Love Of Family - 20. A Busy Day

At The Ranch

Greg made a full recovery, from his stabbing. It made the raven haired teen smile, every time he thought about how protective, and loving his red headed angel was. The first couple weeks back home, Levie spent his free time making sure Greg had everything he needed, and wanted. The nineteen year old never dreamed, he could get as many foot massages, or tongue baths as he did, and he couldn’t wait to return the favor. Even though he loved receiving them, Greg loved giving just as much. During his recovery, With the unanimous approval of their four parents, Greg, Levie, Brandon, and Jayde all legally changed their names to the hyphenate, Wilmont-Stillman

“Good morning, my brave knight.”

The soft, melodic voice gently shook Greg from his thoughts. He turned on his side, looked into his Levie’s sparkling eyes, and smiled. “Good morning, sweet prince.”

The couple softly giggled, and wrapped their arms around each other. A loving, passion filled kiss was not far behind the strong embrace.

“How’d you sleep?”

Levie sat up, and stretched. ‘I slept grea...” The teen’s boyish giggles, replaced his words. Hysterically laughing, the red head squirmed, and squealed excitedly. Greg’s fingers gently squeezed his hips, and explored the ticklish ribs, they already knew so well.

“What was that babe? I really didn’t understand you. You’ve got to e—nun—ci—ate.” Greg’s giggles joined in and blended with his soulmate’s

“You’re in so much trouble, Greg Wilmont-Stillman.”

Levie’s attempted threat, lost any effect it might have had. Probably because of the giggling, but who knows for sure. Before he could react, the teen’s ankles were very quickly rendered helpless, in a strong choke hold.

“Are you sure about that? Me thinks, the little ticklish prince, with the trapped feet, is the one in trouble.” Greg’s nails strummed, and lightly scratched across the balls of his prey’s helpless bare feet.

“Oh fuck, not my feet. Instantly, the boyish giggles, turned to boisterous cackles. “It’s too early for the nails. Gr…” Levie’s squeals, interrupted his plea’s. The young man writhed, and rolled side to side, in the bed. His legs did their best to pull free, but the grip was just too strong.

“Who’s the most adorable ticklish boy in the world?” Greg snickered, as he teased his lover. He loved hearing his younger mate’s ticklish laughter. It was so full of life, and joyful. The best part was, Greg knew Levie loved, and craved the tickle attention he received.

“My knight is.” Levie said, as he sat up, and began his own tickle assault. The teen’s fingers kneaded, and wiggled in Greg’s armpits, and along his sides.

As soon as his mate’s fingers invaded the ticklish territory, the raven haired teen’s laughter broke through his lips. “Lev…”

“You’re just so adorable, my sweet.” Levie leaned down and nibbled his mate’s very sensitive neck, and ears. At the same time his fingers continued to wreak havoc on the ticklish sides, and ribs.

“Okay, okay, I give...Uncle, Uncle…. Truce.” Greg surrendered, with every thing he could think of to say. His efforts were successful, he was released, and his playful, giggling tickler, kissed, and hugged him.

“I love having our playtime together. C’mon, let’s get up, it’s gonna be a busy day babe.”

After another kiss, and bout of giggles, the couple got out of bed, and headed for their shared bathroom time.

As usual, Levie was the first one downstairs. So, he went about, working on making everyone’s breakfast, and ensuring both coffee pots were brewing the much needed liquid ambition. He’d just placed the freshly made biscuits in the oven, and set the timer, when a strong pair of arms wrapped around his waist, and lifted his squealing body off the floor.

“Good morning baby bro.” Brandon giggled, as he set the younger teen down. The blonde gasped, when he was instantly grabbed in an energetic bear hug.

“I love ya bro. Thanks for the morning greeting.” Levie giggled, then kissed his brother’s cheek. Turning around, the red head went back to preparing breakfast.

“Need any help Brokids?” Troy’s appearance, and jovial tone was greeted by a combined Levie/Brandon bear hug, and kiss on both cheeks. The older man giggled, as he was knocked to the floor. “Wow! I’d love to get this greeting every morning.” Troy’s giggling increased, and soon morphed to wild laughter, when the teens began tickling him.

“When did ya come up with Brokid, Troypop?’ Brandon asked, as he and Levie helped Troy to his feet. Brandon, pulled out a chair for him, while Levie presented the still giggling man, with his first cup of coffee.

“Yeah, I love it. I’m kinda surprised you, and Jaycepop didn’t come up with it sooner.” Levie stated, before checking on the food.

