Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 22:50:51 +0000 (UTC)
From: Snowblind94 <snowblind94@yahoo.ca>
Subject: Jared the Paramedic 5

Disclaimer: The following contains explicit scenes of male sex and a
variety of consensual activities. This story may not be copied or posted to
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proceed.  The characters are entirely fictitious and are not based on
anyone who has or is still living.

The author is not a professional fiction writer and is just enjoying a new
hobby. If there are some grammatical errors, I apologise.  The thing I find
most frustrating as a severe dyslexic is the reversal of words when I
write, and when I speak.

Special thanks to Dave S. for reviewing, editing and giving me some
constructive opinions.

Comments may be addressed to snowblind94@yahoo.ca



Recap from Chapter 4

"That should help that big nasty thing from being hard for a bit" said
Jared.  "You really were on hair trigger this time.  You must have needed a
release."

Liam looked at him and said "I love you.  Thank you."  He leaned in a
kissed Jared gently.

They were standing there looking into each other's eyes when a voice
brought them back you reality.  "If you two are finished up there, we're
ready for a volleyball game" yelled Josh.  Liam and Jared smiled and then
laughed, then went to join them in the game.

Chapter 5 The family grows tighter together.

Later that evening, the guys were all sitting around on the deck relaxing
after a big meal.  It was about 9:00pm in the evening now and the sun was
setting.  It was a breathtaking watching from the porch as the sun set,
turning the sky to a blending of yellow, orange, red waves of colour.

Jared went into the cabin and came back with enough towels for everyone.
He went over to the hot tub and lifted the lid, flipping it off.  After
turning on the jets he turned to Liam with his hand extended out. Liam
reached out and clasped his lover's hand, following him to the tub.  They
both got gently in and settled in a corner, Jared's arm around Liam's
shoulders.  Jared's other hand was under the water line and manipulating
his lover's appendage.

Josh and Darren joined them in the hot tub sitting in another corner
together.  They were followed immediately by Troy and Tyler.  The six of
them were chatting away about a variety of topics, telling jokes or poking
fun at each other.

Liam was trying hard not get a hard-on in the hot tub with these five studs
around him, and Jared's hand wasn't helping the problem either.  Soon he
was as hard as a rock, and turning red from embarrassment.  Jared started
to kiss his neck and his lips.  It was then Liam noticed everyone else was
doing the same thing with their boyfriends.  Liam began to kiss Jared back,
relaxing.  Liam reached under the water and grabbed Jared's hard dick.  It
was like steel and Liam knew where he wanted it.

Liam stood up and then shifted over top of Jared and started to sit down.
He felt Jared's dick at his asshole and sat down more.  He could feel it
enter him as he groaned.  He finished sitting down on Jared's dick.  All 9"
of it was now embedded deep inside of him.  It felt so good, and it felt so
right. Liam started to shift his weight up and down on Jared's dick and it
was an incredible feeling.  Liam suddenly remembered the others in the hot
tub and looked over at them.

Josh was on Darren's lap and obviously doing the same thing he was.  Troy
and Tyler had just got into position and Tyler was sitting down on Troy's
dick.  The water in the hot tub was now splashing over the edges in waves
from the six muscular men having sex.  Liam became focused on Jared's big
dick deep inside of him and tuned the others out.

Jared then placed both hands on Liam's shoulders and said "Its time Liam.
I want you to seed me with your essence. "

Liam looked at him and replied "Jared, I've wanted to do this with you but
was afraid to ask.  I was also enjoying bottoming so much I didn't mind."

They separated and stood in the tub.  Jared then turned and kneeled on the
tub seat, hanging over the edge of the tub presenting his tight, muscled
ass to Liam.  Liam stood there and hesitated.  This is so new to me he
thought to himself.  He felt hands on each shoulder and he turned to see
Josh and Tyler standing beside him.  Josh quietly suggested he grab Jared's
ass cheeks to pull them apart and then use his tongue to lick at the little
exposed rose bud.  Liam did this and the resulting moans from Jared told
him he was doing it right.

While he was sticking his tongue into Jared, Tyler quietly suggested to
Liam he use a finger to slowly enter Jared's asshole.  Tyler poured some
silicone based lube on Liam's finger.  Liam slowly pushed his finger into
Jared and kept asking him if it was hurting him at all.

