Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 01:38:00 +0000 (UTC)
From: Snowblind94 <snowblind94@yahoo.ca>
Subject: Jared the Paramedic Part 11

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Part 11 - Armed robbery brings unexpected connections


Both the units hit their lights and sirens, Jared in the lead with the
Supervisor's unit.  Liam called on the radio and requested another unit as
back up as it was a multiple casualty event.  Dispatch advised them there
was already a backup unit on the way with an ETA of a couple of minutes
behind Jared's unit.

Jared and Liam both arrived at the scene.  The police had kept an area open
for the ambulances and Jared parked furthest away from the doors to allow
the two patient carrier units to be close.  He grabbed the trauma
management packs from the SUV and ran towards the bank's front doors.  Liam
and Marci had their gear piled onto their stretcher and were heading for
the bank doors as well. Josh met them at the doors and said, "They're on
the floor in the middle of the lobby.  The shooter's dead and it was
Conner's dad who did the shooting."

"Who's been shot?" asked Jared running through the door which Josh held
open.

"Jared, its Sgt. Meyers and a new recruit Dave; his first week on the job."
he replied.

They got inside the bank and saw large pools of blood under all of the men.
Jared knew he didn't have to be a Shaman to know it was bad.  Liam and
Marcie went to Dave and Jared started on Frank.

Frank opened his eyes and looked at Jared.  "I've been praying that you
were working Jared.  I don't think I'll walk away from this one; I'm having
these feelings of floating. It's like... like I'm separating my spirit from
my physical body.  My entire body is tingling and warm, and... no pain
anymore.  Like too many Scotches after work.  Jared, it's such a feeling of
tranquility, peace and I can't describe it."  He took a deep breath and
continued, "Please, keep an eye on my son Jared because he's all I
had. Look after him Jared, he needs someone.  Make sure my daughter gets
Fluff Ball the cat."

Jared had tears in his eyes and said to Frank, "You're not going to die on
my fucking watch Frank."

Frank was watching tears escape from Jared's eyes when they began to glow a
bright white.  Frank watched as Jared placed his hands on his chest.  He
thought he saw Jared's hands glow briefly, and it looked like the glow was
moving from his hands to the inside of his chest.  He heard Jared praying,
"Creator, guide my hands to do your work on this humble but more than
worthy and deserving man." Frank was watching him and didn't understand
what he was seeing or hearing, but he felt very relaxing warmth inside his
chest begin, and grow within him.

Many times he had heard his men talk about how good Jared and Liam were at
their jobs.  Jared especially had earned the belief in his being an angel
sent by God as an explanation of the unusual rate of successes he had as a
paramedic.  Many times the men had commented how they didn't think a victim
of a shooting or accident had a chance of survival but when they saw Jared
arrive to a scene, the officers were usually wrong about the outcome to the
benefit of the casualty.

Jared had never placed himself in a position for his patient to see his
gifts being used before, but he had quickly sensed the importance of the
immediately intervening on Frank.  He could easily correct the situation
once Frank is stable by altering his memories.

Frank thought to himself that he must be dreaming.  "So this is what it
feels like to die.  Feelings of warmth, relaxation feeling like I'm a
little drunk and laying on a beach in the sun," were the last thoughts as
he went unconscious.

In his mind, Jared saw the bullet had caused a fair amount of damage.  The
actual bullet caused damage as it passed through a person's body, but the
temporary cavity which forms from the force of travel through soft tissue
creates challenges as well. The energy of the bullet creates a large gap
inside a person, pushing organs and tissue outward.  The gap doesn't last
long as the tissue slaps back into its natural position rapidly.  The
energy which caused the gap continues through the body as a wave with the
potential of causing more damage as it progresses.

Jared followed the trail the first bullet had left.  He found a fractured a
rib and some damage to the lung as it passed through before blowing a hole
in his back as it left.  The second bullet had traveled through the liver
and kidney barely missing the major renal arteries. Both of the bullets had
travelled through layers of muscle and connective tissue, but none of that
would be fatal.  He concentrated on the tissue in the liver, watching it
regenerate and blend together.  As Jared relocated his thoughts to the
kidney which had been damaged, he noted bruising on both the liver and
kidneys which most likely caused by the force wave passing through them.
After repairing the kidney damage, he took a quick look of the organs and
decided he would leave the bruising for the doctors to monitor.  It
wouldn't be fatal to Frank.  Jared could see no damage to the spine so he
moved on to the lung.  He concentrated on the hole and closed it up, except
for a minor tear to account for some of the blood. There were so many
things which could go wrong still such as infection but the current life
threatening problems have been solved.  He definitely needs fluid
replacement Jared thought to himself as he lifted his hand off Frank's
body.  Jared pulled his drug kit out of the jump kit, quickly establishing
two IV lines.

Jared turned to Marci and looked at her, "We're going to tube him and
follow protocol.  Use the bag valve to saturate him with oxygen."

Jared moved quickly and prepared for airway control.  He also prepared a
syringe of drugs and connected it to the IV line.  He was ready, and Marci
had pumped his body as full of oxygen as possible.  Jared gave her a nod
from his head and she squeezed the drug into the line and he watched as
Frank's body relaxed.  A few seconds later, Jared inserted an ET tube,
secured it and hooked it up to a bag valve.  Marcie took control of the bag
as Jared listened with his stethoscope.

"Good air movement," said Jared and corrected Marcie on the rate,
increasing her air delivery to one breath every 2 seconds.  He listened
longer and said, "Decreased air sounds bottom left lobe with sounds of
fluid.  The rest is clear.  Marci, Let's suction through the tube."  They
did so and Jared removed about 30 mls of blood.

Liam was concentrating on his patient now that Marci was with Jared.
Shoulder shot, bleeding but it looks like it missed bones and vital organs.
It did some damage to the muscle and tendons which potentially could end
his career by screwing up his shoulder.  He needs fluids and some minor
surgery, but nothing extra.  Suddenly Liam noticed a small trail off the
main trajectory.  Shrapnel he thought to himself.  In his mind, he followed
the path until it stopped at the pericardial sac, and the object was
trapped inside against the heart muscle.  This is the priority Liam thought
to himself.  He concentrated on the object, and it dissolved.  He then
repaired the pericardial sac.

Jared looked over and saw Liam's eye's glowing white and smiled as he
returned to working with Frank.

Liam was watching in his mind as the major muscles were healing as well as
the tendons.  He left some damage which wouldn't cause any long term
problems for the man.  He then concentrated in the entry and exit wounds,
causing them to stop bleeding.

