Prologue CDLWY 10

Where had the two years gone?  Justin and Brian sat on the veranda.  Brian had Gage William on his lap. Taylor stood beside them trying to make her little brother laugh. Justin came out of the house and the little girl ran to him.  “Papa, it’s my birthday tomorrow.” She smiled up at Justin.

“Yes, Sunny, you will be three tomorrow. And your brother will be two in a couple weeks.  Where did the time go?” He picked up the little one named after him.

Brian set Gage down and he waddled away.  They had ‘fenced’ in this area as soon as Taylor started walking so she could roam and now Gage could too, under the watchful eyes of his grandfathers.   The door opened again and this time Brinn walked out. At 14 she was stunning. Brian and Justin were glad they lived on the vineyard where it was difficult for groupies to hang out but Brinn really wasn’t interested anyway.  Most high school boys just didn’t interest her. Although she may think they were cute, they were just too immature for her. She had finished college this year, completing three degrees. She was still not sure what she was going to do in the fall and Brian and Justin weren’t pushing her right now but they knew Brinn needed a goal or trouble of some kind would soon occur..

Chantel, Brinn’s long time best friend was working at a camp for the summer and her oldest brother, Tim, was off to college so Danny was her only friend in the area.  Justin and Brian hadn’t restricted their time together. They trusted both of them. He was the one boy that Brinn had connected with and they were good for each other. Although Danny felt safe and secure in his life with Marcus and Dan, his sexuality was still turbulent for him.  As much as he wanted to explore his homosexuality, it scared him. He had gone through therapy to deal with the pain and fear he had after being used so young but he was always conflicted.

Dan and Marcus nurtured him and he had come a long way. They loved having him in their lives but Marcus wanted a baby in the worst way.  After a failed surrogate attempt and two failed adoptions Marcus told Dan he was done. He couldn’t go through the heartache again. They had their son and he would be enough for them. Dan had actually started backing off at work.  He wasn’t ready to retire but he was ready to have employees do the traveling now.

John and Tony had already lived here for two years and the LIghthouse Inn was a big success.  John was staying busy with day flights but was rarely gone overnight. When he had to be gone it was only for one night.  They had agreed they were meant to be together and they both were working hard at their marriage.

Peter and Becca were playing with the idea of moving to California.  They missed their family. Grandma Claire and her husband, Don, traveled most of the time now that they were retired  so, although they loved living in Britin it might be time to join the family on the West coast. 

Molly and Tyler had finished their house and now Brenda lived in the mother in law suite connected to it.  Tyler was gone from time to time with work so it was great having her around to help with the kids. Molly was busier than she could handle on her own so she had just hired an assistant.  She couldn’t wait to see where the business would go.

The apartment above Wine and Design was getting new occupants.  Molly’s new assistant, Isabella, and her husband, Seth were moving in.  Seth was a musician who did some traveling but he spent a lot of time writing and selling his music.  Gus and Brian had looked into his background and offered him the position as manager of Wine and Design giving him lots of flexibility and he was thrilled to have the opportunity to perform some of his music while still contributing to the family.  

Gus was glad to have the new couple in place.  He loved to go and perform but he didn’t have time to be there every weekend but he was so busy with his construction building. He put his family first in his life.   With a three year old and a two year old in the house, Shelby had her hands full and was so glad to have Gus so committed to their life together. They hadn’t told anyone yet but baby number three was on the way and would be there by Christmas.  

“Papa, I love you!,” Taylor said as she wrapped her arms around Justin’s neck.  

“Oh, Sunny, I love you, too!” Justin handed her to Brian who sat on the bench swing and went to get Gage before he got himself in trouble. He carried the little boy back and sat next to Brian.  There was definitely more silver in Brian’s hair these days but Justin couldn’t keep his fingers out of it, loving the flex that gleamed in the light.

“Why do I feel like I am being devoured right now?” Brian smiled as he pulled Justin in for a kiss.

“Later, I promise.” Justin said as he touched Brian’s cheek.

“Kiss, Papa.  Me kiss.” Gage said and Justin obliged, pulling the little boy close for a second before the boy started wiggling, never wanting to sit still.

Justin said as he  looked at Brian, “What could make life better?”

 

“As soon as Brinn can find her path, we can all relax.

 

 

Chapter 1 

Danny heard rocks fling outside the house.  Brinn was pulling her four wheeler up to the house as she did most days.  They spent most of their days together. Brinn was helping him with one of his classes while she got away from her house.  Most days they were alone a good part of the day. Dan sometimes popped in around lunch but he usually was too busy at the office next door.

Brinn looked beautiful as always.  She didn’t use a lot of makeup like so many girls her age. Danny wished he liked her like that.  It would make life so much easier. He had wondered what it would be like to really kiss her , well to kiss anyone, and he was fairly sure one of these days, soon, he would find out. Brinn had suggested that and a lot more but he knew she was too young and he knew as much as he loved his best friend, it wasn’t that kind of love.  

“Hey, Tia,” when she had returned from college she had asked him to call her by her real first name when they were alone.  It was kind of their little secret and it made her feel closer to her mom. Danny knew she hadn’t been able to see her mother in the last four years and he knew she was doing her best to connect with her.  He knew she had an email for her but she hadn’t connected yet out of loyalty to her dads. He knew there was a long history between the three of them and he knew she had the right to be nervous. Her dads were not going to give in to this.

“Hey, Danny,” she hugged him.  “What should we do today? Do you have another assignment due or can we plan something fun.”

“I was hoping you would look at the paper I finished, please?”  Danny kissed her on the cheek and she sat down by his open computer.  

“Why don’t you make some sandwiches and whatever for lunch and then when I look at this we can go for a picnic.  We haven’t gone all the way to that little waterfall yet. That would be a perfect place to spend the day. Maybe we could even swim. “Just get lunch together. You know what I like.”

Danny had packed a backpack with food and then quickly reviewed Brinn’s suggestions, making changes as he went. 30 minutes later, each on a four wheeler, they were heading up the mountain.   They had both told their parents they were going on a picnic but hadn’t given details. Although they knew exactly where they were heading, they hadn’t been specific with their dads. They knew they would be told not to go there or at least not to go swimming but they were both excellent swimmers and they weren’t going to be stupid. They left the four wheelers when it got too rugged for them to ride and Danny put on the backpack while Brinn grabbed a first aid kit and a large towel and off they went.

Brinn had been planning this since the beginning of summer.  Sure she had seen lots of pictures of naked men in her biology textbooks and had seen live naked men in her art classes but she wanted to explore and she thought if she did this right, it would be beneficial to both her and Danny if he didn’t chicken out.  

Justin had gotten the text from Brinn about the time Shelby arrived to pick up the kids.  She had asked them to watch the two while she ran into town and did some errands. Of course, Gus had been out early on a building sight but he promised to be home on time to help with the birthday party.  He was also in charge of picking up the birthday present. He planned on being home early enough to start assembling it. It was really presents for both of the children. It was a playset that one of Gus’ employees was going to help him set up this afternoon.  He knew his dads were hopeless when it came to that kind of stuff and, although Dan and Tyler would have helped he decided to just ask one of his crew. He missed Kam. He had moved away last month. He had decided to go to college and had reconnected with his sister so things were looking good for him.  When Kam had left, Gus told him he was always welcome. He had turned into a good worker and had done well running Wine and Design for them but now it was time for him to do something for himself.

Shelby had texted Gus that the doctor had confirmed what they knew.  She was pregnant again and they couldn’t be happier but so far she had been feeling really sick this time around. Maybe that meant it was another girl since she was sick with Taylor.  Oh well, she couldn’t get enough of Gus which didn’t bother either of them. They would tell everyone tomorrow at the birthday/4th of July party, if she could stop throwing up long enough.  She rushed to the bathroom, hoping the kids would stay out of trouble for a few minutes. At least after tomorrow she hoped maybe Brenda would help her out a bit and Justin was always willing to help and of course Brinn was available.  It even crossed her mind that maybe Marcus would want to help out a morning a week while she was so sick. He loved those kids so much and he was very good with them. As Shelby threw up she realized she would take any help she could get.

Justin smiled as Shelby drove away.  He would check on her in a little while.  Just looking at her he was fairly sure there was another baby on the way and this time she was having morning sickness again. He guessed they would make it official tomorrow but if they didn’t he would talk to her quietly and see how he could help. Brian came out of the office and looked around the quiet house.  

“I thought I heard Shelby.  She left in a hurry.”

“Morning sickness and two little ones will do that.” Justin smiled at him.

“Morning….she’s pregnant?”

“She didn’t tell me but I can tell from the look on her face.  I am going to check on her later. She looked pretty green. But you know what that means?”

Brian looked at him from across the kitchen island,  “What does that mean?”

“You and I will have another little one to snuggle with.” Justin stretched over the counter and Brian met him halfway.   As they separated Brian scrunched his face in pain. “What is it, Brian?”

“Old age.  I just stretched wrong.  Remember I am a couple years older than you are.”

Justin walked around to Brian’s side, “A couple?” He turned Brian so he once again leaned over the counter and Justin started working on Brian’s lower back. He sighed as Justin worked the twinge and soon one of his hands had moved to the front of his jeans and he sighed as Justin’s skilled hand worked him into a different kind of tension.

“God, I am glad you never change.” Brian pressed against Justin and continued, “Brinn gone for lunch?”

“Yes, she and Danny are having a picnic.”

“Well, I know what I want to eat.” He turned and grabbed Justin’s ass.

“Really, I mean you really want to….god, it has been a long time since we did that.”  Justin and Brian never went more than a day or two without having sex but they seemed to get into more routine sex lately.  He wasn’t complaining because anything with Brian was wonderful but just the thought of his tongue….Justin shivered.

“Well, let’s go see if I still know how to do it right.”

“I have no doubt you do, Baby.  None at all!’

Danny and Brinn sat down on a fallen tree.  They were almost there but decided to take time to get some water.  Brinn opened a bottle and after taking a big swig she passed it on to him.  They passed it back and forth a couple times and then as Brinn took the empty bottle from Danny she held his hand. 

“Ready to go the rest of the way?” Brinn pulled him to his feet.

“Sure,” Danny squeezed her hand. He wasn’t sure exactly what she was thinking but they walked silently the rest of the way.  When they arrived they each dropped what they were carrying and walked to the edge of the stream. The waterfall splashed them as they stood there.

“Danny?”

“Yes, Tia?” he looked down in her beautiful blue eyes.  

“Will you kiss me?”

“I kiss you all the time.”

“I mean really kiss me. I know you aren’t interested in girls that way but I want to know what it is like and I know you don’t have experience with it either.  Can’t we just practice on each other?” She reached up and touched his cheek. “Please, Danny. My dads would never let me date someone I was attracted to and Danny, you are the only boy I’m not related to that I love.”

“Tia, I…. would you mind if I don’t say yes or no?  You know I love you but to just all the sudden kiss you like that would be odd so I would rather sort of build up to it.  Damn, that makes me sound like some fag, scaredy cat.”

Brinn hugged him.  Over the years he had told her about getting raped by that old man who laughed while he cried.  She would have killed the guy if she knew who he was. Danny didn’t dare love someone because he was scared of sex.  She looked up at him and brought her lips to his and left them there for a moment as her hand was on his cheek. As she stepped back she smiled up at him.  “I’m in no rush.”

Danny hugged her tight, “I love you, Tia.  Maybe if you never find a guy to love you will marry me and we can be best friends forever.”

“We will be best friends forever, no matter what!  Let’s eat and then we can take a swim.” Brinn smiled up at him and spread out the blanket.  After they ate some sandwiches and chips, Danny pulled out a container with cookies.

“Tia, I remember how much you like Brenda’s snickerdoodles. Tyler brought some over yesterday.”

“Oh, I do love these. Maybe I will just give up on normal, stupid boys and marry you, Danny.  

Justin laid on the bed with his hips resting on a pillow, raising his ass in the air.  Brian had teased and taunted Justin’s puckered bud until he couldn’t stand it and then he slowly began to tantalize it with his tongue.  Justin began to cry just over the pure intenseness of the moment. The care and attention Brian was giving him made his heart explode. When Justin finally said he couldn’t wait any longer, rather than entering him, Brian had a vibrator waiting and it slid in so far Justin totally lost control.  Feeling the quiver so deep inside him threw him into a climax that went on and on.

Justin clung to Brian for a few minutes once he had calmed down. He knew Brian still needed to cum.  Justin began to move down him but he stopped him.

“Tonight, Sunshine. Your turn to play tonight,” he kissed Justin gently.  “I have a conference call coming in with Ted in a few minutes. Maybe you could stop by Shelby?” He stopped for a moment, kissing Justin once more, “Sunshine, I haven’t been neglecting you, have I?”

“Oh no, Baby. you never neglect me.  I think we just get into a routine sometimes.”

“Maybe we need a night with Dan and Marcus, if they are interested.”

“Brian, you know I love our friends but as long as I have you I don’t need anything.”

“Let’s talk to Dan and Marcus about a weekend away. I bet we can manage that sometime later this summer. I think all of us could use a change.  Marcus hasn’t been himself since the last adoption fell through. Maybe time away would be good for them, too.”

“I love that idea,” Justin said as he kissed Brian, “We don’t have to play with them, it will just be good to have time away.”  Justin got up and dressed, “I’ll leave you to your call and I think I will just take a walk down to Gus’.” He walked to where Brian was pulling on his shirt and his hand traveled down his bare stomach and moved below his waist band.  Brian took in a sharp breath. Justin kissed him between his shoulder blades and softly said, “I will make it worth your while tonight,” and then he was gone.

Brinn and Danny had finished eating and after dragging their feet through the cool water, Brinn stood up and started to drop her shorts.

“Tia, what are you doing?” Dan stared at her.

“I am going swimming,” she tossed her shirt off, standing in her bra and underwear and then without a second thought she turned her back to Danny and tossed her undergarments to the side and strode in the cool water.  Soon she was standing in water up to her shoulders. “Come on, Danny. You don’t have to skinny dip but come join me.”

Danny wasn’t sure if he wanted to drop his shorts.  He was not comfortable with any nudity but he looked at his friend and said, “Can you turn around?”

Brinn smiled and turned around.  Danny tossed his shirt and then dropped his shorts.  At the last minute he left his briefs on the bank and quickly walked in. He dove under and popped up right by Brinn and before she knew what was happening, Danny wrapped his arms around her and kissed her.  At first he was very gentle but as Brinn put her arms around his neck and pressed her body against his. That’s when she realized he was naked, too.

She smiled shyly at him. She felt his hand move downward and then stop.  “You can, Danny. I know you won’t hurt me.” Danny’s hand moved down and rested on her bare bottom.  

It was Brinn’s turn to move her hand lower.  She stopped and looked at him. She saw the tentativeness in  his face but then he slowly nodded. “Just don’t do anything without warning me.” 

Both of them did some exploring under the water but it wasn’t long before they both were shivering, mostly from the temperature but some may have been from the close contact. Brinn started for the shore bringing Danny along.  “Tia, we’re….”

“Danny, we are both curious.  We both want to see what it’s all about.” Brinn walked straight out of the water bringing Danny with her.  “I don’t want to hurt you. I would never hurt you.”

“I know, Tia.” He stood there looking at her beautiful body.  She didn’t try to hide herself. She laid down on the blanket and reached for Danny.  He laid down next to her, propped up on one elbow. His free hand covered his genitals

Brinn was uninhibited.  She had grown up around sex and men.  She gently took his wrist and brought his hand up but kept her eyes locked on his so he didn’t feel uncomfortable. She took his hand and placed it on one of her small breasts. Danny’s eyes tracked to his hand and his thumb rubbed her nipple. Brinn shivered.  She was starting to realize what all the fuss was about. Danny leaned over and kissed her cheek and he began to slowly move his hand downward.

“Go ahead, Danny.  I want to feel your hand there.”

“Tia, you aren’t going to get weird, are you?  I can’t stand to think that we couldn’t be friends anymore.”

“Danny, that will never happen.” She guided his hand down between her legs and soon she sucked in her breath as his fingers played on the edge of her lips down there. When his thumb touched her clit, she jumped.  She wasn’t sure what had happened but she felt a jolt go through her body. Danny quickly removed his hand.

“I’m sorry, did I hurt you?” Danny looked worried.

“No, it didn’t hurt.  I’m not sure what happened. I know I didn’t have an orgasm but your finger found my cliterus.”  Brinn had gone into scientist mode. “I can’t wait to feel what a real orgasm feels like. I don’t think I am quite ready for that.”  Her hand now moved to his chest. “May I, Danny? You can tell me to stop if you want me to.

Brinn’s hand moved across Danny’s chest and she gently leaned over and kissed one of his nipples. Danny tensed up but then relaxed remembering it was Brinn.  Her eyes locked with his and her hand moved. She felt him tremble and stopped. “Danny, I just want to touch you. I’m not going to do anything else. Think of me as a doctor.”

“Now that is a scary thought.  You don’t know how horrible it is for a doctor to give me an exam.”

“Do they hurt you?” Her hand reached his pubic hair. Her fingers very gently began to play with the curls. “Relax, Danny.”  Her hand was trembling as it moved just a bit lower and her fingertips gently touched the smooth skin of his penis. It was his turn to take a quick breath but when she looked at him, he nodded.  She loved the feel of it in her hands and then she reached down lower and was fascinated with the feel of his scrotum. She noticed he was involuntarily responding.

“Danny, I’m not hurting you, am I?”

“Oh, no, Tia.  Of course you aren’t!”

She moved her hand back up to his chest, “When you find the right person, he won’t hurt you, either.”

“Tia, I’m worried about what they will do to my….”

“Turn over.  Let me show you there is nothing to be scared of with a friend.”

“You don’t have to, Tia.  I mean that is….”

“Turn over, Danny.”  He did as she ordered and he felt her hand moving.  He tensed up. “I am guessing tensing isn’t a good idea.”  Brinn had run her hand down his back and her hand had just touched his ass cheek when the first drop of rain hit them.

“Oh, crap! I wasn’t paying attention,” Danny grabbed clothes and threw Brinn hers and in three minutes they were dressed  and moving toward the four wheelers. The trail was getting slippery and they were soaked to the bone. Brinn slid down a few feet on her bottom and Danny took her hand and then they started laughing.  By the time they got to the four wheelers they were nearly hysterical with laughter. It wasn’t raining nearly as hard here but they needed to move because soon the storm would be here.

Justin arrived at Gus and Shelby’s and could hear Gage screaming and through the door he could see Taylor patting her brother on the back.  He punched in the door code and entered. As he walked toward the kids he called out, “Shelby, where are you?” He was very concerned. Shelby would never leave her kids alone.  Where was she?

“Dad,” Justin heard a very faint voice. Justin picked up both of the kids and headed toward the bathroom. 

“Papa has you, Gage,” Justin kissed both of the kids and then set them down right by the bathroom door. “Taylor you hold Gage’s hand.  Papa will be right back out, ok?” Both of them stood very brave but their lower lips quivered. He dropped one more quick kiss on each’s head and then walked into the bathroom. 

Shelby was curled on the floor as pale as the towel in her hand.  “Oh, Shelby, what can I do for you. Are you just sick or are you cramping?”

“You know?”

Justin got a damp cloth and brought it to her forehead and then trailed it to the back of her neck.  He glanced over her body. There was no blood or other fluids which was a good sign he hoped. “Are you cramping? Do I need to call an ambulance?”

“No, I just got hit with a wave of morning sickness and I couldn’t get back up. I am so weak all of the sudden and I could hear the kids….”

“They are fine,” he helped her sit up and lean against the wall. “I will be right back.  I am going to get you some water and keep the kids settled. Justin quickly texted Brinn and Brian.  ‘SOS Gus’ house’. He hoped one of them would respond. He picked up Gage and got a bottle of water out of the fridge.  “Taylor, can you bring this to your mommy. She has a tummy ache but I am sure she would love to see her big girl.”

“Sure, Papa.  I’m a big girl.” Taylor pulled the door open and handed the bottle of water to her mommy.  “Here, Mommy. You have a sore tummy?”

“Thank you, Taylor.” Shelby took a sip of the water and laid her head back against the wall.  Taylor took the wet cloth from her hand and dabbed at her mom’s head.  

“Shelby, did you manage to get them lunch?”

“Ya, it was the food that got to me.”

“Ok, I’ll be right back to help you.” Justin was just having the kids sit down by a small table when Brian rushed in the door. 

“What is it?” Brian was out of breath from running.  

“Entertain the kids.  I will explain later.”  Justin helped Shelby go upstairs and  got her into bed. He brought her crackers and several bottles of water.  He kissed her on the forehead. “Sleep. We will take care of the kids. You are looking a little better.”

“I do feel better.  Thanks, Dad. Oh, Justin, we’re telling everyone tomorrow but we are having a Christmas baby.”

“That is wonderful, Shelby.  I won’t mention it to anyone but Brian and Brinn if need be.”

She smiled in his direction and then closed her eyes and slept.  

As Justin walked down the stairs, he saw the worried look on Brian’s face.  “She’ll be ok. Hey, Sunny, how would you like to come to our house for a while.”  

“Papa!”  Gage patted Brian’s face and he kissed his grandson.

Justin and Taylor picked up a couple things they would want and the men put the kids in the stroller that was always parked outside the door and  they headed toward their house. It was getting cloudy and they walked faster expecting the rain to start any minute. It struck Justin he hadn’t heard from  Brinn. SOS messages were always supposed to be responded to immediately and it had been half an hour.

“Brian, Brinn didn’t text you did she?”

“No, why?”

“I tagged you both in the SOS and she didn’t get back to me.”  He looked up at the storm rolling in. “I’m going to call her.”   Her phone rang until voicemail picked up. He didn;t leave a message. He called Danny’s number with the same result. “Shit, Brian, where is she.”

“Papa, no shit.”  Taylor looked up at him from the double stroller.

“You are right, Sunny.  I’m sorry.” He smiled down at her.  He looked at Brian and called another number.  “Dan, are the kids at your house? They aren’t answering their phones.  I’ve been trying for over half an hour between texts and calls.”

“I’ll check the house and call you.  Maybe, they fell asleep. It’s happened before.”

“Thanks, Dan.  We are at the house with the kids. This storm is looking really nasty.”

“I’ll call you soon.”  Dan was already grabbing a rain jacket and was out the door.  Damn, where were those kids. Lightning streaked across the ski as thunder shook the ground. He rushed into the house and started shouting for Danny but no response.  He ran to Danny’s room and it was empty. Next he rushed to the theater/game room and again, no one. Dan rushed into his home office. He had never used the tracker they had put on Danny’s phone but today he punched in the code.  It far too long to connect and then he got a no service message. This didn’t make any sense. He didn’t have an average cell phone plan. It was a satellite phone system and there were only a couple places on earth that it didn’t work.  As the thunder came again, Dan realized the storm was probably causing the problem. He looked out the window and saw the ATV they had bought was gone.  

Dan called Justin back.  He and Brian had just arrived only moments ahead of the rain and both Gage and Taylor were scared of the thunder.  “Dan, are the kids there?”

“No.  I am guessing Brinn was on the ATV?”

“Yes, she left on it before lunch.  Dan they have been gone over three hours with no contact. Our kids never do that.  They touch base after a couple hours, always.”

“You take care of the babies.  I will go out and try to track them.  Is Shelby at her house?”

“Ya, she has a bug she is trying to get over before the party.  She is safe in bed but can’t help.” One of us will come help look.  It should take about 15 minutes to get there. “

“I’ll let you know if they…..” Dan stopped mid sentence.   “I see them. They are coming down the trail from the hills.  I’ll have Brinn call you as soon as they are dried off.”

“Thanks, Dan. I am so relieved.”

Dan grabbed a couple big towels and waited for them to rush in the back door into the mud room.  He tossed a towel at Danny and Brinn immediately stripped off her top, leaving her standing in her bra as she took the fluffy towel and wrapped it around her shoulders.  She then dropped her shorts and tied the towel around her. As Danny pulled his shirt off, Dan noticed it was inside out.  

“Where were you two?” Brinn opened her mouth, “No, Brinn, call your dads before you answer that.  They are very worried.” Brinn stepped into the kitchen while Dan pulled Danny into his arms. “You had us worried.  What happened?” Dan asked very calmly.

“We had gone on a picnic, up by that little waterfall.  We just weren’t paying attention.” Dan noticed Danny’s deep blush.

“Did the distraction include the removal of clothes? Did you go swimming?” Dan jumped at an answer.

“Well, ya, we did.”  Danny admitted to what he was sure was the lesser of two evils.

“Danny….oh, hell, you’re 17 and you both are good swimmers.  I’m just thrilled you’re safe.” He pulled Danny close and kissed him.

“Hi, Daddy,  I am so sorry.  I just saw the SOS.  What is wrong? I’ll come home right now!” 

“Oh, Brinny, I am so glad to hear your voice.  You had me so scared!”

“We’re fine.  We were up by the waterfall having a picnic.  The storm must have blocked my service. What was the SOS for?”

Justin could hear the concern in Brinn’s voice, “Oh, Shelby isn’t feeling well. Your dad came and we now have the kids at our house. We’ll talk when you get home. Stay there until this storm blows over.  I’ll keep in touch with you and Dan.”

“I’m sorry, Daddy.  I should have been paying attention.” Justin could hear the guilt in Brinn’s voice.

“Oh, Brinny, everything’s fine. We’ll talk later.”

Danny needed to talk to Brinn.  She needed to know what he said about the clothes and swimming.  They needed to get their stories straight. “Hey, Tia, let’s go upstairs.  I’ll get you one of my t-shirts.”

“Why don’t you get one of mine or Marcus’.  That will work for a dress with a belt.”  

Brinn walked over and kissed Dan on the cheek,  “Thanks, Uncle Dan.”

Dan watched them head down the hall and as Danny placed his hand on Brinn’s back, he wondered what really did go on up by that waterfall.  He needed to talk to Marcus and then they needed to talk to Danny together.

Once they got into Danny’s room, he collapsed on his bed.  “Dan knows we went swimming. I had my shirt on inside out and he noticed.”

“You didn’t tell him about….”

“NO! No, he can’t know that. They wouldn’t understand.  I don’t understand.”

“My daddy is going to know.  He knows everything but you didn’t do anything wrong. It’s not like we screwed and I doubt we ever will since as much as you love me it isn’t like that.”

Danny hugged her tight.  “What would I do without you, Brinn? How am I going to ever get over this? I want to, well, I want to know what it is like to really be with a guy.”

“I bet Gus knows someone that is old like my dads.  You know our dads have sex sometimes. They would never tell me that but I know they must.  I was first thinking Lucky would be good for you ‘cause he is really a great guy but Dad won’t let him up here anymore because he and Daddy were together for a little while when my dads had a fight.”

“Your dads are amazing. I can’t imagine loving someone and knowing they had been with other guys like that.  It is different with our dads. I mean they have a different relationship. Do you really think Gus might know someone? Marcus and Dan aren’t going to like it but I am almost 18 and …”

Brinn kissed him.  After today, the kiss definitely had more depth than it did before. “We will find you the right guy who you can trust 100%.  You and I could ask to stay at Tony and John’s for a weekend and we can meet him up there. I think I know the perfect person.  I will just have to find his number. I don’t think Gus has it on his phone anymore. Shelby won’t let him.”  

Brinn scrolled through her pictures and found what she was looking for.  She had a picture with Jamie in the background. It had been over three years since she had seen him.  She hoped she could find him. She was never a big fan of his but she knew Gus liked him and she had heard enough to know he was gentle.

“Do you think we can make it work?”

“Sure, and more than likely our dads will find out but who cares after it’s over.” Brinn smiled up at him. He wished he had half her courage but, as scared as he was, this sounded like the best option.

Brian and Justin ended up taking both kids into the bed with them.  They both needed a nap but the storm was too scary but laying in their papas big bed with a papa by each of them they both fell asleep while Brian and Justin stroked their backs.  Eventually, Brian and Justin entwined their fingers and just stared at each other. Justin mouthed, ‘I love you’.

Softly Brian said, “I love you, too, Sunshine.”  

The storm quieted but the rain didn’t stop. Justin texted Shelby and she said she was feeling much better and Gus was now home.  The rain had halted his building project for the day. She asked if they should come pick up the kids and Justin said there was no rush.  If they stayed the night, they stayed the night.

Danny and Brinn had done some research looking for Jamie but by the time the storm stopped, it was dark.  Brinn called Brian. She was afraid Jusitn would hear she was lying. “Hi, Dad. Have the kids gone home?”

“No, I think they are going to sleep over.  How about you? Are you coming home?”

“Well it is too dark for me to come back on the ATV but  if you want me to come home I am sure Danny will drive me home in the car.”

“If you want to stay you can.  The roads are probably a mess. Well, I’ll call Marcus and make sure they are ok with you staying there. Love you, Brinny.”

“Love you too, Daddy.  Say good night to dad for me.”

Brian was sitting between the grandkids at the counter.  Justin put some food down and Brian was cutting it up and giving it to Taylor and Gage.  They were having a great time now that it had stopped storming and they had their grandpas to themselves.  Justin walked up behind these three precious people. He kissed Taylor and then Gage.

“Hey, what about me?”

Justin slipped his arms around Brian’s waist and his hands were placed between Brian’s legs.  “Trust me, as sexy as you are right now you are going to get a hell of a lot more than a kiss later.

Brian growled low in his throat as Justin’s fingers moved ever so lightly across his fly. “Once they finish eating, I thought we could give them a bath in our tub and then to bed.  They will have a busy day tomorrow,” he brought his teeth to Brian’s ears and drug them across Brian’s lobe, quietly he continued, “and then we can have a busy night. I am yours for the prodding, all night long!”

Justin called Dan to make sure Brinn was welcome.  “Hey, Dan, I’m guessing you’re good with Brinn staying there tonight?”  She had done so many times before.

“Of course she is but …” Dan hesitated.

Justin moved away from Brian and the kids. “What’s up, Dan?”

“You know, I’m not sure but I feel like something happened today.  I know they were swimming up at the waterfall.”

“They what?”  Justin was upset to hear that.

“Well, Justin, you were with Brian already by the time you were Danny’s age.  Would you really have listened to someone saying you could go swimming? And you and I both know they are great swimmers.”

“Ok, you’re right.  I just hate to think….and the thought he is the same age as I was adds a whole other fear.  Brinn isn’t that old!”

“I don’t think we have to worry about that.  Danny is scared to death of sex yet. I feel so bad for him but even three years later he can’t get around that.”  Dan heard a scream in the background. “Oh, who is over?”

“Both kids are here.  Shelby wasn’t feeling very good this afternoon so we took them home with us.”

“Well, we have your girl.  We will have her text when she heads home in the morning.”

The call was disconnected and Justin picked up Gage as they headed toward the master bath. For the next half hour Brian, Justin, Taylor, and Gage laughed and talked as they all ended up covered in bubbles.  Taylor kept a constant conversation asking questions while Gage jabbered along with her. 

“You know, Taylor, there was a big storm the night you were born, too.  It was even louder than today and no one had lights. The power was out.”  Brian looked at Justin across the tub and saw his face soften at the memory.  

Justin thought about that night for a moment.  He thought about Gus and Shelby and thought about Shelby this afternoon.  Gus had found an amazing partner and just looking at these beautiful babies and knowing there was another on the way made his heart sing and, looking over at Brian, was ready to get the grandkids in bed so he could get his man in bed. He just needed to touch him. As if he knew what Justin was thinking, Brian reached across the tub and as their fingers touched, they both felt the jolt, the connection.  For a moment their eyes locked.

“Hey, guys, how about a little snack and then bed. Someone is having a birthday tomorrow.”

“I am, Papa, I am!” Taylor squealed as she threw her arms around Brian’s neck.

“Yes, Sunny, your birthday.” Brian grabbed a towel and lifted her out of the big tub he hoped to occupy himself very soon.

Gage turned toward Justin. His bottom lip was quivering, “I birfday, Papa?”

“You get your very own birthday, very soon, cowboy.” Gage giggled as Justin picked up his squirming little body.  “That just means we get cake twice.”

“Like cake!” Gage smiled up at his papa.

“Well, Grandpa,” Justin looked over at Brian, “Why don’t you go get some fruit together for a snack and we will go put on our jammies.   Both kids now dry took one of Justin’s hand and they walked toward the door.

“One of you is definitely way overdressed.”  Brian leered at Justin. “I’ll go cut up a banana and peel a mandarin orange.”

Ten minutes later the kids were sharing the fruit while Justin was bandaging Brian’s cut finger.  “Tell me again how you managed to cut yourself slicing a banana?”

“I looked at it and my mind wandered to something of similar shape and size.” Brian reached down and stroked Justin’s fly.

“Oh, ya, distractions…..I think I understand….” Justin kissed Brian’s finger and then Brian pulled him close for a kiss that promised much more.

“Papas,” Taylor giggled. “You kiss like mommy and daddy.”

“Are you two about done with your fruit?”  Brian asked and then he started laughing. “Maybe we should of had a snack before the bath.”

Gage had banana smeared from ear to ear.

“I would say he enjoys a good banana as much as I do.” Justin grinned at Brian as he grabbed a washcloth and quickly cleaned up the grinning boy. 

Brian got a couple sippy cups of water and each of the men carried one of the children to the spare room.  Justin had replace the prints in that room when Taylor had gotten old enough to ask what her papas were doing in the series.  Now several of the family portraits he had done over the years lined the walls. Gage lay in the bed while Taylor lay in the middle of the big bed surrounded by pillows and blankets.  She had slept there many times and never rolled out but now it was more of a game for her and she liked the ‘walls’ around her. After kisses all around, Brian and Justin walked out of the room, closing the door behind them.  

Justin grabbed the front of Brian’s shirt and pushed him against the wall across the hall.  As their lips met, Brian was grabbing at Justin’s clothes. He managed to get his T-shirt off over his head.

“Tell me what you are going to do to me,” Justin gasped as Brian’s hands were forced down his pants. “Oh, god, I want to know. I love the anticipation.”

“Well. start anticipating,” Brian grabbed Justin’s crotch and squeezed as he moved toward the bedroom.

Danny and Brinn had volunteered to clean up the kitchen after dinner and Dan and Marcus took advantage of it.  Marcus turned on some jazz and curled up next to Dan on the sofa. He knew Dan wanted to talk about something. Marcus reached up and touched Dan’s face to turn it toward him.  He brought his lips up to Dan’s welcoming ones. After a long, exploratory encounter, Marcus dropped his head on Dan’s shoulder.  

“Darling Dan, what has you so thoughtful tonight?” Marcus spoke softly.

Dan glanced toward the kitchen where Danny and Brinn were laughing loudly.  “I think something happened between those two today. I can’t figure out what, but something changed while they were out on their picnic.”

“You are thinking they….”

“No, poor Danny can’t seem to get over his history.  I can’t imagine he would….with a girl? With Brinn?” Dan thought about it as he said it.  “God, Brian might kill him.”

“Why do you think anything happened?” Marcus asked as he positioned Dan on the sofa and started massaging his shoulders. “You heard about their adventure.  Well, when they arrived home, Danny’s shirt was on inside out. He said it was because they had been swimming which I am fairly sure is true but what did they swim in? Their clothes were wet from rain but I don’t think they swam in their underwear.”

“Did you ask them?”

“No, since Brinn is here I didn’t think that was the smart thing to do.  I just wanted to see what you …..Ooooh,” Marcus worked the lower muscles of Dan’s back.  He pulled the t-shirt up and worked the tender spots at the end of the spine. Marcus bent and kissed the little dimples there and then let his tongue dodge below Dan’s waistband.

Dan drew in a quick breath. “Damn, I can’t think straight when you do that. Anyway, they cannot sleep in the same room tonight and we ….” Marcus slid the waistband down another half inch and his tongue continued flicking a little lower. “We will talk to him tomorrow after Brinn goes home. Now, I think it is way past your bedtime.”  Dan stood up and grabbed Marcus, throwing him over his shoulder. As Dan carried him through the kitchen, he looked at Danny and Brinn. “Brinn, you can sleep in the guest room at the end of the hall. The security system is set for midnight.” Before they could respond he kept walking with Marcus.

Once they had cleared the kitchen, Danny looked at Brinn nervously, “Tia, they know something or suspect something.”

“Danny, we didn’t do anything.  We saw each other naked that didn’t do anything for you.  You probably were wishing I had a dick to play with instead of a vagina, but thanks for helping me out.  Now if you ever do want to have sex with a girl….”

“You’ll be the first one to know.” Danny hugged her tightly.  

“Let’s go to your room and get out your computer.  I want to start looking for Jamie. I just know he is what you need.”  Brinn led the way and Danny was right behind. She knew it wouldn’t be hard to find him.  He was still a working musician. He wasn’t really famous but he did quite well. How was she going to talk him into this? She was never very nice to him.  

Danny typed in the name of the band Brinn gave him.  The image of a beautiful 20 something man popped up. “Is this…..a guy like this will never want anything to do with a kid like me.”

“Is there an email for the band there? I think if I use Gus’ name I will hear from him.”

“Well, if he has been with Gus like that…” Dan clamped a hand over his crotch, “He definitely remembers him. I mean he only kissed me once and I have jacked off….”  Danny blushed when he realized what he had just said.

“It’s Ok.  You know where I grew up.  I’ve heard it all and I am fairly sure seen a lot more than most, too.”  She pulled the computer over to her lap. “Hi Jamie, This is Brinn Taylor-Kinney.  I am glad you are doing so well in your career. I would love to talk to you. I know I was a bratty little kid when you were with Gus but I hope I have matured a lot and I would like to talk to you about a proposition.  Are you going to be in the area any time soon? I would love to meet you for coffee somewhere about a half hour from here.” Brinn then gave him her cell number and signed off. “Now we wait. I figure you can drive us to one of the nearby towns if he will meet and then we will figure out a way to be at John’s for a weekend.”

“Tia, I don’t want to sound like….well, I think you better go to the other room.  I don’t want to push Dan and Marcus. I don’t want them asking too many questions.”

Brinn hugged Danny, “I understand.  If your dads are suspecting something you know they shared it with my dads.  See you in the morning.”

Dan and Marcus laid in bed.  Dan was stroking Marcus, flaccid cock.  They both had cum more than once already but Dan just loved the feel of Marcus and he loved the response he could get from him with no effort. He could make him purr like a kitten when he put a little effort into it but he was no better.  When he thought about his husband he got hard immediately.”

“So, what are we going to do about Danny?  The poor kid is almost 18 and I know he wants to try to have a normal relationship with a boy but he can’t get over the fear and I understand that.”  Dan said fading at the end as he remembered some of his own time on the street.

“Is it crazy to wish I knew a hustler? No, not a hustler, but someone we could trust to show him how wonderful it could be. Do you think Gus might…..hell, we can’t set anything up until he is 18 or we could lose custody of him and after 4 years he’s ours!”

“You’re right.  We can’t be a part of it when he is under age.” Dan began to play with Marcus’ balls causing him to instantly groan.    Dan slid down his body and took one and then the other ball into his mouth. He moved his hand between Marcus’ legs and slid his finger deep inside Marcus who orgasmed the minute Dan touched his prostate. Dan slowly licked his dick clean before slowly withdrawing his finger.  He kissed Marcus until he had lost his breath and then softly said, “A bath?” Without a word they got up and walked to the bathroom.

Brian positioned Justin with his ass high in the air.  He was going to screw his husband the old fashioned way before the real play would begin. Brian moved into him slowly.  The feel of Justin always made him fight for control. “I’m going to cum. I’m going to shoot you full but you aren’t coming yet.  I have just begun.” Brian slowly began to insert the long string of graduated beads. This was a set he had been saving for a special occasion.  He was fairly sure they wouldn’t all fit but they would both have fun trying. Justin could already feel pulsing deep inside and he began to feel the fullness.

“Oh god, Bri, shit! Give me a second.” Justin rubbed his abdomen a bit and then nodded to Brian who continued adding a couple more.  As he got near the end, the beads were the size of his fist. Brian began to rub Justin’s cock as he started to add pressure to the last one.  Once he had managed to get it in the end plug was put in place.

Brian moved in front of Justin, “Love me, Sunshine.  I want to feel you this time.”

“Bri….Baby, I don’t know if I can even move, let alone cum.”

“Just slide in.  I just want to feel you as you vibrate deep inside.”  As Justin managed to enter he then held completely still as a wave of discomfort ran through him while at the same time he was so hard he could barely take it.

Brian then surprised Justin by turning the vibration up so he could plainly feel the vibrating coming off of Justin, causing Brian to cum again. When he clenched around Justin he cried out in pain. “Oh, please, stop it!  Please!” Brian took the vibration down slowly, letting him adjust and one it was off, Brian moved behind Justin again and began to take them out. Brian knew he would have to help get the first one out and by the time most of them were out Justin couldn’t stop himself.  He exploded, cumming over and over.

Brinn woke up to her phone ringing.  She picked it up. 3:12 a.m. Unknown caller.  “Hello,” she answered tentatively.

“Hey, Brinny, long time no see!” came the unmistakable drunk voice of Jamie.  She thought it sounded sexy, all scratchy, probably from doing a show. “So, Brinn, your message surprised me.  Are you getting in touch with me for Gus? Does Gus want to meet up?”

Brinn could hear the hope in his voice. “No, Jamie, he and Shelby have two kids and if I am not mistaken there is a third on the way.”

