Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:33:56 -0600
From: Darrin Thomas <Djthomas4@charter.net>
Subject: Dylian chapter 13

	Upon entering Simon's room I saw the sweetest sight.  Even was
asleep in a chair holding his friend's hand with his head on my son's leg.
Walking over to the seated teen I tapped him on his shoulder.  Thankfully,
he didn't jump.  Instead, the sweetie turned to see who awakened him.  And,
if looks could kill!

	"How is he doing?"

	"Why are you here?!"

            	The boy glared at me.

	"We need to talk.  But, first, please read this."

            	Reaching over I took Simon's laptop, scrolled back to the
conversation my son had with Bruce and me then handed it to the him.

		"No Dad!  Let Dylian go have his day at school!  He needs
it!  He is a nine year old and shouldn't have to deal with this crap!  I
want him happy and laughing.  No matter what happens to me that is my wish!
He must have the carefree life he has never known!"
		"Bruce, would you do me a favor?  Please relay a message to
Dylian!"
		"Ask him to use our experiences to support another child!
Remind him that there might be other kids in his school that are going
through what we experienced.  Now we know there are good people out there
that WILL help if we let them!  Maybe he can assist another guy like Dad
has done for the two of us!"

	"Even: You must realize I will do everything I can for my eldest.
But, I also have Dylian.  Your boyfriend asked that I care for and treat
his brother as a normal child.  Since I was unable to help Simon while he
had surgery, I chose to be there for my youngest!."

	"But, Si had a hole drilled into his head, and you went out of the
hospital: deserting him!  HOW COULD YOU!"

	"I was present when he entered surgery.  I knew that your mom, whom
I trust totally, watched over him during the procedure.  She told me he
won't wake up for another eight hours because of the meds.  I realized one
of the most important persons in his life stayed with him every minute!
Even, I never worried about my son being alone, because you were here for
him."

             I made sure my voice showed pure love while trying to get
through to Simon's buddy.

            "I am sorry, Sir.  I shouldn't have gotten mad at you, but I
was so scared for my boyfriend."

            My nephew started crying.

	"Oh, Sweetie, if I had to sit here just waiting, I would have gone
totally nuts.  That's one of the reason why I went to see Dylian. Simon
understood that you were here throughout his operation and would be with
him when he wakes up.  Let me remind you just how important you are to
him!"

	"I guess! But, I don't understand: How could he want a used-up
whore! Why would YOU let him be around such a lowlife?!"

	"EVEN!  Don't you ever say that again!  You are not, nor were you
ever, a whore!  They abused you!  You didn't have a choose!  It was forced
upon you: If you hadn't complied you would have been hurt or, even, killed!
Protecting the other boys in that house makes you a brave person!  I know
that you don't believe me, but, please, consider this: Why is Simon happy
with you, love you and want you? "

	"Yeah! You big dummy!  My brother is not an lowlife!  He is a hero!
And, I will beat you up if you keep saying that about him!"  Donnie stated
walking in, and, then, he hit Even on the shoulder.

	"Oh, I am so sorry!  I am not used to having so many people care
about me, and how I feel!"

            	He burst into tears.

	Donnie and I wrapped our arms around him, so he knew we still loved
him.

            	Coming into the room Debbie saw what had occurred: You
could see the concern in her face.

	"Hello, Darling, how did you get here?"

	"Oh, hi, Mommy!  Helen brought me!  I told her that Uncle Drew was
at the hospital with Even.  She said that she was going to try to find you,
so you would know.  I guess she didn't see you!  Well, you might want to go
look for her.  I bet she is still searching for you!  Do you think I can
stay here with my bro?  Is Dad joining us?"

            	Damn, that kid sure could talk!

	"Take a breath boy!  Yes, your father will be here in awhile.  I
haven't seen Helen, but I will have her paged.  Even, are you all right?"

	"Yeah, I guess!"  He sniffed.

	"Mom, he was being stupid!  He called himself a used-up whore!
Uncle Drew and I were telling him that he was not a prostitute but a hero:
for the way he helped the other boys, kept them from getting hurt, and made
sure they were fed!  But, I am not certain he believes us.  Maybe, you
should talk to him, because I don't want my big brother to feel badly about
himself!"

	"Oh, I will!  But, you do know that he is still in the room, right?
He hears everything you are saying.  You shouldn't talk about anyone in
their presence like that!...  Drew: Simon should be awakening, soon.
Please, remind him not to talk.  Also, make sure that he does not touch the
bandages covering his head: particularly those over his eyes.  I have
instructed that someone always be with him for the next week.  We will work
out a schedule as to whom.  Even, would you please come with me!"

            She held out her hand for her eldest.

	Taking the boy down to the nurse's station, she entered the
adjoining lounge.  Debbie pointed to a chair for the teen to sit in.