Jared replied "Do as you're doing lover.  I'll let you know if it hurts."

Josh made a gesture with his finger suggesting he move it in and out.  Liam
did this.  When he looked at Josh again, he was making a fingertip wiggling
motion in the air.  He leaned in and whispered to Liam "rub the prostrate
with your finger tip like this.  You know what it is medic boy, but when
you massage it like this, it will send shocks through Jared's body.  Liam
did this and he felt Jared's muscles tighten and his head come up.  "You
got it Liam, do that" Jared yelled.

Tyler let him continue for a bit and then made a gesture of putting in two
fingers.  Liam did so.  Jared seemed to be really enjoying what Liam was
doing and was moaning wildly.  Liam looked at his friends and smiled; they
were all sitting on the edge of the hot tub watching, and playing with
themselves or each other.  Darren stepped forward and gently grabbed Liam's
hard cock.  He looked down at it and then Darren looked at Liam and
indicated three fingers into Jared now.  While Liam was pushing a third
finger into Jared, Darren let Liam's dick go and returned to his seat.  He
promptly reached over and grabbed Josh's hard dick.  Darren loved to play
with the big head on Josh's dick by sliding the foreskin back and forth
over it.

Troy stepped forward to Liam and got his attention.  He motioned for Liam
to stand close to the hot tub seat, and Liam did so.  Troy squirted some
lube into Jared's stretched asshole, enjoyed himself while he use his
fingers to make sure it was getting into him.  Then he took some lube and
grabbed Liam's dick, smearing it up and down the length of the hard shaft.

Troy leaned over and whispered in Liam's ear "Put it in slowly.  First let
the head pop in and then pause for a moment.  Then push in more gently
until you have impaled him totally.  Then you know what to do eh?"

Liam was having some trouble balancing and trying to get his hard cock into
Jared.  Troy came up and gently grabbed Liam's dick and aimed it for its
target.  Liam mouthed "thanks" as he pushed forward into Jared.  He waited
a moment like he had been told, and then started to push more in slowly.
Jared caught him off guard by pushing his ass back, impaling Liam deep
inside of him.

Jared turned his head and said "Fuck me Liam.  Do it like you imagined in
your jerk off sessions."

Liam smiled and started pounding Jared's ass at a slow pace, increasing in
speed.  A few moments later, Liam knew he wouldn't last long as the feeling
was the best thing next to being fucked.  His cock was deep in Jared's
tight warm, moist hole and it felt incredible.

"Jared, I'm sorry.  I can't last much longer" said Liam.

Jared turned his head and said "I'm ready for your seed.  Give me your
essence Liam.  Give it to me as hard and deep as you can.  Squirt that seed
Liam" he commanded.

It only took a few more thrusts as he came deep in Jared's ass.  As he
came, Liam felt contractions in Jared's asshole and realized Jared was
cumming too.  The feeling Liam had at this moment was incredible.  He felt
like an eagle flying over the trees and lake.  He was looking down at the
cabin and everyone in the tub and he even saw himself making love to Jared.
He felt a second set of orgasmic waves coarse through his body like he had
never felt before, seeming to last forever.

What Liam didn't realize was as he closed his eyes and delivered his
essence deep into Jared, they had both began to glow white.  The white
light had started deep within Liam's pelvic region and soon expanded
throughout his body.  As his essence was ejaculated, Jared's lower
abdominal began to glow, and it spread quickly throughout his body.  The
two of them were now entirely white and as Liam was cumming a second time
inside Jared, the white glows combined into one white orb.  Jared was
cumming as well, his seed being expelled through air and onto the leaves of
bushes nearby.  When their waves of pleasure ended, the glow receded from
them the way it started, disappearing entirely.

The vision was gone now.  The tub was in absolute silence.  Liam backed off
and popped out of Jared ass.  Jared stood up and bent over so Liam could
see his cum, his seed dribbling out of Jared's ass.  Jared stood up and
then grabbed Liam tightly kissing him.

Liam looked around the hot tub and realized the other four guys had
masturbated each other watching him and Jared make love.  They each had
trails of sperm on their chests and stomachs.  Liam stood there.

"That was incredible" mumbled Darren.

"I agree" said Liam, out of breath.

"You don't understand Liam.  We saw the two of you glowing as you made
love" explained Josh.

