Watergame - 18. Chapter 18

In Chapter 18:

Tonya’s first date with Lee

Roger’s date with Gina

Dominic’s Birthday Celebration

Jake takes his road test

Jeff turns twenty-one – Party Time!

Saturday morning Kevin and Jake are comfortably sleeping in Kevin’s bed. Kevin was exhausted after expending efforts on the basketball court the night before, and being that they were sleeping in Kevin’s bed, with Kurt and Audrey in the next room, they had just cuddled and fallen asleep Friday night.

At just about 8:30 AM Kevin’s phone sounded. Kevin was ready to silence it, but saw that it was his best friend Roger, so he answered it.

"Hey, Dipshit!" Kevin said, "Do you realize how early it is?"

"Sorry bout that," Roger said, excitedly, "I’ve got some great news, guess who’s got a date with the beautiful Gina today! I mean—a real date—just her and me!"

"You could have waited till a bit later to tell me," Kevin said, "but I am happy for you, and I’m sure that Jake will be too. What are you going to do with her?"

"We’re starting with a movie," Roger said, "and then a quiet, romantic dinner in some nice restaurant. Then I’m gonna pop the big question."

"You’re gonna propose to her?" Kevin asked, in disbelief.

"Oh, no," Roger replied, "I’m just going to ask her to be my girlfriend, and I hope she agrees. If she says yes, I’ll be the happiest boy in Dunbar!"

"Roger, even looking through my gay eyes, Gina is a very pretty girl. I only hope the best for you, buddy. I’ll tell Jake after he wakes up. Let us know tomorrow how everything went. I hope you know that you’re AOK in our book, even if you are straight!" The two boys hung up, and Roger grinned at his phone. Only his best, and gay friend, would say something like that.

The boys finally got up to greet the day, and Kevin told Jake about Roger’s phone call.

"Gina seems like a really nice girl," Jake said, "and she is pretty, for a girl, but not nearly as good looking as my boyfriend!"

"Jake, most boys don’t have the appreciation of the male anatomy that a few of us do. I find most boys to be far more attractive than girls, especially when they’re naked."

"Baby," Jake replied, grinning, "I’m beginning to think you might be just a little bit queer."

"It takes one to know one," Kevin replied, grinning widely. The two boys shared a passionate kiss and hug, then got dressed to join Kurt and Audrey in the kitchen.

* * * * * *

Roger lay in bed for a few minutes after he and Kevin had hung up. On weekdays Lee typically wakes Roger up just before he leaves for work, as Roger needs to get ready for school. For the last five years, both Lee and Roger have been used to getting their own breakfast. For Roger it was often a couple bowls of cereal, and for Lee it was often a breakfast biscuit from one of the fast food joints on his way to work, along with a cup of coffee.

Today was Saturday, and Lee doesn’t work on weekends. A tantalizing aroma was drifting from the kitchen, urging Roger to get out of bed. Lee frequently cooks up something a little more special for Roger and himself for breakfast on the weekends.

Roger threw back the covers, made a trip to the bathroom to relieve his bladder, and wandered down to the kitchen. Lee and Roger shared an affectionate father and son hug, both of them typically dressed in just their underwear. Lee was nursing a cup of coffee, and Roger poured himself a glass of juice.

"Son," Lee said, "if you’ll toast up some English Muffins, I’ll get the rest of our breakfast on the plates."

"Sure, Dad," Roger replied, splitting the English Muffins, and putting them into the toaster. Lee filled two plates with homemade hashed brown potatoes, fried eggs and broiled breakfast steaks. They sat across from each other at the table to eat.

"Anything special on your agenda for today, Son?" Lee asked.

"Yeah, Dad," Roger said, smiling, "You know that girl, Gina, that I’ve been wanting to date for months?"

"I don’t know her," Lee said, "but I know of her, so what’s up?"

"I took her home from the ball game last night—and—we kissed goodnight. Oh my god, Dad, her lips are sooooooo sweet! I asked her for a date—and she accepted! I can hardly believe it, I actually have a date—with Gina!"

"So THAT’S why you’re in such a happy mood this morning!" Lee remarked, smiling, "What do you and Gina plan to do?"

"We’re taking in a movie this afternoon," Roger stated, "and then I’m taking her out to dinner. Dad, I need some help."

"How much do you need?" Lee asked.

