Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:52:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: E Walk <cane_lane_candy@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Doctor Gets a Visitor Chapter 42

Chapter 42 -- Some Saturday
By E. Walk
(Copyrighted by the author)
Edited by Radio Rancher

I came down the stairs as everyone was finishing eating breakfast.  How
come no one woke me?" I asked.

"Jeff said we weren't to disturb you.  Now how would you like your eggs?"
Spencer asked.

"I'll have one over easy, please, with some toast and coffee." I answered.
I looked around and asked, "I assume Tyler is at the Baxter house helping
with Gigi, but where is Jeff?"

"He's at the store.  He said you were to sit and read the paper until he
got back." answered Sammy.

Spencer brought me a plate with two eggs, toast, sausage and hash browns.
He said, "Eat all of this.  You are going to need your strength."

Jeff came back and said, "I need the car unloaded, please.  Good morning
Dad.  I trust Spencer is taking good care of you.  Dad, you are going to
stay here and do the dishes and take the ground beef and make 75
hamburgers.  Call Aunt Jane and then make a list of who will be coming to
the dinner, so I know how much food to prepare.  I'll be back as soon as
Mr. Snyder doesn't need any more help."

Jeff left and I did as I was told.  When he came back, it was a little
after ten; I had finished my assigned duties and handed him the list.

"Thanks Dad, now go get dressed.  I have some errands for you to run." Jeff
said as he started to work.

I showered and came back downstairs, and he handed me a list of things he
wanted me to pick up at the store.  I looked at the list, "I guess I had
better rent a U-Haul truck."

Jeff ignored me and continued working.  I did the shopping and as I was
bringing them in he was separating them.  When we finished he said, "These
things all need to go to Gram's house.  She knows you are coming.  On your
way home, stop at a pizza place and then go to the Baxters' house and I'll
meet you there at 12:30."

I did as I was told and when I got to the Baxter house, Jeff had everyone
ready.  Jeff opened the boxes and said, "Ladies first.  What would you like
Gigi?"

Jeff served her and the rest of the guys were like crocodiles and snapped
up the pizza.  When everyone finished, Jeff brought out a large tray of
cookies and after he had passed it to Mrs. Baxter and she had taken a
couple, the cookies vanished.

"Okay cookie monsters, back to work.  Dad and I are going to check to see
what you accomplished this morning.  We walked around with Tyler and Kevin.
When we finished, Jeff called everyone together.  "You guys have made
excellent progress.  I am very proud of you. I think the construction crew
will be able to finish all the major work in an hour.  The moving crew
needs to set up Gigi's bed in the middle of the room for now."

"The paint crew needs to paint Mrs. Baxter's old bedroom and sewing room
whatever color Kevin says he wants.  Gigi, you decide what you want to wear
tonight to the barbecue and to church in the morning.  I hope everyone can
finish by 3:30, because then I want this place cleaned up of all debris and
then you all need to get ready to be at the Tillison house by 5:00 at the
absolute latest and make sure you bring your musical instruments if you are
supposed to.  Does anyone we know play the drums or trombone?"

Kenny spoke up and said, "Bobby is a drummer in a dance group, and Kim
sometimes plays the trombone with the group.

"Cool." said Jeff.  "We'll be back at 3:30 to make sure you guys have it
right. Bye."

We left and went to the house.  I was busy making trips to the Tillison
house with load after load of food.  At 3:00 Jeff said, "Dad, get dressed
now, so we can go to the Tillison house to make the whiskey sour punch and
lemonade fizz."

I quickly got ready, came downstairs and we hurried to the Baxter house.
After we walked around and checked everything, Jeff said, "You guys have
done a fantastic job.  I can't believe it. You even got the two empty rooms
upstairs painted, so now we can move Kevin's things into Gigi's old room
and the other bedroom things into the sewing room for Tyler on Monday.
Then you can paint the back two bedrooms before we get Spencer settled.
Gigi, what do you think?"

"I am amazed that this many bodies could work together so smoothly." she
answered.  I am so excited and happy that I will not have to rely on people
to take me up and down the stairs anymore.  I don't even care if it is not
completely finished."

Okay guys.  It's time to clean up any mess that is left, then I want to see
you dressed and at the Tillison's house at 5:00.  Tyler, you help with
Gigi.  Any questions?"