Jared smiled at the group, knowing they wanted an explanation.  "I told you
making love was a not just a sexual release, it is the blending of two
spirit's essence who become one spirit, bound together."

"That's what we saw?  The spirit's blending?" asked Tyler.

"Yes.  I see it every time you guys make love with your boyfriends, as
everyone here will see it when someone makes true love" said Jared.  "It is
a beautiful thing, isn't it?"

Troy spoke up "You never cease to amaze me Jared.  Watching the two spirits
blend gave me such a feeling of love and warmth throughout my body I will
not soon forget."

"The blending of love is a beautiful thing, but there are some spirits you
don't want to see during sex.  I have seen people with dark shadows coming
out of them to take control of the other person's spirit.  That's something
very common in an abusive relationship" said Jared.

"So there's not only physical fighting and damage, but fighting and damage
on a spiritual level as well" said Josh.

Jared smiled at him "Yes Josh, you hit the nail on the head.  You guys will
see it now as well.  If you want to see spirits of all varieties, go to a
bathhouse or gay bar sometime.  It's fascinating to watch what's going on
above the people in the bar."

Liam asked "Changing the topic here but Jared did you see the vision?  I
was an eagle flying over the group and watching everybody in the hot tub
and us making love."

"No, I didn't see that one but it's a very powerful vision Liam, and it
reveals you will have the ability to leave your body and travel as one of
your gifts" said Jared.

"That's a scary thought Jared" said Liam.  With a twinkle in his eye he
asked "Can I touch people and they would be aware I am touching them?"

Jared read Liam's mind through his contact with their hands.  "Yes, I'll
teach you how to do it, and even how to pinch Darren's ass."

"Hey, what about my ass?" asked Darren.  "That's not fair guys, spirits
pinching my ass."

The guys all laughed as Darren put both of his hands over his ass.

"Jared, Is what we felt above the sex I mean, is that what true love feels
like" asked Liam.

Jared smiled and kissed Liam's hand.  "It gets better Liam, it gets much
better."

Everyone got up and had a tight group hug in the center of the tub.  Liam
was elated.  He felt part of something for once in his life and he had
friends.  They split apart and then started congratulating Liam for losing
his virginity as well as his blending of spirits.

They others were telling him how hot he was making love to Jared, calling
him a stud. Liam turned to Jared and kissed him "I love you so much Jared.
They were so good to me, helping, guiding and they weren't insulting or
making fun of me.  They wanted me to succeed."

Liam turned to everyone and said "Thank you."

They all group hugged again when Josh spoke up and said "you are our
brother.  This is what we do.  Love each other and help each other to
succeed in whatever you do."

Jared got up out of the tub and asked who wanted another drink.  Everyone
put up their hands.  A few moments later, Jared returned with a tray
holding five bottles of beer, a tea pot and a mug.  They had all moved out
of the tub and into the deck chairs when he returned.  Jared handed out the
beer placing the empties on the tray.  He poured himself a cup of tea and
sat down.  Liam came over to him and sat on Jared's lap positioning himself
so his head was on Jared's chest.  Jared hugged Liam and kissed the top of
his head gently.

They all chatted and generally bullshitted amongst themselves for a few
minutes when Darren spoke up and asked "Are we going to move this down to
the fire pit?  It would be nice to sit around a fire tonight."

"There's lots of wood ready for tonight.  I figured you guys would want to
do the fire pit thing.  Tomorrow night, we're going to have a sweat in the
lodge" said Jared.  "This will be Liam's first time in a sweat lodge. You
guys know the rules, you may drink tonight, but nothing after noon
tomorrow.  You must be sober for the sweat. "

Troy spoke up "We know.  Liam, you will love it.  It's really something
awesome to experience.  We'll be with you the entire time, all six of us as
family and friends."

"I'll talk to you Liam before the sweat and explain things.  It'll be a
good sweat with the people who are here.  They are all of true heart, soul
and love" said Jared.  "Let's move our asses to the fire pit.  Troy and
Tyler, can you fill the cooler with some ice and a few beers to take down?
Darren, I know you are trained and try to put out fires, but can you start
one?" asked Jared.

Darren game him the finger then started patting where he would have pockets
but being nude, there was nothing.  "Have you got some matches, I can't
seem to find any?"

Jared said "Kitchen."

