Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:35:13 -0800 (PST)
From: E Walk <cane_lane_candy@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Doctor Gets a Visitor Chapter 11

The Doctor Gets a Visitor
Chapter 11 -- The Crucifixion

"Okay Dad, let's get dressed to go to the crucifixion." Jeff said gloomily.

I put my arms around Jeff and quietly said, "Jeff, everything is going to
be fine.  You heard what Greg said."

"I know but I'm scared.  It seems like everything is moving in fast motion,
and I've lost control."  Jeff looked unhappy, so I pulled him tighter and
turned his face to mine.  He started to respond especially when I rubbed
his buttocks.

He pulled away and sighed, "Unfortunately,we have to stop, or we will be
late for the meeting.  I would much rather just stay here and play, but
maybe we can play tonight after we get back from shopping, I hope."  He
grabbed my genital area and held it gently and said, "Yep, this area needs
some definite exercise."

We finished dressing and started for the college in my car.  All of a
sudden I realized that I had no idea where Greg's office was. "Jeff, do you
know where Greg's office is located?"

"I think the stationary I received from him said it was in the Tillison
Performing Arts Center."

We both started to laugh. "I wonder why it has that name, Dad."  I knew
where the Arts Center was located because I had been there to watch several
performances.

We walked into the building and looked at the menu board. It indicated that
Dr. Thompson's office was located in room 120.  We walked into the office
and approached the receptionist.  She turned to us, "Hi Jack, and this must
be Jeff."  Dr. Thompson asked me to escort you to the theater when you
arrived."

"Thanks Cheryl." I answered.

Jeff leaned over to me and whispered, "Dad, why are we going to the
theater?"

"I have no idea."

We arrived at the theater and Cheryl announced, "The Wilsons are here,
sir."

Greg came and shook our hands, "I have some people I would like you to
meet.  He walked us to the front of the auditorium and started, "Ladies and
gentlemen, most of you probably know Doctor Jack Wilson." I waved.  Greg
continued, "This is his son, Jeff.  He is the new student I wanted you to
meet."

"Let me introduce the rest of the people here.  This is the college
President, Dr. Ronald Campbell.  Next is the Dean of Students, Dr. Amy
Crawford."  They both waved as they were introduced.  Greg continued to
introduce all of the people present.  "Mr. Harold Anderson, the Bursar,
Dr. Anne Campbell, who I think you both know, is the head of the
instrumental music department, Mr. John Samuels, the director of our
instrumental groups, and Dr. Zack Taylor is head of the Theater Arts
Department."

"Jeff, I am going to ask you to go up on stage and play the piano.  I only
heard you play a little the other day, but our children were enthralled.
So would you play something that you think the listeners here might enjoy?"
Greg asked.

Jeff went to the piano and started to play Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. He
followed it with an excerpt from the Warsaw Concerto and a piece by Scott
Joplin. When he finished, everyone applauded.

Jeff stood up and Greg said.  "Some of us have already heard you sing.  So
would please sing Oh Holy Night and a couple songs that are secular?"

Jeff sang O Holy Night; he followed with I Believe and ended with The
Impossible Dream without music or accompaninent.  Everyone just sat there
with a stunned look and finally they started to applaud.

"I also know that you are proficient on the guitar.  Could you show us what
you can do with a guitar?" Greg asked as he handed Jeff a guitar.

Jeff shrugged his shoulders and started to play Granada and then he
switched a western ballad.  Again, everyone applauded.

"Jeff, I don't supposed you play any other instruments do you?" asked
Mr. Samuels.

"Yes sir, I was first chair trumpet in the high school marching band and in
the orchestra.  I would play the harp in the orchestra if one was needed."

"Jeff, if I get those two instruments, would you demonstrate what you can
do with them?" Mr. Samuels asked.

"I guess so, but I feel like I have already made a fool of myself."

Anne Campbell went and hugged Jeff, "Jeff, you have done everything but
make a fool of yourself."

Jeff still looked downcast.  Doctor Taylor asked, "Jeff, have you ever done
any theater work?"

"Yes sir, I played Romeo in the school production of Romeo and Juliet and
sang the male lead in Oklahoma and West Side Story."

"I don't suppose you could do some lines from Romeo and Juliet and perhaps
sing a song from one of the shows for us while we are waiting?" Doctor
Taylor asked.

Jeff did a soliloquy from Romeo and Juliet, and then sang Maria from West
Side Story. Everyone, including me, just sat there immobilized.

Mr. Samuels came back with a harp and a trumpet.

Jeff took the trumpet and played a ballad by Wynton Marsalis and The
Trumpeter's Holiday.  He moved to the harp and played a piece by Brahms and
a traditional Celtic piece.

When Jeff finished, everyone stood and applauded.  Jeff looked dumbfounded.
After everone was seated, President Campbell asked, "Jeff did you do
anything besides music and drama activities during high school?"