We went back to the house and loaded both cars one last time.  I left
immediately for Mrs. Tillison's house.  Jeff took a quick shower and as
soon as he arrived, he got busy organizing everything.

"What can we do to help?" asked Ben.

Jeff said, "I hate to ask you, but could go to the store and pick up some
very sturdy disposal dishes and utensils.  I totally spaced them off.
Seventy five of each should be plenty.  You probably should get a few extra
forks.  I already have plenty of napkins and glassware."

"Sure we can do that." said Ben, smiling.  They left and returned shortly.

Jeff started to set out the utensils, and told the three of us to get the
bar ready.  The guys started arriving and Jeff soon put them to work.
"Spencer, Teddy and Toby, you three are the butlers.  Make sure you greet
everyone cordially, take their coats, and put them in the spare bedroom.
Twit, you and Drew get the fires started and the rest of you pass the
snacks around when the people get their drinks. I think that should cover
it."

The people started to arrive, and Jeff acted as the unofficial host.  He
greeted each person with a hug.  When the Lincoln's arrived, Spencer got
really excited and asked, "Spike, what are you doing here?  Did you bring
your swim suit?  Great, we'll give those silly teenagers a run for there
money, won't we?"

"Hey, there are Lynn and Lisa with their parents and look who is behind
them; Melanie and Melody and their parents." yelled Toby.  "Come on 5th
graders, let's go have some fun!"

They all disappeared like a shot, except Spencer.  However, that changed
when the Ellison's arrived with Jimmy.  Spencer took him, and told Cindy
and Steve to join the old folks and then he turned to Jeff and said, "I'll
send someone to take my place."

Mickey and Georgia went to Jeff and said, "We have been told to take over
as the substitute butlers."

The Madisons arrived with the desserts, and Jeff went out and got the last
of the load out of the van.  He took them to the kitchen and when they came
out Jeff said, "You are staying for dinner, right?"

"But we're still in our work clothes." said Mrs. Madison.

"And the problem with is what?  Now, just sit down and relax.  Bartenders,
the Madisons need a stiff drink."

Just then Father and Mrs. Gilbert arrived and when Jeff realized that
Bishop Lancaster and his wife were with them, he was stopped for a minute.
"Hi, Bishop Lancaster.  No one told me you and your lovely wife were
coming, but I am delighted that you are here.  How are you lovely ladies
this evening?"  He gave them both a kiss on the cheek and shook the
gentlemen's hands.

The next to arrive were Lash and Paul Murphy. They were accompanied by
Tyler, Kevin and Mrs. Baxter, with Matt and Mark.  Jeff looked at all of
them and said, "Why are you so late?  I was getting ready to call the state
patrol to make sure you didn't have an accident.  I didn't know any of you
lived in Canada.  Would someone please take Gigi to visit with the other
adults, and then you six are going to help in the kitchen."

Jeff took over the grills as he directed what he wanted everyone else to
do.  When he finished the hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs, and they
were put on the table, he made sure the older people were helped by the
young people.  When everyone had been served, Jeff filled his plate and sat
on the floor like the other young people.

When people were finishing, Jeff said I think it would be nice if everyone
would introduce themselves, so everyone can put the names together with who
you are.  Aunt Cora, why don't you begin, please?"

The introductions went rather quickly until it was Mark's turn.  He said,
"I am Mark Bressler, and I teach fifth graders to behave.  I was invited
tonight to make sure these naughty young people don't get in any trouble."

Spencer said, "Mr. Monster Dog, sit down and be nice, or we are going to
pay you back big time on Monday."  With that, the fifth graders were all
high fiving."

The next interruption came when Mr. Lincoln said, "I am George Lincoln, and
I change light bulbs.  Everyone laughed and Bobby said, "Dad your nose is
going to be so long.  Tell the truth.  You don't know how to change a light
bulb.  All you do is tell other people how to do it."  Everyone started to
laugh again, and Bobby said, "I guess I had better be quiet.  I think I
have already been grounded for a month.

When it came to Spencer, who was sitting next to Jeff, he handed Jimmy to
Jeff and stood up.  "I am Spencer Knight.  I am Doctor Dad Wilson's god
son, and I am so glad you all could come tonight."  He then proceeded
around the room, shaking hands and hugging or kissing everyone.

