Chapter 24

“Shelby, stay where you are!” Gus could only see his wife when lightning flashed.  After setting the pizza and water down on the small table, he got out his phone and put on the flashlight.   “Are you sure your water broke?”

“Yes, and I think I had my first contraction, but it was very mild. Can you help me get off this toilet?  My balance is a little off in the dark. Don’t worry. We have lots of time. Gus, remember those special sheets we ordered?  Why don’t you get them and put one on the bed and one on the chair. I’ll be fine leaning against this dresser. It is just the strobe light effect that is getting to me, I think.”  Gus did as she asked and once he had her sitting down he called the midwife.  

Gus got her voice mail. “This is Gus Kinney.  Shelby’s water broke just now. Please call me when you get this.”

“She didn’t answer?”  

“She promised she was staying in the area all weekend.  I am sure she will get back to us soon. Did you want me to call your parents? My dads?

“Don’t call my parents.  We will let them know when she is here but you may call your dads if you want. But first…..oooh…...hold my hand.”  

“Deep breath, just like if you don’t want to climax yet.”

“I think climaxing is what got me into this situation.”  She smiled and kissed him. “Go call your dads and get the electric lantern out of the hall closet.  That will get us some light. Don’t take too long.” Gus kissed her and left the room.

He called Justin’s number.  “Hello? Gus?”

“Dad, you’re skipping in and out.  Shelby’s water broke. Will you try to get the midwife on your landline?  She didn’t answer her cell. I don’t think the baby will come until tomorrow but I want her to know.”

Justin heard only a few of the words. He got the words midwife, call, baby, and tomorrow. The rest was garbled. “Well,” he said to Brian and Brinn, “It sounds like they expect the baby to come soon.  I couldn’t hear everything but it sounds like the midwife is coming tomorrow to check on the baby. Good thing she isn’t trying to get there tonight. I wouldn’t want to drive anywhere. And no electricity just makes everything spookier.  I will try calling him again later. What should we do without electricity?”

“Could we play a game?  I was thinking we could probably play yahtzee.”

“I think that is a great idea. Brian, you’ll play with us, won’t you?”

“As long as you’ll sit next to me so I don’t get scared in the dark.”

“Dad, you can sit by me. Give Daddy a break for a change.” Justin started laughing loudly.  

“Yes, Brian, I have been meaning to talk to you about that.  Maybe you should give me a break for a change.”

“Just remember you asked for it.”  Brian smirked in a way that made Justin a little nervous. “Let’s play yahtzee.”  

Gus hoped his dad got the message.  “GUS!” Shelby call from upstairs with a definite note of distress in her voice. He took the steps two at a time with the lantern in  one hand and the sheets in the other. Shelby was in the middle of another contraction. If his timing was correct they were about 10 minutes apart and not too strong yet. When it had passed, he spread the sheets out like she had asked.  “Will you help me to the bed, please? I might as well try to rest while I can.” Gus laid behind her and rubbed her back and lower stomach He felt the next contraction coming on and helped her through it.  

About 9:00, with the electricity still out and Shelby resting, he tried calling the midwife and his dads again. This time he got voice mail at both numbers.  He was getting a little nervous now. The contractions were now about five minutes apart and the last one was definitely a little harder.   

When he returned to the bedroom Shelby said, “Is she coming?  Did you get ahold of her?” There was worry in her tone now.

“Shelly, I don’t want to scare you but we might be doing this alone.  I can’t get through to anyone and right now it isn’t safe for anyone to be on the road.”

“Gus I don’t know if I can do this without….”  Shelby started to get weepy.

“Shelly, you can do anything.”

“Gus, here comes another one.”  She cried out as it hit her. “I need to walk.  I need to get up and move.” Gus helped her up and walked with her back and forth.  Over the next hour they walked and stopped many times. It was nearing midnight when she grabbed the back of a chair and cried out.  “Oh, it hurts!” Gus rubbed her lower back trying to help with the strain. After it passed, Shelby said, “Gus, help me lay down and pile as many pillows as you can behind me.  Then go get my computer from the kitchen. I downloaded a birth. I don’t know if it will help but it can’t hurt.”

Brinn had gone to bed at 10:00 and Brian and Justin sat in candle light drinking wine.  “Brian. why do I think you have something planned?”

“I wouldn’t say planned.  I just was thinking we used to use self control or play a game of who can wait the longest.  We haven’t done that for a long time. You know I would screw you four times a day but maybe we should take a little break and see who can deal the longest.”

“Brian, are you getting tired of sex with me?” Justin looked at Brian.

“How could I get tired of perfection?”  He kissed him and then turned him so Justin’s back was against his chest.  “I will never tire of you. I guess I just sometimes think we take each other for granted.  Do you think we could make it until I get back from North Carolina. That is less than a week.

“I am not sure why we are doing this but we can make it until next weekend.  Are we saying no contact or just no penetration?” Justin questioned.

“I know I need to touch you but no penetration of any kind, including oral.”

“Deal. Just never stop French kissing me.” Justin turned and straddled his lap and brushed his lips on Brian’s and then continued to increase the depth.  “Brian Kinney, I love you. I always have and I always will.” He eventually pulled away. “I think the worst of the storm is past. I think I’m going to try to call Gus.  That message was so garbled. I have a funny feeling.” Justin tried calling but just got voice mail.

“Bri, do you mind if I go down there and check on them?  I won’t sleep until I do.”

“Take the Jeep.  That drive could have some washed out spots after that rain. Why don’t you take a walkie talkie with you.  They have enough range and that way we will be able to talk with them while we are without power.”  

“That is a great idea.  I will see you soon.” They kissed as Justin left the house.  It was late but he didn’t think they would mind being woken up if they were sleeping and the walkie talkie was a great idea.”

Shelby cried out as she was hit by another contraction.  She was now in hard labor with little time in between pains.  Gus wanted to help support her back but that was impossible when he had to check if he could see the baby yet.  He remembered being with JR during her labor and when she was supported from behind seemed to help her a lot.  