	"Would you like a soda?"

            Her child nodded his head yes.

            "Is Coke okay?  Well son, I must know if what Donnie said upset
you."

	"No, Ma'am, he was right!  I really do feel like a used-up whore:
The only thing I ever did was pleasuring those old men.  I hate feeling
this way, but I don't know how to change!"

            Simon's boyfriend broke down crying.

	"Oh, Sweetie!  Your brother and Uncle Drew were right, you are not
a call boy, nor were you ever.  Son, you are a victim of severe child
abuse.  Dr. Maxwell will help you deal with those feelings.  But, we do not
see you as a prostitute.  You are our beloved son, brother, nephew, and
friend.  Coming to terms with what happened takes a great amount of support
from us and effort on your part, however it was never your fault.  I am
aware it will be awhile before you see yourself in a positive light.  But,
until then, please make me a promise, can you do that?"

	"Yeah, I guess!"  Even sniffed.

	"I want your agreement never again to refer to yourself as a slut!"

	"Okay, I will try!"

	Hugging her new child tightly his mother held him for awhile.  Once
he regained control of his emotions she asked:

             "Sweetie, do you have anything you would like to say?"

	"No, Ma'am."

	"Darling, please call me Debbie if you don't feel comfortable
saying "Mom": However, I wish you would not use the term "Ma'am"!"

	"You really wouldn't mind if I said "Mother"?!"

	"Oh goodness, no!  You are my son now!  Nothing would make me
happier than you thinking of me as your mommy, because that is what I am!
All I want is for you to enjoy your life.  I will do everything to ensure
that happens.  If you need something then you must tell me!  But, remember
this, you are stuck with me as your parent!  What you call me doesn't
matter one bit!"

	Debbie held the sobbing boy close to her chest rocking him back and
forth until he stopped crying altogether.  Realizing that her son had
fallen asleep she rolled the chair over to the adjoining couch, laid her
eldest down and covered him with a blanket.

            Upon leaving the area, the doctor left instructions to wake up
her teen before her nephew returned to consciousness: She knew how
important it was for her child to be there.

            Then, Dr Edwards headed back into Simon's room.

	"MOM!, what did you do with Even?!"

	"Relax, you little devil!  Your brother fell asleep in the lounge.
I told the attendant to rouse him in a few hours.  Drew: We need to figure
out who is going to stay with your son!  Do you wish to hire a team of
private nurses or should the family handle it?"

	"I think we can look after him during the day and employ a
caretaker to be here at night.  I figure among Carol, Even, and me, we
could cover the time my child is awake. The remaining hours are what I am
worried about.  I am afraid to have someone we don't know watch my eldest
while he sleeps."

	"Ummm... Pardon me, Sir."  Agent Franklin said sticking his head
into the room.

            "Since we are assigned to be here, as it is, why not let us
have the honor of keeping an eye on your boy after dark: One of my men can
sit by him, or I would be delighted to switch my schedule!"  the man
suggested with pride.

	"Honestly, that would be awesome!  Thank you, Sir!  That relieves
me of a great burden!  I know that you guys hate being out there.  I hope
that this will allow you to feel more useful.  Again, I am most grateful
for your offer!  And, anyone you trust would be more than acceptable to
me."

            	Getting up I shook his hand.

	"I will need to call Carol to see if she would be able to stay with
him during the day.  Maybe she can even use the time to start Even's
evaluation!"

	"Kill two birds with one stone: Good thinking Drew!  From what
Miles and I have found out, our child hasn't been to school for at least
six years!  I talked to Mark and Brian: They said that Tyler and Andy are
in the same situation.  Let's have Nancy and Carol start working with all
three boys while Simon is recovering!  Although, by the end of next week he
should be released."

	"Oh, how I hope so!  I want both of them home embarking on our new
life!  I will make some calls, too.  See if you can get a space near by to
use as a class room!  I am sure that the hospital will cooperate.  Tell
them, if necessary, I will rent it!"

            	I laughed.

	Things calmed down for awhile.  I was reading some reports when
there was a quiet knock at the door, and Sherry poked her head in.

	"Mind if we come in for awhile, Sir?"

	"Sure!... Please do!  Where is Gagy?"  I asked not seeing him in
her arms.

            	"I am right her, silly!"  Came his sweet giggle.

	The blond tyke came flying into the room using his new power chair.
He did a little spin and, then, pulled up right next to my chair.  I was
amazed at how well the child controlled his mechanism in that short amount
of time.

	"Guess what!" he exclaimed excitedly.

	"Yes,... Buddy?"

	"Some guys in white gave me this really great chair and said I
could keep it!  They told us it wouldn't cost Sissy anything!  Next, we
entered this room with all these different things that I had to go around
without hitting them.  I got a gold star for doing great!  Then, I went
into a different place, and somebody put jelly all over my legs!
Afterwards a woman took a cast of them: She said that they were going to
make me new ones!  Isn't that the greatest!"