Jeff was the last one and he just said, "I'm Jeff, and I'm the babysitter."

Everyone started to laugh and Jeff said, "Jimmy, tell all those under
thirty to the gather the plates and utensils and take everything to the
kitchen.  Dessert will be on the table shortly after choir practice."

All the young people got up, even Steve and Cindy.  Jeff looked around and
said, "I forgot to qualify it with single people."

Josh and Ben got up and Jeff held up his hands, "I've lost control.''

Everyone worked together and finished the clean up in no time.  They were
finishing cleaning as Spencer and Bobby were talking to Jeff.  The three of
them took Jimmy and went into the bathroom.  When they came out, Jeff told
everyone to go the living room.

Bobby came in carrying two glasses of ice and Spencer was carefully
carrying Jimmy in one arm and a gin bottle in the other.  "Aunt Cindy,
Jimmy says he's thirsty.  Can he have some of this?  It must be good the
bottle says 120% and Mr. Monster Dog never gives grades that high."

Jane jumped up and said, "Jimmy doesn't need anything like that.  He is way
too young."

Spencer said, "Oh okay, Grandma Jane.  Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, Bobby said it
would be okay for him to have a glass.  Is that okay with you?"

"Not unless he wants to be grounded for six months." answered Bobby's
mother.

"Okay Jeff, I guess it's just you and me."  He poured two glasses of the
liquid over the ice.  He handed one to Jeff and took one and said, "Bottoms
up."

"Spencer, you drink that and I'll personally make sure you are going to be
orbiting the moon for a month and when you return you still won't be able
to sit down." Tyler threatened.

Jeff and Spencer clinked their glasses and drank the liquid.  Teddy jumped
and said, "Something's fishy.  Jeff can't stand the smell of gin, let alone
the taste."  He grabbed the bottle and took a very small sip.  He took a
bigger taste and announced, "This is water."

"Spencer never said it was gin, did he?" asked Bobby.

Everyone started to laugh and applaud.  Lash spoke up.  "Doctor Wilson, I
hope you have your blood pressure kit with you.  Several people, especially
Jane and Tyler look like they are going to have a stroke.  You can charge
the house call against Jane's check next week."

Jeff stopped any more frivolity and announced, "Rehearsal time.'

The young people all went to the basement and Jeff turned and said, "That
includes you too, Tyler, Kevin, Matt, Mark, Lash and Paul.  Now move it."

They all left, and the rest of us visited.  We couldn't tell what was
happening but could hear sounds coming from the basement.  All of a sudden
the house began to vibrate.  We could hear a drum, trombone, trumpet,
keyboard, banjo and voices, of course.

I started toward the basement and heard Jeff say, "That's a wrap.  Everyone
will be wonderful tomorrow. You were great. Guys, you wear coats and ties.
Ladies, you wear some nice clothes, but please, no short skirts or shorts.
Now, ladies go change, while the guys set the desserts out. When that is
all done, you can go get your suits on.  Now, I need to go talk to some
people."

I hadn't realized it, but Ben and Josh were right behind me.  Jeff met us
on the stairs and said, "Ah! Three of the people I need to talk to.  I want
to go to the Baxter house and check on something.  Do you want to come
along?"

"Yes." we all answered.

"We'll leave as soon as I talk to Mr. Lincoln."  Jeff walked to Mr. Lincoln
and asked, "Mr. Lincoln, do you have any technician on you crews who would
want to earn some extra money at night or on a weekend?"

"Jeff, I'll check with my guys and let you know Monday." he answered.

"Mrs. Baxter, would it be okay if I go check some things at your house?
I'm going to take Uncle Josh and Uncle Ben with me to show them what an
excellent job the guys did.  They might be moving here and would like to
get some ideas."  Jeff said.

She handed Jeff the keys and said, "It's rather a mess since I haven't been
permitted to put anything away yet."

We left and when Josh and Ben saw what had been done, they checked
everything very carefully.  "This is very well done." said Ben.

"Did you have enough money to do all these things?  Do you need more?"
asked Ben.

"I paid Mr. Snyder this morning, and I have a check in my pocket to pay
Mr. Hendrix for the supplies, when we get back and I have enough money to
pay all the people who worked this week."