Liam pulled his hand out from under the patient as the extra crew arrived.
He gave them a verbal report on Dave and Liam told them to take over care.
Liam then jumped over to Frank.

"Hook up the monitor and bolus the fluids for the first 500 mls.  Marcie
get the vitals," said Jared.

Jared got up and went to check the shooter.  It was Conner's dad and he was
obviously dead from at least 3 shots to the center of his chest.  Jared
checked the pulse out of routine and determined he would not commence
treatment, obviously beyond help.

They got Frank bundled up and were pushing him out to ambulance when a
couple of police officers came running up and asked, "How are they, Jared."

"They are doing very well; both are strong men," replied Jared.  "Can one
of you drive my SUV to the hospital?  I'm staying with Frank."

"No problem.  I'll tell the Sgt on the scene," one police officer said.

The other crew was loading Dave up at the same time they were.  Liam closed
the doors, leaving Marcie and Jared in the back with Frank.  Liam went to
the front of the ambulance to get in when he noticed two police cars
indicating they were going to escort the ambulances to the hospital.  There
had been a large crowd gathering to watch the activities at the bank.
There were enough police cars and ambulances to keep even the most
particular rubber necker interested.  The police had been keeping the
crowds back as far as they could, but it wasn't far enough for what
happened next.  Emergency vehicles generally use a 40-80 watts of power for
their sirens.  When all the vehicles turned their sirens on at the same, it
not only deafened the crowd, it created a vibration in the ground as well.

The ambulances and SUV took off down the street.  It turned out there were
three police cars on escort duty for the ambulances and they took turns
sliding into intersections as a physical block to cross traffic.  This
allowed the ambulances to proceed without stopping each time they came to
another intersection.  After the ambulances had passed through an
intersection blocked by a police car, they would catch up quickly and pass
the intersection to the next in a leap frog movement.

Even the fire department had left their base and pulled their trucks across
a couple of intersections.  The firemen were standing at attention and
saluting as the parade of emergency vehicles went by.

The people along the streets and the intersections were trying to figure
out what had happened.  They were upset the road was blocked until the
sirens of the approaching ambulances almost deafened them.  What they saw
was police cars leading, chasing and passing two ambulances and an
emergency SUV in a real hurry.

It took about 15 minutes to get to the hospital.  The last intersection was
already blocked by a police car and the officer saluted as they drove by.

The emergency bay door was open and it looked like the entire upper brass
of the police department was waiting along with two full trauma teams.

They pulled in and Jared kicked the back doors open.  The ambulances were
mobbed and the stretchers pulled into separate trauma rooms.  Jared went
with Frank and Liam went with Dave.  They were immediately transferred to
the examination tables and verbal reports given as the doctors and nurse
started to unhook the paramedic's equipment and get theirs into place.

They got their stretchers and equipment and retreated to the bay to clean
up.  The press was trying to get in but some of the police officers were
holding them back.

Marcie looked at Liam and Jared.  She said, "You guys are incredible.  I've
never seen anything run so smooth before and you guys didn't panic or
hesitate in your treatments.  You guys worked in such harmony it was as if
you just had to look at each other to communicate.  I learned so much today
and thank you for not kicking me to the side."

"Marcie, you were part of the team today.  We needed you and you came
through.  You can work with us anytime," said Liam.

They got the unit cleaned and stocked up.  Jared phoned Rob to let him know
what happened and how it went.

"Marcie worked well with us Rob and she knows her shit.  Cool, calm and did
a damn good job.  Hire her to fill one of those spots," said Jared.

"I talked to Melanie after your earlier call and she said to do it as well.
I'll call her back and fill her in on this call and how well she did,"
replied Rob.  "Good job guys.  Pass that on to Liam and Marcie for me
please.  I will phone the other crew personally to tell them the same
thing.  On second thought, you might as well tell her Jared, she starts
your next schedule days."

Jared passed on Rob's comments to Marcie and Liam.  "I also filled him in
on the call and how well you did.  You are now full time starting on our
first day shift.  You'll be working on our shift, Marcie."

Marcie hugged them both, and had watery eyes while doing it.

"Liam, did you hear what Frank said to me when we first got there?" asked
Jared.

"Yeah I did.  I almost lost it when I heard him say that," he replied.

"I'm going to try and find his son.  I remember what he looks like from our
mental contact.  Once I find him, I'll see how he is.  I guess we also have
to tell Conner he should have no fear now that his dad is dead," said
Jared.

Jared left the two to finish the restocking.  Liam also restocked the bag
from the SUV and locked it in the vehicle.  He went to the ER Desk and
asked if Frank's son was here.  They pointed at a young man standing near
the Police Chief.  Jared walked over to the Chief and shook his hand.  The
Chief thanked him for everything he did.

The Chief said, "The Doctors told me your teams of medics are top notch,
and saved both of my men's lives out there."

"We only do our jobs Chief, but I will pass it onto the crews on your
behalf," replied Jared.  Jared turned to the young man, "Are you Frank's
son?"

"Yes, I am," he said quietly. "My name is Mark.  Thank you for everything
you did for dad."

"Mark, your dad and I are friends and he asked me to take care of you for
him.  He told me you are all he has and wanted to be sure you were ok,"
said Jared.

The young man looked at Jared, and then tears started to roll down his
cheeks.  Jared reached out and pulled him into a hug.  Mark was soon
sobbing loudly.

"Chief, Frank is divorced but on good terms with his wife.  There is a
daughter with her mom and there is a cat Frank got for his daughter as a
pet at his place.  Could you take care of notifications and make sure she
takes the cat home as no one is going to be there to look after it," asked
Jared.

The Chief was watching and smiled, happy to see someone with Mark's
interest on their mind.  A few moments later Mark settled down and let go
of Jared.  The Chief handed him his handkerchief to wipe his nose and face.

"That is so dad, to make sure I was going to be ok while he was lying there
bleeding to death.  He has always put me ahead of himself," said Mark.

The Chief spoke up, "I will go and see if there is any news of the two
men."  He left leaving Mark and Jared alone in the hallway.

"Mark is your boyfriend here or coming?" asked Jared.

Mark looked surprised.  "You know about me?"

"Yes, your father and I talked about it," Jared replied.  "It's not a
problem with me."

"I appreciate that Jared.  No we broke up," he replied.

"You can stay at my place with us tonight.  You don't need to be alone at
home," said Jared.

"I don't want to bother you and your girlfriend, Jared," he replied.

"That man over there is my boyfriend," Jared said as he pointed to Liam.

