Chapter 1

James kissed Emmett once more rolled off of him. They lay side by side with their fingers linked.

“What do you have planned today, Jamesy? Or are we going to make love all day?”

“Don’t tempt me.  It is April and there is far too much to do in the gardens.”

“You must talk to Brian and Justin.  You can not handle all of the security and the gardening this time of year.  I mean, we can’t have you too tired to service me in the manner I have become accustomed to.”  He propped himself up on an elbow and looked at the magnificent body next to him. “I love you, James. What do you say we set a date for our wedding.  I am so ready to be Emmett Augustin.”

“Are you sure you don’t want Honeycutt-Augustin?  I would be happy to take that name.”

“James, your mother has accepted me as a son more than my own parents have in years.” Emmett laid his head on his broad chest.

“I’m sorry, love.” James pulled him close.  “We are your family now.” He tilted Emmett’s head up and kissed him again.  Join me in the shower or are you going back to sleep?”

“No, I need to make a few baked goods for a job and Tracy said she would help so I am going up to the main house.”

“Well, follow me and if you are a very good boy I might wash more than your back,” James slipped out of bed with Emmett right behind him.

“I love it when you talk dirty!”

An hour later Emmett walked into the kitchen of the main house. “Ronni, we have to talk to Justin and Brian about…”

“What do you need to talk to me about,” Justin said coming in with Aaron.

“Rara,” Aaron called out and reached for Ronni.

“Hello, my beautiful boy.” Ronni reached out and took Aaron from Justin.  “I know you have had your morning bottle but now it is time for some cereal and eggs. I already have it made for you,” she said as she strapped Aaron into his highchair.

“Now, Em, what were you about to say?”

“It’s James.  He never complains but he has more work than he knows what to do with.  There are all the flower beds that need to be planted and then cared for from now until September, not to mention keeping up security.  He has been helping Brian with security at the office, too, and….”

“Slow down, Em.” Justin said as he poured a cup of coffee. “Brian and I just hired a landscaping service to work through the summer.  James will help them get started since he knows what we wanted where but after that he will no longer be in charge of any lawn work.”

“Oh, Justin, that is the best news!” He threw his arms around Justin’s neck and kissed his cheek.  We have been trying to plan a wedding and he knew he was just going to be too busy if he was doing both jobs.”

“Well, that is not a problem and any time you two want to have a wedding our place is available if you want it here and James won’t have to worry about time off.

“Dadadada,” Aaron said loudly until Justin looked at him.

“Yes, darling boy.  Is your breakfast good?” With his Daddy’s acknowledgement, Aaron went back to eating.  “I am going up to my studio if anyone needs me you know where to find me.”

“I’ll bring up one of these muffins when they are done,” Em said as Justin kissed his son and walked to the door to the garage.

“Sounds great,” Justin called over his shoulder. 

Ronni took Aaron with her to run some errands and Tracy and Emmett kept baking.  Once Emmett got another batch of muffins in he looked at Tracy, “You Ok, if I go up to the studio with this for Justin?”

“Sure, I will take this last batch out when they are done.  Take your time.”

Emmett put two muffins on a tray and put a carafe of coffee on it and headed up to Justin.  “Hey, Sunshine, time for a break.” Justin glanced at him, “I know, I know. I never call you that when you are with Brian. I brought you some fresh coffee and a muffin.  Are you coming and sit with me or …”

“Just bring it over here.  You can stay and talk to me.  Do you and James have any plans set?”

“Oh, we have talked about a lot of things.  We have had a lot of conversations about our last name.  He suggested Honeycutt-Argentin but I told him I would be happy to lose Honeycutt.  I mean I don’t even heard from my mother anymore.  For years I would at least get a note a couple times a year.  Usually after Christmas and after Mother’s Day when I sent her a card or gift but this Christmas I didn’t hear anything.”

Justin looked over at his soft hearted friend.  He would never understand parents like that but he just had to look at Brian to see it. Justin brought his cup and the half a muffin that was left and sat down by Emmett. He reached over and squeezed his hand, “Have you tried to call her?”

“I have started to several times but I always stop. What if she doesn’t want to talk to me.  I just….. So I don’t call and I hug Ronni a little tighter.”