I still have enough money to pay for the overhead lights so Mrs. Baxter can
work when it is dreary and enough to paint the bedrooms upstairs and get
some decorative accessories to match everyone's personalities."

"If you find that you don't have enough money, please let us know." Josh
said.

"Uncle Ben and Uncle Josh, could you go to Omaha with us tomorrow?  Drew
and Kenny each need to drive some more miles, and some of the other people
will be going with us." Jeff asked.

"We can do that." answered Josh.

When we got back to the Tillison house, everyone was eating dessert and
having coffee tea or milk.  Toby asked, "Grams, can we swim tomorrow
afternoon again?"

"Yes, absolutely, but only if there are qualified lifeguards here."  she
answered.

"How many qualified lifeguards will be here tomorrow?"  Toby asked.

Seven hands went up, not including Kenny or Jeff.

Jeff said, "Before everyone leaves, I have some checks to pass out for the
work that was done at Gigi's house this week.  Mr. Hendrix, here is a check
for the supplies that Tyler bought on your account, and a little extra for
permitting us to put the waste materials in the dumpster."  Then he gave
everyone who had worked an envelope except Kenny and Drew.

Everyone was getting ready to go when Spencer pulled two envelopes out of
Jeff's back pocket.  "Jeff, boss man, what are these?" he asked.

"Oh, I forgot to give these out.  Here you go Punk and Kid."  Jeff said, as
he handed them the envelopes.

Kenny said, "You didn't forget, you were going to pocket the money and get
some more of that stuff in a gin bottle."  Kenny and Drew gave Jeff a big
hug.

Spencer, Drew and Jeff helped everyone get ready to go.  Jeff kissed all
the women and shook hands with the men.  Spencer and Drew just shook hands
with everyone and thanked them for coming.  When everyone was gone, Jeff
made one last check to make sure that everything was in order.

"Grams, thanks very much for allowing us to have the party here, it has
been so much fun.  Aunt Cora, I can't believe how you just seem to be
getting younger and younger every day. You look absolutely wonderful.  He
hugged Ben and Josh, and Spencer, who was still with us, just kissed
everybody including Drew.

Josh and Ben were standing there just shaking their heads as we left.

When we walked in the house, Jeff was accosted by his three brothers.  They
thanked him for the party and Mickey said, "You didn't tell us we were
working for pay."

"Would it have made any difference on how you hard you worked?" Jeff asked.

"No." the three boys answered, grinning.

"Okay Teddy, you and Spencer get a quick shower in Dad's bathroom. Mickey,
you use your shower, and Sammy, can use Tyler's, since he isn't here yet."
Jeff ordered.

Everyone had left and Jeff and I were sitting at the table, talking about
Sunday when Tyler came in.  He took off his coat and just plopped down on a
chair.

I looked at him and said, "Spill man, what's bothering you?"

"I'm so confused.  I think I am falling in love with Kenny and that's so
wrong." Tyler mumbled.

"What makes it so wrong?" asked Jeff.

"Well, everyone keeps saying it is wrong for two people of the same sex to
be in love, and that it is a sin and they will go to Hell." he answered.

"So you think Jeff and I are going to Hell?" I asked.  That caught him
completely by surprise, and he pulled back and finally said, "Of all the
people I know, you and Jeff are two of the people very least likely to go
to Hell.  St. Peter is probably waiting for both of you with open arms."
He just lost it and the tears started.

Finally he calmed down said, "I guess I need to admit that I think I love
Kevin, and want to be with him."

"Before you decide anything, you need to talk to Kevin, and if you decide
to move forward, you need to talk to Spencer and Gigi, and I would do it
separately."  Jeff said.

"Okay men, we need to get to bed; I am nervous about tomorrow." Jeff said.

We took our showers and Jeff just fell into bed and went out like the
proverbial light.

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Editor's Note: This is quite an interesting chapter. I notice that a lot
has been accomplished here.  Probably the most interesting thing is that
Tyler is now beginning to realize that he is falling in love with Kevin. I
guess the question that needs to be answered next is, how does Kevin feel
about that?

All other issues can be worked out, but the most important issues have to
be whether both boys love each other.  I guess we will just have to wait
for the next chapter to find out, won't we?

Darryl AKA The Radio Rancher