"It’s not the money, I just want our date to be perfect! Where is the restaurant that can offer a nice, quiet romantic atmosphere for a dinner for two. Dad, I want to steal Gina’s heart! I want Gina to be my girlfriend."

"That’s a tough order, Son," Lee said, "If you’re going to capture her, she needs to want you as bad as you want her. Do you sense that she is attracted to you?"

"I think so," Roger replied, "she did accept my date, and that’s at least a beginning." Lee nodded. Why does dating have to be so damned complicated.

"Roger," Lee advised, "I think the place you want to take her is called ‘The Flaming Hearth.’ It’s about a mile out of Dunbar toward the city on the left. They offer excellent cuisine, and an atmosphere conducive to romance. Just a heads up, plan on dropping Fifty to Sixty dollars for a dinner for two, without any alcoholic beverages, which you are both too young for anyway."

"Roger, smiling, "Thanks, Dad, it sounds right nice, maybe I could use a little advance on my allowance, like maybe twenty or thirty."

"You got it, Son," Lee said, smiling and reaching for his wallet, handing Roger three twenties. "I want your date to be perfect too." Roger smiled, and gave Lee an affectionate and loving hug. After losing their wife and mother, this father and son have developed a very tight bond and unconditional love for each other. All they really have now, is each other!

It was only about 10:00 AM when they finished eating, and Lee stated that he was going to get a head start on cutting the grass, which was starting to grow.

"Dad, let me put on some work duds," Roger said, "and I’ll help you. I’m not due to pick up Gina until 3:00 PM." Of course Lee was more than willing to accept Roger’s assistance. Father and Son, working side by side, had the yard work completed by noon, and sat together on the deck. Roger was sipping on a Pepsi, and Lee was enjoying a nice cold beer.

Lee could not be any more proud of his Son. Roger is always willing to give his Dad a helping hand, whether it be washing the dishes, doing laundry, vacuuming the floor or cutting the grass. Both men had worked up a good sweat and returned inside after finishing their drinks and dropped the empty bottles into the trash.

Both men removed their work shoes, and then stood by the washing machine and stripped, Lee to his briefs, and Roger to his birthday suit. With no woman in the house, neither of them ever thought twice about being naked, and they had both seen each other’s naked bodies dozens, more likely hundreds of times. They dropped their sweat soaked clothing into the hamper.

Lee, pulling Roger’s naked body close in a loving hug, "Thanks, Son, I appreciate your help." Roger’s uncut penis touched against Lee’s thigh, and brought back a memory of the day Roger was born. The hospital recommended circumcision, but both Lee and Sandra felt that was a decision that Roger should make for himself when he was older. Once that foreskin is removed, it can never be replaced! When Roger was a baby, he and Sandra made sure that he was kept clean, dry, and powdered. When he was a toddler, Lee had taught him how to pull the foreskin back when he tinkled, and to keep it dry.

Roger never realized that he was a little different until he was introduced to showering with the other boys at school, and he only knew of three or four other boys that were like him. Having his foreskin actually made him feel a little special, as most of the boys had had their foreskin stolen.

While Lee was starting to prepare some lunch for Roger and himself, Roger told Lee he was going to grab a shower, and disappeared into the bathroom. Roger wanted to leave by 2:30 to pick up Gina.

Lee, while he and Roger ate lunch, "Roger, I’m not suggesting or accusing you, but I hope you carry some protection, in case you get into a sexual situation."

Roger, grinning, "Dad, I’ve had a pack of condoms in my glove box for the last year. I haven’t used any of them yet, but I have them, just in case."

"Good boy!" Lee replied, smiling. Lee was once a teenage boy, and he is well aware of how a teen’s hormones can drive a good boy into doing things they shouldn’t be doing.

"Son," Lee said, smiling, "are you aware that I also have a date tonight?"

"Yeah," Roger replied, "with Jake’s Mom, right?"

"You already knew?" Lee asked.

"Dad," Roger explained, "I had dinner last night with Jake and Tonya, and she told me. Tonya seems like a really nice lady, and I can picture you and her together. I really hope that both of our dates go really well tonight. I’m about to get out of here, and get my date started. I suspect I’ll be home long before you get home, and thanks for the restaurant suggestion—and the extra cash!"

Roger slipped back into his room and finished dressing, then gave Lee a hug, and headed out. He arrived at Gina’s house about 2:50 PM, parked, walked to the door, and rang the bell.