“Holy shit, Gus is all grown up.  Thank god, I’m not yet. How old are you by now, Brinn, 16 going on 26?”

“Well, sort of.  I’m 14 and a half but I finished college this spring and not sure what I am going to do for grad school.”

Jamie started laughing, “I should have known.  So your message intrigued me,” Jamie was sounding a little more sober as the talked. She wondered if he may have been smoking pot.

“I have a friend I would like you to meet. Are you in the area?”

“Well, that’s why I got right back to you.  I am passing through your area tomorrow. My curiosity will drive me crazy if I don’t stop by.”

“You can’t stop here!  We can meet you! What time are you available?”

“I could be in the area around 3:30.”  

“Can you meet us at Wine and Design?  It is closed but if you come to the back entry we should be able to be there. If we get hung up, I’ll message you.”

“If you get hung up, I won’t be back here for a few weeks. Will you give me a clue?”

“How would you like a free weekend at a beautiful lighthouse on the cliffs between here and San Franscico?”

“Brinn, you are too young for me and, although I have been with my share of women, I still like dicks.”

“I have a friend that has had a rough time and I am hoping you will have sex with him.”

“Tomorrow?” Jamie questioned.

“No at a time to be announced but ….oh just be there tomorrow.  Let me know when you are about 30 minutes out.”

Jamie was laughing, “Brinn, I look forward to seeing you again and to meet your friend. I’m not promising anything though.”

“Thanks, Jamie., see you then.”

There was a soft tap on Brinn’s door, “Brinn,” Dan’s voice came from the other side, “Is everything alright? Can I come in?”

“Sure, Uncle Dan.”

“Hey,” Dan came into the dark room. “I heard you talking to someone.”  He stood there awkwardly until she tapped the bed next to her. Dan came over and sat next to her. They both leaned against the headboard and soon Brinn was snuggled up against him and he put an arm around her.

“Oh, it was a drunk wrong number.  It was just fun talking to him. He wasn’t weird or anything.”  She smiled up at him and kissed his cheek.

“Only you would have fun with a wrong number,” Dan went quiet for a second.  Brinn could feel his tension.

“What’s on your mind, Uncle Dan?”

“Brinn, you have been such an amazing friend to Junior.” He stopped to figure out what he really wanted to say or ask. “You know Marcus and I love him as much as your dads love you, even though we have only known him for about four years.”

“Oh, I know you do and so does he. You are his dads. But you obviously want to talk to me about something.”  She smiled up at him.

Dan wondered if there had been a Brinn in his life when he was Danny’s age, if he would have settled on being with a girl.  Of course he knew he would never have been happy with a woman but Brinn was so special. “Brinn, what happened yesterday? Danny told me you went swimming.”

“We did.  It was such a beautiful day and the water was so inviting. Danny wasn’t sure we should but I couldn’t resist.”

“You know, don’t tell your dads or Marcus, but I am glad you did that.  Danny is so timid. But you bring out his adventure.”

“Oh, and I would never do anything that I thought would be dangerous for him. You know that, right?”

“I do, Brinn,” he kissed the top of her head and pulled her a little closer.  “You willing to tell me what went on up there?”

Brinn hesitated.  “I….”

“Brinn, it will be up to you to tell your dads.  That isn’t my job and I can’t promise I won’t talk to Danny, but I can promise I won’t be angry with him.  If I, we, have concerns, we will talk to him about it but he won’t be in any sort of trouble.”

“I don’t think you will be happy with us but please, listen to it before you make a judgement.”

“I’m listening.”

Brinn relaxed against Dan and started, “I feel so sorry...don’t tell him this part, please. But, I feel sorry for what he went through and, yes, he has told me all about how he was hurt when he was on the street. It must have been bad for it to still affect him so much.  He just wants to be normal, like every other teenager out there, gay or hetro. He just is so uncomfortable until he really trusts someone.”

“You are right about that.”

“Well, you know I have a lot of knowledge but no experience so…”

“Oh, Brinn, please don’t tell me you had sex.  I am going to have to tell your dads if you had sex.  You are way too young.”

“Of course we didn’t have sex, Uncle Dan.  We just did some exploring. We went skinny dipping and I was so happy that Danny dared to do it.  I thought he would wear his briefs but he didn’t.”

“And you were totally naked?”

“That is what skinny dipping is.  And then after we got out, I wanted him to touch me so I knew what all the excitement was about.  He just used his hand and explored. He didn’t even really put his fingers in me or anything although when he touched my cliterous I…”

“Ok, Brinn, I think I get the idea.  Shit, your dads are not going to like this. You’re going to tell them, right?” Under his breath he said, “Better you than me and if I need to get Junior out of town for a few day….”

“Dan, yes, it felt great but we were not thinking about having sex.  I was curious and then I wanted him to relax a little with sex.”

“So, what did you do?”

“We kissed a couple times.  I don’t remember everything.  I think I kissed his nipple. I got to touch my first penis on a living person.  I liked the way it felt under my fingers.”

“Brinn, you really don’t need to go into quite that much detail.” Dan’s cheeks were flushed and he was so thankful he didn’t have a daughter.

“Well, he really did seem to start to relax.  Of course we both know where he is the most sensitive.”

Dan audibly groaned, “Brinn, you didn’t do anal exploration did you?  I wonder if Danny can start college early somewhere on the East Coast.  Maybe Peter and Becca will take him in.”

“I actually was going to try to get him to relax with that but that’s when it started raining. We dressed and rushed home.”

“Glad to know I will probably be able to keep Danny here another year. Darling Brinn, I know you have only the best  intentions but I think you are playing with fire. I don’t want either of you to get hurt.”

“I only have the best intentions, Uncle Dan, but one thing I learned today is Danny knows he isn’t interested in girls so I don’t think we will do too much more, although I would love to have an orgasm and…”

Dan quickly got up.  “Brinn,” he cut her off, “I am going to head back to bed. Sleep well, beautiful.”  Dan kissed Brinn’s cheeks.

“I bet Marcus has woken up without you.”

“I hope so,” he winked at Brinn and then flushed realizing he had just insinuated he was going to go have sex., “We are both old enough and married.”  He rushed out the door.

By the time Brinn arrived at home on the ATV, Shelby and Gus had picked up the kids.  So far Shelby was having a good morning but Justin thought she looked a little shaky. Brinn stopped and chatted with them but then went on home to take a shower and put on some clean clothes. She came out in shorts, a bit too short for Justin and a top a bit too skimpy for Brian. Brian was opening his mouth when Justin touched his arm. And shook his head almost unnoticeably.

Justin pulled his daughter close and kissed her upturned face. “I missed you, Brinny. I have gotten used to having you around all the time.  How was your adventure with Danny yesterday?”

“May I tell you over breakfast? I  know you are going to make me tell you every detail and I’m hungry.”  

Soon the three of them sat at the table eating scrambled eggs and pancakes.  “Ok, Brinn, it’s your turn.” Brian said looking at their daughter.

Brinn told them about the picnic and how she was the first to go into the water and that Danny followed.

“So you were swimming with him totally nude?” Brian bristled.

“Hold on to your briefs and your temper, Dad.”  Brinn went on with the story. When she got to the part about Danny touching her naked body, Brian had to hold Justin down in his seat. And to make it easier on both her and Danny she stopped the story before her plans to loosen him up. 

“What the hell were you thinking!” Justin blurted.  “You let him manually give you an orgasm?” 

Brian joined in next, “After I get done touching him, his dick may not be as pleasant to touch!”

“DADS! How old was Gus when he was exposed to sex? And we are not having sex!  We are just learning, doing a little experimenting. Trust me, my touching him barely got a rise out of him.  He isn’t interested in girls, although he might like trying to figure out how we work…”

“Brinn….” Justin stopped her but both he and Brian were basically speechless.

She finished her breakfast just as her phone buzzed in her pocket.  She did not react. “Why don’t the two of you decide if you are angry with me, proud of me, or if we need to have a sex talk.  I am going to go finish my hair.” She started down the hall but stopped and looked at them, “And don’t get the idea we can’t see each other anymore or that we need to be chaperoned.  I won’t agree to that, ever. We are not going to make love or have sex. I’m too young and he is too gay and scared.” And with that she turned around and walked to her room.

Brinn rushed to her room and got out her phone.  It was a message from Jamie. It said, ‘Call me’. Brinn into her bathroom and turned on the shower before returning Jamie’s call. 

“Hi Jamie, please don’t tell me you’ve changed your mind.”

“I am not sure what I promised and did you say you’re only 14? I don’t remember all the details.  Your friend isn’t 14 is he?”

“No he is almost 18.  Jamie when he was 14 he was raped and he is scared to death of the pain.  He just needs to learn how pleasurable it can be but he needs someone gentle and understanding.”

“Ok, I am not saying I will do it but I will meet with you this afternoon.  I will let you know when I am 30 minutes away.” The call ended and Brinn started working on her hair.

Justin got up and started pacing, “What are we going to do with her? God, Brian she is smarter than both of us put together!”

“And she has a point about Gus.  He was twelve when we showed him how sex with guys worked and he turned out great.”

“But he couldn’t end up pregnant playing around.” Justin commented as he started cleaning up the kitchen out of nervousness.

“I know she feels bad for Danny and so do I but I’ve talked with Dan about it and until he’s 18 they can’t do much.  Danny’s parents would love to find a reason to take him back and we both know how that would work out for him.”

“You’d show him how wonderful it was!” Justin said softly as Brian’s arms went around him from behind.  

“I wouldn’t go that young at my age.  If Gus wasn’t married he would be perfect.”

Justin didn’t look at Brian but grinned, “Maybe we should call Lucky back.” 

“Only over my dead body and Shelby would probably back me up on this one.” Brian said as he ran his hand over Justin’s abdomen.  “You feeling Ok? You didn’t eat much and some of that might be because of the topic but some of it….” He pressed against Brian so Brian couldn’t press as hard on his pelvis. “So it is tender.”

“Ya but it will be fine.  It is keeping me hard right now because of the stimulation I still feel.a sensation although the thought  of that kid touching our daughter in her….”

“Sunshine, thinking about touching a female’s twat does not turn me on and I do believe that boy is one of us. I think we have to surrender to the fact that we are trying to treat our daughter differently than we treated our son.”

“You’re right and we both know Brinn is a  force to be dealt with all on her own and if she is going to play, I would rather it would be with Danny.  We will just take her in for the pill if she wants it,” Justin shrugged defeatedly. “Maybe Shelby can talk to her from a woman’s perspective for us.”

Brian’s hand continued to massage Justin’s pelvis until Justin had to kiss him and turned in his arms.  He pressed his lips tightly against Brian’s as Brinn walked in.

“And that is all I want to find.  Someone that makes my heart skip.”  Brinn smiled at her dads. “I want to know what that flutter feels like deep in the pit of my stomach.  I know that isn’t Danny but he will do just fine for now.” Brian pulled Brinn in between them and they both kissed her.  “Just promise you won’t have intercourse without talking to one of us or Shelby.”

She turned her head from one side to the other kissing her dads.  “I promise. I love you both.” The three hugged. Brinn went to see if she could help Gus and Shelby with the party plans and Justin went to take something for his irritated digestive system. Brian and Justin laid down next to each other.  They had been up early with the kids and now they would enjoy a little time together. Justin was sure by the time of the party he would be feeling just fine.

Chapter 2 

As Brinn walked to Gus and Shelby’s, she texted Danny that it was a go to meet this afternoon.  Danny responded that maybe it wasn’t a good idea. Now Brinn called Danny who picked up, “Tia”

“Danny, you don’t need to say a word but you are driving me into town at 3:00 today.  If you don’t want to meet Jamie today that is fine. I will just talk to him and if he agrees, you can just say ‘hi’ before he has to leave.

“But Tia, he is gorgeous.  I have been looking up his pictures online and he is so far out of my league.  He is with beautiful men and women all the time. Why would he want…”

“Danny, you are one of the cutest boys I have ever seen. And I know you aren’t a virgin but in a lot of ways you are.  The first time you want to do it has to be very different then…. Danny?”

“I’m here.”

“You know I would never do anything that would hurt you, right?  If you want to back out, fine, no harm, no foul, but if you can make love with a beautiful man like Jamie, I think …. Well your hangups may get a lot fewer.”  Silence. “Danny, I love you.”

“I love you too, Tia. See you at the party.” He paused and then said, “Tia, I’m really lucky to have a friend like you. Oh, and I will come up with a reason to go to town and you volunteer to come along.”

Brinn arrived in time to see Shelby throw Gage at Gus and run to the bathroom. “Am I glad to see you.  Please take your nephew. Taylor is over there,” he pointed toward the living room. I need to go check on Shelly.

“I knew it.  She’s pregnant isn’t she?”

“Yes, and she has really been sick.  Could you call Dad and see if he can come a little early?” With that he disappeared into the bathroom.  Brinn was fairly sure she knew what her dads were up to so she called Brenda instead.

“Well, Brinn, to what do I owe the pleasure of your call.”

“Miss Brenda, I hate to ask but would you be able to come a little early?  If you want to bring one or both of the kids with you, I’ll watch them.”

“What is going on, Brinn?”

“Don’t tell Aunt Molly or Uncle Tyler but Shelby and Gus are going to have another baby and Shelby is really sick.”

“Alright, darling, I will try to be there in an hour or so. Do you know what she was still working on?”

“I think she was trying to finish the cake. It’s baked but not all decorated.”

“You tell them not to worry.  I will be there.”

“Thanks, Miss Brenda. I know that will make Shelby feel better.”  Brinn started a movie for the kids and then went and knocked on the bathroom door. “Is there anything I can do?”

Gus was on his knees next to Shelby and was holding her hair. Shelby was crying and throwing up all at the same time.  “Shelly is worried about getting the cake done. Is Dad coming?”

“Oh, I didn’t call him because I know what those two are doing but I did better than that.  Miss Brenda will be here in an hour.”

“Oh, thank you, Brinn,” Shelby looked up at her before turning her head to the toilet bowl again.

“Brinn you’re a genius!”

“Well, ya I am. I do have an IQ about the same as Stephen Hawking.”  With that she walked over and kissed Gus’ forehead and then the back of Shelby’s head.  “I got the kids.” 

“I love her!” Shelby said as she tried to sit on the floor for a minute.

By the time Brenda arrived, Shelby was sitting by the counter sipping water. “Oh, dearry, what kind of decorations did you have planned for this child’s cake?”

“She just wanted it pink and fluffy.” 

“I can do pink and fluffy.  You go take a nap and let that wee one rest and I will have this ready by the time the company arrives.”  

Gus walked over and hugged Brenda, kissing her cheek, “If I wasn’t madly in love with my wife and family, I would be all over you, woman.”

“You silly, boy,” she swatted at him.  “Get your wife in bed so she can sleep for an hour or two.”

“I’ll be down in time to get the grill ready.”  

By 2:30 Brian and Justin had arrived and Brinn got a text from Jamie saying he would be there by 3:00.   She quickly texted Danny and he said he was on his way. When he arrived he came to the door, “Hey, Tia, can you come into town with me.  My dads were in charge of buns and I accidentally sat on some of them.”

Brinn nearly doubled over laughing and Brian and Justin had to laugh, too.  “Dads, we will be back by 4:00 or 4:30. That’s early enough isn’t it?”

“That’s fine, Brinny.  It shouldn’t take you that long,”  Justin said as he walked to the and gave Brinn a kiss while he threw Danny a warning look. 

“Come on, Brinn.” Danny rushed her out of the house.  “God, I am so nervous!”

“Sat on the buns?” Brinn smiled at him.  “It works!”  

“So I will drop you off at the store and then I will go get buns while you talk to Jamie.”  Then when I come back, if he agrees, I can meet him before we go back home.”

Brinn reached across the seat and touched Danny’s shoulder.  “Relax, Danny, there is nothing to worry about.”    

As they entered town Brinn got a message he was parked in front of Wine and Design.  As Danny pulled up behind it. As she got out and walked toward the building Seth and Isabella, the new managers, were coming down the stairs.  She had met them briefly earlier that week. “Hi,” she smiled at them. “I just need to get a couple things from Gus’ office.”

Isabella smiled back, “Do you need a ride back to the vineyard?  We can wait.”

“Oh no, Danny will be back in a few minutes. He has to pick up something and will be right back.  Have you met Dan and Marcus, yet?”

Seth had walked up, “Marcus stopped in the other day but I haven’t met Dan yet.”

“Well, Danny is there foster son and my best friend. We will be there in a little while.”  She was trying to rush them because she saw Jamie peeking around the corner. As soon as the vehicle had moved far enough away, Jamie strode out.

“Well, pesky little Briinn Taylor-Kinney, you have grown up.” He looked appreciatively at the very attractive young woman.  “So how many guys have your dads buried in the backyard so far?”

“Well, I almost lost my best friend last night and that is why we are here.”  She unlocked the shop and they entered, going straight into Gus’ office. Jamie looked at the pictures of Gage and Taylor.  

“They’re cute.  I always knew Gus would do well.”

“He definitely has.  Now, let’s talk about Danny.”

“You definitely have me interested.”

“Oh, Jamie, Danny deserves so much and he just can’t get over his rape. He really just needs someone to show him he is worth spending time with, that he is worth loving. And Jamie, he really is.  Please, tell me you will spend a weekend with him and show him what it is like to love and be loved. Jamie, I know you had trouble with your dad and Danny ran away from his because of their cruelty.  They mentally did a number on him.”

“So when are you thinking about doing this and where?”

Brinn told him about the LIghthouse Inn they owned now and showed him some of the amazing pictures of the place.  “Well, I am taking off the first two weeks of August because one of my bandmates will be on his honeymoon. Do you think the first weekend in August will work?”

“Let me check,” Brinn looked at availability at the LIghthouse for that weekend.  The lighthouse portion itself was available so Brinn put in their family code and reserved it.  The suite at the top was perfect and she would stay in one of the lower rooms. It would give her a chance to spend time with Matty and Jonna.  And, she really missed John. She could always talk to him and she really did need to talk about what she was going to do with her life.

“Ok, we will make it work.  I just have to con our dads into spending a weekend somewhere so they send us to John and Tony.  “Jamie, a very sweet guy is depending on you. You will have to be willing to take as well as give.”

“Brinn,” Jamie pulled her close to him for a hug.  “You are a really good friend.”

“And just remember, if you decide to hurt him, we will bury you and your career.”

“I got it, Brinn.  Best behavior. Do I get to meet this special young man?

“He’ll be here in a minute.  Maybe the two of you should exchange numbers and then maybe you can get to know each other a little in the next few weeks.”  Brinn was fairly sure he was waiting outside so he texted him and told him to come in.

Danny came in and entered the office. Jamie was pleasantly surprised.  He was a good looking young man. He looked shy but when he smiled at Brinn, Jamie could see the affection they had for each other.  He walked over and offered his hand and Danny shook it.

“Nice to meet you, Danny.  Brinn and I have been talking and I would love to spend the weekend with you the first weekend in August.”

“Really? I…. I hope I don’t disappoint you?”

“Danny, you can’t disappoint me.  I would love to spend the weekend with someone who might just become a friend.”

“Jamie, did Brinn tell you…”

“Brinn told me you had a horrible experience and I really hope I can help show you there isn’t anything to be afraid of. Would you like that?”

“I would,” Danny said quietly.

“Well, I have to get going.” He handed his phone to Danny.  “Put your number in.” Danny did and handed it back. “I’m going to try to text you a question every day just to get to know you.”  Jamie started toward the door but stopped by Danny and put a hand behind his head. Slowly he moved his head closer and then with the softest touch imaginable, Jamie’s lips brushed against Danny’s.  He brought his mouth up to Danny’s ear while his hand skimmed the front of Danny’s shorts and then he was gone.

Danny stood there with a glazed look on his face.

“So what did he say?”

“He said he couldn’t wait to taste all of me.”

Brinn wrapped her arms around his neck and Danny lifted her off the floor and spun in circles.  The next moment, they were kissing and Brinn pressed against his body. She could tell he had an erection.  “You like him.”

Stepping back and ignoring her comment Danny asked,“How are we going to talk our Dads into going away?”

“I think it is time for the four of them to go away on a playdate.”

“That just might work. And we both know how happy and relaxed they are when they get home from a weekend like that.”

“The only problem I see with this is I’m the only one not getting any action that weekend! I mean I’m not looking for sex but a little adventure with someone would be nice.”

By the time they arrived, the party was in full swing.  She was afraid Isabella or Seth were going to have said something already.  As soon as they stopped she made a beeline to Gus, “Gussy, you asked me to stop at your office.  Please, back me up. I promise it was nothing bad and I’ll explain later.”

Justin saw Brinn go talk to her brother and wondered what she was up to but before he could talk to her, Gage was putting sticky fingers all over his legs, “Papa, up pees. My burfday?”

Justin snuggled the little boy and kissed his neck, “Before you know it you will get a cake and you already got your present.” He pointed out at the playset in the yard. Tyler was out there with Paul and Jenna.

“I play, papa.” 

“Alright, big guy. Let’s go.” Justin got Shelby’s attention and she nodded in acknowledgement as he walked out the door.

Gus looked at his sister, “Brinn, what are you up to?”

“Now is not the time to tell you and it might not even come up but if it does…”

“Ok, but we will talk later.  I owe you one for helping out this morning.” He kissed his sister’s forehead.

“You know you can always call if Shelby needs help.”  Brinn moved away and was soon standing in the kitchen where several beverages were set out.  She poured herself some ice tea. She felt a presence behind her. Turning around, Seth stood behind her.

“So, Bella and I talked on the way over and decided not to say anything about seeing you this morning. I won’t lie for you but if we don’t get asked we won’t say anything. I just have a feeling … well there was the older guy skulking around the corner that I recognized as Jamie right away. You know him? I have sung at a few events where his band was singing too.”

“Gus used to sing in the band with him. Thank you for not saying anything.  I promise we weren’t doing anything bad.”

“It would be great if he could sing at Wine and Design sometime.”

“Um, Seth, I wouldn’t line that up just yet.  Actually, I wouldn’t ever line that up.” The look Brinn gave Seth told him all he needed to know.

“Ok, they didn’t separate on good terms.”

“Something like that,” Brinn thought this new guy didn’t need to know all of the family history the first couple weeks.  “Can I get you something to drink?”

“Sure, I’ll take a glass of white.  Who would have dreamed I could get a job and have all the free wine I wanted.”

Soon the grill was started and Dan and Brian were in charge of cooking it.  Danny and Brinn walked out and Brinn winked at him as they walked up to the grill, “Hey, Dad, it is so good to see you have a day to relax.”

Danny picked up on it right away, “Ya, Dan, you really have been working hard.”

“I have the perfect idea!  I think the four of you deserve a weekend away.  Maybe you could have a Mexican get away. Or maybe you want to go up to Vancouver.  I bet Daddy would like to see some of the galleries up there.”

Brian and Dan looked at each other, “Dan, I think they are trying to get rid of us and after yesterday, I am not sure that is going to happen.”

“Dad!” Brinn started and then sighed, “Well, I guess you could send us both up to the Lighthouse.  Tony and John would be around and I would get time with family.”

“Why do I feel like we are being conned?”  Dan looked at Danny, “What are you up to, Junior?”

“You and Marcus work so hard and you have both gone through so much lately, with the adoption and all, that you deserve time away.” Danny said this with all sincerity. “Plus, think how happy it would make Justin and Marcus.”  

“Brian, your daughter is rubbing off on my son and I am not sure if I like it or not.” he wrapped an arm around Danny’s shoulders. “Junior, I do agree that Marcus could use time away.”

“I have an idea,” Brinn started.

“I am sure you do,” Brian chuckled.

“Let us plan a trip for the four of you.  You tell us if you want to go north or south and we will plan a perfect getaway for you.”

“Come back in 10 minutes and we will give you an answer.”  Brian said as he shooed them away.  

Brian moved close to Dan and rested a hand on Dan’s ass.  “I am not sure what they are up to but I love the idea of a long weekend of the four of us.  Maybe we can surprise the guys.”

“I know Marcus could use a distraction.  I love the idea.” Dan leaned into Brian applying pressure to his fly.  “Where should we go?”

Brian leaned into Dan’s hand and rolled his eyes, “Damn, who cares as long as they have a very large bed.”

“Let’s go north.  It will be cooler and naked in front of the fire….”

“Oh, god, yes.” Brian caught Brinn’s attention and just nodded. “I’ll put her right on it.” He kissed Dan and then took a step away.

Justin and Marcus watched their husbands from the play area.  “What do you think is up with those two?” Marcus asked as he helped Gage up the steps to the slide.

“It doesn’t bother you, does it?” Justin smiled at Marcus.

“No, not really.  I know he will come home with me and I know Brian would never leave you. They are definitely up to something.”

“And as long as we are included, I don’t care.”  Justin moved around and after catching Gage down the slide he kissed Marcus.  “We will definitely be included in the fun.”

After Brinn got the nod, she texted Jamie and said it was a go. She would talk to Brian later and find out what plans she needed to make.

Molly was talking to Isabella about their next decorating project while Gus and Seth were getting to know each other.  Seth seemed distracted as he watched Dan and Brian by the grill and realized their husbands were watching from the other direction.

“I am starting to pick up on a little flexibility around here,” Seth said as he sipped his wine.

“Well, my dads will be together until they are buried in the same grave but Dan’s been a part of their lives for years. Dad, Justin, wasn’t always comfortable with Dan because he always though Dan had a thing for Pops so they kept it strictly as friends for years. But once Dan fell in love with Marcus they all enjoy a night now and then together and it seems to work for them.  But all four of them had to agree. It’s not like they do it every weekend. It’s a holiday and they have all been drinking.”

“Bella and I did a little swinging back in the day but that just didn’t work with me being out on the road. I love her far more than the fun I had a night here and there.”

“I know what you mean.  I love Shelby so much no matter…. Never mind.  How about we do a number or two after dinner before the fireworks.”

“I didn’t bring my guitar,” Seth responded disappointedly.

“I have a few around. You can have your pick.”

“You played in a band once, right?”

“I did but I was a kid and, well, I just needed my family due to an accident and Jamie went on with his band.”

Well that confirmed what Brinn had told him, Seth thought.  Gus Kinney fascinated him. He wasn’t sure why. Maybe it was just his talent and charm.  His dads did a good job with him. 

All the side dishes and drinks were spread on the kitchen island and Brian called to everyone as he carried in the meat. Justin walked up behind Brian at the kitchen island and rubbed against him.  Putting his hands around Brian’s waist he caressed his fly, :”What are you and Dan up to? Marcus and I were watching you cuddle up.”

Brian turned around and pulled Justin close, “Are you jealous?”

“Brian, you know I’m not when you are doing it in front of me.  But I think Marcus is a little shaky. Not that he is worried about you two but his heart is still healing. He wants a baby so bad. It is so obvious when he is with Gage or Jenna and Taylor.  I wish we could help them with that.”

Brian lowered his mouth to Justin’s and Justin melted against him.  Brinn walked up to her fathers and pushed them apart. “Really? A little decorum here.” Justin kissed Brinn and rushed off to help Brenda move some food around.  “So it’s a go?” Brinn asked Brian softly.

“Canadian Rockies or Vancouver. Big beds, hot tubs…”

“Dad, if I don’t know what you and Daddy like, who does? Friday night through Sunday night?”

“Perfect.  I’ll call John…”

“Don’t bother, I will take care of it and I bet John will check with you.” Brinn turned toward the food and saw the line was almost gone.  She took Brian’s hand, lacing her fingers with his, and brought him to the line with her after they made Brenda go ahead of them.  

Everyone sat around the kitchen and dining room eating burgers and salads and chips.  Shelby and Gus sat with the kids between them but Shelby was looking more peaked again.  All of the sudden she leaned over to Gus and then rushed up the stairs. Justin stood and sat in the chair she just vacated.

Gus stood up, “I was hoping we could make this announcement together but,” he looked up the stairs, “Shelby has morning sickness.  Well, it is really all day sickness. Or any time of the day. We are expecting a baby sometime near Christmas but in the meantime, if this keeps up like it did with Taylor, we might need a little help around here. Brenda has already agreed to come a couple days a week if Molly can give her up.”

“Of course.  We’ll work up a schedule and with Isabella here now, I can work from home part of the time.”

Everyone was buzzing and volunteering to help.  Molly turned the kids over to Tyler and went to check on Shelby.  It was decided they would wait a little while for the cake. Hopefully, Shelby would be able to come down later.  Molly came down later saying Shelby was napping and would be down in about an hour.  

Brinn took Danny’s hand and slipped out the back into the garage.  “It is all set. Well, our trip is. Now I just have to plan our dads trip to Canada.  Jamie said he had already texted you.”

“He did but I haven’t  read it yet. I haven’t been alone.” Danny pulled his phone out and looked at the text.  

Brinn positioned herself so she could see the screen and she read it out loud. “Hey, Danny, I am looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Don’t be scared.  You can be a little nervous but I promise you will be in control.”

“God, I am scared to death!  What if I freak out? What if...What if I can’t get it up?”

“You didn’t have trouble getting it up when he kissed you today.” Danny turned bright red. She turned so she was between his arms and put her arms around his neck. “It’s not like it is the first time I have felt a hard on.  I think I was still in diapers once when I jumped on my dads.” She brought her lips to his and kissed him lightly. “I’m game if you want to practice kissing in the next few weeks. It will be good practice for both of us. Someday I’ll maybe have a chance to try it out on someone who actually likes me that way.”

“Brinn, I’m sorry, I’m not…”

“Oh Danny, we are way past that. I love you but I know it isn’t like that.”  She jumped back as the door to the garage opened from the house and Marcus came in.  

“Oh, I didn’t know...”  it was obvious Marcus was stressed.  

Brinn handed Danny his phone and kissed Marcus on the cheek as she went into the house, shutting the door behind her.  Should she tell Dan? She would give them a few minutes and then tell him.

Danny walked over to Marcus and put his arms around him.  Marcus clung to this young man he thought of as a son. Danny placed his hand on the back of his head and pressed it on his shoulder, “It’s alright, Marcus.  What can I do?”

Marcus tightened his grip a bit so Danny held him close. Marcus’ whole body trembled.  “Danny, it isn’t that you aren’t enough but I want us to have a baby. I want to damage my own child as they grow up.”  Marcus laughed a little. “I’m sorry. Did I interrupt something with Brinn?”

“No, we just needed a break from the noise and the kids. We had just gotten here.”

“I love you, Danny.  You know that, right?”

“Of course, I do.  Without you and Dan I would have probably killed myself by now or been killed on the streets.”

“You deserve so much, Danny.  If we can give you only a small amount of what you deserve.”  Marcus kissed Danny’s cheek. “Thanks for listening to me. I just had seen all those beautiful babies in there and….”

“Dad, you would make an amazing father.”  He kissed Marcus’ cheek and stepped away. “I am sure Dan is wondering where you are. Do you want me to send him in or hold him off?”

“Just tell him I’ll be there in a couple minutes.”

Danny saw Dan looking around. He walked up to him and put his hand on his shoulder, bringing his mouth to Dan’s ear he said, “Dad will be alright.  He just needs a few minutes. Love him extra tonight.” Danny kissed his cheek and walked away.  

Seth and Gus sang several songs with Tyler joining.  Everyone clapped as they finished song after song. Seth and Gus played off of each other very well.  They seemed to know what the other one was going to do next. When they had finished Gus lead the way to his music room upstairs.  Seth looked at his collection of guitars. “You could have gone a long way in the music business,” Seth said over his shoulder as he looked at a concert poster.

“I was going alright but I really didn’t enjoy the tour life.Yes, I could have had sex with a different person every night but  that isn’t me. You have done well from what I have seen.”

“We are similar that way.  I hated being away from Isabella and writing music was more my thing.  I still like to do shows now and then and I sometimes go away for a couple nights but that’s my limit.  Maybe sometime you can come with me. I have a couple of those coming up this fall.” Seth took the time and told Gus about the music events.

“If Shelby is feeling better by then I would love to go. Text me the dates if you’re serious and I will check into it.  Do we need hotel rooms or do they have it lined up already.”

“They will have a room for me set aside.  If there isn’t another room free we can just share mine.”

“Seth, I feel like a kid.  It has been a very long time since I have had a ‘boy’s weekend’.

The rest of the evening there was birthday cake and then fireworks as the kids slept on adults’ laps.  Shelby had come down in time for both. Dan and Marcus had hired the fireworks company and they were being shot from their place so Gus’ house was the perfect viewing spot. As the fireworks started, Shelby sat on Gus’ lap while Marcus’ had a sleeping Gage in his arms and Taylor was sitting in Brinn’s lap on the deck steps.  Dan was standing behind Marcus with his arms around both him and Gage. He nuzzled Marcus’ neck, kissing it gently.

Danny sat next to Brinn while Molly and her family, along with Seth and Isabella stood and sat nearby.  Seth had his arms around his wife but he caught himself glancing in Gus’ direction. He hoped he got to know him better.  Gus would love the music weekend and everyone there would love having him there. He had talent.

Once the fireworks ended, the party broke up.  Children were put to bed and Brenda told Shelby she would be there in the morning and clean up the leftover mess and could help with the kids if she was needed.  

Gus put the kids down and then found Shelby curled up in bed.  This pregnancy was very different than the first two. Although she was affectionate with him, she just didn’t have the energy for sex. It had been a couple weeks already.  He kissed her and went to take a shower. He stood under the hot stream and stroked himself, needing to find relief. He thought about Shelby but then his mind wandered to the days activities.  He really liked Seth and he was so talented. He remembered the way their voices harmonized and the next thing Gus knew he climaxed so hard his knees nearly buckled. After a moment, he finished rinsing off and then stepped out to dry off.  ‘I guess if I have a little crush on him is a harmless thing. He’s a happily married man’. He crawled into bed and spooned up against Shelby, placing his hand on her stomach. As he drifted off, he thought again, ‘He’s a happily married man’ but then again so was he.

Dan held Marcus close as he kissed him. They had made love slowly, speaking terms of endearment and love throughout.  Now Dan looked deep into Marcus’s eyes, “What can I do to make the pain go away, Red? How can I make you happy again.”

“Oh, Darling, I just have to realize we are never going to have a baby in our lives.  I’m trying to realize it is what it is.”

“Oh, Red, I will try more adoption agencies. I will do anything to make you smile.”

Marcus brought his lips back to Dan’s and he let him know what he wanted as he turned his back to Dan and Dan took it from there. Danny stood at their bedroom door for a moment.  He couldn’t hear what they were saying but the love he could hear just from the tone reminded him how much he wanted a relationship like that someday. He went to his room before he felt like a voyeur.  As he laid down in bed, his phone pinged. He expected a goodnight from Brinn. Instead it was Jamie, ‘Goodnight, Danny, relax and I can’t wait to be very gentle’.

Before Brinn could text him he forwarded the message he just got and added, ‘will you help me so I don’t seem like an idiot?’

Brinn had seen her dads head to bed with ‘that look’ in their eyes.  Of course, her dads had that look most of the time. At least as she got older they had kept it in the bedroom most of the time. As she entered her room she checked the message.  She had to smile. ‘Of course, love you’. She thought a second and added, ‘you are never an idiot’. Instead of going to bed she went to her computer and started planning the trip to Canada.  An hour later she crawled into bed. She had reserved a Presidential Suite for them. Each of the bedrooms had a California King bed and deluxe bathrooms. There was a private swimming pool and spa, both heated and usable year round. She would run it past her dad tomorrow but she was sure she had done a good job.  

Now all she had to do is figure out what she was doing that weekend.   

The next three weeks Shelby seemed to be feeling some better but she was always tired.  She figured it could be because she had two little ones besides the one growing inside her.  Brenda had been there almost every morning and Brinn would spend her afternoons with the kids. They had a small party for Gage but he was fine with that because he got his cake and he had his favorite people there.

Dan and Brian loved Brinn’s choice for their trip and they were making plans for some activities out of the room.  They had finally told Justin and Marcus they were going on a trip. They all knew they wouldn’t need a lot of clothes but they were told to bring clothes for fall so they would bring something warmer. They would be leaving in the morning.  Brian had decided that taking a commercial flight would work fine for this trip. Dan and Brian had discussed the kids getting to the Lighthouse and they decided Danny could drive them. He was a safe driver and Brinn, well, Brinn was Brinn.  They would find their way there just fine.

Jamie had continued to contact Danny a few times a week with kind words and sexy comments but not over the top to scare him.  Brinn started to worry that Jamie might not have been a good choice. She remembered that he could be arrogant at times and if he said or did anything to hurt her sweet Danny….  He needed final details, too. She left the house and went to her studio saying she was going to get a small artist kit together so she could paint the vistas.  

Brinn called Jamie’s number. It was late afternoon, so if he had a gig last night he should be awake.  “Come on, Jamie….” she said as the phone rang again.

“Hey, Gorgeous.  I figured you would be calling.  How’s our boy? Primed and ready to have the best sex of his life?”

“That is the Jamie I don’t want showing up this weekend.  If you are going to act like an egotistical asshole, I’ll break him and tell him you can’t come. No one fucks with my friends.”

“You are a Taylor-Kinney, aren’t you,” Jamie laughed a little.

“I will treat Danny the same way I treated your brother, I promise.  If he was older, he might be someone I was really interested in. Brinn, I know I can be an asshole and I know I was, especially the last time I saw Gus.  I hope I didn’t cause him too much trouble with his wife.”

“They dealt with it.”

“Is Gus ever, has he been with men, that you know of?”

“I don’t know that much about their sex lives, Jamie.”

“I know, but knowing you, you would notice a tension.”

“I don’t think he’s got a man on the side, although, I think it might do him good. He loves his wife and kids but sometimes he has a look in his eyes.”

“Do you think….”

“You stay away from him.”

“I will.  And I will treat Danny the way he deserves.  I feel bad about what was done to him. He gave me a lot of the details.”

Brinn than went into details.  She told him that they would meet him and he could hide in the back of the vehicle so John and Tony didn’t see him.  “I know they would recognize you and they would want to know what was going on. If I have to I will tell them but if we can pull it off, I won’t.”

“Are they still as gorgeous as ever?”

“Stay away from them! If you think for one moment…”

“Oh, Brinn, I can look without touching. I mean all the time I was with Gus I could picture both your dads….god, they are beautiful. One time I caught them…. Sorry, I’ll shut up.”

“It’s nothing I haven’t heard before.”  Brinn wrapped the call just as Justin walked in to her studio.  “Hey, Daddy. Are you ready for your get away?”

Justin walked over and hugged her.  He took her hand and he sat in the big armchair pulling her next to him.  He really wanted to put her on his lap like he did when she was little but he didn’t want to push it.

“Brinn, what’s up? Are you and Danny….I don’t even want to think this but are you….”

“Of course we’re not, Daddy. I am always honest with you.  We have kissed a few times. Danny is so worried he will be terrible at kissing and that’s where everything else starts. I wish I could do something for him but practice kissing, which I must say I don’t mind at all, is all I can do.” The smile Brinn gave Justin made him very nervous.

“Brinny, I know you understand sex.  You couldn’t grow up with us and not be exposed but, sweety, would you like to talk to someone?  I mean I am sure I could find someone for you to talk to or I am sure Becca would love to talk with you.”

“Oh, Daddy,” she climbed onto Justin’s lap and for a moment he thought she was going to cry. “I know so much and yet don’t know anything but I think I will figure it out.  If I need to talk, I promise to let you know or talk to Shelby or Aunt Molly. I hope you and dad have a fun time with Uncle Dan and Marcus.”

“Does it bother you that we go out with them?”  He tried to word it carefully.

“Daddy, your sex life is none of my business and you are adults so if you want to have other partners… I am glad it is someone I know cares about both of you and that you really care about.  If you just went out with strangers, I don’t think I would like it much.”

“Brinn, did we raise you right? I mean, are you glad you grew up with us? Did you miss having a woman in the house all the time.”

“Well, I wish Mom could have….”

“You know we couldn’t have her in your life.  She was dangerous!” Justin was instantly upset.

Brinn got up and walked over to her supplies and started putting them in a bag.  

“Brinn, sweetheart, your mom,” Justin began, but when he put his hands on her shoulders she shrugged away.

“She would never hurt me, Justin.  I’m her child.” Justin was shocked at the bitterness he heard in her voice. The only other time she was close to this mad was when they had Tina put in jail. He stepped away. 

“Brinn,” Justin started but her back was so stiff he decided it was better to leave. “I’m sorry, Brinny.”  Justin walked into the house and looked around. “Brian?”

“I’m in the bedroom.”  Brian called.

Justin walked in the room with a glazed look on his face and fell into Brian’s arms. He didn’t say anything but he hung onto Brian for several moments.

“Sunshine, what is it?”  Brian held onto him. “Weren’t you talking to Brinn?”

“Brinn is really upset.  She just went off on me. Maybe we should cancel this weekend.  I think we need to talk to her.”

“Oh, Justin, what was it about? Do I have to ask?”  He shook his head. “She’ll get over it. If she keeps pushing it we may have to figure out something again.  And if it makes you feel better, when I took her into town this week she bought tampons so that is probably what part of the problem is.”  Brian kissed him, “You finish packing and I will figure something out for dinner.”

“I was just planning on pizza. We have everything to make one.”

