and crawled up to the top then slid under the covers and into
my arms.  Gus was right behind him.

"Gee, your nice and toasty this morning."  I told him.  He giggled and Dale
gave him a dirty look.

"Well your not, Gus" Dale said.  "Where have you been, in the freezer ?"
This time Gus giggled.

This was not an unusual event for Denny.  Ever since we had been to the
`cabin', Denny had made regular appearances on either Saturday or Sunday
mornings for his warm up.  Dale had to insist he ask us before entering the
room, because he had walked in one morning at a time that was very
difficult to explain to an eight year old what we were doing.  Locked doors
for Denny didn't exist, they just opened when he turned their handles.

After he had warmed up, which usually involved a large story from him about
something he had seen, or heard or was planning on doing, he would have a
shower with one or both of us and then he was off, to get dressed and get
his breakfast.  Mr. Chen had insisted that he put at least his pajama
bottoms on before he raced through the main entry and up the big marble
staircase, on the way to his room.  Ted knew if Denny didn't show up in
their room, he was with one of us.  His Dad and Uncle received most of his
visits, but he spread himself around to the rest of us pretty evenly.

In this instance, I found myself wondering why he had not taken the
opportunity to harass the three boys in Davey's bed this morning.  I
mentioned this to him.

"It's Saturday.  They'll sleep in, so I'll still have a chance to get
them."  His face beamed as he told us.

The boys warmed up and had their morning shower with us, then they were off
to see what mischief they could create for their brothers.  After they
left, we went back to bed for a little while, but didn't get any further
sleep.

At breakfast, Denny was fuming.  There was not a banana to be found
anywhere.  He was certain there were bananas and he was certain someone had
taken them.  While he sat at the table thinking, you could see an idea had
crossed his mind as the annoyance left his face and determination replaced
it.  I figured Denny had finally found a way to solve his mystery.  He
moved around the table until he could sit with his back to the wall.  He
very methodically looked one at a time at each person in the room.

I went over and asked what he was doing.  He was searching.  It apparently
had just occurred to him, he was holding Jamie's gift for hearing thoughts.
He was monitoring people one at a time for knowledge about his bananas.
When he had completed everyone in the room, he had been unsuccessful, but
many people were not there and he was resolved to continue checking until
he had scanned every person on the estate.

My morning was spent with Dean, Digger and the four boys for whom tuxedos
were to be rented for the dinner this evening.  We took the limousine into
town and had no trouble obtaining what we were looking for.  School was out
and all the graduation ceremonies had been completed.  There was an
abundance of formal wear available, having been recently returned and
freshly cleaned.

While in town I had a chance to do a little observation of Todd and
Brendan.  They seemed to be polite, intelligent, young men who showed many
signs of being quite taken with each other.  There was a little out of
sight hand holding, touching and glances back and forth that made it fairly
clear their attraction was mutual.  The new boys asked about the activities
that were available for their use and I outlined the facilities on the
estate.  They were amazed at the variety of activities.  I suggested they
should schedule what they wanted to do through the security office to make
certain there were no conflicts in timing and the proper arrangements could
be made if required.  We returned to the estate in plenty of time for
lunch.

Lunch is actually the first time on a weekend everyone is together.  Unless
something specific is scheduled, family and guests often sleep in on
Saturday and Sunday until they want to get up.  Denny is usually up anyway
and whoever he decides to visit is also awake early.  Dale and I really
don't mind, I don't think any of the guys do.  He's the youngest and I
think we all consider him as belonging to each of us, so he's like having
your own little brother or a son of your own.  Debra always sleeps late
when she's here and everyone else gets up somewhere between those two.

At lunch today the activities that had been planned were discussed.  The
number of those going horse back riding had increased Ted and Dean had both
decided to join in and Debra was anxious to go as well.  Digger suggested
we have an hours rest after lunch and Anson readily supported the idea, but
the rest of us didn't think they needed it and jeered them down.  Dale had
been right.  Denny and Gus were disgusted they had been excluded from the
dirt bike activity, but quickly perked up when they found out what the
alternative was.  When we finished eating, everyone went and dressed for
their choice of activity and met at the transports.