"Really?  Jared, I would love to stay with you guys.  Can we sit and talk
tonight a bit if we are not too tired," asked Mark with a new air of
confidence.

"Absolutely," replied Jared.

The Chief came back and told them Dave is going in for some surgery, fairly
minor and expected to make a full recovery.  Frank is going in for some
surgery as well.  They inflated the lung from the bullet hole but they have
to do some surgery to fix it as well as couple of minor bleeders they
called them."

"It means a couple of blood vessels are still bleeding, so they are going
in to do some work on them, Chief," explained Jared.

"Thanks.  I was counting on you to translate it for me," said the Chief.

The Chief spoke, "Mark, where are you staying tonight.  There is no sense
in you being here as your dad will be in surgery and sleeping until at
least morning.  I'll be here until he comes out of surgery and then one of
the deputy chiefs will be with him until morning.  We can call you if we
need you here but I don't expect anything to surprise us the way the
doctors were talking."

"He's coming home with me and I'll bring him back down in the morning.  I
start days off at the end of this shift, Chief," said Jared.

"Good plan.  Are you heading home now?" asked the Chief.

"No.  I have to check upstairs with a young man who will be moving into our
spare room as he lost all of his family recently.  He's in here because of
the vicious assault he suffered from his father," said Jared.

"That's terrible.  I hope they punish his dad," said Mark.

"Conner felt the same way.  His dad was on the run and avoiding the
police," said Jared.

The Chief's eyes opened wide and looked at Jared as recognition of who the
young man was.

Jared said, "I'll tell them.  I sense there will be no trouble, and they
may even become friends."

"I will leave it in your hands Jared.  If Frank trusts you, I will too," he
said.

They got to the room and saw the policeman was no longer posted at the
door.  They stepped in and Jared introduced Mark to Conner.  They looked at
each other.

Jared had closed the door as he came in and sat on the edge of the bed.  He
pointed at a chair for Mark to sit in.  "Conner, your father was located,
and was shot dead by the police in a bank on the other side of town.  I
have no clue what he was trying to do, but he is dead Conner."

Mark's eyes opened wide and looked at Jared, and then Conner.

"I should be sad, but I'm not.  He beat me for so many years that I feel
happy and safe now that I know he is gone.  Thank you for telling me Jared.
I sincerely hope and pray he didn't hurt anyone other than me," said
Conner.

"Conner, he shot two police officers and they are both in surgery but
expected to make a full recovery," replied Jared.

"That son of a bitch.  Why would he do that?  Those guys just do their jobs
and they have families at home," said Conner.

"Conner, one of those police officers shot was Mark's dad," said Jared.

Conner looked horrified and glanced at Mark.  He was still sitting there
with a look of shock on his face when Jared spoke, "You both have something
in common.  You both were hurt by the same man, by different means but hurt
just as deep.  I'm going to help both of you through it so the pain caused
by this man will be behind you so that you may continue down your pathways
of life."

"Please don't hold me responsible for my father's action, Mark.  I had no
control over him," pleaded Conner.

"An hour ago I might have," said Mark. "But after listening to you and
Jared, I realize your dad was responsible for himself and I won't blame
you.  No matter how much it bothers us to think it; I believe we both think
he got what he deserved."

Mark stood and offered his hand to Conner.  Conner got out of the hospital
bed and instead of shaking his hand, pulled him into a hug.  They both
started to sob, holding onto each other for support.

The door opened and the Police Chief stuck his head in.  "Just thought I
would see how it is going Jared.  But, I see you know what you are doing
and everything is good.  A deputy chief went by Frank's ex-wife's place and
told her, and she will also take care of the kitten."

Jared gave him a thumbs up.  The two boys never even knew there was anyone
in the room but them at that moment and sharing their common grief.  When
the boys finally let go of each other, they seem to have bonded in the face
of travesty.

"Conner, did they decide to release you yet?" asked Jared.

"Yes, they scheduled me for release whenever you got here.  Amanda was in a
couple of times today as well.  She is such a nice lady to talk with," said
Conner.

"Let me go to the nurses' station and check on what has to be done," said
Jared.  The nurses got the paperwork together and brought it down to Conner
to sign.  Jared had dropped a bag with some clothes in it on the bed as
they had cut Conner's clothes off him at the LGBT Center when they were
treating him.  Conner ran into the washroom to change.

The nurses had dropped off a wheelchair for Conner to leave.  Jared had
argued with them but the nurses won saying as it was hospital policy for
him to use a wheel chair when discharged.  Jared looked at the two boys and
said, "You heard them.  Conner must use the wheelchair when being
discharged."

The nurses were sitting behind their desk but looked up when they heard the
wheelchair.  They all wanted to say goodbye to the nice young man who had
torn at their hearts with his circumstances.  What they saw was Jared
sitting in the wheelchair with Mark on his lap sideways.  Conner was
pushing it down the hallway.

"JARED!" one of the nurses yelled.  "What are you doing?"

"You told me Conner must use the wheelchair when discharged.  He's using
it!" Jared said as he laughed.

The nurse moved from behind the desk and stood in the center of the
hallway.  She assumed a defiant position with her feet spread, hands on her
hips and a look on her face similar to a mother who has found a child
sitting in a puddle covered in mud in the backyard but having fun.

"All three of you, up in front of the wheel chair in a line, facing me,"
she said with an air of authority. By now, the doctor and two other nurses
were watching by peeping around the corner when they thought it was safe.

"Stand up straight boys," she stated.

"Mr. Bear.  Not only do you know better, but you have now corrupted these
two fine young men into your irresponsibility.  What do you have to say for
yourself?" she asked.

"Ask Mark, it was Conner's idea," said Jared pointing at him.

Mark spoke up, "It was Conner's idea, ma'am."

Conner spoke up, "They ganged up on me and said they would leave me here to
eat more hospital food if I didn't do it."

Jared jumped in, "It was Mark who actually figured out how to do it
though."

Conner spoke up again, "Yeah, he said Jared and him could ride the
wheelchair."

The nurse was having a terrible time trying to keep a straight face.  These
three men were acting like the Three Stooges.  She could not believe the
difference in the two young men in the short time Jared had been with them.
It was also clear to her that her coworkers and the doctor were rolling on
the floor around the corner laughing.

She then decided on a course of action.  "You!  Gimpy one," she said
pointing at Conner. "In the chair now before I put you back in that room
and bring you the hospital supper."

Conner moved quickly and sat in the chair.