Gina, answering the door and smiling, "Hi Roger, come in please, and meet my parents." Gina took Roger’s hand and led him inside.

"Roger, these are my Mom and Dad, Ella and Ramone Valentine, and this is my date, Roger Adams." Roger shook hands with both Ella and Ramone. Seeing Ella’s red hair, Roger knew where Gina acquired her red hair from.

"What are you two planning to do?" Ramone asked, "and when can I expect you to bring my baby girl home?"

"Roger, smiling, "We’re going to take in a movie, and then I’m taking Gina to a nice restaurant for dinner. I should have her home before 11:00 PM."

"I’ma gonna hold you to that, Young Man," Ramone stated, "I hope you two have a good time, and respect each other."

Gina opened a closet and pulled out her coat. Roger held it for her, as Gina slid her arms into the sleeves. Taking Gina’s hand, they walked toward Roger’s car and he held the door for her, while she slid into the passenger’s seat. Roger drove them to the cinema.

They wandered around the lobby, looking at the placards, and deciding which movie to watch. Finally, agreeing on a flick, Roger purchased the tickets, then stopped at the refreshment counter. Roger bought a large drink with two straws, and a medium size of popcorn. As they were going out for dinner after the movie, they didn’t want to spoil their appetites. They entered the theater, sitting in the very back row.

"Roger," Gina said, just a few minutes into the movie, "you can kiss me if you want to." Gina didn’t need to make a second offer, their lips met, and they shared a romantic and deep kiss, Roger wrapped his arms around Gina, holding her tightly. Roger loves Gina’s sweet lips.

"Do all boys have lips as tasty as yours?" Gina asked, innocently.

Roger, snickering, "I don’t know, I’ve never kissed another boy. Maybe some of the honey from your sweet lips got onto mine!" Kissing Gina caused Roger’s cock to stiffen, and build a tent inside his pants, and he was hoping that Gina didn’t notice it. It was like his cock had a mind of its own.

The movie ended and they sat tight for a few minutes and watched the previews of coming attractions before the next showing of the movie they had just enjoyed. The large drink they had shared had it’s effect, and they parted company for a few minutes, and headed to the rest rooms before leaving the cinema. Holding hands, they strolled slowly across the parking lot to Roger’s car. Dinnertime!

"Where are you taking me for dinner?" Gina asked.

"The Flaming Hearth," Roger responded.

"I’ve never been there," Gina stated.

"Neither have I," Roger said, "but it comes highly recommended."

Roger drove out of town toward the city and spotted the big sign by the road, "FLAMING HEARTH". The restaurant was back off the road, with a long paved driveway leading to it. Roger headed his car down the drive, to the parking lot. They walked inside and were greeted by the Host.

"Hi, and welcome to the Flaming Hearth, I’m Cameron, how many in your party?" Cameron asked.

"Just the two of us," Roger said, "Do you have any—like—romantic tables for two?"

Cameron, smiling, "We sure do, follow me please." Cameron led them to one of about six small booths that are designed for two, and had high dividers to give a feeling of privacy and intimacy. Roger helped Gina remove her coat. "I’ll be happy to hang your coats for you," Cameron offered, taking both of their coats, "and your server will be with you shortly."

Gina and Roger were barely seated, and their server arrived. He took a propane charcoal lighter out of his pocket, and lit the oil lamp in the center of the table.

"I’m Damion, and I’ll be your server tonight. I’ll be happy to get your drinks, but if you want alcohol I’ll need to see your ID’s."

"Gina," Roger asked, "do you like Shirley Temples?"

"I never had one, what are they?" Gina asked.

"They’re like a cocktail, made with grenadine, but non-alcoholic."

"I’ll try one," Gina said.

"Make it two Shirley Temples," Roger stated.

"While I’m getting your drinks, you can view the menu," Damion said, "We are running a special on Prime Rib and Shrimp tonight."

"That sounds good," Roger said, "What’s the special?"

"Regular price for the Prime Rib, but you can add six shrimp scampi or six fried shrimp for only three dollars more. I’ll be right back with your drinks."

Roger and Gina discussed getting an appetizer, and decided against it, saving their tummy room for the main meal. Gina knows she likes fried shrimp, but has never tried shrimp scampi, which Roger is quite fond of. They decided to order the specials, Roger getting the one with the shrimp scampi, and Gina getting the fried shrimp and they will share the shrimp.