They hoped they had thought of everything.  Before she was in heavy labor they had somehow gotten a connection on his phone and assembled the household items that would be needed to cut the cord and for the baby.

“I’m sorry, Shelly, I need to see if I can feel Taylor’s head.  I need to know it is her head coming down.” She moaned as Gus felt for their daughter’s head.  “Maybe next push. I can’t feel…”

“No, Gus, you have to put your hand up farther.  I can’t push more until I know she is in the correct position.”  Gus moved his hand up as he felt a contraction come on. 

“Yes, I feel hair.”  He heard someone knocking on the door and then he was sure he heard someone come in the house using the entry code.  

“Gus? Shelby?  Phones are still out but we wanted to make sure you are alright. Your phone message…”

“Dad, get up here!”  Gus shouted down.

Justin ran up the steps.  “What’s going…. Oh god!”

“Dad your granddaughter is almost here.  Please help her. Sit behind her and help her push unless you want to be here.” He tried to smile at his dad.

“I think you are much more familiar with that end,” he said as he slipped behind her. He smoothed her hair back and kissed her cheek. “You are doing amazing, Shelby.  We are going to do this. Oh, shit, I have a walkie talkie. I need to call Brian.” 

Justin  picked up the walkie talkie with one hand while rubbing Shelby’s back with the other one.  

“Brian, you there?”

“Everything Ok over there, Sunshine?”

“We are going to be grandparents in a few minutes.”

Shelby cried out and Justin threw the walkie onto the bed, leaving the communication open so Brian could listen.  Justin helped her push as she grabbed her knees and Gus tried to support her feet. “I can see the head, Shelly. You are so amazing.  I see hair.” Gus had tears running down his face. As Shelby had a minute rest.

While Brian was listening over the walkie he tried the phone line again and was surprised to get through to the midwife.  He explained what was going on and how close they were. He pressed the button making the Justin pick up the walkie. “We’re a little busy here, Brian.”

“I have the midwife on the line.”

As the next contraction came, Gus spoke to Brian, “I think the shoulders are stuck.  What should I do?” 

Silence.

Then Brian’s voice came on, “Son, she said to get your fingers around the shoulders.  She said it may hurt her but it will release the pressure.”

Gus ran his fingers on the edge, while Justin wrapped his arms around her.  “I’m sorry, Shelly. I’m so sorry.”

And then Gus was holding his daughter.  “She’s slippery. Oh, she is beautiful. She looks perfect.”  Gus babbled as tears ran down his face.

Brian’s voice came over the walkie again.  “Gus, do you have something to clean out her mouth and nose.  Clear her airway.”

And then they all heard the soft cry and then loud, strong wail of a baby.  Brian was the go between as Gus cut the umbilical cord and as she delivered the afterbirth. Justin slipped out of the room after kissing all three of them and spoke to Brian.  “Oh, she is so beautiful. It was so amazing. It brought me right back to Brinn’s birth.”

“And everyone is doing well?”

“We have the most amazing son and daughter in law. Thank god you got through to the midwife at the last minute.  I love you, Brian. Go to bed. I will stay here until morning. Did you happen to look at the clock when the baby was born?”

“The midwife said it was 1:07 am.  Tell, Gus and Shelby she will come as soon as it is light out.  Love you, Justin. Take care of Gus and his family.” 

Justin went back in to the bedroom.  “Let me take that beautiful little girl and wash her up.  I will bring her right back.” Gus handed him the lantern and Justin walked with his granddaughter to her room where there was an area to bathe her.  He spoke softly to her as he washed her. “Hello, beautiful. You don’t know it yet but you have so many people who already love you. You are just perfect.” He continued to coo to her and then began singing softly as he put her first diaper on her.  As he turned around he saw the painting Brinn had just finished yesterday. The tears flowed as he read her name. He held her close and kissed her cheek. He then walked back to her parents’ room. Gus knew instantly by the look on his dad’s face that he had seen the name on the wall.

“Well, Dad, I am glad you and Taylor Shay had a little time to get to know each other.” Gus took his daughter and kissed his dad.  “I don’t know what we would have done if you hadn’t come when you did.”

Justin tried to control his tears.  “You two were doing just fine but I feel so privileged to have been here.”

Gus laid his daughter on his wife’s bare skin. He kissed his wife with such tenderness, Justin started crying again.  “You did so amazing, Shelby. You amaze me,” as Gus talked to his wife and stroked his daughter’s back Justin slipped out of the room giving the family time to themselves.

He had a granddaughter.  Her name was Taylor after him.  He didn’t know if he had ever loved his family more.

Justin made a pot of coffee very early in the morning. He heard Taylor fussing softly so knew they would be awake.  The electricity came back on some time when he had slept. He brought up a carafe and cups. He also brought up some hot water and tea bags.  He made some toast and put some jam on the tray. He would make them a real breakfast a little later. He tapped on the door.

“Come in, Dad.” Justin walked in and found Gus in low slung jeans and his new born pressed his bare chest.  His mind flashed to Brian holding Gus and emotions again welled up.  

“I thought you could use something to eat.  Shelby, would you like some tea? I brought some toast up, too.”  He set the tray across her lap and took the carafe and extra cup off, carrying it to the table.  He walked over to Gus, “May I?” He extended his arms and Gus handed his daughter to him. He kissed her forehead and pulled her in close.  “I’ll go change her and put on a sleeper. Come on, Tayler, let’s give your dad and mom a couple minutes alone.”

Once Justin had left with their daughter, Gus sat down next to Shelby and picked up a piece of toast.  “Have I told you lately how amazing you are?”

“I could say the same thing about you.  I don’t recommend having your baby at home without assistance but if you have to, I would want you there.”  

Gus gently picked up the tray and set it on the floor. He collected Shelby in his arms and kissed her, emotions bubbling up in both of them.  “I love you so much, Shelly, and our perfect daughter.”