	"WOW!  You had a busy day.  Why don't you go with my nephew Donnie
to get a soda!"

              Turning to Debbie' youngest, I declared:

             "Sweetie, will you please take Gagy down to the lounge to buy
him a drink?"

	"Okay!"  both boys answered together while laughing.

	It was great seeing the two lively tykes giggling together.

	"How are you holding up, Sherry?"

	"Truthfully, it's all a little overwhelming!  All the doctors
treated us like we were royalty!  They made my darling feel special and,
that, means everything to me!  I can't get over all that you had them do
for us: After thinking I had been fired earlier, I was worried that I
wouldn't have enough cash to buy necessities before I got another job!
And, then, to find out not only do you still want me as your personal
assistant, but you have given me a raise, taken care of my little brother's
medical problems, and provided us with a new home!  All in one day: That's
hard to swallow!  However, I am not complaining mind you!"

	"No, I do understand.  I was more than glad to do it!  Did the
little angel get a non-powered chair as well?"

	"Yes!  They said that they would deliver it to the loading zone.
Although, I don't know how I am going to get it home."

	"I took care of that!  I ordered a new van with a power lift as
your company car.  We will pick it up tomorrow.  Until, then, let's put the
apparatus in the bed of my truck.  I asked one of the security men to
unload it when we reach your house.  In addition, some adjustments to your
new home need to be made so that its wheelchair accessible.  The owners
have agreed to permit making the structural changes immediately.
Therefore, I started that process.  Carol will be here later, so you will
get to meet her.  She is the current owner.  By the way we are starting an
informal school.  I would like to include Gagy, as well.  He may be the
youngest student, but all the others are behind: Each the youngster has
been kept out of a learning environment for one reason or another.  What do
you think?"

	"I hadn't even considered getting my little one tutoring, but you
are right!  Who will be teaching?"

	"That would be Me!  Actually, Nancy Miller, as well as myself!  My
name is Carol Koch."  the woman said coming into the room.

	"Hi, I am Sherry Hensley!  I have just been hired as Mr. Thomas'
Personal Assistant.  I have a six year old brother who never had formal
instructions: And, it was he whom we were talking about!"

	"That's not a problem: I have taught children of all ages up to
and, including, adults!"  the teacher said with pride.

	"DADDY!"  Dylian yelled running into the room as he jumped right
into my lap!

	"Son!  You need to be a little quiet, your brother is still
sleeping."  explaining, as I hugged him tightly to my chest.

             	I just couldn't get him close enough to my heart.

	"Sorry, Pops: I missed you too much!  How is Si doing?"

	"He is still sleeping so we don't know anything, yet!"

	"Hi, you must be Sherry!  I am Dylian, Dad's son."

             	Turning to Gagy's sister, my youngest held out his hand.

	"Hello, Sweetie, it's nice to meet you."

             	She was interrupted by the arrival of the rest of the
"gang".

             	Going directly to Simon's side Even checked to see how he
was doing.

	As the teen gently picked up his boy's hand my eldest started to
stir.  Jumping up I hit the call button to alert Dr Edwards.

	"Easy Son!  Your doing great.  Aunt Debbie will be here in a
minute!"

             	I could tell he was in pain.

	"We are all here for you, Babe!  Just hang on: Mom's on her way!"
Even told his boyfriend.

	My eldest began crying, as he gripped my hand with such force I
wondered if he wouldn't break it!

	When Debbie arrived she became visibly worried.  Checking his
bandage she turned to me, saying:

             "Drew, he shouldn't be in pain!  I am going to get Dr. Powers
in here, fast!  Keep him as calm as you can!"

            	Then, she ran out of the room.

	I was surprised when Sherry spoke up in a take-charge voice,
saying:

	"All right: Everyone but Drew and Even follow me right now!  Let's
go, PRONTO!"

            	And, they, all, quickly tagged after her.

	It wasn't long before both physicians appeared.  The surgeon
immediately decided he needed to examine the incision. Removing the
bandages he saw the problem instantly.

	"Dr. Edwards we need to get this wound cleaned right away!"



Thank you for all the feedback.  I can't get over how many people like my
narrative.  I hadn't planned on it going this far.  But you all keep
encouraging me to continue writing this story! And my Editor won't let me
stop! Hehe So I am going to try to keep it going as long as there is a
demand for it.  So let me know if there is demand for it.  I also want to
thank my Editor!  You are a Great friend and a Damn good editor!  I am
sorry for being such a pain in the ass!  Thanks for your support!


Please remember that kids are our future.  It's time to protect them.

No Child Should Have To Sleep On The Street Tonight!

Hugs

Darrin