The two totally enjoyed the atmosphere, and all four of their hands were joined most of the time, until their dinners were served, and they needed their hands to handle their food. Both of their eyes rarely left the other ones face. They’re relationship is growing.

They finished eating about 8:00 PM, but neither of them seemed quite ready to leave, and they occupied the table for another half an hour after Damion had left the check.

"Gina," Roger said, "In case you hadn’t realized it, I like you very, very much, and I have for a long, long time. I’d like to ask you to do something, and if you would agree to it, you would make this boy very, very, happy!"

"Roger, I like you a lot too," Gina replied, "but I’m not ready for that. I’m still a virgin, and I want to keep my virginity, if I can, until my wedding night, or at least until I’m with the boy that I’m going to marry."

"GINA!" Roger exclaimed, "You thought I wanted sex with you? I’m not that kind of boy, and I would never violate you! I just want you to be my steady girl! I do care very deeply for you, and I want you—for my girlfriend!"

Gina, grinning, "Roger, I’m sorry I misread you, maybe I can make you happy—boyfriend! I’m willing to give us a try."

"WHOOPIE!" Roger hollered, causing everyone in the restaurant to turn their eyes on them. Roger, jumping up and wrapping his arms around Gina, "Thank you, baby! That’s all I want!" Gina felt a rush come over her, Roger calling her ‘baby’ just sounded so—loving! Yeah, Gina wants to be Roger’s baby.

Roger lay a ten-dollar tip on the table, and he and Gina headed to the cashier and Roger paid the tab, which nearly broke him. Roger retrieved their coats, and held Gina’s, while she pushed her arms into the sleeves. They walked out of the Flaming Hearth, Roger’s arm around Gina’s waist and a new sprint in their steps.

* * * * * *

After breakfast, the boys got into Kevin’s car, Jake behind the wheel, and headed to Tonya’s house.

Kevin, on the way, "Jake, I think you’re about ready to take your road test, I’m not even nervous when I ride with you anymore."

"I think I need to find a part time job," Jake said, "so I can buy a car. I don’t think Mom has the money to buy me one, our money is always tight."

"I was lucky," Kevin said, "shortly after I got my license, Dad bought a new car, and handed this one down to me. The newest one is an automatic, because Mom insisted on it. She didn’t like this stick shift, but Dad and I both like it."

"I’ve grown to like it also," Jake said, "but it scared me at first."

"You shift it just as well as I do," Kevin said, "you’ll do fine if you take your test with it." Jake smiled, Kevin has confidence in Jake’s driving ability. Jake pulled into their driveway, and the boys entered Jake’s house. Tonya was obviously not too long out of the shower, as she was only partially dressed, but decent. She gave both boys a warm hug and a kiss on their cheeks. She smelled really nice.

"Boys," Tonya stated, "you do know that Lee is taking me out for dinner tonight, don’t you?"

"We know, Mom," Jake said, smiling, "and we’re hoping you have a wonderful time. Lee seems like a really nice man, much nicer than—you know who." (‘you know who’ is Jake’s way of describing his father, who he really has little, or no respect for)

"I didn’t really plan for dinner tonight," Tonya said, "If I give you a twenty, can you maybe grab a pizza, or subs?"

"Sure, Mom," Jake said, "you deserve a break from the heat of that stove."

"We’ll be fine, Tonya," Kevin said, "This is your night to relax and enjoy, and—well—whatever happens! Lee seems like a gentleman, he doesn’t strike me as the type to take advantage of a woman. You have our phone numbers, if things don’t go as planned, we’ll come running. We’ll be here if you need us."

About 5:00 PM Tonya headed up to her bedroom to dress for her date. Due to tight finances, she doesn’t have a lot of choice in dresses, but picked out one of the nicer ones, and put it on. Even though the dress was older, Tonya looked quite stunning. She wasn’t really expecting Lee to arrive until about 6:00 PM, but wanted to be ready, just in case he showed up earlier.

About 5:40 there was a knock at the door and Jake jumped up to answer it.

"Hi Lee," Jake said, "Please come in."

"Hi Jake," Lee said, "is my Cinderella ready for our date?"

"I think just about, she should be down in a minute," Jake said.

"How are you, Kevin?" Lee asked.

"Hanging in there, Lee," Kevin replied.