“I love you, too, Gus.  I was so scared. When I found out we couldn’t get the midwife,” Shelby started crying.  “I am so lucky to have you. I’m sorry, I don’t know why….”

“It’s alright, Shelly.  It is normal. Why don’t you try to rest a little bit while Dad is changing Taylor and we wait for the midwife.”  He kissed her again and brushed the hair from her face. “You are so amazing. You grew the perfect little…” And Shelby was asleep.  Gus slipped out of the bedroom and found Justin rocking Taylor in her room.  

“Dad, you can go home and get some sleep.”

“I was about to tell you to get some sleep.  I am guessing the midwife will be here soon. Is Shelby doing alright?”

“She started crying but I think that’s normal.  Her emotions are a mess.” He reached down and took Taylor.  “She is so beautiful. Dad. What if…”

“Don’t go there.  You will do just fine.”  They heard the doorbell and Justin stood.  “I will go let the midwife in. I will bring her to your room.”

A half hour later, footprints had been taken a little blood was taken for tests.  Shelby was given the all clear and Gus was given the thumbs up. “I am glad your father got through to me at the crucial moment. I am not saying you wouldn’t have done fine but ….”

“I was scared to death,” Gus said.  “I was so thankful when Dad showed up.  He just knew I needed him and I really did.” 

Brian had gotten some sleep but once he woke he couldn’t go back to sleep.  At 7:00 am Brian saw the midwife go past. He waited a half hour and then went into Brinn’s room.  He softly said, “Are you awake, Brinny?”

“I am now.  Is something wrong, Dad?  Where’s Daddy?”

“Daddy is with your new niece.”

Brinn flew out of bed, “Taylor is here!  When can we go see her?”

“Taylor?  They named her Taylor?”

“Yes, I kept the secret for them.  Do you think Daddy will be happy?”

“I think your daddy has already cried over that one.  Do you know her middle name?”

“Taylor Shay Kinney.”

“I like that,” Brian was a little choked up, thinking about his granddaughter.  “Why don’t you get dressed and we can go meet her.” Brinn threw her arms around him. “I will be ready in a few minutes.”

As Brian and Brinn walked out of the house,  the midwife was just leaving. She stopped her car and put the window down.  “Mr. Kinney, you have a beautiful granddaughter. She is a healthy baby girl.”

“And Shelby?”

“She is great for a woman who had a baby a few hours ago at home with only her husband and father in law.  I need to keep moving. I got a call that I have another mother in labor. Happy Fourth!”

“I hope you have a chance to enjoy some of the holiday yourself.”  

Brian and Brinn started jogging toward Gus and Shelby’s house.   When they arrived they let themselves in. Justin was by the stove making breakfast.  Brinn ran over and they shared a kiss. “Oh, Daddy, is she beautiful? What color is her hair?  Does she have hair? Do you know her name? Were you surprised?”

“Whoa, Brinn.  Take a deep breath and calm down a bit.” 

Gus walked out of the bedroom, “I thought I heard someone.  Why don’t you come see for yourself, Brinn? She’s eating breakfast.”

“I’ll be right up, Sonny Boy.  I think your dad needs a little help carrying this up in a few minutes.”

Brian came up behind Justin and pulled him backward, “The bed was so lonely. I missed you.”

Justin turned around and pressed himself tightly against him and pressed his lips against Brian’s.  Their tongues played for a few moments. “Well, I guess that’s all we’re going to be doing for the week anyway.”  

“Oh, I can think of many other things we could do but you’re right. It would end in frustration.”

Justin’s hand landed on Brian’s ass and he squeezed gently. Brian crushed Justin’s mouth once more and then took a step back. “We better get breakfast up to them.  I didn’t feed Brinn either. She was too excited to eat.”

“I made lots.  I figured you two would come over so I just made quiche for everyone.”  They each carried up a tray. By the time they made it upstairs Brinn was sitting in a chair with Taylor on her lap.

“Oh Dad, come see her.  She is so beautiful.” Brian walked over and saw the dark hair and sweet face. 

He gently reached down and picked her up.  “Well, hello little one. I’m your grandpa.”  Taylor began to cry. “I’m sorry, but I promise you’ll get used to me, Sunny.”  

Taylor began to bury her face against his chest.   “If you are looking for what I think you are, I can’t help you with that.  Let’s bring you to your gorgeous mom and she can finish feeding you.”

Brian bent and kissed Shelby’s cheek as he laid Taylor in her arms.  “Sunny?” Shelby asked.

“I don’t know.  It just fits a Taylor.  He walked over to his Sunshine and stood behind him, holding him close, putting his forehead down on Justin’s shoulder.

“Being a grandpa is pretty great, isn’t it?” Justin reached back and touched Brian’s head. 

Brinn had sat next to Gus and they were eating.  Brian and Justin looked at them and started laughing,  “Well, I figure I will eat and then I can hold Taylor while Shelby eats.”

Soon everyone had eaten and Justin and Brian made Brinn come back home with them.  “If you need anything, just call us. Get some sleep. I will make sure there is some food in the refrigerator,” Justin said.  “When are your parents going to be here?”

“They are coming tomorrow and Mom is going to stay for a few days.  Sam will come pick her up when she is ready to go home.” She glanced at Gus, “Don’t worry, she won’t stay too long and no offense, guys, but I could use a mom. I don’t think you are much help in that area.”

“Well, Molly and Tyler will be here later this afternoon and she’s been a mom for 20 plus months so she should be able to help with a few questions.”  

Brian and Justin said goodbye coaxed Brinn away from her niece.  “Call if you need us and otherwise we will come back late this afternoon.”

Brinn went to Chantel’s to tell her all about her new niece and show her the pictures she took on her phone.  Brian and Justin rode back in the Jeep. Justin could barely keep his eyes open. “Sunshine, why don’t you go to sleep.”

