Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 11:14:51 -0800 (PST)
From: E Walk <cane_lane_candy@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Mark and The Mole Chapter 9

The Mark and The Mole
By E Walk
(Copyrighted by the author)
Edited by Radio  Rancher

Chapter 9 - Take No Captives

Grandmother looked at Mike, "Michael, call your parents and see when the
Wilkins are returning home.  It would be nice if Kendra was here to help me
take care of the twins while their Dad and everyone went to get their
Uncle."

Chad wanted to say something, but I nodded my head no and he acquiesced.

Mike went to the phone, "Oh hi Dad, are Frank and Elaine still there?
... Oh they left about a half hour ago.  Frank has a case going to trial
tomorrow.  ... We want to thank you so much for your hospitality.  I think
I'd better warn you that you might be about to gain another grandson, and
perhaps even more. ...  Why don't you and Mother swing down here after
church on Sunday?  ... That way you can meet the new arrival. ... Love you,
Dad."

Mike hung up, "Chad, Dad says to give Mark and Jon a big kiss from him and
Mom.  Grandma, I'll call Kevin and Kendra in half an hour and get them here
in the morning.  Dad W., what time would you like to leave?"

Dad looked at Chad, "Grandson, what time would you like to leave?  Don't
give me any grief about not being able to go, because you are going to be
the link that connects us with Tim.  If you aren't there, he will be very
insecure.  We need to make darn sure that he feels good about what is
happening as soon as possible.  We'll take Kevin with us too, so that Tim
feels surrounded by people his own age."

I was becoming increasingly amazed by my father. He was taking complete
charge of the situation.  He was so entirely different than I remembered
him being for most of my life.  I think he was enjoying not being
encumbered and trodden on by my mother.

Chad didn't look very happy, "Granddad, why don't we plan to leave by
eight.  That way I can take care of Jon and Mark before we leave.  We
should be able to be back before five. Now, if everyone would please excuse
us, I am going to take Mark and Jon and get them ready for bed.  I want to
thank all four of you for making us feel so at home and being willing to
help my brother."  Chad hugged us all tightly for several seconds each and
then he disappeared carrying the two bassinettes, one under each arm.

Dad and Grandmother excused themselves and went to their rooms.  Mike
looked at me, "Doug, my mind is boggled by everything that has happened.
As soon as I talk to Kevin and Kendra, I want us to go to bed and enjoy
ourselves.  I guess we will need to lock the door from now on.  I can't
imagine where everyone will be sleeping.  Yes, we have six bedrooms, but
five of them are already spoken for."

I pulled Mike close and held him, "Michael dearest, I just want you to take
me and use me and keep me from waking up from this dream that I am having.
We have always wanted children, and now it looks as if we are going to have
at least two sons and two grandsons.  I have to wonder what sex the other
Harmon siblings are.  I know there is at least one more boy.  Now go make
the call to Kevin and Kendra; my body is wound up so tight that it is
quivering with anticipation."

Mike looked at me funny, "Does that mean your body is quivering back and
forth, or are you the case that is waiting to hold my arrow?"

"Michael, just go make that call and when you are finished, you will find
out."

Mike made the call and Kevin and Kendra were set to arrive at 7:30.  Mike
and I locked up the place and started toward our room, but we noticed that
Chad's light was still on.  We stopped and I gently knocked, "Chad, are you
still awake?"

Chad came to the door in his briefs, "Please come in, Dads.  Dads, I am
just very overwhelmed and confused by what everyone has done for Mark, Jon
and me and now you are going to do the same for Timbo.  Dads, will you
still love Tim even if he is gay?"

Mike was almost at a loss for words, but from somewhere in his depth he
pulled, "Chad, why wouldn't we love him if he is gay, as long as he behaves
responsibly.  The important question is, `Chad, will you and your sons be
able to accept Tim, even though he is gay?'  Chad, don't be silly, I mean
if we didn't accept a gay son, we would be a couple of hypocrites. After
all, we are two old gay men."