“Thanks boys.” Troy paused, and sipped his steaming java. “Damn! This is an awesome cup of coffee.” He smiled, and poured himself a glass of pomegranate juice. “Jayce came up with it last night. We decided whomever woke up first, would try it out.” The brunette giggled, and jumped in his seat, when he felt another set of fingers tickling his ribs.

“What ya trying out Bropop?” Jayde giggled, then leaned over, and kissed Troy’s cheek.

Since coming to the ranch, she’d established her own bond with everyone in her new family. Jaycen, Troy, Linda, and Tom were the loving parents, Jayde always dreamed of having. The young lady found herself, looking forward to the affection she received from them. Lyle, and Ev’lynn, were amazing, as was her new Uncle Stuart. With their help, Jayde was able to start her hormone therapy. After a lengthy discussion with Brandon, Mam-Maw, Mama Linda, and Uncle Stu, the teen decided to just have the upper body surgery done, and leave her male equipment in tact. There was just too much that could go wrong with the bottom half surgery. Not to mention, both she, and Brandon discovered their mutual love of him playing with the very generous endowment.

“Good morning my sweet girl.” Troy smiled, and pulled the young girl in his lap. He kissed his daughter’s cheek, wrapped his arms around her, then lightly, and playfully, ran his scruffy chin along Jayde’s very sensitive neck. Brandon, and Levie both cracked up, when they heard the girl’s loud squealing laughter.

“C’mon Daddy-Troy, not my neck.” The blonde screeched. She struggled unsuccessfully, against the strong arms, that held her in place. Suddenly, her laughter rose in volume, and pitch. The reason, Brandon added some light tickling, along his girlfriend’s very ticklish Christmas tree decorated sock clad soles, and toes. “Bran, you’re not supposed to help Daddy tickle me.” Jayde’s laughter was infectious, pretty soon, the entire dining room was filled with the whole family’s amused laughter.

Troy released his ticklish victim, hugged her, and kissed her forehead. “I love you baby girl. Jayce, and I are over the moon because you’ve joined our family.” He paused as everyone wiped their tears, and Levie started serving everyone their plate. “To answer your earlier question, Jayce came up with a new nickname for the boys, Brokids.” The nickname was eagerly added to the various other names of love, and endearment, the clan bestowed on one another.

“What about a new nickname for me?” Jayde asked, after giving her two brother’s a hug and kiss.

“Don’t you have enough nicknames?” Jaycen asked with his signature smirk. “I mean, we’ve got Baby girl, princess, sweetie, sweet pea….” The red haired man paused, he looked her in the eyes, and maintained a serious expression. “Let’s not forget your Indian maiden name.” Jaycen paused, he almost lost it, seeing the confused expression on everyone’s face. “Screeches When Tickled.” The last name earned Jaycen a chorus of chuckles, and groans. It also garnered a standing ovation, from Jayde’s middle finger. Finally, the chuckling twenty-eight year old received a playful slap to the back of his head, courtesy of his giggling husband.

“You’re sooo gonna feel this maiden’s wrath Jaycepop.” The blonde jumped, and screeched, when Greg’s fingers tasered the younger girl’s side. The gathered men at the table, erupted in boisterous laughter. “You’re gonna get it too bro. Both you, and Daddy-Jay better watch your backs.” Jayde looked at everyone, and smiled. Her heart was overflowing with love, and sheer joy.

Jayde couldn’t believe her luck, and how her life had turned around. She continuously thought back to the first day she came to the ranch, and never left. What really shocked her, was how open, accepting, and loving the other ranch hands were towards her. They all seemed to know she was transgender, and going through her transition. However, they didn’t give a shit. Everyone treated her with total respect, and had no problem showing her everything it took to keep the place as successful as it was.

At the beginning of the month, Lyle, and Ev’lynn sat the teen down, and discussed with her the in’s, and out’s of the family trust, as well as how she fit into the equation. Initially, Jayde tried to convince the couple she’d come to claim as her Grandparents, that she didn’t need to be included. The teen tried to point out that technically, she wasn’t an actual member of the family, especially, since she wasn’t legally adopted, or married to anyone in the family. It still makes her smile, every time she recalls the excited way, the older couple admonished her point of view, and they showed her the error of her thought process. The final outcome, was Grandparents win, Jayde accepts the fate of being a true member of the family, and being added to the family trust.

Brandon could feel his girl’s contemplative demeanor. “Baby, are you okay?” The blonde male asked. He leaned over, put his arm around Jayde’s shoulder’s and hugged her, as tightly as he could.

Tears welled in his eyes, when he looked into his mate’s gorgeous eyes. He knew, the second he locked eyes with this amazing person, he’d found the one he was waiting for. Jayde was perfect, strong, devoted, resilient, loving, vulnerable, playful, and loved tickling. Not that the last one was in anyway a deciding factor, it was just the icing on the cake.