"If you say anything Conner, it will be two more days in that room with no
TV and a hospital meal served to you every two hours," the Nurse said.

Conner saluted her, and she returned it.

"You, the stooge they call Mark.  Behind the wheelchair and grab the left
handle.  You, the stooge they call Jared and the ringleader," the Nurse was
saying and then cut Jared off as he tried to speak, "And do not say a thing
to me young man about how innocent you are.  Wrong, you are guilty because
I have worked with you too many years. Get your butt over and grab the
right handle.  Now both of you push the chair to the door so Conner can get
out."

The nurse saw Jared whisper something to Mark and thought to herself, "Oh
shit, he is so damn fast at mischief."  Mark pushed the chair 2 paces and
stopped and then Jared went 4.  Mark went 4 and so on.  Conner was being
moved in the chair like a skier in a slalom course.

Conner put his hand to his mouth and said, "I am going to barf."

"The three of you, GET OUT NOW!"

As they went by her, she stopped them and gave them a big group hug and
kissed Conner on the cheek.  He blushed.  She looked at the two boys and
said, "Stick with this man.  He's good people when he isn't trying to piss
off the nurses," she said.

Jared was trying his innocent "who me?" look and all she said was, "Stow
it.  I know you too well."  She gave Jared a hug and whispered into his
ear, "Jared, thank God you are here to help us with these cases.  I truly
pray God will bless you."

Jared whispered back, "He already has.  I can help people at work, and out
of work.  I also get to meet some good people as well as damn good and
caring nurses.  I have been blessed."  He kissed her on the cheek.

She stood up and barked at them, "OUT! NOW!"  They quickly went down the
hallway and promptly drove into the closed elevator doors. The nurse didn't
need to see the action as she knew the sound of something hitting the
closed doors.  She heard someone say, "I thought you pressed the button,"
and then someone else, "I thought you pressed the button."  She had had
enough when she heard "Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk" and "you knuckleheads" being said.
She turned around and saw the doctor and her two coworkers using Kleenex to
blow their noses and dry their eyes from laughing so much.

"They didn't need your help either," she said and then smiled.  "Those are
two lucky young men to have met Jared Bear."  The others present agreed.

They went out through the Emergency Department where Jared had parked the
SUV.  As they passed, they saw the Police Chief who had a smile come on his
face when he saw the three men coming.

"Any news?" asked Jared.

"They are both in surgery and the surgeons said there wasn't as much damage
as they thought.  He should be out soon and then he will sleep until the
morning," the Chief said.  "What are you guys up to and I am very hesitant
to ask from the stories I have heard here of what Jared is capable of.  And
don't even try the innocent act mister!"

"Did the nurses call down already?" asked Jared.

"Yes.  They asked me to make sure you three left the building," he said
chuckling.  "What the hell did you three do to them?  Wait, I don't want to
know do I?"

All three of the men were now using Jared's "Who me?" look.

"Oh god, if that is a sample of what you three did upstairs, no wonder they
wanted you out," the Chief said as he rolled his eyes.

"MOVE IT CHILDREN," the Chief commanded.  They saluted him and wheeled by.
The Chief caught Jared by the scruff of the neck and said, "Thanks Jared.
We owe you."

"Never Chief.  No one ever owes me.  It's what I do," Jared replied with a
serious look on his face.  "This is why I am here, to heal people."  Jared
turned and ran after them. "Wait up you boneheads, you'll get lost."

The Chief heard "Will not" and then a "Will too" in reply as the voices
faded out of earshot.

The Chief reflected on Jared.  That man is one of the best paramedics he
has ever met and saved both of his men today.  His men have always spoken
highly of Jared as well as Liam, but they watched him work today and could
not believe how skilled he was not only in treatment but controlling the
overall treatment of both gunshot victims at the same time.  One of his men
called Jared and Liam angels sent by God to protect people.  He had also
seen the change in Mark since Jared had taken him under his wing.  Maybe it
was true.

The three of them got settled into the Paramedic SUV.  Before pulling out,
he called Rob and told him he now has two young men with him and they were
heading back to the base.  They got into the base and Jared introduced them
to everyone in the ambulance bay.  Marci was happy to meet them both and
Mark hugged her when he found out she was with Jared giving treatment to
his father.

They went in and met Rob.  Liam came in shortly afterwards and hugged
Conner.  He was introduced to Mark.

Rob told them to head out early as they probably had things to do.  The
four of them all loaded into Jared's own SUV and he asked if they were
hungry.  Liam, Mark and Conner all yelled, "YES!"

"Well, we are going to the mall to get some clothes for you two so we might
as well stop at the Dim Sum restaurant and feed you," answered Jared.

While the boys were eating, Jared looked at Mark and Conner.

Conner was about 5'10", about 150 lbs and slightly built.  His body was one
which could be easily built up as he seemed to have a natural tone to it.
He just needed to fed, taught how to work out and receive positive
reinforcement.  Conner had long fingers on his hands and he moved them with
grace.  He did jump a bit when someone moved too fast near him.  He had
brown hair with natural curls which was cut with no style at all, like
someone had put a bowl on his head and trimmed what came past.  His eyes
were hazel.  He didn't have much facial hair but there was some.  He had a
tendency to trip over his feet a bit. They were big, almost if he was
entering another growth spurt and his feet grew first.  His skin was a
light tan colour, probably his natural colour. He was a nice looking young
man although girls would probably giggle as they called him cute.

Mark was about 5'11" and about 150 lbs.  He was slightly built as well.  He
had a dirty blonde hair colour and it hung like a mop head.  That hair had
never seen a curl and it was as straight as it could be.  Mark was well
spoken and seemed to have a happy disposition.  He had grey eyes and long
lashes.  When he looked at you and smiled, he could melt butter.  He looked
like he shaved more than Conner, but still not daily.

They both could pack the food away and Jared had no idea where it went.
Once the boys were filled, Jared took them to the clothing store.  Their
favorite clerk was working again and Jared told him to outfit them from top
to bottom.

They picked running shoes and casual shoes, socks, short pants, jeans,
shirts, light and medium weight jackets and then it came to the underwear.

"What do you guys normally wear for underwear?" asked Liam.

Conner blushed and said, "All I was allowed to wear was white Y fronts."

Mark said, "baggy boxers."

"What type of underwear do you want," as he pointed to the rack.  The boys
looked at the packages and weren't sure what to choose.  The salesman came
over and looked the two boys up and down.

"Well," he started, "Jared and Liam bought this type and this type," as he
grabbed them off the racks. "I think you two would do well in a smaller
size but same types.  They are more comfortable than you would think."