The afternoon passed quickly and each participant had fun doing their
chosen entertainment.  The boys learned dirt biking was not as easy as they
had anticipated and each had learned much about handling the powerful
engine.  It turned out I was the only one who had ever ridden before, Anson
having only been trained on patrol cycles with the police department.  He
found this a little different, although he did know the basics.  We spent a
lot of time stressing safety and the boys listened well and followed
instructions.  The area we had been sent to in the rear acres of the estate
was ideal.  Several different types of terrain allowed us all varied
experience.  An excellent training site.  I was seriously thinking about
getting a bike for my own use.

Both groups arrived back at the buildings about the same time and were
equally in need of cleanup.  We were hot, sweaty and dirty.  They were hot,
dirty and smelled like the stable.  Showers and the pool were high on
everyone's priority list.  Debra opted for heat and luxury and said she was
going to soak in the tub with many bubbles, until it was time to dress for
dinner.  The rest of us hit the locker room's, hot, soapy showers and then
the pool..

We made one slight detour.  Davey's arm cast had seen the end of its
usefulness.  Battered, worn, severely cracked in several places, it had
broken in half while we were biking.  With his pleading and assurances to
Ted and Dean his arm was healed and Mr. Chen's mutual guarantee, they let
us remove it.  A pair of cutters were located at the garage and it was off
in a matter of minutes.  This was Davey's first total shower and free swim
in weeks.  He was one really happy kid which made the rest of us very
pleased as well.

We swam and played together for well over an hour.  It's amazing how a
group of males of varying ages can come together in that sort of activity
and just play.  Obviously, some are stronger and they limit their
competition to those in their own age and strength group, but still
playfully interact with those of younger years and lesser strength.  The
same with the middle group, who test themselves against the older, more
experienced men.  The younger boys just charge in without fear, knowing all
those older, stronger men and boys will limit themselves to their juniors'
abilities.  It shows the real relationships of trust and caring.  Even the
new boys, both at the upper end of the middle group and reaching for the
lower end of the men's group, knew to care for the young ones.

I believe there is a paternal instinct the human male brings forth when he
can achieve the proper relationships and conditions both in environment and
within himself.  Participating in these activities today and watching my
friends as they interacted and shared themselves with one another, I knew
Dale and I were going to be having a discussion very shortly about adopting
a child to share our lives.  I didn't know how we were going to work it
out, but seeing him with the boys over the past weeks and knowing how I
felt about them, it was clear to me we needed someone else to share our
love and our lives.

About six o'clock, Dean called a halt to our games.  He suggested we would
need some time to prepare for the formal dinner tonight.  There was to be a
reception before dinner in the Library and Sitting Rooms, so we had about
an hour to get ready.  People headed for the showers a few at a time and
washed the pool chemicals from their bodies.  Donning the white robes which
were always available, we headed for our separate areas to prepare for
tonight's special activities.

Dale, as usual taking responsibility, lagged behind the group to make sure
everyone made it off to their rooms with no problems.  I stayed with him,
to keep him company and quietly let him know he was never alone.  We walked
to our suite together and when he had closed the entry door, I turned and
moving up tight against him, leaned in and kissed him.  It was not intended
to stir his passions, it was a kiss to remind him I was his forever and I
loved him.  He responded and passed the same message back to me.

"What brought that on ?"  he asked as we walked into our bedroom.

"Being in love with you."  I responded.  I figured this was as good a time
as any to feel him out.  "Dale, how would you feel about adopting a child
?"  He didn't answer and I didn't push him.  I went into the bathroom and
when I came back out Dale was sitting on the end of our bed.