“Ok, Brinn and I will make it.  I will try to talk some sense into her.”  Brian went into the kitchen and started pulling out ingredients, making a little sausage to put on top.  

Brinn walked in the door, head down. “Hey, Brinny, Why don’t you come and help me make some pizza.”  

“I don’t really…”

“Come here, Brinny.”

“Daddy talked to you already didn’t he?” Brian opened his arms and Brinn ran into them.  She sobbed loudly as Brian pulled her close. He let her cry for a few minutes. He finally picked her up and had her sit on the counter so they were eye to eye.

“Brinn, he didn’t tell me much, ,just that you were upset and I deduced it had to do with Tina.”

“My mom!  She’s my MOM! I miss my mom.”  Brinn started sobbing and Brian held her close. He didn’t try to say anything else. He held her and kissed her head.  After a few minutes Brinn pulled back and grabbed a napkin to blow her nose. “I don’t know why I’m such a mess today.”

“I think part of it is the fact that you are, well, do you have your period?”

“Ya, that is probably part of it.  I hope you have a good time away.” Brian noticed Brinn shifted her eyes down.  

“Brinn, what is it you aren’t telling us?”

“Well, Dad, do you trust me?”

“I do, Brinn. You know what is right and wrong for you and I have to say, since you have your period, I think I can trust you even more,”  he laughed.

“Dad, you do realize I could have sex even though I am menstrating.”

“Oh, Brinn, please don’t go there with me.”  He shivered making her laugh.

“What are we having for dinner?”  Brinn diverted the conversation and Brian let her.  

They would talk about all this when they got back. Maybe a little time apart was what they needed. Maybe he would need to talk to his lawyer and see what options they had with Tina.  He hated it but realized it may have to be done. The worst part would be talking to Justin. This was not going to be easy on any of them.

As Brinn and Brian assembled the pizza, they talked about anything but what happened out in the studio. After they put the pizza in the oven, Brian looked his stunning daughter, part child, part adult.  He was afraid the next couple years were going to be rough but they’d make it, he hoped.

Brian tilted her head so he could look into the fierce, intelligent eyes.  “I think you know what you need to do. I don’t know what happened or what was said but I think you might have a couple things to say to that man who would do anything to make you happy.”

“Everything but let me see Mom,” she said bitterly.  “I know,” she said softer, “I know he loves me and thinks he is doing what is best.” She stood on her tiptoes and Brian bent to accept her kiss.  She then turned and walked toward the bedrooms.

Justin had finished packing.  He also had filled a bag full of toys.  He held the old ping pong paddle which had been the first punishment toy.  They had padded it with a small towel. It was still one of Justin’s favorites and rather than putting it in the bag he set in on the nightstand.  He needed that tonight.

“Daddy,” Brinn’s voice was soft and unsure.  This was a tone rarely heard from her. “Daddy, may I come in?” She didn’t wait for an answer and stepped into the doorway but she didn’t go any further.  “I apologize. I shouldn’t have yelled at you.”

Justin looked at his daughter, so much like him.  Neither did anything halfway. It was all or nothing which made their love so strong but their disagreements so explosive. Justin didn’t say anything but moved away from the bed and opened his arms.  Expecting her to run into his arms, he was surprised when she walked slowly into them but as his arms went around her, she clung to him.

“Brinny, I’m sorry I upset you.” It had all happened so fast Justin wasn’t actually sure what he had said to trigger her explosion. He kissed her forehead.

“Daddy, I meant everything I said, but I’m sorry how I said it.  I’m not sure why I blew up. I didn’t know I was holding it in.” She pressed her head against Justin’s chest.  “I love you and Dad. I could never have lived without you.” She almost added, like I had to live without my mom but now wasn’t the time.  She held onto him tight for a minute. She just felt like things were changing. She was becoming a woman, and not that her dads hated women, but they didn’t understand them.

After enjoying dinner together, Brian talked to Gus, making sure he had all the travel information,  and then Brian and Justin got ready for bed. They were leaving very early in the morning to get to the airport on time.  

Justin went to Brinn’s room.  “Sweetheart, we are going to bed soon. Is there anything you need from us before we leave?”

“No, Daddy.  I’m fine,” Justin hated feeling any distance between them.  They had been so close all her life but now he just didn’t know how to talk to her.

“Brinn,  I…..”

“I hope you have a great time.  Marcus needs a good distraction and I think you could use one too.  I am sure you have Tony and John spying on us. Don’t worry, Danny wouldn’t fuck me if I begged him. No one around here likes girls.” She took a deep breath, “I’m going to shower. Have a good trip.”  

“Brinn…” Justin started as she shut the door in his face.  He walked into the bedroom and dropped onto the bed next to Brian..

“What did she do this time?”

“Can we just go away and come back when she is 18?”

“Come here, Sunshine,”  Brian pulled him into his arms.  “Remember when you used to blow up at your mom because she was the one person that would always love you, no matter what?”

“Remind me to send her flowers tomorrow,” he curled into the heat of Brian’s body.  “Baby, please….” he reached over and picked up the paddle he had left out earlier. “I just need a distraction>”

“But, Justin, we have the plane ride tomorrow.  You can’t be….”

Justin straddled  Brian’s pelvis and ground his cock against Brian’s.  “You know if I feel it all day, I am going to be so horny by the time we get there.”

Brian groaned, “Oh, god, you are ….. Let me go say goodnight to our teenage monster.  You stick whatever you want to take up there before I redden that perfect heart shaped…”  Brian decided if Justin was going to be primed tomorrow, he was not going to cum tonight so he would be ready for everything tomorrow night.

Brian knocked on Brinn’s door, “ WHAT!” Brinn’s voice sounded.

Brian had only got really angry with Brinn a couple times in her life but she just set him off. He walked in and shut the door behind him and then he walked to within an inch of Brinn and said, “I don’t know what the fuck is wrong with you today but your dad does not deserve the shit you are giving him.  You better learn some manners while we are gone or I promise you, I will make your life miserable. I love you more than you can imagine but I will not let you treat either of us this way.” He kissed her cheek and walked out.

Brinn wasn’t sure what had just happened but she had never seen her dad so mad.  She threw herself on bed and sobbed.

A half hour later, Justin’s ass was stinging worse than it had in a long time and Brian was sound asleep on the bed next to him.  He wasn’t sure what had happened in Brinn’s room but he had never seen Brian like this before. He knew Brian would never hurt Brinn but he hoped she was alright.

As Brian and Justin left in the morning they found a note slid under their door.  All it said was ‘I’m sorry’ Justin looked at her door but Brian led him toward the kitchen.  In a few minutes they had four travel mugs of coffee and were heading out to Dan and Marcus, who were waiting in the drive.  After putting their bags in the back Brian and Justin slipped into the back seat and they were on their way.

Gus woke early and rubbed his hand over Shelby’s stomach. His hand moved downward and he found her warm damp center.  It had been so long. Since she wasn’t getting sick anymore he had been trying to get her interested but she just wasn’t.  He kissed her neck as he felt her getting wetter.

Shelby turned over and  Gus took one of her breasts between his teeth and nibbled on it before going to the other.  Gus slipped into her and as he got into a rhythm he realized she wasn’t coming along with him.  He slowed and kissed her, bringing a hand to her breasts but he couldn’t stop. His body took over and soon he had cum while she lay there below him.  

“Oh, Shelly, I am so sorry.  I just couldn’t….” he brought his hand between her legs and started to stroke her again.  But she reached up and patted his face.

“I’m the one who should be sorry.  I …..”  

“Mama, where are you?” Gage’s little voice came from down the hall.

“I better get…”  Shelby started but Gus got up grabbing a pair of shorts and pulling them on.  

“I’ll get him.”  Gus left quickly and Shelby could hear him through the monitor.  “Hey, son. Your timing was pretty good this morning, not that your mother was enjoying herself.”

Shelby curled up in a ball and sobbed.  What was wrong with her? She loved Gus.  Why didn’t she react to him. Her heart did but she just couldn’t get her body to cooperate.  This pregnancy was just so different. After the morning sickness lessened she thought things would go back to normal but it had been a couple weeks now and, if she was honest, she had to fight her impulse to pull away from him.  Maybe it was time for Gus to have a night out again, but what if he didn’t come back?

Brinn was quieter than normal as Danny drove toward the Lighthouse.  After 20 minutes Danny pulled over into an overlook. He turned and looked at Brinn, “Are you going to tell me what’s wrong?  Did I do something? Did Jamie cancel and you didn’t dare tell me?”

 

Brinn was a little surprised and then softly smiled at him, “I’m sorry, Danny.  It’s just me. We should be hearing from Jamie in about half an hour. I just had a fight with my dads last night.  I was an ass and Dad was so mad….” her bottom lip began to tremble. Danny reached over and she fell into his arms. After a couple minutes Brinn separated from Danny and with watery eyes she smiled up at Danny.   “Let’s go get you laid.” She kissed him quick and hard and then laughed. “This is going to be the best weekend!”

Chapter 3

Brinn’s plan worked perfectly.  They had met Jamie in a small town near the Lighthouse.  Jamie had rented a room at a local hotel for the whole weekend. That way if anyone was looking for him, it appeared he was staying there.   He actually did that more often when he had a break. He would spend time writing music and just sleeping. He had lots of money but really didn’t have a place he called home.  

Jamie stood in the parking lot at the back of the building.  He thought Brinn was being over cautious but she had said to make sure there were no cameras in the area they picked him up.  He had heard the hotel manager call in for repair on that camera and heard it wouldn’t be fixed until next week so this was the perfect spot.  When Brinn Taylor-Kinney stepped out of the SUV he realized how stunning this teenager was. And then as Danny got out Jamie felt his dick respond.  He had been thinking about this young man for weeks and he really hoped that their encounter helped him and he had a feeling by the end of this weekend they both would be very happy.

Brinn hugged  Jamie and then stood to the side as Jamie and Danny hugged and then Jamie claimed his mouth. For just a split second Danny panicked but then Jamie held him close and Danny relaxed. 

“Hate to break this up but John is expecting us and we don’t want to make him suspicious being late.”  The men separated. “We will pull into the owner’s spot right next to the Lighthouse. Danny and I will go to the main building.  Sorry this might take a few minutes. We are going to tell them Danny is working on a big project, so he is going to stay in the Lighthouse most of the weekend.  You two will have the suite at the top. I will stay in the lower level.”

“Brinn, you won’t have to stay there all the time.  With your family it isn’t like you haven’t seen men kissing and you understand when it is time to leave.  We can’t make love for 72 hours straight. Although,” he slipped his arm around Danny, “It might be fun to try.”

Jamie laid down in the back of the SUV and Danny drove them the rest of the way.  They parked off to the side and Brinn and Danny walked to the main building. Brinn walked to the desk, “May I speak to John, please?”  She said politely.

“Mr. Kinney-Montefiore is not available,” the young man looked down at Brinn.  Danny had to laugh when he saw Brinn stand up a bit taller.

“Well, is Tony around.”

“The owners are much too busy to come speak with someone like you.”

“Excuse me?  Someone like me?” Danny placed his hand on the small of her back.  “What do you mean, someone like me! What is your name?”

“Figures, you can’t read can you, young lady,” he held up the nameplate on the counter.  “J-e-r-e-m-y, Jeremy.” He said this very slowly as if she needed time for it to sink in.

By now Danny was laughing and he had to walk away.  Brinn was was going to shred him.

Brinn put on a fake, sweet smile, “What is your position here?  Someone as smart as you must be pretty important here. Are you John or Tony? Do you own this place?”  She looked up into his eyes adoringly.

“No, I am a student.  Soon I will be managing this place or one of the other places they are talking about building.”

“Do John and Tony really own all this?  I heard they were cute and young.”

“Well, to be honest, they have a rich relative that let them run this place.  I honestly don’t even know if either of them are qualified.”

Brinn was now into this conversation.  Out of the corner of her eye she saw movement next to Danny and she could see it was John.  Danny stopped him and brought his finger to his mouth. “So this John and Tony only work here because of some relative?”

“Well, I would bet they wouldn’t still be here if the owner wasn’t stuck with them.”

“Maybe if you do a really good job and the owner shows up you can show him what bozos they are.  I’m here to talk to them about babysitting. Since I don’t know if I am smart enough to do anything after high school but I have heard they are kind of brats.”

“Those kids are entitled, rich whiners who will never know how to work.  So you are here about babysitting them?”

“Well, actually,” Brinn stood straight up. “I think I might change my mind.  I might be too busy working on my master’s thesis about how stupid some hotel workers are.  Those entitled whiners, my second cousins. Those worthless hotel managers, John is my cousin, and, as for that rich relative who owns this place… do the names Brian and Justin Taylor-Kinney happen to ring a bell?”  He nodded slightly. “My name is Tia Brinn Taylor-Kinney and,” Brinn turned and faced John, “It is so good to see you John!” She ran into his arms and he swooped her up. Softly she whispered, “May I?”

“Go for it, but you might have to help out a bit this weekend.”  She nodded and turned around.

“Well, J-e-r-e-m-y,   you can take your extreme ego and over inflated abilities and get the hell out of here.  You’re fired.”

“But you can’t,” he looked over at John, “Sir, you can’t let this girl ….”

“Well, actually, I can since she actually owns several shares of her dads company, making her part owner.”

“Oh, John, don’t be modest.  You own a lot of shares, too.”  Brinn turned back and looked at Jeremy, “Are you still here?”  Well, now Brinn knew what she was doing for the weekend.

Brinn got the passcards for the Lighthouse and told John the story about Danny’s project.  Brinn said she would be in at 10:00 a.m.to help out with the kids or at the front desk but tonight was for Danny and Brinn.  Once she was sure John had fallen for it, they walked back to the Lighthouse. 

“What took you so long!” Jamie’s voice came from around the corner.  Danny walked around and fell into Jamie’s arms, laughing.  

“Brinn just got a guy fired but she did it so well,” he giggled. He brought his mouth down on Jamie’s and kissed him.

“Well, Brinn, I think we better get this man upstairs.”  Danny said as they all grabbed their bags and after Brinn opened the door, they slipped Jamie upstairs. Brinn threw her bag down by her room and then took them upstairs to the suite at the top level.  The view was stunning. The sun played across the water, as ships could be seen in the distance.

“Danny, you better start working on that project.”  Brinn looked at her phone, “It’s 4:00. How about I order dinner for a 7:00 arrival?  I will just order a few different things we can all eat. I promise I will leave you alone tomorrow night for dinner.”

Danny walked over to her and put his arms around her.  “Thanks, Brinn. You can hang with us. We don’t need to be….”

“Jamie, I know Danny is in good hands.  I will be back up when the food arrives.”  Brinn kissed both of them on the cheek and was gone.  

“She is something,” Jamie said when the door was closed. “How about we just sit down and get to know each other a little better.  Jamie pulled off his shirt and dropped down on the sofa, facing the ocean. Danny sat down at the other end of the sofa turning toward Jamie.  Jamie didn’t push him. They talked about a lot of different things from their favorite subjects in school to their favorite music. “Do you like to dance?”  Jamie asked as he stood up and offered Danny a hand.

“I don’t dance.  Well, I haven’t since junior high.  I actually used to enjoy it.”

“Join me.” Jamie asked again and Danny took his hand. Jamie put something on his phone and the music started.  He took Danny in his arms. He wasn’t holding him too tightly but his hand rested gently on the center of Danny’s back.  He had created this playlist just for this evening. As the songs switched, Danny stepped a bit closer and rested his hand on the back of Jamie’s neck a little tighter. Jamie’s hand gently moved downward and cupped his ass. He pulled Danny even closer and now they were barely swaying to the music as their pelvis’ ground against each other.  “Kiss me, Danny. I mean really kiss me. You can’t do it wrong, I promise.”

Danny pressed himself tightly against Jamie and when Jamie’s arms went around him, Danny started kissing him.  By the time they separated, both men were short of breath. Jamie led Danny to the sofa and slowly undid his fly for him.  Danny started to tremble.  

“Hey, I am only going to use my hand, Ok?  And then, if you want to, you can do the same for me. Now, lay back and relax.”  Jamie loosened his jeans and slid them down a bit, giving him much easier access and as he began to gently stroke Danny, he was already fighting to keep control.  Jamie was skillful in starting and stopping and when he didn’t expect Danny could wait any longer Jamie brought his mouth down on Danny. Danny cried out as he exploded in Jamie’s mouth. 

Once Danny pulled himself together, he reached for Jamie’s fly and soon his pants were around his knees.  He was slow and tentative with Jamie at first, unsure of every movement but then he forgot himself and realized, although this wasn’t the first cock he had in his mouth, it was the first time he thought about the feel and texture and what he could do with his tongue and hands as he coaxed and started to taste the first drops of pre cum.  Soon Jamie forgot Danny was new to this and couldn’t restrain himself. He began to thrust into Danny’s mouth and then realized Danny was taking him without any effort. As Danny’s tongue danced across Jamie’s cock, Jamie shot cum down Danny’s throat. He then pulled Danny onto the sofa and they lay together, half naked, watching the sun drop lower on the horizon.

Jamie’s hand stroked Danny’s chest as he pulled him tightly against his own chest.  Danny seemed to be relaxing quickly. He was looking forward to a weekend of enjoyable sex.  Danny would be ready quicker than he had expected and he had a feeling he would be the recipient of Danny’s more than adequate cock before the end of the night.  He shivered at the thought. He hadn’t bottomed in a long time. All the sudden he was excited for that feeling. This young man was special and he was going to be there when he realized the pleasure sex should be.  Jamie’s hand moved lower without even thinking about it until he heard Danny’s intake of breath as Jamie’s hand gently played with Danny’s balls and semi erect cock.

Danny tilted his head back to look at Jamie.  “Thank you for being so nice to me. I know how convincing Brinn can be when she wants to be. I hope you don’t feel obligated.”

Jamie kissed Danny’s upturned face, “Danny, there are so many assholes out there that hurt kids like you were.  I just hope I can take that fear from you. I don’t mean every guy you meet from now on will treat you the way they should but you at least you will know what you should expect.”  Danny turned into Jamie and that’s where they stayed until Brinn came with dinner.

Justin was having real trouble sitting still. Brian had returned last night after an encounter with Brinn and he really been angry and …. Justin felt his dick getting hard.  He reached for Brian’s hand and after placing it on his crotch he covered it with a blanket. Brian began to gently rub him and then pulled Justin close and kissed him. Brian brought his mouth to Justin’s ear. “Hell, I want you right now.

Justin gave him a slow smile. He looked over at Dan and Marcus and realized they were probably doing the same thing under a blanket. “Do we really want to try that again?  As much as I love you and love the feel of you in me, I think I would rather wait.”

Brian’s hand slid down Justin’s pants and thrust deep into him.  Justin bit his tongue to stop from crying out but then purposefully slid forward and backward.  When he was still, Brian moved his finger stroking the inside of him and he took long slow breaths and Brian slowly removed it. “I’m going to use the bathroom.” He kissed Justin and walked up to the front of the plane.

Marcus moved over and sat in Brian’s spot so when Brian came back he sat next to Dan.  The men continued their previous activities with a different partner. As a flight attendant came up the aisle, he started collecting things and asked people to put their seats up.  When he got to the row of men he stopped and excused himself softly after then four men separated and sat up he asked them also to switch back to their original seats. Then softly he spoke to Brian, “If you are looking for more to come to your party, let me know.”  He dropped a piece of paper into Brian’s lap and continued on his way. Brian knew he wouldn’t use it but he put it in his pocket.

Danny turned into Jamie and by the time Brinn knocked on the door, they were both very heated up.  “Give us a minute, Tia.” Danny called out as he scrambled off the sofa and tied his pants while Jamie did the same.

Through the door, Brinn said, “Jamie, get in the bedroom.  The food is almost here and they can’t see you. They might tell John.”

Danny opened the door, very flushed.  “He’s out of sight.”

Brinn kissed Danny’s cheek, “You look like you have been having a good time.” He flushed more brightly.  “I hope that means you are getting to know each other.”

“Thanks, Tia.  He’s great.”

Very softly Brinn said, “Just don’t fall in love with him, Danny.  That’s not what this is about.”

“I know but I can dream for one weekend, as long as I know it is a dream.”

“Oh, Danny, you will find the right guy or the right several guys before you find the perfect man.”

There was a knock on the door, “Room service.”  

“Damn, that’s Tony.  Make sure Jamie doesn’t come out,” She said softly to Danny.  “Coming, Tony!” Brinn walked to the door and opened it.

“Bellissima, you are more beautiful each time I see you!” Tony picked her up and spun her around. “How are you?” 

“I am good, Tony.  You aren’t mad that I fired that guy today, are you?  I will help while I’m here.”

“No, John told me about the arrogance of the SOB. Where is Danny?”  Tony had met him several times over the last 3 years.

Danny strode out on as if on cue, “Hi, Tony.”  He walked over and the two hugged.

“Are you staying up here?” Tony questioned expecting Brinn to sleep up here.

“I thought I would let him stay here so he has a view while he works on a paper and I will be over at your place, so he can work in peace.”  

“That’s very nice, Miss Thing.  Well, I better get going. I promised Jonna I would be home soon.”

“Tell Jonna I will see her tomorrow.”

“When you are done eating, just put the cart on the elevator.  I put lots of snacks and drinks on it that you can just keep in the refrigerator for the weekend.”

“Thanks, Tony.  I am sure Danny will need some energy.” Brinn nearly lost it when she said it.  Tony gave her a strange look, “Just an inside joke. I will be over in the morning to help wherever you can use me.”

“Just come over to the house.  You can hang with the kids. John doesn’t have any flights with Dan and Brian otherwise occupied, so he will help me out if I can’t get someone else to come in.”  Tony walked out the door. “I will you see you tomorrow,” and with that, he shut the door.

Jamie came out of the bedroom, “Tony is as pretty as ever,” he said as he looked at the closed door.  And with that he started uncovering the food on the cart. “Let’s eat!”

After they had landed, the couples had taken a rental car for the two hour trip up to the lodge.  Marcus and Justin sat in the back and Justin leaned on Marcus trying to take some of the weight off his bottom. Marcus began to gently stroke the bruised ass through the fabric but soon Justin had undone the fly and Marcus had inserted his hand to touch his flesh.  Brian glanced back and smiled.  

“Marcus, you can play all you want but if you make him cum, I will make you pay,” he leered at him.  “I have been saving up for out encounter as soon as we get to the suite. And not that we need help but if you want to join us at that time, I am sure Justin wouldn’t mind a little additional stimulation.”

Justin saw Marcus tense up.  “I don’t know why Brian can’t just say that you can suck me off if you want to while he is having his way with me.”

Dan asked Brian about the direction and Marcus and Justin talked softly.  “You know we have never seen him hit you. You really do like it don’t you? I mean he isn’t making you….”

“Oh, god, no.  I have to force him to do it sometimes but he does know it is worth his while later.  Every nerve ending is just waiting for something and if I don’t shut up I’m going to make myself cum and then you would be in trouble.”  Marcus quickly pulled his hand out of Justin’s pants and Justin laughed.

“If Dan said it was alright, you could do a lot worse than being fucked by Brian Kinney.” He stopped a second, “I know we have kind of put actual fucking off our list of activities but maybe sometime….”

Brian glanced over his shoulder and then looked at Dan, “Sounds like my husband wants you to screw him.”  Justin couldn’t tell if there was a real edge on Brian’s voice or more of a fun tone.

“I thought that was off the table?”  Dan said. “I have to admit the thought of riding one of you is always there but the thought of you riding my husband isn’t as exciting.  That is my beautiful ass.”

“Well, Sunshine has already had that ass and vice versa,”  Brian reminded Dan.

“But that was before it was officially mine.”

The vehicle got quiet for a few minutes before Dan and Brian started talking about directions again.  As they climbed further into the mountains they started getting a glimpse of their hotel. It was a large lodge style building and they had a small lodge near the main building all to themselves.  Brian had already declared it a clothing optional weekend. Justin just wanted to get in their room and …. “Brian, are we almost there?”

“Yes, son, just a few more minutes.  Can you hold it for 5 more minutes?” Brian said smugly.

“Well, DAD,” Justin responded snidely, “just don’t take too long in the lodge.”

“And now I know where Brinn gets it.”  Brian saw Justin react as if he had hit him.  He just wanted to hold him right now. Well, maybe he wanted to do more than that. He continued, “We don’t have to stop at the main lodge.  I let them know our ETA and they should be opening it up right now.” Brian said this with no snarkiness. All the sudden he just wanted to make love to Justin.  He continued, “How about once we get into the lodge, we all take a nap, each in our own rooms. Then maybe should we say dinner at 8:00 p.m. I’ll order dinner tonight.  You can take care of it tomorrow.”

Dan steered the vehicle into the spot by their place.  As they got out, Brian pulled Justin into his arms and kissed him, “I didn’t mean anything by the Brinn comment.  I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.” He pulled him close, “I love you.” The kiss was long and gentle. Finally, Dan cleared his voice. They slowly separated but Brian kept a tight grip on Justin’s waist as he grabbed both of their bags and they walked in together.  Dan and Marcus went to the left and Brian and Justin moved to the right. The rooms were identical on opposite ends of the lodge. Both couples were already in their own little world.  

By the time Brian and Justin got into the room, Brian was tugging off Justin’s shirt.  He started at the pulse point under Justin’s ear and kissed and licked his way to the hollow of his throat.  His hands moved to Justin’s waistband and undid the button and zipper.  

Justin started grabbing at Brian’s shirt and tugged it off over his head. He kissed Brian’s chin and then took one of his nipples in his mouth.  His tongue flicked and taunted until Brian forced Justin’s pants down and then he began maneuvering Justin to the bed. Justin managed to step out of his pants as he fumbled at Brian’s fly. Brian pushed Justin onto the bed and got out of his own pants as fast as he could.  They didn’t need words. Justin moved onto his hands but Brian turned him over. Brian put one of Justin’s legs on his shoulder and moved the other to the side and he could see the bruises he had caused last night. He put lube on his hand and began running it along Justin’s crack and then began to play at the entry.  He could see Justin was struggling to keep control. Slowly he worked one and then two fingers into him.  

“Oh, please, I need to cum so bad.”

Brian laid his head on Justin’s thigh and took Justin in his mouth.  He suckled on him, making Justin whimper as he tried to hold off not wanting the closeness to end but as Brian began to stroke him deep inside, he started flicking his tongue over the tip of Justin’s cock, he had to let go. Brian could tell he was ready and thrust a third finger in making Justin scream as he came hard and fast. Brian forced his mouth so he was touching Justin’s pelvis as his penis went down his throat and he didn’t miss a drop.  He slowly moved his hand out of him and then moved his mouth slowly, releasing Justin’s still twitching cock.

Justin got on shaky knees and laid his chest on the bed, offering himself to Brian. Brian slid into the prepared opening and reached around to stroke the still quivering organ. And as Brian moved slowly in and out he knew everything was right with the world. 

After they had napped for a short time, Brian and Justin showered and after putting on the plush hotel robes, they moved out to the main room.  While Justin poured the wine, Brian ordered dinner for all of them. Justin poured glasses for Dan and Marcus, too, figuring they would be out soon.  Justin sat next to Brian and while he held the wine glass in his hand, his other hand slipped into Brian’s robe.and laid gently on Brian’s cock in an almost possessive manner.  

“Brian, were you and Dan serious about actually swapping partners for everything?”

“Well, you sounded interested in the car.”

“I guess I am but I don’t know why because no one is as good as you are and no one makes me feel the way you do.”  Justin removed his hand and lowered his mouth downward.  

Just as Brian was ready to come Dan and Marcus strolled out of their room in their complimentary robes.  “Looks like Justin is starting on his appetizers early.” Dan commented as they picked up their wine before sitting next to Brian and Justin.  Dan’s hand moved under Justin’s robe and let his hand stroke Justin’s perineum nearly sending Justin instantly over the edge. And so the first night of fun began..  

After Brinn finished eating she left Danny and Jamie she left them alone and went to her own smaller suite.  She smiled when she thought about her friend upstairs and really hoped he was having fun but after starting a movie her mind started wandering and she signed onto her laptop.  At first she googled her dads. She was so proud of both of them. They were so good at their jobs. She started doing a little digging on her daddy. She wondered what it would have on Justin Taylor back in the year she was born.  

As she looked, Brinn found references to a tour he had done.  She looked through some photos and then noticed her mom in the background.    They had her full name so Brinn continued to research. It wasn’t long before she stumbled onto a name she was fairly sure was her grandmother.  She found a picture of her and she definitely looked similar to her mom. Brinn calculated the time it was on the East coast and it was obviously too late to call her anymore tonight.  She took down the address and phone number and set it aside. Next, she went back to searching and found a gossip column in an obscure, art magazine with rumors of Justin Taylor leaving his long time boyfriend for his female assistant and how she had moved in with him.  Brinn could tell most of that was fiction but it got her wondering how much of it had some truth. Now she was on a mission to find out how she really got into this life she lived.

Danny had been so nervous he didn’t eat much for dinner.  He wasn’t sure what was going to happen next but he was fairly sure something was.  When Brinn left Jamie took Danny in his arms and kissed him. As he took a step back he tugged Danny’s shirt off.  Without thinking about it, Danny dropped his shorts, although he left on his briefs. Jamie quickly got rid of his, also, and then took Danny’s hand and led him into the immense bathroom in the suite.  Jamie had already noticed this bathroom was definitely set up by gay men. Within the extra large shower stall was several shower heads including a hand held one that had an enema attachment.  

“Danny, I am not going to make you do anything you don’t want to do tonight but I am hoping you will make love to me later and because of that, I’m going to prepare for sex.  I hope you’ll help.”

“Danny was unsure what he meant but he nodded.  Jamie had earned his trust by now. They dropped their briefs and stepped under several streams of water.  Jamie took the soap provided. It was high end, hand made bar and began to rub in circular motions on Danny’s chest.  As Jamie’s fingers slid into Danny’s armpits he couldn’t stop from shying away as it tickled. Jamie smiled and kissed him before moving the soap downward.  Jamie was very thorough when it came to washing Danny’s cock and balls. He had the desired effect as Danny reacted. He kissed Danny below his ear and said, “Turn around.”  He then started at his shoulders and slowly worked his way down the lean, young man. As he soaped up both hands he softly said, “Do you trust me?”

“Yes,” Danny said a bit shaky.

“Just tell me if you want me to stop.”  Jamie moved his hands down to Danny’s ass and began soaping them but with each motion his fingers began to go between his cheeks and soon he was touching Danny’s bud.  The first brush had Danny move just slightly away but Jamie kept brushing it and by putting one arm around Danny’s waist he had better control. Soon he felt Danny reacting to his finger teasing in a far different way.  He actually pressed himself against Jamie’s hand.  

“Your turn, Danny,” he handed the soap to him.  “You can definitely explore as deep as you like.”  Danny followed Jamie’s moves but took time to kiss and tease his nipples. By the time he finished washing his dick, Jamie had to take deep breaths and then, as Danny moved to the back, he continued his exploration.  Soon he had a finger deep inside of Jamie, feeling textures and Jamie’s reaction. Jamie took a step away and smiled at him. This time Danny progressed and kissed him, putting a hand on the back of his neck and forcing his mouth even tighter against Jamie’s.  

When they separated, Jamie smiled. “You are definitely a quick study.  Now, I am going to do something that usually makes sex more comfortable, maybe less embarrassing with someone new. You don’t have to do this tonight but I want you to know some options.”  

Jamie stopped talking conversational and went into an instructional mode.  He showed him how the nozzle slipped in and explained it only took a little warm water but it made a lot of guys feel more comfortable during sex or at least less concerned about being embarrassed.  “I kind of like it. Sometimes I push it and take in more than is comfortable and see how long I can hold it. That can be the best hard on. Instant gratification can be wonderful but so can waiting.”  He had removed the nozzle and rested against the shower wall. He slowly rubbed his pelvis. Danny stood next to him and pulled him over so he rested against his chest and Danny began to slowly rub Jamie’s stomach letting his hand roam lower from time to time.  Jamie let Danny help support him and then sighed and shuttered.

“Oh, god, Danny….” he took an unsteady breath.  “Time for you to grab a towel and get out of here.”

“Are you….can you get over there by yourself?”

Jamie kissed him gently, “I can, thanks.  Just get out of here because the next step isn’t so pretty although I may cum.  Damn, you got me hot.” 

Justin woke up and felt a hand stroking his cock.  His eyes fluttered open and he realized Brian was sound asleep in front of him and then he realized it was Dan.  Justin turned over and pressed his ass tight against Brian and then wrapped a hand around the back of Dan’s neck and pulled him close and they began to kiss as Dan’s hand explored.  As they continued to move, Brian woke and slipped into Justin. He reached around and took Dan’s cock in his hand as he kissed Justin’s neck. By now Marcus had woken up, too. He moved downward and began rimming Dan.  Dan’s mouth crushed Justin as Justin then moved back against Brian. Dan, Justin, and Brian came at the same time. Then the three pinned Marcus down. Dan pressed into him and then Justin took his dick in his mouth while Brian tasted and teased his lips until he couldn’t hold on any longer.  Marcus’ whole body seemed to explode as Justin swallowed every drop. And then he just laid there, eyes wide open and a silly grin on his face.

Dan pulled him into his arms and Brian and Justin walked back to their own room where they spoke softly about their grandchildren and their children. “Are you feeling better than when we left home?”  Brian asked as he kissed him.

“Yes, Baby.  I think I will call Brinn in the morning and see if she will answer my call.”

“Well, if she won’t, I promise to take your mind off of it. Do you think Shelby is alright?”

  

“I’m not sure but this pregnancy is very different than the other two. I’m a little worried but I don’t plan to dwell on it this weekend.” Their lips met and soon they slept soundly.

Danny wasn’t sure what to do while Jamie finished in the bathroom.  He put on a robe. Should he get in bed? Should he go into the living room?  He sat on the edge of the bed nervously and he was about to stand up when the bathroom door opened.  Jamie walked out, naked, and strode over to Danny. Without a word he offered his hand to him and Danny stood up.  Jamie slowly untied Danny’s robe and as he pulled him close, Jamie said, “Will you make love to me, Danny?”

“Jamie, I don’t….”

“You do, Danny.”

Danny had tears in his eyes. “I really am not sure….”

Jamie pulled him close and kissed him.  “Danny, I really like you and I really want to make love with you tonight.  You had a good start in the shower. Use your fingers. Tease me, probe me, and then screw me.  Ask me questions, you beautiful boy. I have confidence in you, oh, and lube is both of our friends,”

“Jamie, what is the best … position? I mean, so I don’t screw it up.”

“Oh, but I want you to screw it,” he kissed him deeply, reaching down to stroke Danny’s cock.  It quivered under his fingers. “When we are ready for that, I will help. Now, Danny,” he shoved him onto the bed, “Let’s have a little fun.”  Jamie took Danny into his mouth until Danny’s whole body quivered and then he lay on his back and let Danny explore.

Twenty minutes later both of them were desperate for relief.  Jamie decided the old standard was probably the easiest for Danny so he got on his hands and knees and handed a tube of lube and a condom to Danny.  With trembling fingers, Danny opened the condom and slipped it on. He then put lube on his fingers and began to rub Jamie’s bud. It was fairly loose already. 

“Please, Danny, just press slowly in now.  God I need to feel you.” Danny took Jamie’s hips and as he pressed forward he tried to move slow.

Jamie could tell how nervous Danny was about hurting so he pushed backward quickly, taking Danny inside of him. They both cried out but now Danny had to keep going.  He started a pace that quickly accelerated. Jamie started uttering a variety of things and then instinctively, Danny reached around Jamie and stroked him only a couple of times before Jamie cried out followed immediately by Danny. 

“Good lord, Danny! That was….” Jamie was still catching his bread, “PERFECT!”  Jamie collapsed on his side and, after Danny got rid of the condom, he laid down next to him.  Jamie pulled him close. “Tomorrow it’s your turn, if you are ready,” he kissed his cheek, “Good night.” Jamie fell into a deep restful sleep while Danny’s mind began to worry about sex tomorrow.  He trusted Jamie but could his subconscious?

Brinn woke up very and picked up her phone.  How early was too early to call a woman she didn’t know and ask for her mom’s phone number or email?  She decided it was late enough. It was a little after 9:00 on the opposite coast. She was really nervous but had created a cover story and hoped she had thought it through enough.  She put the number in her phone and then called her grandmother.

“Hello?” a soft southern voice came on the line.

“Good morning, I am looking for Helen?”

“This is Helen, who am I speaking to?”  From her research she knew the woman she was talking to was 70 years old, to Brinn she didn’t sound like an older woman.

“This is Dana Thomas.  I am looking for your daughter, Tina.  Would you have a phone number or email address for her? Well, that is silly, she’s your daughter.  Of course, you have contact information.”

“And what is your connection to my daughter?” Helen’s voice was now a bit defensive.

“Oh, we were in college together.  I was a couple years younger but we had some classes together and I am just trying to get a group of us together because another friend is quite ill.” Brinn rambled this all, trying not to speak too fast.

“Well, I am not sure.  Tina is not fond of me sharing her information. You know she has had a few scandals in her life.”

“Yes, I had heard that.  Is she doing well now?”

“She is doing alright,” Helen started loosening up.  “Not having contact with some of her children is difficult for her but at least she does get to visit some of them and she is even trying to mend fences with her ex.”

“Oh, that’s good, so does that mean she is living back in Colorado?” Brinn used any knowledge she had of her mom making her grandmother believe her cover story.

“Why, yes she has.  She finally got a job after the fiasco of getting thrown in jail for not following the restraining order,” Helen stopped talking for a moment.  “I’m sorry. I’m not even supposed to talk about that. Those rich fags that stole her daughter should be…. They started all of her trouble.”

Brinn was silent for a second.  She hated when people said bad things about her dads, even if some of it was true. She found her voice, “I remember hearing about her giving up a child.”

“That beautiful girl was stolen!  She was so young….” she went silent for a moment and then went on, “I’m sorry, I got off track.  I will text her email to your phone.”

“Thank you, I appreciate that.”  They made some pleasantries and the call ended leaving Brinn to wait.

Moments later her phone responded and to her surprise Helen sent email, phone number, and her physical address.  Brinn knew where her mom lived! She quickly went to a website where she could message her mom anonymously. Why was she so nervous?  It had been more than four years since she talked to her mom. Maybe her mom didn’t want to talk to her anymore, maybe it was too painful or she was mad.  She thought an email was the safest way. 

‘Good morning Mom,

I don’t know if you want to talk or not but I wanted to say I miss you and I still love you.  Matty is good, too. In fact, I am at his house now.

For now, Mom, I can’t call you because my dads can track my phone.  Please let me know if you are interested in talking. I really want to talk to you, Mommy.”

Tia’

Now Brinn had to wait for a response.  She thought back to last night. The Lighthouse was very quiet but she was almost positive late last night she heard Danny and Jamie both crying out, in a good way.  She had heard that before when she was at a hotel with her dads. The house was sound proof but in the suites the sounds sometimes carried. She texted Danny.  

‘Let me know how your night was.’  not expecting to hear anything for a couple hours, she was surprised when there was a knock on her door, five minutes later.  

“Tia, let me in.”

Brinn opened the door and Danny came in. He was dressed in a robe and nothing else, she suspected. She was wearing a cami and thin shorts so when she hugged him and the robe fell open.  Brinn wasn’t sure why but she kissed him, really kissed him and to her surprise he kissed her back and she had no doubt he had learned a lot last night. He then gently pushed her away.

“So what happened last night? Tell me everything and I do mean EVERYTHING!”

“Tia, I am not telling you everything but I will tell you that Jamie is wonderful and I really hope that tomorrow morning I will have difficulty coming down here, just like Jamie might today.”

“Oh, Danny, I am so happy for you.  Jamie was sweet?”

“Jamie was beyond great.  I,....I know we will never be a couple but I have to keep remembering he is doing this as a favor to you.”

“Danny, if Jamie was just doing this as a favor, he would treat you well but he is enjoying his time with you.  You are beautiful and kind and intelligent and….you’re everything a person could want in a boyfriend. You are just too young for him.  You’re not too young for me.” Brinn reached down to stroke Danny. “Danny, will you have sex with me? Please, Danny, I want to….”

“Tia, what is going on this morning?  You and I both know I am not having sex with you.  I want to finish high school, not be killed by your fathers or brother.”

Brinn hugged him tightly, “I’m sorry, I know that. I got my mom’s information this morning and I’m waiting to hear from her and I am scared to death she won’t want to see me.”  Danny picked her up and carried her to her bed. He got in with her and held her tight. “Danny, please,” she took his hand and placed it on one of her small breasts. His thumb instantly began to slide over her nipple and she felt it get taught and then felt something deep in the pit of her stomach and moving lower.

“Hey, Danny, you in there?”  Jamie walked in. “Well, am I interrupting something?”  Danny moved his hand like Brinn gave him a shock.

Brinn thought Jamie must have the worst timing in the world although she knew Danny and her were not going to have sex today.  She then laughed as Jamie walked in with the definite canter of someone who was rode hard the night before.

“Room for me?”  Jamie crawled in behind Danny and his hand moved immediately to Danny’s cock. 

Brinn smiled at him.  “Your timing stinks, Jamie.  I was on my way to my first real orgasm.”