The boys were hesitating so Jared and Liam grabbed a bunch of each and took
them to the cash register.  When it was all rung through, the boys were
shocked at the cost.  What shocked them more was Jared had a black
unlimited credit card which he used to pay.

Once outside the store, they stopped and looked at Jared.  Both Mark and
Conner thanked them for the clothes.  Jared looked at them and they needed
some toiletries now.  But, there was one other thing to deal with.

"Mark.  You are a very cute young man but you are really out of style with
that haircut.  It's chasing away what the rest of your body is
advertising," said Jared.

"Dad is always nagging my ass about my hair.  You're not going to start are
you, Jared?" he asked.

"Mark, I think if you went to the place I use, they would work with you to
choose a style which accents your eyes and lashes.  Not hide them.  Mark,
think about it," said Jared.

Mark smiled a bit and then asked Conner, "What do you think?"

"I agree with Jared.  Go and see what they can do.  You're cute, but I
think you could be hot with the right haircut," said Conner. Then he
suddenly blushed as he realized what he had just said.  "I can't believe I
just said that."

"Will you go with me?" asked Mark.

"Liam, take Mark to the stylist and get him in.  I'll take Conner and the
shopping bags out to the SUV and put them in.  We'll meet you there in a
few minutes," said Jared.

Liam and Mark headed to the stylist and were lucky as there was an
appointment open.  Liam told the stylist to wash and cut the hair, but he
needed help to choose what cut.  The man brought out a couple of books with
pictures and started showing Mark.  Mark then thought for a moment and made
a decision of a hair style like Patrick Schwarzenegger has.

The stylist was enthused about the choice.  He was looking at Mark like a
tasty little twink for him to devour.  Jared and Conner joined Liam and
agreed with the choice Mark had made.

Jared obviously knew the stylist and he placed a hand on Mark's shoulder
and said, "This young man is like a brother to me and under my protection,
am I clear?"

The stylist huffed at Jared and replied, "Of course, Jared."

Jared then turned to Conner, "Do you want a cut too?"

"Jared, you have done so much for me already.  I can't ask for a haircut
too," he replied.

"You didn't ask.  I did, so sit your butt in that chair," Jared directed.
Another stylist came over and looked at Conner.

"Do your best, please.  My little brother is an ugly one and hard to work
with," said Jared.

Conner stuck his tongue out at Jared.  Jared turned to Liam, "You have a
bad influence on him already, Liam."

Liam gave him the finger.

"Boys, we will be back in about 45 minutes to pick you up.  We have a few
other things to pick up," said Jared.

Liam and Jared ran to Wally World at the end of the mall and bought two
sets of razors, tooth brushes, deodorants, hair gels, body wash and body
spray and numerous other items they thought the boys would need.  They also
grabbed a fold away bed. After they stored the stuff in the SUV, they
headed back to the stylist shop.

The boys were just finished and when they saw them, Liam and Jared were
shocked.  The two boys had changed from cute, to very hot looking young men
with their new haircuts.

"What do you guys think of them," asked Liam.  They both moved forward and
hugged Liam and Jared, thanking them.

"Let's head to the apartment," said Liam.  "Shit, we better grab a few
groceries to feed these two."

"Good idea," agreed Jared.  After filling the shopping cart and paying,
they packed just about every square inch of the SUV.  Once they got to the
apartment, they hauled everything up in a few loads.  Jared showed them to
the spare room, now called Conner's room. They rolled the hide a bed in for
Mark.  The two boys were pulling out the clothes and toiletries and
checking them out and talking like long lost friends.

Liam had put the groceries away and made a bunch of snacks for the boys.
They came to the kitchen island and sat to eat.  The four of them were
talking and laughing.

Liam nudged Jared and tilted his head sideways towards the boys.  "Boys, it
is time we had a little talk.  Jared and I want you guys to know a few
things," said Liam.

"First of all, Jared and I are boyfriends.  We are gay," said Liam.

Conner spoke up, "I knew that.  You told me when I told you I was gay."
Conner stopped speaking and got uneasy.

Mark looked at him and spoke, "So am I.  I am not sure how, but these two
men had something to do with my dad accepting me after I told him."

Jared then spoke, "Ok, so we are all gay.  Now, I see you two beginning to
be good friends.  Young men at your age are pretty horny.  I am asking you
until we resolve your dad's surgery Mark, and we resolve your family
member's funeral Conner, you guys do not go out and chase the first cutie
you see, or each other."

Conner blushed and Mark looked away.  Liam spoke up and said, "Look, let's
be honest.  You two are developing a friendship and we don't want you to
ruin it with sex to satisfy your lust.  Give it time and when things have
stabilized and you have become more than friends, it will mean something
more than just a fuck."

"You guys can also talk to us about anything and ask any questions you
want.  If we don't want to answer we will tell you.  You guys ok with
that?" asked Jared.

They both answered, "Yes."

"Conner, I assume from your background you are still a virgin," asked Liam.
After a hesitation, he admitted it to the others as if it was a death
sentence.

Mark spoke right up after and said he was the same other than some blowjobs
and mutual jacking with his boyfriend.  "I actually broke up with him
because he wanted to fuck me, and I wasn't ready.  He was getting more
belligerent and trying to get me to submit.  He wasn't a virgin and I think
he just wanted my cherry."

"There are people out there like that and especially looking for hot little
guys like you two.  Be careful, guys," cautioned Liam.

"That's all we wanted to say guys and I want to remind you that you can ask
us anything about life, being gay, love or whatever.  You guys are safe
here in this apartment," said Jared.

"We know you are adults and can't tell you what to do or what not to do.
We don't want you to anything without the right reasons until you are
really ready to do it with whomever you choose," said Liam.  "I want you to
know, I was a virgin until I met Jared.  A virgin at 22 and there was
nothing wrong with waiting until full sex with the one I loved."

"I appreciate that Jared, Liam.  For the first time ever, I actually feel
safe and not afraid to do anything wrong and then get a beating," said
Conner.

Liam reached out and hugged him.  Jared reached out and hugged Mark.

"Mark, do you want to stay with your mother?" asked Jared.

"No.  My mother died of cancer.  Dad got married again and they had my
sister.  Judy was always nice to me when she was with dad but we never
connected.  She is younger than him.  She loves me in a way, but she had no
idea how to deal with me as a step son.  I would like to stay here if I
can," said Mark.

"Of course you can, Mark.  As long as it takes to get things settled out,"
said Jared.