“You have an amazing mother in law.” Justin smiled at him.

“The only one that can hold a candle to her is your mom,” Em smiled at Justin.

“Why don’t you try calling her? I’ll sit right here and hold your hand.”

“Oh, thank you.” Emmett pulled out his phone and pressed his parents number. It rang and rang.  He was about to hang up when he heard his sister’s voice.

“Hello?”

“Hey, Katie, it’s Emmett.” Katie was the sibling closest to his age. 

“How did you know to call? Did someone call you?”

Emmett squeezed Justin’s hand as he continued, “I haven’t heard anything.  I just thought I would say hi to Mama.  I sent her a gift at Christmas and she usually responds and lets me know…”  Justin saw Emmett’s face contort. “What do you mean she is sick? Didn’t anyone think to call me? How bad..” He was silent a minute and then he said, “Well, thanks for nothing! I am coming down.  I need to see her.” Emmett listened for a moment and hung up.

“Emmett, that didn’t sound good. What is going on?” Justin squeezed his hand.

“She is on her deathbed in a hospice unit and no one could call me.  Not one of my siblings …. I need to leave.  Katie said she may not make the day.”

“Oh, Em, I am so sorry.  Call James.  Get him home so he can go with you and I will get transportation down there today.” Justin walked to the other corner of the studeo and called Brian’s office number.  He heard Cynthia pick up.  “I don’t care what he is doing. I need to talk to him right now.”

“Hold, I will put you through to his meeting.”  Cynthia knew Justin would not talk like that if it wasn’t important. 

About a minute later Brian’s voice came on the phone. “What is it, Justin? Is it one of the boys?”

“Brian, how fast can you have a plane ready?”

“A plane? I don’t have one of those ready at all times. What’s going on?”   Justin quickly explained what was up.

“I think a commercial flight will actually be the fastest.  I will have Cynthia get them booked on the first flight available in, let’s say, three hours. It’s an hour drive to the airport.  She will get everything she can possibly get ready for them, including whatever it will take to get through security as quickly as possible.” The phone went dead.

Justin walked over to Emmett where he was frozen in place.  “Is James on his way?”

“Yes, he was meeting with the landscapers.  He should be here in fifteen minutes.  What do I do, Justin?”

“We are going to your place and you can start packing for both of you.”  

As they got to the kitchen, Emmett quickly told Tracy was was going on and she said she would take care of his catering.  “Emmett,” she kissed his cheek, “Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.”

Justin received the flight information and forwarded it to James and Emmett. Justin guided Emmett to their room and by the time Emmett had gotten bags out, James’ footsteps were heard on the steps.  James pulled Emmett into his arms and Justin couldn’t hear what he was saying but he was murmuring to Emmett who immediately calmed down a bit.  

Justin slipped out of the room and checked outside the door.  There was a town car waiting for the men.  “I hate to rush you,” he said as he walked in the bedroom.  “You need to leave in the next five minutes and there is a car waiting for you.”

James and Emmett zipped up the bags and moved out of the room.  As they got to the door, Justin took Emmett in his arms and said softly, “We love you, Em.  Let us know if you need us.” He turned toward James, “I know you will take care of him.  If you need us…”

“Thank you, Justin, thank you for all of this.” James guided Em to the car and it drove away. 

Justin drove back to the house.  He figured Ronni would be back by now and he wasn’t sure if she knew what was going on.  He wasn’t sure how she would react.  Sometimes she lets them live their life alone but sometimes she wants to be involved as much as she could.    Ronni was feeding Aaron his lunch and when he looked at the clock, Gus would be home from preschool any minute.  “Ronni, did you talk to James?”

“I have.  That poor man.”

“James will be there for him.”

“Thank you for watching out for my boys. I will take care of yours if you take care of mine.”  Ronni hugged him and then, blinking back tears, picked up Aaron to meet Gus at the bus. She stopped and looked at Justin again.  “You know I would prefer to go with them but I know I can be a little much and Emmett’s family don’t accept that sweet man for who he is. I would probably say or do something that made me look unladylike.  Let’s go get your brother.”             

