Family Life Part 11
\nThe Fair
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Patt<\/p>\n
This idea was sent to me by Helena. Thank you, sweetie. I was at a standstill. Now ideas are flopping all over in my brain. Scary, I know. LOL <\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,581<\/p>\n
Jim opened up the newspaper on Sunday and was reading it when all he heard was Guitar Hero playing upstairs. He had his Sentinel hearing as turned down as it could be and it was still loud. Blair walked by and patted him on the back. \u201cThey should move on to the Wii shortly. I\u2019ll take them up a snack, so your ears can have a rest.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, but do you want all of that food in their bedroom?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cGood point, man. I keep you around to remind me of things,\u201d Blair kidded. <\/p>\n
He fixed up a bowl of pudding, a plate of homemade cookies, a bowl of Jell-o and put those on the table. Then he fixed up a fruit salad for those that liked something that\u2019s better for you and for someone that doesn\u2019t like fruit, he made up a vegetable platter with Ranch Dip. Jim walked in and said, \u201cYou think you have enough, Chief?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSeriously, Jim, we\u2019re talking about teens. They\u2019ll scarf this down in nothing flat,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll believe you. I don\u2019t remember ever having a feast like this laid out by Sally for me and my friends,\u201d Jim said smiling. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you think it will embarrass them?\u201d Blair asked, suddenly horrified by the prospect. <\/p>\n
\u201cToo late, they\u2019re on their way down,\u201d Jim warned. <\/p>\n
Blair went to the refrigerator and got some juices out and set them on the table and also took out a gallon of milk and put it next to the juices. The table was set with bowls, plates, napkins, glasses and silverware. Everything was ready for hungry kids. <\/p>\n
\u201cWow, this is something,\u201d Mark said sitting down and starting in already. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhy don\u2019t you sit down and have something, Mark,\u201d Drew teased. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh sorry, I guess I should have waited,\u201d Mark said, blushing. <\/p>\n
\u201cI was teasing. Eat, that\u2019s what they put it there for,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
They all sat down and within forty minutes, all of the food was gone. Jim just looked at Blair in shock. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you need some more?\u201d Jim asked, hoping they would say no. He wanted some of those cookies. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, that\u2019ll do us until lunch time,\u201d Max said happily. \u201cThank you, Jim and Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank Blair, I had nothing to do with it. I was sitting and reading the paper while he did all of this,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Blair,\u201d everyone said at the same time and then snickered as they rushed back up the stairs again. <\/p>\n
\u201cI told you,\u201d Blair said somewhat shocked himself at how much damage teens could do in less then an hour. <\/p>\n
\u201cAnd you were right on.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there anything interesting in the newspaper?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a fair this week, and the boys are out of school on Thursday and Friday for the event. I wondered if we could get one of the days off and take them to the fair,\u201d Jim suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh man, they would love that. Call Simon right now and ask him. He\u2019s at work, he\u2019s not busy,\u201d Blair joked, laughing hard. <\/p>\n
Jim called him and Simon answered, \u201cEllison, what are you calling me for?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to see if we could have Thursday or Friday off to take the boys to the fair,\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
Blair started cleaning up the mess the boys had made and washed the table down and he found himself wondering if they were going to be hungry in two hours for lunch. Blair didn\u2019t think he had enough food. <\/p>\n
Jim got off the phone and smiled. \u201cBoy, Simon was in a good mood. He told us to take both days off instead of Saturday. We can work for him on Saturday instead,\u201d Jim said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s great news. Let me call the boys down so you can tell them. They haven\u2019t said a word about going,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
He went to the bottom of the stairs and called for Drew and Max. Both of the boys came down immediately and looked worried right away. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim has something to tell you that you might enjoy hearing,\u201d Blair warned. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Drew asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cHow would you like to go to the fair on Friday and Saturday?\u201d Jim asked watching to see the look on their faces. There was only a look of confusion. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve never been to the fair. Is it fun?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair looked at each other in shock. Blair finally answered, \u201cIt\u2019s only the most fun you\u2019ll ever have in your life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cReally? We\u2019ve always wanted to go, but never had the chance. We\u2019re going Thursday and Friday, both?\u201d Drew asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes and get ready to have the time of your life. We love the fair,\u201d Jim said cheerfully. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou can go and tell your friends now. They\u2019re going to be excited too. I\u2019m sure they\u2019re going,\u201d Blair guessed. <\/p>\n
Both of the boys rushed up the stairs and Jim heard them telling the news to Mark, Mike, Seth and Sam. They were all talking about it then and they were all very excited. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re up there all excited and have no idea why they should be excited. It\u2019s too sad,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe take a lot of things for granted, Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, we sure do. Little things sometimes make a big difference in the lives of kids too. I kissed my first girl at the fair,\u201d Jim admitted. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell, you better not be kissing any girls this time around,\u201d Blair said sternly, and then burst out laughing. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou know me, I only love you,\u201d Jim confessed and Blair knew it to be true. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, I\u2019m thinking I don\u2019t have enough food for the boys for lunch. I gave them a snack that was enough to feed 12 kids and it only fed six. I\u2019m going to run to Subway and get foot-longs, do you mind?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a good idea. Do we have enough juice, milk and soda?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to stop for that on the way back from Subway. Do you mind being in charge all alone?\u201d Blair wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cNope, I\u2019m fine with the boys. Don\u2019t worry about a thing,\u201d Jim assured him. <\/p>\n
\u201cI might get some more snacks too,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
When lunch was done, Blair was glad he had picked up Subway. Those boys ate enough for a dozen kids, easily, if not more. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair sat down on the sofa and watched a movie together while the boys played Wii. At 3:00 they all came down. <\/p>\n
\u201cSeth and Sam have to walk home now,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWould you like a ride?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, we only live three blocks away. Mark and Mike are going to walk us. They live one block further then we do. Thanks for asking,\u201d Seth answered. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair had no idea which one answered, because they were identical twins. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt was very nice meeting you both and I\u2019m glad you came by,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWould you like an apple for the road?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be great. That will tide us over until we get home,\u201d Mark said, making Jim and Blair look oddly at each other all the more. <\/p>\n
Max said, \u201cWe\u2019re going to walk them to the corner.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, be careful walking home, boys,\u201d Jim said as he turned and walked back into the living room. <\/p>\n
\u201cThanks for everything Jim and Blair,\u201d Seth said. <\/p>\n
Sam said, \u201cWe had a great time. Next time maybe Max and Drew can come over to our house to hang out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t see why that wouldn\u2019t work. We\u2019ve met your parents and we really like them, so it\u2019s okay with me, is it with you, Jim?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWorks for me. See you next time,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
They all walked out the door and Mark and Mike called out, \u201cThanks, Jim and Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re welcome,\u201d Jim and Blair said at exactly the same time. <\/p>\n
Blair shut the door and pretended to faint on the floor. <\/p>\n
\u201cMy god, I don\u2019t remember teens being this much work,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhy would you? We\u2019ve never had them before,\u201d Jim reminded him. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh yeah.\u201d Both men laughed and sat on the sofa. <\/p>\n
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Thursday morning at 7:00 Jim heard Drew and Max up and getting ready for the fair. <\/p>\n
Jim kissed Blair\u2019s shoulder and said, \u201cThe boys are anxious, they\u2019re already dressed and ready to go.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re kidding? It\u2019s only 7:00,\u201d Blair whined. <\/p>\n
\u201cGet the lead out, Chief,\u201d Jim said as he got out of bed himself. <\/p>\n
\u201cJesus, did it have to start so early?\u201d Blair grumbled. <\/p>\n
Jim just laughed and got his clothing ready to take down for his shower. \u201cI\u2019ll shower first and don\u2019t you dare fall back to sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair looked all hurt and said, \u201cMe? I would never do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJust remember this is their first time and we want it to be long and eventful the first day. The second day we\u2019ll all be too tired to be that excited,\u201d Jim guessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, yeah, yeah. Go jump in the shower. I\u2019m next.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim walked down the stairs and Max said, \u201cGood morning Jim. How are you today?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited about the fair too. So you\u2019re not the only ones excited,\u201d Jim divulged. <\/p>\n
Max smiled and went back to eating his cereal. By the time Jim got out of the bathroom, Blair was dancing around. <\/p>\n
\u201cChief, you can come in when I\u2019m in the shower. The guys understand we\u2019re together.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t want to embarrass them,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh don\u2019t worry about that. That would never embarrass us,\u201d Drew said. <\/p>\n
Blair hurried up so they could get the trip started by 8:30. The fair opened at 9:00 and they wanted to be first in some of the lines. <\/p>\n
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When they got to the park, Jim went to the ticket booth first thing, paid for the four of them and then bought $100.00 worth of tickets to get them started. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, we\u2019re ready guys,\u201d Jim said smiling. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you want to do first?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is this?\u201d Drew asked looking at an odd looking contraption. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a Spiderman Drop Tower. You sit in those seats all buckled in and it takes you up to the top and drops you a little ways, and then a little more and goes back up again until you can\u2019t scream any longer,\u201d Jim said laughing. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d like to try that, but I\u2019m afraid to go alone,\u201d Drew confessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re all going,\u201d Jim said pushing them all towards the ride. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, this isn\u2019t one of my faves,\u201d Blair reminded him. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s for the guys, Chief.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, come on Blair, it\u2019ll be fun. Maybe it\u2019ll make us all scream like girls,\u201d Max coaxed Blair. <\/p>\n
They all got on, and Blair didn\u2019t look too happy about it, but he did it anyway, because he wanted to be there for them. It started going up after they were all buckled in and Blair grabbed a hold of Max\u2019s hand and said, \u201cI have to have a hand to hold.\u201d<\/p>\n
Max laughed and said, \u201cThat\u2019s fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
They got up all the way to the top and could see everything in the fairgrounds. Then it suddenly dropped them a few feet, very quickly and Max was right. It made them all scream like girls.<\/p>\n
It just kept going up and down and up and down. Blair was so looking forward to the end of it, he couldn\u2019t believe it. Finally it stopped and they got off. <\/p>\n
Max was hyped up and so was Drew. \u201cThat was the coolest thing we\u2019ve ever been on,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYet. It\u2019s the coolest thing you\u2019ve been on yet,\u201d Jim said happily. <\/p>\n
Blair looked a little sick to his stomach and Jim felt bad. \u201cChief, if you need to sit the next one out, let me know.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019ll be fine. It just reminds me of an elevator dropping and I\u2019m not wild about that,\u201d Blair reminded Jim. <\/p>\n
\u201cThanks for going with us, Blair,\u201d Drew said happily as he looked around for what to go on next. He spied the Ferris Wheel and asked if they could go on that next. <\/p>\n
Jim said, \u201cThat\u2019s a good idea. The Ferris Wheel is slower and easier, so Blair can rest up for the rest of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim sat with Blair on the Ferris Wheel and Max sat with Drew. Jim could hear them ohhing and ahhing from the top of the Ferris Wheel. \u201cThey\u2019re having a good time, Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad, but I seriously hated that first ride. This is more my style.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair started relaxing and enjoying the view. He asked from time to time what the boys thought of it and the rest of the time, just took in the sights. <\/p>\n
When they got off, Drew and Max were waiting for them. Drew said, \u201cThere is a house of mirrors, can we go?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can do whatever you all want to do,\u201d Jim answered, even though he didn\u2019t like the house of mirrors. It messed with his senses. <\/p>\n
They went and as everything else, the two boys really loved it. They went from one ride to the next, having more fun each time. At lunch time Blair bought them fair food and they ate everything Blair bought. For dessert, Blair got them Funnel Cake and they were quite taken with that. They decided that they needed another one before they left for the day. <\/p>\n
They continued their day on a water ride, that was shaped like a log and all four of them got in the same ride and got wet on it. Then they hit the big roller coaster and they all went on that three times. Blair was seriously wondering what he had been thinking when he agreed to this. There was a huge swing that was called the Screaming Swing and they found out why. It went so high up in the sky that it was frightening to all of them. Again, they all screamed like girls. <\/p>\n
All in all, they had a wonderful day and when they left at 8:00, they were all ready for bed. The park was lovely at night with everything lit up. They stopped and got a Funnel Cake on the way out and ate it walking to the parking lot. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Jim and Blair. I had a terrific time,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cMe too,\u201d Drew added. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have another day of it tomorrow if you want to,\u201d Jim offered. <\/p>\n
\u201cDid we spend all of your tickets?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, we\u2019re out finally,\u201d Jim answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cThen I say we relax tomorrow and just talk about today then,\u201d Max suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat sounds like a great idea, Max,\u201d Blair admitted. <\/p>\n
They all got into the SUV and about ten minutes into the drive, Jim said, \u201cBlair, check them out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair turned and saw that the boys were sleeping in the back seat. \u201cThey\u2019ve probably been up since 3:00 this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cProbably. It was a great day. I\u2019m glad we took them,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI had a great time too, Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI did too, Blair. It just proves you\u2019re never too old for the fair.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim and Blair both wished they could be the ones sleeping, but the day was worth it. It had been everything they expected and more. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n
Family Life Part 12
\nFamily Fun
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Thanks again to Helena for the idea. You\u2019re the best. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,809<\/p>\n
Blair looked at the fruit in the grocery store and sighed. Nothing looked that good. There was an orchard on the outskirts of town where you picked your own apples, oranges, pears and peaches. Blair had wanted to try that place for ages, but Jim always said they didn\u2019t have time. But now Blair was wondering if time would be exactly what they had with the boys. They could go on their day off on Sunday and make it a fun day for all of them. Now Blair just had to tell Jim and the boys it would be fun. <\/p>\n
He drove home and practiced what he would say in his mind, so that he would be more prepared. Now if they listened, would be another story. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
Jim heard Blair\u2019s car in the parking lot and knew he was in for a treat. Blair had said he was going to get fresh apples and make apple crisp. He and the boys liked that very much. Blair was a great cook and they were lucky to have him. <\/p>\n
Jim smiled when Blair walked in the door of the loft, until he realized he didn\u2019t have any fruit with him. <\/p>\n
\u201cHey,\u201d Blair said smiling. <\/p>\n
\u201cI thought you were going to get some fruit,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no good fruit at the store. I looked at everything. I have something to talk to all of you about. Let me get the boys down here,\u201d Blair said as he walked over to the staircase and called out, \u201cDrew and Max, could you come down for a moment?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim, already didn\u2019t like where this was going. It was going to involved something new and Jim hated changes. He waited until Blair sat down to say, \u201cWhat\u2019s up?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWait until the boys get down here and we\u2019ll discuss it like a family,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