“I’d contribute but you are too young.  Hold off until you have sex the first time. It is usually really worth it.” Jamie’s last words were muffled as he kissed Danny’s neck.  Danny was getting quite heated by now. Brinn disappeared from his thoughts and he turned into Jamie. Brinn watched them and then cleared her throat.

“Oh, sorry, Tia,”  Danny looked over his shoulder.  “We’ll go upstairs.”

“That is the best idea you’ve had.” Jamie’s hand glided over Danny’s ass, avoiding showing any signs of aggressiveness and avoided having his fingers slide between his cheeks.  He was going to have his way with this young man and this young man was going to enjoy every second of it but first he thought he might just let him have another go. The boy had a natural ability.  

“Guys,” Brinn laid in bed looking forlorn, “Oh, never mind.  Have fun. I need to get going to Tony and John’s. I will have some food sent over in an hour or so. Shut the door on your way out.”

Brinn pulled the blankets around her and picked up her phone.  There was a message from Tina!

Brinn glanced at the message from Tina but decided to wait and read it later.  It was long and she didn’t want to be late. She showered and pulled her hair into a ponytail and headed out for a day with her cousins.  She stopped at the hotel on her way and ordered burgers and fries to be delivered for an early lunch for the guys but she knew they were going to be busy for a while.

Danny and Jamie went back to bed and thirty minutes later Danny laid behind Jamie, still deep inside of Jamie. When he started to move, Jamie stopped him.  “Just stay there a minute. It has been so long since I have taken time to make love without someone pounding on the door.”

Danny started to move slowly and Jamie signed, “God, you are good. Keep moving like that.  Oh man, I’m going to cum again!”

Brinn had texted and told them what time lunch would be there so Jamie and Danny took a long shower before it arrived.  Danny looked at the nozzle and took it. “Jamie, will you help me?”

“Of course, I will.” Jamie kissed him.  “Now don’t you feel like this means you have to do something later.  It is totally up to you but I hope you feel comfortable enough by then.”  Jamie helped Danny with the nozzle and after making sure the temperature was right, he turned the water on low.  He stroked Danny to distract him but Danny seemed to enjoy it.  

After Jamie left him alone, he dressed and then looked in his overnight bag.  He had only taken a couple toys along and he was going to see if Danny would allow him to put this in now in preparation for later.  He had a feeling this boy would be very receptive once he realizes how good it was.

Danny strode out with a towel around his waist. After Jamie talked to him he agreed to try the small plug. He was fairly sure he wouldn’t even feel it after a few minutes and he was right.  He dressed and just as he did there was a knock on the door and a server said, “Just put the cart in the elevator when you are done.”

“Let’s eat, Jamie.  For some reason I have worked up an appetite.”  Jamie laughed and together they spent the day eating and playing video games.  They stole kisses and touches throughout the day. While they settled in to watch a movie later in the day, they snuggled together on the sofa while Jamie laughed at the show, Danny’s mind kept wandering to tonight and he prayed this worked.

Canada was beautiful this time of year.  There was a little snow up in the top of the mountains already and the air was crisp as the sun went down.  The men had spent most of the day in the suite. They had played and talked most of the day and now they were all dressed for a nice dinner out and then they would decide if they were going out to dance or coming back here.  Each couple had taken an extra few minutes in the bedroom to choose one toy for their husband. They would all be remote controlled and throughout the night they would throw them all in a hat and draw one out. If they drew their own remote, they could give themselves a break but everyone else could use them as much or as little as they like.  The only rule was that whoever was behind the wheel was exempt from changes. In other words, it could be on slowly but the remote holder could not adjust it unless the driver asked for it to be turned off.

All four threw remotes into Brian’s hat and after each drew one out, they all turned their backs on each other and started them and the fun had begun.

Brinn spent the day with Jonna and Matty.  Matty was 12 and preferred to be left alone most of the time but nine year old Jonna loves spending time with her older cousin and Brinn had fun giving her a makeover. Brinn debated about telling Matty about Tina’s email but she knew he wasn’t as interested in her as she was. John and Tony had been busy but both made time to stop by once throughout the day and then John arrived at 4:00. 

“I thought Danny probably needed a break from studying,” he walked over and kissed Brinn.  He looked at her close and said “Is everything Ok? Did Matty cause trouble?”  

“Matty was fine.  He is at that age,”  Brinn shrugged.

Jonna ran to her Daddy and he scooped her up.  “And I can see what you and Brinn did today. You look gorgeous but then you always do. You definitely look like your papa.”  John loved both his children equally but every time he looked at their daughter his heart skipped a beat thinking of Tony. She had his same striking features and coloring, and with Brinn’s help, was stunning. John kissed her and set her down.  “Why don’t you go ask your brother what he wants for dinner? You will see Brinn again tomorrow.”

After Jonna had left the room, John looked closely at Brinn.  “Please tell me nothing went on with you and Danny, Brinn. Something is bothering you.”

“No, John, Danny and I are the best of friends but I am too young for sex. Plus, Danny is gay John.  He is gay through and through. I have just been trying to figure out what I will do. I have three universities that want me to come and have places held for me but I just don’t know what I want to focus on.”

John held her tightly and kissed the top of her head.  When I was your age I was just worried about my mom getting drunk every night and what I needed to feed Peter.  You are trying to decide what part of the world to save. “You go and enjoy your evening with Danny. He needs a break from studying.  I hope you don’t mind but I told the chef to make you a big pot of seafood pasta with all the sides and something special for dessert. Oh and a pitcher of mocktails.  What time do you want it delivered?”

“Thanks, John.  Let me text the time after talking to Danny.”

Brinn jogged to the lighthouse and texted Danny, “Come on up, Brinn.  We’re watching a movie.”

By the time she got upstairs the door was open.  “Hey, guys, I won’t bother you. John is sending dinner over. What time do you want it delivered?”

They decided 6:30 would be good. Brinn texted John and then said she would be up later.  “Brinn, keep Danny company for a while. I have to spend about half an hour on the phone for the band.”  He disappeared into the bedroom and shut the doors.

“So did you hear from your mom?”

“I did but I haven’t read it yet.  I will read it later. How about you? How was your day? Have you…”

“No, but I can’t wait to.  Tonight I know it will happen if I want it to.  Remind me again that Jamie is too old for me. Remind me not to fall  in love with him.”  

Brinn moved and sat on his lap, “Danny, you know it and even though your heart might be a little battered I am always here for you, Danny.”  She wrapped her arms around his neck and just held onto him for a full minute. “Don’t forget, I love you. Not like a boyfriend but you are my best friend. You get me.”

“And don’t forget that I love you and if there is anything about your mom you need to talk about…” Brinn kissed him.

“Hey, second time today I caught you two kissing.”  Jamie joked as he came out of the bedroom.

“Ya, but you’re the one taking him to bed tonight!” Brinn almost shouted as she ran out of the room.

Jamie, sputtered, “What did I….” he headed toward the door but Danny stopped him.

“Just leave her.  She will be alright.” Danny put his arms around Jamie and kissed him.  He then dropped to his knees and tugged down Jamie’s shorts. Danny took Jamie’s cock in his hand and guided it into his mouth.  Jamie sighed at the feel of Danny’s mouth and he thought about how far he had come in the last 30 hours. Tomorrow he hoped they could be locked into the bedroom for the day. He just knew Danny would be responsive and he was so excited to see what tomorrow would bring.

 

Brinn ran to her suite.  She hated her life right now.  She hated herself. Why had she just been mean to Jamie?  She hated lying to John. Sometimes she wished she was a normal 14 year old with normal parents and family.  What if her dads didn’t have money? What if she wasn’t so smart? Now she needed to read what her mom had said.  Maybe she could help Brinn make up her mind what she should be doing this fall.

Chapter 4 

Brinn dropped on her bed and cried.  She cried because her dads didn’t understand her and she loved them so much.  She cried because she was happy for her best friend but felt like she was losing something. She cried for all the time she missed with her mom but if she had been with her she would have missed so much with her dads and with Gus and his family.  She just didn’t know what she wanted anymore.

The next thing she remembered there was a knock on her door, “Brinn, please let me in.”  It was Jamie’s voice that woke her up. She had no idea what time it was but food would be delivered soon and he shouldn’t be out in the hall.  She quickly got to the door and pulled him in.

“Why are you being stupid?  What if the server came with the food?”  

“He just left.  I told Danny I would get you but I wanted to talk to you a minute. Gus would kill me if you got hurt by this scheme. Danny is worth it but your family hanging over me is a little daunting.”  Jamie looked at Brinn closely, “Are you alright with all this? After your meltdown upstairs, you seem …. I’m not sure what’s going on.”

“Neither do I, Jamie. I’m sorry I lost it earlier.  I am thrilled for Danny. He deserves this and it looks like you are enjoying yourself, too.”

“Brinn, if he was two or three years older...he is special.  He is sweet and kind and he has no idea how hot he is. Are you interested in him?”

“Jamie, I am 14 I know about sex.  Everyone around me is having sex and although I have a higher degree than most of them and my brain and body want to have that sensation but then I get reminded I am 14 and it doesn’t help that my dads don’t understand women.”  She stopped talking and took a deep breath, “Let’s go eat and then you make love to Danny, but be careful. His heart is very fragile. Don’t tell him how attracted you are to him, please.”

“I promise. Now let’s go eat.  It smelled amazing.”

“Tony probably made it for us himself. He is an amazing chef even though he is too busy to cook most of the time.”   Brinn kissed his cheek. “I will be up in a couple minutes. I want to wash my face and change clothes.”

Ten minutes later the three of them sat by the small table in the suite.  “How did Tony think the two of us would eat this much food. It’s like they know they are feeding more but I don’t care, this is amazing!”  Danny sighed as he set down his fork.

“Danny, I’m surprised you didn’t eat more. You usually….” Brinn stopped and then realized Danny was nervous.  “I am sure this will heat up really well about midnight. Just don’t microwave it too long or the seafood will be really tough.”

Jamie’s hand had found its way into Danny’s lap and for the first time all day, Jamie turned on the vibration inside of Danny.  He jumped in surprise but after making eye contact with Jamie he relaxed. Soon he was squirming in his seat.

Brinn smiled at him and stood up. She walked around and kissed both of the men as she picked up the pot in the middle of the table.  She walked to the kitchenette and, after putting the pan in the refrigerator, she collected some food before heading to the door. “I won’t be up tomorrow until you contact me and if you want to be alone all day, that’s alright. I have a few things to do and will probably go spend time with Tony and John and the kids.”  With that, she left the room, closing the door behind her.

Both men said goodbye but were already focused on each other. Jamie dropped to the floor and shoved Danny’s chair back.  He unzipped Danny’s shorts and brought his mouth to his briefs, licking his cock through the material. Danny shivered feeling the texture, warmth and moisture on his skin.  Danny’s hands went into Jamie’s hair and gently pressed it against his crotch. Jamie now gently used his teeth through the fabric and Danny cried out.

Jamie moved up to Danny’s lips and  captured them with his hand on the back of his neck.  One of his hands were on Danny’s crotch as his tongue darted in and out of his mouth.  Danny gasped as Jamie’s fingers moved inside the briefs.

Jamie moved away a bit, “Danny, we are going into the bedroom and I am going to touch you…..god, I want to feel you.  If I need to slow down just tell me but, Danny, you are safe. I promise any discomfort you have will soon be pleasure. And the fact that you have had that vibration on your prostate for over an hour, I am guessing you are getting pretty desperate. How about you go in the bathroom and take that thing out and do a quick rinse. If you want to take a full shower you can.  I could join you.”

“No, I would feel better if I rinsed off.  I’ll be out in five minutes.”  

Jamie had lit some candles and undressed by the time Danny came out of the bathroom. He stood naked in the doorway and Jamie took a deep breath. Danny’s skin had a blush to it from the warm shower.  They met midway across the room. Jamie kissed him and led him to the bed. He laid him on his stomach and straddled him. He linked their fingers on either side of Danny’s head and slowly began to move down Danny’s spine.  He kissed and licked. He drug his teeth along it and when he got lower he let go of Danny’s hands and moved lower. This time he didn’t avoid touching his ass. He let his tongue move between his cheeks and as he moved lower he began to gently probe him.  He ran his tongue around rimming him until Danny was nearly incoherent from the sensation.  

“Oh, Jamie, please.  I am ready, I need…”

“Put your knees under you.  Bring them close to your hips, spread apart.”  Danny did as instructed. Jamie slipped on a condom and then lubed up his fingers and his cock. He began by inserting one finger and moving it around.  When it grazed Danny’s prostate he cried out.

“I don’t know how long I can hold it.”

“You don’t have to, Danny. Let yourself go.  Feel every pleasure as it comes and then it will come around again.” With that Jamie focused on Danny. On really feeling him inside and when he slipped over the prostate again Danny climaxed.  As he did Jamie entered him. Danny cried out in pain but was overtaken by an unbelievable feeling deep inside him. As Jamie began to move in and out it was only moments before Danny was moving to meet him.  Soon Jamie began to lose control and as his balls hit Danny’s ass, Jamie lost control followed by Danny cumming again. Jamie wrapped his arm tightly around Danny’s waist and then helped them drop to their sides still joined. 

Danny reached behind him and ran his hand over Jamie’s hip and then turned his head so Jamie’s lips could brush his.  “That was….”

Jamie pressed his mouth to Danny’s again, “Yes, it was.”

Brinn opened her computer and then went to the message from her mom.  Brinn had found a bottle of wine on the counter and opened it. She poured a glass and sat down on the sofa.  She drank the first glass and then looked down at the screen and began to read,

‘Oh Tia,

I was so excited to get your message.  You obviously are as brilliant as ever to think of calling your grandmother to get information.

Tia, how are you?  I know you graduated  from college this spring. I have been keeping track of you the best I can.  

I see Gus is married and has a couple kids and I know that John and Tony moved out there with your brother.  I miss Matty, too, but I know he doesn’t want anything to do with me.

Tia, can we talk on the phone? I want to hear your sweet voice. I bet you have even started your period by now.  I wish I could have been there for you when that started. I am sure Brian and Justin weren’t much help when it came to that.  Maybe Gus’ wife is nice. I think she was your teacher, wasn’t she?

Oh, Tia, please contact me soon.I love you, darling.  I want to see you.

Love you,

Mommy’

Brinn drank another glass of wine while she reread the message.  She started writing,

‘Mom,

I am so glad you got the message.  My dads can’t know I contacted you.  I am so sorry they had you put in jail last time.  That’s why they can’t find out this time. I am going to have to get a disposable phone before I can call you.  

Yes, I do get my period and you were right, Brian and Justin were not much help.  You better than most realize they don’t understand women!

I would love to talk to you about lots of stuff.  I don’t know what to do next month. I don’t know what school to consider or if I should paint for a year. 
Mommy, I will email again soon and hopefully in a couple of days I will have a phone I can call you on.

I love you so much and I have missed you.

Tia’

Brinn closed the computer and turned on a movie and started drinking right out of the bottle.  By the time she finished it, it dropped on the floor and she passed out.

The men had all taken full advantage of the remote surprise the first half hour but as they ate there were just intermittent surprises. After an hour they all handed the remotes to the waiter who returned with them in 4 small bags.  He handed one to each of the men along with their desserts. They all took a couple seconds to program the new remote they were given. As they finished their sweets, Marcus was nearly crawling onto Dan’s lap and then Justin’s on the other side. Justin grabbed him and kissed him and then pulled him up on his feet.  Brian and Dan watched their husbands on the dance floor. Dan moved next to Brian and kissed him.  

“I think we’re lucky this is a gay friendly environment or we may get thrown out for indecent behavior.  God, they’re hot. Have you thought more about switching partners? I have to admit I have always wondered how sweet it would be to be buried deep in your husband’s ass.  Now I don’t want you to think I dwell on it. I mean look at Red. He is so beautiful. I still can’t believe he wants to be mine. I kind of worry that one day I will come home and he will be gone.”

Brian kissed his friend, “I don’t think you have to worry about that.  Marcus only has eyes for you although right now it appears he has my husband’s ass.”

“Actually, I have Justin’s ass in my hands right now,” Dan pulled out the remote and pressed it to high, and Justin nearly dropped to his knees.

“Well, if we are playing that game,” Brian pulled out his remote and Dan looked out at Marcus but instead he nearly doubled over.  At the same moment Brian reached over and squeezed Dan’s crotch.  

Dan whimpered. “I think, who am I kidding? I can’t think with my ass feeling like that.  Fuck me, Brian let’s go to the bathroom and find an empty stall.”

“I would take you up on that, Dan.  But it is up to my husband who I screw. But let’s get them over here and decide what we are doing the rest of the night.  I think we all need a break or just a party in the suite.” Remote roulette was even getting to Brian.  

Justin and Marcus were starting to lose all inhibitions.  Dan watched them for a moment. “Let’s take our husbands to the bathroom.  None of us are going to make it to the hotel. I need to feel Marcus…..” Dan took a deep breath to regain control.  “Maybe tomorrow we can talk about playing, right now I just want my husband.”

Brian smiled at his friend, “The sound of a man who is truly in love.”

“You never doubted that, did you?”

“No….oh, shit, I don’t know which one of them have my remote but I would almost bet it is Sunshine… No, you have loved Marcus from day one but you do seem awfully interested in Sunshine’s ass lately.”

“Well, I have been watching that ass for years and since it has kept your attention for so long, I wanted to see what was special about it.”

“Dan, what’s special about it is it is Sunshine’s.  Just like Marcus’ ass is special because it is attached to him.  Now I have no doubt Marcus is an amazing lover. I have seen you two in action but, unless they have other plans, let’s shut these things off,” he put the remote on the table and turned it off.  Dan audibly sighed at the relief.

Dan turned off his remote and Justin actually jolted on the dance floor.  His head turned and looked at the table and then took out the remote he had and turned if off.  Marcus followed and the two men walked off the dance floor. Dan and Brian stood and each took their husbands close, kissing them. 

“Sunshine, do you mind if I take you back to the suite and make love to you for the next  four to six hours, just the two of us?”

“How could I mind that? I brought a paddle or two and I …. God I want to feel EVERYTHING! And as long as you are there I don’t care who else is.”  Justin nearly climbed Brian and kissed him so long and so invasively, Brian nearly stripped him right there.  

Brian broke away from Justin and dropped four $100 bills on the table and then pushed Justin out of the restaurant, followed by Dan and Marcus. By the time they got outside, Dan pressed Marcus tightly against the SUV as he slipped his hand between them, grabbing his crotch.  Brian and Justin had already gotten in the back seat and Justin’s pants were loose. Brian held onto his cock as his hand moved down the back of Justin’s pants and he was manipulating the vibrator and somehow slipped a finger in next to it. 

Brian brought his mouth next to Justin’s ear and said, “How much can you take tonight?”

“As much as you can dish out.” 

“Do you need to sit tomorrow for any reason?” Brian licked along his jaw.

“I think I could stay in bed all day! Just so I can fly home on Monday.” Justin brought his mouth to Brian’s throat and began to suck and lick and when his tongue dipped below Brian’s collar he made a noise low in his throat.

“This truly is not fair,” Marcus complained from the front seat as Dan maneuvered through the streets back to the hotel. Dan refused to let Marcus touch him because he wasn’t sure he would be able to stay on the road.

As they pulled up to their lodge, all four men fell out of the vehicle and as they entered the lodge, as clothes started to fly, Justin and Marcus shared a kiss that got both Brian and Dan so hot they picked up their husbands, said goodnight and carried them into their respective rooms.

Danny was like a new person.  He wanted Jamie to show him everything at once.  They laid in bed and teased each other until they were ready to explode and then Jamie put his knees on either side of Jamie’s head and they both began to taste each other. Their tongues licked and teased the other’s cocks and soon Danny practiced deep throating Jamie and when he pulled his hips even further down and Jamie felt the back of Danny’s throat, Jamie exploded.  He started to back away expecting Danny to choke but he held him in place enjoyed every drop. Jamie then went to work on Danny and he reached around and inserted his finger into Danny’s ass causing him to cum. 

It was after 2:00 a.m. before Danny and Jamie faced each other wrapped in each other’s arms and fell asleep. They both slept soundly against the feel of the other’s body.

Justin lay on his stomach with a smile on his face.  His ass was fury red and Brian was licking the valley between his cheeks.  The heat of Brian’s tongue stung but Justin didn’t care. Brian dipped into Justin’s asshole that had been well used and abused.  He could taste himself inside.

“I want to cum again but I don’t think I have any giz left in me,” Justin shivered as Brian pulled away.  Brian got up but came right back with something in his hand.  

“Relax, Sunshine, This might sting for just a second but then it should feel better.”  Brian put some lotion on his hands and then gently began to rub it in.

“It stings!”

“Just a second.  Hold on, Sunshine.”

Then Justin felt it.  A cooling sensation spread across him. “Oh, I don’t know what it is but it feels amazing, now.”

“Does it feel good enough to have a hard on again?” Brian moved up and kissed him, bringing his hand down and finding Justin’s cock semi-erect.

Brian offered Justin his back and to his surprise Justin thrust hard and deep. He pressed against Brian’s chest and fell into a sound sleep.

Dan and Marcus made love until they just couldn’t anymore.  Marcus laid his head on Dan’s abdomen and Dan ran his fingers through his thick, auburn hair, “Red, I love you so much.” He paused.  I wish we could have a baby. God, I want a baby with you.”

“Oh, darling Dan.  How was I ever happy without you in my life?” He swirled his finger through Dan’s pubic hair.  “As long as I have you and Danny in my life, my life is full.”  

Dan pulled him into his arms and kissed him.  “Good night, love. I’d give you the world if I could.” 

"Don't you know you have?" Marcus replied sleepily.  

Together they drifted off more relaxed than they had been in months.

“Gus!” Shelby shook his shoulder.  “Something’s not right, Gus.” Shelby was trying to stay calm but she knew something was very wrong.

Gus rolled over, “Shelly, what is it?”  Gus replied groggily.

“Gus, I’m bleeding. I think I need to go to the hospital”

Now Gus was awake. “Ok!  I ….my dads aren’t home. I’ll call Mary.” He glanced at the clock.  It was 3:00 a.m. “I will be right back, Shel. I will check on the kids while I call her.  Ten minutes later, Gus had checked on the kids, texted Molly to tell her what was going on, and carried Shelby down the stairs and set her on the seat.  He kissed her and rushed back in the house to grab one more thing as Mary came into the house.

“Mary, I….”

“I have the babies.  I can stay as long as you need me.”  She patted Gus’ shoulder. “Go take care of your wife.  I will call the hospital that you are on your way.”

Gus rushed out to the SUV and they were off.  The amount Shelby was bleeding made it obvious something was seriously wrong.  By the time they arrived at the hospital, staff was waiting for them. It didn’t hurt there was a Taylor Kinney wing on the hospital.  They were told Shelby’s OB-Gyn was on her way in but an IV was started and the emergency room doctor gave her medication through the IV.  Within a couple minutes Shelby had calmed down and started dozing. 

Gus held her hand until Shelby’s doctor arrived and asked him to leave the room while she looked her over.  Gus was never so glad to see Molly and Tyler walk in. She rushed over to him and hugged him. He held onto her tightly.

“How is she?”  Molly asked.

“The doctor is looking at her now but she was bleeding pretty bad. I’m scared, Molly.”

“Should I call Justin and Brian for you?”

“No, I don’t want them to know.  They will rush home even if it is something minor. After we know something I can see if I need….”

The OB Gyn approached Gus.  “Gus, Shelby is resting quietly right now.  The baby seems to be ok for the moment. The bleeding has nearly stopped but we will need to wait for some tests to see what is going on.”

“So she hasn’t lost the baby?”  Gus asked softly.

“No, but I am going to be honest.  It doesn’t look good at the moment.  If she stays stable for 24 hours she will have a better chance and we can try a couple things but she will probably have to stay in bed most of the time.”

“She’ll do whatever it takes.  I know her.”

“I just want you to know that she may not be able to do anything.  Sometimes nature just takes its course. We will have a better idea in a couple hours when the tests return.”

Once the doctor left, Molly pulled Gus close and he held onto her.  “It’s my fault. It’s all my fault!” Gus said softly in Molly’s ear.

“Come, Gus, let’s sit down,” Molly led him to a chair and they sat side by side.  “Nothing you did caused this Gus.”

“But I did.  We fought just before we fell asleep.  I upset her. I wanted to make love but she wasn’t in the mood.  She’s never in the mood anymore. Finally, she gave in and told me to go ahead.  So I had sex with her but she obviously didn’t want it. It was my fault if we lose our little boy.”

“Oh, Gus, I don’t think that had anything to do with it.  And I am sure you were loving and gentle.”  

Tyler walked away and texted Dan.  It said, ‘Shelby in hospital. Will let you know if you should come home early.  Maybe get John ready in case… Will be in touch.’

Dan had a message come in early Sunday morning.  He knew it was Tyler from the tone that sounded. He picked it up and softly said, “Shit,” under his breath.  

Marcus shifted next to Dan and snuggled his naked body against him.  “What is it, darling Dan?”

“Tyler let me know that Shelby is in the hospital.  He didn’t give details but he said I should get John on standby which means it isn’t good.”

“Are you going to tell Justin and Brian?”

“No, I am going to wait for Tyler but I am going to have John fly up here.  If we don’t need him he can fly us back Monday morning but if we need to leave today we’ll be ready.”

“Oh god, Tony, harder!  I want it harder!” Tony repositioned himself and continued to slam into John’s ass making him cry out as he came.  He clamped around Tony who then came, too. John reached back and held onto Tony’s hips, not wanting him to go anywhere yet.  “That was….Amazing! Let’s wake up like that every morning!”

“I wish we could.” Tony kissed John’s neck. “Maybe we need to go away for a weekend. I…”  Tony was interrupted by John’s phone ringing.

“Damn,” John swore.   It was nearly 7:00 a.m.   “Who the hell…” he picked up his phone and saw it was Dan.  “Shit,” he answered the phone. “Dan, is everything alright?”

“Sorry to call you so early, John, but I need you to fly up here.  We may not need you but….”

“Dan, what is going on?” John knew this was not normal.

“Shelby is in the hospital.  She may lose the baby. I haven’t told Brian and Justin but if we need to get home quickly, I want you up here waiting.”

John laid his hand on Tony’s thigh and slowly moved away from him. “I will call the airport right now and I will be up there as soon as I can.  I will contact you when I have my flight plan. I’ll contact Molly to let me know what’s up.”

“Thanks, John.  Talk to you later.”

“Mi Amore, what is it?” Tony wrapped his arm around John’s shoulders.

“Shelby may be losing the baby. I need to fly up to Canada and be ready to take them home if they get the word.  I don’t think I should tell Brinn. Just tell her that I have to run a flight for Dan. If the time comes you will have to tell her and they will just head back today instead of tomorrow.”

“I will let you get ready.  I will go make some breakfast for you.” Tony left while John went to shower.

Danny stretched.  He ached in so many places but it felt so good. He slid his body over Jamie and began to slide his finger between Jamie’s ass cheeks and soon Jamie was begging for more.  Danny grabbed a condom and entered him. In no time, they had both cum.

“Danny, if you were a few years older….. I….” Danny reached around and stroked Jamie, “Oh, GOD….” he shivered and came again.

Brinn woke up with a headache.  She had never felt like this before.  She had her first hangover and felt like shit.  Her mouth was as dry as cotton but as she drank some water she was sure she was going to throw up.  She rushed to the bathroom and did just that.

Gus couldn’t sit anymore.  He had sat with Shelby, but while they were running one more test he paced in the waiting room with Molly.  Tyler had gone home to take over the kids and Brenda was going to take care of Taylor and Gage.  

When Gus saw the doctor come in he went directly to him.  Molly followed and slipped an arm around Gus’ waist. 

“Mr. Kinney, Gus, the tests we just ran showed there has been no change in Shelby or the baby.  She hasn’t stabilized but hasn’t gotten less stable either but I want to be honest, it doesn’t look good.”

Molly hugged Gus as he clung to her.  “You go and kiss your wife and you sit with her.  Shelby is strong. This isn’t over yet. If you need a break, come get me.”

“The kids…. Mary….”

“Brenda should be getting there about now.  They are fine.”

“Thanks, Molly...for everything.”

“Come get me if you need me.  I’ll be here.”

Brian and Justin woke up.  Justin groaned as he moved. “Let me rub that gorgeous ass again.”  Brian rubbed more of the oil onto his cheeks and Justin raised his ass in the air offering it to Brian.

“Are you sure you’re not too sore?”

‘Please, Brian, I want you….”  Brian positioned himself and entered him.

“I never get tired of sinking into you.  The feel of you around my cock...I love everything about you.”  Brian pulled Justin up and wrapped one arm around Justin’s shoulders while the other went around his waist, “I love you, Sunshine.”

“I love you, too, baby.”

Danny and Jamie showered, and then went to the kitchenette and started pulling out leftovers. They had cheese and bread and some fruit.  They sat on the sofa and kissed in between bites. Soon they had forgotten about the food again and were kissing and touching and just enjoying each other.  They ended up stumbling back to the bedroom and into the bed with rumpled sheets.  

Tony had texted Brinn but she hadn’t responded so he went over to the lighthouse,  He could use her assistance with Jonna with John gone and Matty was with a friend for the day.  Tony knocked on the door and she didn’t answer. He was about to go upstairs when he was sure he heard a moan.  Using the pass card, Tony let himself in. He heard whimpering coming from the bathroom. “Brinn, bella, what is wrong?”  He picked her up off the floor and carried her to the sofa. That was when he saw the empty bottle of wine. “Oh, bella, what have you done to yourself? Why did you do it to yourself?”

He went to the kitchen area and found some bread and a bottle of water.  “Sip, don’t gulp this. Nibble on the bread. It will help soak up some of that wine still hanging in your stomach.”

After a couple minutes Tony continued, “Brinn is something wrong? It isn’t like you to do something like this.”

“I don’t know what’s normal for me!  I am a master candidate that can’t drive.  I have a great family but I can’t see part of them. I just don’t know what I should be doing.”

Tony sat on the sofa and pulled her onto his lap and let her cry.  After a few minutes she pulled herself together. “Tony, did you come here for a special reason?”  she sniffled as she talked.

“Yes, John had to do an emergency flight for Dan so I was hoping Jonna could spend time with you.  She could come here or you could come to the house.”

“Can you give me half an hour?  I need to shower and then I will go to the house.  Tony, please don’t tell my dads I was drinking? I don’t have a problem.  That is the first time I have ever done that, honest.”

“I believe you, Bella.  I will let Jonna know you will be there soon.”  He hugged and kissed her. “You may not know right now what you want to do but whatever you decide, you will change the world!”

The men spent the day looking at the Canadian Rockies from their suite.  None of them managed to get clothes on for hours. They spent a lot of time in the hot tub but Dan seemed a bit distracted.  He kept excusing himself, saying he had a business issue going on. By noon he received a text that John was available when they needed him.  Dan kept the phone at arm’s reach, not wanting to miss a message if they needed to go.

Justin sat on Brian’s lap part of the time.  Feeling the discomfort kept him in a constant state of excitement so Brian obliged by bringing him to climax time after time which, of course, had Brian cum several times himself.  Marcus decided he liked the idea himself. He straddled Dan and moved until he felt Dan’s cock at his asshole. With Dan’s help, he moved and soon Dan was buried deep inside Marcus.

Eventually mid afternoon they all ended up in one bed just talking and touching and kissing.  At times they weren’t sure whose arm or thigh or dick they were touching as they all dozed off.

Molly had gone home around noon.  Tyler had some work to do and Brenda was still with Tyler and Gage.  Molly hated leaving Gus alone and as she pulled out she thought of Seth and Isabella.  She called Wine and Design. If one of them was home hopefully they would answer.

“Wine and Design, Seth speaking.”

“Oh, Seth, I am so glad you are there.”  She explained the situation and that most of the family was out of town.  

“Molly, I will be at the hospital in ten minutes.  I’ll just sit in the waiting room if Gus is in with Shelby.”

“Thank you, Seth.  That makes me feel better. You have my number.  Please call if there is any change. Oh, and call Tyler if his dads need to come home.”

“I will, Molly.  I am leaving now.”  Seth got on his motorcycle and was at the hospital in minutes.  He was at the desk asking questions when Gus walked out. He looked so young.  Seth didn’t even think before walking over and taking him in his arms. Gus wrapped his arms tightly around his new friend and held onto him.  

“How is Shelby and the baby?”

“She has started bleeding again. I don’t think….I think she’s going to lose our son but I’m not sure about her……”

Seth stroked his head and said, “Should I call your family?”

“I will decide once the doctor comes out.” Gus rested his head on Seth’s shoulder as they stood there.” Seth guided him to a seat and sat next to him, keeping his arm around him.  

Gus saw a nurse approaching. “Gus, the doctor would like to talk to you and Shelby together.”

The look Gus shot Seth was pure fear.  “I will be right here, Gus.” As soon as he went down the hall he Seth called Tyler and told him he thought Gus needed his dads here and then called Molly and told her he didn’t know anything for sure but he thought it was only a matter of time.

He then contacted Isabella and explained what was going on.  She was almost home so she would go watch Paul and Jenna so Molly could come back to the hospital.  Now all they could do was wait.

Dan’s phone began to ring. He reached over Brian’s ass and grabbed his phone off the nightstand.  “Ya?” he knew it was Tyler.  

“John’s getting the plane ready.  Try to get to the airport as fast as you can.”

“What’s happened?”

“They are expected to lose the baby but Shelby is bleeding.” Tyler responded

“Ok, thanks, Tyler.” Dan ended the call as Marcus kissed him and Brian ran his hand over Dan’s ass.

“Brian, Justin, we need to pack and head to the airport.”

“What?” Brian looked at  Dan and got serious. “Dan who was on the phone?”

“It was Tyler.  John is waiting at the airport for us.  Shelby and Gus are losing the baby and Shelby isn’t doing well either.”

“Did you know...how long have you known this?”  Brian was up and throwing things in his bag. 

“I was told early this morning that she was in the hospital but Gus didn’t want to bother you if it was just a small problem.”  

“Well, get the hell out of here and get ready to go?”  Brian said as he followed Justin into the shower. Minutes later they were out and drying off.   Brian took Justin’s towel and rubbed his back but Justin turned around and put his arms around Brian’s neck.  Brian pulled him close and they stood there for a moment. “She’s strong, Sunshine. She’ll be fine,” he wished he knew that was true.

Thirty minutes later they were on their way to the airport.

Gus walked into Shelby’s room and the doctor was standing by her bed..  Gus walked over and took her hand and kissed her. “Oh, Gus, I’m sorry. I tried…. I…”

“Shhh, Shelly. You didn’t do anything.”

“Gus, I have already told Shelby but I need to take her into surgery.  We need to stop the bleeding. The baby’s heartbeat is slowing and the likelihood of survival is very low.  I’m sorry but right now we need to save your wife. You have a couple minutes and then the nurse will be in to prep her.”

Gus leaned over and put his mouth by her ear. “This is all my fault.  You didn’t want to…” tears began to roll down his cheeks.  

“Oh, Gussy, you didn’t cause this.  This whole pregnancy has been a mess. I love you, I love our kids.  Oh, Gussy, if I don’t…”

“You will be fine.  We have two beautiful children and if this one becomes an angel…. Oh, Shelly, I love you.  You can’t leave us. We need you.” He kissed her just as a group of people rushed in and he was escorted out.  

As soon as Seth saw him he knew it wasn’t good.  He stood to meet him when Molly rushed through the door and Gus fell into her arms and sobbed.  Seth watched the two. He wasn’t sure what it was about that young father but he was drawn to him.  He was just such a talented, loving, successful family man. He hated seeing him so torn up.

Gus sat between Molly and Seth as he told them Shelby was on her way to surgery to stop the bleeding and deliver the baby which would very likely not survive.  “I wish my dads were here.” he said as Molly dabbed at her own eyes.”

“They are on their way, They should be here in two to three hours. John went up there this morning just in case.”

“Thanks, Molly. I….” he started shaking, trying to pull himself together. “My world is crashing right now.”

She smiled gently, “I sometimes forget how much of my brother has rubbed off on you.”

“Your brother is as much my father as Pops is. We would never have survived without him and I want him here now.”

“I’ll go see what their ETA is.” Molly nodded at Seth who pulled Gus close as she walked away.

“This is all my fault, all my fault,” Gus repeated over and over.  

“Gus, none of this is anyone’s fault.  Women lose babies everyday. It is just nature’s way.  Some babies just aren’t viable.”

“But I made her have sex with me last night.  I only thought of my own needs. I said….I didn’t mean for her to hear me….”  Gus started crying.

“If you want to tell me what you said, I promise I won’t tell anyone...if that will help.”  Seth stroked his thick, wavy hair.

“I….it is so terrible. I was frustrated and mumbled I didn’t have this problem when I was with men. How could I say that? I love her.  I love our children. I don’t deserve her. I promised her I didn’t need men and then I say...”

Seth was stunned.  He wasn’t sure what to say.  He had no idea Gus was bisexual.  “Gus, I am sure she knows you love her.”

Molly returned and filled Gus in.  His dads were on their way. They should be there within two hours. Seth went off to find something for Gus to eat even though he doubted he would eat it.  As he took the elevator down to the cafeteria, he thought maybe Isabella could help Shelby. Isabella needed new friends now that they moved and it sounds like Shelby could use a friend, too.

Tony had a difficult situation.  He felt he needed to tell Brinn what was going on but he also needed her to stay with their kids for a couple more hours because he had to be in a meeting and Jonna couldn’t be alone.  He decided to go talk to Danny so he could be their for Brinn. Tony knocked on the door and didn’t hear anything at first. “Danny, it’s Tony. Are you in there?”

Now he heard shuffling and voices.  He was sure he heard two voices. He used his pass key and let himself in. Danny was just coming out of the bedroom, still pulling up his shorts.

“Sorry, Tony, I was….napping.  I stayed up late working on my paper.” Danny stammered.

Tony smiled as he looked around the room, “And where is that computer you have been working on?”

“Oh, well, I….”  Danny panicked. Jamie walked out of the bedroom.

“Hey, Tony.  Long time no see.” He had a towel wrapped around him and walked over and shook his hand.

“Jamie, what a surprise!  One of you want to fill me in on what’s going on?”

Jamie walked over to a frozen Danny, “Brinn thought Danny needed a weekend with a friend.  I am sure you know what a great guy Danny is and if I remember your history, you had an unpleasant start to sex, too.”

“Danny, I would say from the look you just gave Jamie that you have had a nice weekend,”  Tony noticed Danny relax a bit. “It is none of my business except that it happened at my place of business.”

“Jamie has been wonderful to me,” he kissed Jamie who gently cupped the back of Danny’s head, showing real care to the young man.

“I am glad Jamie could help you.  He is right, I had a bad early situation and it took a bit to work through it.  But Danny, I came here for a reason. Your family is on their way home right now.  John is in the air with them now. Shelby and Gus have lost their baby. Shelby is in surgery and her life is also at stake but I really need you both to stay here until this evening because I have something I have to do and I really  need someone around for Jonna. Danny, can you come with me to tell her. She is going to need someone and I am literally running out of time.

Danny was already moving to get dressed. Tony looked over at Jamie, “You are welcome to spend time at our house as well, Jamie, as long as you and Danny remember my daughter is there.”

“Come on Tony, I would never do anything like that,”  Jamie was a bit offended.

“I know.  We will try to convince Brinn to stay tonight yet so you can have one more night.  Has Danny regained his trust?”

“Oh ya, that young man is amazing! It may be hard to say goodbye.  He will be 18 very soon. I may have to look him up if I am in the area.  But, damn, why am I talking about that. Poor Gus!” 

Danny came out showered and dressed in less than 10 minutes.  “I’m ready, Tony.”

Jamie kissed Danny, “I’ll be over in an hour or so.  Tony said it was Ok but I’ll give you some time alone with Brinn first.” They kissed once more and then Tony led him out the door.

Brinn glanced out the window and saw Danny and Tony walking toward the house.  She didn’t like this. Did Tony catch Jamie and Danny together? Jonna saw her papa and ran to the door and he scooped her up.  “Papa, what are you doing here?” she questioned as she kissed his cheek and hugged him tightly.

“You remember Danny, right?” Jonna blushed and waved at him.  Tony set her back down and softly whispered, “Bella, can you go in your room for just a few minutes.  Danny and I need to talk to Brinn.”

“Ok, Papa,” she looked quizzically at him but obeyed.

By now Brinn was scared, “Tony, what is it?  Danny tell me!” Brinn held onto his hand tightly.  Danny led her to the sofa and sat down. He put his arm protectively around her.

Tony dropped on his knees in front of them and he put his hands on her knees.  “ Tia Brinn, John’s flight was to fly to Canada in case your dads needed a flight.  They didn’t know he was there until a bit ago.”

“Tony, I love you but what is going on?”

“Shelby is in the hospital.  She has lost the baby.” Instantly tears rolled down her cheeks.  Danny pulled her close and she put her head on his shoulder.