Justin had to smile as she walked out.  Less than a year ago she had fought the fact that James was gay but she only wanted what was best for him.  Now she knows there was no one better for James then Em.  Justin came back to reality when his phone vibrated, “Hey, Bri.  I knew it was you by the way that thing vibrated. I hope you plan to help me vibrate tonight.”

“Oh,” Brian groaned, “Damn, I think I will try to get home early today.”

“That sounds like a wonderful plan.  Is it wrong for me to want to spend the night away from the kids? I am sure Ronni would like something to take her mind off of…”

“Do that.  How about you come into the city and we can stay at the loft.  The reason I called is I am almost at the airport.  I just wanted to check on Emmett.  Meet me and we can have a ‘quiet’ night at home.”

“Why would I want a quiet night?” Now Justin was thinking about the evening.  I will let you know if Ronni can’t work tonight. “You’re a good friend, Brian, and an amazing lover and daddy. See you in a couple hours.”  Justin went off to find Ronni.

Brian had contacted the driver of the town car and he met Em and James in a parking area. He knew they had very little time but he wanted to be there for them.  “Emmett, how are you? Have you heard anything from anyone?”

“No, Brian, I am so scared.  I should have called her earlier.  I should have checked on her.  She was a good mama and I was such a disappointment.”

“Emmett Honeycutt, you were not the disappointment.  You were you!”  Brian looked over at James, “You take care of him and don’t hesitate to call us. Let us know what we can do for you.  Keep us updated.” Brian hugged Emmett and then hugged James.  He whispered, “Let us know when the time has come.”

“Thank you, Brian. I will be back as soon…”

“You will be back when Emmett is ready for you to go back.” With that James took Emmett’s hand and rushed with him toward TSA.

As soon Brian got back on the road he called Cynthia to see what she managed to get done. She assured him the food would be delivered and he was in charge of the magic. “Thanks, Cyn.  I think I can deal with the romance.”

“As often as I have walked in on the two of you I am sure you can.”

“Well, Thanks.  I will talk to you next week.  Enjoy your weekend.” Brian was already planning his stops.  He stopped at the liquor store and bought a large bouquet of flowers and then decided to get some expensive chocolate sauce for dessert in bed. Once he got home he was trying to decide if he should leave on a suit but as he walked into the bedroom and he saw his old worn jeans he slipped out of the suit and put on the jeans.  He knew Justin used to love them and he was trying to decide how long it had been since the two of them had been alone for more than a couple hours.  All he wanted to do was hold him close and feel the heat come off of Sunshine’s beautifully creamy skin.  He knew they had to talk but tonight was for the two of them to reconnect. It crossed his mind how amazing Justin was.  It was only a year ago that they  had become a family and everything else they had gone through. He was so young and yet so …         

Brian went to grab a shirt but changed his mind when he heard Justin’s voice. “Brian, are you here?”

Brian walked down the steps from the bedroom and stopped, “Hey, Sunshine.” Brian strode slowly across the loft and pulled Sunshine close. By the time they stepped apart, they both felt their blood sizzling in their veins.

“Now I haven’t had that kind of a welcome in a very long time.”

“I’m sorry.  I was just thinking how much you have done in the last year and yet you take care of everyone else.  I mean you didn’t hesitate to take charge today.”

“Oh, Brian, I only could do it because of you.  I don’t make nearly enough to have taken care of all the bills.”

“Don’t you dare say that.  You ‘earn’ everything you use and more.” Justin felt Brian’s arms pull him close again and kissed him again. “What time is it?” Brian asked.  He wanted to bed that man so badly but dinner will be here any minute he was afraid.

“Dinner being delivered?”

“Yes, it should be here within half an hour.”

“I think that’s enough time to get you out of those jeans,” Justin’s hand slipped along Brian’s fly.  Brian’s need was obvious.

“Oh, god, yes but we aren’t going to rush this tonight.  We have all night.”

“I do love you,”  Justin said as he saw the bouquet on the table. “And of course you knew exactly what to wear.”

“Well, I think you are overdressed.”  Brian tugged off Justin’s shirt. He spun Justin around and as he wrapped his arms around Justin’s shoulers, Brian began to rub his crotch against Justin’s ass. Both men swooned a bit and they swayed back and forth and just as both thought they would explode the buzzer for the front door went off. Brian gently bit Justin’s neck and then moved past him and pressed the intercom, “Come up.” He turned to Justin, “You look like you could freshen up a bit...mainly...I want dinner to be a surprise. Do you mind?”