Jim knew he was right. This was something new. Damn it, why does Blair always try and change things? <\/p>\n
Max and Drew came walking into the living room and sat down across from Jim and Blair. Max said, \u201cWhat\u2019s up, Blair?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to do something new as a family but I need you all to go along with it. It wouldn\u2019t be fun for just me. It has to be all of us or none of us,\u201d Blair started. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou have my attention. What is this new thing?\u201d Drew asked smiling. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe has my attention too,\u201d Jim said, but didn\u2019t say it with a smile like Drew did. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere is an orchard on the outskirts of town, called Annie\u2019s Place and I would like us to go as a family to get all of our fresh fruit there. We pick it all ourselves. There are apples, oranges, peaches and pears. I couldn\u2019t find anything good at the store today and decided we need to start picking our own. That way they are fresh and it\u2019ll mean more to do it as a family once every two weeks or so. What do you think of my idea?\u201d Blair asked, hopefully. <\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s a great idea, Blair. Sounds sort of fun. We\u2019d be out in the country with fresh air and all of that. I\u2019m game if everyone else is,\u201d Max answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m game too,\u201d Drew replied. <\/p>\n
Jim just stared at Blair and finally said, \u201cI guess its fine with me too.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, if you\u2019re guessing, it\u2019s not. Why don\u2019t you want to do it?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI just think it would be easier and quicker to do it at the store,\u201d Jim remarked. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, so we won\u2019t be making this a family project,\u201d Blair said dejectedly. <\/p>\n
\u201cHey, I\u2019d go Blair,\u201d Max offered. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Max, but I wanted it to be a family affair. Not just you, Drew and me. I wanted Jim to be included,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, come on, it\u2019ll be fun. Think of the apple crisp that Blair will make when he gets fresh apples,\u201d Drew commented. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, I\u2019ll go. Are we doing it today? Because if we are, I need to DVR the Nascar race before we leave,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh yeah, we wouldn\u2019t want you to miss that,\u201d Blair teased and the boys both laughed out loud. <\/p>\n
\u201cHey, I like Nascar, what can I say?\u201d Jim inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m just teasing you, Jim. I think it\u2019s great that you have a hobby. I\u2019ll make the apple crisp while you watch the race when we get back, deal?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cDeal,\u201d Jim answered with a smile. <\/p>\n
They all got ready to go and went down to the parking lot. \u201cWhich SUV are we taking?\u201d Drew asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cMine, I\u2019m going to drive,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI brought my keys, Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, put them in your pocket, Jim. Now everyone hop in, I\u2019m ready to get this day started. This is going to be so fun,\u201d Blair said happily. <\/p>\n
Jim grumbled something under his breath and got into the passenger side of the SUV. Jim hated being the passenger. But Drew and Max loved it. They were laughing at Jim. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou won\u2019t think it\u2019s so funny when you have your own vehicle and you\u2019re driving,\u201d Jim explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe think you two are funny. And did we mention, cute?\u201d Max joked. <\/p>\n
\u201cHear that, Jim? We\u2019re cute dudes,\u201d Blair kidded too. <\/p>\n
\u201cKid all you want, but I\u2019m just saying, I don\u2019t like being a passenger,\u201d Jim said once more. <\/p>\n
\u201cFine, you want to drive mine?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I have my keys,\u201d Jim reminded him. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh my god. You are so anal. You want us to all unbuckle ourselves and get into your SUV? Oh my god. I just don\u2019t have the words to say how funny this is,\u201d Blair laughed hard. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt is funny, Jim,\u201d Max agreed. <\/p>\n
Drew asked, \u201cLet\u2019s let Blair drive today and next Sunday you can choose the outing and you can drive, does that sound fair?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, it\u2019s fine,\u201d Jim buckled up his seatbelt and sighed making all three of them laugh all over again. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? What did I do?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have to ask\u2026\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI hate it when you all gang up on me,\u201d Jim whined. <\/p>\n
\u201cThen stop being a brat,\u201d Blair teased. <\/p>\n
As Blair drove off Jim asked, \u201cOkay, so where is this orchard?\u201d After all, he was the co-pilot.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s past the Farmer\u2019s Market on Highway 57,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cShit, that\u2019s far,\u201d Jim complained. <\/p>\n
\u201cAt least it\u2019s a nice day for a drive,\u201d Max said, \u201cAre there any new interesting cases at the station?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cActually, we have a murder investigation going on and it\u2019s quite interesting, but we can\u2019t say anything about it,\u201d Jim explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhy did you tease us with it then?\u201d Drew asked jokingly. <\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe I want you to suffer, Drew,\u201d Jim teased back. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere is nothing going on at the station that you can tell us about?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I have something. I haven\u2019t even told Jim yet,\u201d Blair commented. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh good, something new is going on,\u201d Drew said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cSomeone asked me out on a date,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Jim barked. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not like I told them yes. It was nice being asked,\u201d Blair responded. <\/p>\n
\u201cWho asked you out?\u201d Jim wanted to know. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, who asked you out?\u201d Max also wanted to know. <\/p>\n
\u201cBarb, in records. You know when I took everything down yesterday? She asked me to dinner. Of course I told her no and that I was taken,\u201d Blair insisted. <\/p>\n
\u201cBarb? In records? She knows you\u2019re with me,\u201d Jim said somewhat irritated. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know what to tell you, I just thought it was nice to be asked,\u201d Blair admitted. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, do you ask Blair out any more?\u201d Max wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI ask him to lunch every day. Doesn\u2019t that count for something?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cLunch doesn\u2019t count,\u201d Drew said. <\/p>\n
\u201cFine, Blair would you like to go to dinner with me tomorrow night to Claim Jumper?\u201d Jim asked automatically. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m busy,\u201d Blair answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you mean you\u2019re busy?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m making meatloaf tomorrow night, remember? You asked for it,\u201d Blair reminded him. <\/p>\n
\u201cGod, I love your meatloaf,\u201d Jim moaned with appreciation making all three of the boys laugh again. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, how about Friday night? Any plans?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll check my calendar when we get home,\u201d Blair joked. <\/p>\n
\u201cSeriously, Blair I want to take you out to dinner. Just the two of us. Nothing against you boys, but we need time alone now and then,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe we could go see Grampa that night. We haven\u2019t seen him all week,\u201d Drew suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a good idea, Drew. I\u2019ll call and ask him if he\u2019d like to come and spend some time with you both at the loft,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe can call. We call Grampa all the time,\u201d Max confessed. <\/p>\n
Jim was the first to get over the shock. \u201cYou do?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, we check in with him a couple of times a week. He\u2019s a cool dude. We like having a grampa,\u201d Max divulged. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad you do. You\u2019re better then I am,\u201d Jim admitted. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo back to the orchard, is anyone excited about all of the fresh air and sunshine?\u201d Blair wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI am,\u201d Jim answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou mean that seriously?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, this is a nice peaceful drive. We haven\u2019t had a lot of peace with what\u2019s going on at work, so this is very nice, Blair. And my senses could seriously use some fresh air and sunshine, that\u2019s for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Max smiled and said, \u201cHe just said you had a good idea, Blair. I wish we had a tape recorder.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cVery funny,\u201d Jim said sternly but didn\u2019t mean it that way at all. He was smiling. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Jim. I\u2019m glad that you think it\u2019s a good idea. I think it\u2019ll be good for you to get out in the Orchard. I can\u2019t wait to see what type of fruit they have,\u201d Blair said excitedly. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t wait for the apple crisp you\u2019re going to make,\u201d Jim joked. <\/p>\n
Blair pulled into a beautiful area and he and Jim just took in the beauty for a few moments. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful here, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, it is. Did we bring bags for the fruit?\u201d Jim asked suddenly thinking of them. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have the save the earth bags in my trunk. Not to worry,\u201d Blair assured them all. <\/p>\n
Blair parked next to a lot of other cars and they all got out. <\/p>\n
This nice looking woman walked up to them and said, \u201cHi, I\u2019m Annie. Is this your first time, here?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, we\u2019ve never been before,\u201d Blair answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell the first ten trees here are apple and then the orange trees are past that, the peach trees past that and finally the pear trees are in the corner of my property. It takes a good two hours to find everything you need,\u201d Annie said. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all get our bags and we\u2019ll get started,\u201d Blair said as he opened the back end of the SUV. They all grabbed four bags each and went back to Annie again. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo we pay ahead of time, or when we\u2019re done?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you\u2019re done. I only deal in cash. That\u2019s the major drawback. No credit cards or debit cards. As you can see, I have no electric out here. I like it like that,\u201d She said as she walked back to her little booth by the side of the road. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair decided they would start at the back and work their way up to the front. <\/p>\n
The boys walked ahead and they went as far as they could go until they saw some pears on the ground. \u201cI found the pear trees,\u201d Max called out. <\/p>\n
\u201cChief, it\u2019s beautiful out here. This was an excellent idea. Thank you,\u201d Jim said as he leaned in for a quick kiss.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are most welcome. I\u2019m so glad you agreed to come. Thank you for that,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
They started picking some really nice hard pears. Blair wanted them hard so they would last longer. They got enough for a week or more. They then moved on to the peach trees. <\/p>\n
\u201cWow, the smell is out of this world, Chief. I\u2019m opening up my senses and it\u2019s like the best thing I\u2019ve ever done,\u201d Jim said happily, making Blair very happy at the same time. <\/p>\n
They picked out some nice hard peaches and some that were already ripe. That way Blair could make some peach crisp too. <\/p>\n
Max and Drew walked ahead of Jim and Blair and talked about school things as they chose the fruit they wanted. <\/p>\n
\u201cBlair, this was really a good idea. It\u2019s nice out here,\u201d Max said admiring the views. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so glad you all like it here. I was so hoping it would be a good experience,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cHey Jim, are you missing Nascar?\u201d Max teased. <\/p>\n
\u201cNot at all, Max. This is much better. I\u2019m having a wonderful time. Jim sat under the peach tree while they all filled up their bags. His sense of smell was completely open and he was in heaven. He wished he could share that with all of them, but knew he couldn\u2019t so he just kept the happiness he felt to himself. <\/p>\n
Max said, \u201cLet me take these back to the SUV and put them there until we get done, otherwise we\u2019re going to have too much to carry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGood thinking, Max,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
Max and Drew took six bags full back to the SUV and put it on the hood. Then they headed back for more. <\/p>\n
\u201cI love fresh oranges, I can\u2019t wait to see if they\u2019re any good,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cLook how huge they are, Jim. Peel one and tell me if they\u2019re good. I\u2019ve never seen oranges this size.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim peeled one and broke up the pieces and stuck it in his mouth and smiled. Then he moaned in appreciation. He fed one to Blair and then when Drew and Max got back, they each had some of it. It was huge. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s the best darn orange I\u2019ve ever had,\u201d Max admitted. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s get two bags of these. We can use them for fresh orange juice when they start turning,\u201d Blair suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey all began choosing the ones they wanted and then Max and Drew took those bags back to the SUV too. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re saving us a lot of energy and time,\u201d Jim acknowledged. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey sure are. They\u2019re such good boys, Jim. I\u2019m really happy with them,\u201d Blair confessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad that you\u2019re happy, Chief, because I am too. I\u2019m not happy about Barb asking you out, however,\u201d Jim pointed out. <\/p>\n
\u201cStop with the Barb business. She just did it to bug you, I\u2019m sure. You know what I might do with the peaches and the oranges?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to make this recipe my mom gave me for Orange-peach Preserves,\u201d Blair said cheerfully. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe boys and I could help,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
Max and Drew walked up and Max said, \u201cOkay, we\u2019re almost done.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, all we have left are the apples and we need at least four bags of them. I\u2019m going to do some baking and you three are going to help me,\u201d Blair instructed. <\/p>\n
They all picked out four bags of fantastic apples and went to pay Annie. Once Jim had done that, they loaded all of the fruit into the back of the SUV. <\/p>\n
\u201cWould you all come here with me again?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe could make a habit of it for all I care. I loved it here. Thank you for bringing us, Blair,\u201d Drew said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, thank you, Blair,\u201d Max agreed. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou are most welcome. Jim had a good time too, so it was a hit. We\u2019ll make it an every other Sunday custom. How does that sound?\u201d Blair suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cI think it sounds just great. I can\u2019t wait to see what we\u2019re going to do with all of this fruit,\u201d Max commented. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to be busy making Preserves and apple crisp and maybe even peach crisp. We could make some up for Major Crimes too. They would all love some homemade goodies,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cBlair, I would like to learn to make the meatloaf too, because we all love that. I could then make it some night when you guys have to work late,\u201d Drew suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be great, Drew. I look forward to teaching you. Wait until you see how easy it is to make,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
The drive home was uneventful with Drew and Max telling Jim and Blair about school things. It turned out to be a fantastic Sunday. <\/p>\n
Jim missed having his senses open as they had been in the grove. But he also knew they would be going back again. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n
EASY APPLE CRISP<\/p>\n
1 c. sugar
\n2 tsp. lemon juice
\n1\/4 c. water
\n1\/2 tsp. cinnamon
\n6 peeled and sliced large apples
\n3\/4 c. flour
\n1\/4 tsp. salt
\n6 tbsp. butter
\nCombine 1\/2 c. sugar, lemon juice, water and cinnamon in bottom of small baking pan. Slice in apples. Blend remaining 1\/2 c. sugar, flour, salt and butter until crumbly. Spread over apples and pat smooth.
\nBake at 375\u00b0F. for 40-50 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is browned. Serve hot with ice cream. This is a good recipe for apple crisp if you don’t like the over-sugary oatmeal taste. It’s basically a rectangular apple pie, but healthier (no lard).<\/p>\n
EASY ITALIAN MEATLOAF<\/p>\n
2 1\/2 lbs ground beef or chuck
\n2 large peppers, red or green, coarsely chopped
\n1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
\n1 large sweet onion, chopped
\n4 slices bacon
\n1 1\/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
\n1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
\n2 tablespoons minced or pressed garlic
\n1\/2 teaspoon basil
\n1\/3 teaspoon oregano
\n1\/3 cup chopped fresh parsley (do not substitute)
\n1 teaspoon seasoned salt or beef bouillon powder
\n2 eggs
\n1\/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
\n1\/3 cup ketchup (or more as needed)
\nonion and garlic powder to taste
\nPreheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
\nIn a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, seasonings and remaining ingredients except ketchup and bacon, adding breadcrumbs to mixture last. If meat is low in fat, add up to 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix well.
\nPress meat into a loaf shaped pan, forming a dome shape. Brush top with ketchup and sprinkle with onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cover with bacon slices. Baste occasionally with additional ketchup during cooking, being careful not to allow oven to get cold or additional cooking time will be required. If desired, cover with thinly sliced onions.
\nBake uncovered 1 1\/2 hours.