"I've never though about it."  he said.  "It would be a very different
experience.  I love the boys here, but I've never though about having one
of my own."  I was pleased he was open to the idea.

"It will likely take quite awhile, but I think the first step would be to
talk with Dean and Ted."  I suggested.

"Yeah, we could do that."  he conceded.  "It never hurts to find out about
something.  There could be obstacles and I'm really not certain how sure I
am, but we could talk about it."  Well, that's the first hurdle, I thought
to myself.


Dean - Saturday night

"Mr. McAdams, I knocked but no one answered."  Brendan said hesitantly.  "I
wondered if you or Mr.  Tanner would help us with these tuxedos."

"Sure, Brendan."  I replied.  "By the way.  You're going to be with us all
summer.  Would you be comfortable calling us Uncle Dean and Uncle Ted.  The
boys seemed to prefer it when they first came."

"Yes, Sir."  he answered.  "If you two don't mind."  I looked over at this
young man.  He was a handsome, well built teenager who immediately left you
with a strong impression of his capability and maturity.  Having seen him
now for 24 hours, I sensed an uncertainty in him.  The appearance he
presented was a facade and the true individual lay buried somewhere
underneath.  I was hopeful he would come out to meet us sometime in the
next two months.

"What can I do to help ?"  I asked.

"We can't seem to make these ties work."  he told me, the exasperation from
fighting with it clear in his voice.  "If you'll help, I'll go and get Todd
so we can get them both done at the same time."  I nodded and he took off.

"What was that ?"  Ted asked, coming out of the bathroom.

"Tie problems for Brendan and Todd."  I informed him.

"Likely just the start of many to come."  he commented.  Brendan came
bustling into the room, Todd in tow.

"Here we are.......Whoa, sorry Uncle Ted."  He had just realized Ted was
standing naked, getting clothes out of his bureau.  The surprise didn't
keep him from taking a good look.

"No problem, Brendan."  Ted said.  "Just pretend we're in the swimming pool
if it makes you more comfortable."  A little sarcasm.  Apparently Ted had
also noticed the inspection.

As Ted continued dressing, there was a steady parade of young men through
our bedroom seeking help with their ties, studs, cummerbunds, cuffs, neck
buttons and every other part of their apparel.  Even Digger and Anson
joined the line.  When Ted was dressed, I left him looking after these
problems and went to escort Debra to the reception area.  She had agreed to
act as hostess for tonight, so the boys could get a good idea of how this
all worked.

At 7 o'clock, Debra and I were in place in the Library, ready to greet
guests.  Everyone started to filter in over the next half hour.  Cocktails,
in the form of ginger ale for those under age were circulated and
canap^Ās were served.  The younger guests were reminded about the size
of dinner and the number of servings, so they did not over do on their
snacking.

Mr. Chen announced `Dinner is served', precisely at 8:pm.  Jamie escorted
his mother and Len escorted Mrs.  Taylor into the dining room.  Place cards
at each setting announced where each person was to sit.  I occupied one end
of the table and Debra, as Hostess, occupied the other end.  We all stood
at our assigned place and then were seated after our Hostess and
Mrs. Taylor.  The staff very promptly began serving the first course.

The dinner was excellent.  The same as the first time we did this, Ted, Tim
and I offered instruction about various courses and implements that were
used.  Snails were served as an appetizer and Ted showed the boys how to
properly remove them from the shell and eat the snail.  We had a couple of
participants who decided not to have this course and they were taught the
proper way to decline beyond, "Yuck, I don't want none of that."  It was
over two hours before the dessert course was served.  As delicious as it
looked, only the veteran diners had any room left to enjoy it.  Tea and
coffee were to be served in the Sitting Room and we all adjourned to the
comfort of overstuffed chairs and couches.  Everyone was again sated by the
lavish meal.

I should note the boys did exceptionally well, remembering much of the
etiquette and instruction that was given at the first meal.  Each of them
could manage adequately at almost any formal dinner.  It occurred to me our
next participatory demonstration should be a luncheon or a formal tea.