Justin kissed him and went up to the bedroom while Brian opened the door just as the lift came to a stop.  Brian softly told the restaurant staff that this was a surprise so for the next 30 minutes, Brian took care of the liquor and as the wait staff left, Brian slipped into the bedroom and found Justin spread out sleeping.  He slipped the fudge next to the bed and then lay next to him and brushed Justin’s hair off his forehead and kissed it.  

“Love, Sunshine? Dinner is ready.”

“Kiss me again.”

“Nothing would give me more pleasure.” Brian said as he sat up and took Justin with him.  He kissed him.

“Are you sure we can’t wait for dinner?” Justin’s hand dropped on to Brian’s crotch.  

‘No, we can’t.  This dinner is going to be perfect and then there will be no rush when we get back in here.” Brian stood and pulled Justin up. They walked down the steps and Justin felt like he was transported to Japan. There were tea lights lit all over the table intermingled with an amazing array of sushi.  There were steaming bowls of miso soup and tempura shrimp. They sat at the corner of the table and started with soup after Brian poured saki.

“That is the best saki.  You didn’t need to be that extravagant.”

“It is your favorite but I enjoy…”

“Darling Sunshine, you are going to have to let me spoil you tonight.” The next two hours they fed each other and they talked.  They talked about Em and James.  They talked about the boys and how fast they were growing up and  they talked about love.

“Bri,” Justin turned his face so they could look eye to eye. “Have you decided what to do about your father?” He kissed Brian’s cheek. 

“Sunshine, I promise we can talk about it in the morning. In fact I want to  but now…” he put a bite of sashimi half way into Justin’s mouth and then kissed   him taking half the bite himself.

Justin stood and offered   his hand to Brian.  “In the morning, that will definitely be early enough. Will you dance with me, Brian? Will you hold me close?”

Brian pressed a playlist on his phone and the music began to play.  It was obvious he had it ready.  The first song was a bit upbeat. Their hands slid across each other’s skin. But by the third song, Brian wrapped his arms around Justin’s shoulders and pulled Justin’s back against his chest and held him tight as they swayed   and then Brian’s hand gently slipped into Justin’s open fly as Justin’s  whole body began to tremble. Brian’s magic fingertips moved so lightly over his cock he had to remember to breathe. His hips began to move on their own, only wanting more intimacy.  He turned around, needing the contact.  His hands moved to Brian’s ass and soon Brian’s fly was also open and the only things that were moving were their mouths.

“Bri,” Justin said softly into his ear.  “Take me to bed.”

“Oh, god, yes!” Brian picked him up and carried him up the steps holding his body tightly against his. They both slipped out of their pants and stretched out on the bed. As Brian’s mouth moved across Justin’s chest, Justin’s phone rang. Justin started reaching for it but then stopped.

“It’s Ronni.” Justin said.

“Answer it.” 

Justin hesitated but he had to make sure it was nothing. “Hello?”

“Hey, Daddy J Are you with Daddy?”

“Hi, Gus.  I am with your daddy. Is Aaron alright? Are you taking good care of him?”

“Daddy J, you know Ronni is taking care of him.”

“Yes, she is.” He could hear Ronni telling him they can only talk another minute.  His daddies are on a mini vacation.

“Daddy J, Ronni says I need to go.  I love you.”

“We love you, too, Gussy.  You hand the phone to Ronni, now.”

“I am sorry, Justin, but he insisted.”

“I am glad he did.  We will both sleep better.” Justin sucked in his breath as Brian claimed his cock.  

“Well, I will let you go.  Your boys are just fine.”

“I know they are.”

“Have you heard from James?”

“Yes, but there is no news,”

“Let us know if you do.  Just leave a message and….”

“Enjoy.  We will talk in the morning.”

Justin had barely ended the call before he arched his back and cried out in a massive orgazime.  Brian continued to slowly and gently lick the now trembling cock.

“God, Brian how long has it been since we have….”

“Taken our time? Not just did what our bodies needed but really didn’t take it to the next step?”