Darren walked by towards the kitchen when Jared smacked him in the ass.
"You're right Josh, it is perfect for a spanking."  Darren turned and gave
him the finger and did the same to Josh.  They both laughed.

"Liam, would you grab the stuff in the bag on the cupboards and bring it to
the fire pit" asked Jared.

Josh had a big smile on his face and asked "s'more making stuff Jared?"

"Of course.  It wouldn't be the same to sit around the fire without them.
I know how much you love them" replied Jared.  "Don't drip any hot
marshmallow on your dick this year please Josh."

"I will try, but it is so big and gets in the way now and then" he replied.

The guys all set out to their tasks and got to the beach.  Darren had the
fire roaring and they settled down.  There was lots of telling funny
stories, jokes and even a few serious discussions.  They made s'mores and
roasted marshmallows.  The guys were all sitting with their boyfriends,
snuggling as the fire died down.

Jared stood and said "I'm calling it a night.  Liam?"

Liam stood and wrapped his arm around Jared and said "Me too."

Jared asked the guys to make sure the fire was out when they called it a
night and to be sure the food was all brought back to the cabin.
"Remember, there are bears around here.  Four legged types not the two
legged ones you find in gay bars" added Jared.

The guys all agreed and said good night.  Liam and Jared were walking back
to the cabin, arm in arm when Jared stopped and pulled Liam into him.  He
kissed him and then said "I have been truly blessed to find you my love."

"Jared, it was I who was blessed to find you.  I've never wanted anything
in my life other than to be loved by someone as much as I love them.
You're the first person to ever truly love me.  I also truly love you
Jared" said Liam.

"Liam, have you ever slept under the stars?" asked Jared.

"Never, can we do it?" pleaded Liam.

"Of course.  Let's go up to the cabin and get a couple blankets and
something else we may need.  I know a spot just down the beach a bit.  It's
a grassy area which looks over the lake."

They went to the cabin and found some blankets, lube and a flashlight.
Jared went to his office and opened a wall cabinet.  Inside the wall
cabinet was a selection of firearms.  He selected a Mini 14 Tactical weapon
and slid a clip into it.  Liam looked concerned.

"It's for physical bears or other animals which may bother us" said Jared
and smiled.  "The spiritual bears are here to help, but the physical ones
can cause a lot of pain and injuries to someone as tasty as you Liam."
Jared slid the strap over his head and let it hang on his back.

"Your pretty tasty too Jared and that's quite a collection you have in
there.  You expecting Russian paratroopers to drop in or something?" asked
Liam.

"No. It's just a hobby of mine and Grandfathers."

The two of them walked back down the path towards the fire pit.  There was
still a low fire burning and in the light they both could see the two pairs
of boyfriends making love.  Josh was bent over one of the big log benches
and Darren was thrusting into him.  On the other side of the fire, Troy was
on his back knees spread and Tyler was on top of him, busily thrusting in
and out.  There were a lot of grunts and groans heard coming from the fire
pit area, all of enjoyment.  Jared and Liam stood for a moment watching the
4 sexy men making love in the firelight.  The tight muscular butts moving
up and down were so beautiful to watch.

Jared pulled Liam into him and kissed him, their hard cocks rubbing each
other and pinned between their bodies as they kissed.  "Let's go, it's not
far" said Jared.

They walked for a few minutes and Jared stopped.  He spread one blanket on
the ground and then rolled another up as a pillow.  He placed a third
blanket on the opposite end.  Jared then took the Mini 14 off and placed it
on the other side of the makeshift pillow.  Jared pulled Liam down to the
blankets and kissed him.  They made slow passionate love under the stars.
Afterwards, they snuggled together and fell asleep, looking up at the stars
and feeling safe in each other's arms.

They awoke a few hours later as the sun was rising.  It was about 5 in the
morning and getting warm already.  They got up to take a piss, gathered
their possessions, the gun and headed back to the cabin arm in arm.  As
they went by the fire pit, they saw the guys still there.  Someone had gone
up to the cabin to get a couple of blankets and all four of them were
spooned behind each other sleeping peacefully.

"Let's not disturb them" Jared said quietly and led Liam past and onto the
cabin.  "I don't know about you, but I need a shower" he added. Liam agreed
if he could join him for one as well.

They entered the shower and were soon soaping each other up and playing
with each other's hard on.  They jacked each other to mutual satisfaction,
spraying their loads on each other.  The two of them washed off, got out
and dried off then went to the kitchen.