"Guys, just a heads up," Lee commented, smiling, "I don’t anticipate that Tonya and I will be back before 9:00 at the earliest,

so if you two lovebirds want to share some intimacy, you should have the house to yourselves for at least a three hour window."

Jake, glancing at Kevin, "Lee, do you know something that we don’t know you know?"

Lee, grinning, "only that you two are in a romantic relationship with each other, and I’m completely cool with it."

"How do you know this?" Kevin asked.

"Kevin, I knew you were gay, back when you and Roger used to sometimes sleep together," Lee stated, "and you wanted to do some sexy things with him. He felt uncomfortable about that, and that’s why he quit sleeping with you. He didn’t want to lose your friendship, though, and I know you’re still close friends today."

"I didn’t know that he ever told you about that," Kevin said.

"Roger and I are very close," Lee continued, "and we have few, if any, secrets from each other. Sandra and I both encouraged him to be accepting of gay people, and I know he completely accepts you, and your boyfriend, Jake, as his friends. Roger is not gay, but he is also anything but a homophobe." Then, smiling, "One of the good traits he inherited from his Dad and Mom. Roger chooses his friends, according to what they’re like, and his friends could be gay, straight or purple, male or female." Both boys grinned.

Tonya came down the stairs, looking lovely, and Lee let out a wolf whistle, and Tonya grinned.

"Are we ready?" Lee asked, giving Tonya an affectionate hug.

"Probably as ready as I’ll ever be," Tonya replied, taking hold of Lee’s hand. "See you guys later."

"Bye, Mom, have fun!" Jake exclaimed.

"Bye Tonya," Kevin said, "enjoy your dinner, and your very cool companion." The boys were holding hands as Tonya and Lee walked out toward Lee’s car, and soon pulled away.

Lee, chuckling, about twenty minutes from the house, "I’d be willing to bet that those boys are both naked—right now! I think they were just itching for us to leave so they could play."

"I know they sleep together naked," Tonya stated, "I’ve gone by their room, and noticed their underwear lying on the floor. Those two have an incredible amount of love and caring for each other."

Lee was right, five minutes after Lee and Tonya left, the boys were on Jake’s bed, stark naked.

"Ooooh!" Kevin exclaimed, "I need my fix!" and Kevin buried his face in Jake’s pubes, pulling Jake’s hardening manhood into his mouth, and starting to suck on it, like he hadn’t eaten in a month! Kevin then reached down to his own cock, feeling the stream of precum seeping out of his pee slit. Kevin was highly aroused, feeling a serious need to cum, and also wanting that load of sweet cream from his boyfriends beautiful pecker to enter his hungry mouth.

"I’m close, baby," Kevin said, "I’m afraid to touch myself, or I’ll explode!"

"Lemme at it!" Jake exclaimed, flipping his body around and taking Kevin’s handsome piece of meat into his mouth.

"Baby, I can’t hold it back, I’m cumming! Oh My God!" Kevin, with only a few seconds of Jake’s mouth on his prick, started to shoot uncontrollably into Jake’s mouth, Jake was trying desperately to hold it all in, but some leaked out of the corner of his mouth, running down the length of Kevin’s cock.

Jake swallowed his overfilled mouthful, then used his tongue to lap up the overflow from Kevin’s manhood, and his balls. Jake grinned at his lover, licking any remnants of Kevin’s orgasm from his lips.

"I didn’t get mine yet!" Kevin complained, resuming his position over Jake’s cock. After about three minutes, the moans coming from Jake’s throat would likely have awakened anyone sleeping in the house. Jake squealed, just as his cock started to spasm, and several ropes of delicious boys’ milk shot into Kevin’s mouth. Kevin succeeded in swallowing every drop, including the last few drops that hung behind the main course.

"Baby, you’ve got the best cream ever!" Kevin exclaimed.

"So," Jake asked, "who do you compare me with?"

"I can’t, really," Kevin replied, "I’ve sucked four or five guys off in the past, but I never took their cum in my mouth. You’re the only one I’ve ever swallowed, and your cream is simply delicious!

"I’m feeling sexually satisfied, but my tummy thinks my throat has been cut," Jake said, "I could sure go for some pizza about now."

"Funny," Kevin replied, "I was thinking the same thing, maybe we should get dressed?"

"Let’s order the pizza first, and we can dress while they’re making it, then we can go and pick it up." Jake grabbed his phone, and placed the order for a large everything, minus anchovies. The boys then dressed, and headed to Vinnie’s to get their pizza.