“Any word from Emmett and James?”

“They arrived but no information yet.”

“What do you say you let me have my way with you and then we will call Em and James.”

Brian turned Justin onto his back and after putting one of Justin’s legs over his shoulder he began to join with him. Brian tried to make this last as long as he could but it was obvious his body had no patience right now. “Harder, Brian, I want to feel you.”  That was all the encouragement he needed. Brian lost self control and they were totally one. Nothing else existed  at that moment. 

An hour later they stirred.  “Do you think it is too late to call Emmett? It is an hour difference there.” Brian commented,

“Let’s message James. He can let us know what is up if he is still awake.”

Justin messaged James and his phone started ringing immediately. “I don’t know what to do. His family will not let him in.” James' worried voice came out of the phone.   

“Oh, James, is he there?”

“He has passed out. I took some of his tranquilizers with us but he is devastated.  I just want to knock past the guards and…”

“James, Justin and I will take the earliest flight in the morning.”

“I don’t know what you will be able to help.  If you want to come down that’s fine but Em is my love and I can stand up for him.” James snapped. “I’m sorry, I just love him so much.”

“He knows that, James.  He will always know how much you love him.  It is so obvious.” Justin’s gentleness touched Brian and he pulled him tightly into his arms.

“James, you let us know if you want us there and we will be there as quickly as we can. I will see if I can make some connections for you and maybe get you into the hospital.” Brian said.

“Thank you, both.  I knew you would be there for us.”

The call ended and Brian again started kissing Justin’s neck. “You are such an amazing man.  You know how to be the perfect friend.”

“Don’t downscore your own perfection. And if you want to show me how perfect you are…” Brian rolled him on his stomach and propped a pillow under his hips and took Justin to the haven he wanted to go.

“James, who were you talking to?” Emmett reached for James’ hand and James laid down next to him. James pulled him close.

“Brian and Justin were checking on us.” Emmett reveled in the warmth of James’ massive body.

“James, I need to see my mother. She needs to know how much I love her, how much I have always loved her? She needs to know I didn’t do any of this to make her life bad.  I know I brought her a lot of pain.”

“Emmett, you didn’t do anything.  You have always loved your parents, your family,” James started to get angry. “You were only being yourself.  I am sure you were always willing to help.  You are perfect and they don’t deserve having one so kind!”

“No, my love.  My mother had a heart of gold.  She loved. I sometimes think she tried to make up for not being able to love me by helping others.”

“But that is so unfair!” James was so frustrated. “A parent must take care of their child.  My mother…. Brian and Justin.  Nothing means as much as their children. Hell, Justin was even willing to take over his own father’s child…”

“Love me, James.  Make love to me and I hope to be there very early in the morning and maybe we can figure a way to sneak in.” James started to say something but then realized now was not the time. He gently turned Emmett over and reached down, he began to stroke him as he entered him. Before either of them climaxed they fell asleep, wrapped in each other’s love.

It was about 6:00 a.m. when Emmett and James arrived at the hospital. Emmett had woken up with a plan and nothing was going to stop him. “Ok, Jamesy.  You go in there and you flirt with anyone who will flirt back.  I think Katie will be in Mom’s room and I think I might be able to talk to her.  She has reached out more than once and until she had her own family she would talk to me when she needed an ear.” Em patted his cheek and kissed him, “Just remember you come home with me.”

“You are so amazing, Emmett Honeycutt,  soon to be Emmett Augustin, I hope?”

“I love you, Jamesy,” and with that Emmett was off and going around the corner to the back of the hospital.  Emmett gave time for James to get in the front door and he stepped in the employee’s entrance.  He knew a man that looked like James, would get anyone’s attention. Emmett had worked at the hospital in the summers.  The last thing he wanted to do in the summers was to move back here but even though there was so much negativity here, he could make a decent amount of money and he did enjoy working with the patients.  He had forgotten how much he enjoyed interacting with all of them. He seemed to be drawn to those who didn’t seem to have anyone who cared.  And of course there was his aunt Lula. He forgot how much he missed his beloved aunt. She had always been there for him.