\nVariation: Substitute your favorite barbeque sauce for basting.<\/p>\n
PEACH AND ORANGE PRESERVES<\/p>\n
30 peaches
\n3\/4 measure (c.) of sugar to each full c. of peaches
\n8 oranges
\n1 bottle maraschino cherries
\nPare and cut 30 peaches. Add 3\/4 measure of sugar to each full measure of peaches. Let stand 1 hour. Add 8 oranges, pared and cut, to peaches. Add juice and cherries from 1 bottle red maraschino cherries. Cook slowly for 1 hour. Put into glasses and seal or cover with paraffin.<\/p>\n
Family Life Part 13
\nDreams
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 3,114 For anyone who loves Carolyn, you might want to skip this one. I was in an I Hate Carolyn mood. <\/p>\n
Jim woke up to a sound he didn\u2019t like. Blair was in the middle of a nightmare and it didn\u2019t sound good. He kept saying, \u201cNo, no, no.\u201d Jim patted him gently on the shoulder and said, \u201cChief, wake up for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair opened his eyes and said, \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou were having a nightmare. What\u2019s going on, babe?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have no idea,\u201d Blair whispered as he snuggled in closer to Jim and fell back to sleep. <\/p>\n
Jim noticed that he seemed to be all right. His heart rate wasn\u2019t elevated or anything, so maybe he really didn\u2019t know what the dream was about. Jim held him close and listened to Blair\u2019s deep breathing and within minutes was fast asleep himself. <\/p>\n
For the next week, every night Blair had a nightmare that he said he didn\u2019t remember. Jim knew it was time to talk to him about it. <\/p>\n
After the guys left that morning for school, Jim said, \u201cChief, sit down here at the table, I want to talk to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh man, I know that look. You\u2019re worried about my nightmares. Well, so am I because I don\u2019t remember them at all,\u201d Blair explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou mean to tell me you don\u2019t remember anything of your dreams?\u201d Jim inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cI remember that I dreamed we were fucking the other morning and we did when I woke up, so that was cool. But other then that, no, I don\u2019t remember anything,\u201d Blair stated seriously. <\/p>\n
\u201cBlair maybe something is bothering you,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure it is, but until I remember, I have no choice but to just ride them out. I\u2019m sure one of these days, I\u2019ll remember something,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cChief, you know you can talk to me about anything, right?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJim, we\u2019re fine. Stop worrying so much. Everything will be all right. Now I\u2019m going to jump in the shower and get ready for work,\u201d Blair commented as he grabbed his clean clothes that were in a pile on the table. <\/p>\n
Jim was seriously worried about Blair. First of all, he wasn\u2019t sleeping as much at night these days and Jim didn\u2019t care what Blair said, he knew something. He was worried about something.<\/p>\n
Blair got into the shower and sighed. He didn\u2019t know how much longer he could keep doing this. He was exhausted from trying to stay awake at night instead of waking Jim up. All he was doing was feeding the damn nightmares. They were always the same. Jim was leaving Blair and didn\u2019t know how to tell him. He was going back to Carolyn and he left the loft to Blair and the boys, which is nice, but Blair wanted Jim too. He didn\u2019t want to lose him. Why was he dreaming about Carolyn? <\/p>\n
When Blair came walking out of the bathroom, ready for work, Jim frowned at him. \u201cI know you know about the dreams. Why aren\u2019t you talking to me about it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cChief, your heart rate doubled while you were in the shower. I happen to know from sense of smell that it was fear, not sex,\u201d Jim almost shouted. <\/p>\n
\u201cFine, I\u2019ll tell you and I don\u2019t want you teasing me at all,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI promise, I won\u2019t tease you,\u201d Jim answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s Carolyn. She wants you back in the dreams and you agree to it,\u201d Blair blurted out quickly, to get it over with. <\/p>\n
Jim burst out laughing and said, \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I\u2019m not laughing at you, I\u2019m laughing at the idea of me and Carolyn being together. She\u2019s not too happy with me these days.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy?\u201d Blair questioned. <\/p>\n
\u201cBecause I\u2019m gay. She believes that I screwed around on her while we were married and of course I never did, but she won\u2019t believe me,\u201d Jim said honestly. <\/p>\n
\u201cThen why am I dreaming these dreams of her and you getting together?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cActually, she\u2019s in town and called me yesterday about getting together for dinner one night. But I forgot to mention it to you. It slipped my mind,\u201d Jim explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis just slipped your mind? No wonder I\u2019m having the dreams,\u201d Blair barked. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust a minute, here. You think I would screw around on you with my ex-wife?\u201d Jim looked totally hurt and upset. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhy else am I having the dreams? I\u2019m a Shaman after all, maybe I can sense it,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t sense shit, Blair. I can\u2019t believe you think I would be that low as to fuck my ex-wife while I\u2019m with you. That is a new low, even for you, Sandburg.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou explain the dreams then,\u201d Blair dared Jim. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have no idea, but it\u2019s not because I want to sleep with my ex-wife,\u201d Jim said angrily. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to be late for work,\u201d Blair said as he grabbed his jacket to leave. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not leaving here until this is figured out. First of all, I told Carolyn that I would take her to dinner tomorrow night. I don\u2019t want you worrying and upsetting the kids. They don\u2019t need that shit. I don\u2019t need that shit,\u201d Jim growled. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhy didn\u2019t you tell me about Carolyn?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI forgot. We got busy playing cards with the kids last night and it slipped my mind. I honestly didn\u2019t think about it. But if it\u2019s going to upset you this much, I\u2019ll cancel the plans,\u201d Jim offered. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, go out to eat. It\u2019s just my over-active imagination. I\u2019m sorry I have you this upset over a dream. I\u2019m sorry, okay?\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cChief, I love you more then life itself. You know that much, right? I wouldn\u2019t jeopardize our relationship for Carolyn. Do you believe me?\u201d Jim asked point blank. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I believe that you wouldn\u2019t hurt me on purpose,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not a good enough answer, you either trust me or you don\u2019t,\u201d Jim snapped. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t trust her. She still loves you, Jim. Anyone in their right mind would want you back,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
Jim stopped his yelling when Blair said that and hugged him to his chest. \u201cGod, I love you. You say the best things. I\u2019m so pissed off, and yet you make me feel like a million bucks. I do love you and wouldn\u2019t do anything to hurt us,\u201d Jim assured him. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, then go to dinner with her and then come home to me,\u201d Blair said sweetly. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can do that, Chief.\u201d<\/p>\n
They kissed once more and then got ready to go to work. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
\u201cHey, how come there are only three places at the table tonight?\u201d Max asked Blair. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim is going out to eat dinner with his ex-wife. She\u2019s in town from San Francisco. So it\u2019s just going to be the three of us,\u201d Blair explained. <\/p>\n
Max frowned for a moment and then smiled. \u201cHe\u2019ll be home tonight though, right?\u201d<\/p>\n
Drew said, \u201cOf course he\u2019ll be home tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDrew is right. He\u2019ll be home after dinner,\u201d Blair guessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe can play some cards tonight to pass the time if you\u2019d like,\u201d Max offered. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a good idea. We\u2019ll play after you finish your homework,\u201d Blair said sounding just like the parent he was. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re done with our homework, so you don\u2019t have to worry about that. Do you need any help with dinner?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNope, everything is ready. Let\u2019s sit down and eat,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
They ate a nice dinner with Drew talking non-stop during most of it. He had a good day at school and was filling Blair in on it. Blair missed Jim being there to hear the tales. Who was he kidding? He missed Jim, period.<\/p>\n
Once dishes were done, they washed the table off and got busy playing cards. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
Jim had a nice dinner with Carolyn. They talked about her job in California and his there in Cascade and the night was flying by. Jim had only one glass of wine, but felt like he had more. His feet were very heavy and his eyes felt like they wanted to close on their own. If he didn\u2019t know better, he would wonder if there was a drug in the food. He snickered to himself when he thought about that, but then realized that he was seeing two of Carolyn. Something was off. <\/p>\n
\u201cCarolyn, I need to go home, I don\u2019t feel well,\u201d Jim said urgently. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the wine. It\u2019s going to my head too. Let\u2019s go upstairs and we\u2019ll wait until it wears off,\u201d Carolyn said. <\/p>\n
Jim got up, swayed a little and Carolyn went under his armpit and held him up and led him to the elevator. Once they were on the elevator, he said, \u201cI feel really bad, Carolyn. I need to call Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLet me get you something to help,\u201d Carolyn said as she pushed him towards the door of her room. <\/p>\n
Once inside, she helped him lie on the bed and he looked totally helpless. She smiled evilly and said, \u201cHow do you feel now, Jimmy?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be back in a minute,\u201d Jim said and rushed for the bathroom. He locked the door when he got on the other side and slid down to the floor. He pulled out his cell and called Blair. <\/p>\n
\u201cHi there, what\u2019s up?\u201d Blair asked happily, glad to hear his voice. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe drugged me. I\u2019m in the bathroom of her room right now. Come and get me, please?\u201d Jim pleaded. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, where are you?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cCascade Towers, room 205. Hurry, Chief,\u201d Jim said in earnest. <\/p>\n
Blair closed his cell and called Simon. He filled Simon in on what had happened and Simon said he would meet him there. <\/p>\n
Blair told the boys to wait up for them and he\u2019d be back as soon as possible. He knew they were scared for Jim. Blair was scared for Jim. <\/p>\n
Carolyn knocked on the door and said, \u201cJimmy, I need to use the bathroom.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim unlocked the door, against his better judgment, because he had none at the moment and she was in his arms within seconds, kissing and touching him. His senses were in overdrive and he found himself hard. What the hell?<\/p>\n
She started trying to strip Jim of his clothes and he said, \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh Jimmy, you know you want it as badly as I do.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo\u2026\u201d Jim said loudly this time. <\/p>\n
There was a knock at the door and Carolyn went to answer it and saw Simon and Blair standing there. \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d<\/p>\n
Simon pushed her aside and said, \u201cJim called and asked for help.\u201d<\/p>\n
Simon found Jim leaned over the toilet, throwing up everything he had eaten for dinner. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s just sick. He had too much wine and it went to his head,\u201d Carolyn spat out. <\/p>\n
\u201cThen why did he say you drugged him?\u201d Simon asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cSimon, I\u2019ve never had to drug a date before. Jim was here because he wanted to be, believe me,\u201d Carolyn said cruelly. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re a fucking liar, Carolyn and we\u2019ll see what Jim says when he gets out here,\u201d Blair said as he rushed in to tend to his lover. <\/p>\n
\u201cAsk him how he felt kissing me and touching me?\u201d Carolyn called out. <\/p>\n
Blair was seething, but also knew that Jim was drugged, he couldn\u2019t be blamed. Blair washed Jim\u2019s face with a cold wash cloth and then helped him stand up to leave. <\/p>\n
Simon said, \u201cJim, do I need to arrest her?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s forget the entire night ever happened,\u201d Jim said angrily. \u201cI don\u2019t ever want to see you again, Carolyn.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh Jimmy, grow up. You think he doesn\u2019t know? You think he\u2019s going to believe you didn\u2019t get hard for me? Ask him, Sandburg. Ask him how he was feeling right before you knocked on the door?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCarolyn, it doesn\u2019t matter what he did or how he acted. He was drugged, you stupid bitch. If I had my way, you\u2019d be in jail right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBelieve what you want, Sandburg, but he\u2019s going to wake up and remember he wanted me. It\u2019s never going to be the same for you again,\u201d She said with laughter in her voice. <\/p>\n
Blair realized that she had done exactly what she had planned. She didn\u2019t want sex; she just wanted to screw up Jim and him. Well, it wasn\u2019t going to work this time. <\/p>\n
\u201cGo fuck yourself, Carolyn, because no one else would have you,\u201d Blair said as he walked Jim out of the room. <\/p>\n
Simon looked disgustedly at Carolyn and said, \u201cWhat was the plan? Did you win something?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI told him he would get hard for me, because he wanted me and he did. Now Sandburg has to live with that. Things will never be the same again,\u201d Carolyn said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou are an evil bitch, Carolyn. I can\u2019t believe you did this to him,\u201d Simon stated. <\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I can\u2019t believe he did what he did to me,\u201d she spat back. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did he do to you?\u201d Simon wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll never be able to live it down that my husband left me for a man,\u201d Carolyn said. <\/p>\n
\u201cCarolyn, he didn\u2019t. He left you years before he met Sandburg. That had nothing to do with you. And this isn\u2019t the first time he\u2019s been with a guy,\u201d Simon reminded her. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, it is. You\u2019re lying. I knew you would take their side.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCarolyn, you need some help and I\u2019m going to see that you get it,\u201d Simon said as he called the station psychiatrist. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re all so stupid,\u201d She shouted. <\/p>\n
\u201cI want you to see this doctor in the morning, or I\u2019m bringing charges against you for assaulting one of my officers. Now think about that for a while,\u201d Simon stated before he left for the night. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
When Jim arrived at the loft, Max and Drew were worried to death. One look at him and they were even more worried. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s all right, guys. He was drugged and he\u2019s thrown it all up, so now he just needs to sleep it off. Let\u2019s get him upstairs,\u201d Blair said as he half dragged Jim up the stairs with the help from Max on the other side of Jim. Once Blair stripped his clothes off, he got him into bed and Jim was sleeping, immediately. <\/p>\n
Blair walked downstairs and sat down on the sofa. Drew and Max sat next to him and finally Drew asked, \u201cCan we do anything for you?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, we just need to let Jim sleep this off,\u201d Blair said hopefully. <\/p>\n
There was a small knock at the door and Blair answered it. There stood Carolyn and Blair said, \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to talk to you about something very important,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cCould I come in please?\u201d Carolyn begged. <\/p>\n
\u201cMax and Drew, go upstairs, I need some time with Carolyn,\u201d Blair ordered. <\/p>\n
The two boys were gone like a rocket. But that didn\u2019t mean they weren\u2019t going to listen. <\/p>\n
As soon as the boys were gone, Blair said, \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs it true that Jim had been with men before you?\u201d Carolyn asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, he\u2019s been with other men. Mostly in college and some in Vice,\u201d Blair answered truthfully. <\/p>\n
\u201cSandburg, I\u2019m so sorry for what I did. I thought I could ruin both of your lives for ruining mine and embarrassing me. But Simon told me that you weren\u2019t his first man. I wanted to believe that you were. I wanted to blame you. I had to blame someone and you seemed the logical choice. I\u2019m so fucking sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCarolyn, you drugged your ex-husband tonight. Do you realize what you\u2019ve done?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh god, I just can\u2019t believe I did this to Jimmy. He\u2019s going to hate me now and probably will never want to see me again,\u201d Carolyn whined. <\/p>\n
\u201cCarolyn, please don\u2019t take this the wrong way, but fuck you. He\u2019s not going to see you because you\u2019re nuts. Don\u2019t come around him again. Is that understood?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, it\u2019s understood. I have to see a specialist tomorrow in order to not be arrested by Simon,\u201d Carolyn continued whining. <\/p>\n
\u201cAnd whose fault would that be, Carolyn?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would be mine. I know this. Please tell him I\u2019m sorry. I hope you\u2019ll both forgive me some day,\u201d Carolyn said as she walked out the front door. <\/p>\n
Blair shut the door behind her and locked and bolted it. He didn\u2019t trust her as far as he could throw her. <\/p>\n
Max came down and said, \u201cAre you all right?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Max, I\u2019m fine. You boys get ready for bed. We\u2019ll talk more about things tomorrow night. Jim is going to be sleeping most of the day tomorrow, so let\u2019s all be very quiet in the morning,\u201d Blair suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cWorks for me. We\u2019ll go to school as usual and you can have time to talk with Jim. He\u2019s going to be upset about this, isn\u2019t he?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe might be and then again, it might be all right. So let\u2019s not worry about things now. We\u2019ll wait and see what happens tomorrow. Goodnight,\u201d Blair said as he hugged Max. <\/p>\n
\u201cNight, Blair,\u201d Drew called out. <\/p>\n
\u201cNight, Drew. See you in the morning,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
Once the guys were in bed, Blair shut off all of the lights and joined his lover in their bed. <\/p>\n
In the morning, Blair woke up to Jim groaning. \u201cAre you all right, Jim?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I feel like someone beat the shit out of me,\u201d Jim answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you remember last night?\u201d Blair asked softly. <\/p>\n
\u201cI remember that the next time you have a dream, we\u2019re going to fucking listen to it,\u201d Jim said holding Blair close to him. \u201cI haven\u2019t lost you, have I?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot even close, Jim. I love you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, too. Thank you for coming and getting me,\u201d Jim said gratefully. <\/p>\n
\u201cCarolyn came by and apologized for her actions. She didn\u2019t know that you had ever been with a man before me. So it was easier for her to blame me, then you. So that\u2019s what she did and tried to break us up,\u201d Blair explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cBut she didn\u2019t succeed, right?\u201d Jim asked timidly. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re stuck with me, Jim. I need you, the boys need you and you owe yourself a happy life after a life with Carolyn,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe wasn\u2019t\u2019 always that way, Chief.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDoesn\u2019t matter. We\u2019re together, she\u2019s not in the picture at all. Now let\u2019s get you in the shower and then breakfast,\u201d Blair said as he helped Jim get out of bed. <\/p>\n
Jim knew he was with a one-in-a-million kind of guy. He was very happy about that. <\/p>\n
Jim smiled all the way down the stairs. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n
Family Life Part 14
\nDrew\u2019s Story
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,812<\/p>\n
Drew sat in the office and thought about his homework assignment. His teacher wanted to know who he was. What he stood for and what he believed in. He didn\u2019t know where to start. He walked out of the office and found Blair and said, \u201cBlair, can you help me for a moment?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSure, I\u2019m always here for you,\u201d Blair answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m having trouble with my homework assignment. She wants to know who I am, what I believe in and what I stand for. I don\u2019t know where to start,\u201d Drew explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh that will be so easy, Drew. Write it almost like you\u2019re keeping a journal. Tell her all about you. What you do each day, what you think about each day and who is most important in your life each and every day. She doesn\u2019t\u2019 know anything about you, I\u2019m sure. So you\u2019re starting with a blank slate. It\u2019s going to be easy, I promise,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I\u2019m done, will you read it through and check for errors?\u201d Drew asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cCertainly, I will. But I think she\u2019s focusing on you, not the errors,\u201d Blair assumed. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll start working on it now and maybe you could check on me in a couple of hours and see how it\u2019s going?\u201d Drew inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cSure, you start and I\u2019ll give you some time to get something written before I come in,\u201d Blair stated. <\/p>\n
\u201cThanks, Blair,\u201d Drew called out as he headed back into the office once again. He sat down in front of the computer and opened up the Word program. Once that was done, he titled his work, Drew\u2019s Story. <\/p>\n
My name is Drew Miller. I\u2019m 13 years old and I\u2019m living in a home for the first time in my life. That\u2019s right, I\u2019ve never had a home until seven months ago. <\/p>\n
