Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 11:23:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: E Walk <cane_lane_candy@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Doctor Gets a Visitor Chapter 31

The Doctor Gets a Visitor

Chapter 31 -- Baptism Day
Written by E Walk
(copyrighted by the author)
Edited by Radio Rancher

I was awakened at 7:00 by a knock on the door.  "Come in." I acknowledged.

"Good morning Doctor Dad; time to get up.  Breakfast is ready.  Jeff has it
in the oven so everyone can help themselves.  You are to take his car to
the church.  He said to remind you that you needed to be at the church at
8:00 to meet with the Ellison's and Father Gilbert.  Spencer was right.
You do show good morning wood."  Tyler laughed.

"I suppose you want to see it too.  Are all Knights sex fiends?' I asked,
grinning as I got out of bed.

Tyler answered, "No Doctor, Spencer and I have probably seen more sexual
activity than anyone else in the house, since we grew up on a farm.
Spencer wasn't excited about seeing you naked.  He just thought it was
funny that you were so modest, especially since you are always causing
other males to get that way, when you do your physicals.  You'd better get
a move on, or you are going to be late."

He left and I took a quick shower.  Needless to say, I was a little tender
in the back area of my body.  I was just putting my tie on when there was a
knock on the door, "Come in."

Spencer was standing there, "Doctor Dad, I don't know how to put this on."
Spencer handed me a tie.  "I have never worn a tie before.  I showed him
how to clip it on and tucked the sides under his collar.

"You sure are looking handsome young man." I said, as I hugged him.

"So are you, Doctor Dad.  Thank you." he said, as he left.

I went downstairs, grabbed a cup of coffee and a small plate of the
breakfast casserole, since I was running late.  The young people all took
off in the van and Tyler went to the Baxter house to get them.  I told
Linda and Eric to leave the dishes and we would take care of them when we
got back, later.

Meanwhile, Jeff had picked up Drew, and he had been practicing on the organ
and said, "Drew, why don't you sing the Lord's Prayer with me, as I
practice playing it on the organ.  Just watch me and when I nod, continue
singing."

Just about then, the young people started to arrive.  They set up the
keyboard and made sure it was working and then Jeff lined everyone up and
said, "This is how I want you to be, when you sing."

Finally, Tyler and Kevin arrived and Jeff showed them how he wanted them to
stand with him and Drew to the side of the other young people, for the
second song.  "Okay, David and Kenny, start the introduction; we'll sing
just the first verse and then the refrain, one time."

When that had been done, Jeff turned to the group, "You are going to be
wonderful.  You all look so professional.  I need to go talk to Father
Gilbert, for a little bit.  You all go the bathroom and wait in the
Fellowship Hall until I start the processional, then I want you to come and
sit in the choir seats."

Everyone nodded, just as Steve Ellison came in and said, "Spencer, we need
you and Jeff in Father Gilbert's office."

The two guys came into the office with Steve.  When they got there, Jimmy
was screaming.  Spencer picked him up and started talking to him.  Spencer
turned to the group and said, "I'm going to take Jimmy out and talk to
him. We'll be right back."

When they came back, Jimmy was quiet.  Spencer said, "I told him that you
were not going to immerse him Father Gilbert.  That's right, isn't it?"
Spencer asked.

"Yes Spencer, we only sprinkle a little water on his head.  Father Gilbert
answered.

"Mr. and Mrs. Ellison, I think that you should have Spencer be a Godbrother
for Jimmy.  Since it is a service of firsts, I think it would be totally
appropriate." said Bishop Lancaster.  Cindy asked, "Spencer, would you do
that?"

"What would I need to do?" Spencer asked.

"The biggest things would be to help him understand the difference between
right and wrong, and to help him grow to be a productive person."  Bishop
Lancaster answered.

"I would do my best to do that, Mr. and Mrs. Ellison." Spencer answered.
"I'll sit with you and take care of him until it is time for the baptism
and then I'll go join the others in the choir pew." Spencer said.

"Spencer, I think you need to hold Jimmy while I do the baptism, and then
take him to the congregation when I introduce him as the newest member of
our congregation." said Father Gilbert.

Spencer looked at Jeff who nodded yes and Spencer answered, "Okay, Sir."

Everyone left but Jeff, Father Gilbert and Bishop Lancaster.  He motioned
for me to stay also.  "Gentlemen, do you want me to change anything since
the Bishop is here?" he asked.

 Bishop Lancaster said, "Jeff, don't change a thing."

"Who is doing the benediction?" Jeff asked.

"Father Gilbert is.  I am just going to be a passive participant this
morning." Bishop answered.

"Father Gilbert, before I start the recessional, would you announce that
Drew Washington will be singing the Lord's Prayer today?" Jeff asked.