Neither Lee nor Tonya was really hungry yet, and they decided to make a pit stop at the Valencia, a quiet neighborhood bar with a rather intimate atmosphere, and share a couple of drinks together before going for dinner.

Lee, taking Tonya’s hand in his own, "Tonya, have you had any thoughts, about your future? How would you like your life to change for the better? Would you even consider another marriage?"

"I don’t know, Lee," Tonya replied, "right now, my number one concern is Jake, but I’m going to need to make some changes in the not too distant future. When Jake turns eighteen, in just a few months, there will be no more support payments. Jake’s father is paying a thousand a month for support, and another three hundred to me in alimony. That’s our total household income."

"I’m considering getting a job, and it would be my first job, ever." Tonya continued, "I went from high school, to wife, to stay-at-home Mom. Then, eight years ago, my Ex got tired of our marriage, and wanted a new life, and we divorced. Since then it’s been just Jake and me."

"Our lives are surprisingly similar, Tonya. I was fortunate to land employment with this company, and have climbed the ladder of success, and I have a pretty secure future. Things are going well, financially. Sandra and I married soon after her high school graduation, and then we were blessed with our beautiful baby boy, seventeen years ago."

"We were a very happy family of three, until five years ago, when our lives were shattered, and our world turned upside down. I think the love that Roger and I have for each other has given us the strength to make it through. I have endless love for my son, but there are some needs in a man’s life that no one except a good woman can fulfill. Tonya, you might just be the woman that I need in my life."

"Lee, I think my appetite has returned," Tonya stated, "are we still sharing dinner tonight?"

Lee, smiling, "You bet! Let’s get out of here." Lee and Tonya left the pub and headed toward the Flaming Hearth.

"Tonya," Lee stated softly, "this is the first date I’ve had since—since I’ve been single. I’m very happy that I decided to go out on New Years Eve, or I would never have met you."

"It’s also the first date I’ve been on," Tonya said, "since the divorce. Kevin and Jake were pretty encouraging, and kinda pushed me into going out for New Years, and I’m glad I met you."

It was after 8:30 when Lee and Tonya pulled into the parking lot at the Flaming Hearth. The timing couldn’t have been better if it had been planned. Lee and Tonya were approaching the entrance just as Roger and Gina were leaving.

"DAD!" Roger hollered, getting Lee’s attention, Lee and Tonya stopping in their tracks. Roger pulled Gina toward Lee and Tonya.

"Dad," Roger said, smiling, "I’d like to introduce you to my GIRLFRIEND, Gina Valentine, Gina, this is my Dad, Lee Adams, and his—date—Tonya Farmer, Tonya is Jake Farmer’s Mom."

Lee grinning at Roger’s emphasis on the word ‘girlfriend’, "So I guess Gina has graduated from your date to your girlfriend?"

"Yep," Roger replied, smiling, "Gina has accepted the position, and I’m the happiest boy in Dunbar! Dad, you were right about this place, it’s a great place to bring a girlfriend for a date!"

Gina, grinning, "Roger is my first boyfriend, but I like him a lot, and I think I might just keep him around for a while, hopefully a few whiles!" They all laughed, Roger and Gina left, and Lee and Tonya entered the restaurant.

Roger drove himself and Gina toward Gina’s home but then pulled off on a side road and into an area with no houses in sight, and no traffic. Pulling into a grove of trees, he cut the lights and turned off the engine.

"Why are we here?" Gina asked.

"I just wanted a place to be alone with you, so we could make out for a little while—undisturbed. Let’s get in the back seat, baby."

"You’re not planning on trying to have sex with me, are you?" Gina asked, apprehensively.

"No, Ma’am," Roger answered, "Neither of us are ready for that." They switched into the back seat, their lips met, and their hands both started roaming, caressing each other’s bodies. Roger cupped one of Gina’s breasts in his hand, through her blouse and bra.

"No, baby," Gina stated, pushing his hand away. A few seconds later, her hand slid across his erection that was tenting his pants.

"What is that lump, inside your pants?" Gina teased.

Roger, grinning, "You know very well what that is, you made it that way with your hot, sexy kisses!"

"But why is it hard," Gina asked, "if we’re not going to have sex?"

"Gina," Roger explained, "when a boy kisses a girl we get sexually aroused. The boys brain thinks that sex is coming, and sends a message to the boys penis, telling it to get ready for intercourse, and we get an erection."