My parents fought a lot and used drugs and drank booze a lot too. When they weren\u2019t hitting each other, they were yelling at each other. Did I mention that they hit us too? They belittled us daily and yelled foul things every time they had a chance. It was horrible. When they finally got sober, they both left my brother and me with the State. They said they needed a fresh start and they couldn\u2019t do it taking care of us. So that was our first time in a foster home. We never lasted very long in any of the foster homes. They said we were trouble makers, but I like to believe that my brother and I just hadn\u2019t found a family that fit us. We were on our way to being separated when two men came into our lives that turned our world upside down and inside out. Things would never be the same again. <\/p>\n
Our case worker, Barb Chase called us into her office one day and said she had a couple that was willing to take both of us in. I was instantly thrilled, at not being separated but Max, my fifteen year old brother wasn\u2019t quite as easy going as I was. He asked what the catch was. She explained to us, that they were a gay couple and had a nice place for us to stay and lived in the good school district that we wanted to be in. I wanted to give them a chance right away, but it wasn\u2019t up to just me. I had to look out for Max, just like he looked out for me. I asked him what he thought and he thought that we would get teased at school and didn\u2019t think we needed that right now along with everything else in our life. The couple we were living with was very mean. They hit me all the time and Max tried to stop them, but he just couldn\u2019t. There is only so much a fifteen year old can do to help his thirteen year old brother. I reminded Max of this and he said we would think about it. So Barb told us that she would let us think about it for another week or two and then she needed an answer. We left her office and went home to get yelled at for being late and not starting dinner. That night, I ended up getting socked in the shoulder and had quite the bruise. I never really thought about it, but bruises hurt. The man that was in charge of us was so mean and so cruel that it made things impossible for us both. That night in bed Max informed me that living with two gay men would still be better then this life. He believed we might give them a chance. <\/p>\n
The next day we called Barb from school and told her and she said she wanted us to meet them and see the place that we would be living in if we chose them over the ones that we lived with then. Barb said she would pick us up from school and take us over right away, so we could check the two men out. She said their names were Jim and Blair. Max thought Blair was sort of a girly name, but he wasn\u2019t going to make fun of someone that might give them a home. <\/p>\n
We went with Barb to meet Jim and Blair and found out their full names were Jim Ellison and Blair Sandburg. They\u2019re cops and don\u2019t even look gay. Okay, maybe a little gay, but I didn\u2019t really care at this point. I was desperate. They didn\u2019t look like the types to hit us. This was a good thing. They kept smiling at us and trying so hard to be nice. The house was beautiful. It was the nicest place we had ever been in our lives. We found out that we would share a room upstairs and a bathroom to ourselves too. We liked sharing a room, so this worked for us. The place was spotless, clean. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever seen a place as clean as this was and I worried that we might be a little too messy for them. They might not like us because of the messes we would leave on a daily basis. <\/p>\n
Max didn\u2019t say too much, but he whispered to me and told me that if I wanted to live here, he would do it. So we told them we would stay with them. They talked about rules and we promised that we would follow them. Max assured them that we would pick up after ourselves and earn our keep. They seemed upset about that and I\u2019m not sure why. <\/p>\n
Barb took us back to the other house and let us pick up our few belongings and then we went back to Jim and Blair\u2019s house. When we arrived, Barb left us and we were officially living with Jim and Blair. And you want to know what they wanted to do first thing? They wanted to take us shopping so we could get lounge wear, underwear, socks, shoes, and anything else we needed. They took us to Walmart and we shopped until we were all exhausted. It was going to be so nice going to school with new clothing on for a change. We were both wearing the same things every day for a week, before Jim and Blair. We got home and they helped us carry everything upstairs to our room and got us settled in and then just left us alone to talk. <\/p>\n
Max didn\u2019t want to admit it at first, but he liked them. They were both really nice guys. Oh and Blair showed us the pantry before we went upstairs, so if we got hungry during the night, we could help ourselves to anything within reason. Like I said, these guys were really nice. I told Max that night that I wanted to stay there. He said we would see, because he wasn\u2019t sure about them yet. He\u2019s the oldest and the smartest, so I listen to him. I tried not to like Jim and Blair as much as I did, so that I wouldn\u2019t be so hurt when we had to leave. <\/p>\n
The first two weeks went really well. They were normal guys. They talked to us, like they would talk to their own children if they had had any. They treated us with dignity and respect at all times and Max grew to like them as much as I did. After a month, he admitted to really liking them a lot. Then I knew I wasn\u2019t the only one. I was so happy. I knew that we could stay here. We wouldn\u2019t have to leave and live with anyone mean again. <\/p>\n
We had a few problems at the school, but nothing Jim and Blair didn\u2019t help us through. They have been excellent parents for us and we\u2019re so glad they chose us. Most people only want little kids. They don\u2019t want moody, pouting teens on their hands. But Jim and Blair didn\u2019t seem to mind at all. Even when we were moody, they still liked us. <\/p>\n
After six months, we knew we had found a home for good. We like Jim and Blair so much that we bring friends over to our home and everything. We worried about that at the beginning, but now we think it\u2019s funny that we worried about anything when it came to Jim and Blair. They treat our friends as nicely as they treat us. Our friends think we\u2019re the luckiest kids in the world. We have everything we could ever need. They\u2019re right. We do have everything we need. They hug us goodnight every single night and they hug us if we\u2019re upset too. They\u2019re both big on hugs. This bothered Max a lot to start with, but he got over it quickly when he realized they really liked us. It wasn\u2019t just a show put on for Barb Chase. They liked having us there. When it came right down to it, I think they might even love us. Or at least love having us there. I might just be hopeful about the love part, but Max agrees with me, he thinks they love us. That\u2019s great, because we love Jim and Blair too. <\/p>\n
They have their friends over for Poker night every now and then and they always treat us so well. We feel like we\u2019re part of Jim and Blair\u2019s family. Maybe that\u2019s what we are. Maybe we are their family. Max and I would love that. We\u2019ve only had each other since we were little. It\u2019s nice to have the idea of having a grown up in our life that feels something good towards us. They don\u2019t tell us they love us, but I think they might. Max would be embarrassed if they told him, but I wouldn\u2019t. I\u2019m crazy about both of them. They make us so happy all the time and never ask for anything in return. Okay, I\u2019ll be truthful. I\u2019m not just crazy about them, I love them. So does Max, but he probably wouldn\u2019t ever admit it. The day Jim and Blair came into our lives is the day we were saved. <\/p>\n
You want to know who is most important in my life? I used to only have one person there, but now I have three. Jim and Blair are our fathers and we\u2019re proud to be their sons. I think about them every day and I don\u2019t want to ever have any other type of life. This one is perfect. <\/p>\n
My dreams are to finish school, go to college and then teach. I want to be a teacher so that I can reach children like Jim and Blair did. Jim told us about a month ago that he\u2019s set aside a college fund, so we don\u2019t have to worry when we get college age and want to go. Did I mention how perfect our life is? <\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get me wrong, we\u2019ve all had disagreements, but they have always worked out in the end. Jim and Blair are always there to help us through anything that comes up. <\/p>\n
I adore my brother Max. He saved me for so many years, that I could never thank him enough. But now, I see him relaxed at our home and feel good that he\u2019s letting his guard down and letting Jim and Blair into his heart. He\u2019s a really great guy and I\u2019m thrilled that Jim and Blair think so too. <\/p>\n
What do I believe in? I believe in happy endings. I believe in finding love in the oddest places. I believe that two men can love you just as easily as a couple can. I believe in trusting my brother to no end and now I trust Jim and Blair too. <\/p>\n
This is who I am. Drew Miller, son of Jim Ellison and Blair Sandburg and proud of it. I\u2019m going to be with them forever in their hearts and in their lives. I\u2019m so glad that we gave them a chance, because they rescued us. We\u2019re alive because of our foster parents. Not too many foster kids can say this. I\u2019m very grateful that we chose them and they chose us. <\/p>\n
This is who I am and what I believe in. I hope you\u2019ll know me a little better now and know what my life is like. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
Drew finished up his paper and said, \u201cJim and Blair, will you read my paper and tell me if it\u2019s good enough for the teacher?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSure we will,\u201d Jim said getting up and heading into the office. Blair sat in the chair next to Jim\u2019s and they began to read the story. <\/p>\n
Drew went and got a snack and a drink of milk. Max came down and said, \u201cWhere are Jim and Blair?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re in reading my homework and hopefully, it\u2019ll be all right. I\u2019d hate to have to start over again,\u201d Drew said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure it\u2019s fine, kiddo. You worry too much. Wait and see, they\u2019ll say they love it. Betcha,\u201d Max teased. <\/p>\n
\u201cI hope so, because I put my heart and soul into it,\u201d Drew confessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cYour heart and soul?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I told them exactly how I feel about them in my paper. So now they\u2019ll know how I feel,\u201d Drew said anxiously. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did you tell them?\u201d Max asked nervously. <\/p>\n
\u201cI told them that I loved them,\u201d Drew admitted. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh, that\u2019s all? Okay, I thought you meant something bad. I think they already knew that, buddy,\u201d Max assured Drew. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair came out of the office with red rimmed eyes. <\/p>\n
Max said, \u201cAre you all right?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim hugged Drew and said, \u201cI love you too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair hugged him next and said, \u201cI do love you, Drew. Never ever wonder about it again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Max just stood there and said, \u201cI love you guys too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim smiled and hugged Max and said, \u201cI think we knew, but it\u2019s nice to hear it. I love you too.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Max for admitting something so close to home,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cDrew, your paper is perfect, just the way it is. Your teacher will love it and she\u2019ll understand you much better from now on,\u201d Jim declared. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I agree, it\u2019s perfect,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo I get to read it?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s personal,\u201d Drew answered quickly. <\/p>\n
\u201cI know you love me, Drew. What could be more personal than that?\u201d Max wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cFine, read it. But I\u2019m not changing a thing,\u201d Drew vowed. <\/p>\n
Max hugged Drew and walked into the office to read the paper. <\/p>\n
After about 30 minutes, Max walked out and said, \u201cBlair, I\u2019m sorry I thought your name was girly.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what you got out of it?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I think he did a bang up job, but I wanted to apologize for saying that about your name,\u201d Max said softly. <\/p>\n
\u201cI used to think his name was girly too,\u201d Jim admitted. <\/p>\n
All of them started laughing and they talked for another hour before everyone got ready for bed. <\/p>\n
Jim was in bed when Blair got upstairs and Blair slid into his arms anxiously wanting to cuddle. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe they love us,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can. I knew it, but was afraid to talk about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, Blair. Thank you for talking me into bringing them into our lives. They\u2019re great boys,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, they are and they\u2019ll become fantastic men,\u201d Blair replied and began his cuddle session with Jim. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair felt like parents for the first time in their lives and it was a good feeling. They fell asleep happily. <\/p>\n
Max and Drew fell to sleep quickly also, knowing they were loved, wanted and cared for. They were a family. <\/p>\n
Life was good. <\/p>\n
The end <\/p>\n
Family Life Part 15
\nStill Working Things Out
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 1,239 <\/p>\n
Jim pulled Blair into his body and Blair woke to a hard, hot cock sticking him in his butt cheek. \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have to ask, it\u2019s been way too long,\u201d Jim teased. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, the boys are up. I can hear them downstairs, knock it off,\u201d Blair said sternly. <\/p>\n
Jim pulled away and looked at Blair in disbelief. \u201cYou\u2019re serious? I can\u2019t make love to you because the boys are downstairs?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot when they\u2019re right below us. It\u2019s a new rule,\u201d Blair said getting up and getting somewhat pissed off at the conversation. He put his robe on and walked down the stairs. <\/p>\n
Jim was still lying in bed, wondering where he had gone wrong. No sex when they boys were downstairs? This rule sucks. <\/p>\n
Jim got up and walked down the stairs with his robe on too. <\/p>\n
\u201cGood morning, Jim,\u201d Drew called out. <\/p>\n
\u201cGood morning, Drew.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGood morning, Jim,\u201d Max followed suit. <\/p>\n
\u201cGood morning, Max.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cDid you sleep well?\u201d Drew wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI slept like a log. How about you two? Everything all right this morning?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cEverything is perfect,\u201d Drew replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cGood, I\u2019m glad to hear it. Now I have to run to the bathroom or I\u2019m going to be mopping up the floor,\u201d Jim joked as he walked into the bathroom. <\/p>\n
Blair was stepping out of the shower and said, \u201cJim, I\u2019m not done yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBlair, I need to piss. It\u2019s not like I\u2019m going to jump your bones. I know the rule now and I\u2019ll keep thoughts to myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJim, we have to set some ground rules. The boys shouldn\u2019t be subjected to sexual things at this point in their life,\u201d Blair explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cI just got done telling you that I had to piss, I didn\u2019t come in here for you,\u201d Jim said as he stood before the toilet and began to pee his life away. <\/p>\n
\u201cDid you drink a bunch of coffee last night before bed?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat if I did?\u201d Jim snapped back. <\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t get pissy with me, Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim finished up and washed his hands. Then he walked out of the bathroom without saying a word. <\/p>\n
Max saw him come out of the bathroom and saw the look on Jim\u2019s face and knew they were fighting. Max and Drew both hated when they fought. <\/p>\n
Jim went upstairs without saying a word to the boys and lay on his bed, just looking through the skylight. <\/p>\n
Blair came up to get dressed and said, \u201cAre you not going to work today?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll go when I feel like it,\u201d Jim answered maturely. <\/p>\n
\u201cGrow up, Jim. You\u2019re not a child. There have to be some rules in the house about sex. There just has to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, Blair, there doesn\u2019t have to be any rules. We could make them up as we go along. It wasn\u2019t like I was going to scream, holler and moan while I made love to you. I needed you and you turned me away.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI guess I\u2019ll be driving my own vehicle to work,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe boys will know we\u2019re fighting then,\u201d Jim reminded him. <\/p>\n
\u201cThen get your ass out of bed and get ready for work. We have to leave in a half hour,\u201d Blair ordered. <\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t you try pushing me around, Blair. I don\u2019t like it one bit. Just go ahead and drive to work, I\u2019ll come when I feel like it,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
Blair walked over to the bed and sat down. \u201cJim, it\u2019s going to upset the boys. Now get up.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll get up when I\u2019m good and ready,\u201d Jim growled. <\/p>\n
\u201cNormally I like when you growl at me, but not right now. This is going to upset the boys and I thought we were the parents?\u201d Blair pointed out. <\/p>\n
\u201cFine\u2026\u201d Jim got out of bed, grabbed his clothes and walked downstairs and into the shower. <\/p>\n
Blair came down the stair, with a fake smile plastered on his face. Max saw through it right away. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you guys fighting about?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
Drew looked up from the newspaper and said, \u201cThey\u2019re fighting?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, they\u2019re fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, we\u2019re just agreeing to disagree. We\u2019ll be fine, Max, stop worrying,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIs it about us?\u201d Drew asked worriedly. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, it has nothing to do with the two of you. He\u2019s being unreasonable and I\u2019m being an adult,\u201d Blair explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh I see. It\u2019s about sex,\u201d Max said smiling. <\/p>\n
\u201cI never said it was about sex,\u201d Blair answered. <\/p>\n
Jim came walking out of the bathroom, all dressed and ready for work. <\/p>\n
\u201cDid I miss something?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
Drew smiled and said, \u201cMax just said you and Blair are fighting over sex.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim glared at Blair and said, \u201cWhat in the hell do you think you\u2019re doing?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t say a word, Max guessed it on his own,\u201d Blair said in his defense. <\/p>\n
\u201cI take it Jim wanted sex, but you said no because we\u2019re up, right?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
Both men sat there with their mouths agape, in shock. <\/p>\n
Drew laughed and said, \u201cI think you\u2019re right, Max.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou guys can do anything you want with us here. It\u2019s not like we would go upstairs unannounced. Why in the world would you fight over something as simple as this?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
Jim said, \u201cThat\u2019s what I think.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair said, \u201cWe\u2019re the parents and we need to set some examples and having sex in the morning isn\u2019t one of them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you could have sex in the middle of the night?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
Jim looked over at Blair to see what he was going to say to that. <\/p>\n
\u201cOf course we can. But that\u2019s not with you guys right underneath our room,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter to us,\u201d Drew said happily as he grabbed his bag and got ready to leave for school. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt really doesn\u2019t, guys. Be yourselves and stop worrying about setting examples. You\u2019ve set plenty of them and they\u2019re good ones,\u201d Max insisted. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair both just stared at each other like, who is the parent here? <\/p>\n
The boys walked to the door and Max said, \u201cAre you done fighting now?\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair said, \u201cWe\u2019re done fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGood, because we don\u2019t want any unhappiness in this family. We\u2019ll see you tonight after school. Have a good day, both of you.\u201d Max hugged Jim and then Blair and walked out the door. <\/p>\n
Drew hugged the men next and said, \u201cHave a good day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim leaned down and kissed the top of Drew\u2019s head and said, \u201cWe\u2019ll try.\u201d<\/p>\n
Drew smiled with happiness at the little kiss on his head and went flying out the door. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo am I. The boys understand a lot more then we give them credit for. It\u2019s sort of embarrassing to have them give \u2018us\u2019 a sex talk,\u201d Blair said laughing. <\/p>\n
Jim laughed and pulled Blair in for a hug and kiss. \u201cI\u2019ll try and do better. We\u2019re still trying to work things out in this family, aren\u2019t we?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to take years of working things out. It\u2019s called family life. And I for one am thrilled with it,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cShould we go to work?\u201d Jim asked grabbing his keys. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, and tomorrow morning, go ahead and wake me up like you like to. It\u2019ll be fine,\u201d Blair assured Jim. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh goody,\u201d Jim said smiling as they walked out the door. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n
Family Life Part 16
\nDate Night
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,461<\/p>\n
Jim walked up to Blair in the break room and said, \u201cHow would you like to go out on a date tonight?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWith who?\u201d Blair teased. <\/p>\n
Jim growled at him and said, \u201cWith me, you shit.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy Mr. Ellison, are you asking me out on a date? A real date?\u201d Blair joked some more. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I would like to take you to Claim Jumpers tonight to make up for being such an ass this morning about sex,\u201d Jim confessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cI accept. I would love to go out with you, Jim? Will I have enough time to make dinner for the guys first?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI thought I would ask my dad to come over and they could order pizza. They all like that,\u201d Jim suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cSounds good to me. Go head and set it up. Thank you for asking,\u201d Blair said smiling as he walked out of the room. <\/p>\n