Chad got a big grin on his face, "Dads, I already love him, and I am sure
that if we condition Jon and Mark properly, they won't even know what is
happening.  Heck, if they have two Granddads, why shouldn't they have two
uncles."  Chad started to really giggle, "If Kevin and Tim would become
attached, they really would be real uncles so to speak."

Both Mike and I started to laugh and Chad came and hugged us. "Goodnight
Dads, don't do anything I wouldn't do.  I need to get some sleep."

Mike and I went to our room and took a shower and indeed my quivering did
stop and I had to take another shower.  The next thing I remember was Mike
leaning on me, "I think we need to get up, I think someone is already
cooking breakfast."

I could smell the bacon that was sizzling.  When Mike and I walked into the
kitchen, "Good morning Dads, it is nice that you could join us.  I got a
good night's sleep.  The guys slept through the night until six this
morning.  They have already eaten and are dressed for the day.  Now go
check on Grandmother and Granddad."

Mike went to check on Grandmother and I went to check on my father, "Dad,
it's Doug.  Chad has breakfast just about ready."

"Come on in, Son, I'll be ready shortly."

I opened the door but was not prepared for what I saw.  Dad was standing
there in all his glory, drying his hair.  I had never seen my Dad naked
before.  He was a well developed man.  I couldn't think of a thing to say.

Dad started to laugh, "What's the matter Doug; did the cat take your
tongue?"

I shook my head, "Dad, this is the first time I have ever seen you naked.
You have a beautiful body and must have a lot of people chasing after you."

"Doug, I have been going to a gym three times a week for years, after work,
so I wouldn't have to listen to your mother's drivel.  I have had a lot of
offers from both sides of the fence, but I think I might prefer to stay
with the female side.  Now mind you, I haven't closed any gates yet.  Go
tell my Grandson that I will be there in ten minutes.  I still need to
shave and brush my teeth."

Dad was rocking my entire world.  This was not the father I knew.  It was
like he had been replaced by an alien from outer space.

I went back and reported that Dad would be joining us shortly.  Grandmother
walked in just as Kevin and Kendra arrived.  Chad started to serve
breakfast before Dad arrived.  Chad looked at Dad, "Granddad, I'm sorry, I
only know how to cook for six; I guess you will have to have a stale piece
of toast since you were the last person here."

Chad put a piece of toast in front of Dad and Dad calmly started to eat and
asked, "Might I have a glass of water to wash this toast down."

Chad glared, "Granddad, you are no fun.  You were supposed to rant and
rave?"

Dad looked at Chad, "Chad, why would I rant and rave?  I haven't eaten
breakfast at home in the last ten years."

Chad was rattled, but challenged, "We're about to change that; here, eat
your ham and scrambled eggs.  Grandmother said you liked your coffee black
and make sure you drink your orange juice."

Dad was so blasé, "Well, if you say so."

I watched as Dad shoveled his food in.  "Chad, my boy, I may have to make
you my personal cook.  Does Tim know how to cook also?"

Chad started to laugh again, "That's a no brainer Granddad, when you are
the oldest of seven and your parents are always going to church meetings,
you learn to cook real fast with whatever you can find.  Speaking of which,
Dads, the cabinets are looking a little bare here.  I made out a list of
things we need, and perhaps Grandmother can fill it in.  Now, if you ate,
then you can take your dishes to the kitchen and rinse them and put them in
the dishwasher while I check on the boys."

Kevin was laughing, "Uncle Doug, are you sure that is the same person you
brought to Granddad and Grandma Long's house?  He seems so different."

I looked at Mike and he nodded, "Kevin and Kendra, Chad is putting up a
good front.  He is still insecure and is overwhelmed by what has and is
happening.  You are going to need to be a strong support for him and
probably his brother, Tim, as well."

We all took our dishes to the kitchen as Chad had requested/directed and he
came in with the boys.  "Okay ladies, the twins have been changed and will
probably be hungry in about two hours.  Granddad, let's roll."