"What happens if intercourse doesn’t happen?" Gina asked.

"Then the erection goes away, and our penis returns to its normal, flaccid state. It’s never happened to me, but sometimes some boys get so aroused, that they ejaculate their sperm into their pants. We call that creaming our jeans." Gina giggled.

"Did you cream your jeans, baby?"

"No, I’m fine," Roger said, "just aroused, but I think I need to take you home, before I’m tempted to want us to go too far." They returned to the front seat, Roger started the car and they drove to Gina’s house.

They arrived at just a little past 10:30 PM and Roger walked Gina to the door. They shared another couple of romantic kisses, and agreed to call each other to arrange their next date. Gina curiously reached down to Roger’s crotch, and he was hard—again!

"Are you still erect," Gina asked, "or erect again?"

"Again," Roger replied, grinning, "baby, see what you do to me? Goodnight, baby." Gina went into the house and Roger entered his car and left for home. He knew he would need to rub one off tonight, before he would be able to fall asleep.

Gina could hardly wait to get into her room and check herself. As she suspected, the crotch of her underpants was soaked with vaginal fluid! Even the crotch of her slacks was a little wet. She grabbed a clean pair of undies, slipped into the bathroom and washed her pussy, then pulled on the clean, dry panties.

Gina had made a major discovery—boys don’t have a corner on sexual arousal from kissing! It’s just that their resulting erections may be more noticeable than a girl’s ‘wetness’. She made a conscious decision, the next time she dates Roger, she will put a feminine pad in her crotch, even if it’s not that special time of the month!

Back at the Flaming Hearth, Lee and Tonya have been enjoying a romantic and very delicious dinner, and are ready to leave. Lee paid their tab, and escorted his lovely date to the car, holding the door as Tonya slid onto the passenger seat.

As she had done on New Years Eve, Tonya invited Lee in to share some coffee and chat, and Lee accepted. Lee picked up the remnants from the boy’s pizza, and stuffed it in the trash. It was only a bit past 10:00 PM and evidently Kevin and Jake had gone someplace, as Kevin’s car was not in the drive. Tonya quietly checked Jake’s room, and the bed was empty.

When Tonya wiped down the table, she discovered a note from Jake, stating that he and Kevin had gone to take in a late movie at the cinema, and would be home sometime after midnight. They must have left only minutes before Lee and Tonya arrived.

"Lee," Tonya spoke softly, "I’d like to ask a huge favor of you, but I’m so afraid you’ll take it the wrong way. I feel like we may have a nice relationship developing, and I don’t want to mess it up!"

"Speak your mind, woman," Lee replied, "I can’t do you the favor, if I don’t know what you want me to do."

"Oh, god," Tonya said, "this isn’t an easy question, but, would you consider sleeping with me tonight?"

"I don’t know, Tonya," Lee replied, "I care very deeply for you, but I don’t think I’m ready for a sexual relationship—not yet."

"I was afraid you might take it the wrong way!" Tonya said, "I meant what I said, I was asking you to sleep with me—not have sex with me. I haven’t slept with a man since before the separation and it’s been even longer since I’ve had sex. Richard was getting his sex from his mistress. For two years before the separation, Richard and I lived more like housemates, we slept in the same bed, but not together. The intimacy was gone."

"Lee," Tonya said, "I can only envision how wonderful it would feel, to lay next to you, with your arms around me, and drift off to sleep. I would sleep like a puppy dog!" Lee smiled.

"Lee, grinning, "You don’t happen to have an extra pair of Pajamas around, do you? Otherwise, I’d have to sleep in my underwear."

"Underwear is fine, babe," Tonya replied, smiling.

"It’s almost midnight," Lee stated. "I think it’s time to take my puppy dog to bed!" Tonya grinned, she wants this so bad.

Lee and Tonya left a living room light on for the boys, and ascended the stairs to Tonya’s bedroom. Tonya grabbed her pajamas and headed to the bathroom to use it and to change into her pajamas. Lee stripped to his BVD’s and also made a last trip to the bathroom, and they both slid into bed. Lee took just a minute and sent Roger a text, letting him know that he was out for the night, and would see him on Sunday.

After a few passionate hugs and kisses, Lee wrapped his arms around Tonya, holding her lovingly, and they both soon drifted off to dreamland. Both adults were cautious, avoiding any touching of areas that would likely cause either of them to become sexually aroused.