Conner walked in and said, \u201cYou\u2019re such a romantic, Jimbo. Sandy is a lucky guy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAll right Conner, what do you want?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI need someone to work for me on Saturday. My folks are coming in and I thought it would be nice if I had the day off,\u201d Conner said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou have a week off starting Sunday, right?\u201d Jim inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, but they\u2019re coming in a day early. I wouldn\u2019t ask if it wasn\u2019t important,\u201d Conner pleaded. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I\u2019ll work for you. Blair\u2019s not going to be happy about it, though,\u201d Jim replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll pave the way for you, Jimbo, not to worry mate.\u201d She walked out of the room on a mission. <\/p>\n
Jim just sighed because he was going to break it to Blair tonight over dinner. But he should have known better. She had a mind of her own. It wasn\u2019t a good one all the time, but it was hers. Jim laughed at the little joke he was thinking about and almost ran into Joel. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, you\u2019re just the person I was looking for. Something came up with Mary for Sunday and I could use the day off. I wondered if you could work for me on Sunday. I would work an extra day for you in exchange,\u201d Joel pleaded. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s fine. How is Mary?\u201d Jim asked, wondering how Joel wife was. She was taken ill lately and Jim hoped she was better. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s doing really well. The chemo is almost done, but Sunday is a big day of it, since it\u2019s her last and she didn\u2019t want to be alone,\u201d Joel remarked. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s on chemo?\u201d Jim asked, somewhat shocked. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what they do sometimes when you have breast cancer,\u201d Joel said softly. <\/p>\n
\u201cGod, Joel, I had no idea. Why didn\u2019t you tell us? What can we do for her?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe didn\u2019t want everyone to know how bad it was at first. But now she\u2019s doing better, so she doesn\u2019t mind me telling anyone about her. She would love to have you visit. She\u2019s been doing fairly well with the chemo, but still very weak. If you guys had time in the evening, she would love a visit,\u201d Joel said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat about tomorrow night? Could we bring the boys, too?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be great. I talk about Drew and Max all the time and she would love to meet them,\u201d Joel answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, we\u2019ll come about 7:00 tomorrow night,\u201d Jim said as he walked out the door of the break room. <\/p>\n
He sat down and said, \u201cDid you know that Mary had breast cancer?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, Joel told me she was going for chemo last month, why?\u201d Blair wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe would like a visit from us, so I volunteered all of us to go see her tomorrow night,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s great. I hope she\u2019s doing well,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cJoel said she\u2019s doing pretty well. And speaking of Joel, I\u2019m working for him on Sunday. He wanted to be with Mary for her last round of chemo.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, I\u2019ll find something to do with the boys on Sunday. Conner said you\u2019re working on Saturday for her, so I guess it\u2019s just me and the boys all weekend,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not mad are you?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cHell no. First of all, they\u2019ve all worked for us while we were taking off for Drew and Max. So I figure we owe them all big time. Don\u2019t worry about me being mad, big guy. You asked me out on a date, I\u2019m in a fucking good mood.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad that me asking you out still puts you in a happy frame of mind,\u201d Jim said beaming with happiness. <\/p>\n
Conner walked up and said, \u201cI just heard that you\u2019re working for Joel on Sunday, so you don\u2019t have to work for me on Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s all right, Conner. Blair is going to spend quality time with the boys and I\u2019ll catch up on some paperwork. Don\u2019t worry about it, okay?\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re sure,\u201d she stated. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure. Have a good time with your parents,\u201d Jim said as he picked up his phone to call his dad. <\/p>\n
She walked back to her desk as he dialed the number and waited for William to answer. \u201cEllison.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHi dad, it\u2019s Jim. I wondered if you would like to come over to our house tonight and have pizza with the boys and watch a movie. I\u2019m taking Blair out on a date,\u201d Jim explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cI would love to spend time with my grandsons. I\u2019ll be there at about 5:00, so you don\u2019t have to worry about anything.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you so much, dad. We appreciate it. The guys are old enough to stay alone, but we hate doing that to them,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI might take them out for ice cream and a movie tonight. I don\u2019t know if there are any good ones for teens right now, we\u2019ll have to check the internet when I get there,\u201d William said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll tell you what they\u2019ve been talking about is buying Avatar on Blue Ray and watching it on the big screen television. Maybe you could take them to the store and let them pick one up.\u201d Jim suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t seen that one yet, will I like it?\u201d William inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cBlair and I both loved it. It\u2019s a good movie dad. It\u2019s one that reaches all ages.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere are you taking Blair for dinner?\u201d William asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cClaim Jumper. It\u2019s our favorite place to eat,\u201d Jim replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cI love that place too. Well, we\u2019ll see you this evening when you get home from the station,\u201d William said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThanks again, dad.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim turned to Blair and said, \u201cIt\u2019s a hot date.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not only a date, but a hot date? Woo Hoo. Does that mean I get sex in a parking lot somewhere?\u201d Blair whispered. <\/p>\n
Jim blushed and said, \u201cWe\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair realized there was hope for Jim Ellison yet. <\/p>\n
They both got called out of the bullpen and working a new case made the time fly by. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
William knocked at the door at 5:00 and it was opened by Max. \u201cHi grampa, what are you doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJim and Blair are going on a date tonight and I asked if I could come over and eat pizza with you guys and watch a movie. Jim said you wanted to buy Avatar in Blue Ray and watch that, so I stopped by the store and got it.\u201d He reached into a bag and pulled out the movie in Blue Ray. <\/p>\n
\u201cCool, grampa. Now we can watch it on the big screen television. Do Jim and Blair think that we still need a sitter?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, don\u2019t be silly. They just don\u2019t like you to be alone. They figure you had enough alone time all those years. They just like me spending time with you too. So you\u2019re stuck with me,\u201d William said. <\/p>\n
\u201cActually, we really like hanging with you, so it works for all of us,\u201d Drew said. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo we want to have pizza in the living room for dinner, or should we go to McDonalds or somewhere for fast food?\u201d William asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI say pizza,\u201d Drew answered quickly. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat about you, Max?\u201d William questioned. <\/p>\n
\u201cI say pizza is it,\u201d Max agreed.<\/p>\n
They sat at the kitchen table and told William about their school projects and told him how they were doing with friends and things. Before long, Jim and Blair came walking in at about 6:30. <\/p>\n
\u201cSorry we\u2019re so late. We got a new case. We\u2019re lucky we got out at all,\u201d Blair said hanging up his jacket. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe boys were just filling me in on their days, so the time went by quickly. You boys get ready so you can go,\u201d William bossed. <\/p>\n
Max and Drew laughed at him bossing Jim around. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair got ready to go and both came walking down the stairs in nice docker pants and polo shirts. They looked very nice. Max whistled and made Jim blush. This in turn made William laugh. <\/p>\n
\u201cLaugh it up, dad. We may not come home tonight,\u201d Jim joked. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s no threat. I like being with them. You need to come up with a good threat,\u201d William teased back. <\/p>\n
They all laughed and Jim and Blair walked to the door. Max and Drew were right behind them for hugs. William enjoyed the love that was showing between all of them. When they were done giving hugs, Jim and Blair left for the night. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, let\u2019s order that pizza,\u201d William said. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
Jim got to Claim Jumper and got out and then opened the door for Blair to get out. Blair smiled at him and said, \u201cI love you, you big lug.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I love you, you sweet talker.\u201d<\/p>\n
They walked in and told them their name for the reservation and waited about ten minutes before they were called. <\/p>\n
Once they were seated, Jim said, \u201cI wanted to tell you how much you mean to me. I figured I could show you as well as tell you. I don\u2019t give you enough attention. A lot of it goes on Max and Drew and we get forgotten. So I\u2019m going to try and take you out once a week from now on.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s great,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
They ordered their meals, got their drinks and started the evening. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou look very sexy tonight, Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair was taking a drink of his iced tea and choked on it. When he finished he said, \u201cWarn a person when you\u2019re going to say something so nice to them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish we were alone here, so I could show you how much you mean to me,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh my god, you\u2019re horny. You are so fucking horny it isn\u2019t even funny,\u201d Blair said laughing. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t help it, you do that to me,\u201d Jim replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad that I still turn you on, babe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh that you do,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
They talked about work for a while, wondering if they should call and check on the new case. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you feel guilty that we left it to Rafe and Brown?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
Blair smiled and said, \u201cIf they run into a snag, they\u2019ll call us. Let\u2019s just try and have a good time.\u201d<\/p>\n
They both got Filet Mignon and it was delicious. They talked about the boys while eating their steaks. Before long it was time for dessert and they shared a Red Velvet Cupcake. It was their favorite thing, so they shared one since both of them weren\u2019t really hungry for dessert. <\/p>\n
Once they were done, they paid their bill and walked out to the parking lot. Jim opened up the door for Blair and kissed him when he got inside. Blair was melting from all of this attention. <\/p>\n
Jim went over and got in on his side and didn\u2019t start the car up. <\/p>\n
\u201cIs something wrong?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
Jim pushed Blair all the way over to Blair\u2019s side of the SUV, so Jim would have working room. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have to ask, it\u2019s been way too long,\u201d Jim said as he unzipped Blair\u2019s jeans. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, we\u2019re in the fucking parking lot of Claim Jumpers,\u201d Blair exclaimed. <\/p>\n
Jim pulled Blair\u2019s cock out and put his mouth over it and Blair moaned. \u201cJim, there are people in the parking lot walking around. They\u2019re going to see us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim didn\u2019t care. He continued to suck and chew on Blair until Blair was getting into it, big time. Blair saw a man coming over to the car next to Jim and Blair\u2019s and looked at Blair oddly. Thankfully they were up high enough that he couldn\u2019t see what Jim was doing to him. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a guy next to us, wondering why I\u2019m sitting in the SUV all by myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim ignored Blair\u2019s comments and just kept sucking away. Blair put his hand on Jim\u2019s head and started pushing Jim\u2019s head in time with him thrusting into Jim\u2019s mouth. \u201cOh god, here comes a lady. Oh god, here she comes. She\u2019s looking at me. Oh god, I\u2019m going to come.\u201d And just like that, he shot his warm come down Jim\u2019s inviting throat. <\/p>\n
Blair finally got his breathing under control and petted Jim, who was still in his lap, licking his cock. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, that was possibly the sexiest thing you have ever done. I\u2019m blown away by it. Oh yeah, I was blown away. Good one, Sandburg.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim snickered from Blair\u2019s lap and said, \u201cI like it here. It\u2019s warm and cozy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I\u2019m getting lonely sitting up here all by myself. So come on up,\u201d Blair said pulled Jim away from his lap. <\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI know you do. You didn\u2019t need to give me parking lot sex to show me,\u201d Blair kidded. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t tell you enough. I don\u2019t ever want you to think you\u2019re not the main person in my life, because you are. Without you, I would be lost,\u201d Jim said kissing Blair\u2019s soft, sexy lips. <\/p>\n
\u201cAll right, you\u2019re getting my motor running too fast. Before long you\u2019re going to have to fuck me in the back seat,\u201d Blair joked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI could do that. We have lotion in the glove box,\u201d Jim said seriously. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I was joking. I want you at home, in our bed. Okay?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJim, thank you for the night out. It means the world to me to know that you love me this much.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are most welcome. We need to spend a little more time alone, just the two of us,\u201d Jim decided. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s get home so we can get the guys out of the way and we can make mad passionate love all night long,\u201d Blair suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay,\u201d Jim said happily as he started the SUV and buckled himself in his seatbelt. <\/p>\n
Blair did the same and smiled over at his lover. He was one lucky son-of-a-bitch. Thank goodness for that. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n
Family Life Part 17
\nSecrets
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,589<\/p>\n
Drew and Max left for school and Jim said, \u201cI think we might have a small problem.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey were whispering upstairs and were talking about keeping something from us,\u201d Jim said, ashamed on one hand for listening and worried on the other. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhy did you have to listen to them? They need some privacy. Why couldn\u2019t you give them so privacy?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause they were whispering. That\u2019s like waving a red flag in front of my face,\u201d Jim admitted. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, I\u2019m sure it\u2019s nothing bad,\u201d Blair assured him. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf it wasn\u2019t bad, they wouldn\u2019t have said they had to keep it from us, would they?\u201d Jim asked point blank. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s just see if anything happens. I don\u2019t want to blame them for something they didn\u2019t do. And we sure don\u2019t want to have them think they can\u2019t talk in their own home,\u201d Blair advised. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re right. I\u2019m probably just being paranoid. Let\u2019s see if I notice anything else odd in the next few days,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, try not to listen to them. It\u2019s none of our business. If there was something wrong, I\u2019m sure they would come to us,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, we\u2019ll do things your way. I just hope they\u2019re all right,\u201d Jim agreed. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
The next three days were uneventful. For Jim, anyhow. <\/p>\n
Blair didn\u2019t ask Jim if he noticed anything was off, because Blair knew that something was going on. He noticed them whispering and having secrets. Blair wasn\u2019t used to that, and found he didn\u2019t like it much. He also didn\u2019t like not trusting them. <\/p>\n
Finally on the fifth day, Blair said, \u201cCan you hear them?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, why?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re sneaking around doing something and it\u2019s becoming annoying to me. You were right, there is something going on,\u201d Blair commented. <\/p>\n
\u201cWait a minute. You told me to cool my jets and stop listening to them and you\u2019re still listening?\u201d Jim asked, somewhat peeved. <\/p>\n
\u201cI couldn\u2019t help it. There is definitely something going on. I\u2019m not sure I want to know, but I think it involves other kids,\u201d Blair guessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cBlair, they\u2019re good kids. You told me to trust them and that\u2019s what I\u2019m doing. I truly believe that they\u2019re just being kids. Kids have secrets sometimes that they don\u2019t want to share with adults.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI shared everything with my mom,\u201d Blair confessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cNot all of us are like you, Blair. Give them a break. You\u2019ve got to stop watching and listening to their talks. Leave them alone,\u201d Jim suggested strongly. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf they get in trouble, it\u2019s on your head,\u201d Blair said washing his hands of the whole mess. <\/p>\n
Jim almost laughed. Almost being the keyword. Blair needed to calm down a little and let things run as they needed to. Jim was sure things would be fine. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
The phone rang in the bullpen that afternoon and Blair answered, \u201cSandburg?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBlair, this is Max. Do you know what time you\u2019re going to be home tonight?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHi Max. No, we just got a new case and we might be late. There are tv dinners in the freezer for the two of you, go ahead and heat them up for dinner, okay?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, so you won\u2019t be home till late?\u201d Max asked once again. <\/p>\n
Blair was getting edgy with the questions. \u201cYes, it\u2019ll be late,\u201d Blair answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cTell Jim I said hello. We\u2019ll see you when you get home then,\u201d Max said before he hung up the phone. <\/p>\n
Jim smiled and said, \u201cMax, huh?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, he needed to know when we\u2019re going to be home. Why do you think that is?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe because he\u2019s just wondering about dinner,\u201d Jim suggested. <\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe, but he sounded funny, Jim. I think something is wrong,\u201d Blair said seriously. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a lot of work to do on this case, so maybe we could worry about the boys later on tonight. We\u2019ll try and get everything done as quickly as possible, so we can check on the boys. Better yet, why don\u2019t I call my dad and ask him to check on them?\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair perked right up and said, \u201cThat would be great.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim dialed his father\u2019s phone number and got the answering machine. Jim hung up and called his dad\u2019s cell phone and it went right to voice mail. \u201cMy dad seems to be unavailable. Sorry about that.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was the thought that counted. I\u2019m sure things are just fine,\u201d Blair said trying to convince himself more than anyone. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair went with Rafe, Brown, Conner and Joel and checked out the crime scene. There were a lot of leads that Jim found, but there were a lot that the others found too. They logged everything in their book and took pictures of everything. Dan Wolfe showed up to see when the bodies had been killed. Everyone moved aside so Dan could get his work done. <\/p>\n
This was a messy one. There were four bodies in all and no one had heard a thing. None of the neighbors had heard the gunshots or the commotion. The apartment was totally trashed, so it had to have been noisy. Not one damn witness to fall back on. This was going to be a hard one to prove. <\/p>\n
Jim started making a list of the victims, how they would have known each other and if they had come there often. It was very violent, so someone pissed someone else off. <\/p>\n
Dan turned to Joel and said, \u201cThey\u2019ve been dead for two to five hours. They were all shot execution style and there are no defensive wounds on anyone. So I would guess, he or she was very fast with the gun. Since no one heard anything, I would also guess there was a silencer on the gun. What do you all think?\u201d<\/p>\n
Joel said, \u201cI agree with you. Looks like a mob hit to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Conner scratched her head and said, \u201cMaybe they just want us to think it\u2019s a mob hit. Maybe it\u2019s something else completely.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got to do all of the notifications of family, so let\u2019s head back to the station and get the list of family members for all of these people,\u201d Joel suggested. <\/p>\n
Everyone left the mess for the lab boys to take care of. They were going to be busy trying to find prints that didn\u2019t belong to the victims. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
Everyone was looking up one of the people\u2019s family members when Jim heard Blair sigh very loudly. <\/p>\n