"Ok guys, lets clean up and I want to introduce you to smudging.  Boys, I
am a member of the First Nations, or commonly called an Indian.  Smudging
is the way of the Creator to cleanse us.  It is not a pagan or sacrilegious
thing.  It is something Christian's do themselves in various ways with
incense.  Do you want to try it?  I think it will help you."

The boys looked at each other and Mark spoke up, "Does it hurt?"

"Not at all and it feels good too," replied Jared.

Liam spoke up and said, "Different dress code for tonight Jared?"

"Yes, that would be a good idea.  We usually smudge in our underwear or
with nothing on at all.  But for tonight, we will do it in short pants,"
said Jared.

Mark turned to Conner and said, "I will go in my underwear if you will," he
said.

Conner thought for a moment and then smiled, "Deal!"

"Alright.  I guess that is the way it will be tonight.  Liam and I will set
the room up a little different because we have four people and then we will
get ready.

The boys ran to Conner's room and they could be heard giggling and talking
about what underwear to wear.  Jared and Liam went into the smudging room
and moved the table to allow extra cushions to be placed on the floor for
the 2 extra people. Jared went to a cabinet and removed two fresh smudging
bundles and two eagle feathers from within it and placed them onto the
lower table in the middle of the cushions.

"Liam, you will be assisting me during this smudging.  You and I will
smudge ourselves and then we will each smudge on of the boys.  I will say
the prayers, but listen good and learn them little man," said Jared.

"You never thought I was little," smiled Liam.

"I stand corrected Liam," Jared chuckled.

"Let's get ready ourselves," said Liam.  They left the room and went to
their bedroom.  They both stripped down and put their form fitting boxers
on and then headed into the living room.  The boys were there, wearing form
fitting boxers as well.  They were standing beside each other with their
hands in front of their crotches.  Their eyes opened wide when they saw
Liam and Jared walk into the room in just their underwear.  The boys
definitely checked out their new friends from head to toe, lingering on
their crotches.

Liam looked at Mark.  He was more solid looking without his shirt.  He
wasn't muscular but good form to him.  Nice chest with prominent nipples.
There was no hair on him except under his arms and a faint treasure trail
starting at his belly button and disappearing below his waistband.  He had
hairless thighs and his legs were covered in fine blonde hairs.

Jared was looking at Conner.  Conner literally was trying to shrink himself
by pulling his shoulders in and his head down.  He was thinner and slighter
than mark, but also had some natural definition to his body.  His nipples
were sticking straight out, hard as pencils.  There were a few beginnings
of sparse chest hair around the areolas.  There was a definite line of
brown hair above his belly button which extended down and under his
waistband.  His thighs and legs were covered in fine brown hairs.

"Ok guys, we are all men here, and we will be living together for a bit.
It is natural to have a hard-on at times, usually when you don't want them
like now.  You can be at ease with us, you may see us with them at times as
well," explained Liam.  "We're wearing more clothes now than we usually do
in the apartment because you guys are here."

Conner spoke up, "Liam, giving me the image of you two guys naked is not
helping me go soft."

"Me neither," squeaked Mark and then blushed.

"What we are going to do is not about sex.  It is a celebration of
spirituality and cleansing the spirit," said Jared.

"Close your eyes and concentrate.  Raise both of your hands out to me.
Trust me boys," said Liam.  The boys raised their hands to Liam and he
gathered them between his.

When the boys removed their hands, they exposed their crotches.  Mark
appeared to be about 5 or 6" in his underwear at this stage.  The tight
underwear revealed he was definitely cut.

Conner appeared to be quite well endowed consistent with the urban myth of
the size of the feet being an indicator.  He also appeared to be cut as the
thick head was clearly outfitted through the tight material.  Both of them
had wet spots forming at the end of their outlined cocks.

"Are you concentrating guys?" asked Liam.  The both answered yes.

Liam held their hands and waited for a moment, telling them to open their
eyes.  You were comfortable with your hard-ons when your eyes were closed.
No one said anything or made fun of you.  Now your eyes are open.  Nothing
has changed.  Neither of you has anything to be embarrassed about," said
Liam.

"If you check the two of us out, we are half hard too looking at two very
cute young men in front of us in their underwear.  It happens.  It's
nothing to be concerned about boys," said Jared.

The boys looked at each other and then Jared and Liam.  They visibly eased
and relaxed their tense muscles.  "That's better," said Liam.

Jared showed them into the room and had them kneel on each side of the
table.  Liam and Jared took their positions as well.  All four were looking
at the table with the sacred items on it.  "Mark and Conner, please place
your hands on your thighs flat, palms down."  They complied.

Jared explained the various objects on the table to the boys, and for
Liam's benefit to learn it was well.

Jared used a wooden match to light the first candle.  While doing this, he
chanted, "I invoke the light of the God within.  I am a clear and perfect
channel. The Light is my guide."  Jared closed his eyes and chanted for a
minute.

Jared did this for each of the 3 candles.  He indicated to Liam to use the
second and to do the same as he was. They lit the bundles using the centre
candle.  When they flamed, they let them burn for a moment to ensure a good
ember.  Jared nodded to Liam and they both tapped them slightly within the
bowl until the flames were out and smoke was rising from it.  As Jared
stood, Liam did as well.  They both drew the smoke with their hands towards
their hearts and over their heads.  They did this for each arm, over their
shoulders and pushing the smoke down their backs, over their stomachs,
groins, and their legs.  They both lifted their feet and smudged the
bottoms as well. While doing this, Jared chanted prayers which the boys
realized were not in English.

Jared stood up and said to Liam, "I will do it again in English for you to
remember.  Mark and Conner, stand with your legs apart and your arms away
from your body slightly, palms facing me."  The both complied.  Jared
reached and gave an eagle feather to Liam and added, "Instead of your hand,
use this on another person."

Jared was in front of Mark, and Liam in front of Conner.  They began to
feather the smoke to each of the boys' chests while Jared prayed.

Jared said, "We cleanse our hearts so that our hearts will feel the truth,
grow with us in harmony and balance, be good and pure, be open to show
compassion, gentleness and caring for others."

Jared then spread smoke over Marks face and head.  Liam mimicked him.  "We
cleaned our eyes so they will see the truth around us, the beauty of our
Mother the earth, the gifts given us by the Creator, the love shared with
us through families, friends and communities.

"We cleanse our mouth that all we speak will be truthful, said in a way
that will be positive, only good things, always full of words of praise and
thanksgiving to our Creator.