“I think I want to take a bath, first.  My muscles are kind of tight right. I am sure I just need to relax.  Will you join me?” Brian didn’t say anything but removed his shirt and walked to the bathroom to start the water. Justin undressed and when he strode in the bathroom he smelled lavender and sandalwood. Brian stepped into the tub and then offered a hand to Justin.  They sat together in the warm water. Brian pulled him close and wrapped him tightly in his arms.

“Tell me all about it. Don’t leave out anything.  Well, I don’t need a description of….”

Brian felt Justin’s body relax  while he talked and soon his voice trailed off and his body went limp against Brian’s chest.  His arms relaxed a bit but in his sleep Justin grasped for his arm so Brian tightened his arms and Justin again relaxed.  He was glad the water in the tub stayed warm on its own. He gently stroked Justin’s arms and chest. He could have never imagined he would have a family like this. He had always pictured a life where he partied until he killed himself.  He always knew he would have money but he never in his wildest dreams expected the riches he now had. Brian Kinney was not only a father but now a grandfather and he couldn’t be happier.

After some time Brian softly said, “Sunshine, let’s move to the bed. We are both wrinkled.”

Justin stood and wrapped a towel around himself.  Brian got out of the tub and after drying off they laid down together.  Brian texted Mary to see if she would feed Brinn lunch as Justin had been up all night and was trying to sleep now.  He laid the phone down and pulled Justin closely and they both slept peacefully, skin to skin and heart to heart. 

Molly and Tyler arrived late afternoon with a Fourth of July picnic.  Tyler and Gus took Paul outside to play in the shade for a while the girls had a little time to themselves.  Molly snuggled Taylor, overtop of her own growing belly. Shelby looked over at her daughter and her best friend and started crying.  

“Shelby, what wrong?” She stood up and wrapped her free arm around her friend.  

“What do I know about being a mom? I mean I can’t even get her to feed right.  She’s going to starve to death and my breasts are going to explode.” 

“Oh Shelby, that is normal.  You’re exhausted and you have this beautiful life to take care of.  Let Gus help with the full breasts,” she laughed a little. “I don’t think he really should right now.  The colostrum has special nutrients but try having Gus lay with you. You might relax and then it might work better.  Why don’t you lay down on your side and relax. Molly settled Taylor on a pillow and gently took Shelby’s breast and put it in Taylor’s mouth.  As Molly held Taylor with one arm and rubbed Shelby’s back to help her relax and Shelby’s eyes went wide.

“I can feel it.  She’s getting some.  I can feel my milk coming down.” Now she was crying tears of joy as Taylor started making little gurgling noises as she filled her tummy.

“I’m going to leave you two alone.” She moved the cradle next to the bed. “Once she is full and burped she should sleep.  Then you sleep. When you wake up the guys will be grilling and I will get the rest of the food together. Oh, and I’ll take the baby monitor.  If you need me just call.”

“Thanks, Molly.”

Brian and Justin stopped by before leaving for the party at Marcus and Dan’s.  Tyler and Molly were going over there for the fireworks later after eating with Gus and Shelby. It was a beautiful evening.  The friends had a quiet meal. As they were getting ready to leave Gus remembered he had something for Dan so he handed Taylor over to Tyler and rushed away.  Molly saw Tyler stiffen and then she watched him melt. His whole body sank and he fought to contain his emotions. He pulled the little girl close to his body and quickly walked into another room. Shelby realized what was going on started toward him but Molly stopped her.

“Give him a minute, please. I think he needs this.  He won’t hurt her.”  

“Oh Molly, I never thought he would. I just didn’t want him to hurt….”

“It’s a healing hurt. You go to bed.  We are leaving in a couple minutes and Gus can bring her up to you.  Your parents come tomorrow. Remember to relax and feeding will go fine.” Molly hugged her friend and sent her up the stairs.  Gus returned and looked for Tyler. He hadn’t thought about Tyler’s reaction when he handed his friend his daughter.

“Oh, Molly, I wasn’t thinking.  I’m sorry.” 

“Don’t be.  He needed this before ours comes in a few months.  She is just so precious. I’ll go extract your daughter if you hold my son.” She handed Paul to Gus and walked into the other room.  Tyler was standing at the window and he spoke softly to Taylor. She couldn’t hear what he said but she thought he looked lighter than he had moments ago.  He had a slight smile on his face. “Tyler, are you ready to go to Dan’s?” Molly asked quietly.

He smiled at her, “I am.  I can’t wait until we have our baby.  I am so ready to be her dad.”

“Tyler, we don’t know its a girl.”

“I do.  And she will have a guardian angel named Janna.”  

Molly kissed her husband.  “Come on, Tyler, let’s give Gus and Shelby time alone with their daughter and take our son to the fireworks.”  

Tyler handed Taylor to Gus.  “She is beautiful, Gus. Take care of your girls and if you need anything…”

“Thanks, Tyler. You, too, Molly.  You have been great.”

Dan and Marcus had thought of everything.  They had a large group of friends and clients at their cookout.  As the sky darkened everyone started looking toward the stars. Brian and Justin stood with Tyler and Molly as she tried to prepare Paul for the noise. When the first flash crossed the sky, Paul was mesmerized.   Brinn came running over to Brian and Justin to watch with her family.

Gus stood with Shelby looking toward the fireworks.  “Are you sorry we couldn’t go to their celebration?” Shelby leaned against Gus as she snuggled her daughter to her.

“There is no place I’d rather be than here with you.”  As the fireworks came to a close Taylor started to fuss.  “Let me go change her before you feed her again. Hopefully if she is dry and fed we will be able to get a couple hours of sleep.” Gus kissed Shelby  “Have I told you lately how much I love you and our daughter?”

“You know I miss you already.”

“Miss me?  I’m right here.”

“You know what I mean.” She brushed her hand across his crotch.

“Oh, ya, I miss that too, but it is so worth it.”  Gus walked away with Taylor, kissing her cheek as he walked.