“I want to go home.  Can we go home?” She then looked at Danny and started, “Oh, Danny, I’m…”

“Brinn, your dads aren’t home yet and I could really use you here to help with Jonna.  I think it is best for you to stay here until morning and that way Jamie and Danny don’t have to change their plans, either.” Brinn’s head snapped up at hearing Jamie’s name. “Yes, I know he is here and that is fine.  We don’t need to talk about that. I told John to have your dads call you as soon as they are at the hospital and know what is going on.” Danny and Jamie will be here with you and Jonna. I promise if I hear anything I will call or text.” Tony kissed her on both cheeks.  “Now I hate to do this but I have a meeting your dad set up for me to handle since he was out of town.”

As he walked to the door, he heard the rumbling of thunder. “Maledire! (damn it) we don’t need a storm.”  Tony ran out the door.

Jonna came out and saw Brinn on the sofa and curled up next to Brinn.  Brinn shifted with a quick kiss on Danny’s cheek and wrapped her arms around Jonna and the girls spoke softly about what was going on. Danny stroked Jonna’s hair and kissed Brinn’s.  He looked out the windows and saw the storm rolling in. He was glad he wasn’t driving in that and hoped their dads were past this area so they didn’t have to fly through it.

An hour later, Jamie and Danny, Jonna and Brinn sat by the table playing a card game.  Brinn kept checking her phone but nothing yet. Jamie had one hand on his cards and the other one he kept sneaking under the table and into Danny’s lap.  As the storm raged outside they were safe and comfortable.

John landed the plane safely, though it was a bumpy landing.  He immediately went out to Brian and Justin. “I just wanted you to know that Brinn and Danny are staying at the Lighthouse yet tonight.  They are safe there but they are right in the middle of the worst of this storm. Tony told Brinn you would call her soon so she knows what it going on.  I have to do the landing checklist and then I will come to the hospital. There is a taxi van waiting for the four of you. Tyler was going to make sure you had vehicles to go home later.”

“Thanks, John,” Justin hugged him.  “Can you make sure our bags get brought to the hospital?”

“I will bring the luggage when I am finished here,” John gave Brian a hug.  “Now, your taxi is waiting.” Dan and Marcus said goodbye to John as they left the plane.

Brian and Justin sat in the back of the taxi. Brian pulled Justin close but didn’t say anything.  “Brian, she will be fine. She has to be fine.” Brian leaned over and kissed him.

“I just want to hold our son and then our grandbabies, ”  Brian said as they held on to each other.  

Dan pulled Marcus close and kissed him.  “Maybe we could go out and help with Taylor and Gage.  I bet by now Brenda could use a break.”

As they pulled up to the hospital, Brian and Justin got out, followed by Dan and Marcus.  “We are going out to Gus’ place and let Brenda go home. Call us.” Marcus said as he gave both of them a kiss.

“Call me when you know something,” Dan commented.

Brian and Justin walked through the door to the hospital to find their son.

Chapter 5 

Molly and Seth each held one of Gus’ hands.  He was trembling. They had been waiting far longer than the doctor had said.  A nurse had come out once just to tell them it would be longer than expected but by now Gus was petrified.  

They were all so focused on the hall the doctor would come down they didn’t notice Brian and Justin walking in.  Seth noticed them first. He softly said, “Gus.” When Gus looked up he rushed to his fathers.

“Daddy!”  He threw himself into Justin’s arms and Brian wrapped his arms around both of them and kissed Gus’ head as he held them.  

Before any of them had said anything but murmur comfort Gus, Molly stood and walked up to the trio.  “Gus, the doctor is here.” Brian let go of Justin and moved so Gus was in the center of them.  

The doctor recognized the Taylor-Kinney’s. “Nice to see you, gentlemen.  I wish it was under different circumstances. Gus,” the doctor started reaching for him but realized he didn’t need any extra support right now.  “I am sorry to tell you that we couldn’t save your son. He was stillborn. We are taking care of your precious baby.” Justin wrapped his arms around Gus as the trembling grew worse.  “Your wife is in recovery. She lost a lot of blood and we gave her a transfusion. She will be sleeping until tomorrow morning for sure. And as long as she doesn’t start bleeding again, I see a full recovery.  She will need a couple weeks of complete rest and of course, her emotional recovery…. But I can see the support you have.”

“Can I see her?”  Gus asked.

In about 15 minutes she will be brought to her room.  I will have someone bring the three of you up. But Gus, she won’t know you’re there and then I suggest you go home.  Get some sleep. Eat something.” She looked at his dads and they both nodded. “If you have any questions, feel free to call me.”  

The doctor started walking away and Brian followed.  As they got out of earshot Brian asked, “Shelby, will she be able to have more children?”

“Yes, but there will be more risk than she had with her first two.  I would not say they can’t have another one but I wouldn’t want them to rush into it. She will need time to heal.”

Brian offered his hand, and the doctor shook it, “Thank you for everything. Oh, please notify me when we can have our grandson.  We will give him a proper burial or whatever they decide.” He handed her his card.

“I am sorry for the outcome but I will let you know when you can have him.”

Justin lead Gus back to a chair and sat next to him.  “Molly, go home to your kids. Who is with them?”

“Isabella was there part of the day but Tyler is home now.  Brenda is at Gus’ house. Maybe I should…”

“Dan and Marcus should be getting there about now to relieve her.  Go home, Mollusk. Thank you for staying here.” Justin stood and Molly hugged her brother. 

“I’m really sorry about the baby,” she whispered in his ear and she held her tighter as he blinked away tears.  Brian walked up and hugged her, too.

“Go hug your babies, Molly.”  Brian said, kissing her cheek and then he turned to Seth, “Seth, thanks so much for helping out the family when we needed you.  I knew when we hired you we had the right couple. Head home to your wife.”

“Glad I could help.  Please, call us if you need anything. Our spare room is yours if someone wants to rest and be close.” He glanced in Gus’ direction.

“Thank you. I doubt he will leave town while she is here so if he could grab a short night sleep close by, he might actually rest.” Brian’s attention then went back to Gus and Seth slipped out of the room.

John stopped by for a few moments.  He let them know their SUV was in the parking lot and he had put their bags in it.  He hugged Gus tightly for a moment as he offered his condolences but he didn’t stay.  He wanted to get home before it was completely dark now that the worst of the storm had passed.  He promised to send Brinn and Danny home in the morning when it was light and the roads would be safer and he was gone.

Soon a nurse came and led them to Shelby’s room.  Before entering he looked at them, “She is still completely out of it.  She is on some very strong medication for pain right now and it is just better for her to sleep then be awake right now but go give her a kiss and assure yourself she is Ok. Then, get some food and some sleep, doctor’s orders.”

Gus stood at the door, scared to go in.  Brian put his arm around his son’s waist and propelled him forward. Justin was just a step behind them. She laid in the bed very pale and still. Gus stood up straight and walked over to her.  He bent over her and kissed her cheek and then her mouth. He held her hand but there was no reaction. Justin walked up on the opposite side and brushed her hair back kissing her forehead.

“Shelby, don’t worry.  We will take care of your kids and you focus on getting your strength back.”  

Brian walked up beside Gus and stroked her cheek but didn’t say anything.  After a few minutes the nurse came back in and escorted them out of the room. The doctor said you were not to come back until tomorrow morning.  Shelby needs rest and so do you. If there is any change we will call you but she will sleep through the night I am sure.”

Brian and Justin walked to the waiting room with him.  The sun had set and it had begun to rain. 

“We are taking you out to eat something.  What would you like?” Brian asked.

“Pops, I can’t eat anything.”

“Well, you are going to.  You need to keep up your strength.  You have a wife and two children that need their daddy. So what will it be, pizza, burgers, pasta?”

“I don’t care but I don’t want to go sit in a room full of strangers.  Can we just pick something up and eat at my office?” Gus slumped as they walked out to the car someone dropped off for them.  

“Brian called and let us know you were coming.  When you are done eating with your dads, Gus, you come up to our apartment and get some sleep in the guest room.”

“Oh, I couldn’t do that. I can just sleep on my couch down here.”

“Absolutely not.  There is a big comfortable bed up there and you need some real sleep.”

“I don’t know the last time I slept alone.  It has been so long.” Justin held him close.

“Thanks, Isabella.  That is really kind of you,” Justin smiled at her.  “You and Seth are real friends.”

“I like to think we will be family.”  

“I think we already are. He will be up in a while.” 

“Dad, Taylor and Gage, I feel like I should be there but I can’t leave here.”

“After we get you fed and in bed, we will go get them and bring them to our house. They will be fine and by tomorrow you will come home to them.”

“Daddy, we lost our son.” Gus crumbled against Justin as the full weight of what had happened hit him.  What if Shelby hadn’t made it. I would never have lived with myself.”

“Gus, none of this is your fault.  This pregnancy has been shaky all along.”

“But, Dad, I made her have sex last night.  She didn’t want it but…..”

“Oh, Gus, you did not rape your wife.  You didn’t make her. There have been times when I wasn’t in the mood but I still had sex.  You know that doesn’t hurt a baby. Your other two are perfect.”

“I know, but I’m the man of the house and I am supposed to be in control but right now…..” Gus dropped his head on the back of the sofa and shut his eyes.

“Rest, Gus.  Rest until Brian gets back.”  Justin took his hand and sat silently with his son.

When Tony got back to his house, he found his daughter and the other three putting a board game away.  Jonna ran and hugged her papa. “How was your day, Bella?”

“I had a lot of fun.  Jamie sang to me and we played games.”

“Well, how would you like to help with dinner as soon as I talk to Brinn.  Your Daddy will be home in about an hour, so we can have dinner ready for him.”  Jonna kissed him and took her game back to her room. Danny and Jamie slipped out of the house and went back to the Lighthouse as Tony took Brinn to the sofa. 

“Tony, is Shelby alright?”

“Yes, Shelby made it through surgery and they think she will be fine.”

“Their baby boy?” Brinn’s eyes filled with tears as Tony shook his head. Big tears rolled down her cheeks and as she cried Tony held her and whispered in Italian.  

“John will be home in a little while.  Why don’t you stay here and have dinner with us.  John will have seen Gus. You can sleep here if you want, too.”

“I’ll eat here, but I will probably sleep at the Lighthouse.”

“Alright.  Why don’t you tell the guys they can order whatever they want for dinner.”

“Are you going to tell John what went on?”

“I am.  He’s my husband and I don’t hide anything from him but I will wait until you’re gone if you want me to.”

“No, I don’t want you to lie to him and Jonna will probably mention Jamie anyway but if he gets mad at me….I don’t know if I can handle anything else today.”

“Well, then I will tell him and I am sure he won’t be angry after I talk to him.”

“Thanks, Tony, but I’ll tell him.”  Jonna came running up excited to help Tony with dinner while Brinn just stared out the window, hoping John was there soon. 

Danny and Jamie barely made it to their room before losing their clothes. Danny laid down on the bed and propped his feet on the bed near his hips, offering himself completely to Jamie. 

Jamie leaned between Danny’s legs and brought his mouth to Danny’s.  He probed his lips apart only to find a very willing cove. Their tongues entwined and danced as Danny’s hands moved between them to find  Jamie’s erection. He slowly stroked him. Jamie’s mouth left his and worked its way down his chest. He spent time on each nipple and soon Danny was thrashing under him.

“Oh, please, Jamie.  I want you inside of me. Please, don’t go too slow.  I want to feel it. I want a little bit of pain. I want to enjoy that now that I’m not scared anymore.”

Jamie handed him a condom and Danny slipped it on him.  He had that down by now. Jamie positioned himself and added a little lube before moving in without hesitation. Danny cried out at the feeling he had now come to need.  How was he going to live without him, without this? He cried out as Jamie pounded him with more power than ever before sending him over the edge quickly. Danny clenched around Jamie’s dick over and over and soon Jamie joined him.  Jamie collapsed on top of Danny and then rolled off holding onto Danny as he did.  

“You know kid, I have been with a lot of people in my life but you are right up there.”  He kissed him.

“Jamie, can you help me buy a couple toys tonight?  They can be sent to my place but I don’t know what to get.”

“Sure, Danny.”  He reached for his phone.  He knew a message had come in while they were occupied.  Both their phones had. “Brinn said we can order whatever we want for dinner.  What are you hungry for?”

“How about we just get a couple things and share?”

“Ok, how about we order a couple burgers and a few appetizers?”

“That sounds great! You want to order and I am going to look on Amazon.”

Jamie laughed softly as he ordered dinner for them and then dropped on the sofa next to Danny.  “Now give me that computer. You don’t need a lot of things but I don’t go for using vegetables and stuff.  Let’s get you a couple good toys that can be washed in the shower or sink.” Jamie found a string of graduated beads.  They didn’t go very large but he was sure Danny would get a lot of use out of those and next he found a moderate sized vibrator for him that would play with his prostate, and then to round out the purchase, he picked a set of butt plugs from small to large but not too large.

“Don’t I need a big one?”  Danny questioned.

“Sweetheart, bigger isn’t always better.  I don’t want you to harm yourself and these will do all you might want.”

“They can do everything but kiss me like you do,” Danny  slipped onto Jamie’s lap and then pulled him over so they were laying side by side.  “Jamie, can I be honest with having you freak out?”

“Sure,” Jamie was a bit confused.

“I…. I love you. Now wait….I know you don’t love me and that’s Ok.  I love you like I love Brinn. I am glad I met you and I want to thank you for showing me what it can really be like when you are with someone who cares.”  Jamie slipped a finger inside Danny and stroked the inside of his anal canal. Danny actually made a purring noise. “You can do that to yourself. You don’t always need toys.  I should have asked if you have an allowance or...how are you paying for this? Did I spend too much?”

“No, I get a weekly allowance for chores. I have plenty.  I don’t spend much. Brinn and I hang out but that doesn’t cost anything.  Maybe sometime we can talk on the phone and we could jack off together.”

“We probably could, but you will find someone soon.  I know you are homeschooled but you meet up with some young adults with some of your college classes don’t you?  No one has approached you there?”

“A could have girls but I just am not interested in them like that but...there is one guy. I think he likes me like that but I never…..well…”

“Well, now you can get a feel for what he is interested in.  Danny just always be safe. Use condoms and if you get the feeling that something is off.  Don’t put yourself in danger ever again. You are far too special to just go with anyone.” Jamie kissed him with far more feeling than he intended. Their lips lingered on each others and then their   foreheads met as their mouths separated. Danny you are so special. Don’t let anyone tell you different.” He was about to kiss him again when there was a knock on the door.  

“Gentlemen your dinner is here,” a voice said and then they heard footsteps moving away.

“I’m going to go wash up, you set up the table,” Jamie said. He then moved and kissed Danny once more. He gently stroked Danny’s cheek before he walked away. Under his breath he said, “Damn you got under my skin, kid.”

Brinn listened to Tony and Jonna talk and laugh as they made dinner.  Jonna giggled as Tony lifted her up so she could dump vegetables into the pan.  Brinn wished she could be that age again. She really hated her life right now.  

When Brinn heard the garage door go up, she knew the time had come. How mad would John be at her?  She couldn’t handle having her John mad. As he walked in she hung out in a corner of the living room letting Jonna have her daddy first.  

“Daddy!  You’re home. I missed you!” John picked her up and hugged her tight.

“Hey, ladybug, I missed you, too.  And your brother. Where is he?”

“He is on a campout with a friend.  They were safe during the storm but he won’t be home until tomorrow.  Papa said he could.”

“I am sure he did.  You know you are almost getting too big to pick up.” He kissed her as he set her down.  “Now may I say hello to your papa?”

“I know you want to KISSSSS him.”  Jonna giggle.

“You are so right about that.”  John walked over to Tony and wrapped his arms around his waist as Tony’s arms creeped around John’s neck and they kissed.  Their lips played gently across each other. After a long and lingering contact, John took a step back. “Is Brinn at the Lighthouse?”

Tony shook his head.  “I’m right here,” Brinn said softly.  “How are Gus and Shelby?” John walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her.

“Shelby will be fine in a couple weeks.  Gus is very sad of course but he is so glad that Shelby will be alright.”

“I wanted to go home but Tony needed me to stay with Jonna and the weather was nasty.”

“Yes, it was better for you to stay here.  Is Danny still working on the project of his?  He is dedicated.”

“John, can we go somewhere so I can talk to you alone?” 

“Sure, how about coming to our bedroom?  I need to bring my bag there anyway.”

They entered the master bedroom, John stripped off his uniform jacket and started to unbutton his white button down. “So, Miss Thing what’s up?”  When she didn’t say anything for a few seconds he looked at her and realized whatever it was she felt it was serious. He walked over and sat next to her on the edge of the bed.

“John, I lied to you.  I’m sorry.”

“What did you lie to me about?”  John put an arm around her, pulling her close.

“Danny hasn’t been working on a paper all weekend.”

“He hasn’t?”  John looked at her quizzically unsure what was coming next.

“I set him up with someone so he has been having sex all weekend. Well, not ALL weekend but you know what I mean.”

John had to smirk a little.  This was his Brinn. She was helping out her friend he just hoped she did it the right way.  “Brinn, how did you find someone to spend the weekend with Danny?”

“I thought of people I knew.  I knew Lucky was not a good idea and he is a little old for Danny but then I thought of Jamie.  I know Shelby wouldn’t approve of him being around our house so I set up the weekend with our dads and then we came up here.”

“You thought of everything, didn’t you?”  John was amazed at all she set up for Danny when he knew she had a crush on him herself.  “It’s been a rough weekend for you, hasn’t it?”

Brinn buried her face on his chest and started sobbing.  John’s heart broke for her. He held her close and after a couple minutes he softly said, “Why are you crying, sweetheart?”

“There are so many things that are making my heart hurt so much.  I should have been there for Gus and Shelby. I could have watched the kids but I set up this whole scheme.”

“Taylor and Gage have been well cared for.  Brenda has been with them.”

She took a deep shuttered breath, “That’s good.  But I lied to everyone.”

“To help a friend.  I don’t think anyone will be too mad about that.  The lying might be a small issue but your dads are fair.  Is there something else?”

“I am just so confused.  I don’t know what I want to do for graduate school and I can’t relate to anyone my age except Danny and now he is going to be gone a lot more and I love him and he will now be able to find a boyfriend, and,”  she wanted to tell John about Tina but she wasn’t sure how much to say.

“You love him a little don’t you?”

“I love him a lot but a little bit in the way you mean.  I just want someone of my own.” she hesitated again.

“Brinny, I think there is something you are holding back.”

Here goes another partial lie, Brinn said to herself, “I want to see my mom. I want to talk to her at least.  She’s my mom and I know she has flaws but we all do. I NEED a mom right now.”

“Oh, Miss Thing, if I was half as smart as you, maybe I would know what to say.  But I have to agree with your dads about Tina. I know she gave birth to you but she has never been a good mom to you.”

Brinn pulled away from him and he realized he shouldn’t have said that.  “She hasn’t had a chance to be a good mom. They wouldn’t let her be around.”

“Brinny, I know you were young but you remember when she tried to take you from your dads.  If she had won, you would never have seen your dads or any of your family.”

“It isn’t fair! But my dads won’t listen to anything.”

“Would you like me to talk to them?”  John asked.

“What would you say?”

“I would just let them know how strongly you feel about it.  I can’t do anything else but I can tell them how much it is bothering you.  Honey, I understand their side as the father of Matteo but he’s a boy and that is very different.  Just know, Brinny, whether I agree with you or not, I will always be here to listen.”

Brinn held onto him for a few minutes.  “Thank you, my John. I know it is silly that I call you that. You don’t belong to me.”

“I hope I can always be your John, Miss Thing.  I love you.”

“Oh, I love you, too!” 

John eventually pulled away.  “I better get changed and ready for dinner.  Can you tell them I will be out in five minutes?”  

“Sure,” she hesitated at the door.  “Thanks, John,” and she walked out the bedroom door.

Brian arrived with dinner and the three men ate around Gus’ desk.  They spoke about their trip to Canada and about the kindness of Seth and Isabella.  When they had finished Gus looked better. The food had helped but knowing his dads were back made him feel so much better.  The nurse had called and told them Shelby was still sleeping comfortably and all her vitals were very stable now. After thanking her, Gus ended the call and looked at his dads.  

“I’m glad you’re back but I really wish you’d go home so you can be with the kids.  I know the love Marcus and Dan but they would like their papas there.”

“Of course we will, Gus,” Justin hugged his son.  “I know you’re a grown man but can I tuck you in before we go?”

“I’d like that, Dad.” Brian kissed Gus and gave him a hug and started cleaning up the food while Justin walked with Gus upstairs. He knocked on the door and Isabella opened it, welcoming them in.  Justin went with him into his bedroom and pulled the blankets back for him. He took Gus’ shirt and Gus slipped his pants and briefs off, as well as his shoes and socks. Justin laid his clothes in the chair and then as he had done so many times he pulled the blankets up around Gus’ neck and kissed him.

“Gussy, I know this isn’t easy but it will all look a little better in the morning.  We’ll let your moms know and right now we are going to get those beautiful children you have and love them up.”

“Thanks, Daddy.  I’m glad you are home.”  

“Call when you wake up or if you hear anything else.”  After another kiss, Justin stepped out of the room. After walking into the living room he thanked Seth again.

“I’m glad we can help.  He looked like he was doing better.”

“He is.  He ate and got a call saying Shelby was doing well.  We are going to get the kids now.” Justin shook Seth’s hand and left.

Isabella walked over to Seth and put her arms around him.  “I love you, Seth. I get the feeling you are glad you have a music trip scheduled.”

“You can always tell, can’t you? It’s a month away.  If everything is well with Shelby, I was thinking about asking Gus to come along.  By then he might need a break.”  

“I’ve known you a long time,” she kissed him as he pulled her against him. “It might do him good.” She tilted her face up for another kiss, “Do you think he….”

“Of course not,” he stepped away from her, “I’m going to bring him a bottle of water and see if he would like us to wash his clothes for him.”

Seth knocked softly, “Gus, may I come in?”

“Sure, Seth.” Gus was in bed partially sitting up, looking at his phone. “Thanks, again, for the room.”

“Of course, no problem.  I brought you some water and wondered if you would like us to wash your clothes so you have something clean to wear.” 

“Oh, that would be great, if it’s not too much work.”

“Of course not,” Isabella stuck her head in.  “The apartment has a great laundry.” Seth picked up the dirty clothes and noticed all his clothes was there, meaning he had to be naked in bed. Of course he wasn’t shy about his body.  His whole family was very open that way. He handed the clothes to his wife and she left with them.  

“Is there anything else I can do for you, Gus?”

“No, all the sudden I don’t seem tired.  I hope my dads have the kids by now. I miss them.”

“How old are you, Gus? I’m sorry, do you want to be left alone?”

“No, I’d like the company,” he patted the bed next to him.  Seth sat down. “I’ll be 26 in October.”

“I knew you were young.  You started your family early.”

“I fell in love and Shelly is older than me, and there was no doubt I was going to marry her but she got pregnant and we wanted to be married before the baby was born.  That’s a little old fashioned but we both decided that’s what we wanted. I love my family.” Gus slumped against Seth’s shoulder. “I’m sorry, I’m not usually such a cry baby. I just love them so much and feel like I have failed them all somehow.”

“Gus,” he put his arm around Gus’ shoulder, “I know I haven’t known you long but from everything I have seen you are a great father and husband. And you have an amazing family for support.” As he talked he felt Gus relax a bit.  “I’m going to let you sleep now. I’ll see you in the morning. If you need anything, just knock on our door.” Seth walked out the door, closing it behind him. He entered his bedroom and found Isabella laying naked on the bed soon he had gotten rid of his own clothes and he laid next to her, sliding his hand down her smooth skin and then he devoured her mouth.

Brian and Justin sent Dan and Marcus home and then took Taylor and Gage back to their house. “Papa, I want Mommy.  I not see her all day and Daddy.” Taylor’s lower lip began to quiver.”

“Come here, Sunny,” Brian picked her up.  “Do you want to sleep in the same room as Gage or do you want to sleep in Brinn’s room?”

“The pretty bed? I can sleep there?”

“Of course you can.  Just be a big girl and go to the bathroom before you climb in bed. I will bring you some water.”

“Ok, Papa.”

Justin held a sleeping Gage in his arms, “I’m going to put him in our bed.  I think he will be scared if he is the guest room alone.” Justin leaned toward Brian who kissed him and then walked away with his grandson in his arms. Soon Brian had said good night to Taylor and went into the bedroom.  

“She wants papa to kiss her goodnight. And then Papa wants to kiss Papa,” Brian pulled Justin into his arms. “Come back soon.  Let’s see if we can still be quiet when we make love.”

Justin kissed Taylor and then locked up the house and turned off the lights. “Did you get ahold of Lindsay and Mel?”

“I did. Lindz hopes to fly out tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest.” Brian responded.

After getting comfortable, Justin and Brian spooned in bed as Brian moved in and out of Justin, slowly and deliberately, as he nibbled on Justin’s neck.  Silently, both men climaxed and then they both cried silently for the baby that was lost. Brian held onto Justin who pulled Gage close and they slept.

After Brinn had eaten at Tony and John’s, John walked her back to the Lighthouse.  “Brinny, if you need to talk, any time, just call me. I know I don’t understand everything you’re going through but I’m a good listener and I love you so I will only tell you things I think are good for you.”

“Thanks, John.  I love you, too.  I think we will be leaving early in the morning so I probably won’t see you.  I want to get home to Gus.”

“Well, tell Danny to drive safe and let me know when you make it home.”

“Thank for keeping our secret, too.  I am sure we will tell them soon but we might need a day or two.”  John made sure she was in the building and the door was closed to everyone else before he jogged to the main hotel just to check on staff before going home to be with his husband.

Brinn went up to the suite Danny and Jamie were in.  She didn’t know what she would interrupt but she didn’t want to be alone.  She let herself in without knocking. She found them together on the sofa. “Tia, come join us.” Danny said, moving closer to Jamie so there was room for her.

“Actually, I am kind of tired.  I’m going back downstairs but I wanted to say goodnight and ask if we can be ready to go early in the morning.  I want to get home.”

“How about if we leave about 6:30.  That will get us home by 8:00,” Danny walked up to her and hugged her.  “You sure you don’t want to stay here with us?”

“No, you two enjoy yourself.  I’m tired.” Brinn stepped out and shut the door behind her.

Brinn looked at her phone as she walked down the stairs.  Her dads both had texted her assuring her everything was alright and that they were at home with the kids.  

Next she got her computer out and saw that her mother had emailed four times.  Most of it was just rambling about what she had been doing and about her other two children.  They were living with their father and she got to see them every two weeks. She sent pictures of them.  They were very cute. She wanted to meet them. She wanted to spend time with her mom. Maybe she would go to her moms instead of school this fall.  

Brinn emailed her back and said she should be able to get a burner phone in the next couple of days and then they could call each other.  After she had responded to all of Tina’s questions, she closed the computer and went to bed.

Danny and Jamie made love and then fell asleep but Danny woke up around 5:00 and ran a hand down Jamie’s great body. He followed his hand with his mouth.  He gave each of Jamie’s nipples attention. He licked and nipped as his hand rested on his cock. As he continued to torment the other nipple Jamie groaned and came to full attention.  Danny began to slide his hand up and down along the shaft until Jamie took charge. He flipped Danny on his back and then, propped Danny’s legs on his shoulders. After slipping the condom on he entered Danny and then leaned over him kissing him.  Danny was young and flexible and Jamie pressed him to his limit as he drove in with all of his force. He watched Danny’s face for panic but there was none. Soon Danny had cum between them and Jamie slid over it as he continued to fight to keep control. But when he came, he cried out and then collapsed on top of him. 

After they had laid like that for a couple of minutes, Jamie rolled off of Danny and stared at the ceiling.  “I guess we should shower. We need to be out of here in about 45 minutes.”

30 minutes later they exited the shower after Danny had donned a condom and had Jamie one last time. When they had dressed and packed they went out to the main room and found Brinn pulling food out of the fridge.  She had placed cheese and crackers, bread as well as some fruit and some bottled water. “Not really breakfast but we should be able to find enough to eat here.”

Jamie and Danny each went to opposite sides of Brinn and kissed her at the same time.  “You know if you decide not to go to school you could open a matching making service,” Danny said. “Jamie was the perfect mentor for me. You have saved me.”

“I’m so glad for you but promise me you will always be my best friend, Danny.”  Danny looked at her and could see something was bothering her but figured they could talk about it on the way home.

“Brinn, if you have a chance, tell your brother I am sorry for his loss.  I know Shelby wouldn’t want to hear anything from me but I am glad he is happy in his marriage but I am sad he is hurting right now.”

“I will tell him if I find the right chance,” she hugged him, “Thank you for agreeing to this weekend.”

“Brinn, I had a weekend of amazing sex with a very sweet guy, I may look up again once he is of age,” Jamie smiled at her.  “Well, let’s head out, if you are both ready.” They had all been munching as they talked. They put the remainder of the food in Brinn’s backpack and took it with them, along with some bottled water. 

As they left, Jamie didn’t hide.  Danny drove them back to the hotel where Jamie’s car was parked.   They all got out and Brinn hugged him goodbye. She patted Danny and got back into the SUV.  She focused on her phone but had to look up as Jamie and Danny kissed. It was long and loving.  All she could think was she hoped Danny hadn’t fallen in love but could understand if he did. Jamie walked around and opened the driver’s door as Danny climbed in and then they were on the road.

After they had gone a few miles in silence, Brinn looked over at Danny.  “Danny, are you glad we came this weekend?”

“Oh, Tia, how can you even ask that?  I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.  I’m not scared of sex anymore. I won’t just jump into it but I know if I find someone, sex is fun and can be very safe.   Are you alright? You haven’t mentioned your mom again. Did you get any more messages from her?”

“I did!  That reminds me, I need to buy a burner phone.  I have her number but I know my dads can trace my phone.  I need to talk to her. I want to see my mom. If I tell you something will you promise not to tell anyone?”

“As long as it isn’t dangerous.”

“I am thinking about going to live with her this fall. I can’t decide what kind of school to go to so maybe I’ll get to know her and think it through there.”

“But, Tia, that means you would leave me. What will I do without you around?”

“Danny, you are almost through high school and are already taking college courses.  And I am sure you will now be dating more. You told me there was a guy in one of your classes, just promise you won’t get reckless.”

“I know all about safe sex, Tia.”

“So can we stop and pick up a burner phone and….I hate to ask, how much cash do you have?

“Cash?”

“I can’t use my debit card.  It would tell my dads I bought a phone.”

“I think I have about $80.  My dads wanted to make sure I had some cash in case I needed it for something on the road.  There is a town coming up. It is only a couple miles off the road. We should be able to find a phone there.”

“Great!  Thanks, Danny.”

Brinn found a phone that should work fine and between the cash she had and using a little of Danny’s she could buy it with no ability to track the purchase.  Danny had used his GPS and he found a back road that would meet up with the road they needed further down rather than going back to the road they came off of.

As Danny drove down the strange road.  They noticed some debris on the road. The storm must have had more wind through here.  There were a few small branches and lots of leaves but the road was never blocked. As Danny drove up a steeper hill Brinn noticed some tire tracks that appeared to go over the side of the road.

“Danny, pull over.” 

“What?” Why?”

“I think somebody went over the edge here!  STOP!”

Danny edged the vehicle so they weren’t in the middle of the road and stopped, putting on the parking brake He moved to the steep drop off and tried to look down.  He thought he could see something. He knew Brinn was coming up behind him.  

“Tia, stay back.  This edge isn’t too stable.  Open up the back. There should be a bunch of rope back there.  See if you can find it. Danny laid on his stomach and moved a little further so he could peer over   and then he saw it. There was definitely a car down there. He could see the back portion of it.  

“I found it, Danny.”

“Pull out your phone and take down this license plate.”  He told her the letters and numbers and she saved them. “Call 911. I can’t tell if there is anyone in there but…….” He stopped talking and listened.  “I think I hear something.” He got up and ran back to where Brinn was standing. He took the coil of rope and tied one end to the hitch that was on the SUV.   He pulled and hoped it would stay tied. “Brinn keep an eye on that knot. Let me know if it looks like it is loosening.”

“Danny, what are you doing?”

‘I need to see if someone is alive down there.  I could get down there without the rope if is wasn’t so slick and muddy. Just watch the rope.”

Danny began the descent, half sliding, half climbing.   Brinn Watched the rope as it went from slack to taut.  

“Danny, are you Ok?”

“Ya, I’m getting close.  Brinn come a little closer to the edge but stay safe.”  He paused for a moment, “Can you hear me?”

“Yes, Danny.”  

“I am letting go of the rope.  It is flatter here. I just remembered something.  Check under the driver’s seat. Dan sometimes has a satellite phone under the seat.  If it is there I am sure you can get it to work and call 911 and maybe one of your dads or Dan.” There was another pause.

“Danny?”

“Brinn, there’s a baby in this car and it’s alive!”

“OH, NO!  Are the parents there?”

“Ya, make the call.  I’m checking if they are alive.”

Brinn rushed to the SUV and found a pouch under the seat as Danny said.  She quickly read through the instructions and soon she had it working. She called 911 and explained as best she could where they were and then realized the phone had their exact location so gave the dispatcher their location with latitude and longitude.  She hung up and jumped when the phone rang.

“Hello?”

“Brinn, this is Dan.  Is something wrong? That phone lets me know when it is used.”

“Oh, Dan, we are fine but we found a car that had crashed.  Danny is down there checking but our phones didn’t work. Police are on the way now.”

“I’m out the door.  You two stay exactly where you are.  I should be there in less than an hour.  If you need to go somewhere let me know where to find you.”

“Dan, will you call my dads?”

“Of course!  On my way.”

Dan called Brian as he pulled out of his driveway and by the time he got to the vineyard, Brian was kissing Justin and his grandkids before walking out to the SUV.  Dan opened his window. “The kids are fine, Justin. Marcus will be by in a little bit just to see if he can help you out in anyway.”

“Thanks, Dan. I’m fine right now but hope to go to Gus a little later.”

“Red will be here.”

“I’ll call you as soon as I know what happened.  Love you, Sunshine.”

“Love you, too, Brian.”

“Brinn, can you throw down a blanket?  There is one in the back.”

“Are the parents alive?”

“The man is definitely dead.  The mom seems to have a slight pulse.  I don’t know what to do but I thought a blanket would keep her warm at least.”

Brinn threw the blanket and after Danny covered her he realized Brinn was coming down.

“Brinn, what are you doing?”

“Danny, I have had first aid and have, at least,  anatomy training.” Brinn managed to make it down to the crash. She could see Danny had covered the baby to keep warm and then she walked around to the passenger side.  There was lots of blood but she avoided looking at that and focused on the person. She definitely had a slight pulse but it was very weak. “I wish we could move her but I know that wouldn’t be a good idea.”

“Han….Han….,” the woman whispered.  “Baby…”

Brinn couldn’t believe this woman was talking.  Her head was split open and she was bleeding from her abdomen.

“Oh, your baby is fine. She stayed safe in her seat.”

“Mike…” she barely got the word out.  

Brinn figured she was asking about her husband.  “The ambulance will be here in a couple minutes. Don’t talk. Help is on its way.”

Brinn turned and Danny pulled her close for just a second. “Is the baby  bleeding?”

“No, she seems perfect. I put her pacifier in her mouth and she has been quiet ever since.”

“Poor little thing.”

There was noise above them and they saw a fireman looking over. “Hello, are there survivors?”

Danny called back, “Yes, the mother and a baby.  How old is the baby, Brinn?

She looked up the hill.  “I think the baby is about eight months old. The woman’s pulse is very weak and she is starting to have trouble breathing.  I want to move her so she can breathe better.”  

“Don’t,” by now firemen were using Danny’s rope to scale down to the crash while another rope lowered a backboard with supplies on it.  

When the firemen arrived, the lead looked around, “You two have done all this? What are your names.”

A paramedic was already by the woman’s side and another was with the baby.  As soon as it was obvious the baby was fine she went around to help with the woman.

“I’m Danny and this is Tia Brinn Taylor-Kinney.”  Danny used her full name. The Taylor-Kinney name was well known in the area and Danny saw a note of recognition as he said it.

“What were you two doing out here so early?”  

“We had spent the weekend at my family’s hotel, the Lighthouse, with my cousins and now we were heading home.” Brinn stated.  The baby started crying and Brinn looked at the fireman, “Can I pick up the baby? I am thinking she’s a girl by her clothes but she has to be scared and she may need her diaper changed.  

The police had arrived sometime earlier and the patrolman looked at the paramedic who nodded. “Do you know how to handle a baby?” he wasn’t sure how old she was.

Brinn respectfully responded, “Yes sir, I have a niece and nephew I have taken care of for the last four years.”  She did not wait for his Ok, she gently lifted the little girl out of the carseat. She started cooing to her. “Danny, can you spread out the blanket on the ground and then see if you can find a diaper bag?”

Danny instantly responded and as Brinn gently laid her down  while Danny brought back a diaper bag. The fireman was astounded at how level headed these teenagers were.  He watched as the diaper was changed and how the girl then found a bottle with formula mix and some bottled water to mix with it.  She then proceeded to sit on the blanket and feed the child whose father was dead and whose mother was being lifted out of the valley right now.  

“Junior!”  “Brinn!”

Danny and Brinn heard their fathers calling from above.

“We’re here, Dan,” Danny called up the hill.

“Can you climb out of here by yourself, Danny?”

“I’m sure I can but what about Brinn.  She won’t leave that baby.”

“I’ve been thinking about that.  Brinn, would you be willing to lay on one of the stretchers with the baby and let my men carry you out?”

“Yes, that should work.  You know you can have us pulled out with some guidance from down here, using our rope. It can be looped through the cage.”

By now the fireman was smiling a bit.  “That is exactly what I was planning. How old are you?”

“I’m 14, but I have three college degrees and will be going on for my master’s soon.”

“Of course you do,” he didn’t sound condescending but instead a bit amazed.

Danny scampered up the hill and into Dan’s arms. 

“Is Brinn alright?”  Brian asked concerned.

“She is.  There was a baby in the car and Brinn is taking care of her.  They are bringing her up on the stretcher with the baby, just so the baby would be calm.”

Dan looked at his son, “What are you doing on this road? This isn’t your normal way home.”

“Um, we decided we wanted something to eat and then GPS suggested this road.  I guess we were supposed to find them. The man is dead. His head was pretty messed up.  The woman was still alive but she kept trying to talk to us.” Danny had started to mumble a bit as he talked faster and faster. Dan realized he might be realizing what he had seen.  Dan held him tight.  

“It sounds like you have done a great job here.”Why don’t you go sit down in the SUV.  Brinn and the baby will be up in a minute and sit with you.” Danny didn’t argue as Dan led him over.

Brian continued to look at the slope until he saw the stretcher come to the top.  There was Brinn laying down with a baby lying next to her in her arms. Brian reached down and took the baby from her and then, when she stood up, he hugged her with the arm.  “You alright, Brinny?”

“I’m fine, Dad.  This is Hannah Glenn. It said so in the diaper bag. Her mom isn’t good.  She had lost too much blood and I think she was bleeding internally.”

“She is on her way to the hospital but my paramedics said just what you did,” the fire captain said. “We are bringing up the car seat now.  We are trying to figure out what to do with Hannah. She needs to be checked over by a doctor and then we will need to find a relative.”

Dan walked up as the captain spoke. “Sir, my husband and I have our foster parents license.  Danny has been living with us for about four years.. We would be glad to take her until family arrives.”  For the first time Dan looked over at the baby and saw her sparkling blue eyes and red hair. She could be Marcus’.  She was so beautiful.

“Are you able to follow us to the local hospital?  By the time the doctor looks her over, I should be able to talk to social services.”

“Yes, we can.  Brian you can take one of the vehicles home.  Danny can decide if he wants to stay with me or go home with you.”

“Brinn, do you want to stay with Hannah or go home to see Gus and Shelby?”

“I need to see Gus.  Dan and Danny will take good care of Hannah.”

Brian turned to the patrolman, “Sir, I am taking my daughter home.  Dan can give you any information about us you might need. We had a death in the family and that is why the kids were coming home so early.”

“Mr. Kinney, that should be fine.  I hope you know how amazing your daughter is.  She took charge along with the young man. They knew what to do and not do with the mother and the baby.  I will be in touch and I am sorry for your loss.”

Brinn waved at Danny as Brian and Brinn drove away in the vehicle Danny and Brinn had been in.  “Sweetheart, you probably saw some unpleasant things down there.” Brian wondered if she realized she had blood on her clothes.

“I’m fine, Daddy. I just wish I felt better about the mom.  A baby needs her mom. I…..he was dead but she….she talked to me.  She….”

Brian quickly found a place to pull over as Brinn slowly had a meltdown.  He walked around and opened the door and wrapped his arms around Brinn as she shook and cried.  All of the sudden, she started pulling at her shirt. “I need to get this off. I can’t wear her blood.  I need to get rid of this! I don’t want to ever wear this again!”

“Ok, Brinn, let me help you.  Calm down and let me help you.” Brian helped her pull off her shirt and then grabbed one of the bags from the backseat, unzipped it and pulled out a T-shirt out of it.  As he did so he saw a condom fall out. He realized this was Danny’s bag. His brain went into overdrive but right now he needed to calm her, not question her. Brinn stood there with just her bra on and her arms crossed across her chest. Brian pulled the shirt over her head and she put her arms through and then grasped onto her dad and she cried.

As she calmed a bit she said, “What will happen to Hannah?”

“Well, if she has family locally, she will probably go home with them but if no one lives around here I think she will be going home with Dan and Danny.  They are licensed foster parents.”