"We cleanse our ears so we will hear the spiritual truths given to us by
the Creator, listen to the truth as it is shared by the Creator, the
Grandfathers, Four Directions, Four Kingdoms, and be open to the request
for assistance from others, to hear only the good things and allow the bad
to bounce off us.

"We cleanse our feet so that they will seek to walk the true path, seek
balance and harmony, lead us closer to our families, friends, community,
walk closer to our loved ones and help us to flee our enemies, and lead us
closer to our Creator.

"Mark and Conner, please kneel as you were before," asked Jared.  Jared and
Liam smudged themselves again, cleaning their bodies to ensure nothing from
Mark and Conner joined with them.  Liam and Jared both kneeled in front of
the table.

They rolled the smudge bundles until they were out and then snuffed each
candle while saying, "The father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; the
Creator."

They sat for a moment and then Liam asked, "What do you think, guys?"

They were both lively and animated while talking non-stop.  They loved the
ceremony and the way they seemed to feel better about themselves physically
and emotionally. They had never seen anything like it before and
appreciated Jared explaining things before and then using English for the
prayers.

Liam asked, "Hungry boys?  Is it snack time?"

They all got up and headed to the kitchen.  It seemed like teenagers were
always hungry and able to eat.  Once again, Conner and Mark amazed Jared at
what they could eat.  "We were lucky we got groceries today Jared.  The
locusts here are eating everything but the plates and counters," said Liam.

"I am going to call the Chief and ask for an update on your father, Mark.
I know everything is good otherwise he would have called us by now," said
Liam.  He stepped out of earshot and placed the call.  After talking with
the Chief, Liam came back to little group at the table.

"The Chief said everything went great.  There wasn't as much damage as they
we expecting but were happy with that.  He also said your dad was awake
briefly and asked about you, Mark.  The Chief had told him you were with
us, and having the time of your life from what he saw," said Liam.

"Thanks Liam.  I was thinking about him, especially in the smudging
ceremony.  The Chief was right.  I am really enjoying myself with you guys.
Maybe when he feels better, Dad can come and smudge too.  He is always
stressed about work and worried about me as well," said Mark.

"You guys have had a long and stressful day.  I think we should all be
heading off to bed to get up and go visit Frank in the morning," said Liam.

"Mark, do you think I can come to visit your dad too?  I mean, would it
upset him when he finds out who I am," asked Conner.

Mark thought and then said, "I would like you to meet my dad.  I think he
will understand when he hears the whole story, especially since we are
friends now."

"Don't forget guys, we will be with you too," said Jared.

"Are you guys going to set up the folding bed or share the big one in
there," asked Liam.

The two young men looked at each other.  It was obvious they wanted to
share the bed but both were shy to say it.  "I don't know.  What do you
think Mark?" asked Conner.

"If you stay on your side of the bed, I will," said Mark.

"Ok you two, get ready for bed.  Throw the stuff on the floor and maybe we
can sort it out and get it put away in the morning," said Liam.

The boys got up and headed to the bedroom, and then Mark ran from the
bedroom to the bathroom.  Jared headed in to the master bedroom while Liam
finished putting stuff away in the kitchen.  Liam was just turning the
kitchen lights off when Mark came out of the bathroom and ran to the
bedroom.  Conner came out and was running until he saw Liam.  He stopped
running and started walking with his head down.

"Conner, come here please," asked Liam.

Conner walked over to him, keeping his head down.  "Did I do something
wrong, Liam?" he asked.

"No, you didn't," replied Liam.  Conner's head shot up and he looked
straight at Liam.  "May I ask you what just happened. You saw me and
stopped running.  Then you hung your head as if you were in shame."

Conner looked at him with tears in his eyes.  "I saw you and had a
flashback to dad catching me doing something wrong.  I would get punished;
actually I would get punched or hit."

Liam reached out and pulled the young man into him and hugged him.  "That
will not happen here, Conner.  We may have discussions, but we will not
beat you."

Conner slowly began to hug him back. "Thank you Liam.  I wish you and Jared
had been my parents."

"Well, we are your friends and we are going to help you be the best man you
can be," said Liam.

They stood like that for a couple of minutes.  Liam looked up and saw Jared
standing in their bedroom door giving him the thumbs up sign.  He saw
movement at the other bedroom door and Mark was doing the same thing.  Liam
smiled at them both.

They broke the hug and Conner walked into the washroom.  A few minutes
later he came out and ran to the bedroom, closing the door behind him.
Liam went into the washroom and it was obvious there were now two young men
staying here.  While not a disaster, they had left a trail of toothpaste
and dirty towels.  Liam finished his business and went into the bedroom.

"All clear?" asked Jared.

"Yes, and I tidied it up a bit, too," replied Liam.  Jared headed out, and
returned a few moments later and crawled into bed.

Liam snuggled up to him and asked, "Do you feel like a father at all now?"

Jared chuckled and replied, "Yes, I do.  But, they are both great kids or I
guess I should say young men and it is fun to have them around."

"I have this feeling we are going to be visited tonight and have a couple
of extra people in bed with us," said Liam.

"I expect it to happen as well.  They will be in bed talking and then just
thinking.  That is when the day's events will hit them," replied Jared.

Almost on cue, two young men walked in and both looked sad.  Mark spoke up,
"Any chance we can stay in here tonight?  We were talking and then all of a
sudden, I realized what happened to my dad."

"When he reacted and said it, I thought about my family too," said Conner.

Jared and Liam pulled the covers back on the bed and the boys split and
came to each side.  "You two get in the middle," said Liam.  Conner and
Mark got into bed and arranged themselves on their sides facing each other.
Liam slid up and spooned Conner, wrapping his arms around him while Jared
did the same with Mark.  Liam could feel the tense muscles in Conner slowly
begin to release and settle down.

"Thanks Liam.  I love you and Jared for helping me," he said.

Mark spoke up, "You guys are like big brothers to me, and I appreciate your
help."

They all settled down, and fell asleep.  Conner had a couple of nightmares
but when Liam pulled him into a hug, he settled down.

When Jared woke in the morning, he carefully got out of bed.  Liam sensed
the movement and got up as well.  They both stood there and looked at Mark
spooned behind Conner and holding him tight.  Conner's arms were over
Mark's arms so he couldn't let go.  It was real cute to see.

As they left, they pulled the bedroom door shut.  Once out in the kitchen,
Liam started the coffee while Jared went to the bathroom.  Jared was
standing and relieving himself when Liam came up behind him and hugged him
from behind, kissing his neck.

"You're making it difficult to take a piss and not spray the wall," said
Jared.