When everyone was comfortably seated in the Sitting Room, I made an
announcement.

"Most of you have had some involvement with a plan I presented a few weeks
ago about building a smaller residence building for the family to use for
everyday living.  I wanted to let you know we have taken your suggestions
into consideration and have developed what I believe will be our final
plan.  We have kept the idea of a very large house as a residential
building.  We have also decided to build four smaller residences in
proximity to the main one.  The five buildings will form a type of
`cul-de-sac' neighbourhood street.  The smaller residences will house
family units when couples require separate housing for themselves and their
own families.  An example would be if one belonged to Tim and Kevin, they
would have room for Tim's brother and nephew to stay with them.  The main
unit will be home for Ted and myself, the members of our family who may
still be residing with us and our guests.  As previously planned, the
`castle' will remain entertainment headquarters for corporate activities
and the central services and facilities upon which we all tend to depend."

I lay out sets of plans on the tables in the sitting room and everyone
excitedly had a look.  Full colour drawings had been provided by the
architects and the plan had taken on a very real, physical form.  Reactions
were favourable from everyone.

"The plans will be here for the next three days."  Ted announced.  "If you
have any further ideas, questions or suggestions don't be shy about letting
us know.  Ground will be broken on Wednesday.  Construction is scheduled to
be completed in mid-September.  We will be moving in the last week of
September."  Everyone clapped with enthusiasm.

It was going on for eleven o'clock when Ted collected Denny for bed.  He
asked Lily if she wanted Gus to stay and she decided to leave him for the
night, so Ted took both of them upstairs.  The group moved to the Games
Room and some of the men started playing cards.  Jason open his regular
`pool shark school of learning'.  I asked Digger to perform bar duties and
he poured each of the Ladies an ap^Āritif.  Conversations were cordial
and it was midnight before we even realized it.  Lily suggested to Brian he
drive her home and they could pick up her car in the morning.  Lenny asked
to stay again, to which Davey and his Mom agreed.

We called it a night and sent our junior members off to bed.  I said `good
night' to the remaining group and escorted Debra to her room.  I then went
on to peek in on the youngest ones and found them already fast asleep.  I
made the usual adjustment to Denny and went to meet Ted in our bedroom.  He
was stretched out comfortably in our bed, reading over a set of
specifications for the construction project.

"It was a nice dinner."  he said as I started to undress.  "I think
everyone really enjoyed themselves, even the two new boys.  I'm surprised
they didn't seem to know anymore about formal dining than our guys did."

"I don't think their parents have spent any more time raising them than
they absolutely had to.  They seem like good boys, but it's like there is
something missing in them.  I think their similarity is what draws them
together."  I suggested.

As I rolled into bed and turned to face my mountain of a man, my gaze was
drawn to his massive chest, covered with the matting of blonde hair.  He
put down the booklet he had been reading and slid down into bed, turning to
face me.  I reached out and my hand stroked through the soft fibers until
it felt the pink disk and stubby nub on his left pec.  As I rubbed and
tugged, the nub grew hard and stuck out further.  Ted rolled over onto his
back and expelled a deep breath.  His movement left the right nipple just
in line with my mouth and I leaned forward and nibbled.  This time an
inward rush of air expanded his chest, pushing it harder against my mouth.
I worked on both my prisoners, reveling in the response I was getting from
my lover each time I tugged or nipped.

I moved my hand and pushed the covers down off his abdomen.  I rubbed those
flat, strong abdominal muscles, smooth and rigid, until they ended at his
narrow waist.  My tongue followed my hand and I traced the muscles which I
have been feeling.  Reaching his navel and wiggling my tongue in the tiny
well, caused his abdomen to contract.  My hand swept into the thick, bushy,
pubic mound of soft yellowish hair.  I stroked the hair, combing my fingers
through them over and over.  I bypassed the bobbing shaft and reached
around to weigh the full sac which dangled between his spread legs.  The
firm orbs moved freely in their container, shifting from side to side as I
rolled them.