“I’m fine now, Daddy, I want to get home and see Gus.”

Dan and Danny were waiting at the hospital while Hannah was examined.  “Dan, don’t you think you should call Marcus and let him know we might be bringing home a baby?”

“Yes, Danny, I think I better.  Did you notice how much…..”

“Hannah looks like Marcus?” Danny finished Dan’s sentence. “Do you think we might be able to keep her?”

“Don’t even put that idea into his head.” Dan stated as his mind went to his husband and wondered if he had made the right decision. What if Marcus got attached before she was taken back.

 

Chapter 6

Marcus and Justin were drinking coffee and watching Gage and Taylor building towers with blocks.  “I wish someone would call,” Justin said as he watched his grandchildren. “Gus said he would call if he wanted me to come into town and Brian and Dan haven’t called.  Damn, this is killing me.”

“Damn, Papa,”  Gage repeated.

“For a little boy who doesn’t like to listen, he sure heard that,” Marcus chuckled. 

Gage ran up to Justin who lifted the little boy onto his lap, “May I have a cookie please, Papa?”

“Me, too”  Taylor walked over and crawled onto Marcus’ lap.  He snuggled her close for a second as Justin handed each of them a cookie.  “Papa, I want to see Mama.” Taylor said as she laid her cookie on the table. “I miss her and daddy. Where are they?”

“Your daddy should be calling me soon and then I hope we can go see them.”

Marcus heard his phone playing Dan’s ringtone on the counter so he set Taylor on his chair and walked over and picked up his call from Dan.  “Hello, Darling, is everything alright with Danny?”

“Yes, I am so proud of him. He and Brinn did an amazing job. It was a family and the man was dead on the scene.  His wife is in surgery right now and the real reason I am calling is, they had a baby with them. She looks about eight months old but she needs a home until they find family.  Are you ready for a baby in the house for a few days?”

“Oh, Dan, of course. Poor little thing.”

“Her name is Hannah.  The police are working on locating relatives.  We may only have her a few hours but it could be a few days.”

“Bring her home, Dan.  Let me know when you’ll be here.”

“What was that all about,” Justin couldn’t quite figure out the conversation.  

“The  accident Danny and Brinn stumbled on had a baby in the car.  The father is…..didn’t make it,” he said looking at the children, “and the mom is in surgery.  Until they find relatives we are going to have an eight month old in the house.”

“Oh, no.  Poor little one and our kids were there. They dealt with a lot today.  We better keep an eye on them.” 

Justin’s phone pinged from a text.  It was Lindsay. She would be landing about 3:00 this afternoon.  “I love Lindsay, but I really don’t have the energy to deal with her in the house.  Hopefully, she will stay at Gus’ place. I have enough to deal with right now.”

Gus arrived at the hospital and was so happy to see Shelby had color in her cheeks.  He was told that she had been awake for a couple seconds but then she fell back to sleep.  “Hey, Shelly, I’m here, honey.” He kissed her cheek and he felt her squeeze his hand,

Shelby’s eyes fluttered open and a slight smile crossed her face.  “Hi Gussy.”

“How are you?  Are you in any pain?”

“I’m sorry, Gussy.  I’m so sorry about the baby.”

“Oh, Shelly, it wasn’t your fault!  If it was anyone’s fault it was mine.  You didn’t want to have sex but I pushed you into it.”  

“Gus, I love you.  I will always love you.”  She tilted his face up and he moved to kiss her.

“I love you, too, Shelly.  Your mom is planning to come down tomorrow and my mom will be here this afternoon. I haven’t heard when you will come home but our moms can help with the kids.  Dad has them right now but Brenda is on her way there now to take over so he can come in.”

“How are they?”

“Dad says they miss us.”

“You didn’t sleep there last night?”

“No, I didn’t want to be that far away from you so Seth and Isabella let me sleep in the guest room so I was only five minutes away.”

“Ah, Gussy, you didn’t have to…”

“Yes, I did,” he laid a hand very gently on her now empty stomach. 

“Gus, can we have more children?”

“The doctor said we could but we need to wait a while so you can heal thoroughly. And if you want another one then, I would love to have another baby with you but if you don’t want any more, we have a perfect family.  We don’t need to decide today.” He kissed her and when he started backing away she put her hand on his head to keep his lips on hers a few more seconds.

“Excuse me,” the doctor has walked in without them noticing. “It is nice to see you awake and looking so good, Shelby.  How are you feeling? How’s the pain?”

“It isn’t too bad thanks to the meds.  How long will I be here? Can I see my children?’

“Well, if you continue to improve, you may be able to go home tomorrow but you are going to need help with your kids for a while.  You will not be able to lift them for a couple of weeks for sure.”

“One of my mother in laws is flying in right now and my mom is coming.”

“So are you telling me you have four in-laws?”

Shelby smiled, “Yes, I do.”  She tried to stop it but she yawned and then cringed.

“I think you need more rest.  Gus, if you want to stay with her that is fine but sleep is the most important thing now.  Tomorrow morning we will see if you can go home or if you will need another day here.” Gus shook the doctor’s hand and she left.

“Gus, go spend some time with the kids.  Come back after your mom arrives and she can be with the kids.  I am going to call my mom and tell her to wait. I will be fine and I will need her next week when Lindsay goes back home.”  Shelby stopped talking and teared up again. “We are going to need to give our son a name. Did you see him?”

“No, I was planning on go see him when one of my family was here.”

“I was thinking about the name Gabriel.  What do you think?”

“Whatever you choose is fine, Shelby.  I like Gabriel.”

“Now, I am going to play with Taylor and Gage until they go down for a nap and then I will come back around dinner time.”  He kissed her and by the time he moved toward the door she was sleeping.

Gus walked out into the hall and as he went out the front door he was nearly knocked over by a blonde tornado.  “Oh, Gus, I’m so sorry.” Brinn hugged him tightly. “How is Shelby?

Gus wrapped his arms around his sister and held her tight.  “She will be just fine, Brinny, but am I glad you’re here with this hug.”  

Brian came up and hugged him, “How’s Shelby?”

“Physically,  she is much better.  Mentally, obviously she is hurting.  They doctor hopes she can come home tomorrow but right now she needs to sleep and asked me to go home to the kids for a while. Brinn, do you want to ride with me.  I could use the company. Pops, do you know where the kids are?”

“I think they will be at your place.  Brenda and Justin brought them there a bit ago.” Brian pulled out his phone, “I think he was about to come into town.  I will let him know we are on our way out there.” Brian looked at his children, They were both hurting right now in very different ways. “Brinn, you ok?”

“I’ll be fine, Daddy.” She turned to him and hugged him.  “I want to go play with Taylor and Gage for awhile, OK?”

“I think that is a good idea,” Brian responded.  He thought the kids might be good for her right now and he could talk to Justin about the condom.

“You two go ahead.  I will head to the vineyard and your dad and I will be there in a little while.”

Cus put an arm around his sister’s shoulders and they headed to the car.

Dan and Danny were both loaded down as they walked to the car.  Dan carried the car seat with a sleeping Hannah, and had a diaper bag on his other should while Danny carried a box full of baby supplies the Department of Social Services representative gave them.  There were diapers, clothes, food, and toys. As Dan snapped the car seat into place, he looked at the perfect little girl that looked so much like his husband and wasn’t sure if he wanted family to be found or not.

“Marcus is going to flip for her.” Danny said softly.

“I warned him it was just temporary but yes, he will love her at first sight.”  Dan hugged Danny. “Let’s get the both of you home.”

They had been on the road for about ten minutes when Dan realized how quiet Danny was.  “Junior, are you alright? I mean you saw a dead body today and worked to save another very injured person.”

“That was pretty wild.  I wish I would have known better what to do.  Brinn is so smart about everything.”

“Danny, don’t sell yourself short.  From what I was told you did amazing.  You kept your cool. You did everything right and you remembered that old Sat. phone.  I was thinking about getting rid of it but it is going to stay right where it is.”

“I got the feeling that Hannah's mom isn’t going to make it.”

“Yes, I got the same  feeling. Well, they will need to track down family.”

Danny was again quiet.  After a couple minutes Danny spoke softly, “Dan, I had sex this weekend, a lot of sex. It was wonderful.”

Dan reflexively slammed on his breaks and pulled over. “You and Brinn had sex this weekend?  Brian and Justin are going to be…”

“No, Dan, I would never have sex with a 14 year old girl!”

Now Dan was really confused.  He started driving again and pulled into the deserted parking lot of a closed business just a short distance away.  “I’m listening,” Dan said calmly as he turned to this young man he considered his son.

“Brinn set this all up, not that I am blaming her.  I knew what was going on.” Danny went on to tell Dan about Brinn calling Jamie and that they had spent two beautiful days in the top of the Lighthouse. “I’m sorry I lied to you but, Dad,”  Danny didn’t even realize he said Dad instead of Dan, “I’m not scared anymore. Jamie was gentle and caring and we were safe. I know he is too old for me to be involved with but now I know why everyone enjoys it so much.” he hesitated, “You know what I mean.”

“Did John and Tony know about this?”

“No, well, they found out just last night when we heard about Gus and Shelby.  Tony stopped by the room and found us. Please, don’t be mad, Dan. I feel so much better than I have in a very long time.”

“I’m happy for you, son.  I wish you hadn’t lied but I understand why you did.  Marcus and I had tried to figure out how something like that could happen but if we were involved  they could have taken you from us. The three of us will need to talk about this but right now, let’s get this little one to Red.

“Dan,” Danny said softly.  “I called you dad earlier, didn’t I?”

Dan smiled, “Ya, you did and you know what, I liked it. You  know just because you turn 18 pretty soon, you aren’t getting rid of us.  You are stuck with us. I don’t care if you do reconnect with you blood family.  You will always be a Reed in my mind.”

“Thanks, Dad.  Maybe after I turn 18 I can officially become a Reed, if you will help me.”

“There is nothing I would like to do more.”

Both Dan and Danny rode in silence the last few miles.  Dan did ask Danny to text Marcus and make sure he was at home. As they pulled up, Marcus was waiting for them.  He had a stroller sitting by the door already. He moved toward the SUV before it stopped and hugging Danny as soon as he opened the door.

“You Ok?”  He asked Danny as he saw a smudge of blood on the sleeve of his T shirt.”

“I’m fine, Marcus.  Go look at our houseguest.”  By now, Dan had walked around and stood next to his husband as Marcus opened the door and saw Hannah for the first time.

“Oh, Dan, she has...she is….she’s perfect.” Marcus reached in and carefully undid the straps on the carseat.  He gently reached in and lifted the sleeping child pulling her close to his chest. “Poor baby. How is her mother doing?”

“I plan to call once we get in the house.” Dan and Danny carried in the supplies they had been given.  Marcus carried his precious package up the steps and into the house. Dan and Danny followed him in and set down their bundles.  

“I’m going to go shower.  I just realized how muddy and dirty I was.

Dan walked over to him and hugged him, “I hope you know how proud I am of you always but today, you and Brinn, were beyond amazing.”  He kissed him. “I bet you are hungry by now. I will put together some sandwiches or something after I call the hospital.” Danny turned and went to his room while Dan called the hospital and found out Diane, that was her name,  had made it through surgery but was unresponsive at this time.

Dan looked at Marcus cooing over the baby as he called the police department in charge of  locating family. He was told they had not been able to find out anything so far. He planned to start digging himself soon but first he planned to kiss his husband he looked so adorable holding that baby.  He put his arm around Marcus and let his hand slide to his ass. He kissed him pushing their pelvises together. “It looks like we will have this little one for a while anyway. I better go find a bed for her.”

“You don’t have to.  Once Justin turned the kids over to Brenda, he brought over the cradle Gus and Shelby had.  He figured they wouldn’t want it out when Shelby arrived home anyway. It may be on the small side for her but it will work for a few nights.  If we find out it will be longer we will get something for her.” Dan couldn’t stop staring at how beautiful they were together.

“You haven’t been out with a woman named Diane a year or so ago have you.  She looks so much like you.” Dan slid behind Marcus and pulled him close as he kissed his neck. “She is beautiful. We both need to remember that this is temporary.”

“I know, darling, but I can enjoy it while I have her.”

Dan moved to the kitchen and started making some lunch for them, “I agree.  Oh, by the way, we need to talk about our son. He and Brinn had quite the weekend.”  At that moment, Hannah looked up at Marcus and smiled and nothing else mattered at that moment.

Brian arrived home to find Justin alone.  By now, Brian had about 15 minutes in the car alone to think about that condom he had seen fall out of Danny’s bag.  “Where’s Brinn?” Justin asked.

“She is with Gus at his house by now I would guess.  She is going to need some snuggle time with you. She had a bit of a meltdown on our way home which she deserved.  Those kids were amazing, taking control of the accident scene until help arrived, but it is what happened this weekend we need to talk about.  Brinn started panicking when she realized she had blood on her. I just unzipped the first bag I saw and pulled out a T shirt. Well, it was Danny’s and along with the shirt I pulled out for her to put on a condom fell out. You don’t think they…..do you?”

“Danny is a teenage boy.  He’s actually the age I was when we met.”

“Is that supposed to make me feel better?  You were as big a horn dog as I was. You couldn’t get enough.”  Thinking about it, Brian pulled Justin tightly against him. “God, I loved you from day one.”  He kissed him as he ground his pelvis against Justin’s.

When they separated, Justin looked up at him, “If Danny touched her, I may have to kill him. I swear I will.”

“That was my first reaction but I can’t see Danny doing that.  He is as gay as you and me.”

“We have both been with a couple women.”

“Yes, but we didn’t have a fear of having sex.  I just don’t see it and I guess if it happened, at least we know they were safe.”  Brian kissed Justin’s neck and soon they both were distracted.

After they were nearly inside each others clothes, Justin took a deep shuddering breath.  “I think we should go and be with our kids. Oh, and Lindz is probably there by now.”

“I can tell you’re not looking forward to having her around.”

“You know I like Lindz.  I don’t know if I would have gone into art without her but… I always get the feeling she blames me for Gus leaving them and staying with us.”  Justin kissed Brian once more, “and I kind of think she thought she would always have you to fall back on but if anyone gets your back it’s me.” 

Justin headed for the door and Brian followed him.  They saw Lindsay’s rental car parked by Gus’ house and as they entered the door,  they saw Lindsay sitting on the floor with both Gage and Taylor sitting on her lap but the moment they saw Brian and Justin they came running over to them.  Brian plucked Gage off the floor and walked him back to Lindsay. She stood up and gave Brian a hug and a kiss and Brian handed Gage back to her. 

Justin noticed Gus was making snacks but Brinn was nowhere to be seen.  Justin walked over and gave Gus a hug, “Where is she?” Gus nodded toward the living room. He set Taylor down and walked around the corner.  Brinn was stretched out on the sofa. She was wearing a T shirt he knew wasn’t hers. “Scooch up,” he said and slid in behind her, pulling her tightly against him.

“I hear you had quite a day.”

 

“Daddy, he was dead.  I had to touch him to make sure,”  she turned over so she could rest her face on his chest. “But the woman and Hannah are alive.”

“Yes, Brinny, and that is because you knew how to handle yourself along with Danny’s help.”

She started saying something but instead just snuggled closer to him. 

“Did you have a nice weekend at the Lighthouse.  I hear you helped John and Tony out a lot but I haven’t quite figured out what Danny was doing all the time.”

“Daddy, now’s not the time.”  He knew she was right but he wasn’t going to wait too long to have the discussion.  He wondered if he should talk to Dan and Marcus first. After a few minutes he realized Brinn had fallen asleep.

Justin slipped out from behind her and walked back into the kitchen.  Everyone was sitting around the table. Justin walked over and stood by Gus, putting his arms around his neck.  “Hey, Gus, I can tell you are well cared for here,” he looked at Lindz and smiled, “I am going to go meet our new neighbor and see if I can do anything for them.” He walked around the table kissing everyone on the top of the head or cheek  Brian was the last person. He was sitting sideways at the table and as Justin bent down to give him a little kiss Brian pulled him onto his lap.  

“You don’t think that is going to be good enough do you?”  His lips met Justin’s as his arms tightened around him.

They both heard the grandkids giggling, “Papas, stop!”  Taylor said and then burst out into more laughter.  

Justin smiled as he pulled away, “Thank you, Taylor.  He can be such a beast.” He smiled down at Brian and wanted so much more.  He said goodbye and walked out the door. Since Danny’s vehicle was sitting there he drove that over.  He figured one of them could drive him back or he could walk back later.

As he pulled up to Dan and Marcus’ he wasn’t sure what his reaction would be to Danny.  He wasn’t sure if he was going to confront the young man or if he was going to talk to Dan and Marcus about it.  After grabbing Danny’s bag out of the back, he knocked and opened the door, not wanting to ring the doorbell in case the baby was asleep.  Marcus was sitting in a chair with the little girl in his lap. The first thing Justin noticed that she looked like his daughter. They had the same color hair and skin tone.  

Marcus smiled at him, “Hey, glad you stopped by.  I’d like you to meet Hannah.”

“She is beautiful,” he said as he took one of her waving hands.  “Hello, gorgeous. I don’t know how long you are going to be here but you are going to be loved, whether it is a day or a year.”

He kissed her soft hair and then kissed Marcus’ cheek.  “Poor little thing, She is very lucky to be here while they look for family.  How is her mother?”

Justin hadn’t noticed Dan come in from his home office, “She is still very unstable but alive. But they haven’t been able to find any family yet.  I have just started a search for myself. I have some of my contacts looking into it.”

After making sure Danny wasn’t in earshot, Justin questioned, “Did Danny say anything about what happened this weekend?”

Dan walked over and put a hand on Marcus’ shoulder and then touched Hannah’s cheek, “He mentioned something about it.”

“Brinn freaked out on the way home because she realized she had blood on her and Brian just grabbed the first bag he saw and it happened to be Danny’s.  When he pulled out a T-shirt for her to wear a condom fell out. Did our kids have sex?” Justin’s tone was tense.

“Justin, I would never have sex with Brinn, not at this age.  She is too young,” Danny’s voice came from behind him. “I… I had sex with Jamie, not Brinn.  I promise I love her but, Justin, I would never do that.”

Justin was so relieved it took him a second to realize what else he had said.  As it sunk in, Justin looked at Danny, “Did you say you had sex with Jamie?”

“Yes, sir,” he didn’t elaborate.

Justin stared at him.  “Well?”

“Justin, I think you should talk to Brinn about that.”

Justin looked from Dan and Marcus, “Are you two Ok knowing that?”

Dan looped and arm around Justin’s neck,“We haven’t had a chance to have a discussion about the weekend yet but we aren’t angry about it. And Danny feels great about the weekend so in the long run we are thankful to your mischievous daughter for doing something we wanted to plan but weren’t allowed to.”   

Justin looked from Marcus and Dan and then walked toward Danny.  He took his hands and looked into Danny’s eyes. “Thank you, Danny, for loving my daughter that much, and I am so happy for you.” He leaned in and kissed both of Danny’s cheeks.  “It’s pretty great with someone gentle and caring, isn’t it?” All the nervousness went out of Danny’s face and true joy shone through. “You don’t know this and I don’t think Brinn even knows this but Gus had a bad experience at the same age you did.  Thankfully, he didn’t get raped but it came very close and he was very nervous about having sex with a man for several years and Jamie showed him the joy of sex. I am glad he could do the same for you.” Danny impulsively hugged Justin tightly.

“Now I just need to find someone to continue having sex with!” he grinned and both Dan and Marcus cringed. 

“That is what our discussion will be about,” Dan wrapped his arm around Danny’s neck and Justin helped himself to Hannah.

“Why do I get the feeling you are avoiding your place right now?”  Marcus asked.

“You know me too well.  Lindsay is here and I love her.  She gave us Gus, and she helped my career early on but, I feel a tension there all the time.”

“Well, she will be there for Shelby when she gets home and you won’t have the kids all the time.”

“True, and I have a feeling I need to spend extra time with Brinn after their trip home today,” Justin snuggled the sweet smelling baby.  “This little one is so precious. I hope her mom makes if of course, but if they can’t find family do you think you would keep her?”

“I can only dream about that.  I won’t let myself think about that. I mean really, how many people have no family at all?”

“Well, ,enjoy her while you can,” he handed her back to him,  “Let us know if there is something you need. It doesn’t pay for you to buy things unless you know she is staying a while. Oh, Danny, could you give me a ride back to our place?”

As dinnertime arrived,  Gus went back to the hospital for a couple hours and Lindsay stayed with her grandchildren.  Justin made one of Brinn’s favorite stir fries. He hadn’t seen her eat anything since she got home this morning and she seemed to be very distant.  As the smell of garlic, orange, and ginger wafted through the house she entered the kitchen silently.

“Hey, sweetheart, how are you feeling?”

“I’m fine, she said hollowly.

“I hope you’re hungry.  I’m making your favorite.”

“I’m really not.”  The accident had shaken her up but so had everything she was hiding from her dads.

“You haven’t eaten all day.  You need to eat something. I know it’s been a rough day.  Do you think telling me about this weekend would help you feel better?”

“Why would that…” She looked at Justin and knew he knew something.

“What did Danny tell you when you were there?”

“Well, I know Jamie was there but he wouldn’t tell me anything else.  He told me about Jamie because I was afraid the two of you had sex. Your dad found a condom when he got you that shirt.”

Brinn sighed, “Someone had to help Danny get his groove back and I was the only one that could do that.”

Justin hugged her, “Dan and Marcus are very appreciative.  Danny is so happy. How did you set this all up?”

“Well, I made you four think it was your idea to go away and that Danny and I had to go to John and Tony’s.  But if I hadn’t schemed all this we would have been here for Gus and Shelby,” her shoulders slumped.

“We couldn’t have done anything and Aunt Molly was still around. Brinn, you went through more work  for your best friend than most adults would. That doesn’t mean all the lying is acceptable. Is there anything else you need to tell me?”

“John and Tony just learned about the secret last night.  They insisted I tell you or they would tell you.”

“Thanks for being honest,” Justin said as he threw the remaining ingredients into the wak.  Brinn started setting the table. Justin felt there was still something going on in her pretty head but maybe it was just the accident affecting her.

The three of them ate dinner.  Brinn ate enough for Justin to feel better but as soon as she was done she excused herself.  As soon as she got to her room she pulled out her computer and emailed her mom. She let her know she would call her tomorrow afternoon.  She said she would text her once she knew what time. She then started reviewing all the requests from college. It seemed like she got something everyday from the four front runners.  She looked over the options she had but she just didn’t know. All she could think of was Gus was probably home with his mom by now. Her daddy got to see his mom. She needed to reconnect with her mom again before she decided how to continue with her schooling.    Before going to sleep for the night she called Danny and the two of them talked for an hour. They mainly just talked about the accident and a little bit about Jamie but soon they were both yawning more than talking so they said goodnight.

Brian and Justin both dropped into bed.  “Hell, what a day,” Brian said as he pulled Justin close. 

“I have a favor to ask,” Justin said with his mouth up against Brian’s ear.

“And what might that be?”

“Just fuck the hell out of me.  Don’t talk just screw me.”

Without saying a word, Brian flipped Justin to his stomach and drove into him.  He knew his husband well. There was no slow entry, no gentle strokes. He drove in over and over until Justin cried out as his body was taken over by an orgasm.  Brian thrust in two more times before he filled Justin. He then rolled off him and Justin rolled away from him. He wasn’t sure what was going on in Justin’s mind but after 25 years he knew to let him have time to himself if that’s what he needed.  Brian turned his back to Justin and fell asleep.

The next week was a blur for everyone.  Dan spent his days looking for Hannah’s relatives while Marcus took care of Hannah.  Danny had let his dads know he was thinking about becoming a paramedic and he was researching schooling for that.  He had lots of time to do this because while he and Brinn spent most afternoons together, Brinn spent half the time on the phone with her mom.  He also started chatting with the young man from his college course and started hinting toward a date.

Dan and Marcus had a conversation with Danny, setting some guidelines about him dating.  He had 3 months until his birthday and until then he was expected to follow their rules. They would reevaluate expectations after he turned 18.

Shelby was regaining her strength a little every day but  mentally she was having a hard time. She was glad Gus’ mom had been there to take care of the children but she was ready for her mom to come for a week.  She loved Gus’ mom but she wanted her own around.

Justin had been spending lots of time in his studio.  Brian wasn’t sure what was bothering him. When he asked all Justin said was that Brinn was hiding something but he wasn’t sure what it was.  

Lindsay walked up to the veranda where Brian was sitting.  “Hey, Grandma, can I pour you a glass of the best wine in California?”

“I hope you have more than one for me,” she dropped next to him on one of the swings.  Brian wrapped an arm around her. “I know why people have kids young. I am so worn out.”

“Those two are very active. They love you.”

“I am jealous you and Justin get to see them almost every day.  I just hope Shelby can snap out of this. I know it’s only been a week yet and she had a major surgery along with the loss of that little boy.  I wish I could stay around for the little service you are having next week but I just have to get back.”

“Gus understands and he appreciates you being here.”  Brian refilled their glasses and grew silent.

“I didn’t see a lot of Justin while I was here.” Lindz said as she sipped the wine.

“He is in artist mode right now.  He is sure Brinn is hiding something but she won’t talk.   That, on top of the loss of the baby, has him unsettled. Then he goes to the studio but I have to say, when he come to bed, I am a happy man.  When he is in creative mode he takes that to the bedroom, too.”

“Well,” Lindsay turned and kissed him.  “How long has it been since you were with a woman, Bri?”

“How long ago did you and I have sex? Lindz, you will always be one of my best friends but I never have that urge and I would never do that unless Justin was with me and we both were blackout drunk. Nothing personal.  It’s all in your junk, or the junk you don’t have.” His lips met hers and the two kissed. “Do you still have the urge to be with men once in a while?”

“If I’m honest, yes.  I love Mel and would not want to be married to anyone else but once in a while I just,” She gasped as Brian ran his hand over her crotch.  This time she lead the kiss and she aggressively took claim of his mouth.

Neither of them had heard Justin walking up and didn’t realize he was there until he slammed the door as he walked into the house.  “Damn, I’ll see you in the morning. I told Gus I’d get you to the airport.” Brian moved to the house.

“Brian, are you really happy living with his drama.  Doesn’t it get old after 20 plus years?”

“Lindz, love isn’t easy and life without him wouldn’t be nearly as enjoyable.” Brian opened the door  leaving Lindsay alone with her thoughts.

Brian walked directly to the master suite and entered the room.  Justin stood with a bottle up to his lips. “Seriously, Sunshine, Lindsay?”

“You sure seemed entertained enough not to even notice me walk up.”

“We were just talking about life.”

“Oh, was she talking directly with her tongue down your throat?”

Brian knocked the bottle out of his hand and grabbed the front of his shirt pressing him up against the wall and grinding his flaccid dick against Justin’s.  It instantly started reacting to the feel of Justin’s cock against his. “Lindsay does nothing for me, Justin, but just the feel of your dick against mine, even through four layer of material, makes me hard. You know you are being ridiculous.”

“So my feelings are ridiculous?”

“When it comes to me wanting to fuck Lindsay, yes!” By now both of them were yelling.  

Out of nowhere, Justin  moved quickly and flipped his position against the wall and before he realized what was happening, Brian was pressed tightly against it.  Then his pants were around his knees and Justin’s finger was up his ass. He cried out from pain and surprise. The pain was short lived and soon he wanted so much more.  He was rock hard and when Justin reached around with his free hand and started tugging gently, it took all of his willpower not to erupt. Justin removed both of his hands and grabbed the back of Brian’s shirt and pushed him toward the bed.  Brian stepped out of his pants and moved that direction. Justin dropped his own pants as they moved. Justin grabbed a pillow and put it down and then pushed Brian over it placing his hips at the right height and without any more preparation.  In one move Justin had buried his long, hard dick all the way into Brian’s tight ass. Brian exploded. He wasn’t sure Justin had ever taken him with such force and as the pain subsided, his cock started getting hard again.  

Before he came again, Justin climaxed and instantly pulled out.  He walked away and pulled out a pair of briefs. He threw them at Brian, “Get out of here.  You aren’t sleeping here.”

Brian picked up the shorts and pulled his shirt down enough to hide his genitals as he walked out of the door and walked toward the guest room.  Brinn’s door opened and she looked at her dad. “Everything ok? It sounded like something hit the wall.”

“All is fine.  Your daddy just needs some space.”

“Are you hurt? You seem to be walking…. Never mind.”

“Brinny,” Brian took a step toward his daughter and then realized he had no clothes on below his waist.  He kept his shirt pressed tightly against his pelvis area. “What’s going on with you? You know I try to give you a little living room but Justin and I both know something is bothering you.  Is it school?”

“I’m not going back to school this fall.  I am taking some time off. Dad, can we talk about this tomorrow. Now that I know you are both alright, I’m going to bed. She walked to him and stood on tiptoes and he bent for her to kiss him.  She then swatted his bear ass. “Now, get out of the hallway, naked.”

Brian tilted her head up and kissed her once more.  “I love you, Brinn. If you have enough energy could you go tell your daddy exactly what you just told me.  Maybe that will help him calm down.” Brian turned toward the guest room. His daughter had seen his but before and probably would again.

Brinn walked toward the master but stopped.  She couldn’t face him right now. He could always tell when she was lying so she had to have everything planned before she approached him.  She loved them but she knew she had to leave. It was time for her to live with her mom.

Brian didn’t sleep as well as he usually did but he never did when he wasn’t with Justin. Brian quietly entered their bedroom.  Hopefully, Justin had mellowed overnight. He tried not to wake him as he got in bed and spooned up against him. He dropped his arm around Justin’s hip and began to slowly stroke Jusitn’s relaxed cock.

“Sunshine,” Brian whispered, “I’m sorry we upset you last night but you know I love you, and only you.  I could have had Lindz years ago. Well, I did have her, but I would never have chosen any woman. You are the only man I would have spent the last 25 year with.  I love you, no one else.”

“Are you going to continue to talk or are you going to fuck me already!”

“No, I plan to do a lot more than that. Do you forgive me?”

Justin turned and stretched his body against Brian’s.   Brian nearly devoured Justin’s mouth. Justin positioned his leg onto Brian’s hip opening himself up to him. Brian’t mouth went to Justin’s neck, allowing Justin to cry out as Brian moved into him. As they got into a rhythm, their mouths lingered and teased each other.  

As the tension grew in each of them, Brian’s pace picked up and Justin wrapped his arms tightly around Brian’s neck as the friction between them grew and simultaneously they climaxed as one. They were one, body, mind, and soul.

Justin curled up next to Brian, “Did I hurt you last night?” he kissed Brian’s collarbone and then the hollow of his throat.

“I’ll be fine.” Brian’s hand ran down Justin’s back and rested on his ass.

“I’m sorry.  I guess I was just … I feel like I have no control over anything.  I can’t make the pain go away for Gus and Brinn, I wish I knew what was going on in that brilliant mind of hers.”

“If I had to guess, it has to do with Tina.”

“Brian, please, don’t go there.  Not right now. Let’s get Lindsay on the plane and then we can deal with it. Well, then we can try to deal with it.  If she won’t talk, how will we ever figure her out?”

“Sunshine, she needs contact with her mother.  We are going to end up with a very angry teenager if we don’t let her have some contact.”

“Not now, Brian.  I can’t deal with it now.”  Justin directed Brian’s head downward and soon Brian had Justin deep down his throat and as Justin again neared release, Brian slipped his finger in Justin’s bud and as Brian’s tongue wrapped around his shaft, Brian’s finger stroked Justin’s prostate sending him over the edge.

The day went as planned. Brian got Lindsay to the airport while Justin spent time with Taylor and Gage.  Gus had to go to work for a while and Shelby couldn’t be left alone with them yet. It wasn’t allowed to lift them because of the surgery.  When the kids went down for a nap, Justin sat on the sofa and Shelby ended up with her head in his lap as he stroked her hair.

“Justin, has Gus said anything to you?” Shelby spoke softly.

“No, sweety, he hasn’t. I take it he hasn’t talked to you either.”

“Well, of course we’ve talked and we’ve cried and I am sure we will again tomorrow at the memorial for Gabriel, but it’s like we can’t connect. Of course we can’t have sex yet, and I admit, we had only had sex a couple times in the last month. You don’t think he is having an affair, do you?”

“I don’t, Shelby.  I don’t think he would do that to you.  If there was someone else, he would tell you.  You’ve been open with each other.”

“I’m just afraid…. Maybe he needs another weekend with someone.”

“He wouldn’t do that to you when you …..after what you’ve gone through.  It will take him a while, it will take both of you a while. He loves you Shelby.  I have no doubt about that. It will just take time.”

“I need him, Justin.”

“You both need time.  He’s not going anywhere.”

After the memorial for little Gabriel, everyone tried to get into a normal routine.  Shelby’s mom stayed around for a couple weeks and by the time she went home, Shelby was feeling much stronger.  Brinn spent time with her niece and nephew so Shelby didn’t get too worn out while Gus was finally back into a normal work schedule.  She managed to talk to her mom most every day and although she hadn’t told her yet, she was planning on visiting soon with or without her dads permission.  

Dan continued to look for Hannah’s relatives while Marcus fell deeply in love with the little girl.  The doctors didn’t give much hope for her mother so for now she was a Reed. Danny was anxious to start his senior year of high school while taking some college courses.  He didn’t need many more credits and after Dan pulled in a couple of favors, Danny had been accepted as a late enrollee for the paramedic program. Danny was almost as excited about the program as he was about getting to see Britt everyday.  He was fairly sure it wouldn’t be long before their relationship went to the next level and was he ready. The toys Jamie had helped him order had arrived and he was learning he could have some fun alone but he missed the physical contact he had enjoyed so much with  Jamie.

On Labor Day, Brian and Justin planned a picnic at their house.  They had bought burgers, brats, hot dogs, chickens and Brenda was taking care of the rest of the food.  People started arriving late in the morning. This would be the first time most of them would meet Hannah.  Marcus and Dan were natural parents. Of course they had fathered Danny for several years already but neither of them had raised a baby and they both were loving it.

Tyler was bringing his keyboard and Seth and Gus brought their guitars.  Soon the three were playing and singing. Justin saw Shelby watching her husband.  He walked up to her and placed an arm around her waist, “How’s it going, Shel?”

“It’s great seeing him so relaxed.  He has had so much on his shoulders.”

“How are you feeling?”  

“Physically, I am getting stronger every day.  I am almost back. The doctor says a couple more weeks of being careful but at least I can pick up the kids carefully so I can snuggle them.”  Her voice hitched as she talked about her children. 

Justin then saw part of the reason.  Dan and Marcus had pulled up and Marcus was lifting Hannah out of her seat. “I hope this doesn’t make it harder.”

“I am so happy for them.  I hope they get to keep her.  She is a lucky little girl.” Shelby turned and kissed Justin’s cheek, “I’ll be alright, Dad.” 

Brian walked up and put his arm around her shoulders, “This is quite a crew.  Gotta love our family.” He looked over at the men playing and singing. “It’s nice to see Gus relax, isn’t it?”

“We were just talking about that.  He loves his business but I think he misses music in his life.” Shelby commented, “Seth is very good.  Actually the three together are fantastic. Maybe those three need to do this more often.”

Brian looked down on her, “Maybe if you tell him that, he will.  I think he could use a weekend away. We can help you out.”

“I don’t know what we would have done without the two of you and Brinn.”

“Shelby, has Brinn said anything to you? There is something going on with her but she isn’t talking,” Justin’s worry was evident.

“I will see what I can find out for you,” Shelby smiled at him and then, as Marcus walked up Shelby reached for Hannah. “May I?”

“Of course you can, Shelby,” Marcus handed Hannah to her.  Hannah instantly reached for Shelby’s hair and as she tugged on it everyone laughed.  Shelby and Marcus walked off and found a place to sit while Justin and Molly moved off to follow the kids. Brinn and Danny were giving them rides on the four wheelers, staying on the road, moving very slowly for safety.  It was about a perfect day.  

Isabella really liked these people, her new friends. They were so accepting of everyone and she was happy watching her husband fit in with the other musicians.  The music started up as soon as the food was eaten. The little ones curled up on various laps and napped while they listened. Even Paul who was now in first grade dozed off after an afternoon of playing hard.  He was curled up next to his grandmother and soon had his head in her lap. As the afternoon drew to an end Molly and Brenda took the kids home, telling Tyler to enjoy himself as long as he liked.  

Brinn helped Shelby  take the kids home and as they splashed together in the big bathtub in Shelby and Gus’ room, Brinn looked at Shelby, “Are you tired?  I could put the kids to bed.”

“I am a little but I am much better and with your help, I would like to stay up until they go to bed.” Shelby looked at her young sister in law.  “Brinn, can I ask you a question?”

Brinn stiffened a bit, “No, Danny and I aren’t an item.”

“That’s not what I was going to ask.  Is something else going on? I know your dads are worried about you and they think it might have to do with your mom.  Are you mad at them because they haven’t let you contact her?”

“Shouldn’t I be? I know I am 14 biologically but you of all people know mentally, I am years ahead.  I have a right to be with her..see her,” she quickly changed the wording. “I miss her. I remember spending time with her when I was young.  “She’s my mom. I love her.” All of the sudden Brinn sounded her age, a sad young teen who had growing pains.

“I think Brian is talking to Justin about at least letting you communicate.  They just love you so much they want you safe.”

“That’s what they tell me too but she would never hurt me.  She just wants me to…..” Shit, Brinn thought. She said too much.  “I mean I’m sure she wants to see me.”

“Brinn, have you had contact with your mom recently?”

“Are you ready to get out, Gage?  I have your favorite dinosaur towel.” Brinn was done with the conversation but she was sure Brinn had been in contact.  Her silence said so much. Now what did she do? She needed to tell Gus at least. Brinn just didn’t realize that what is said isn’t always what gets done.

The sun was going down and the three men were still singing while Brian and Justin  talked with Dan and Marcus. Justin held Hannah as they rocked in the swing. Brian wasn’t sure why but it always turned him on when he saw Jusitn with a baby.   “Dan, has your sex life been as good as I think it has been?”

His smile said all he needed to say. He pulled Marcus close and kissed him, letting his lips start on his mouth but then move down the column of his neck as his hand moved between his legs.

“Hey, boys,” Isabella said as she walked up.  “Your property is beautiful. I grew up in a vineyard.  My father was a vintner, a very good one but he could never afford to own a place like this but I was fortunate to be raised in a similar place.”

“Please join us.  Just ignore those two as they have sex in front of us,” Brian laughed. “Can I get you a glass of red or white?”

“Surprise me.  All of your wine is excellent.” Brian poured a glass as she pulled up a chair.

“Your husband is very talented.” Justin commented.

“So are those two.  I have not seen Seth this happy in a very long time.  In a couple weeks Seth has a music festival he is performing at.  I think those two should go with him. I haven’t seen Gus look so relaxed since they lost the baby.”

“I agree with that.  Today Gus looks like, well, Gus.”   Brian commented.  

Justin lifted Hannah to his shoulder and Brian just wanted to take him right then and there. “God, you are driving me crazy.” Brian said  as he nuzzled first Hannah’s cheek and then Justin’s neck. “I think it would do Gus good to get away and I don’t think Molly would mind.”

“Tyler hasn’t had time away from work for a long time.” Dan said.  “I don’t have anything at this time for him so it would work unless we have a case come up.”

“Suppose we should ask them if they want to go or just make plans for two men I’m not sleeping with although I threaten Molly from time to time.  Tyler is just so…..”

“Marcus, you might want to take this little one before my drunk husband drops her.”

“I am not drunk.  I am just being honest.  Just once I’d like to have….” 

Isabella laughed loudly.  “I love being around gay men. Do you mind if I hold her?” She stood and moved toward Justin, lifting up the beautiful baby girl.  “I hope this little one is lucky enough to stay with you. She would be raised so well. I will change her and bring her back out.” Isabella slipped into the house.

“She is a fascinating woman and very intuitive,” Marcus commented.  He laid his hand on Dan’s crotch, “I think we should go home when she comes back out.  I have just enough energy to,” he began to rub Dan’s fly getting an instant response.  

“I think that is a good idea,” Dan purred. 

As Isabella came out of the house the music ended.  “Bella, I am sure you are ready to go home. I’m sorry we got carried away.” Isabella handed Hannah to her dads and then turned around and walked to Seth as he put his guitar in its case.  “Babe, you should invite these two along to the festival in a couple weeks. The three of you would rock the stage. You would blow them away.”

For a split second Brian noticed an odd exchange between Seth and Isabella but he didn’t know them well enough to figure out what it meant. What he did know was the look on his son’s face was worth it all. But then he saw the glow leave as fast as it arrived. “That would be amazing but I can’t leave Shelby yet.”

“Gus,” Justin came up beside him.  “Obviously, you have to talk to her but I will help anyway I can with the kids and I think it would be good for you to get away.  Maybe Molly and Shelby can have a girls’ weekend if Brenda is free for the kids.”

Tyler smiled, “She deserves that.  Maybe Isabella would like to go with them.” 

“Of course, I forgot!” Brian put an arm around Isabella and kissed her temple, “I don’t know how I could have left you out.  You three pick a place and I will get you a suite.”