"You don't like it?" asked Liam.

"I just said its difficult not to piss on the wall, I didn't say stop,"
replied Jared.

Liam started the shower, and closed the bathroom door.  "We don't want
anyone walking in do we?"

"I like you're thinking, Liam," replied Jared as he finished.

Liam stepped up and used the toilet right after.  Jared was behind him and
reached down his underwear and started to play with Liam's balls from
behind.  He finished and they threw their underwear onto the floor,
stepping into the shower together.

They made passionate love in the shower.  Jared gave himself willingly to
Liam against the wall.  Their urgent need satisfied they washed and got
out.  They walked back to the bedroom naked and suddenly remembered Mark
and Conner.  "Oh well," said Liam and walked in naked followed by Jared.
They looked at the bed and saw the two young men wide awake and staring at
them.

"Ok, so you have seen them now boys.  This is the way we usually are here,"
said Jared.

"Shit, they are both huge!" said Mark with a smile.

"Liam, what would you say about fair play?" asked Jared.

"Absolutely, Holmes," he said and they dove onto the bed.  Mark and Conner
were giggling and laughing as Jared and Liam got under the covers.  Mark
let out a yell and Jared threw Marks underwear across the room.  Liam got
Conner's and pulled them off and threw them as well.  Liam and Jared
started to tickle them mercilessly.  Finally, Conner yelled, "I am going to
piss the bed."

Liam said, "Both of you, to the bathroom.  Go!"

The two young men got out of bed with obvious hard-ons and ran through the
door.

Jared said, "Cute butts."

Liam added, "Conner is hung like you Jared.  Mark isn't bad either."

The two of them got out of bed and made it up.  They heard the toiled
flush.  Liam walked over to the washroom as the door opened.  "Ok you two.
Get in the shower."

"Together?" asked Conner.

"Sure, why not?  Just clean the shots off the walls when you are finished,"
said Liam.

The boys ducked back into the washroom and they heard the shower start up.
Jared and Liam were each drinking coffee at the table when they came out.
They were both naked, and not to self-conscious now by the way they walked.

Conner came to the table and sat down.  "Jared, is it a sin to masturbate?"

"Not at all Conner.  It is a natural release.  Did you enjoy it?" asked
Jared.

Conner had answered yes before he even thought about it coming out of his
mouth, and then he blushed.

"Conner, we will get you some lotion for you to use when you want to do
it. It cuts down the friction and feels better," said Liam.

"Dad was always yelling at my brother and I accusing us of masturbating.
He would check our underwear and our bed sheets to make sure we hadn't done
it.  He was ranting all the time about it being a sin.  When I had those
night dreams and cum, he was furious and beat me," said Conner.

"You want to masturbate here, it's fine.  You want to do it in your room
and not have us walk in on you, close the door.  We will respect your space
and knock before we come in," said Liam.

Conner thought and then stood.  He gave Liam and Jared a kiss on the cheek
and then ran to his room.

"We have a lot of work to do with that one, don't we," said Liam.  Jared
nodded his head in agreement.

The two of them returned, wearing brief underwear.  They both looked good
in it.

"You guys know how to fix breakfast?" asked Jared.

"Sure do," replied Mark.

"You guys do breakfast and we will clean up," said Liam.

The found eggs and ham.  Marc cut up some potatoes and fried them as well.
Conner found bread for toast.  It wasn't a bad meal made by the young men.
While Liam and Jared were cleaning up, they told the boys to get dressed so
they could head to the hospital.  Soon they were all dressed and heading
out.  Jared called Tyler and asked him about Conner's dad's body.  It would
be released later in the day.  Jared called Drew at the LGBT and filled him
in on Conner's dad.  Drew would make arrangements for the pickup later.

They got to the hospital and gave Mark a few minutes with his dad before
they went in.  When they went in, Frank was smiling.

"I hear he has been enjoying staying with you guys," said Frank.  "I
appreciate what you guys are doing for me.  I will never be able to repay
you."

"Frank, there is nothing owed.  We are enjoying him as much," said Jared.
"Did he explain who this young man is Frank?"

"Yes he did.  Come here please, Conner," said Frank.

He looked terrified but did so.  Frank shook his hand and told him he has
nothing to fear.  His father's actions would not be held against him.  Mark
had also spoke highly of Conner.  They talked for a while before the nurses
came in to get his vitals.

"Not you three again," she said with a smile.  When she left, they had to
explain to Frank what they had done the day before.

"You two are a bad influence on my son," said Frank.  "And don't even try
that 'who me' look with you two."

"I wasn't here," said Liam.  "It was Mark, Conner and Jared.  I'm innocent
this time."

The three instigators were standing behind Liam and rolling their eyes.
Frank laughed at their antics.  Jared asked if it would be alright if they
took Mark up to his cabin for a couple of nights to relax and have some
fun.  After some discussion, Frank thought it would be a great idea as he
would be in hospital for at least a few days recovering.  They visited for
a while longer when Frank asked if he could speak with Liam and Jared alone
for a few minutes.  Liam gave the boys money to go buy some food in the
cafeteria and they would meet them there shortly.

"Let me be direct," asked Frank. "I take it Conner is gay, and they seem to
building a friendship or more between them."

"We have noticed a bond between them as well," replied Jared.  "I am
sensing it is a bond of two young men who were caught in bad situations.
There may be some exploration going on but I think they are really just
becoming friends at this time."

"We have had a discussion with them about not getting involved sexually
with each other or other people until they get these events behind them,"
explained Liam.

"You guys talked to them about sex?  Man oh man.  That is something I could
never do with Mark.  How did it go?" asked Frank.

"Quite well.  They understood what we were saying and I believe it will
keep them thinking for a while.  Then if their friendship becomes more, we
will have to have another discussion with them," said Liam.

"Something I really need to know guys.  How the hell did you get my son to
cut his hair the first day he stayed with you?  I have had him for years
and he wouldn't do it," said Frank.

"It was actually easy," replied Jared.

"We just told him he was cute looking like that, but with a new hairstyle
he would not only feel better but would look even better than cute," said
Jared.  "They both got their hair cut at the same time and even helped each
other pick the style to a degree."

"Interesting approach.  Thank you guys," said Frank.  They chatted for a
few minutes more and then left to find the boys down stairs.  They were
sitting at a table in the corner, and had 3 young candy stripers with them.
Jared and Liam sat at another table when Conner came over and asked them to
join them.  They did and enjoyed listening to the young people chat.
Obviously they knew these girls from school.