Jared and Liam started the coffee and getting things out for breakfast.
Soon the air was filled with the smell of bacon, coffee and pancakes.  "I
wonder when they will wake up" asked Liam.  No sooner were the words out of
his mouth when the patio door opened and the four guys came in carrying the
cooler and other food.

Jared looked over the kitchen island and laughed "Long night boys?  Josh,
are you walking funny?"  Josh gave him the finger.

"Breakfast is ready boys.  Dig in" said Liam.

The guys attacked the food in such a way Jared stood back while he had
visions of wolves attacking a wounded deer.  The guys all piled food high
on their plates and sat down on the stools at the counter.  Food was
disappearing fast off their plates and into their mouths.

"Ok assholes, we slaved over a hot stove all morning and you guys haven't
said a word - just packing your faces" said Jared, smiling.

All Jared and Liam heard were sounds coming out of full mouths of food
which were possibly English but Jared was unsure.  He laughed and filled a
plate of food for Liam.  Jared filled his own plate and the two of them
started to eat with the rest of the wolf pack.

They all pitched in and cleaned up the kitchen.  The guys all talked about
what to do for the day.  Liam did know there was a boathouse, but didn't
realize it contained a boat for water skiing and one for fishing.

Jared said "I have to take the other boat and go to the river to collect
some special rocks for the sweat tonight."

Liam offered to help but Tyler cut in and said "he communes out there and
it may take a while.  Take it from me; he doesn't say a thing while he is
doing it and we learned to just let him do it his way."

Liam looked hurt and Jared pulled him into his arms and kissed him.  "It's
the part of me of me you still need to learn about Liam.  It's part of my
spirituality."

"I understand Jared.  I just like to be with you, whether we speak or not"
said Liam.

"I have thought about it and you can come with me Liam"

Liam smiled and took Jared's hand and kissed it.  "Thanks Jared" he said.

"Ok, we will take off on our search.  Don't forget to start the fire guys.
We need a good base of coals to put the rocks onto" said Jared.

"Liam, would you go grab our loin cloths and some water for the trip
please.  I'll get the boat ready" asked Jared

"Sure, I will meet you on the dock" replied Liam as he headed back to the
cabin

Jared went down to the boathouse and entered.  He opened the overhead door
and lowered the fishing boat into the water.  The fishing boat, as he
called it, was actually a 26' jet boat.  The jet boat, having a very
shallow draft in the water and using an impeller to power the water out the
back of the boat allowed him to use it not only on the lake but to go up
the river as well.  He started the boat and backed it out.  Once he was out
of the boat house, he nosed over to the dock where Liam was waiting for him
wearing his loin cloth and with a cooler.  When Jared was close enough,
Liam jumped in, put the cooler on the deck and then joined Jared behind the
windshield.  He handed Jared his loin cloth and belt, which he put it on
expertly.

"Are you ready?" asked Jared.

"Always" he replied.

Tyler and Darren were on the dock now dumping the waterski equipment on it
to sort out.

Jared looked at the two of them and turned to Liam and said "watch this."

He turned the boat around until it lined up with the two unsuspecting
victims.  Jared smirked and threw the throttle forward all the way.  The
454 engine kicked in and the impeller drew in a tremendous amount of water.
This water was expelled out the back just as fast causing the boat to move
forward.  Jared had timed it perfectly.  The water column expelled from
this boat is about 60' long until the boat is up and planning on the
surface.  The rooster tail, as it is commonly called, hit both of the guys
on the dock, knocking them off the dock and into the water.

When Jared looked back a moment later, Tyler and Darren were back on the
dock and using both sets of hands in a single gesture with the middle
finger.  Liam was laughing so hard he had tears in his eyes.

This boat was not built for speed; it was built for running rivers.  The
boat hit the maximum speed of approximately 40 mph and steadily moved
forward.  After about 15 minutes, the mouth of the river was in sight and
he headed towards it.

Liam looked out from the boat and observed a moose standing in the shallows
eating something.  He tapped on Jared's shoulder and pointed.  Jared looked
and smiled.

"Keep your eyes open, you can see all kinds of wildlife here" said Jared.

