Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 09:50:32 -0500
From: Darrin J. Thomas <djthomas4@charter.net>
Subject: Dylian Book II Chapter 23

Dylian
Book II Chapter 23


	While Misha and I saw Debbie, the older youngsters had a blast at
the mall.  Dakota helped Missy pick out a couple of outfits over her
objections (She didn't think I meant it.)  Nichole fought the girls the
whole way in getting what I had asked stating over and over `I am not going
to be there that long'.

            Evan's sister told me the girl was overwhelmed by their
selections.

	At the same time, a similar situation played out with her older
brother.  Bradley and Greyson bumped into Jackson Hunter, while he awaited
his girlfriend, Holly Miller.  The young man, who had great taste in
threads, was a huge help to the boys.

	Once Holly arrived, she joined the girls. After making all their
purchases, the group went for some food.  It was at this point, Miller's
daughter noticed Nichole hadn't eaten. She decided the teen felt uneasy
over the upheaval in her life, as well as being the only middle school kid
in the group.

	I spent most of the evening getting Misha settled into his room.  I
wanted him placed with Simon.  Unfortunately, the boy's schedule of
treatment precluded it.

           I expected to be kicked out shortly, but I stayed to meet the
new doctor.

	At around nine, the physician appeared with a flourish.  And, my
friend hadn't exaggerated, the man was nuts!  He literally fell into the
room wearing a Mickey Mouse costume.  His act convinced the boy, who
laughed so hard tears streamed down his face.

	"Why hello there, you must be Edward Philips Price.  My name is
Donald Duck!"

	"No, I am Misha De'Angilo, and you are Mickey Mouse!"

	"Indubitably, however call me Doc Mick.  I came to examine you, may
I?"

 	The man waited until the youngster nodded his approval.

 	"Great, this won't take long.  Then, we will cure you pronto!  How
about you take off that gown, I shall find you some pajamas instead.

      I thought the boy might be embarrassed to undress in front of a
stranger, but he wasn't.  Once the surgeon saw the child's bruises, he
bellowed lilah tov, shalom,

  	"STEP OUT INTO THE HALL, NOW!"

	Before he could verbally attack me, Debbie arrived.  Grabbing his
arm, she explained,

	"Mick, this is Drew Thomas.  He is acting as Misha's guardian,
until the courts sort things out.  He is NOT, I repeat NOT responsible for
the youngster's wounds.  The boy's step father caused them.  Do not take
your anger out on him, he does more good for this hospital than anyone
else, however, should he ever hurt any child, I would be the first in line
to surgically remove his testicles without the use of anesthesia!"

	"Thank you, Dr. Edwards, I was about to rip into him!  Now that you
are here, please tell me why this poor fellow never received proper
treatment?"

	"Again, the result of a despicable cretin.  We shall now take over
his care."

	"Sounds like a great plan, so who is going to be his primary
physician?"

	"You are!!"

	"Yes, I transfer complete control over to you.  Treat this young
man as a member of Dr. Edwards' family, which he will become shortly."

	"My friend, explain that last statement!"

	"Simon adopted him, together with his elder two siblings.  After
all, since Even has a new sister, he needed one, too!"

	They all laughed.

     	Dr. Halverson went back into the room to examine my newest son.
After a couple of minutes, Deb and I joined them.  We heard the mad doctor
explain to his newest "victim", how he planned to cure him. He ended by
saying,

  	"May I count on my little Donald Duck to give me his full effort?"

	"Why would that matter?  I mean, I try all the time, but it never
helps!"

	"If you are not willing to give your all, then we shall continue
the same treatment.  But, should you consent, you must fully devote
yourself for us to succeed.... May I count on it?"

	"Yeah!"

	"Misha's two siblings will contribute, as well as all of his new
family, especially his father, who happens to be me.  I pledge to spend
whatever it takes, and then some!  Nothing is too good for any of my
children!"

	"Mr. Thomas, I know we are going to get along just fine!"

	"Oh, crap!  Drew would you pass a message on to Bradley for me?
Tell him Hanna's tests came back, there were no signs of infection.  Add
the words 'keep up the great job you're doing!'."

	"Gladly!  So, Dr. Halverson, what is our first step to get my son
healthy?"

	Before the medical man could answer, Misha asked,

     	"Why do you keep calling me your son?"

	"Because I'm your foster dad, but I intend to adopt the three of
you, if you want.  For now, let's worry about what Dr Crazy's plans."

	Suddenly, a flying eleven-year-old attacked me!  He latched on to
my neck, he refused to let go. I felt tears hitting my shoulder.

	"First, my little patient shall receive a strong dose of
chemotherapy, concurrently with a new type of drug."

	"When can I see him?"

	"Not before tomorrow afternoon.  Dr. Edwards shall inform you, as
soon as we know, however I must limit his visitors to you, plus the brother
who is here with him.  We can't chance his catching an illness from
others."

	I figured this restriction would displease the three siblings.

      As soon as my child received his medication, he fell asleep, which I
found equally true of Simon and Even, when I returned to my youngster's
room. I proudly observed the two in separate beds.  I knew my nephew
worried about his boyfriend's recovery, so I assumed he suggested it.

      I arrived home much later than all the others.

  	I insisted everyone stay for the night.

      Early the next morning, Dylian came to speak with me.  On the way, he
inadvertently heard Nichole say to Dakota,

       "Should he find out, he will ask me to leave!  Greyson shall go with
me, taking my younger brother as well.  I can't do that to him, now that he
has a good chance to get healthy!  I must work out a way for me to end
this, without anyone discovering my secret."

	"Nichole, I know..."

	Upon the conclusion of their conversation, my nine-year-old ran to
my office, where he found me on my cell.

  	When I saw my boy, I interrupted my conversation with the words,

	"Governor, let me call you back.  My youngest son walked in, he
needs me."

      "I am sorry you feel that way, but I never make my kids wait, while I
chat on the phone.  They are in front of me, you're not!  Good day, Sir!"

      	Hanging up, I turned to my boy, asking,

     	"What's up, my little prince?"

	"I am sorry to bother you, was that Uncle Tom?  Daddy, I need your
help!"

	"No, that was the governor of Iowa.  I have told you before, I
don't care whom I'm with, if you need me, I stop.  Now, what happened?"

	"Daddy, I know something concerning a person here in our home, who
is really scared.  I found this out by accident, and I don't know if I
should say anything or not. Either way, that person will suffer"

	"Sweetie, you have a tough choice to make.  But since you promised
nothing, you are free to tell me, especially if it makes said party feel
better."

	"Okay, well I overheard a conversation between Dakota and Nichole.
My new sis thinks you are going to kick her out for something that
happened."

	At that instant, Even's sister entered.  Without looking around,
she stated,

	"Uncle Drew, we have to talk!"


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