“Bran, I’m so much more than okay. The love, and joy I’m feeling, is indescribable. I’ve gone from being abuse, and unloved to being part of an amazing family. The best part, I’ve got you. You’re the most loving, strong person I’ve met, aside from my brother’s, the parents, and grandparents. I never dreamed I’d find a place to belong.”

The couple dried each other’s tears, as did the other couples gathered around the table.

“Alright, guys we’ve got a lot going on today.” Jaycen stated, after composing himself, and giving each of his kids a loving smile.

“What’s on the agenda?” Greg asked as he and Levie cleared everyone’s plates, took them in the kitchen, loaded them in the dishwasher, and started it.

“You know, with everything that’s happened in such a short period of time, the ranch didn’t participate as much as usual in the county’s Thanksgiving, and Christmas parades. However, we’re still doing the sleigh rides, and winter wonderland we usually do.” Troy paused, and sipped his second cup of coffee.

“Greg, we know you’re gonna be busy with the bank. So, please, just pitch in when, and where you can.” Jaycen’s request received a smiling head nod from the nineteen year old.

“Bran, and Jayde, we’d like you to work with the guys, continuing to winterize the ranch. Get with Bill, or one of the experienced managers, they’ll be glad to direct you wherever needs the most work.” Troy received the same acknowledgment, as his other half.

“Levie, we need you to go to town, and start getting the decorations, lights, and whatever else we need. Also, we’re expecting the first snowfall, and it’s supposed to be pretty significant. We need to make sure your jeep’s ready for the winter. I’d like to see you back here around 1 or 2. That’s when it’s supposed to start getting bad out there, I know you’re a good driver, however, the tread’s worn down on your tires, and the other day I heard the backfire when you started her up. It’s time for another tune up, we can pull the jeep in the garage, and work on that, when you get back.” After Levie’s nod, Jaycen then turned to look at Greg, and Brandon. “Boys, we need to make sure your vehicle’s are able to maneuver the winter season also. As soon as possible, I want you guys to get with me, and Troy. We’ll work on it together, and in case you don’t know how, teach you to do most of the needed repairs, on your own. It’ll save you in mechanics fees.”

“Yes sir, Jaycepop sir.” Greg, and Brandon responded in unison. The duo smiled innocently, while standing at attention, saluting the older red head.

Levie and Jayde shared a nod, then the brother/sister duo tickle attacked Greg, and Brandon from behind. The laughter sprung from the tickle teen’s lips. The boys jumped like crickets, and squirmed, as they were tickled down to the floor.

“C’mon Jayde, not my pits.” Greg squealed, and cackled, while wriggling around, with his sister straddling his legs.

“Told ya to watch your back big bro.” The teen snickered, and launched an attack on random tickle spots.

“Lev, I’m so gonna tickle you into next year.” Brandon tried, and failed to make his threat believable. The blonde teen was pinned, just like his brother, and receiving the same tickle treatment. Except, Levie managed to remove his socks, so Brandon’s bare, pinkish soles were the victims of a ticklish massacre.

“You know you love it bro.”

At the same time, Levie, and Jayde leaned down, gave their trapped, ticklish victims a kiss and hug then, helped them to their feet. The tickled teens recovered, and Brandon replaced his socks. Their giggling ticklers ran, and hid behind Jaycen, and Troy.

Jaycen’s phone chimed, alerting him to an incoming message. He pulled it out of his pocked, and quickly read the text, then put it back in his pocket. With a huge smile, the red head caught his husband, and Levie’s attention, and nodded. The three Stillman men stood together, and faced Jayde.

“There’s been a slight change of plans. Levie said. The teen smiled, he was sandwiched between the two older men.

“Jayde, you’re going into town with Levie, he’s going to take you to our friend’s used car dealership. The message I just received, was confirmation, your new/used 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, is ready and waiting for you to drive it off the lot. All the paperwork’s been taken care of, it’s got complete auto insurance coverage, and is in your name, as well as registered with the DMV. Your license plate is Babygrl”

Everyone chuckled, when they saw the look of disbelief on the girl’s face. “Umm, what?” Jayde’s mind was going crazy, she didn’t believe what she’d just heard.

“Jayce, Lev, Greg, Bran, and I all chipped in, and got you a 4 wheel drive Cherokee. I don’t want any arguments baby girl, you need a reliable vehicle, and the five of us got you one.”

“But, I…”

“Babe, you heard Troypop. He said no arguments, and we agree with him.” Brandon smiled, and kissed his speechless girl.