Sticking out my tongue I swabbed the exposed crown of the impressive staff
which was pointing directly at me.  It jumped each time I touched it and
Ted moaned deeply.  I took the head into my mouth and began the long decent
to the base.  I still had never been able to take the total length, but I
kept trying every chance I got.  As I worked to engulf as much of this
sturdy post as possible, Ted started to slide his fingers into the crease
of my bottom and found the sensitive gateway hidden deep inside.  He rubbed
and prodded soon opening me up with one, two, then three fingers.

Ted reached for the lube in the bed side table and generously applied it to
my relaxed hole.  I straddled his hips and lowered myself on his spit
slicked cock.  It slide slowly home, filling me in just the right way.  I
held still when I reached the base and let my tunnel hold him in me,
gripping every inch tightly.  Ted found my cock and smeared the ample
precum I had produced around and around the puffy, sensitive head.  He then
firmly gripped my shaft and head and started a pumping action intended to
create a maximum amount of friction and heat.  His other hand latched onto
my nipple and pinched and pulled in a manner to gain my full attention.
The feelings combined to make my body tingle.

I began to lift and fall around his shaft, making long strokes which had
him stretching up into me as I thrust downward to collide with his pelvis.
It didn't take long at all.  Just over a minute of this forceful coupling
brought us both to the edge and with one final exertion we both released
the pressure which we had built in each other.  I remained seated on his
hips while the aftermath of our climaxes tapered.  Finally I fell forward
and shared a kiss of love with the partner to whom I had committed myself.

"I love you, big guy."  I told him with all the sincerity in my heart.

"You are the most important person in my life," he replied, "and I will
always cherish your love."

Very shortly afterward, we were sound asleep, safe in each other's arms.


Jamie - Sunday night

The last couple days at school are like a fog to me.  I knew there was
something wrong, but I had no desire to find out what it was or to correct
it.  Davey told me later he had tried to communicate with me mentally for
three days and I had blocked him.  I had no recall of having done so.  I
thought I had in fact reached and communicated with him.  The plane ride
home was hardly a memory at all.  I did know Brendan and Todd were there,
but it seemed perfectly normal to me.

A clear memory was when I was in Uncle Ted's office.  I knew he was
questioning me, but I don't recall answering him.  I was empty.  That's how
I felt and I knew the fourth Guardian had taken my gifts.  That thought
came to me very clearly, but it didn't seem to be me thinking it.  Then,
when I was with Mom and Dad in his office and the other three Guardians
arrived, I felt fear.  I was not afraid, but I felt fear from another
source of which I was not aware.  Then there was clarity.  My brothers were
surrounding me, not repairing me, but removing something within me and I
felt clarity.  My mind cleared and I understood what had been happening.

I have remained empty ever since.  My gifts have been active for such a
very short time you would not think I would be so use to them being with
me, but without them, I am empty.  When you are designed to be a Guardian
there must be something, a need in you to achieve that role.  When so much
you need to do so is missing from you, it's like there is a hole in you and
you feel empty.  Denny has assured me my gifts will be returned, but the
waiting has made me know being a Guardian is not just an extra to me, it is
me.

The dinner last night was great.  I guess I didn't understand at first why
Dad and Uncle Ted were doing this.  It's something I've grown up knowing.
I now appreciate others would not learn these things and I am pleased to
see my brothers having a good time learning about the formal way things are
done.  They are not the only ones.  The big guys needed to learn as well
and they too are having fun doing it.  I was surprised last night to notice
Brendan and Todd were learning some of these things for the first time.  It
makes me appreciate my parents, particularly living with Mom, have always
included me in their activities enough for me to learn by doing.