Isabella shivered at Brian’s touch.  He was a gorgeous man, one she wished she could get to know sometime but she had a feeling that was not his style.  “That would be great! I haven’t had a weekend of fun for a long time.” She took advantage of his proximity and gave Brian a quick peck on the lips.  

Brian was a bit surprised but then smiled and laughed.  I love it when our family expands.”

The party broke up then.  Seth and Isabella drove Tyler home and then continued to their own place. Seth walked around and opened the door for his wife, “Bella, he pressed her against the car and kissed her long and hard. He then picked her up and through her over his shoulder.  “That was well played, my dear. We are both getting amazing weekends but right now you are going to get….” She laughed as he bounded up the stairs with her.

Gus arrived home to find Shelby in bed.  He undressed and got into bed. Shelby turned to him and he pulled her close.  Shelby kissed him once and then began to kiss him again as her hand moved downward.  As she took his cock in her and he growled low in his throat. “Shelby, please, I…..we can’t so…”

Shelby turned and offered him her back, “Be gentle but I need you, Gussy.  It’s been so long…”

Gus was hard instantly.  The thought of entering her ass nearly had him cum just thinking about it. “Are you sure?”

“Oh, yes.  Gus, I know I have not been….”

“Don’t say a thing, Shelly.  It wasn’t your fault.” Gus grabbed a tube of lube and began to rub it on her as he slowly began to loosen her bud.  He started with a finger and then two. He reached around and caressed her breasts and as he entered her, he held her tight. He sank all the way in.  The feel of her around him made his heart start to race and then he moved ever so slowly in and out as his hand stroked her breasts. They both knew she shouldn’t have a massive orgasm but as he teased her nipples with his fingers.  Soon he sped up and heard her taking several long slow breaths and then as he exploded deep in her ass he pinched her nipple hard and he felt a slight shudder run through her body and then she sighed as he kissed her neck.

“That was beautiful,” Shelby said.  “How did you know how to do that? Make me cum so ...:”

“Shelly, you’re my wife. I know everything about you, including that you are now going to turn around and kiss me long and lovely and….I love you.”  Shelby did exactly what he said she would and together they drifted off to sleep. His last thought was he would ask her about the trip in the morning but now he wanted to feel her warmth.

The weekend was all set.  Shelby, Molly, and Isabella were going to San Francisco and staying in the nicest hotel in the city.  Brian got them a suite that cost $18,000 a night. They had never seen such luxury and as the girls enjoyed their spa treatments  Gus was at Seth’s place loading his guitar and amp. Seth went in to get his duffle bag with his clothes when Gus’ phone rang.

“Hey, Tyler, we are just about to leave here. I should be there in less than 10 minutes.”

“Gus, you are going to have to go without me.  Dan just called. We have a major case and he would do it himself but Hannah’s mother has taken a turn.  He didn’t say for the good or bad but he has to go to see her.”

“Oh, Tyler, I’m sorry you’re going to miss it.  Hopefully there will be a next time. Oh and let me know if anything happens with Mrs. Glenn.”

Seth walked up and saw the look on Gus’ face.  “Was that Tyler? Did you tell him we were on our way?”

“Well, I was about to but he has to work so I guess it is just the two of us.  We will have to rework the set and take out the ones that need a keyboard.”

“That is really too bad.  You and I will just have to have such a good time he can’t miss it next time.”

“I am really sorry he can’t come but I need this weekend. It has been far too long since I got drunk off my ass and woke up with a hangover.”  Gus laughed as he got behind the wheel, “Ok, maybe I don’t want to get that drunk but just for two nights I am not chasing my kids, who I love so much I already miss them.  Instead, I am going to be with musicians. I loved band life until…”

“Until what, Gus?”

“I’ll tell you about it later.  I do need a couple drinks to tell you that story.”

Chapter 7

As Gus and Seth made their way to the LA area they talked about the weekend ahead.  Both of their phones sounded within a minute of each other. Seth looked at his and saw it was from Bella.  “It looks like our wives are having a great time.”

“Read mine,” Gus said.

“It won’t be personal?”

“By now you know my family doesn’t do personal,” they both laughed.

“Yes, I have noticed that,” Gus used his thumb print to get into the phone for Seth and he opened the screen. 

“Here goes.  ‘Hey Gussy,’ Gussy?”

“Ya, it is what Brinn called me a lot when she was little,” he blushed a bit.

“It fits you.” He went on ‘we are enjoying the spa.  Brian did amazing. Love you. Have a good time.’”

“Can you just text,Driving,  love you too.” Seth texted the message for him.  “Oh, and can you say, ‘I miss our kids already.’”

“They are great kids.  We talked about kids but it just never happened. I guess we felt complete without them although as we get older, I wonder if we will miss the extended family.”

“Well, if you stay around you have one now.  We always have room for strays.” Gus smiled over at Seth and patted his shoulder. “And I saw Isabella working my pops.  If a woman can handle our crazy family, you are one of us.” Both Seth and Gus laughed.

“Yes, I got really lucky when I found her.  She loves me with all my faults.”

“I haven’t seen too many of those,” Gus smiled.  “You seem like a great guy who supports his wife, who is stunning by the way.”

“Yes, she is gorgeous and just to warn you, if you ever just drop by the house, it wouldn’t be unusual for her to answer the door naked.  She rarely wears clothes around the house.”

“Don’t tell too many people that, Seth, or you will be getting lots of men dropping by.”

“Yes, you are probably right. It wouldn’t be the first time.  I guess nobody around here would care but there are times we have had an open marriage.  We never hid it from each other and we love each other but if someone came along that showed interest, we went for it.  Too sad I haven’t aged as well as she has.”

“Don’t sell yourself short.  I have seen you walk down the street.  Women notice you.”

“That is kind of you to say even if it isn’t true.”

“You have that ‘cool’ vibe.  You exude musician. Once you pick up the guitar you could have anyone in the room.” When Gus got finished he blushed a bit. 

Seth pulled out his phone and started playing some of the songs they planned to do tomorrow and started reworking the vocals without Tyler.  Soon the miles were flying past as they looked forward to tomorrow.

After an afternoon at the spa the women went back to the suite.  Isabella strode into the living room naked, causing Molly to choke on the wine she was sipping.  “Hope you don’t mind,” she said as she dropped onto the sofa. “I really hate clothes. I grew up in what you would probably call a commune. It wasn’t any weird religious thing but we just did our own thing and clothes was always optional.”

“No wonder you get along with Brian so well.  I think he would go around the house nude if he could.”

“I would pay to see that!” Bella poured herself a glass of wine.  “Actually I’d pay to see everyone of the men that were there on Labor Day naked. So much beauty in your family.”

“I can only imagine what it is like when Brian, Justin, Dan, and Marcus go away for the weekend.”  Shelby commented as she drained her glass and poured another.

“You mean those four…” Isabella got very interested.

“Oh, ya, I don’t know who can do who.  I think they have rules, but they definitely play nice together.”

“Come on, ladies.  This is my brother you are talking about.”

“And he is SO hot.  Has he always been gorgeous?  That almost too long blonde hair and those eyes, the same color as yours actually.”  Bella reached over and brushed Molly’s hair away from her face. “How about you, Molly?  Do you and Tyler ever play with others? Together or separately?”

“Oh, no,” Molly stammered a little bit.  She knew she was much more reserved than most of her family.  “Tyler is more than enough for me. My first husband was….let’s just say Tyler has everything he didn’t have and so much more.”

“That’s cool. I would never want to make someone uncomfortable.  I’ll bet you have never kissed a woman, have you?”

“Not really.  I mean in college during a game of truth or dare, I did a couple times but not a real kiss.” Molly looked over at Shelby, “We talked about it once long ago.”

“Yes, we did but never acted on it,” Shelby responded as she pulled her shirt off.  “I have to admit I could do without this!” she slipped off her bra and for a moment she slipped her hand over her now flat stomach and traced the small scar from her surgery.  Luckily most of it was done through her vagina so it wasn’t super noticeable. By now I planned to be pretty big with breasts twice this size.”

 Isabella stood and crossed over to where she sat, “Don’t doubt how beautiful you are,” she leaned close and laying a hand on Shelby’s stomach she kissed her. “I have a feeling you have done this before,” she said as her hand slid up and cupped one of her breasts, stroking her nipple.

Shelby accepted the kiss and moved her own hand downward and slipped her fingers between her legs but then she withdrew them quickly, “I’m sorry, maybe we can play later but before dinner.  We need to save something for later.” 

“I will take you up on that later.  I wasn’t wrong, was I? You have been adventurous?”

“Well, when she started dating Gus, Gus was dating Lucky!” Molly said and giggled.  

“And who might Lucky be?”

“He is a gorgeous male nurse that has been with the family a couple of times after injuries,” Shelby replied.  “He is a very nice guy but I couldn’t share the man I loved with a man that didn’t love him.”

Isabella’s ears perked up, “SO Gus is bi?  Has he given men up altogether?”

“We’re open about it.  It’s been over three years since he has been with a guy, but I think he is starting to have the urge again.  But that’s my fault. We haven’t been able to have sex in the last couple months. Well, we did have anal on Labor Day but the poor guy has to have blue balls by now.”

“Are you sure he hasn’t well…”

“No, he hasn’t. I trust him. I told him all he has to do is tell me.  I love him too much to have him unhappy.”

“I know that feeling.  I can’t imagine my life without Seth but we have always been open to new experiences.” She was silent for a moment. “Well, how about we get dressed up for a night out. Brian got us reservations right? We can get dressed, have a drink, and then eat at the amazing restaurant.  I looked it up and it is beyond anything we could have ever afforded. Seth is generous but we just aren’t in the Kinney league.”  

An hour later the women were ready to leave.  They all looked stunning. “Look out, San Francisco!   We are ready to show the city how to have fun!” Bella put an arm around each woman and they stepped into their private elevator.  Shelby looked at the other two women and said, “Let’s see if this Black Card Brian gave me has a limit.”

Gus pulled into the parking lot, “Seth, we’re here. Time to wake up.”

Seth stretched, “Guess I fell asleep.”  

“Yes, you did.  I am sure you know you snore.”

“I was sleeping that sound?  Sorry about that. This has been my first getaway in months.  Just like you I love my wife but, sometimes you just need a weekend with the boys.  Too bad Tyler had to work.”

“Ya, he works really hard in dangerous situations.  Next time he’ll make it.”

Gus found a place to park near the door.  “Why don’t you wait here. I’ll check us in and get the cart to bring our stuff in.”

A few minutes later a bellman came out with Gus.  Gus and Seth helped him load up the cart and then Gus said, “They have a table we can have in the restaurant if you don’t mind just eating here.  It’s been a long drive. I could just use a steak and a bottle of bourbon to bring to the room.”

“That’s fine with me.” Seth said as they followed their things into the hotel.  

Gus handed the bellman $100.  “Just put them inside the room, please.  We appreciate it.” The young man was thrilled at his tip and pushed the cart onto the elevator.

“You have always had money, haven’t you?”

“I guess I have.  Well, when I lived with my moms not as much but my dads got me anything I needed but I always had chores, just like other kids.  All my parents thought that was important. I know I had it easy though. What was your childhood like?”

“Let’s order food first then we can tell stories.” Seth put a hand on Gus’ shoulder as they walked into the restaurant.  They were shown to the table and they both ordered a steak and told the server to bring a bottle to the table.  

Gus sipped the amber liquid and looked at Seth.  “So what is your story, Seth? Where’d you grow up?”

“I grew up in the midwest, outside of Minneapolis.  I am an only child to educated parents who made a good living and I had everything I needed but we were nowhere in your league.  We lived in a nice four bedroom and owned a lakefront vacation home in Iowa. I am sure you have a few more places than that.”

“I grew up in Pittsburgh except for a couple years in Canada with my moms.  My dads own a downtown apartment and an estate there. My cousin Peter and his wife live there.  They have a place in New York City, although Dan really owns that, and they have a place in Ibiza.”

“Wow, I’ve always wanted to go to Ibiza.”

“Talk nice and I can probably get you the keys for a couple weeks.” Gus smiled over at him.  He really liked Seth. He was starting to really like this good looking man. He drained his glass and poured another. He topped off Seth’s, too.  

“So you insinuated you had a story to tell me about your time in a band.” 

The waitstaff walked up with their meals.  “Just in time. I need to eat something before I am totally wasted.” They were quiet as they cut their steaks and began to eat.  Seth had ordered a T-bone while Gus had chosen a swordfish steak. As they ate Seth smiled, “You may have grown up in Pittsburgh but you are a California boy now.  I grew up on beef so when I can get a good steak…”

“But taste this!” Gus put a fork full of swordfish up to Seth’s lips.  Seth held Gus’ hand and opened his mouth, using his tongue and lips he removed the steak from the fork.  Gus could feel his touch long after he had let go of his hand.. He felt his cock wake up and silently scolded himself.  He had never crushed on a straight man before. What was he doing?

Seth felt some tension in the air and smiled.  “That is really good. Maybe I will have to expand my horizons and try that next time.”

As they finished their meals they decided to take dessert to go and go upstairs with the rest of our bottle.  Gus had drank a little too much and as the elevator started moving he had lost his balance. Seth had put an arm around his waist and Gus leaned against him, dropping his head on his shoulder. Seth pulled him close as he held the bag with their desserts and the half empty bottle.  “Steady, we are almost there.” Gus leaned against him more. He could have walked fine but he liked the feel of Seth’s body. He’d like to feel more of it. As they stepped off the car he ‘accidentally’ brushed Seth’s ass with his hand and Gus was almost sure he heard Seth take in a deep breath.

                             

As Gus opened the door, Seth thought he seemed a lot more stable than he had just minutes ago. “So, Gus, why did you leave the band.  I looked back a bit online and you and this Jamie fella, had a promising future. I saw Jamie was still on the circuit. He isn’t why you left is he?”

“No, well, it kind of starts earlier than that.  I started taking guitar lessons when I was about 13.  I was just permanently with my dads but the teacher well, he tried forcing me to have sex with him.  I was so confused. I didn’t know if I liked girls or boys and after that scare I didn’t want anything to do with men. Well, as I got older I really didn’t have a preference who I dated.  It was just whether I liked them or not. I met Jamie and started falling for him. He was a couple years older than me but he had years of experience I didn’t have. Our relationship grew and after I had made love to him several times he showed me what it was like to have someone who cared about you make love to you.  God, I couldn’t get enough of him or him of me.” Gus continued to sip the bourbon as he talked and soon Gus was feeling really tired. He left his head drop onto Seth’s shoulder and soon Seth was taking the glass from his hand.

Gus mumbled something about bed and Seth nearly carried him to one of the bedrooms.    He pulled off Gus’ jeans and then his shirt. Seth looked at his slim body and kissed his forehead.  “Goodnight, Gus. I’ll see you in the morning.” He started to move away but Gus caught his hand.

“Stay.  I hate to sleep alone.” Gus moved toward the center of the bed as Seth hesitated but then stripped to his briefs and got in behind Gus.  Gus turned and after throwing his arm across Seth’s broad chest he shut his eyes and slept.

San Francisco was a great city to party in.  Isabella knew the area quite well and after a great dinner they went out dancing.  Bella kept changing partners but Shelby and Molly stuck together mostly. Shelby realized how out of shape she was   When she sat down to rest, Bella took Molly out on the dance floor. As a new song started the tempo had slowed and Bella pulled her close.  

“Relax, Molly.  I won’t bite unless you ask me to.” Bella pulled her close so their bodies were pressed together tightly.  Molly was very relaxed and gave into her curves. “Boss, I promise I would never do this at work but may I kiss you?”

Molly was feeling very uninhibited after drinking for several hours and instead of verbally answering her she leaned in.  Isabella claimed her lips. It was not an intrusive kiss. It was soft and sweet and when Bella stepped back, Molly almost moved toward her again.  

Molly pulled herself together, “I think we should get Shelby back to the hotel.  She is looking really tired. She’s had a rough month.”

As they walked, Bella said, “Yes, I never had the urge to have children.  I love them but I knew I wouldn’t be a good mom. I am too selfish. But you both are great moms and I’m glad you will share your kids with me.”  They arrived at the table, “Let’s go back to that amazing suite and enjoy another bottle of wine in the comfort of our own rooms.”

The women took a taxi back and all of them got out of their evening clothes and slipped into the comfortable hotel robes.  They opened a bottle of wine and all of them sat on the sofa. Bella and Shelby shared a couple playful kisses around Molly who was sitting between them.

“God, I wish Tyler was here.  I am so horny,” Molly said.

Shelby smirked at Bella, “Mol, we could help you with that.”  She kissed her gently and stood up. Offering one hand to each of the women, directing her comment to Bella she said, “Let’s go help our friend out.” 

“I don’t know, ladies….”

“Do you think Tyler would be upset?” Shelby asked her.

“I think he would think it was hot.”

“Well, let us help you turn your husband on,” Bella said as she lead her to the bed.  “Just tell us to stop if you need to stop. Lay down, beautiful.” She then looked up at Shelby, “You comfortable with this?”

In response, Shelby laid down next to Molly and kissed her, “We talked about this long ago.  Now we are going to actually do it. Relax Mol. None of us are a threat to you and Tyler. It is a one time deal but you are curious. Let’s show you what you missed in your youth.”  As she started kissing her again, Isabella got rid of her own robe and then untied Molly’s and Shelby’s. Bella ran a thumb over Shelby’s nipple and then did the same to Molly’s. She shivered.

Next thing Molly knew Bella’s mouth was on her clit and with Shelby kissing her so sweetly, her body convulsed as she orgasmed. It took her a minute to realize Bella was still licking her, causing her to shutter again.

Shelby glanced down at Molly and had to laugh.  “So Molly?”

“I missed out during college,” Molly said and all three of the women laughed.  “I love Tyler and would never want to be with anyone else. That hard, dark…..” she shivered again, “I will always want him but if I would have been a little more relaxed I could have had a lot of fun when I was younger.”  Molly playfully kissed Shelby and then Isabella kissed her as her tongue probed deep into her mouth. As she moved back, Molly questioned, “Is that what I taste like? Tyler always says I taste good. Guess that is all a matter of opinion.”  

They all got under the blankets and dozed off.  When Shelby woke later she felt Isabella sliding in bed behind her. Not wanting to wake Molly Isabella whispered, “I thought you might need a little release yourself.You seem to be having trouble sleeping.”

“I...that’s not what is keeping me awake.”

“What is?”

“Please don’t say anything to anyone, but I’m afraid I’m going to lose Gus.  I, he would never leave me because of the kids, but he is missing something. I don’t think I can give him everything he needs.”

“Maybe you have to give a little of him up to keep him.”

“But I want to be all he needs.” Shelby slipped into the comfort of Isabella’s arms.

“Maybe you just have to accept the fact that if he can be himself, he can be there for you.” Shelby let her hand drift down and moved between her legs. As Shelby began to stroke Bella, Bella guided Shelby’s mouth down to her breast and then laid back letting herself be taken over by what Shelby was doing to her.

Seth couldn’t sleep.  He thought Gus would move away but instead he had pressed himself against him, and had now laid his head on Seth’s chest.  As the sun began to rise, Gus stirred. He looked up at Seth’s face and in his sleep haze he stretched up and kissed Seth. As he brushed his lips on Seth’s warm mouth he realized what he was doing.

“God, Seth, I’m sorry, I….”

Seth turned so Gus was below him and slowly lowered his head giving Gus plenty of time to protest but instead Gus lifted his head to meet him.  Seth’s tongue entered Gus’s waiting mouth and Gus’ tongue teased Seth’s and he groaned. Gus’ hand traveled down Seth’s back and moved under the briefs to rest on his ass.  He worked his hand around to the front pulling the briefs down. He slowly worked his way down Seth’s body, tasting and teasing the firm, warm skin. When Gus’ mouth slowly sank onto his stiff cock he sighed.

“Holy Shit, Gus.  You are so hot! I need to…..”

“Do you have condoms? We need condoms.”

“DAMN!” Seth swore.

“Oh, well, I guess we….” He took Seth back in his mouth as his finger began to slip into his back door. Gus went right for the prostate and as he touched it he tasted Seth in his throat and soon Seth lost total control.  He thrust over and over into Gus’ throat as Gus’ tongue stroked him over and over.  

Seth pulled Gus up so he could kiss him.  What had they done? What had they started!  Seth didn’t care at the moment. It was his turn and he moved down and pulled Gus’ briefs off. He turned Gus so his back was to him.  He reached around and began to stroke Gus’ cock as he brought his tongue to the valley between Gus’ cheeks and as he began to probe around the prize and as he worked it into that bud and he felt the cock in his hand jerk.  He pressed his thumb on the end rubbing the precum around as he toyed with the small opening at the tip. 

Gus began to tremble from head to toe.  He cried out as Seth’s tongue went in farther than he had ever felt before and Gus was shattered.  Now, with Gus in his arms, Seth had no trouble sleeping.

The women spent the day shopping while the men went to the music festival.  The set Gus and Seth played early in the day was a huge hit. They were asked to return to the main stage later that night at 9:00, the top slot for the evening to join a couple other top groups.  They listened to some other great groups. They had an unspoken agreement that what happened this morning would not be obvious throughout their activities. They decided to go back to the hotel to eat dinner and change for the night show.  They stopped at a drugstore and as they entered the room they both threw a large box of condoms on the table and then stepped into each other’s arms.  

After a kiss, Gus stepped back, “I think we need to wait. I don’t want to rush our first time.” He reached over and brushed Seth’s hair back.  “Did you know this would happen?”

Seth pulled him close, “I expected it to be a boy’s weekend with Tyler here.  I could only dream about this. God, Gus, you are so perfect.”

“No, I’m not.  I’m a horrible husband.  I...we had an agreement. Before I stepped I I need to tell her but I ….”

“How could you know this was going to happen? Now that it did, you just need to tell her.  She loves you and she knows you. You will tell her and she will accept it. Now let’s order something to eat and get changed for tonight.”

“Seth,” Gus touched his cheek, “Thanks.”  

As they ate their dinner they both received texts from their wives.  It sounded like they were having a good time and Seth could tell by what Isabella said that the girls had been playing, too.  He never worried about Bella playing. She loved him but had enough sexuality to share with others. He had never tried to wrangle her in and never would.  He loved that spark in her.

“So, is Shelby having a good time?”

“She says your wife knows how to party.”

“Oh, that part is true.  My guess is they have played a bit too.  Bella wouldn’t let those two beautiful women go without a little play.”

“Isabella is bi, too?”

“Isabella loves life and has no preferences when it comes to sex. Well, I guess she would prefer me the most but that’s partly because I let her be free.”

“I wish Shelby didn’t take it so personally.  I love her and the kids so much but I have other needs she just can’t fill.”

Danny had taken her into town today. While he met his boyfriend, Britt at the coffee shop, she funneled a little more money out of her account.  When Danny had stopped making out with Britt, he drove her back home. She started to tell Danny about her plans but he stopped her.

“Tia, you know I don’t think you should do this but if you think you have to I don’t want any of the details.  Please don’t tell me when you’re going or where you’re going.”

“Ok, Danny. I do understand.  Can you come over tomorrow for a while or will you be too busy with homework.”

“Is it going to be that soon?”

“Are you going to be able to come tomorrow?”

“I’ll come after lunch.  Tia, are you sure of this? I mean your dads are going to be crushed.”

“They’ll get over it.  They have Taylor and Gage.  And Daddy’s been….” her voice hitched for the first time.  “Daddy will never let me see her no matter how much Dad talks to him and they have each other.  Mom has no one.”

“Tia….I am….”

“Danny, please, not now.  Can we meet up at our spot tomorrow?” 

“I’ll let you know what time tomorrow afternoon.” Danny said as she got out of the car.

Later, Saturday night, Brinn spread everything she had accumulated out in her studio. Her reloadable Visa card had $3000 on it at the moment and she had finally figured out how to tap into her bank account and move money without it being traceable.  She would move it through several steps before $5000 more would end up in her mom’s account. Even if Dan tracked it, by the time he found it, they would have moved it to her card and they would be in the wind. They had started talking about where to go.  They had talked about going to Ibiza or Italy but they decided Mexico was better. They wouldn’t have to fly anywhere. Tina was buying a car for them to drive down. The good thing is the car title would not be in her name. All Brinn had to do was get to their meeting point Monday.  Tina would let her know when she was near.

When Brinn went to bed Saturday evening her dads were putting Gage back in his bed for the third time. They had said goodnight over their shoulders but then returned their attention to Gage and Taylor.  

Brian and Justin moved to their own room.  “I should go say goodnight to Brinn. I keep hoping she will open up.  For Brinn to be taking only one college course just isn’t keeping her busy enough and I know she is doing some painting but….she needs to find something that excites her.”

“Now that Shelby is nearly back to normal, I will spend some time with her.  Maybe she would like to visit Becca and Peter. Maybe Becca could figure out what is going on.”

“Sunshine, we both know what is going on.  She wants to see Tina.”

“Well, that isn’t happening!  I won’t talk about that.”

“That’s part of the problem.” Brian mumbled under his breath.

“I’m too tired to do this again. Screw me and then I need to sleep.”

“Oh, such a romantic.” Brian said softly as he put his hand on the back of Justin’s neck. Slowly lowering his mouth, he said, “I love you, Justin.  I love our kids but neither of them are babies anymore. Brinn is almost 15. Are we really able to keep her away from Tina until she’s 18?”

Justin broke away from him.  “Guess we aren’t screwing tonight. Don’t touch me.”  And that was the end of their conversation for the evening.

Isabella could tell the mood was different tonight and that was cool.  The other two women were missing their kids. They had a much calmer evening.  After going out to eat they came back to the suite and drank wine in the hot tub.  All three of them talked about their childhoods and families. Molly had them laughing when she talked about how she would tease Justin and his reaction but then she got quieter as she remembered the fights between her parents after Justin left and then as they divorced.

“You  ok, Molly?”  Shelby put her arm around her.  

“Ya, I was just thinking about what Justin really went through.  He had to grow up really fast. If it wasn’t for Brian and Debbie, I’m not sure he would have made it.”  She then spent the next half hour talking about Debbie. Isabella decided she would like Debbie. As the women got out and dried off, they decided to sleep in and go out for brunch before heading home.  They hoped to be there by 3:00 or so. That would give them time to play with their kids before bed. They knew Gus and Seth wouldn’t be home until much later.  

As Bella got in bed she checked her messages, the only thing it said was, ‘Love you, Bella’ and then one more line, ‘Gus is beautiful’.  She hoped Gus didn’t hurt him. As she began to doze she let her mind wander. She pictured her beautiful Seth embedded deep in Gus and she slowly stroked herself until she climaxed and then  curled up and fell asleep.

Seth and Gus were cheered back on stage for one more song three times.  Gus had missed this. He loved seeing people enjoying his music. As they ran off the stage for the last time he hurled himself into Seth’s arms.  Seth couldn’t resist anymore. He pulled him behind one of the huge speakers and his mouth came down on Gus’ as his hand cupped Gus’ ass and pulled him close.  They both responded at the feel of each other through their jeans.

“Let’s get out of here.  I want you so badly!” Gus groaned in his ear.  They packed up their guitars and headed to the SUV.   After loading them into the back, Gus pinned Seth against the vehicle and pressed his lips as well as his entire body against him. “I hope you plan on being up all night.”

“I do, and I plan on being awake, too!” Seth laughed as he picked Gus off the ground and let Gus feel how ‘up’ he was. 

The ten minute drive to the hotel was almost too much.  As the entered the elevator car, Gus slipped his hand into Seth’s jeans and felt how large Seth really was.  When he had him in his mouth last night he could tell he was large but the girth of it was huge.

“Can you handle that?  Some men can’t and if you can’t I’ll understand.  You can screw me all night long.”

“Trust me, I can handle it. Just give me time to adjust.”

“If it takes all night,” he whispered as the doors opened and they fell out of it almost taking out another couple waiting to get on.  “Oh, sorry. Excuse us.”

“Hey, weren’t you two just playing at the festival?”  The gentleman asked.

“Um, ya, we were,” Gus said.

“I thought you said you were married.”  They looked from one to the other.

Seth wrapped an arm tightly around Gus, “Well, yes.  Yes we are. We’re married, not dead.” He threw Gus over his shoulder and headed down the hall. He walked passed their room and then turned to make sure they had actually gotten on the elevator.  When he was sure they had, he lead Gus back to their suite. Before the door was locked, they both had their clothes off. They were both ready. As they headed to the bedroom, Gus grabbed the condoms and Seth grabbed a bottle of wine and a glass.  

“Don’t we need two glasses? Of course, I don’t mind sharing.”

“You are going to be taking your alcohol in another way,” Seth grinned.

“Another way?”

“Yes, I don’t want to hurt you so I am hoping to use this to help you loosen up but first I want you to take me.  I want to feel that pain and pleasure.”

Gus wasn’t going to argue, his erection almost hurt at this point. Seth bent over and kissed Gus’ erection and then slipped a condom over it.

“What’s most comfortable for you?” 

“Hell, I don’t want comfortable.  Drill me now, please. I promise you romance later.  It has been so long!”

“Get on the bed on all fours.  If you really want to be drilled that is the best position.”  Seth did as he was told and in one move, Gus buried himself completely in Seth as Seth roared, first in pain but then in joy as he felt Gus move in and out. Somehow it felt like Seth pulled him in further. Gus grabbed his hips and began thrusting as hard as he could and Seth just moaned in satisfaction as the fulfillment grew and grew until Seth clamped around him as he exploded sending Gus over with him. He collapsed on the bed and Gus fell with him. Seth pulled Gus to him and fused his mouth to his. He began to work his mouth lower, down Gus’ neck and to his chest.  When he latched on to one of his nipples, Gus wasn’t sure what he was doing with his tongue but Gus nearly climbed out of his own skin at the feel of it.

“I need you, Seth.  I need you.”

“Put your chest on the bed, your ass in the air,” as Gus did so he heard Seth open the bottle of wine.  He filled his glass nearly to the rim and then turned to Gus. “See how this bottled is tapered? If I use the bottle to stretch you, it will be more comfortable when I enter you, plus, the wine will definitely relax you.”

Seth massaged Gus’ bud with his finger with lube.  At the first entry Gus’ sighed. Seth did it a couple more times and then he ran some lube around the neck of the bottle.  He added just a little pressure to the bottle and the top of it slipped in. Gus made a noise of surprise and Seth kissed him at the base of his spine as he tilted the bottle slightly.  It wasn’t long before Gus had a warm spread over him and when Seth noticed he pressed the bottle in further. 

Gus took in a deep breath, “Oh, god, Seth…” his voice was shaky.

“Gus, you may need to use the bathroom before …..” he tilted the bottle to add more liquid.

“Seth, please.  I’m ready for you.  I want to feel you spread me open.”

“Let me walk you to the bathroom and get rid of that wine,” Gus used Seth to steady himself and he quickly emptied the wine from his body. His whole body felt warm from   the effect of the wine and the need for Seth. Gus bent over the sink.

“Please, Seth, please.”

“Are you sure you want to here?”

“Oh,god, Seth, YES!”

“Tell me if you need me to slow down,” Seth said as he started pushing in steadily. The head sank in and Gus’ knees nearly buckled.  “Are you Ok?”

“Oh, it has just been so long,” Gus almost cried, enjoying the feel. 

Seth wrapped his arm tightly around Gus’ waist and thrust after thrust he actually lifted Gus off the ground. Simultaneously, the two men climaxed.  Seth didn’t want to leave Gus’ tight ass. He could see Gus’ face in the mirror and was tears running down Gus’ cheeks.

“Oh, Gus, did I hurt you? I’m so sorry.  I should…”

Gus let him slip out of him and turned to kiss Seth.  “Oh, no, darling, it was perfect. I, it has been so long since I have been with a man.  Shelby, before Gabriel, would ….did her best but it isn’t the same. Seth lifted him so he was sitting on the counter and after quickly removing the condom, he pulled Gus to the edge up against his already responding cock.  They rubbed them 

together as Seth moved in and out slightly just to cause friction. Gus wrapped his legs around Seth’s waist, not wanting to break the contact. 

Seth brought his mouth down to Gus’ ear, “Go start the shower.  I’m going to get some condoms.”

It was 6:00 a.m. before they fell into an exhausted sleep.  Neither had ever felt like this with someone before and both were fairly sure they never would again.

Brinn had waited for one of her dads to come and say goodnight but neither of them came.She was sure now they wouldn’t miss her much.  She would contact them in a couple weeks or a month so they knew she was alright but it was time for her to move on. Today was her last full day here.  She planned to spend time with her niece and nephew and then her afternoon with Danny. Gus and Shelby should be home by the evening and she hoped she could spend time with them.  Then she would be ready to see her mom on Monday.. Her only regret was that she didn’t get a chance to see her John. She would contact him somehow soon. She just wanted to say goodbye to him, too.

Brinn heard Gage and Taylor talking not so quietly in the guest room so she went to join them.  The three of them sat on the bed and she listened to them both chatter on and on about their completely exciting activities.  She smiled at how simple and happy their lives were.  

Brinn was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard her name. “Brinny, I’m hungry.” Gage said as he crawled into her lap.

“Would you like some scrambled eggs and toast?”

“With cheese?”  Taylor added.

“Sure!” She stood up and they both scrambled off the bed. With one holding each hand, she helped them up on the stools by the counter and she took out eggs, cheese, and bread.  She answered all their silly little questions as she popped toast in the toaster and then poured the eggs she had scrambled into the frying pan. She gave each of the kids a butter knife and when the toast popped up she gave them each a slice to butter.  Soon the three of them were eating cheesy warm eggs while Brinn told them silly stories. 

Justin and Brian quietly entered the kitchen. Brian wrapped his arms around Justin from behind and kissed him below his ear.  “We aren’t needed here. Let’s go back to bed.”  

Just then the kids noticed them.  “Papa! Papa!”

As the started to get off their stools, Justin walked over, “Finish your breakfast. We’ll come to you.”  Both of them walked over and kissed both of the little ones and then, as what she thought was an afterthought, they kissed Brinn, too.   Brinn turned and hugged both her fathers and held onto them a little longer than she should. She quickly stood up and said she needed the bathroom.  As she left the room, tears started running down her face. She would miss them so much. Would they miss her at all?

The San Francisco trip was coming to an end.  The women had slept well and then decided to have brunch delivered to their suite instead of going out. They ordered several dishes so they had plenty of options. They all joked about not getting an $18,000 suite every trip.  Shelby was fairly sure Brian had gotten the suite complimentary. For all she knew he owned part of the hotel chain.  

Shelby had texted Gus but still hadn’t heard from him an hour later. “Isabella, have you heard from Seth this morning?”

“No, my guess is Seth stayed up late jamming and probably drank a fifth on his own.  It’s the life of a musician.”

“Ya, that is probably why Gus hasn’t responded.  The only place he’s performed since I have known him was Wine and Design.  I guess I’m not used to having him live the musician’s life.”

“Seth and I agreed long ago that when we are apart, we can do what we want.  I don’t want to hear about it. I know he loves me and always comes back to my bed and if you saw how that man was built below the waist…..” she whistled long and low.  “I get wet just thinking about the size of him.”

They all laughed at her reaction and the other two said they had nothing to complain about in that department.  

“I just can’t wait to get Gus in bed.  The poor guy has been on restriction for so long and I decided last night I am tired of waiting.  I can’t wait for him to make every nerve ending in my body scream out.” She shuddered at the thought.

“You know I have to forget he’s my nephew when you talk like that.” Molly grimised a bit but then they all laughed. “I’m ready to see my babies and see if Brenda knows anything about Tyler’s mission this time.”

As the women were packing up the vehicle to head home Gus was waking up.  He moved his leg and pain shot through every cell of his body but it was exquisite pain.  Gus slowly rolled over not wanting to disturb Seth. He was trying to figure out what had happened this weekend.  He had fallen in love. That wasn’t a question. It was a statement. He loved this man. He wasn’t sure how it had happened so quickly but he knew he had a major problem but he would figure out what to do about it when he got  home. Shelby could never find out about it. It would shatter her.

Gus couldn’t resist any longer.  He reached out and ran his finger along Seth’s jawline and then down the column of his throat.  Slowly Seth moved his hand to take Gus’ and brought Gus’ fingers to his mouth. He kissed the tip of each one.

“Good morning.” Seth said and then he started kissing Gus’ arm and eventually he pulled him close and kissed his willing lips. When they separated Seth asked, “How are you feeling?  You have to hurt. I can’t believe how often we…” he let his hand moved down Gus’ back and as he slipped his finger into Gus he saw him flinch a bit.

“Yes, I have some aches but it was so worth it.  We better get going. If we are going to drive home, yet today. It is after noon already.”

“Gus, I have to ask. Will Shelby be alright with this?  What kind of agreement do you have?”

“I am supposed to tell her before but she would accept this if I tell her I had sex with a man.  I’m not sure that she will ever be ok with us making love. I random stranger, yes. A family friend….  Seth, I can’t do this with you ever again.”

“Oh, god, don’t say that, Gus.  I don’t know if I can….. At least stay with me today.  We can come up with an excuse and go back tomorrow.”

Gus nodded as he found himself pressed tightly against this man he needed so badly.  Seth was so gentle. He could tell how sore Gus was so when they were ready to make love, he took a condom but instead of putting it on himself, he slipped it on Gus and then positioned himself so Gus could enter him and yet they could kiss and touch as they got into a rhythm.  As they spun out of control, they both climaxed and Seth pulled Gus down on him. 

“Gus,” Seth ran his fingers through his dark locks, “I have been with a lot of men, but there is something special about you….between us.  This isn’t normal. We aren’t just fucking. I think I’m…”

“Stop!  Don’t say anything that we can’t forget.  We are in each other’s lives because of work and that isn’t going to change but I can’t do this.  I can’t be torn between the two of you. I made a commitment to Shelby and we have our kids.”

Seth kissed him, “Gus, I won’t push this.  I promise I won’t make another advance but we have a connection and no matter how much you fight it, we can’t ignore it.”

Gus relaxed a little bit, “Let me text Shelly and then I want that thick dick back inside me.”

“Well, in that case, while you text, I’ll get you ready

Gus wasn’t used to lying to Shelby, he couldn’t decide what to tell her and it wasn’t helping with Seth flicking his tongue in his ear as his finger was stroking his prostate. “God, Seth, I can’t think.  What should I tell her…..” Involuntarily, his body started to move back toward Seth’s hand.

“What would make you walk funny? You fell on a dick and broke your ass?”  Seth slipped a second finger into Gus and he heard Gus’ intake of breath.

“Damn, you’re right.” Gus started writing his message.  He quoted it as he entered it. “Shelly,so sorry but not coming home until tomorrow. I slipped coming off stage last night and fell hard on my ass.  Don’t think I could sit for 5 hours.” Gus tossed his phone on the nightstand and reached back to guide Seth’s hips as Seth pressed inward. Once his head had entered he waited until he felt Gus relax  and then he sunk the rest of the way in. He wrapped his arm around Gus and stayed where he was. He stroked Gus’ cock but refused to move. “Relax G. Just feel me.”

Moments later Seth realized that might have been a mistake.  Gus started to tremble and before Seth realized what was happening, Gus was sobbing. “G. What is it?”

“I  like this too much.  How can I hide this from Shelly?  How can I do this to her? I lied to her!  I don’t lie to my wife!”

Seth needed to distract him, quickly.  He began moving and soon Gus forgot his mental stress and cried out over and over due to both the pain and the pleasure he was experiencing.  His emotions were all over the place and at the moment he didn’t care. He had found this amazing man and even if it was only for one weekend, well, maybe they could have a couple a year, he would be satisfied with that. Yes, if he knew he could be with Seth a couple times a year, he could live happily ever after with his wife and kids.

Shelby was just getting behind the wheel when her phone pinged.  She looked at the message. “Oh, no! Poor Gussy and poor me!”

“What’s wrong?”  Molly questioned but Isabella was just waiting to hear the excuse.

“Gus slipped coming offstage last night.  He fell on that beautiful ass of his, that of course has no padding, and bruised his tailbone. He hopes he can manage to sit for four hours tomorrow.”

“Well,  I’m glad he didn’t break a leg or something.”  Molly commented.

Bella was thinking that was pretty clever.  It would explain why he was walking funny when he got home. Bella knew firsthand how difficult it was to adjust to her husband’s size.  She envied Gus having that experience for the first time...well by now, knowing her husband, it would be the fourth or fifth or sixth time.  “Hope Gus is alright. Oh, and you had big plans for tonight.”

“Well, there’s always tomorrow.  Instead, I think I will sleep with my two little sweethearts tonight.”

Shelby dropped Molly off first and Jenna and Paul came running out as she stopped.  Paul carried his mom’s bag for her as she carried her little girl. It was good to be home.  Next, Shelby stopped at Isabella’s. “Did you hear from Seth? Is he upset that he has to stay another day?”

“I didn’t get a message but he knows we are together.  He goes with the flow. He is probably just keeping Gus company and making him as comfortable as he can.”  

“I’ll have to thank him for helping Gus out when I see him next,” Shelby  walked to the door with Isabella.

Isabella kissed Shelby and then pulled her in for one more kiss.  “There, I got that out of my system. Gus is a lucky man. He has an extremely hot wife who loves him dearly.”

“He’s my life.  Without him and the kids, I don’t know what I’d be.”