Justin woke to the feel of Brian’s cock between his legs.  He moaned at the thought of not being able to taste him or feel him deep inside him this morning.  He rolled over to face him and he concentrated on the feel of their penises rubbing together. As he began to thrust between Brian’s legs he was surprised to be pinned to the mattress. 

“What are you trying to do, kill me?” Brian’s mouth crushed his and his hand gently touched Justin, wiping off the first precum off.  

As Brian slid down Justin’s body, Justin said, “Remember none of me can be go into any part of you.”  Brian continued moving downward. Looking at Justin’s erection he looked at it as if it was his favorite ice cream and began to lick. He focused on the tip. He loved the smoothness of the skin there. It was so soft and his tongue wrapped around it until Justin shuttered and Brian did his best to capture every drop but he ended up with cum all over his face.  He moved back up and attempted to again claim his lips but Justin was laughing too hard at the visual he saw. But soon he was pulled into his web and they kissed until neither of them could stand the closeness.

“I need to get ready to go.  Would you mind making coffee while I shower?” Brian rushed to the shower as Justin put on his robe and started the coffee.  Soon a freshly showered Brian was back nuzzling Justin’s neck. “Thank you, Sunshine. I will let you know when we land. I want pictures of our granddaughter everyday and I’ll take a selfie of parts unknown of you, too.”

Justin laughed.  “Dick pics, really?”  He placed a hand on either side of his face and kissed him.  “I think I will make you wait until I can sink it deep into your…”

“Oh, Dad, I’m glad I got to say goodbye before you left.” Justin stopped his sentence as Brinn came up to Brian. “May I have a goodbye kiss?”

Brian scooped her up and set her on the counter. “I always have a kiss for my little girl.”  Brian kissed Brinn. “Now you help take care of your dad. Make sure he eats and sleeps. I know he sometimes forgets when I’m not home.”

“I will take care of him, Dad.  When will you be home?”

“We are scheduled to fly home early Friday.”

“Now does that mean you are coming home Friday or does scheduled mean you might have somewhere else to go?”

“Brinn, sometimes you are too smart. I haven’t even mentioned this to your daddy yet.”

“Brinn, why don’t you go get dressed while I say goodbye to your dad.” Justin said in a controlled voice.  

“I would say you want to kiss him big time but I think right now you look a little pissed off.”

Brian lifted her off the counter and set her down.  She gave him one more quick hug and was gone.

“I was going to tell you, Justin. I got a text when I got out of the shower.  It may not sound like it but it is good news. One of the big deals I was worried I’d have to come back for during the tour appears to be resolving itself so since I am on the East Coast anyway I thought I would fly up to New York to sign the papers with the President of the company.   It will mean being away a few more days but it is better than having to fly from Spain or Italy in September.” Brian pulled Justin close to him. “Sunshine, you have to know I wouldn’t stay away longer than I needed to. We have a daughter and a granddaughter I will need to see.”

“Oh, so they are the only ones you’ll miss.”

“I am already missing that tight little ass of yours and at least if I am gone I won’t have to watch it go past me all the time.”  Once more he took Justin in his arms, “I love you, Sunshine.”

“Oh, Brian, I love you, too.  I just hate when you are gone. I don’t want you to miss out on time with Taylor before we leave.”

“Well, Sally will be here so she won’t want us there all that much anyway.  I promise to come home as quickly as I can. Now, I need to go. Would you mind texting Tyler and tell him I am leaving.  I’m calling the pilot.”

The next several days were a whirlwind of activities.  Gus and Shelby settled in with the help of Sally. Shelby had been a little worried about Sally staying there but there was no reason to.  Sally fell madly in love with her first grandchild. She didn’t try to take over but she helped set up a schedule and everyone seemed to adjust to it well.  Justin stopped by at least once a day but he didn’t want to intrude. He sent pictures to Brian as promised. 

Brian and Tyler met with Frank Gentry’s sister on Wednesday.   At first glance, Tyler would have guessed Tammy Camdon was in her early 40’s but the records said she had just turned 30.  She had five children ranging from ages four to ten that were all home when they arrived. They tried to have a conversation but it was nearly impossible with  the children’s constant interruptions.  

“I am sorry.  I wanted to talk to you gentlemen but I couldn’t afford a babysitter and I couldn’t leave my oldest in charge of all of them.  He is a good boy but it is too much for him. My husband up and left last month after draining the money in our joint bank account so things are really tight.”

“Mrs. Camdon, can I call you Tammy?”  She nodded toward Brian as he continued.  “Do you have someone who could watch your kids?  You are doing us a favor and I would gladly pay for them to be in some kind of daycare. Maybe tonight we could…..”

“I work tonight.  I am on the 4:00 to midnight shift tonight at the factory.  My friend’s daughter comes over and watches them while I work.  I don’t work tomorrow. I think the daycare in town will take the 4 youngest and my oldest has activities that will keep him busy.  Do you think you could come about 10:00?”

Tyler and Brian exchanged looks and nodded.  “That should be just fine. Tammy, I really appreciate this.  I need to know what happened to my daughter.”

“I wish I could have done something to help her,” tears sprang to her eyes. “It was….”

“We will talk tomorrow,” Brian glanced at Tammy’s kids.  “Thank you for making accommodations to help us.” Brian pulled out his wallet and handed her three $100 bills. “I hope this will cover the daycare.

“Oh, sir, this is far too much.”

“Tammy, it’s Brian. I don’t know who sir is.  You are bending over backwards to help us. That is the least we can do.”  

The next day Brian and Tyler arrived at 10:00 as scheduled.  The house was quiet and, although rundown, it was clean. Tammy misjudged their observations with judgement.

“I am sorry my house isn’t much to look at.  I had been saving up to fix the place up but that’s what my husband took when he left.  I am going to have to figure out some way to at least put on a new roof before winter when we get more rain.  I am sorry. You aren’t here to listen to my worries. You are here to talk about your sweet little angel. I loved Janna.  I tried to keep her with me. She was such a big helper.”