I have noticed since I lost my gifts, Todd and Brendan are not drawn to me
as they were at school.  I knew that Wednesday night when I returned to
school the strengthening of my gifts from spending time with my brothers
had to be the reason people were drawn to me.  I can see it even more now.
My friends are drawn to my brothers, but I am now just another younger kid.
It makes me realize how careful we will have to be in life choosing
friends, determining whether it is us or the hidden power of a Guardian
which attracts people.

Lenny stayed over last night again.  He and I fooled around with each other
again, but this time we left Davey out of it.  He went to sleep right off
and I realize he has a commitment and desire for Brian and I don't want to
place him in situations where he must choose between that commitment and
me.  I understand there are limits on a best friend's rights and I want to
remain Davey's best friend, forever.

Today, we all spent time with each other.  We usually all get together for
a swim or two on any given day and that was true today, but we also spent
time doing things in small groups.  Gus and Denny were with Uncle Ted
during the morning.  They spent some time going through the camping
equipment and trailer.  I'm really looking forward to getting a chance to
go out and use that stuff, seeing as I missed out last time.

Mom is leaving tomorrow.  She has business at home with her lawyer that had
to be completed.  She asked Dad if he would arrange for her to come back
for the July 4th weekend and he readily agreed.  He told her he thought we
might all spend the long weekend on our boat, so we could all attend the
waterfront celebrations.  She encouraged the idea and told me she was
looking forward to another long weekend with all of us.  I spent the
morning with her.  We walked through the gardens and talked.  I didn't like
the idea of her going home to be alone, but she told me she really
cherished her time alone these days and next to being with all of us, it
was her best time.

Todd and Brendan spent the morning teaching Kevin and Davey to play tennis.
They did not likely anticipate how quickly my brothers learn.  By the end
of the morning my two friends were having to work as hard as they could
just to play evenly.  They were more than slightly relieved when Dale and
Jason came out looking to see if they could play.  Todd and Brendan retired
as gracefully and quickly as any pair ever had.

After lunch we all went to the stables to go riding.  We have reached a
number as a group that exceeds the number of horses which are maintained on
the property.  Dad doubled up with Gus and Uncle Ted took Denny with him so
we had enough to go around.  Charger, Uncle Ted's horse never even batted
an eye when Denny was lifted on to him.  Up until now only Uncle Ted and
Jim, the stable supervisor, have been able to ride him.  Davey has
established a friendship with the horse, but had never ridden him.  It
appeared he was going to accept Denny as well.

Showers and swimming when we returned to the `castle' rounded out the
afternoon and the usual delicious Sunday roast beef dinner was served.
Brian came over for swimming this afternoon and stayed for dinner.  He
would be taking Len and Gus home later this evening, but he and Davey have
gone off somewhere to spend some time together.  Tim and Kevin were busy
doing something so Len, Todd, Brendan and I went up to my room, which they
were staying in, and listened to the CD player and talked.

"Your family seems to spend a lot of time together."  Brendan commented to
me.  "I don't know when the last time was my family sat down to have a meal
together."

"It hasn't always been like this," I replied, "but with a little luck, it
will be from now on."

"I wouldn't be surprised if my father was gay too."  Brendan said.  Even
when he's home, he isn't home.  I never was told why he and my Mother
divorced.  My sister won't have anything to do with him and he seems to
keep me as far away from his life as possible.  It must be great to have a
Dad and an Uncle there for you."

"It hasn't really been like that here, yet."  I told him.  "I'm hoping when
things get to be routine in the new house it will be like that.  This is
all pretty new to all of us.  We are all still putting our family
together."

"If there are any openings, I'd sure like to apply."  he joked, but I could
tell from his tone and the look on his face that he wasn't joking.  It's
the first time I realized how really unhappy Brendan was with his world.

A little after nine o'clock, Uncle Ted knocked on the door and stuck his
head in to let Lenny know Brian was getting ready to leave.  He was taking
Denny to bed and I decided to go along with him.  I had never put Denny to
bed and I was just a little curious if it was like I remembered when he and
Mr. Chen use to put me to bed.