\u201cChief, what is it?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the victims was married to Larry Miller, uncle of Drew and Max Miller. We\u2019ve got to go and find him now,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cHoly shit\u2026I wonder if he had anything to do with it,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s get an address on him and find out,\u201d Blair said. He wrote down an address and asked Rafe and Brown to go with them to check him out. <\/p>\n
The four of them went to the apartment and knocked on the door. Larry Miller opened the door and said, \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to know if you know Beverly Miller,\u201d Blair said casually. <\/p>\n
\u201cSure, I know her, she\u2019s my fucking wife,\u201d Larry shouted. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no reason to raise your voice, sir. We have some bad news, you might want to sit down,\u201d Rafe said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? What happened to the dumb bitch? She was supposed to be here when I got home from work this morning, but she wasn\u2019t. Where is she?\u201d Larry yelled some more. <\/p>\n
Brown said, \u201cCalm down, Mr. Miller or we\u2019ll put you in cuffs.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh man, I should have known you were cops. Where the fuck is she and what did she do this time?\u201d Larry asked, more quietly this time. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe was murdered, sir,\u201d Jim said casually. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you mean she was murdered? When I left for work, she was fine and she was here. That was only eight hour or so ago. You must have the wrong woman\u2019s name,\u201d Larry assured them. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a picture, sir, would you care to identify her if she\u2019s your wife?\u201d Jim held up one of the pictures from the site and Larry\u2019s breath was taken in quickly. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh my god. She was just here last night. I swear to you, she was,\u201d Larry said, sounding very convincing to all of them. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe need a number for your work and we\u2019re going to call and see if you left at any time,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou have to use your id card to get from any of the rooms and they keep track of everyone that way. I never left. I can\u2019t believe it. Where was she?\u201d Larry asked, looking upset now that he knew. <\/p>\n
Jim told him the address and said, \u201cDo you know anyone there?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I do. It\u2019s my brother\u2019s house, but she wouldn\u2019t have been there. He\u2019s a fucking drug dealer. You must have the wrong information on the address,\u201d Larry assured them. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is your brother\u2019s name?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cTodd. Todd Martin is his name. He wouldn\u2019t have had anything to do with it either,\u201d Larry said. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe had a different last name then you?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, he had a different father. Why do you ask?\u201d Larry wondered where all of this was going. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry to have to tell you this, but he was murdered along side your wife,\u201d Blair explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cShit, I knew he was going to get in trouble some day from selling those damn drugs. I don\u2019t have any idea why my wife was there,\u201d Larry said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell, we\u2019re going to find out who did this and why she was there. Maybe she had a drug problem?\u201d Blair guessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe might have. Can you always tell?\u201d Larry asked. <\/p>\n
Jim shrugged and said, \u201cYou never know, sir. Do you have anyone that you would like to call?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t have anyone. My only other sibling is in prison for drug dealing. He\u2019s Thomas Miller. But I know he\u2019s still in prison because he calls all the time and asks for money,\u201d Larry informed them. <\/p>\n
\u201cAgain, we\u2019re sorry for your loss. The bodies won\u2019t be released for awhile. When they are ready, someone will call you from the morgue to set up arrangements for burial,\u201d Rafe said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe she\u2019s not here. Who\u2019s going to make my dinner every day?\u201d Larry asked no one in particular. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair just shook their head and left the man to grieve. If you could call that grieving. <\/p>\n
By the time, they got back to the station house it was almost five. Simon asked, \u201cWhy don\u2019t all of you pick it up tomorrow? Maybe you\u2019ll have some thoughts about the case while you\u2019re home eating dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n
The men all typed up their reports and put them on Simon\u2019s desk before they left for the day. By the time Jim and Blair were done it was almost seven. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh before I forget, Max called looking for the two of you. He wondered if you were still here. I told him you\u2019d be awhile yet,\u201d Simon stated. <\/p>\n
Blair went back to worrying again. Jim just sighed when he saw the look on Blair\u2019s face. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
When they arrived home, Blair said, \u201cI say we talk to the boys tonight and ask them what\u2019s up.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI say we leave them alone and let them come to us if they have trouble,\u201d Jim replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo we tell them about their uncle and aunt being killed? I mean, what if they knew them well?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, we should tell them as soon as possible. They might want to help the uncle that\u2019s still alive,\u201d Jim said, not really meaning it. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s go up there and talk to them,\u201d Blair remarked. <\/p>\n
They walked up the stairs and Jim said, \u201cThey\u2019re cooking dinner, it smells like meatloaf. We didn\u2019t have any meatloaf tv dinners in the freezer did we?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cNo. That\u2019s weird. Maybe they cooked,\u201d Blair said as he used his key to open the door. <\/p>\n
Max and Drew were standing there holding a big banner that said, \u201cHappy Anniversary, Jim and Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim looked around and saw that the table was set for the four of them and dinner smelled delicious. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you mean happy anniversary?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been here for eight months today. We thought we should celebrate with you guys,\u201d Max explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s so nice. Thank you, boys,\u201d Jim said hugging both of them. <\/p>\n
\u201cIs that what all the sneaking around was for?\u201d Blair asked happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, we were afraid you two would figure it out. Are you hungry?\u201d Drew asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYes, but we have something to tell you first. Did you know you had an aunt named Beverly Miller married to your uncle named Larry Miller?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019ve never heard of them,\u201d Max answered. <\/p>\n
Drew said, \u201cI think dad said something once about his no good brother named Larry once. But we never met him or her. Why?\u201d Drew wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe was killed tonight and so was another uncle named Todd Martin. Have you ever met him?\u201d Blair inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I would have remembered the name Todd. We\u2019ve never heard of him. What did they die of?\u201d Max questioned. <\/p>\n
They were both murdered. That\u2019s our new case,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell, we never met them, so I guess we can\u2019t help anyone out,\u201d Drew said. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you want to think about all of this before we eat dinner?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, we\u2019re fine. We didn\u2019t even know them. And besides you\u2019re our only family now,\u201d Drew answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat he said,\u201d Max agreed. <\/p>\n
They all got washed up for dinner and sat down and talked about what sneaks they had turned in to. Blair made jokes about it, but Jim knew he felt bad for accusing them of doing something wrong. <\/p>\n
Dinner was nice. The boys did an excellent job with dinner and they did all the cleaning up afterwards. Jim and Blair realized that they were happy to come home to this type of stuff anytime. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
That night in bed, Jim said, \u201cDo you feel bad for not trusting them?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cOh yeah. I feel like shit about it. You were calm and stayed cool the entire time, why is that?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cBecause I heard them planning the party. I didn\u2019t want to spoil it for you. That\u2019s why I didn\u2019t say anything to you about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou asshole,\u201d Blair socked Jim good naturedly in the arm. <\/p>\n
\u201cSorry, Chief.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDo we need to have Larry Miller meet the boys?\u201d Blair switched gears so fast that Jim was dizzy for a moment. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, we don\u2019t. They haven\u2019t met him before now, I don\u2019t see any reason behind it. Besides if they wanted to meet him, they could have asked us tonight. I don\u2019t think they\u2019re interested,\u201d Jim assured Blair. <\/p>\n
\u201cThen I\u2019m not going to worry about it. We\u2019ll just stay busy working the case and go from there,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cGoodnight Chief.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGoodnight Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n
They fell quickly into a deep slumber and didn\u2019t wake up until the next morning. They knew they were going to be busy with the case and hated leaving the boys so much, but knew it couldn\u2019t be helped. <\/p>\n
Jim asked them if they wanted to go to the funeral and both boys looked at him like he had two heads. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair had nothing to worry about. Jim was glad that there were no more secrets that Drew and Max were keeping. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n
Family Life Part 18
\nFeelings
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,338<\/p>\n
Blair sat down on his bed for some peace and quiet and began to write in his journal. <\/p>\n
Thursday, June 3<\/p>\n
How do I feel about being a family man? I\u2019ll tell you how I feel. I feel like it\u2019s the best thing that ever happened in my life and I wouldn\u2019t change it for anything in the world. I often wonder if I brow beat Jim into this life, but he honestly seems happy. I hope he is. At any rate, I\u2019m happier then I\u2019ve ever been in my life. <\/p>\n
These boys are so cool, we just love them. No, I don\u2019t know if Jim loves them or not because I\u2019ve never asked him how he feels, but I love them. They mean the world to me and I hope they\u2019ll be with us until we\u2019re old and gray. <\/p>\n
I wonder sometimes how they feel about being stuck with two guys that are gay. They don\u2019t seem to mind, but you have to wonder about it. You just have to. I wouldn\u2019t want them to feel uncomfortable in any way, but at the same time, I love having them here and don\u2019t want anything to change. I like the four of us. We make a good family. <\/p>\n
Even William has really come around to our gay lifestyle. I think he thought he would never get grandsons from Jim and he\u2019s so thrilled, that he wouldn\u2019t ever complain. Neither would I if I was him. William is lucky he got two teens that are so nice instead of two that were mouthy and moody. Some teens only can be loved by their parents, they are so evil. We lucked out. These guys are great kids for grandkids and for kids. No complaints from any of us. My mother even loves them, even though she thinks that we should have taken in younger kids so we could mold them. She always makes it sound like they\u2019re Jell-o or something. <\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been watching Jim lately and I think he\u2019s happy in this new life. He smiles a lot at work, even Conner notices. I like that he\u2019s smiling and likes things the way they are. I wouldn\u2019t want to change anything. <\/p>\n
I also watch the boys and they are growing to love us more each day. I watch them and smile with deep satisfaction knowing that we made a good choice. Drew is a little shyer then Max, but he\u2019s coming out of his shell nicely. Max on the other hand, might be giving us trouble as time goes on. He watches the girls at school with utter fascination and I know that he\u2019s going to come to us sooner or later and ask questions. <\/p>\n
Maybe we should have a talk with the boys about sex and girls. It\u2019s not like we don\u2019t know about girls. We both have been with them, we know how it feels. We also know how easy it is to fall into a sexual encounter. They need to be warned about that. Playing safe is always the best bet. Actually, abstinence is the best bet, but you don\u2019t always get that in life, so it\u2019s best to be prepared. I have to talk to Jim about talking to the boys. Jim will be embarrassed, I already know. He gets embarrassed so easily when it comes to sex. One day Conner told a very dirty joke at work and made us howl, including Jim, but he also blushed. Not many people in the bullpen blush anymore. Then he got teased because he blushed. Poor man doesn\u2019t have a chance. <\/p>\n
I haven\u2019t mentioned how much I love him lately in my writings. I love him so much it hurts sometimes. I\u2019m not sure this is a good thing all the time, but I can\u2019t live without him. I don\u2019t know how I ever made it through life minus the big lug. He\u2019s my rock and my home. He owns my heart. Forever. <\/p>\n
Conner asked me the other day if I thought Jim would make a good grandparent and it made me smile. My God, some day we could be grand-parents. What a trip. I told her that Jim would love being one and so would I. She said she knew I would, but she wondered about Jim, because he\u2019s not as much into family. I looked at her oddly and told her he was big into family. Our family. She smiled and walked off. I don\u2019t think she got it. He loves those boys, I don\u2019t care if he\u2019s told me or not. Actually he has mentioned it to me. So I do know for sure. He loves having a family almost as much as I do. <\/p>\n
When I was young, I moved all of the time, and had to make new friends and new family members. I got tired of it sometimes, but what could I do? I lived with a parent who liked to move a lot. She was a wild woman and for the most part, I had a very interesting and exciting life. But I would have given all of that up for a home with a dad in it. I really missed out on having a father and I\u2019m glad that Jim and I can give the boys this at least. We can\u2019t be mothers, but we sure as hell can give fatherhood a shot. <\/p>\n
I want to give Drew and Max the best life they\u2019ll ever dream of having. If that includes buying them a car when they turn sixteen, so be it. I\u2019ve never felt like you had to buy your kids anything, but damn it, these kids never had anything in their lives and they turned out so well. They deserve the best and the best is what we\u2019ll give them forever. <\/p>\n
I love my job. I wasn\u2019t sure how it would feel being a cop, but I love it and it\u2019s great. Simon is very good to me and tells me what a good job I\u2019m doing all the time. I think he worries about me not liking it as much as I do. I have to continually tell him how I love it. One of these days maybe he\u2019ll get it. Until then I have to just get used to him hovering over me. He\u2019s a very good man. Just look at Daryl. What a nice teen he turned into. <\/p>\n
Daryl is in college now and loving it. We\u2019re so happy for him. Jim paid part of his tuition on the sly. He did it anonymously so Simon would never feel like he owed him anything. But I know and I know how much it helped Simon and Daryl. Jim is also a good man. <\/p>\n
I went to make my car payment online the other day and it wasn\u2019t there. I mean, it wasn\u2019t fucking there. I wondered what had happened to it and I was hollering about it to Jim and he said he had paid it off for me. Just like that, he paid off my SUV. I asked him why and he said, because he loved me. What could I say about that?<\/p>\n
Jim does love me more then life itself. He says that a lot and it makes me snicker sometimes, but I honestly like when he says it. Have I mentioned lately how good he is in bed? Man, can that man make me come hard or what? He has such control over me it isn\u2019t even funny. All he has to do is touch me, and I\u2019m hard. Sometimes at work, he looks at me and I get hard. It makes working with him difficult sometimes. But that\u2019s life and I\u2019ve gotten used to it. He likes that he makes me hard too. He smells my pheromones and always smiles. He\u2019s a devil, is what he is. <\/p>\n
How do I feel about not being a teacher anymore? Well, that\u2019s harder then you might think. I love being a cop and working by Jim\u2019s side, but I miss the kids. I miss the minds that I could help fill with wonderful ideas and thoughts. Every now and then I help Drew and Max with homework and Jim will look over at me sadly while I\u2019m doing it. I must have a sad look on my face or something. I then try to brighten things up, but Jim knows me. On those nights, he holds me all through the night and doesn\u2019t seem to want to let go. I know he\u2019s torn between wanting me to teach again and staying by his side at the station. I know it\u2019s hard for him too. I feel bad for both of us. <\/p>\n
Captain Meyers at the Police Academy called me the other day while Jim was down in records. He asked me if I would be interested in teaching some classes at the Academy. I was shocked when he asked, but also very flattered. I told him I would think about it and get back to him. I would have to work three mornings a week with the cadets and I\u2019m not sure Jim would like that. How do I feel about it? I would love it. I plan on talking to Jim about it and seeing what he thinks. I just haven\u2019t had the nerve to bring it up. I don\u2019t know why I\u2019m putting it off. Maybe he\u2019ll think it\u2019s great. Wouldn\u2019t that be nice? Who am I kidding? Jim wouldn\u2019t think it was great. He would mope around for a good week, even after I told him that I wasn\u2019t going to take it. Damn it, I\u2019m going to talk to him when I get done writing in my journal. <\/p>\n
He\u2019s coming up the stairs. I\u2019m going to close this now and write some more tomorrow. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
Jim came upstairs and sat on the bed and touched Blair on the leg and he got hard instantly. Jim smiled at him and said, \u201cWhat\u2019s going on with you?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d Blair asked <\/p>\n
\u201cSomething\u2019s been on your mind all day, I could tell. When I got back from records, you were acting all different,\u201d Jim explained. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell, as a matter of fact, I have something to talk to you about, but didn\u2019t really have the nerve. I don\u2019t know how you\u2019re going to take it,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cSo just tell me and put me out of my misery. You writing in your journal didn\u2019t help my worrying any.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJim, I write in my journal every night. Or at least I try to,\u201d Blair stated. <\/p>\n
\u201cBut you were up here for about two hours. I knew something was wrong. Now tell me what it is and we\u2019ll fix it,\u201d Jim ordered. <\/p>\n
Blair kissed Jim quickly and said, \u201cIt\u2019s nothing that has to be fixed. I got a call yesterday from Captain Meyers from the Police Academy and he asked if I could teach classes for him three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for three hours each morning. I would have to be there at 7:00, so I wouldn\u2019t miss too much at the station. What do you think about it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what you were worried about? I think it\u2019s great. You would be able to teach again. You were born to teach and this would look good on your resume too. I hope you\u2019re going to take it,\u201d Jim advised. <\/p>\n
\u201cWow, I didn\u2019t think you would be on board about it,\u201d Blair said sounding somewhat relieved. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ll have to okay it with Simon of course,\u201d Jim reminded him. <\/p>\n
\u201cCaptain Meyers said that he had already cleared it with Simon. Simon is on board for it,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cHow do you feel about it?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled on one hand and scared on the other. It\u2019s been a long while since I taught any young minds and I don\u2019t know how these classes are going to be. So, it\u2019s a worry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ll do beautifully. You always do, Chief. I\u2019m real proud of you, babe,\u201d Jim said before he kissed Blair soundly. <\/p>\n
\u201cAre the boys already in bed?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYup, they both told me to tell you goodnight. It\u2019s ten o\u2019clock, Chief.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe I was up here that long. Here I worried about nothing, too,\u201d Blair said almost sighing with relief. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, how would you like to make love to me? I mean, with noise and everything? Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou got it,\u201d Jim said as he stood and stripped, making Blair laugh. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not exactly the reaction I was hoping for,\u201d Jim joked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re just so eager. You\u2019re a very sexy man, Mr. Ellison.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI might be, but you\u2019re the only one I ever want to fuck, Mr. Sandburg.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair stripped his clothing off as quickly as he could and got with the program. <\/p>\n
Jim made sweet love to Blair with all of the noises and sounds Blair liked to hear. He then made Blair last long into the night, and when he finally came, he saw stars. Jim was that fucking good at his job. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou made me see stars,\u201d Blair whispered. <\/p>\n
\u201cAre you still seeing them?\u201d Jim asked worriedly. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, just for a second or two. I\u2019m fine. That was a good time, Mr. Ellison.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnytime, Mr. Sandburg.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you realize that you were fucking a teacher?\u201d Blair inquired happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh yeah, I want to be the teacher\u2019s pet,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cFuck me like that much and you\u2019ll become my pet all right,\u201d Blair said as he curled into Jim\u2019s body for a nice night of sleep. <\/p>\n
\u201cTalk to Simon in the morning and call Meyers and tell him that you\u2019ll take the job. This is going to be great,\u201d Jim said cheerfully. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for being so supportive, Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re welcome, I\u2019m sure,\u201d Jim replied. <\/p>\n
Before long, both of the men were sleeping and having wonderful dreams, dreams that included Blair\u2019s new life too. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n
Family Life Part 19
\nWho is In Love?