Em realized there was a commotion down the hall.  That had to mean James had arrived.  Emmett moved down the hall to the hospice wing.  He turned the corner just as his sister stepped out of his mom’s room.  He ducked back before Katie saw him. He pressed his body against the wall as Katie turned the other way! As soon as he was sure she was not coming back immediately, he moved to his mother’s door and slipped.

“Emmett? Emmett Honeycutt?” A woman, about his age, was tending to his mother. “Are you supposed to be here?”

“Patty? You’re a nurse here?” Patty was Emmett’s younger cousin. They had always been close. 

Patty came over and hugged him.  “I heard you were here.  But you aren’t supposed to be in here.”

“Is there something written that excludes me from being here or is it just the family that has made it known?”

Enid Honeycutt coughed and Emmett rushed to her side.  He looked at Patty.  “I think you are right.  If I told you to leave I could get in trouble.  I know you are her blood relative so I must respect all families.  “I don’t know how long I can delay Katie. Talk to her.”

“Does she want to see me?”

“Aunt Enid, Em is here.  Your boy is here.”

“Em…..” Enid managed to get out his name just as Patty stepped out into the hall.

“Oh, Mama.  No one told me.  I had no idea.  I would have been here.  They didn’t…” he stopped. “Mama, did you want me to stay away?”

“Emmett, I love you. I have….. Always…” she started coughing. Em grabbed a glass of water and helped her drink.  “James. You mentioned Christmas.” 

“Oh, Mama, they wouldn’t let me see you.”  Emmett bent down and held his mother, kissing her cool, damp cheek.

“I KNEW IT! Patty, how could you let him in here?” Katie stood in the doorway with Patty right behind her.

“I have no right not to let him in here. He is her child just like you are.  There is no paperwork banning him so I had to allow it.”

“You always liked Em.”

“That’s  because he was the kindest person in your family!” Patty snapped at her cousin.

“Stop!” Enid said sharply and again started coughing. 

Both of the women quieted immediately.  Em knew James had walked in the room.  He walked up to Em and put an arm around his waist. 

“Em, you know Mom does not need to…”

“Katie, HUSH!” Enid looked at her son leaning against this man, “James,” she stretched out to his hand and he took it, kissing her hand. “Charmer.” She smiled at the man in front of her.

“Aunt Enid, you need to rest.”

“And Mama, Daddy will be here soon.”

Enid looked at her niece and her daughter. “You let them both in.  He deserves to have love with him.”

“Don’t let them scare you.”

“Aunt Enid I will make sure he is here for you.”  With that Enid closed her eyes and fell asleep. Emmitt kissed her cheek and walked out.

Katie followed Emmett, and what was his name? James, out to the hall.  Patty went back to nurse mode and stayed with the patient. “Emmett, did you really have to come and stir things up?  Mama deserves to spend her last couple days in peace and in the love of her family.”

“Excuse me, it’s Katie, right? Didn’t you just hear what your mother had to say? From everything I can see, your family doesn’t want to deal with us.  Your mother has made it clear.  I know I would never disrespect my mother by doing the opposite of what she asked.”

Emmett smiled, “And I can tell you he is just being honest. Ronni is a woman not to be messed with.”

Katie looked at her brother and had to smile, “You look good, Em. Your life looks good. So why did you have to come and stir things up. Dad isn’t going to be happy.  In fact he will be here any minute and he is going to be pissed if you are here.”

“Did you tell him I was here?”

“No, he has enough…”

“I will go, Katie, but please promise you will let me know when…. And try to break the news to him. I will be at her funeral.” With that he took James' hand and they went out the back entry.  “Let’s go get some breakfast.  There is a little cafe around the corner.”

James stopped and pulled Em into his arms, “You seem very relieved.”

“I am.  Well, I wish my mom wasn’t leaving us but at least I know how she feels.” James and Em ordered breakfast and two his surprise several people stopped and asked him how his mama was.  They let him know they were willing to help if there was any way they could.  A couple even mentioned what a handsome friend he had.  Em’s mouth actually dropped open. “I can’t believe this. People have actually changed.”

As they  continued strolling along James said, “You know what this tells me?”

“What?”

“You come from a well respected family that grew up in the deep south and who seem to have an issue with what others think and they haven’t realized most people have gotten past the old ways.”