Once we were in Denny's room there was really nothing to do except just sit
on his bed or a chair.  Denny put his own pajamas on and he talked the
whole time.  He was telling me about working with his Dad this morning on
the camping items.  How they sorted it all out and cleaned some of the
items.  He talked about opening the tents so they could air out and
checking the propane tanks.  He just never stopped talking.  Uncle Ted just
sat there and listened and I did the same.  After washing his face and
brushing his teeth, Denny crawled in bed and waited for Uncle Ted to cover
him up.  He asked me to read a chapter from his book to him and Uncle Ted
again sat and listened.  Afterward Uncle Ted bent down and he and Denny
gave each other big hugs and Uncle Ted kissed him on the forehead and said
good night.  It was exactly as I remembered it happening for me and I was
happy for Denny.  It was one of my favourite memories.

We spent the rest of the evening in the Games Room.  The big guys let us
play poker with them and showed us how to make bluffs work or read other
people as they bluff.  When Dad and Uncle Ted were ready to go to bed,
Davey and I were also ready.  The other guys were also breaking up with
only a few staying at the poker table.  Davey and I walked Mom to her suite
and she invited us in for a few minutes.  We sat in the lounge and talked
for a little while.

"If Todd and Brendan are going to be here all summer," Mom asked.  "are you
two going to be sharing a room as well ?"

"Dad mentioned to me this morning," I replied, "he and Uncle Ted are going
to move into the Master Suite and move some people around so the suites are
put to better use."

"They're going to use your Grandparent's rooms ?"  She sounded astounded.
"Good for him.  I'm glad your Dad is finally going to move on from the
past."

"I think I'm going to offer to switch rooms with Kevin and Tim."  Davey
told us.

"Why ?"  Mom and I asked together.

"There's two of them."  Davey explained.  "They should have more room.  I
don't need all the space.  Sharing a room with Denny was plenty nice for me
and now look at all the room."

"But Tim might be going."  I pointed out.  "Then Kevin will be just one."

"He's older."  Davey said.  "He is entitled to the larger area."

"You have a partner as well, Davey."  I commented.  "You could use a larger
area as well."

"Brian and I will not be living together for quite awhile."  he told me.
"I think Kevin needs all the support we can give him, now not later."  I
thought about what he had said and his consideration for Kevin.

"I think you should stay where you are."  I stated.  "Kevin and Tim can
have Uncle Ted's suite, Todd and Brendan can have their room and I can go
back to my own room, where I belong."  My mind was made up and I would talk
to Dad in the morning.

Mom was leaving about lunch time tomorrow so we let her get to bed and
Davey and I went to his bed.  We talked a while longer once we were
settled.  Davey told me he and Brian had talked for a bit tonight and they
were trying to work out a problem that had developed.  He said he wasn't
sure he could talk to me about it, so I asked if he just wanted to wait
until I had my gifts back and then I could just listen to him think about
it.  He laughed and then he told me about his fear and how he had tried to
get Brian to agree to limiting himself to one way activity.  Brian has
forgiven him for this, but he hasn't yet forgiven himself.

I could understand his fear of being hurt by someone he loved and trusted.
I also felt this was something they needed help with, but would eventually
have to work out between themselves.  He told me what Brian had asked Uncle
Ted to do.  When I asked how he felt about it, he told me he had been
thinking it when Brian had asked.

I was happy to be back in bed with my real friend.  He cared for me whether
I was a Guardian, or just myself.  And I loved him, as my brother and my
friend just because he was himself.

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Additional to the list of recommended stories suggested at the end of
section 48, please consider these two which were accidentally left from the
list:

"Parental Instincts"        NIFTY/gay/relationships
                                       43 part series - complete

"Family Instincts"          NIFTY/gay/relationships/paternal instincts