The next two hours Tyler and Brian listened and asked questions.  Tyler held himself together for a long time but as she got closer to the end of Janna’s life Tyler began to cry.  Brian looked at both of them. “Why don’t we take a little break. If you have the time let’s go out to lunch. Is there some place that there might be some privacy.”

“Well, there is a nice place downtown that has the big high booths.  I have never been there but I have seen pictures of it. I could make you something here so it doesn’t cost….”

“Tammy, don’t worry about the expense. Do we need to call in for a reservation?”  Brian asked her.

“I don’t think so, not this time of day.”

During lunch, they kept the conversation a little lighter as they ate.  They heard about the Gentrys in the early days and then she started talking about Frank turning dark.  They had liked Peggy Sue and Janna but soon after meeting her Frank had started taking more drugs.  

They finished their meal and Brian excused himself for a few minutes.  When he returned, they ordered dessert and Tammy continued talking. “Once Peggy Sue had disappeared, we didn’t know what happened to her, I didn’t know what Frank was doing but I know it wasn’t right.  I kept Janna with me as much as I could but my husband wasn’t thrilled to have another child in the house. If I had known he would….” Tammy’s head dropped into her hands. “I’m sorry, I tried. I really did try.”

Tyler took Tammy in his arms and hugged her for a long time.  Brian stepped away and let them have their moment. When Brian returned they had both collected themselves.  Tyler and Tammy stood and followed Brian to the door. As they drove up to Tammy’s house, there was a work truck parked there.

“What’s this?”  Tammy questioned.

“I just made a couple calls earlier.  Tammy, this gentleman will be putting on your new roof later this week.”

“Oh, Brian, you shouldn’t...you didn’t need to….Thank you.”

“This contractor will replace your roof.  I have also opened a line of credit with the building supply store.  He will walk through the house and you will let him know what is most important to you and he will look at the structural soundness, too. There should be enough funds to get this house safe and secure for you and your family.”

“Why are you being so nice to me?”

“It sounds like you were the only bright spot in Janna’s dismal world after Peggy died.  This is the least we can do for you. You have my name and number. If I can help in any way, feel free to call.”  Tammy hugged Brian.  

“You have done more than you could know already.” 

“Oh, and I put some money down at the daycare in town, too.    That way if you have an emergency, you can bring them there. You are a good mom, Tammy.  Your kids are lucky to have you.”

With that Brian and Tyler left.   “Brian, what you did for her…..Thank you.  At least now I know she had some love. Someone who fought for her.”  With that Tyler shut down.  

After getting back to their hotel rooms, they each went to their own rooms.  Brian thought it was best to leave Tyler alone for the night. He texted him the flight schedule for the morning and then put a call into Molly.  

“Hey, Brian.  Is everything alright?”  Molly sounded a bit worried.

“Molly, he got some of the answers he needed to get.  I think he will be better than he has been in a long while but I am sure he would love to talk to you in an hour or two. I’m giving him space for now.”

“Thanks, Brian. Without you I am not sure if he would have done this.”

“He will be flying home tomorrow.  Your brother isn’t going to be happy but I am going on to New York City.  It will be a few days before I make it home but it will save me a longer trip later.  I’ll tell him after phone sex tonight.”

“BRIAN!” Molly groans.

“Can I help it that your brother still does it for me after almost 22 years.”

“He wouldn’t be happy with anyone else.”  Molly said softly.

“Just call your husband.  I will make sure he gets off tomorrow before I fly out.  Kiss your brother for me next time you see him.”                                                                                   

And with that, he hung up.

Molly called Tyler later.  Tyler answered, “Hello, Taylor.  Do I have to stop calling you that now?”

“No, but maybe just do it when we are not with the baby. How are you, Ty?”

“Brian called, right?”

“He did but he told me you got some answers.”

“I did,” Tyler took a deep breath.  “I know someone tried to show her love and for a  good part of the time she was with someone who loved her and took care of her.  I will tell you all about it tomorrow when I get home.”

“I love you, Tyler. I can’t wait to kiss you.  OH!”

“What is it, Taylor?”

“Our daughter just kicked me.  I think she is ready to have her daddy close again.”

“Well, tell her I plan to tickle her toes tomorrow night.”

“I can’t wait, Tyler.”

“I love you, Molly.  And I love our son and our daughter.”

Brian called Justin and broke the news to him. “Sunshine, I promise I will make it up to you when I get home.  I will lock you in…..well, whatever you want to be locked into and then I will screw you as long as you want. And then...I will make love with you for a couple more hours.”

“Big talk for someone over 3000 miles away.”

“If I was there I couldn’t touch you either so touch yourself.  Those beads seem to do the job.”

“No, I am waiting for you.  I am not cumming until you’re back.   By then just looking at you is coming to make me explode.”

“Well, you better put on a cock ring when you come to pick me up so you don’t lose it before we get home.”

“Funny.  Brian, did everything go as planned?”

“Ya, Tyler is good. Tammy helped him out a lot.  He will be home tomorrow afternoon. I will let you know when I get to New York.  Sunshine, I love you.”

“I love you, too, Bri.”

Tyler arrived home safely and Brian started his New York meetings.   Molly was glad to have Tyler back. She made a special dinner and she skipped Paul’s afternoon nap so he was ready for bed early.  Tyler had run to the office to pick up some paperwork so while he was gone Molly changed into her little black dress. It was skin tight, making it uncomfortable but she had a feeling Tyler would like it.  Her breasts were nearly double their normal size and could barely be contained while her belly was protruding as far as the material would go.  

Molly checked on dinner and opened a bottle of wine. She had just finished setting the table when she heard a key in the door.  “I’m home, Taylor. I hope dinner is ready, I’m hungry.”