"Sure, Jeff." he answered.

"I have to go and get ready.  I'm really rather nervous." Jeff announced.

Jeff went to the organ and I went back to sit with Steve, Cindy and
Spencer, who was holding a very quiet Jimmy.  Steve leaned over to me and
whispered, "You don't suppose we could get Spencer to come live with us and
be Jimmy's nanny do you?"

I looked at and him and said, "I don't think that is an option.  Tyler
wouldn't permit it, and I think Jeff has other plans for him."

The organ processional began.  It started quietly and as Bishop Lancaster
and Father Gilbert got closer, it got louder, until they got to the altar.
After they turned to sit down, the volume increased and then got very quiet
and then it stopped.

Father Gilbert came forward and said, "This morning, we are honored to have
Bishop Lancaster with us.  It is also special because we have some talented
young people who will be providing the special music, and we also have some
special baptisms.  Let's sing our first hymn."

After the hymn, Father Gilbert came forward and said, "Will the Ellison's
bring their new son forward with Doctor Jack Wilson and Spencer Knight?"

The baptisms proceeded and when the newest members were introduced, Spencer
took Jimmy and me to Mrs. Tillison, then to Jane and then to Steve's
parents.  When we got back to the altar, Father Gilbert handed Cindy a rose
and a certificate and he handed me a certificate.

Spencer had been whispering to Jimmy and he handed Jimmy to me and went to
join the others in the choir pews.

"Now it is time for our special music." said Father Gilbert.  "I will turn
this part of the service over to Mr. Jeff Wilson."

The young people came forward and lined up.  Tyler and Kevin brought out
the stools and stepped off to the side.  Jeff came to the center and said,
"I would like to introduce the Agape Angels.  We got together for the first
time yesterday, so we might make a few mistakes."

"This first song is in celebration of the birth of Jesus and tells us all
what we should do about it.  It is an African American spiritual with lots
of rhythm.  The group sang Go Tell It on the Mountain, and sung it
extremely well; and when it was finished, Jeff came forward and said, "We
will be joined by Mr. Tyler Knight and Mr. Kevin Baxter for this number.
When we indicate, we would like you to clap your hands and sing the refrain
with us."

They started to sing the refrain to Lord of the Dance.  When they finished,
Jeff said, "Now, everyone try it."  After that was done, they started to
sing and the congregation joined in as appropriate and then when it was
finished the congregation applauded.

When everyone settled down and the young people returned to the choir area,
except for Jeff, who went to the organ, and Spencer, who came down and
reclaimed Jimmy.

Bishop Lancaster came forward and said, "I wasn't going to be involved in
today's service, but I couldn't help myself.  I am so impressed with what
these young people have done.  I am even surprised that they came up with
the word Agape."

For you that don't know what the word means, it means a celebration of the
dead in the Catholic religion.  In our denomination, we take it to mean to
mean sharing your love.  With that in mind, we would like you to open your
pockets and empty them today, as today's loose offering will be sent to
help the needy children in Africa."

Jeff started to play the offertory, and the ushers gathered the offering.
When the ushers approached the altar, he played quietly as Father Gilbert
blessed the gifts.

Father Gilbert went to the pulpit and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, you have
already had a lesson on Agape, and the song the Agape Angels sang tells you
what you should be doing about the birth of the Christ child.  The young
people gave a very poignant review of Jesus' life here on earth.  I would
like to close this service with a prayer of Thanksgiving."

He prayed and announced, "Before we start the recessional, Mr. Drew
Washington will sing The Lord's Prayer."

Drew frowned at Jeff, as he came forward.  They worked together and the
song came off beautifully.  After an appropriate time, Jeff started the
recessional and played until the congregation had left.

I went up to Jeff and whispered, "You were fantastic."

Mrs. Tillison came up and said, "Snacks are ready in the Fellowship Hall,
for everyone."  The choir pews emptied quickly.  She turned to Jeff, "I
have someone here I would like you to meet.  Come with me."

She led him back to where Mrs. Baxter was talking to a man I didn't know.
Mrs. Tillison said, "Buzz, I would like to introduce Jeff Wilson, and his
father, Doctor Jack Wilson.  Gentlemen, this is Buzz Snyder, the best
plumber in town."

After handshakes, Mrs. Tillison said, "Jeff, tell Buzz what you have in
mind for Gracie's bathroom."

Jeff explained what he thought should happen and Mr. Snyder said, "Could
you meet me at the Baxter's house at 5:30, and I will bring along a catalog
and you can show me exactly what you are thinking about."

"I can be there, Sir.  It is alright, isn't it Mrs. Baxter?'  Jeff asked.

She nodded yes, "Jeff, I already told you I don't have money to do it,
now?"