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,968<\/p>\n
Max decided he was going to have to tell Jim and Blair about Misty Wagner. She was so pretty and he wanted to ask her out so bad, but didn\u2019t even know where to start. There was a dance coming up and if he could get up the nerve to ask her, it would be perfect. She was beautiful and very nice on top of that. Yes, Max was going to have to talk to Jim and Blair. The more he thought about it, the more he realized, he just wanted to talk to Blair about it. Jim wasn\u2019t as easy to talk to. It wasn\u2019t like he didn\u2019t love Jim, he just didn\u2019t feel as comfortable discussing emotions with him. <\/p>\n
When the guys got home from the station that night, Max and Drew had dinner made. They had set the table nicely and everything was set to go. <\/p>\n
\u201cWow, we could get used to this type of life. This smells great, what did you make?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI made Taco Soup. I found the recipe at school and decided you might like it. We\u2019ve never had it either, but it smells good doesn\u2019t it?\u201d Drew answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhere did you get the recipe?\u201d Jim asked Drew. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn Home EC. I love that class. I think I might want to be a cook when I am done with school,\u201d Drew pointed out. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou would be a fine one, too,\u201d Jim assured him. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you want crunchy in the soup, you crumble corn chips at the bottom of the bowl. Someone in class taught me that. Anyway, dig in,\u201d Drew said. <\/p>\n
They all dished up their bowls of Taco Soup and began to eat. Jim and Blair were making all of the yummy sounds that a person makes when they love something. This pleased Drew to no end. <\/p>\n
\u201cSince you made dinner, I insist on cleaning up the dishes,\u201d Blair said in between bites. \u201cThis is delicious.\u201d<\/p>\n
Drew smiled and said, \u201cI\u2019m so glad you like it. What about you, Jim? Do you like it too?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m having a second bowl of it right now, so that\u2019s how much I love it. Great job, kiddo. Thank you,\u201d Jim said as he chewed his food up, smiling. <\/p>\n
When they were all done, Max said, \u201cI made dessert.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re kidding. What are we having for dessert?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cDrew helped me make a pound cake. It has a pound of butter in it and ten eggs. Do you believe it? We picked up some strawberries to put over it. We cooked them up and made like an applesauce, except with strawberries,\u201d Max said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe you boys did all this for us. You\u2019re a joy to have around, have I mentioned that lately?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
Both of the boys smiled and blushed. <\/p>\n
Jim said, \u201cI agree with Blair. You take very good care of us and thank you very much.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo problemo,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you guys have a lot of homework tonight?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cBlair, I was hoping that I could talk to you alone after dinner. I need some advice and thought maybe you could help me,\u201d Max blurted out. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t get to help?\u201d Jim asked sticking his lip out in a pout. <\/p>\n
Both of the boys laughed and Max said, \u201cSure. You can help too. But Drew is going to do the dishes while I talk to you. All right, Drew?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIs everything all right, Max?\u201d Drew was worried already. <\/p>\n
\u201cEverything is dandy. Stop worrying. You\u2019re going to give yourself an ulcer.\u201d Max fussed. <\/p>\n
Jim and Blair went into the office and sat down and waited for Max to start talking. Finally he said, \u201cThere is a girl at school who is beautiful and nice and I want to ask her to a dance that is coming up in two weeks. How do I get up the nerve to ask her?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jim smiled when he realized that there was nothing wrong, Max just needed some advice. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you talk to her at school already?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes, not too often, but now and then,\u201d Max answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cTomorrow you walk up to her and ask, would you do me the honor of going to whatever dance it is in two weeks?\u201d Blair advised. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust like that?\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did you think you would have to do?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cI figured I would have to buy her a present or something first. And I didn\u2019t know what to get her,\u201d Max replied sounding every bit the young 15 he was. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo, you don\u2019t have to buy her anything. You ask her if she would like to go to the dance. Then you ask her if her parents would like to meet you and then us and that\u2019s it. She\u2019ll either say yes or no. What does she look like?\u201d Jim wondered. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou make it sound so easy. I hope it\u2019s going to be that easy. I want to take her to the dance, so badly, it hurts. She\u2019s so beautiful. She has long brown hair and the best smile you could ever put on a face. She\u2019s perfect,\u201d Max said dreamily. <\/p>\n
Blair said, \u201cRemember she is still just a person, not some goddess and she may turn you down, in which case it wasn\u2019t meant to be. But if she\u2019s smart, she\u2019ll say yes right away. My money is on you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou guys \u2018so\u2019 understand. For the dance, will one of you take us and pick us up afterwards?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
Blair said, \u201cI\u2019ll do it. I would love to be your driver and you can take her out to eat too, if you wanted to.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to ask her tomorrow morning. I can\u2019t wait, unless of course she says no,\u201d Max said, thinking way too much. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust think about yes and forget about no,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cDo you think I could get a new set of clothes to wear for the dance?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll get you a really nice suit. Don\u2019t you worry about a thing,\u201d Blair said smiling. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, guys. You\u2019re both the best,\u201d Max said leaving the room. <\/p>\n
When they walked out of the office, Drew was still doing dishes. Blair walked over and said, \u201cI\u2019ll take over here.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou will?\u201d Drew asked happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re done talking with Max, so I\u2019ve got nothing but time,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
The next day in the hallway near his locker Misty walked by and he said, \u201cMisty, could I talk to you for a moment?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSure, Max, what\u2019s up?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to know if you would like to go to the Spring Dance with me in two weeks,\u201d Max asked as calmly as he could. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh Max, that would be great. My mom and dad would have to meet you first, but I don\u2019t think that\u2019s a problem, do you?\u201d Misty asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cNot a problem at all. My parents would like to meet them also if that would be all right,\u201d Max added. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey would like that very much,\u201d Misty answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have two dads; do you think that\u2019s going to be a problem?\u201d Max asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cMy parents are very nice people, they won\u2019t judge. They would love to meet your two dads. Should we set up a date to meet?\u201d Misty asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cHere is my number, why don\u2019t you ask them when is a good time to meet up and we\u2019ll make plans after that,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for asking me, Max. I just know we\u2019re going to have great fun,\u201d Misty said happily. <\/p>\n
Max walked down the hall with a huge smile on his face. He was happier then he had ever been. First he got a real home and now he was going to go on his first date. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
When Jim and Blair walked through the doors, Drew was sitting at the table doing homework and Max was no where around. <\/p>\n
Blair said, \u201cHi Drew, where is Max?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s talking to his girlfriend about meeting you guys some night. He was gushing. So I had to do my work down here,\u201d Drew said kiddingly. <\/p>\n
Jim said, \u201cI\u2019ll make dinner, you relax.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
Blair walked up the stairs and knocked on the door to Max and Drew\u2019s bedroom. \u201cCome in,\u201d Max called out. <\/p>\n
Blair walked in and said, \u201cWhen you\u2019re off the phone, we\u2019d like to talk to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBlair, Misty\u2019s folks would like to meet you this Sunday, would that be all right?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be fine. Just find out a time and place and we\u2019ll meet up,\u201d Blair said easily. <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you,\u201d Max said as he went back to talking to Misty. <\/p>\n
Blair walked downstairs with a smile on his face and was thrilled that Misty had said yes. <\/p>\n
\u201cGuess what Misty\u2019s middle name is?\u201d Drew asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Jim inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cMisty Dawn. Doesn\u2019t that sound funny? Like a weather forecast or something,\u201d Drew said laughing. <\/p>\n
\u201cDrew, it\u2019s not nice to make fun of people\u2019s names. I think it sounds nice,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, I just couldn\u2019t help it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Max came walking down the stairs and said, \u201cWe\u2019re set up for Sunday at the zoo with Misty\u2019s mom and dad. They\u2019re names are Bob and Susan Wagner. Misty is very excited about meeting you two.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWait a minute. What about me?\u201d Drew asked sounding hurt. <\/p>\n
\u201cDrew, they want to meet my parents, not you,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cMax, Drew can come with us, it\u2019s not that big of a deal. It\u2019ll be fun. We all like the zoo, so it\u2019ll be a nice family day,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, besides Misty said she wanted to meet Drew,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWoo hoo, I\u2019m going to meet the famous Misty Dawn,\u201d Drew said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, make him stop being a jerk,\u201d Max pleaded. <\/p>\n
\u201cDrew you\u2019re going to be on your best behavior when we go. You don\u2019t call her by her middle name, once, am I understood?\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cUnderstood. Max, you are no fun,\u201d Drew teased before he went back to his homework once again. <\/p>\n
A very happy Max went to do his and smiled at Jim and Blair on the way. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
The next two weeks flew by and Jim said, \u201cSo do we have a talk with him about sex yet?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s not going to be alone with her, I think we\u2019re safe for the time being anyhow. We\u2019ll hold off on the talk until it\u2019s time for both of them to hear it,\u201d Blair decided. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to teach him the basics about dancing,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh my God, of course we do. We\u2019ll do that tonight,\u201d Blair answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to have to take him to the flower shop for all the essentials,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh hell, that\u2019s right. She needs a corsage and he needs a boutonniere. We\u2019ll do that tonight. God, I\u2019m glad you thought of it. At least we bought his suit and he\u2019s ready to go. Let\u2019s just pray he didn\u2019t grow any since we got it,\u201d Blair teased. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt is funny how he keeps growing out of things. So does Drew. It must be the good life, eh?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cMust be,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
When they got home that night they took Max over to the flower shop for what he needed. Drew stayed home doing homework and said he would be bored at the flower shop. Max had to call and ask Misty what color her dress was. He found out it was pink, so it would go with a lot of the corsages that were there. <\/p>\n
Blair said, \u201cI like these ones. They are called nosegays even though they fit around the wrist.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis one is gorgeous, you guys look at it,\u201d Max chose one and it was beautiful. It was pink and white and would no doubt go with what she was wearing. Jim looked at the price and about swallowed his tongue. Things had sure gone up since he was young. <\/p>\n
Blair said, \u201cMax, now you need a boutonniere that matches her flowers. So you\u2019re going to have to wear pink too.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s fine with me, man,\u201d Max answered and Jim burst out laughing. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe sounds more like you every day. It just sounded cute,\u201d Jim confessed. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh did you hear that Blair, we sound cute?\u201d Max joked. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh that\u2019s us all right, cute as buttons,\u201d Blair teased back. <\/p>\n
Jim looked at some flowers in a vase and Blair said, \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSomething for Misty\u2019s mom, Sue. It only seems right that she will get flowers too,\u201d Jim answered. <\/p>\n
\u201cWow, you\u2019re good,\u201d Max remarked and smiled. <\/p>\n
Once everything was paid for, they walked to the car. <\/p>\n
As Jim drove home, Max said, \u201cThank you so much for everything, Jim and Blair. You\u2019re making this first time very memorable. I\u2019m never going to forget it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re taking a bunch of pictures too, so don\u2019t think it stops at this. We\u2019re proud parents, we want photo\u2019s,\u201d Blair kidded. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s fine with me, I want pictures too. It\u2019s something I want to remember forever,\u201d Max said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust think, only one more day of school and then it\u2019s the big night. Tomorrow will fly by, you wait and see,\u201d Jim assured Max. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m probably going to be a spaz in the next day so thank you once again for everything and I hope I don\u2019t embarrass either of you,\u201d Max said. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019d never embarrass either of us, so stop worrying. Everything is going to be fine and you\u2019re going to have a great time. Wait and see,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
They got home and Blair taught Max the basics about dancing, while Jim put all of the flowers in the refrigerator to keep fresh. There was some teasing from Drew, but other then that it went well. Jim took a picture of Blair teaching him for their album. It was something they would want to remember forever too. <\/p>\n
Later that night they watched a movie on DVD and had fun eating popcorn, laughing and just spending time together. Jim and Blair loved these special moments.<\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
The next night they drove Max over to pick up Misty and he arrived to find her in a beautiful dress. Max handed her the nosegay and explained what to do with it and she was very pleased. Then he handed the dozen roses to Mrs. Wagner and she hugged him for them. The roses matched Misty\u2019s dress too. Jim stood back and took about seven or eight pictures of the couple. Then he took one of the Wagner\u2019s with the kids and they took one of Jim and Blair with the kids. Jim and Blair didn\u2019t want to forget this night either. <\/p>\n
Max helped Misty get into the SUV and they were off for the dance. The two of them mumbled things to each other in the back seat but they didn\u2019t talk to Jim or Blair. <\/p>\n
When they arrived, Jim said, \u201cWe\u2019ll be here at midnight, as we planned, Max.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, guys. We\u2019ll see you in four hours,\u201d Max said as he got out and helped Misty get out. <\/p>\n
They both noticed that he was quite the gentlemen. This made them proud. <\/p>\n
On the drive home, Blair said, \u201cIs it just me, or did this make you want to cry?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt made me tear up, yes,\u201d Jim replied. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe time is going so fast. We\u2019ve had them for eight months and it seems like just yesterday,\u201d Blair insisted. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure it seems longer to them,\u201d Jim teased. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou know they love being with us as much as we love it,\u201d Blair joked back. <\/p>\n
\u201cI know. Let\u2019s not forget them at midnight,\u201d Jim joked some more. <\/p>\n
Blair laughed and then blew a kiss to his main man. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
At midnight, Jim and Blair picked Max and Misty up and heard them talking non-stop about the dance. Anyone that could hear knew they had a wonderful time. There was no need to ask if they did. When Jim drove up to the Wagner\u2019s house he parked and waited for Max to do his thing. <\/p>\n
Max opened the door and helped Misty get out of the SUV again. When he got her up to the porch, he kissed her cheek and then she walked in the door and he walked towards the SUV. <\/p>\n
Once he was in he said, \u201cThat was the best time I\u2019ve ever had. I\u2019ve never been to a dance before. Thank you for teaching me the steps, because she\u2019s a good dancer. We had such a good time. Everyone was jealous of my date. She was the most beautiful one there.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re glad you had a good time. You\u2019ll have to tell Drew all about it, because he was dying to know what was happening while you were gone,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to tell him that his first dance is going to be the best thing in the world. Thank you for everything,\u201d Max gushed. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou are most welcome, Max,\u201d Blair said happily. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe loved doing it for you,\u201d Jim answered. <\/p>\n
You\u2019re the best parents anyone could ever ask for. Even Misty said she was very impressed with both of you. I can\u2019t wait to get home and tell Drew,\u201d Max said cheerfully. <\/p>\n
They drove up and Max was out of the SUV like a bullet. Jim and Blair laughed and followed at a much slower pace. Jim kissed Blair and said, \u201cGood job, Chief.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, back at ya,\u201d Blair replied. <\/p>\n
They walked upstairs to hear the boys laughing and talking about the dance. Then Jim and Blair showed them all of the pictures on the computer. <\/p>\n
It turned out to be a wonderful night for everyone. <\/p>\n
The End<\/p>\n
TACO SOUP 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
\n1 onion, chopped
\n1 pkg taco seasonings
\n1 pkg dry Ranch seasoning
\n2 large cans diced tomatoes, undrained
\n1 can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
\n1 can black beans
\n1 can pinto beans
\n1 can whole kernel corn
\nBrown meat and onion. Drain. Add seasonings. Drain beans and corn. Add to meat along with tomatoes. Simmer until well blended and hot. Eat and enjoy.