“Shhh, Paul is sleeping.” Molly said as she came around the corner. “Tyler, I…”  She stopped mid sentence and started laughing. Tyler stood there with his mouth hanging open.  “Do you like?” She turned in a circle.

“Oh, Taylor you look….you look,” He walked over and wrapped his arms around her and kissed her.  His hand moved down her back and landed on her widening backside.  

“You are stunning,” He dropped his head and kissed each of her breasts that had almost escaped their restraint.

“Let’s eat dinner and then you can tickle our daughter’s toes, anyway you would like.” She winked at him and Tyler groaned.  They spent the meal talking about Janna. Tyler sold her stories that Tammy had told him about Janna. He had new memories that weren’t all negative which made them both feel better. As they finished the main course, Molly carried the plates to the sink. “Are you ready for dessert?”

“Can we leave that for later?” Tyler questioned until he saw her bring out a can of whipped cream and put a squirt between her breasts.  Tyler groaned as he walked over to her and buried his face in the cream, licking it off. He then picked her up and carried her and the cream to the bedroom.  “Do you know what you are doing to me in that dress?”

“Good luck getting it off me.” She laughed as Tyler laid her on the bed. 

“Right now as long as I can get your panties off,” his hands reached under her skirt and pulled off the lace. He pushed the skirt up to her waist and brought his mouth to her.  She tasted different now that she was pregnant. His tongue and lips worked busily until she cried out. Together they undressed each other, struggling to get the dress off over her head, finally dropping naked, on the bed in giggles.

Tyler tickled his daughter’s toes three times before they dropped into a deep sleep, Tyler holding his wife and child close.

Shelby laid Taylor down and curled toward Gus.  “What time is it?” he asked as he stroked her bare breasts. She pushed his head down to her breasts and he spent a little time on each one.  His hand went down stroked her a couple times.  

“I’m afraid it’s not time for that yet.  How am I going to wait six weeks before I can feel you again?”

“We will make something work before that is you want to.  Obviously, we have to wait a while yet. It hasn’t been a week. I didn’t think I could love you more but after watching you with our daughter I just love you all the more. As he pulled her close she felt his erection against her leg.  Shelby moved down.

“Shelly, don’t.  You don’t need to…. Oooooo,” he stopped protesting as she took him in her mouth.  She had not lost her talent and soon he bit his own hand so he wouldn’t wake the baby.  She came back up and spooned with him. His arms went around her and a hand rested on the baby bump that was still there.

“I promise I will get rid of that,” Shelby said with a hitch in her voice.

“You don’t have to do anything for me, Shelly. You are gorgeous, always.”

Monday  morning was a beautiful  Sam had picked up Sally on Sunday so Monday morning Justin and Brinn walked down to see how their first night alone went.  Shelby was making breakfast when they arrived while Gus stood nearby holding Taylor. “I can see you don’t need any help here.” Justin said as he kissed his granddaughter.

“Gus, may I hold my niece?” 

“Sure, Brinny.  Have a seat.” Brinn sat down and Gus put a Boppy pillow on her lap to help her hold her.  “Now I am going to take a quick shower.” Gus and Justin had an unspoken conversation and Justin moved closer to Brinn but tried not to make it noticable but Brinn was very careful with her.

When Gus came back down, Justin watched Shelby’s nose go up in the air and then she wandered over to him and kissed him.  “You smell good enough to eat.” Justin had to smile. He loved knowing his son found the right partner for him.  

As Justin drank a cup of coffee and Brinn ‘babysat’, Shelby and Gus ate breakfast.  As they ate, Shelby’s phone signaled and she read a message.

“Who was that?”  Gus asked.

“It’s Molly. We had hoped to go to a movie with our husbands and we were worried I would be too pregnant and now we have the baby already.”  Shelby started tearing up. “Don’t mind me. It is still hormones balancing out. I wouldn’t change a thing. I mean look at that gorgeous baby I have.”

“You know, Shelby, if you are up to it, go.  Brian will be home and I know he would like to spend time with our darling.  You would only be gone for about 3 hours. If you leave us a bottle, I am sure we will be able to handle it.”

Shelby got a serious look on her face.  “I really appreciate it, Justin, but….”

“Just know we are here if you want to go to.  If nothing else, you could have a two hour nap with no interruption.”  

Brinn and Justin went back home.  Brinn was asked to go along with Mary and Chantel shopping and overnight at a hotel.  Justin gave approval and soon he was in an empty house. He couldn’t wait for Brian to come home.  He had missed him terribly but Brian was right. Now he didn’t have to make an extra trip from Europe.  He should be here in the next couple hours. He put fresh sheets on the bed and put fresh flowers around the room.  Justin heard his phone and expected it to be Brian but it was a message from Gus, ‘If the offer is still there we would love you to babysit tonight.  Been a fussy day.’

He instantly responded, ‘of course, what time?’

Gus responded, ‘going to the early show.  6:00 and should be home by 9 so you and Pops….’

Justin smiled, ‘Sounds great.’  Before he put his phone down Brian’s message came in.  It said he would be home around 5:00. Justin texted back letting Brian know they were on Baby Duty.  

At 4:45, Justin felt like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting to open gifts.  And that is what it would be like. He might get to ‘peak’ at Brian but he would have to wait until they got done babysitting to open his gift or be opened or both.  At 4:55 he heard a car and he rushed outside. He rushed the vehicle before it had come to a full stop. Justin threw himself into Brian’s arms the moment he opened the door. Brian got out lifting Justin off the ground and spinning him around as their lips joined.  They kissed for several minutes before they separated. They each grabbed one of Brian’s bags and carried them into the house. Brian set the bag down and took the one Justin had and just took him in his arms again, holding him close.

Justin wrapped his arms around Brian’s neck.  “Baby, is something wrong?”

“Not anymore.  I just needed family after meeting with Tammy.  Did Tyler say anything to you?”

“I just heard that she loved and cared for Janna when she could.”