Dad handed the keys to the Lexus to Chad, "Grandson, you drive and Kevin,
you sit up front and be the navigator while I rest in the back."

Chad started to say something but Kevin shook his head and Chad did as he
was told.  I watched as the they pulled away and then hugged Grandmother
and Mike, "I need to get going also.  Fridays are always a busy day for me.
I'll see everyone about six thirty."

Mike didn't need to leave for a few minutes, so he stayed to talk to
Grandmother and Kendra and made arrangements with Kendra to go to the
grocery store to get whatever Chad had on the list.  "Grandmother, you
might look it over to see if you can think of anything else we might need.
I looked at the list and it seems fairly comprehensive.  He even included
the things that Jon and Mark will need."

Mike left for his office.

Chad really impressed the heck out of Dad and Kevin.  He was able to
navigate from the house onto Interstate 80 heading East without any help.
Once he was on the Interstate, he watched the speed limit signs and made
sure that he stayed under the speed limit by 2 miles per hour.  Dad was
even more impressed when Chad pulled into the driveway at 702 Heister
street without asking directions.

Dad looked a little concerned, "Chad, push the button on the visor and
drive into the garage after the door is open, and how in the world did you
know where I lived?"

As the door was opening, Chad turned to Dad, "Easy, my Granddad Watson, I
heard you tell Tim where to go.  Tim and I used to deliver the morning
paper to your house."

After the garage door was shut, the three of them went into the house.
They were met by a young man who certainly looked almost exactly like Chad,
except for having a better defined body.  Chad hugged Tim, "Tim, you need
to take a shower.  When was the last time you had one?  Oh, by the way, I
want to introduce you to Granddad Walker and Kevin Wilkins."

Tim went to shake hands and after the introductions, Granddad took charge.
"Chad, take Tim to my bedroom which is at the back end of the hallway and
have him take a shower.  Everything he needs should be in there.  Kevin and
I are going to go get some basic clothes for Tim to wear on the trip home.
We'll take care of the rest later.  I don't want either of you to leave the
house or talk to anyone else since someone in the neighborhood might
recognize you as the two young men who delivered their papers.  Come on
Kevin, let's go.  Get the keys from Chad, please."

Tim looked at Chad with a puzzled look, "How did Granddad Walker know about
us delivering papers in this area?  I never saw him before and who is
Kevin?"

"Tim, let's go get your shower and after you have showered, I'll explain
what is happening."  Knowing Granddad a little, he won't take long to get
the basics, so just do as he told you to do and wrap yourself with a towel
or a robe if there is one in the bathroom until he and Kevin get back
here."

Tim went into the bathroom and took off his clothes and Chad went back
downstairs.  He was looking at a magazine when the phone started to ring.
He looked at the caller idea and realized that it was Mike's and my
number."This is Chad, is something wrong with the boys?"


Grandmother was laughing, "Chad, the boys are fast asleep and Kendra went
to the grocery store with your well thought out, extensive list.  We'll put
the perishables away, but you can take care of the rest when you get back
home, since I don't know how you want to arrange things.  Now, is Bryce
there.  I need to talk to him."

"Grandmother, Granddad and Kevin went to buy some basic clothes for Tim
since he has nothing with him.  Tim is in the shower as we speak.  Wait a
minute, I hear the garage door."  Tim arrived in Dad's robe as Chad was
talking.

Dad and Kevin walked in carrying some packages and Chad announced,
"Granddad, Grandmother wants to speak with you."

Granddad put the phone on speaker, "Hi Mother, what's up?"

"Bryce, I have been thinking about Tim and what to do.  I think you should
call the boys' parents, and tell him that you have him in your custody and
that he will be fine.  Don't call them from your home phone or they will be
able to trace the call to you.  Now, I suggest that you all get out of Iowa
City quickly before someone recognizes either Chad or Tim.  Dinner will be
at 6:45 since Doug has to do the five o'clock news broadcast."