"President Campbell, I really spent more time in other areas than I did on
music and drama.  I taught swimming lessons at the YMCA all year, taught
piano lessons to at least five or six students, played baseball for the
high school team and made the all Minnesota state first team as the first
baseman.  I was also was on the varsity swim and diving teams and was very
active in my church.  My primary emphasis, however, was my studies because
of my desire to maintain my perfect grades, so I could be graduated a
semester early."

"I am sure with those credentials, you must have had a number of
scholarship offers?" asked Dr. Anne Campbell.

"Yes ma'am, I had more than twenty scholarship offers including full
scholarships from Harvard, Yale and Duke."

She continued to push, "Then why did you decide to come to our little
school?"

Jeff took a deep breath, "Because I wanted to be with my father."  He
didn't say anything else.

Greg asked, "Jeff, could you tell us what happened between you and Drew
yesterday?"

Jeff gave him a funny look, but told the story carefully leaving out any
mention of Drew possibly having been raped.  When Jeff finished, Greg stood
and said, "The transformation must have been something, because my
Grandmother Tillison called me at ten o'clock last night to tell me that
she was amazed at the metamorphosis."

Greg changed subjects, "Jeff are you gay?"

Without batting an eye lid, Jeff answered, "Yes sir."

"How would that influence your decisions if you were working with other
college students?" President Campbell asked.

"Sir, as I told Dr. Thompson on Christmas Day, I would never try to push my
beliefs on anyone, nor would I discriminate.  Being homosexual is not
something a person chooses to be. The real problem is those people who try
to convince others that being homosexual is wrong. I don't think that
should be tolerated no matter what someone's religious beliefs might be.  I
also believe that people should not be forced to have sex of any kind
against their wishes."

Everyone was sitting very quietly.  Anne recognized it time to change the
subject and asked, "Jeff if you could do anything on our staff to help
students, what would you like to do?"

"If you are talking about music, I would like to make Music Appreciation
courses come alive for the students, and then perhaps have a class or a
seminar that would study the history and development of music through the
ages.  If I were in an administrative position, I would make sure there was
young staff member who the students could go to and feel free to discuss
their problems and concerns, no matter what they might be.  That person
shouldn't be expected to solve all the problems or answer all the
questions, but rather be able to direct the student to someone who could
help him or her.  To put it simply, students need to not feel threatened
and think that someone cares for them as an individual."  Jeff answered.

President Campbell stood and started to applaud, as did the rest of the
staff.  "Jeff, I have some definite plans for you, but we need to discuss
it among ourselves before I can make a concrete proposal to you.  Could you
come back at say 4:00?"

"Sir, the rest of the day is already overfilled.  Could I come tomorrow
afternoon at 3:00 since the morning is filled, and I am having a physical
right after lunch?" Jeff asked.

Everyone looked at the President, "Jeff, I'll make sure I am free."

As we were starting to leave, Greg said, "I'm sorry; I guess lunch is out
since I know you are meeting Grams shortly.  Jeff, you were absolutely
dynamite.  I think you blew the shoes off these people."

We were laughing when the President came over, "Jack you must be very proud
of what your son has accomplished."

 "Ron, I learned as much about Jeff today as you did.  I didn't know he
even existed until four days ago and I have been living in a sawmill ever
since he arrived.  That buzz saw is sure is about to get me, I think.  He
even had me up at 6:00 this morning so we could exercise." I laughed.

"You're kidding, right?" he asked.

"Nope, we'll tell you about it someday, but we really need to go."

Jeff was really smooth.  He shook hands and thank everyone for being there
today.  When he got to Anne, "I think you owe me one big time ma'am."  They
laughed.

"Jeff." she said. "I just hope our Bobby can be half the man you are."  She
turned to me, "Jack, if you decide to get rid of him, just send him our
way."

I laughed, "I'll let you know when that happens."

As we started to walk out, the participant in the interview stood and
applauded again.  Greg walked out with us and said, "Jeff, I had no idea
that this all was going to happen today.  I think that these people are
just amazed that you are only 18.  You have a lot more poise than most of
us who are here.  What amazes me is that I don't think you have any idea
what it means to try to impress people do you?  You are so unassuming and
sincere.  I am glad that you are going to be my new son."

Jeff looked at him, "Thanks Poppy."  All three of us started to laugh.

When we got to the car, Jeff asked "Can we go home?  I need to change my
clothes.  I was so nervous that mine are soaked."

"You got it son."

When we got home he fixed us each a fruit salad with cottage cheese which
we quickly ate.  I cleaned the dishes and the kitchen while he showered and
put on some clean clothes.  He was back in a short time looking fresh
again.

We decide to take both cars since it was not really comfortable to have
five adults in the Camry.  As we were going to the cars, he grabbed me,
"Dad, I don't know how much more I can take."

"If we stick together, we can do it.  I don't know what is going to happen,
but I have a feeling that it is only going to be good."

What will happen next?