\nAdd a bit of grated cheese or sour cream and this simple soup is perfect for cold nights. <\/p>\n
POUND CAKE 1 lb. butter
\n10 egg whites
\n1 lb. sugar
\n1 lb. flour
\n10 egg yolks
\n1\/2 teaspoon mace
\n2 tbsp. brandy, rum, lemon or vanilla flavoring
\nHave the eggs at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. When eggs are at room temperature, break and separate eggs cleanly into two bowls, one for yolks and one for whites.
\nIn a separate bowl, cream the butter, adding sugar gradually while beating; then add yolks of eggs beaten until thick and lemon colored, whites of eggs beaten until stiff and dry, flour, mace, and brandy, rum or vanilla.
\nBeat vigorously for 2 or 3 minutes at medium speed, until cake batter forms ribbons when the beater is lifted up from bowl.
\nBake in a deep loaf pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325\u00b0F; or if to be used to cut out in little cake shapes for decorating, bake thirty to thirty five minutes in a shallow pan. Test cake by inserting a wooden toothpick into the center 3\/4 through the baking time; cake is done if toothpick comes out clean. <\/p>\n
Family Life Part 20
\nA Day in the Life
\nBy Patt<\/p>\n
Word Count: 2,802<\/p>\n
Blair told Jim how wonderful it was to keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings, so Jim decided he would try it for a day and see how it went. He sort of felt stupid writing in one, but he wanted to make Blair happy, so he was going to do it. <\/p>\n
May 5th, <\/p>\n
This is my first and probably only entry in this journal. I don\u2019t know anything about keeping one and feel somewhat foolish doing it. <\/p>\n
Let me see, I\u2019ve got to talk about feelings and thoughts. Something I hate doing unless Blair is making me do it. I\u2019d rather go to the dentist and have a tooth pulled then talk about feelings. Oh geeze, where should I start?<\/p>\n
First of all, I talked to my dad this morning and he was in an excellent mood. Steven is coming back from Japan and dad is excited for him to meet Max and Drew. I swear dad likes them as much as we do. He\u2019s crazy about having grandchildren and doesn\u2019t seem to mind that they aren\u2019t blood. He\u2019s been really nice to the boys. He takes them places and buys them things. You couldn\u2019t ask for a better grampa then my dad. He makes a much better grampa then he did a dad. Maybe he feels like he has a lot to make up for. He was a pretty lousy dad. I don\u2019t try and look for negative things, but he was mean and thoughtless most of the time. Steven and I were lucky to get out alive. Oh all right, that\u2019s a slight exaggeration, but we didn\u2019t have a good life. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to me that Max and Drew have a great one. I don\u2019t want to be anything like my dad was back then. Blair says I\u2019m not, so I guess I\u2019ll have to believe him. <\/p>\n
Blair is teaching at the Academy and he loves it. I have to work without him three mornings a week, but it\u2019s not too bad. I don\u2019t go in until 8:00 and he starts at 10:00. So I have no complaints about that. Plus, he\u2019s so fucking happy, that we\u2019re all happy too. The boys and I noticed after three days of teaching, he was like another person. Happier then we had ever seen him. I\u2019m not sure how that makes me feel. Okay, I am sure, but maybe that\u2019s one of those things that I don\u2019t want to share. He loves teaching. I knew he would love it back at the academy doing what he loves more then anything. It won\u2019t be long and he\u2019ll want to do it full time and I\u2019ll be on my own. I won\u2019t like it, but I would stand aside so that Blair could be happy. First of all, I\u2019m ten years older, so I\u2019ll be retiring before he will even think about it. That would leave him all alone at the station with Brown, Rafe and Conner. That\u2019s like a life sentence right there. Yes, I\u2019m making jokes in my journal. It\u2019s mine, I\u2019m allowed. No one\u2019s reading it but me. God, I hope not anyway. I\u2019m not even making sure I\u2019m spelling things right. <\/p>\n
Back to Blair teaching, I think it would be a great idea if he taught full time and didn\u2019t even work at the station any more. Would I like it? No. Would I wish he had his dream job? Yes. That would be one with teaching young minds what they need to know. I\u2019m going to ask him how he feels about that one of these days, but I\u2019m afraid of his answer, so I\u2019m not rushing. <\/p>\n
I love Blair so much, it\u2019s unbelievable. I never thought I could love anyone the right way and here comes Blair Sandburg showing me how it\u2019s done. He\u2019s shown me how to grow in many areas, not just my dick. Yes, another joke. I love him so much that I would give up everything for him. I would move to another city so he could teach at a college. I would move anywhere and do anything he wanted to. I\u2019m that whipped. The guys at work call me a wuss and I growl at them, but they\u2019re right. I am pussy whipped, only they have no idea how great Blair pussy is. Another joke. Alright, so I don\u2019t get pussy anymore, this is fine, because I like what I\u2019m getting much, much more. I tried like hell with Carolyn to make her happy and come to find out, I just didn\u2019t like being with women. I had been with men before Blair, so it wasn\u2019t out of the blue. But man, I never felt for one of them like I do for him. I\u2019m in this, hook, line and sinker. I sink into him every chance I get. Oh man, another joke. Maybe I\u2019m a comedian. <\/p>\n
Blair is so good to me, it isn\u2019t even funny. He treats me like I\u2019m a king and makes me feel good all the time. Not just in bed either. He\u2019s such a great man. He\u2019s good with the boys and he\u2019s good with my family too. My dad thinks that Blair is the best thing that even happened in my life and dad is correct. But there was a time where dad didn\u2019t feel that way. It took Blair some time to talk sense into dad. I knew he could and would. Now my dad is wild about him and so is everyone at work too. <\/p>\n
That starts a whole different thought. Conner loves Blair. She thinks of him as her best friend in the world. Even if he sometimes goes nuts with her calling him Sandy. He puts up with it, because he really likes Conner. When she\u2019s over playing poker he calls her Megan and that always makes her smile that special smile that she has for her best friend. One time Rafe told me that I should watch out for her, she had a thing for Blair, but I watched and I realized she needed him as her best friend more then anything in the world. So I knew I would never have to worry about the two of them. <\/p>\n
Rafe is another story. He tries to start trouble between me and Blair all the time. I think it might be his way of dealing with us being gay and all. I don\u2019t think he likes it. But he stands behind us all the time at work, so I don\u2019t need to worry about that, but he stopped talking to me like a friend when he found out we were gay. Some people do that. A lot of people at the station treat us badly, but we try to just ignore them. It\u2019s part of life. <\/p>\n
Joel is and always will be one of my best friends. He\u2019s a kidder and a kind man at the same time. He puts up with no ones shit and I love that about him. He\u2019s stood his ground about me and Blair more then once. Conner told us after the fact. People don\u2019t mess with him. He\u2019s a really nice guy unless you cross him. You don\u2019t want to make him mad. You won\u2019t like him when he\u2019s mad. Sort of like The Hulk. Oh look, now I\u2019m making comic book jokes. <\/p>\n
I wonder if I\u2019ve been up here long enough. Blair told me I had to give it a fair chance. I\u2019m giving it a fair chance. Blah, blah, blah. <\/p>\n
How do I feel about Simon? Well, Simon is my best friend other then Blair. He\u2019s there for me during thick and thin and will always be. We\u2019ll probably be retiring at the same time, so we\u2019ll be able to go fishing together while Blair is still working. That\u2019s the bad thing about being with someone ten years younger then yourself. You retire and they can\u2019t. I really like Simon and I adore his son, Daryl. He\u2019s such a good kid. He comes over to visit our boys from time to time and I like that he does. He\u2019s a good outside influence for sure. <\/p>\n
Brown has been quiet at the station lately. Something might be up with him. But he hasn\u2019t said anything to me, so I don\u2019t poke my nose into his business. Not my thing. I really like him, though. He\u2019s a good soul. Good hearted and a good friend. <\/p>\n
My mother-in-law leaves a lot to be desired. I\u2019m pissed at her right now because she has two grandchildren and she\u2019s not here. She\u2019s off visiting with friends and seeing the world. She doesn\u2019t think of them as her real grandchildren and that\u2019s too bad, because she\u2019s missing a lot. Not to mention all she misses not seeing Blair from time to time. She\u2019s a mess, but she\u2019s our mess, so we have to love her no matter what. I do love her, I\u2019m just mad at her right now. I\u2019ll get over it. <\/p>\n
I can hear Max upstairs telling Drew that I\u2019m writing in a journal and they\u2019re teasing me. They forget that I can hear them from time to time. Now Max is saying he thinks a journal is a good thing to keep. Aha, he must have remembered about my hearing. He\u2019s a good kid. Great in school, sports, with friends and a nice boyfriend to Misty. He really likes her. I hate to see him get so serious, so soon because then we have to have a sex talk with him. I dread that day. I\u2019m very proud of him and I\u2019m glad that Blair talked me into doing this. We make great parents. It was the best of choices. <\/p>\n
Drew is a little bit quieter then Max, but he\u2019s coming out of his shell. He\u2019s a great kid too. Wants to be a cook when he\u2019s out of school. I\u2019ve tasted his cooking and it\u2019s fantastic. He\u2019s good already and he\u2019s only 13. He\u2019s such a nice boy to have around. He\u2019s funny, too. He makes me and Blair laugh all the time. I\u2019m really glad that they found us and we found them. <\/p>\n
Okay, this is enough of this journal writing. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s my thing. I\u2019m not good with sharing things. I should have Blair read this and then he\u2019ll realize how bad I am at it. But then again, he would read all of the mushy stuff I wrote about how much I love him and then he\u2019d hold that over my head. My little head. Another joke, I am a comedian. <\/p>\n
I might try another night and see if it feels easier, but this seemed forced. I don\u2019t think it was for me. Can\u2019t say I didn\u2019t try. <\/p>\n
~~~~~<\/p>\n
Jim walked down the stairs and found Blair playing cards with Max and Drew. \u201cHey, did you forget about me?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thought a hole swallowed you up, up there,\u201d Drew said laughing. <\/p>\n
Blair laughed and added, \u201cYou were up there a long while, Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou told me to write down everything I was thinking about, so I did. But I don\u2019t think it\u2019s for me. You can read it and you can see it\u2019s not my style,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cTake over my hand, while I go check it out. I want to see what you did up there this whole time,\u201d Blair handed over his cards and smiled. <\/p>\n
Jim sat down and began to play 5000 Rummy with the boys. They all loved that game. Jim and Blair had even taught Drew and Max\u2019s friends how to play. So sometimes there were six or eight players. <\/p>\n
They played for some time while Blair was upstairs. Blair came walking down and said, \u201cDrew and Max, do you mind if we play cards tomorrow night? I need to talk to Jim.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSure, we\u2019re going to get ready for bed anyhow. It\u2019s almost ten,\u201d Max said getting up and cleaning up the mess on the table. <\/p>\n
Jim looked over at Blair wondering what was wrong. Blair\u2019s heartbeat was going a little faster then normal and this worried Jim. <\/p>\n
The boys went upstairs and Blair said, \u201cLet\u2019s lock up down here and then we\u2019ll talk upstairs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now Jim was officially worried. Had he said something terrible about someone in that stupid journal? He just knew it was something that was going to come back and bite him in the ass. <\/p>\n
He locked up the windows and doors and turned off all of the lights and went into the bathroom to get ready for bed. Once he was done, he headed up the stairs. Blair was already in bed holding Jim\u2019s journal. <\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, what did I say that pissed you off?\u201d Jim asked. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou didn\u2019t piss me off at all. First of all, I want to tell you that you keep a very nice journal. I want you to start writing in it every night. And from now on, it\u2019s only for you to read. This was the one and only time I\u2019m allowed. I loved all of your thoughts and your feelings about everyone. I almost agreed with everything you said, except the part about my mom. I think she does like the boys; she\u2019s just fighting us being a couple. She\u2019ll get over it. I\u2019m glad that you let your dad into your heart finally. I thought it was a lost cause for a long while, but it worked out great, didn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, it did. What\u2019s wrong?\u201d Jim asked knowing there was more to come. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, I love you so much and I think you don\u2019t know how much I love you,\u201d Blair said easily. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you talking about? I know you love me. You tell me all the time,\u201d Jim said. <\/p>\n
\u201cBut you sounded like a man that is in love with someone that doesn\u2019t love him back,\u201d Blair stated. <\/p>\n
\u201cOh, I did it wrong then. I adore you. And I know you adore me. You tell me almost every day, Blair. I love when you tell me. I also love when you fuck me. That shows me who is boss and who owns my heart too. So I love those nights a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSo you\u2019re sure of my love?\u201d Blair inquired. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou could show me how much you love me right now,\u201d Jim teased. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, I\u2019m serious. Are you sure of my love?\u201d Blair asked. <\/p>\n
Jim stood up and stripped his boxers and tee shirt as quickly as he could and got into bed. He was already hard from just talking about sex. <\/p>\n
He then stripped Blair of his clothing and started giving Blair a blow job, like no other he had received. \u201cWait a minute, I\u2019m supposed to be assuring you.\u201d Blair said in between deep breaths. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet me fucking drive, here,\u201d Jim growled and started to make love to Blair like he had never done before. He lubed Blair\u2019s ass quickly and didn\u2019t even wait to see if Blair was ready and slid into home base. <\/p>\n
Jim fucked him strong and hard and with each thrust he whispered, \u201cYou\u2019re mine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blair smiled big time and Jim knew he had done the right thing. Blair was feeling insecure so Jim fixed it right away. <\/p>\n
Jim stroked Blair\u2019s cock fast and hard until Blair came with a small squeak. Jim then pounded Blair\u2019s ass until he was finished and shot his come into that tight, warm channel. <\/p>\n
Blair just lay there wondering if every couple was this fucking happy when Jim pulled out and got the wipes to clean them both up with. When he was done, he pulled Blair into his arms and held him so close, that Blair would never wonder about things again. <\/p>\n
\u201cJim, I don\u2019t want to teach full time. I like being your partner. Maybe when you retire I could think about it, but not now. I really like being your partner.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGood. I\u2019m glad to hear it, Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd Brown is having some trouble with his wife. That\u2019s why he\u2019s been so quiet, lately. Don\u2019t worry about him, they\u2019ll work things out, I\u2019m sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGlad to hear it, babe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs far as Rafe is concerned, he\u2019s an ass. He\u2019s missing our on our friendship so it\u2019s his loss,\u201d Blair said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, Blair.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI know that. I love you, back.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I know that.\u201d Jim said before he kissed him goodnight. <\/p>\n
Blair relaxed into Jim\u2019s arms and fell asleep almost instantly while Jim lay awake for a while listening to all of the heartbeats in the house. This was his home and those heartbeats were his family. He was the luckiest son-of-a-bitch alive. <\/p>\n
The end<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Family Life Part 11 The Fair By Patt Patt This idea was sent to me by Helena. Thank you, sweetie. I was at a standstill. Now ideas are flopping all over in my brain. Scary, I know. LOL Word Count: … Continue reading