Kevin spoke up, "Mr. Walker, why don't you and Chad use my cell phone while
I help Tim get ready to leave?  The Caller ID will only show `Cell Phone,
Des Moines, Iowa'."

Kevin left with Tim who was dressed in Dad's bathrobe..

Dad had Chad dial his parents' house.  Chad and Tim's father answered with
a distasteful quality, "This is Harold Harmon, how may I help you?"

Dad looked at Chad with a twinkle, "Oh Mr. Harold Harmon, it is not what
you can do for me, but what I am going to do for your son, Timothy.  I have
him in custody, and I will be taking him to somewhere where he will never
embarrass you again.  Now, I must warn you, I am about to call the social
services division and report you and your wife for child neglect.  Please
don't try to find Tim, because you will be the losers.  Our attorneys will
be in touch with you shortly."

In the meantime, Kevin was watching Tim get dressed and couldn't contain
himself, "Tim, you have a beautiful body and make Chad look like a wimp
except in the department that most men prize the most."

Tim scowled, "Kev, you did not have to remind me.  I am well aware that my
twin has a better endowed sexual package than I do, but please don't rub it
in."

Kevin grabbed Tim and just hugged him, "Tim, I think you are beautiful and
I also think that Chad is beautiful, but I think Chad is straight.  From
what I have heard, I gather you might not be of the same mold as your
twin."

Tim looked at Kevin, "Kevin, yes I am gay, and have known so for two years.
I only recently let myself do anything with another male.  I'm sure that
Chad knows, because I tried to get Chad to do things with me before he and
Jody had their short affair."

Kevin started to laugh, "Don't feel like the Lone Ranger.  I have been
trying to get Chad to do things, and he keeps treating me like a brother.
He is totally devoted to his two sons.  Now we'd better join Mr. Walker and
Chad before they come looking for us."

When Tim and Kevin appeared, Dad mandated, "Okay boys, we are going to
leave now.  Kevin, you drive and I will sit in front with you.  Tim, you
sit in the back with Chad so no one can see either of you."

Dad made sure the house was secure and set the security system which was
almost never used.  They were about to depart when the phone rang.  Dad
answered, "This is Bryce Walker, how may I help you?"

A voice was on the line, "Mr. Walker, can you verify that you want to
activate your alarm.  It has been over six months since it was activated.
Would you please give me the password and answer these questions?"

Dad must have passed the test, because the voice came on, "Mr. Walker, I
apologize for any inconvenience."

Ordinarily, something like that would have sent my Dad into orbit, but it
passed over him like water on a duck's back.  He turned to the guys, "Let's
bust out of this joint."

Oh dear, it is only noon.  How much more can happen to the gang?  I hope
Chad can last until they get back to West Des Moines.  I have my doubts.

Author's Note: If you would like to read more of this story and other
interesting stories, you might like to visit www.tickiestories.us.


Editor's Notes: I'm afraid that I am getting absent minded. I blame it all
on my Editor, who's name I won't mention because I don't want to really
embarrass him for telling me to do something, which was actually rather
outside of my way of doing things.

When I got chapters in, I simply saved them to the C drive. Now in all
honesty, the advice he gave me was to make separate folders for each
author, which was quite sound advice. However, now if I look at my C drive
I don't see new chapters that have arrived. I have to go and look at each
separate folder to see if there is a new chapter that needs editing, and
with authors that have several stories, I made separate folders for each
story.  Are you getting the picture?  Now if I wish to know if I have new
chapters from someone, I might have to go three folders deep to accomplish
it.  In my old method, I left the folder of the c drive open most of the
time so if I looked at the bottom item, I would see the latest incoming
file, no matter who it was from.  Now, unless I open the folders for each
author I don't see new files sitting there awaiting my attention, so I have
to think to look in the various folders.  I try, I really do, but
sometimes, things distract me. Let me see, what was I talking about oh yes
scrambled eggs, I remember, or was it this week's episode of South Park?
Never mind I loved this chapter. Now where did I put chapter ten?

I love you Uncle Ed.

Darryl AKA The Radial Ranger