“Shelby, I know you love your husband and kids but don’t forget what an amazing, intelligent, beautiful woman you are with or without your family.”

Shelby hugged Isabella.  She wasn’t sure why she was feeling so unsettled but Bella just made her feel a lot better.  “Thanks, Bella. I’m glad you’re here.”  

As Shelby drove away, Isabella said to herself, “I hope you continue to feel that way.”

At 2:00 p.m. Brinn got a text from Danny.  ‘Meet below the waterfall at 3:00’

At 2:30 Brinn told her dads she was meeting Danny and would be home by dinner.  

“Brinn, you’ve been quiet today.  Is everything alright?” Justin put an arm around his daughter.

“Ya, I just had something I wanted to talk to Gus about and now he isn’t coming home until tomorrow.”

“Maybe I can help you.”

“No, Daddy.  It’s a brother, sister thing.” Brinn walked out the door.  She really was upset that Gus wasn’t coming home today. What if she had to leave before he got home?  She didn’t know when she would see her only brother again, maybe she never would. She got on one of the four wheelers and headed toward their spot. She got to the waterfall path ahead of Danny.  She walked part of the way up the path and then heard Danny coming. Brinn had to leave but the thought of never seeing Danny again. How old would her niece and nephew be the next time she saw them?  What if they had another one she never even met? By the time Danny got off his ride Brinn hurled herself into his arms.

“Tia, why are you doing this? Your dads will miss you.  I’ll miss you. Please don’t leave.”

“Oh, Danny, if there was another way I wouldn’t but Daddy will never let me see her and I can’t live without her anymore.  And face it, my dads have enough going on. They don’t need me. I am just causing them more stress.”

“Tia, I,”  he kissed Brinn with more feeling than ever before.  Brinn’s arms went around his neck.  

When they separated, Brinn said, “I’ll let you know I’m Ok every once in a while.  I will use a different email each time but I will keep each email address open for 24 hours, so if you need to get a message to me, send it that way.  I will delete it at the end of 24 hours.”

“Tia, I don’t want you to go.  Who will I talk to?”

“Danny, you have Britt now.  He’s a great guy. Have you two…”

“No, next week.  You know you are going to miss my birthday.”

“I’m sorry, Danny.  I do have something for you.” She went to the four wheeler and opened one of the storage bins.  She handed him a gift.  

“Should I open it now or wait until my birthday.”

“Open it now.”

Danny took off the wrapping paper and stared at the painting in his hand.  It was a portrait of the two of them together. “Oh, Tia, it is amazing. I love it!  You are so talented. Tia, please….what do I tell your dads? You know they are going to question me.”

“Tell them I am fine and not to worry because I am with my mom.”

“Damn it, Tia! I don’t want you to go.  You’re the best friend I have ever had.” Danny’s eyes welled up and tears spilled down his cheeks.  “I love you, Tia Brinn Taylor-Kinney.”

“I love you, too, Danny Jacobs, soon to be Reed.  We’ll meet again. If nothing else, next year when you are in college, I’ll come visit, wherever you are.”  Brinn turned away. “Goodbye, Danny.” Brinn got her ride and sped away. She stopped by the old cottages where she had started stockpiling some of the things she wanted to take, and then went back to the house.  Tomorrow at this time she and her mom would be in Mexico.

Gus woke unsure what time it was.  The sun was setting so he guessed it was sometime after 7:00.  He realized he heard water running and he carefully stood up and waddled to the bathroom.  Seth stood by the tub and was pouring bath salts into it. He glanced up and saw Gus standing in the doorway. “Hey, G. I thought a bath might feel good.  I also ordered dinner for us. It won’t be here for at least an hour, so we have lots of time.”

“I wish we really had a lot of time.” Gus walked over to Seth and put his arms around his neck.  The kiss was long and gentle and by the time they separated they were both erect. Gus started to drop to his knees.

“G, I am started to feel dehydrated,” he smiled at him. “I think we both could use a little quiet time. I wish I had a candle.”  He turned his phone to flashlight and set it to the side and turned off the lights in the bathroom. Some additional light filtered in from the bedside table.  Seth got into the tub and offered his hand. Gus climbed in. It was a large tub but not as big as his at home. He laid on his side between Seth’s legs and put his shoulder under Seth’s arm.  He barely had to tilt his head and Seth’s mouth brushed his. Gus’ arm came up around his neck and for the next several minutes they savored each other. When they finally separated Gus dropped his head onto Seth’s chest.

“G?”

“Yes, Seth.”

“What happened the last two day?”

“I really am not sure. What I am sure of is that I don’t think I  can live without you but I don’t know how to fit you….no, that’s not right.  You deserve so much more than me fitting you in.”

“But G, we both chose a wife.  Fitting someone in might be all we can do.  What are you thinking?”

“Well, a couple weekends away a year unless we can come up with a gig we play a little more regularly.”

“G, can we really see each other and not want what we had this weekend.”

“We are going to have to try. Shelly understands my need for a man for sex but I don’t think she will stay with me if I have another relationship.  What about Isabella?”

“Bella understands.  As long as I don’t bring another woman home.  She is all the woman I could ever want. And G, you’re all….”

“Don’t Seth, please, just don’t.”

They kissed once more, “We should probably get out of here.  Dinner will arrive soon,” Seth said as he ran his hand down Gus’ cheek.  As Gus stood up, Seth asked, is your ass feeling any better?”

“Yes, I think the soak did help a little.”  They dried off and slipped on robes. Dinner arrived and they ate it talking about their childhoods.  They laughed a lot and when they finished their meal, Seth rolled the cart into the hallway and then turned off the lights.  Gus walked into the bedroom and dropped his robe and Seth dropped his directly on top of Gus’.  

“Gus, it’s time to sleep. You need to heal.  Next time we are going to be together, maybe you can stretch a little ahead of time.  I hate seeing you in pain.”

“But the pain tells me this wasn’t a dream.  None of this was a dream.” Gus laid down and Seth spooned up against him.

“It wasn’t  a dream…” Seth’s hand rested on Gus’ cock.  “Fuck!”

Seth turned Gus over and as they kissed they went through the motions until they both trembled and once again they came at the same time.  Seth rolled off of him and pulled Gus against him. Once he was sure Gus was asleep, he whispered, “I love you, G.” Seth tightened his arms and slipped off to sleep.

 

Chapter 8

Shelby woke with little arms and legs stretched across her.  Her heart nearly exploded with the love she had for these two and then the bang of loss hit her but when Gage’s eyes flickered open and he grinned at her she knew she had all she needed, at least for now.

“Morning, Mama.  I love you.” Her little boy crawled up and kissed her and she gave him a one armed hug.  Taylor had her arms wrapped around the other one.

“Good morning, my beautiful boy,” she whispered. “Did you sleep well?”

“I did. I sleep here all the time.”

“Well then where would your daddy sleep?”

“He can sleep in my bed.” he said innocently.

“Well, I don’t think your daddy will go for that,” inwardly she said, I know I won’t.  She felt the tingle deep inside just thinking about Gus in this bed. Tonight she planned to welcome him home several times anyway he wants!

“Hi Taytay,” Gus smiled at his daughter.  

“Hi Gage. Morning, Mama.” Shelby received another kiss.

“What do you say we call your daddy and tell him to hurry home because we miss him?” Both kids started jumping up and down as they cheered.  “Ok, you’ll need to quiet down a bit so we can hear him.”

Gus woke up to the feel of Seth’s mouth moving down his body.  As his mouth wrapped around Gus’ cock his finger glided over that magic spot. Gus’ body didn’t know if it should move against his hand or toward his mouth.  When Seth jammed his finger inward, Gus made a noise beyond pleasure. As Seth moved his finger, Gus could feel there was something on it.

“I don’t know….god, Seth, what are you doing to me?”

Seth moved away just a bit and said, “I hope it will make you a little more comfortable.  I forgot I had it with me. We can add more before we leave to make the ride more comfortable.”  Seth then moved his mouth lower again and gently sucked with no rush. Gus heard his phone vibrate.  Without missing a beat, Seth reached over with his free hand and picked up the phone, handing it to Gus. 

“It’s Shelby, Oh...I need to take this.”

“I’m not stopping you, G,” he said with a muffled voice, having Gus’ cock down his throat.

“Hey, Shelby,”

“Daddy!!”  Gus’ heart skipped a beat.  

“Hey, babies, Daddy misses you so much.”

“Come home, Daddy.” Gage called.

“Daddy, when are you going to be here?” Taylor asked.

“Oh, Sunny, I will be home this afternoon.  Is Mommy there or did you call me by yourself?”  Gus nearly cried out as Seth left his cock and sucked in one of his balls.

Taylor giggled, “She’s right here, Daddy.”

“Hey, Gussy, how’s your backside?”

“Oh….pretty good right now.” His voice was shaky at Seth’s sweet torture.

“You sure you’re alright?”

“Yes, I just woke up.  I just need a drink of water.”

“When will you be home? I really needed you last night….I mean really needed you.”

“Oh, Shelly, I….I am guessing we will be home around 3:00.  We will shower and then grab a bite before hitting the road.” Gus started panting so he wouldn’t cum while on the phone.  “I love you all. See you in a few hours.”

The kids and Shelby all said they loved him and he said the same to them. The moment the call was disconnected Gus gave into what Seth was doing to him.  Seth quickly took him in his mouth and swallowed the sweet nectar from his Gus. He knew this was the last time for them this weekend. He felt Gus’ body go from the trembling of the release, to the sobs of despair,  Neither said anything but as they held each other they heard each other’s hearts.

After showering together they began packing.  Seth brought over the numbing gel. Without saying anything he undid Gus’ fly and after putting the gel on his finger he pulled Gus close and reached around him, gently rubbing his well used bud.  Seth couldn’t resist and kissed him.

“That stuff is magic.” Gus commented.  Seth turned around and slid the tube into the side pocket of his bag.

They kissed once more at the door and the weekend was over.  From that moment on they were two musicians on their way home from a weekend at a festival.  

Brinn walked into the kitchen and found Justin drinking coffee by the counter, “Hey, Brinny, you’re up early.”

“Ya, I guess I just couldn’t sleep.” She walked over and Justin pulled her close kissing her temple and then he continued to read something on his tablet.  “Daddy…..”

“What is it, Brinn?”

“I love you.” She buried her head in his neck for just a moment and then she stepped away.  “Is Dad in the office?”

“No, he’s gone for the day.  He needed to go to the office in town.”

“What?”  Brinn said a little too loud.  “Have you heard from Gus? Is he on his way home?”

“I haven’t heard from him.  I am sure Shelby has.”

“I’m going over there.”

“Brinn, is something wrong?”

“No, Daddy.”  and she was gone.  Justin shook his head.  He just didn’t understand teenage girls.

Brinn ran to Shelby and Gus’ house.  She found them in the kitchen and before Shelby could say anything, Brinn blirted, “When is Gussy getting home?”

“Hello to you, too.  He’s on the way. I am guessing he will get here about 3:00.”

“Damn!” Brinn said.

“Damn!” Gage repeated.  

“Sorry,” Brinn said as she saw the look Shelby gave her.

“Brinn, is everything alright?  You seem kind of...Taylor, do you think you can help your brother brush his teeth?”

“Sure, Mommy.  Come on, Gage, Mommy wants us to brush our teeth.”  Taylor took his hand and led him upstairs.

“Brinn, you seem distressed.  Is there something I can do for you?”

“I…” Brinn hesitate.  “No, I think I’m just bored.  I’m going to go over to say hi to Marcus and Hannah.  Please call me if Gus will be home earlier.”

“Sure, Brinn.  Remember if you need to talk…”

“Yes, I know”

Brinn left but didn’t go to Danny’s.  He was at school and, although she would love to kiss Hannah one more time, she decided to check her supplies once more. She repacked her items.  She had gotten a new computer with Danny’s help. She wasn’t sure if her dads had any tracking software in the house so this computer had never been in the house.  She had backed up a few important things on a thumbdrive so she had what she needed. She had a small box of art supplies including some small canvases. She had her clothes and pictures of her niece and nephew as well as her whole family.  Her mom had contacted her expecting to be there between 2:00 and 3:00. Speed, Gus. Please. I can’t miss both Dad and Gussy. It nearly broke her heart that she wouldn’t see her dad before she left. She decided to call John.

“Hey, Miss Thing!  What’s up?”

“I’m just….bored.  I know you’re busy but I wanted to say hi.”

“Brinn, is everything alright? You sound funny.”

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have bothered you.  I’m fine, John. Love you. Say hi to Jonna.  Say hi to Matty too but I know he doesn’t care.”

“Brinny, I have to go. I’m sorry but I will call you tonight after the kids are in bed and we can talk as long as you want.”

Brinn had a huge lump in her throat, “Ok, John. Talk to you then.”  She hung up and started sobbing. Why was this so hard. She wanted to be with her mom but this was her family, too.  Eventually she went back into the house and went to work on her college course. She was just sending the last paper and she had finished her first master’s class in a month’s time.  As she sent the paper in, she gave her professor her new email so she could get her results. If her dads thought of asking him questions, she would have already closed that one down.

At 2:00 Brinn got a message on her burner phone.  Her mom was half an hour away. She would notify her when she was 10 minutes out which is when Brinn would leave.  

Gus was just outside of town and he turned into  an overgrown trail he had seen before. He drove far enough so they couldn’t be seen from the road.  Without a word, they both got out of the SUV and met in front of it. They hugged and then their lips met, soft and sweet and as their tongues danced the heat between them sizzled. They finally stepped apart.  Gus pulled out his phone without a word to Seth and called Shelby, “Hey Shelly, I am almost there. I’ll be dropping Seth off in about five minutes so I should be home in twenty minutes.”

Gus barely stopped long enough for Seth to get his guitar and amp out of the back.  Gus waved as he pulled away. He needed to see his family.

Shelby had texted Brinn and told her Gus would be home in 20 minutes.  When Brinn read it she looked at the clock. It was going to be so close.  Brinn had everything packed on the four wheeler and had it parked out of sight.  Now she stood waiting. Finally she saw Gus’ vehicle. She ran out to meet him. He slowed down and stopped.

“Hey, Brinny.  Sorry, I don’t have time to talk.  My kids are waiting for Daddy.” Gus grinned at the thought of his children.  

“But, Gus, I need to…”  She saw the look on his face, “Go have fun with your kids.  I love you, Gus.”

“Love you, too, Brinny,”  he put the SUV in gear and before he had moved 10 feet, Brinn’s phone beeped.  

Brinn went to the back of the cottage, and rode off to her new life.

Gus drove up to the house and the kids were jumping up and down on the deck.  He opened the door and within seconds his arms were filled with all he held most dear.    He kissed both of the giggling faces as he squatted there in the drive. When he finally stood up he looked at Shelby.  She was stunning. She had more color in her cheeks then he had seen in a long time and he could tell she had put on a touch of makeup and curled her hair.

“Excuse me, kids, but Daddy is going to kiss Mommy, so,” he put a hand on each of their heads and turned them to face away from them as the children laughed more.  Gus pulled her into his arms and kissed her like it was the first time. By the time he let her go, her legs felt like they were made of rubber. “I love you, Shelby.  I love you so much.”

“I love you, too, Gussy.” She brought her mouth up to his ear, “and I plan to show you over and over.” She slid her hand down the front of his crotch and he sighed.  “Ok, Gage and Taylor, now that you have had a chance to see Daddy, you both need to take just a little nap and then tonight we can all watch a movie together.”  

They grumbled a little but Taylor took Gage’s hand and walked to the stairs, “Daddy, will you tuck us into my big bed together?”

“I will be there in two minutes.”  He said as he grabbed his bag off the floor.

For the first time Shelby noticed how uncomfortably Gus was walking,  “Oh, Gussy, I almost forgot. How is it?”

“It will be fine in another day, two at the most. I guess you will just have to let me,” he thrust his pelvis against her and thrust a couple times.

“I will be undressed by the time you get back to the room.” and with that they both rushed up to the second floor. Moments later Gus walked into the bedroom and saw Shelby was true to her word.  She lay naked on the bed. Gus began dropping his clothes as he walked across the room and as he got to the bed he slid his briefs down and he need for her was obvious. He stretched out next to her and let his hand glide slowly down her body.  He stroked her breast, kissing each one and then he continued downward and his fingers traced the scar from her surgery.

“Are you sure you can…?”

“Gus, if I don’t have you soon, I am going to implode.  I need to be with you. I need to be one with you. I…” She inhaled sharply as his fingers moved deep inside her. She was about to say something when his mouth trailed down her body further and claimed her clit.  Within minutes he had brought her to the edge several times. Shelby finally linked her fingers in his hair and she forcefully pulled him up. As his mouth came down on hers, he entered her. The feel of her heat made him shiver.   Yes, this is where he belonged. This is what his life was about. This was perfection. Shelby was nearly incoherent as she screamed through her orgasm. She clung to him as he rolled off her taking her with him. Shelby noticed him flinch as he rolled over.  

Gus saw her worried look, “Don’t worry, it is much better today.  By tomorrow I will be just fine.” All of the sudden it hit him, “Damn, I didn’t wear a condom.  You can’t get pregnant again. The doctor said it wasn’t safe.”

“Relax, Gus.  I am on the pill for now.  My doctor said For a couple years anyway.  By that time I’ll be 35.”

“Well, we can talk about it then.  Shelly, we have two gorgeous children who are my world, along with their mother.  If we decide to have another, fine, but I don’t need anything. I loved Gabrial and was thrilled we were having another child but it wasn’t meant to be.” His hand traveled down her back and his hand slid over her ass.  It was so smooth and firm. For a split second, Gus imagined Seth’s with a smattering of fine hair and he knew he needed both of them. 

The next 30 minutes the talked.  Shelby told him about San Francisco and the free loving Isabella.

“So the three of you had sex?” Gus questioned as his fingers played deep inside her.  “We played around. It’s not like we really went down on each other. Although it was Molly’s first time with a woman.”

“Shelly, you had a good time.  None of those women are a threat to me.  I am just glad you had a great time.”

“I’m not sure Brian will be thrilled with the bill.”

“He won’t even notice.”  Gus moved his growing cock between her legs and she flipped him so she could slide down on his erection.  At first she slowly moved up and down but then she lost herself and she nearly bounced on him. Every bounce shot pain through his ass so finally he grabbed her hips and slowed her enough to reangle himself which had both of them cumming again.  Shelby laid down on his chest. God, she loved this man.  

“I have missed this.  Not only because you make my body soar. I love your soul.” She rolled off him.  “Our children will be here soon. Speaking of children, did you talk to Brinn at all?”

“I stopped and said hi to her on my way here today. She has been all over the place lately.  Maybe I’ll see if she wants to ride with me to that distant site I need to check out. It would give us time to catch up.”

“That sounds like a great idea. Where did you see her?”

“She was by the little cottages.” Gus replied as he stood and offered her his hand.

“Huh, she left here and said she was going to see Hannah and Marcus. Maybe they weren’t home.  If you want to check on the kids, I will go start dinner. We don’t want them to sleep too long.  I have lots of plans for after they go to bed.” They both laughed as they went their own way.

Brinn drove carefully as tears trickled down her cheeks.  She came around the last curve and she saw a car. The lights blinked and Brinn started smiling.  That was her mom. She was going to see her for the first time in four years. She pulled the four wheeler out of view of the road and then ran into her mother’s arms.

“My god, you are all grown and you are so beautiful.  Look so much like your dad.” Tina hugged Brinn tightly.

“Oh, Mom, it is so good to see you.  We better get going. I don’t want Daddy to get suspicious while we are still in the area.”   In five minutes, they were heading down the road in a car registered to a little old lady in Texas and they were heading south.

“Tia, I have an old friend that said I could use his place for a few days.  I thought it might be smart if we kind of lay low for a week or so and hopefully when we cross the border they will have stopped looking there for you.”

“That makes sense.  I will send out some shadows on the internet that will make them think we are heading north next week. Then we can make our way across the border near San Diego.  I did some research and I think I have found a good spot.” Brinn looked over at her mom, “I am so happy to be with you, Mom.”

“What about your dads and brother?”

“They are so busy with their own lives.  I know they love me but they will get over it.  Eventually, I’ll contact them and tell them how happy I am and Daddy will finally realize I need you, too.”

“I hope so. Justin can be the most stubborn man I have ever met.  Did you manage to get a little money put away? I have plenty I can tap into but it will be easier to trace I’m afraid. If we can use yours until the trail is cold, and then we will tap into mine.”

“Mom,  I love saying that!  Mom, I think at first you should answer phone calls.  If you ignore their calls they’ll suspect.”

“You’re right.  You are so brilliant.  I can’t believe you came out of me sometimes.”  They were quiet for a moment. “We have about a three hour drive.  My friend said the kitchen at the house would be loaded so I think it is best we just eat what’s there so we don’t have to stop anywhere.”

“That sounds good.  I’m glad we’ll have some time to catch up. I have so many things I want to talk about.”

“We have all the time in the world now.”

Gus and Shelby were just sitting down at the table when Justin called.  “Hey, Dad. What’s up?”

“Have you seen Brinn?”

“I saw her about 3 hours ago.  I said hi to her before going home.  When did you see her last?” Gus tensed up for some reason.

“She grabbed a bite to eat and I know she mentioned going to see Shelby.  Did she get there?”

“Ya, but that was a lot earlier.  Shelby said she mentioned going to see Hannah and Marcus.  Maybe she got there and lost track of time.”

“Thanks, Gus.  I’ll give him a call.”

“Dad, let me know if she’s not there.  I will go look around the property right now.”

Shelby had gotten the gist of the conversation.  “Call me when you find her, Gus.”

After finding out Brinn had never gone to see Marcus and Hannah, Justin searched around the house until Brian got home.  Justin was really scared by now. Brian used the tracker that was on Brinn’s phone and tracked her location. Brian and Gus met at the spot that was pinging her phone.  At first they didn’t see anything but some tire impressions but then Gus noticed her ride. 

“Pops,” Gus said as he ran toward the four wheeler.  “Her phone is here. This has been hidden on purpose.  Pops, do you think she was kidnapped?”

“God, Gus, I don’t want to think about it but I’m afraid that is a possibility but what would she have been doing out here.  There is nothing around here.” Brian was already calling Dan. “Dan can help. Maybe Danny will know if anything has been going on.”

Dan and Danny arrived ten minutes later.  Dan already had contacted the local police and they were checking in town.  “The look of the scene could be an abduction but my first impression is,” Dan took a step toward Brian and placed a hand on his shoulder, “Brian, I would say she ran away.”

Brian’s head snapped from Dan to Danny.  “If she ran away, you know something.” Brian lurched at him but Dan stepped in the way.

“Brian, why don’t you go to the house and be with Justin.  I will be there in a little bit.” 

Dan nodded at Gus and Gus took Brian’s arm, “Come on, Pops.  Dad is going to need you. Let Dan do his job and he’ll come up in a little bit.” Brian tried to turn around but Gus kept him moving forward. At the last moment Dan stopped them.

“Brian, don’t go in her room.  Save that for me and the police.  She may have left something that will be a clue for us.”  Brian nodded as he got in the vehicle. Dan turned and looked at Danny, “Junior, I’m right about this, aren’t I?”

“Dad, I don’t know anything really.  Now that I am taking classes and spending time with Britt, I don’t talk to her too much.”

“Danny, if she was planning something, knowing that girl, she’s been planning it for a long time.”

“Dan, I can’t…..I don’t know anything!”

“Oh, Danny, I understand but I don’t.  Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“Why, so you could tell Justin and he would refuse to listen to her?”

“Damn, Danny, is she with Tina?”

“Dan, I don’t know, but Justin never listens to her. I know she is so smart but she is still so young.  You can’t tell Brian and Justin. If you can find her, great, but you can’t tell them. Not now.”

“I don’t know how long I can keep that from them, but….you know nothing and I will do some research.”

“Dad, if it makes it any better, I told her not to do this and I really didn’t know exactly when she was leaving.” Dan saw the tears in Danny’s eyes and pulled his son close.  “Oh, junior, I will do some looking and hopefully I won’t need to bring you into this.”

Gus looked at Brian, “Do you want me to go in with you to tell Dad? I can but if you’re Ok, I’m going to go tell Shelby.”

“Go,” was all Brian said.

“Dad, she’s very smart.  She’ll come to her senses and be back.  I’ll be back in a little while. Call me if you need me earlier.”  Gus kissed his dad and then hopped into his pickup to go tell Shelby.

Justin was on the porch not really wanting Brian to come over.  He just knew they had found something. As Brian reached him, Justin looked at his face.  “Don’t tell me you found her body! God, I couldn’t take that.”

Brian pulled him close.  “Sunshine, Dan is sure she left on her own accord.  She left her phone and the four wheeler. They were both hidden.”

“Why would she do that?  Where would she go? We need to call the police. Maybe there is something in her room or the studio that will tell us something,” Justin moved for the door.  

Once they were inside, Brian stopped him.  “Dan asked us not to touch anything. He will be here in a few minutes to start looking.”  

“Brian, I should have known.  I used to always know what she was thinking.”  Brian hoped he didn’t think about Tina, not yet anyway.  “Did you talk to Danny? Danny usually knows what’s she up to.”

“Dan is talking to him now. The kid wouldn’t answer me. Well, Dan wouldn’t let him answer me.” Brian let out a string of profanities.  “I should have been here. Maybe I would have noticed something. She has been acting unusual. Remember the hug she gave us yesterday, when we had the kids? I thought she might be a little jealous.  I should have made time to talk to her.”  

Justin held on to Brian tightly.  His whole body was trembling. “I’m sure she will be home.  She must have just hitch hiked into town. She is going to be in trouble when she gets back here. She knows hitch hiking isn’t safe.”

“I hope you’re right, Sunshine,” Brian already had pictures of Tina dancing in his head.  What if she was watching Brinn and now….”  

Dan walked in with Tyler right behind him.  “Hey, guys, the highway patrol and the local police were checking cars on the main highway going both directions.  

Tyler looked at Brian and then at Justin, “Molly will be here in a few minutes.  Mom had just gotten home so she needed a couple minutes.”

“Hey, Sunshine, did you hear that?  Molly will be here in a few minutes.”

“She doesn’t have to come.  I am sure Brinn will be home soon.  She is probably walking home right now. And if she isn’t, maybe she went to John. She would go to see him if she was angry with us.”

Gus walked up behind his fathers.  “I’ll call John and tell him to keep an eye out for her.”  He kissed Justin on the cheek. “Dad, she’s smart. She’s fine.”

“God, Gus, what have we done?”  Justin said looking his son in the eye.

“Dad, you didn’t do anything.  Brinn is at a rough age. She’ll be back soon.”  Gus left to give John a call. Dan went to Brinn’s room and sent Tyler out to her studio.

“Guys, can you come in here.  I want you to look around and see what’s missing.”  Brian and Justin walked in. Her room was very neat.  The first thing Brian noticed was Brinn’s computer was there.

“This isn’t right.  She wouldn’t leave her computer.  Dan are you sure she left on her own?”  Brian questioned Dan.

“Brian, if she was a normal 14 year old, I’d say no but Brinn is smart enough to know you could track her computer, just like her phone. How about bank accounts? Does she have access to more money than just an allowance?”

“Dan, do you know what Danny has in his account?”

“Actually, yes, I do Brian.  Not the exact amount but I can tell you he doesn’t have access to more than $500 a week.  If he gets to that amount I am notified by the bank.”

“Hell, Dan, I don’t know.  I will go look at her account on my computer.  Justin will know what else is missing better than me.”  Brian left for his office while Justin started commenting on what was gone.  She had taken clothes and toiletries but nothing else that he was sure of.

Gus called John from the porch.  It was totally dark now making it feel more ominous.  “Hey, Gus! I hear you went to a music festival. How’d it go?”  John questioned his younger cousin.

“It was fine.  How did you know about that?  Did Brinn tell you?” Gus rattled this off quickly.

“Gus, you sound funny.  Yes, she told me about it earlier.”

“You saw Brinn today? WHEN?”

“What is going on, Gus? Of course I didn’t see her.  She called me around lunch.”

“John, she’s run away or at least that is what we think. We thought she might head your way.”

“I don’t think she’ll come here. I think the call was her way of saying goodbye.  Have you talked to Danny. He’ll know something.”

“Dan already has but I think he is holding out.  I’m sure if he thought it was really important he would tell us or at least he will pursue it.”

“Gus, should I come down?”

“No, I’ll keep in touch.  Keep an eye out for her just in case. Oh Shit, I’ll call you later. I just thought of something.”  Gus ended the call and ran into the room. He grabbed Tyler and pulled him into the hall.  

“Gus, was she at John’s?”

“No, but I just realized I saw her by the cottages today. I am thinking she may have stashed  her stuff there.”

“Let’s go.  I found a couple of receipts, including one for a new computer.  Your sister is too smart for her own good. Brian was just saying he has discovered her funneling at least $6000 and that was just a quick glance at her accounts.  Gus, I didn’t say anything to Brian and Justin yet but I found some notes talking about her mom. I was about to tell them when you pulled me out.”

“Damn, Tina has always been trouble.  This is going to kill Dad. What was she thinking?”

While Gus and Tyler were at the cottages, Molly had arrived and was sitting with Justin at the counter in the kitchen.Brian and Dan were in the office with Brinn’s computer.  Dan was doing a search using some spyware he used in his business. Gus and Tyler walked in just as the program started making all kinds of sounds. “Pops,” Gus walked up to Brian and put a hand on his shoulder, “Tyler and I found some stuff in the cottage.”

Tyler continued, “I found a receipt for a new computer in the studio along with notes about her mom and what we found in the cottage just reinforces that.”

“Damn,” Dan said, “It looks like this all started when we were in Canada and Danny and Brinn were….”

“Your son was getting screwed and leaving my daughter alone!” Brian shouted.

“Pops, that’s not fair.” Gus flashed to his own weekend with Seth and wanted to talk to him so bad. He wrapped his arms around him and rested his head on Brian’s shoulder. “You know Brinn doesn’t do anything without pre planning. Whatever she did was not Danny’s fault but if he is hiding something….” Gus glanced up and saw Dan’s face.

Dan moved toward the door, “Tyler, can you get a report for that computer? I am going home to talk to Danny.  I think it is pretty obvious Tina is involved. I will find out what Danny knows, if anything. “Why don’t you get some sleep? Slip Justin something from your pharmacy.  He’s on the edge. Tyler, can you take the first watch?” Dan handed Tyler a special phone. Local LEOS will call you if anything comes up. I will be back very early in the morning.”

Dan and Brian walked toward the kitchen leaving Tyler and Gus alone.  “I was so sorry I missed the festival. How was it?” Tyler saw a shadow pass over Gus’ face.  “I heard you were a big hit.”

“We did well and the crowd liked us.”  Gus’ voice was a little reserved, not usual for Gus in this situation.  

“Gus, why do I think there is a story here.”

“Now isn’t the time. I think I should go home and tell Shelby what we know so far.  If you need anything call me.” Gus left Tyler alone.

Molly was sitting with Justin when Brian walked out.  He had to tell him about Tina but he hated the idea. Molly saw Brian’s look and moved so he could sit next to Justin.  

“I’m going to go check on Tyler. Call me if you need me.”  Molly kissed Brian and Justin and then met Gus in the hall.  He walked to the family room where his dads were.

“Do you want me to stick around? Otherwise, I think I should go tell Shelby what we have found.”

Brian looked up at him, “Go home to your family.” Gus kissed him and then turned to Justin.

“Dad, I know you won’t sleep but go to bed for a while.  Talk, love, relax. Brinn can take care of herself. We’ll find her.” He hugged Justin and walked out the door. As he got in his pickup he looked at the time.  It was midnight. He pulled out his phone and called up his contacts. He made his choice and it rang.

Izabella and Seth had just made love and she lay in his arms.  He had told her about Gus, leaving out some of it but she was glad her husband had such a good time.  She had told him about the playfulness of her weekend which had made Seth laugh, “Molly didn’t know her new employee was going to be her first girl on girl experience.” He kissed Izabella hard and swatted her ass.  She never minded it a little rough. In fact, it turned her on. As he moved to pin her down his phone rang. From the ringtone he knew it was Gus.  

He rolled off Bella and grabbed it.  “Hey,” Bella had no idea who was on the phone.  Seth had never had it on his phone before. “Is something wrong?”

“Seth, I….I just needed to hear your voice.  My sister has run away with her psycho mother and my dad is falling apart and….I just needed to hear your voice.”  

By now Seth had gotten out of bed and walked to the bathroom.  “Gus,....what can I do?”

“Nothing.  I’ll call you tomorrow.  I don’t even know why I called really.”  Gus hung up and drove into his garage. Shelby opened the door to the house and spread her arms for Gus to step into them.

Brinn and Tina sat on the sofa in a small cabin in the mountains.  Tina didn’t have many friends from the years she was married to her ex husband but this cabin belonged to one of them.  Her ex had no idea she had stayed in contact with him so she was sure they wouldn’t track her through him. He had been true to his word, the kitchen was stocked with enough food for a few weeks and although it was fairly small, there were two bedrooms and two baths.  And although phone service was spotty, it had wifi.

Tina asked Brinn all kinds of questions and told her about her half siblings.  Together they made some dinner and then watched a movie. As the evening went on Brinn got very quiet.  “Tia, is something wrong?”

“Mom, I just….I am so glad to be here with you but...I am worried about my dads.  They will be so upset and they will be mad at me.”

“Tia, you could send an email to your dads business account or your brother’s. Open an account and close it down.  I am sure you know how to mask it.”

“Mom, you aren’t mad I miss them, are you?”

“Of course not.  I just want you happy and in my life.”

“I’m kind of tired.  Do you mind if I go to bed?”

“You get some sleep.  We have a lifetime to spend together.” Brinn hugged her mom and Tina kissed her cheek. “I love you, Tia.”

“Oh, I love you too, Mom.”

Dan arrived at home, and as he figured, Marcus and Danny were up.  “Darling?” Marcus said hesitantly. He walked to Dan and kissed him, holding him tight. He looked more tired than Marcus had ever seen him.  Dan had just gotten home the night before from talking to the doctors taking care of Hannah’s mom and now he was dealing with this. “Would you like some coffee?”

“That would be great, Red. Get one for Danny, too,” he hesitated.  “I’m sorry. Could you get one for Danny, too, please.” They kissed longer this time with a little heat by the time they separated.  “Keep that thought,” Dan said as his hand traveled down Marcus’ well shaped ass.

Dan sat at the table and without being directed, Danny sat down across from him and thanked Marcus when he set coffee in front of him and then Marcus sat next to Dan.  Dan took a sip and then started, “Danny, I know you are loyal to Brinn but you need to tell me what you know. If you don’t give me something, Brian will be at your throat. Do you have any idea where she was going?”

“No, Dan, I promise.  I have no idea.”

“She’s with her mom, isn’t she?”

“Yes, but I don’t know any details about how they were meeting up.  I don’t know where they were going. “Dan, she deserves to see her mom.  She’s safe. I got to choose my parents.”

“Danny, don’t go there.  Brian and Justin are great parents.  She has never been mistreated.” Dan took a deep  breath to calm down.

Marcus stood up and walked around to Danny’s side and sat down putting his arms around the young man. “Danny, Brinn’s mom has had a rocky history.  I understand you feel bad for Brinn and Brinn is smart. She won’t do anything stupid but this isn’t the way it should have happened.”

“I’m sorry.  I just felt so bad for her.  She needs her mom just like I needed you guys.” 

Dan walked around and got down on his haunches next to Danny.  “Danny, is she going to contact you?”

Danny nodded slowly.  “I don’t know when or anything.  She just told me she would let me know she was safe.”

“Let her know how upset her family is.  Ask her if she is alright. Get any information you can, junior.” Danny looked at Dan and Dan pulled him into his arms.  “I know you want her to be safe. I know you didn’t feel like you had a choice.” 

“You aren’t going to make me move out are you? I mean in a week you could.”

“Danny, in a week you are going to Daniel Reeves Reed. You are stuck with us now.”

“I love you.  I love you both so much.”  Danny’s voice was quivering. “And I promise I will try to convince her to come home.”

“At least try to get her to call home or call Gus.”

“Dad, she won’t do that.  She knows you’ll be tracking them.”

“I know you’ll do your best. Now go to bed. You have class tomorrow.”  Dan kissed Danny, “I will always love you, junior. No matter what mistake you might make, you’re ours now.”

Danny kissed Marcus and headed to his room.  He checked his email but nothing from Brinn, yet.  He did have a message from Britt. He had planned to ask his dads if Britt could come to the house for his birthday or if he could get a hotel for the two of them. Maybe he would have a chance to ask them tomorrow.  He really wanted to be with Britt. He wasn’t sure it was love in the soul mate way but he did love him. After tossing and turning, he finally fell into a restless sleep.  

Marcus put his arms around Dan and Dan lifted him off the floor and set him on the table. Dan’s mouth came down and crushed his. He roughly pulled at Marcus shorts and briefs and then Marcus to the edge and sunk deep into him, clamping his mouth onto his to stop the cry of pain which would have come from Marcus. He held onto Dan and soon was riding high with pleasure.  Dan drove in over and over until they both were spent. Dan then clung to Marcus, “I’m sorry! I’m so sorry!”

“Darling, I love you. You were just amazing.  You’re always amazing. Sure, I’ll feel it tomorrow but I’ll remember how much you love me and our family and as I rock Hannah and feel that ache from tonight, I’ll just want you here to touch me again, Or  to touch you and feel your amazing body against mine. Dan, I love you and I am yours when you need me just like you are here when I need you. Our best friends are going through a crisis and we are all here for each other.”

“God, i love you  more every time you open your mouth.  Right now I have a couple hours before I should get back to Brian and Justin’s.  Maybe after Hannah is awake and ready for the day you could bring her over. Maybe a distraction would help and the gorgeous child can steal anyone’s heart.”

“We never had much of a chance to talk about her mom.  Did anything change? Is she getting better?”

“They are looking for a local nursing home for her.” Dan kissed him and lead him toward the bedroom,  “They said even if she wakes up, she won’t function normally. I have one of my agents checking into one last lead but after that, I just don’t know where else to look.”

“Does that mean Hannah could be ours?”  Marcus said it in a whisper, like if it was said out loud it would jinx something.

“If that search fails we can look into long term foster care.  As long as her mother is living it would be difficult to adopt her but we can’t adopt Danny and he is as much ours and Brinn is Brian’s.”

They both undressed and they spooned together.  Without another word they fell asleep.”

Brian finally managed to get Justin to come to bed.  He held him tight as he trembled, “This is all my fault, isn’t it?  She has been trying to…..you have been trying to tell me she needed to talk to Tina. I wouldn’t listen!  I nearly drove her Tina myself, Oh, Bri….” Brian knew nothing he said was heard but he spoke softly and kissed him gently, trying to calm him down.  

Finally, Brian said, “Turn over.” Brian moved into Justin and  as he sank all the way in, “Sleep, Sunshine, they will find something in the morning.”

But they didn’t find anything in the morning or the next.  Danny finally caught his dads and asked them about having Britt over.  After discussing it they agreed. They decided Danny was 18, or would be that day, and at the house they could make sure Danny and Britt had everything they would need, plus, if Britt hurt him Dan could kill him and they could bury the body.  They had both laughed when Dan had said that line out loud to Marcus and Marcus couldn’t have loved his husband anymore when he heard him wanting to protect one of their children.  

The first few days Marcus had brought Hannah to Brian and Justin’s but as the days had turned into a week, Justin had gone further in himself.  He was so sure it was all his fault. Now that it had been nearly two weeks, Justin barely left his studio. Brian wasn’t sure the last time he had eaten more than a couple bites of a sandwich, although he brought food out to him regularly.  Brian started realizing he hadn’t only lost Brinn, but Sunshine too.

Brinn and Tina had moved on from the mountain cabin.  Tina had convinced Brinn that she should not contact anyone while they were there.  It was a personal wifi connection. Now they had managed to cross into Mexico where Tina had rented a small vacation home from another friend.  As soon as they arrived, they used some of Brinn’s money to pay for it and Tina contacted her bank to have money transferred but she soon found out that her bank accounts had been locked.  Now they had to come up with plan B for money. What Brinn had managed to get wouldn’t last long.

“Mom, I have to send an email to Danny tomorrow.  It’s his birthday and I have to let him know I am thinking about him. I am going to a cafe across town and I will use the scramble program I put on the computer.”

“Tia you are risking too much.  Don’t do it. He knows you are his friend.”

As Brinn left their small rental she knew she was going to email him.  She had to and she needed him to respond back. She needed to hear something about the rest of her family.

She went to the cafe and sent the following:

“Happy Birthday, Danny!  Have a great time with Britt.  I know you two will be together tonight. I love you and tell my family I am fine and I love them.”  Tia

Danny woke up early on his birthday.  He felt like a little kid being so excited about this birthday but this was the day he and Britt would finally be together.  He looked at his messages and Britt had messaged him at midnight wishing him a happy birthday and said he couldn’t wait until tonight.  Next, he checked his email to see if he had gotten a message from his biological family. His little sister had sent him an ecard. He missed her and thanked her right away and said he hoped they would have a chance to spend time together soon.

 

He then saw one he was sure was spam.  He hit delete but just as it disappeared he saw it.  Tia. He quickly undid the delete and ran out of his room.  “DAN! She emailed.