“I wish that was totally true but it has definitely gotten better. Let’s go back to the hotel.  I think I will be able to sleep a bit.”

“And I need to talk to Mom.  I am sure she wants to know what is going on. You know she needs to be in touch.”

“That was the most amazing night  I have had in months.” Brian said as he lay on his back looking at the ceiling.”

“Are you saying I have not been the best lover lately? What am I saying, of course I know I haven’t.  I have been so absorbed in the boys and I have neglected…”

“Justin, you have never neglected me but if you are afraid something is getting neglected….” He rubbed his cock, “Let’s take a quick shower and then make sure nothing is neglected again.” Justin’s finger slipped between Brian’s legs and slipped into a very receptive location. Within moments, Brian’s cock was at full staff and Brian arched as he shot cum all over the bed. Then hand in hand they walked to the shower.

Ronni and James spoke while Em called Brian and Justin.  “Em,” Justin said softly, “We are coming down tomorrow.”

“You two don’t need to.  I won’t be welcomed here for long.  My dad doesn’t even know I am here yet but I got to see Mama and….I don’t care what happened in the past, she loves me. She maybe wasn’t open about it, but she loves me.”

“Well, I already have our tickets and Ronni is already into nanny mode.  Unless you would rather she come down. I mean, she is your mother in law.”

“No, please.  You know I love Ronni but….”

“Em, tell James we will be there tomorrow,” Brian said.

“Thanks. You two are the best.”

Brian and Justin drove home, picking up something for each of the boys on the way.  They felt bad they were going to be away for a few days and they gave Ronni the night off since she would be working for them the rest of the week. When Brian and Justin arrived Gus cheered and ran to greet them. “Daddy J!  And Daddy? You are both home to play already?”

“Yes, we are.  Ronni is going out tonight so how about if we make mac and cheese and hot dogs for dinner?”

“YEAH!” Gus saw the bags with gifts.  “Did you get us presents?”

“We did.”

“Daddy, why did you buy us presents? I’m not going to like what you are going to say, am I?”

“Well, honey,” Justin picked Gus up.  “Daddy and I are going to have to go away for a few days.” Gus’ lip began to quiver, “You've been gone a lot, Daddies.” 

“Well, Gus, let's open your gifts and we will tell you what is going on.”  Justin and Brian had talked about it and decided Gus needed to hear why they were going away and let him know, no matter how much they love him, they have friends they care about.

“Ok, Daddy,”Gus looked from one to the other. “Why are you leaving us?”

Brian handed Aaron to Justin and picked up Gus and set him between himself and Justin. “Gus, you know we love the two of you more than anything else.”

“Except for Daddy J. You love him as much as us.”

“You are very right there, Gus. But there are other people we love almost as much as we love you.”

“Like Grandma Jenn?”

“Exactly and she is family, too, but who else can you think of?”

“Are you talking about Ronni and Tracy and Uncle Em and Uncle James?”

“Exactly! And Uncle Em is very sad right now.  His mama is very sick and she is…” Brian started stumbling a bit.

“Uncle Em’s mama is going to go to heaven soon and we want to be there for him so we are going to go there so we can be good friends.”

Surprisingly, Gus’ eyes swelled with tears.  “Oh, of course you need to go to Uncle Em and you know Ronni will take good care of us.” 

Brian’s heart skipped a beat.  He didn’t know he could love his child more than he did. He pulled Gus onto his lap and hugged him tight.  “Gus, why don’t I read your new books while Daddy J makes dinner and then you can pick a movie.”

The little family spent the night together and when they put Gus to bed they let him know they would call him every day. Gus hugged each of them for several moments and then, Brian and Justin moved on to their bedroom and packed their luggage.  

Justin’s phone sounded and he froze.  “We don’t know it is negative,” Brian said but walked over and wrapped his arms around Justin as he looked at the message over his shoulder. “Oh, thank god!” Brian said.  The message said, ‘Going to sit with my mama tonight. Thank you, Jesus.’

Brian had to smile.  He was so happy for his friend.  He knew in the past he and Em butted heads many times but as they got older, he had come to understand his friend.  He loved his family and they wouldn’t love him.  He had never understood why you would want to spend time with family.  Now that he had one of his own, he understood him much better.