"Mrs. Baxter, I told you that the financing will come.  You let me worry
about the money."  Jeff turned to Mr. Snyder, "We will see you at the
Baxter's house at 5:30, sir."

Jeff turned around and was met by the Campbell family.  Anne said, "Jeff,
you were so wonderful.  The organ sounded fabulous as did the songs.  How
come you didn't tell us you could play the organ, the other day at school?"

"No one asked me, and I didn't know if the college even had an organ." Jeff
answered.  "I'm sorry I couldn't play the music you had scheduled, but I
couldn't find it.  I assume it is in the cabinet there, but I didn't know
where the key was, so I just played things I remembered from my other
church and I got a hymnal from one of the pews."

A young man standing with the Campbell's said, "I liked the music today
better than the boring stuff Mother usually plays.  I'm Bobby Talltrees and
this is my girlfriend, Kim Lee."

Jeff shook hands with both of them and Kim said, "You already know my
Mother.  She is going to be your boss when you are working in the Dean of
Students' office."

Spencer came and said, "Jeff, you'd better come and get some food.  I have
been trying to save some for you and Doctor Dad, from the vulture, but if
you don't come soon, it will be gone."

"I will be at the college in the morning." Jeff said, as we were being
pulled away.  "Where do you want me to go?"

President Campbell said, "Come to my office and my secretary will have the
necessary forms, and then direct you to your other appointments."

"I'll see you at 9:00, Sir." Jeff said, as we left.

While we were walking to the fellowship hall, Jeff asked, "Spencer, where
is your Godbrother?"

"He went home to have something to eat, and take a nap.  I told him if he
was good for his parents, he could sit beside me at the brunch." Spencer
answered.

When we got to the fellowship hall, we were approached by Bishop Lancaster
who said, "Young man, you are a special talent.  Each time I have seen you
is better than the last.  You should consider going into the ministry."

"Sir, I thought about that, but there are too many other things I want to
do and besides, I am gay." Jeff answered.

"And the problem with that is?" the Bishop pushed.  "As long as you can
control your hormones, there shouldn't be a problem."

Jeff looked at the clock and said, "Cleanup crew, get this place cleaned
up, so it looks better than when we got here.  Go to the bathroom, and be
in your places in the choir area by 10:55."

Jeff left, and when we reassembled in the sanctuary, he was playing the
organ and the other young people filed into the choir seats; they looked
very sharp.

The second service was even better than the first, and the congregation was
even more responsive.

When the service was over, the people were getting ready to leave when a
woman, I didn't know, went up and said, "You young people were simply
delightful."  She turned to Drew and said, And you young man, were
marvelous.  I thought I was hearing Paul Roberson."

As she left, Kenny said, "Mrs. Tice is probably the best teacher at our
school.  She teaches most of the math courses, except for trigonometry."

A tall black man with a lovely wife and two young girls approached the
young people.  "I hope these new people can play baseball as well as they
can sing."

Kenny answered, "Coach, this is Drew Washington.  I think he might fit in
as a starting pitcher, and this dude here is S. S. Smith.  He played first
base on the junior varsity last year."

"This is Coach Winchester, his wife and their two daughters, Lynette and
Lisa."  Kenny said.

"Hey Lynn and Lisa, do you go to church here too?' Spencer asked.

They nodded their heads, yes, and then he said, "Cool, then maybe you could
sing with us."

Spencer looked up and asked, "Mr. Lasher, do you go to church here?"

"No Spencer. Jane called me and said I needed to hear you young people
perform, and I'm very glad I came.  You were just super." Lash answered.

David said, "Hey, good to see you, Coach Murphy.  I haven't seen you here
before."

"Coach Winston called and asked me to come and then we are going to have
brunch." Paul answered.

"I understand that you live out in the sticks somewhere near Mr. Lasher."
Jeff said.  "You and he should get together and ride back and forth to work
each day."

Toby asked, "Do you live close to each other?"

They nodded yes, and then Toby started.  "Just think of the money you could
save, and how much gas you would save for the future.  You really need to
be more frugal.  So what if one of you needs to come early or stay late?
You can always get more organized for the next day."

"Toby, my man, thanks for thinking of this.  We will let you know how much
money we have saved the next time we see you." said Lash.

"Good, I'll see you next Sunday, and I'll want a report then." Toby said,
as he walked away.

Lash said, "Thanks, guys.  Toby is correct, and we could surely save some
money, as he suggested.  See you all next Sunday, I guess."

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Editor's Notes:

Toby is one smart kid, isn't he. I wonder if he knows something the others
don't.  Once again, another great chapter. I have another one sitting here
waiting for me to edit it. I think that is exactly what I will do.

Darryl
AKA The Radio Rancher