“Sis, I’ll give you a piece of advice. When it comes to the safety of anyone in this family, the Bropops always win. None of us are afraid to pin you down, and tickle you till you give in.” Greg chuckled, and hugged his sister.

Levie walked up, and wrapped Jayde in his hug. “It’s just much easier, and less time consuming, if you accept this car. It’s gonna be yours no matter what you say or do. You need to be safe, and we all love you.”

“I don’t even think I could ever thank you all enough.” Jayde’s tears streamed down her cheeks, and she was engulfed in a big group hug.

“You don’t have to thank us, you’re our first girl, and we love you.” Troy, and Jaycen finally got their chance to wrap the emotional teen in their arms.

“Alright, guys we’d better get our ass’s in gear.” Jaycen said, with a smile. He and Troy gave each teen a kiss, and hug, then headed for their room.

Greg looked at the clock, and finished his coffee. “I gotta run. I love you guys.” He put his cup in the sink. Then, he gave his brother, and sister a kiss and hug. After making sure he had his keys, wallet, and jacket, Greg stopped at the door, long enough to give his fiancee, a passionate, hug and kiss before leaving for the bank.

“I’d love to ride with you guys, but I’m needed here.” Brandon wrapped Levie in a loving ticklish, bear hug. Not a second later, the red head was jerking, and jumping in his brother’s embrace. His laughter was joined by his tickler, and his sister.

“You cheated, ya big oaf.”

Levie’s statement earned him a more vigorous tickle treatment. Brandon’s finger worked its way into the younger boy’s belly button. There the evil digit, twisted, and slightly poked around the deep cavernous crevice. This alone, made Levie’s reaction inch up a notch or two. He was brought to his knees, still trapped in his older brother’s embrace. The blonde teen then added his chin scruff to the mix. The room was filled with the high pitched squeals and pleas of a very ticklish teen boy.

“Oh fuck, don’t you dare go after my feet”

Levie’s shrieked warning went unheeded by Jayde. She proceeded to remove her little brother’s only protection, then slowly dragged her manicured nails, rapidly up, and down, then back and forth across her prey’s flailing soles. The combined tickling had Levie screeching his surrender not even a minute later.

The tickling couple, quickly had Levie wiped down, and made sure he was hydrated. The spent, red cheeked teen panted, and took a minute to compose himself. Finally, he got to his feet, and not saying a word, launched his still tingling body into his sibling’s arms. Energetically, the younger teen kissed, and hugged the smiling couple. Tears welled in his eyes, he was so filled with love. “Thank you for that. I love you both, more than you could ever realize.”

“Bro, we all know how much you love, not just me, and Bran, but the entire family. There’s two things no one has to question you about. Your love for us, and love of tickling.” Jayde giggled, and kissed Levie’s cheek.

“Yeah baby boy, you use your hugs as a way of welcoming people into the family. You’re an amazing brother, friend, and man.” Brandon’s declaration, had Levie, and Jayde both wiping their eyes.

The three teens went in the kitchen, wiped the counters down, and then the dining room table. Levie straightened the chairs, and turned the lights off. The teens shared one more hug, and kiss before going their separate ways.

Levie & Jayde

“So, what color is this SUV I’m getting?” Jayde asked as she and Levie hopped in the jeep, and buckled their seat belts.

Levie turned the key, and cringed, when his beloved jeep backfired. However, it started up with no problems on the second try. “Sorry Sis, that’s top secret info. If I told you, before you saw your new SUV, I’d be taken down, and tickled to death, for treasonous acts against the family.” Both teens looked at each other, then cracked up laughing, like hyenas. “Seriously Jayde, we truly want you to be surprised. Otherwise, I’d tell you.” The red head smiled, leaned over, and gave his sister a kiss, and hug before blowing the horn, and leaving.

As they drove along the scarcely populated back road, Jayde, and Levie had a blast, singing along with the Christmas albums they’d downloaded. The Carpenters version of “The Christmas Song” was the current track. The teens continued making small talk, and sharing stories as they drove.

“Damn, we might be getting the snow before 1 or 2.” Jayde commented, as she looked at the sky, through the windshield. “I think those clouds look really full.”

Levie took a quick second to glance at the sky, and voiced his agreement with Jayde’s assessment.

“Are you sure the jeep’s gonna be okay to drive home? I could always stay, and shop with you, then we can pick up the SUV on the way back, and I can follow you home, in case something happens.”

Levie quickly wiped this eyes. They’d started tearing up, because of the loving sentiment behind his sister’s inquiry. “Thanks for the love Sis, but I’ll be fine. He quickly turned his head, and smiled. All the while, keeping the road in his peripheral vision. “I’ve got my phone, and it’s charged.”