They had entered the river and were now heading upstream.  Along the shore,
Jared pointed at a mother black bear and two cubs digging at rotten logs
for food.  Liam was amazed.  After about another 15 minutes, Jared cut back
on the throttle and nosed towards shore.  He drove up to the shore and
placed the bow onto the sand of the beach, turning the motor off.  He went
to the bow and jumped off with a rope, securing it to beached log.

"This area is prime picking for good rocks to be used in the sweat tonight.
They are solid rocks given to us by Mother Earth for this purpose."

"Why these rocks?" asked Liam.

"The rocks you pick should be of limestone or granite, without significant
cracks.  We want rocks a little larger than a softball, or the size of a
cantaloupe. We never use sandstone or other porous, water-absorbing-type
stones. Wet sandstone can explode when heated in the fire.  When we are
searching for the rocks, you must not talk and focus on listening.  They
will call to you" said Jared.

"Liam, the Creator has told me something about you and this is the best
place for us to discuss it" said Jared.

Liam looked concerned and asked "the Creator spoke to you of me? What did
he say?"

Jared looked at him and invited him to sit with him on a beached log up the
beach.  "He spoke to me through visions and he told me you have a place for
me in your life, and that I have a place in my life for you.  We were meant
to be together, to walk the path of life together.  It was not clear to me
if he meant as work partners or life partners.  But, he said it was time
for you to learn the ways. He has chosen you for a great honour during the
sweat tonight, which will only be revealed in his way and on his time
tonight."

Liam looked shocked and replied "I haven't asked for anything from him, why
would he offer me an honour?  I don't think myself as someone worthy of any
honour."

"The final choice will be his, and I have no choice or influence on it.
During the sweat tonight, keep an open mind during the ceremony and we will
find out what path is offered to you, to me or to us" said Jared.  I would
like to give you a small gift on behalf of the creator.  This will only be
temporary until the sweat tonight when he determines our course in life."

"What do you mean Jared?" asked Liam.

Jared stood and looked at him.  "Stay still and watch me.  Please do not
say anything or move.  It won't hurt in any way."

Liam nodded and looked at Jared deeply through his crystal clear blue eyes.
Jared stepped back, closed his eyes and placed both of his hands on his
heart and started to chant a prayer.  Jared opened his eyes and they were a
pure glowing light, the intensity Liam had never seen before.  Jared looked
up and reached up towards the sky with his palms facing the heavens while
continuing to chant.  Then, he stopped and brought his head down to look at
Liam.  He placed his hands on both side of Liam's head and began to chant
again.  It just lasted a few seconds, but Liam felt warmth from Jared's
hands which spread through his entire body like a tidal wave.  The feeling
was of love, peace and tranquillity.  He felt so good whatever Jared was
doing to him.  Jared then released him and stepped back.

"How do you feel?" asked Jared.

"I feel incredible, like I'm high but I'm not.  I see you differently now
Jared; you have colours around your body.  I hear the world around me like
I have never heard before, it's so noisy yet so clear. What happened to
me?" asked Liam.

"You have this within you.  It's been allowed to come to the surface so you
are experiencing the gift of sight and hearing.  Liam, you have old
knowledge within you, but you must be trained how to use it one step at a
time. You will see people's auras which reflect their inner truth, mood and
attitude.  It becomes part of you and you can control it by willing it on
and off.  The hearing you have been granted is the hearing of the spiritual
world.  You will hear the voices of the spirits around us.  These are both
gifts you had been given at birth, but hadn't found within yourself as of
yet" said Jared.  "It will take some getting used to, but I'm here to guide
you. Using your skills, let's go find some rocks." Jared added.

Liam stood up and exclaimed "the rocks and everything here has auras.  I
hear something speaking to me" said Liam.  He walked up the beach towards
the shore bank and stopped.  He leaned over and picked up a perfect rock
for the fire tonight.

Jared smiled at him and said "You need to thank Mother Earth for the rock
and then we will make a pile on shore next to the boat."

They went on in silence except for their spoken thanks, and about an hour
later they had 25 rocks piled up and in the bow of the boat.  They were all
good choices and all the perfect size for use.

They each grabbed a bottle of water and sat on the beached log again.  Both
sat in silence as they finished their water.

Jared suddenly sat upright and looked towards the direction from they had
come.  Liam thought Jared had spaced out for a moment when he stood up with
urgency and said "Liam, we have to go.  Josh has been injured."