“Yes, and she has guilt but she couldn’t have done anything else.  She had pressure from her husband and brother.”

“I hate to rush you but why don’t you take a quick shower.  You have been on an airplane with lots of germs and we are going to hold our granddaughter.”

“I think you need to shower, too.  You have been all over me.”

“Ok, I’ll join you but we don’t have any time for anything ….”

“I know, I know.’ Brian grabbed his bags and they walked to the bedroom.

At 6:00 they let themselves into Gus and Shelby’s house.  Gus was wiping away some tears off Shelby’s cheeks. He kissed her and walked over to the bassinet they had downstairs.  Brian walked over to his daughter in law and gave her a hug. “You look beautiful, Shelby.” How are you feeling?”

She took a deep breath, “I’m alright.  It has just been a rough day. I hope she isn’t too fussy for you.”

“Remember when Justin was dealing with a baby Brinn, he was also dealing with my chemo.  He can handle anything.”

She kissed his cheek.  “I’m glad your back, Pops.”

Justin saw the little smile that crossed Brian’s lips.  Brian walked over to the bassinet and watched his granddaughter sleep.  Justin listened to a nervous Shelby tell him where her bottle was. She started walking and talking in circles. Gus looked a little exasperated at his dad.  After a few moments Justin took Shelby’s hands in his. “Shelby, sweetheart, I understand she is the most precious thing in the world to you. But,” he turned her around to face Gus,  “I have left one of my most precious things in your care for some time now.” He turned her to face him again. “We have this for three hours.” Justin hugged her and kissed her cheek.  

She hugged him back tightly.  “Your right but she’s been so fussy…”

As if on cue Taylor started to cry.  Brian reached down and picked her up.  He cradled her close to his chest and she instantly settled into it.

“He has a way with Taylors.”  Justin smiled as Gus helped her on with the thin jacket she planned to wear.

“Thanks, Dads,” he said as he led his wife to the car.

Justin followed Brian into the living room bringing the mobile bassinet with him.  He had to smile at the contented look on her face as Brian talked softly to her. “I have missed you so much,” he said softly as he sat next to Brian.  “I know it is totally in my head but I always have a fear you won’t come back.”

Brian wrapped his free arm around Justin and pulled him close for a kiss.  When they separated they were both breathless.  

“I want you.  No toys, no gimmicks.  I just want you in our bed, naked and sweaty.” Justin softly said.

“Careful, our granddaughter can hear you.”

“Let her hear me.  Her grandparents love each other and her.”

“There is only one thing I can add as a necessity.”

“What’s that?” Justin’s hands moved down between Brian’s legs.

“A large bottle of lube.”  They both laughed.

Three hours later, Gus and Shelby returned.  They found the three still on the sofa. An empty bottle sitting next to them.

Gus pulled Shelby into his arms, “She was in excellent hands and I told you he was the one that would spoil her.”

Brian and Justin stood up.  Brian smiled at his son, “I call it bonding, not spoiling.”

“Thanks, Dads.  I think we needed a few minutes away but now,” Shelby took Taylor from Brian.  Kissing both men on the cheek and heading upstairs without a word. “She needed a little break but she is great now.”

“Anytime I can spend a night with a Taylor in my arms, I am a happy man and now I can have two.” Brian kissed Gus on the cheek as he led Justin toward the door. “Love you, Gus.”  Justin waved as he pulled the door shut.

Brian and Justin silently walked home.  Their fingers were entwined as they slowly moved toward their home. The glow of the sun was still visible as someone set off some remaining fireworks in the distance.  As they stepped onto the veranda, Brian placed an arm around Justin’s waist and pulled him against him. Justin greedily reached up for Brian’s lips and sighed as they joined with his. After several minutes, Brian pulled Justin closer so his need was evident.

“Let’s go to our room. I don’t want to rush anything,” Brian softly said as his lips moved from Justin’s ear to the pulse at the hollow of his neck.  

Justin shivered, “I want you, only you.”  They entered the house and Brian grabbed a bottle of wine as they walked through the kitchen, toward the bedroom. Justin grabbed the glasses and then went to their room.  Brian opened the bottle for it to breathe and he turned toward Justin. Justin reached out and tugged Brian’s T Shirt off. His hand ran along Brian’s shoulder and as his tongue trailed along the collar bone.   Brian sighed as he began to tug Justin’s shirt out of his waistband and pulled it off.  

They each removed the rest of their clothes and then laid next to each other. Brian lay partially on top of Justin as his hands and lips glided across his skin.  Soon, Brian had worked his way down and his tongue found its way to Justin’s cock and balls. Brian positioned himself between Justin’s legs and Justin positioned them on Brian’s shoulders.  

“Brian, please.  I want you. I need you. I love you!”

The last words came out in a sigh as Brian sank into him.  Together they climbed and soared and then climaxed before coming down. Brian rolled to one side,“I have missed you so much,” Brian said as he laid next to Justin.

“For some reason I feel like we are coming to a new chapter of our life.  We have a married son and now a granddaughter. Our ten year old daughter is going to go off to college in the fall and you and I are going to have a lot of quiet time,” Justin said as he ran his hand down Brian’s back and rested on his ass.  

“I know what you mean.  A year ago, who would have thought Dan would have found the love of his life and that Molly would be expecting another baby, not to mention in the next year John and Tony will be living here, running the new hotel with their kids here.” Brian said pulling Justin against him. “And by next year, Shelby and Becca should have Janna’ Hope Foundation in full swing.”

“That first night you made love to me in the loft who would have thought….”

“You mean the first night I fucked your brains out?”  Brian chuckled.

“No, it has always been love to me. Roll over,” Justin added lube to his dick and began to massage Brian’s prostate.  As he slowly entered Brian he brought his mouth close to his ear and said, “I am so glad we are doing this together.”

As their senses soared and together they orgasmed again, Brian  said, “Sunshine, I can’t do life without you and I never plan to try.”