“Okay, as long as you’re sure. I’d hate to lose you, I still owe you a good tickling for the other day.”

The teens chuckled, as Levie pulled into the dealership. They got out of the jeep, and walked into the showroom. As soon as they opened the door, Levie, and Jayde were met with a very excited, and jovial salesman.

“Hi! Welcome to Art’s Lot, my name’s Wilbur. What can I put you two in today?” The smile this portly, gentleman sported was blinding. His whole demeanor gave off a shrewd, seasoned sales pro, slickness.

“Hi Wilbur, I’m Levie Wilmont-Stillman, this is my sister, Jayde Wilmont-Stillman.”

“What are we looking to drive away in today? I see you drove up in a very old jeep, I’m not sure what the trade in value would come to, but I’m sure we can work something out with financing.”

“Wilbur, I’m not looking to trade in my baby, she’s been my dream vehicle ever since I watched Dukes Of Hazzard, and saw “Dixie”, the jeep Daisy drove. She’s invaluable to me.” Levie paused then continued. “We’re here to pick up the Grand Cherokee, that’s in the service area. My Dad, Jaycen Stillman received a text this morning, informing him it was ready.”

“Ahh yes, now I remember Art mentioning something about that. I’m very sorry for giving you my spiel, and not letting you get a word in.”

“No need to apologize, you’ve got a job to do, and if I were looking for a vehicle, you’d have been successful.” Levie gave the man his signature smile, and extended his hand. After shaking hands, Wilbur went to his desk, and called the service area, so they could drive the SUV to the front. “Okay, it’ll just be a minute or two. I’m going to get Art for you.”

Both Levie, and Jayde nodded, and thanked the retreating man. Art came out to greet the teens, after handing Jayde the keys, and paperwork, they shook the owner’s hand. They assured him, they’d pass his greeting onto their Bropops, then walked out to the waiting Cherokee. As soon as she laid eyes on the sparkling vehicle, the young lady dropped the FOB, and paperwork when her hand instantaneously covered her mouth.

“It’s gorgeous.” Tears trailed down Jayde’s cheeks. She’d never seen a car so beautiful. The Grand Cherokee, was a light mint green, with an iridescent silvery tint. The interior had tan leather heating, and cooling seats, there was also a sunroof.

Levie grinned, and was recording the entire reaction, from start to finish. After a soft giggle, the red head ended the recording, and sent it to the entire family just before almost being knocked to the ground by an overexcited Jayde. “I hope you like it Sis. If not, we can always trade it in, or have it repaint…”

The rest of Levie’s statement was cut off. A second later, the teen was writhing on the ground, hysterically laughing, as Jayde’s fingers dug, and kneaded along his sides, then into his pit hollows. “Okay, okay I give. We won’t trade it in or repaint it.”

Levie’s squeals, and the tickle attack caused the entire dealership staff, and Art to chuckle and shake their heads at the playful, and adorable scene.

“I love you guys, so much. I’m speechless.” Jayde helped her brother up, and hugged him tightly while crying on his shoulder.

“We love you too baby girl. Just promise to be careful driving home.”

“I will, you be careful also.” The teens gave each other another hug, and kiss then left on their separate ways.

Levie

Levie hurried to get his shopping done, because just as Jayde predicted, the snow started falling, and falling hard around eleven-thirty. Levie opened the door to his jeep, and was kneeling on the seat to put the bags in the back. He stood beside the door, pulled his phone from his pocked, and sent a text to the Bropops, siblings, and Greg saying he was about to head home.

Just after he threw his phone in the passenger seat, a big, strong hand, covered Levie’s mouth, and nose with a rancid smelling cloth. Levie struggled, with everything in him, but the arm, holding him was too strong. He did manage to deeply scratch his assailant’s arm with his nails, causing the man to cry out in pain. However, Levie’s efforts only earned him an extremely hard shove on the back of his head. Unable to stop himself, the teen’s forehead hit the steering wheel with enough force, he was knocked unconscious. With great ease, the attacker threw Levie’s limp body over his shoulder, and carried him to his white work van. He loaded his captive inside, then cuffed the teen’s wrists, and tied his ankles together. The kidnapper slammed the sliding side door, got in, and drove off. “Ron, it’s Ace….Yeah! I got the kid…. They’ll tell us where Milo hid the drugs, if they want the boy back, alive”

Umm, yeah... so it seems Levie's been placed in an upsetting situation. I'm hiding, from all the ticklers until the next chapter. 
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