Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:35:02 -0400
From: Ryan J Collett <ncboy1982@juno.com>
Subject: Locker Room Romance 27

Warning: The following story has homosexual content. If you are offended or
made uncomfortable by material concerning sexual relations between
consenting adult men, then don't read. If it is in any way illegal for you
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  			              Locker Room Romance
                		      By: JRC
			              Chapter 27

    When the alarm clock buzzed the next morning, Jason woke with dread
like he had never felt before. He glanced over at Shawn's sleeping form and
realized that he had to get this day started, like it or not. After
stretching, he made his way to the shower and did his normal routine.
    When he was getting dressed, Shawn started to stir. He opened his eyes
and looked at Jason.
    "Good morning. Why didn't you wake me?" Shawn asked.
    "You were sleeping so well I didn't want to disturb you."
    "Thanks. I am going to get in the shower." Shawn said as he proceeded
to the shower. When he returned Jason was dressed in his black suit. "My,
my, my, don't we look nice?"
    "Thanks." Jason said, smiling. Shawn continued to get ready and when
they were done they both left for downstairs. Mrs. Andrews was sitting at
the table drinking a cup of coffee when they arrived.
    "Good morning." She said, offering Shawn a cup of coffee and Jason some
soda. They took their drinks and sat at the table. Silence filled the air
until she announced that Jeremy would meet them at the funeral home. Jason
nodded in acknowledgement. Soon, it was time to leave and they all loaded
into Mrs. Andrew's car and left for the funeral home.
    The family arrived an hour early to prepare and spend a few last
minutes with Jason's father. Ms. Andrews decided that she wanted to visit
alone. Jason and Shawn respected her wish.
	After a few minutes she walked out of the room dabbing at her eyes
with some tissue. Jason started to enter the room with Shawn behind him but
Jason turned and looked at him. Without saying a word, Shawn nodded his
head back and remained in the hall while Jason went in alone. Standing at
the casket, he reflected on some the memories with his father.
	"Hey hon, there's not much time before the funeral starts. You
ready?" Shawn asked from the door. Jason turned to look at him and Shawn
could see the tears in his eyes. Instinctively he walked over to him to
console him.
	"Why did he have to leave like this just after I was getting to
know him? Jason asked between sobs.
	"I don't know but I know that God has a reason for taking him
home. Come on, let's go get this started." Shawn said as he kissed Jason on
the lips. Jason nodded in agreement and walked out of the room holding
Shawn's hand.  They made their way into the chapel where the funeral was
being held, since they were pallbearers they took their seats with the rest
of the group on the third row while the rest of the family sat together.
    The worst part for Jason was when the preacher sat down and Conway
Twitty's song "Daddy" started to play. The casket was being closed during
the song and Jason lost everything he had after that. Shawn took him into
his arms while Jason sobbed.
    When the song was over, it was time to transfer the casket to the
car. Jason, Shawn and the other pallbearers got up as instructed and lifted
the casket and put it in the car. Then Jason and Shawn got into the family
car with Mrs. Andrews and proceeded to the gravesite where Jason's father
would be put to rest.

JASON KNEW THIS would be a hard day for him, but he had no idea how hard
this was going to be. The preacher was saying a few words that Jason no
longer was hearing. He was remembering the good times that he and his
father had had when he visited him and Shawn. He had finally found what he
had always wanted: a father and now he was gone, never to return.
    When the preacher was finished talking, the pallbearers placed a
corsage on top of the casket as a prayer was said. After the prayer was
said, three doves were released in honor of Jason's father and then
everyone broke off into separate conversations. Shawn could tell that Jason
was lost in thought and not paying attention to what was going on around
him. Shawn spoke for him when people came to talk to him. They understood
what was happening and continued on their way.
	After 30 minutes or so, Jason, Shawn, and Mrs. Andrews climbed back
into the family were they were escorted back to the funeral home where they
would get their car and go home.

MRS ANDREWS OPENED the door as Shawn and Jason walked inside. Jason
immediately went to his room with Shawn right behind him.
	"I am so glad this is over." Jason said as he took off his suit
jacket.
	"I know." Shawn said, copying Jason's action.
	"I just wanna lay down and take a nap." Jason said. Shawn nodded as
they changed into a t-shirt and shorts and lay down on the bed.

SHAWN WENT INTO the kitchen to fix him a snack while Jason continued to
nap. Mrs. Andrews, who had also changed, walked in behind him.
    "Hey Shawn. Where's Jason?"
    "He is upstairs taking a nap. He is a little tired." He said.
    "Me too." She said as she reached into the fridge for a drink. "How are
you doing?"
    "I am ok, just a little worried about him. He has never been this quite
since I have known him." Shawn said.
    "I know. I am sure after this calms down he will be ok. You're doing a
great job of supporting him. I can tell that he is appreciating it a lot. "
Mrs. Andrews said. Shawn nodded and thanked her as they continued to sip on
their drinks and talk about work and school. Jason came downstairs shortly
after. Shawn could tell that he had not slept well.
	"Feeling better?" Shawn asked
	"Not really." Jason said, making his way to the fridge and got a
drink.
	"You want something to eat?" Shawn asked. Jason nodded as he sat
down at the table. Shawn got up and made Jason a sandwich. Jason ate slowly
as they three talked about the day's events and the plan for tomorrow.
Afterwards, they went into the living room to watch some tv.