It was about 12:30 AM when Kevin and Jake returned from the movie. They observed that Lee’s car was parked out front, and expected to see Tonya and Lee sipping coffee—but no. They quietly slipped up to Jake’s bedroom and stripped, to go to bed.

"Baby," Jake said, smiling, "I think we have to assume that Lee and Mom are sleeping together."

"Well," Kevin replied, "They’re of age, and I’m sure they would practice safe sex. How would you feel, if they decide to get married?"

"I think that would be pretty cool," Jake replied, smiling, "I think Lee would be an awesome step-dad, and that would make Roger and me step-brothers."

"I can’t help but think that Tonya and Lee are good for each other, you all could end up one big happy family. I like the relationship that seems to be forming between Lee and your Mom. We learned earlier tonight that Lee is definitely not a homophobe. He might make you a damned good step dad."

The boys were sleepy after the movie, and shared a couple of kisses and hugs, and drifted off to dreamland, in each other’s arms.

* * * * * *

It’s Wednesday morning, January 9^th and the winter break is, sadly, coming to an end. Today is the day J&J have to leave Samantha and Dominic behind, and return to campus. J&J have very mixed emotions, on one hand they are glad to be returning to campus, and getting back into the swing of college life, but are dreading the reality that they will be leaving their cherished youngsters behind.

Even though Sam and Dom are Julian’s adopted siblings, Jeff has developed a loving emotional attachment to both children, as if they were his own siblings. Both of these young men have an endless amount of love for these two children in their hearts.

It’s starting out like a normal Wednesday, the White family enjoying breakfast together. Art needs to leave for work soon, Sam has to go to school and J&J have to return to campus.

"What time are you guys planning to head back?" Art asked.

"Probably about noon," Jeff replied, "we need to get settled back in our Dorm room tonight, and we have classes in the morning. We’ll be back in two weeks from Friday night though, to help Dom enter the ripe old age of three!" Jeff grinned, and so did Art, Vi and Julian, Sam didn’t get the joke.

"When is your birthday. Jeff?" Vi asked.

"February 22 nd, and it’s the big one, Number twenty-one!" Jeff responded, "I think we’re gonna throw a birthday bash out at the cabin for our closest friends, and I might get drunk—legally!"

Art, grinning, "Julian, you better keep sober, so you can drive you and Jeff home safely!"

"I think we might just make use of the upstairs bedroom in the cabin that night," Julian replied, grinning, "It’ll be a Saturday night, so none of us will have classes the next morning. We’ll invite the other guys to bring sleeping bags, and we can make it into a sleepover!"

Art, shaking his head and grinning, "Only a bunch of college kids would think of doing something like that! Just try to stay safe."

Art, preparing to leave for work, wrapped his arms around J&J lovingly and tightly. "Boys, it’s been wonderful, having you both here over the winter break. This house is going to seem terribly empty with you guys back on campus. Please take care of each other, and know that you are both deeply loved! I have to go."

Art picked up his lunch cooler and walked out the door, now the next shoe drops. As had become a ritual, J&J walked to the bus stop with Samantha. Just before the bus arrived, both J&J dropped to their knees and pulled Sam into their arms. Sam had tears running down her face.

"Why do you have to go away?" Sam asked, "Please take me with you, I’ll be good, I promise."

"We would, if we could," Jeff stated, with tears in his eyes, "we hate to leave you and Dom behind, and we’ll both miss you terribly. We’ll be coming back home soon, it’s only for a little while."

"Sweetheart," Julian explained, "your big brothers are also in school, a school for big kids. We have to learn things that aren’t taught in grade school, or even high school. At college, we have our own room, like a motel room, where we sleep and study. We share the room, and we have twin beds. We eat in a big dining hall with hundreds of other students. It’s not like your school, where you have the same teacher all day long. Our classes are all in different buildings, all over the campus, and we have to walk to the different buildings for our classes." The bus was arriving.

"Sam, here comes your bus," Jeff said, "Julian and I will be coming home again soon, to help you, and Mommy and Daddy celebrate Dom’s birthday, in just a couple of weeks. We love you, and we will miss you, but we’ll be back before you know it!"

J&J shared loving kisses and last minute hugs with Sam, and watched her board the bus, along with several other children.

As the bus pulled away, Carrie couldn’t help noticing the long faces that both J&J were wearing, and the tears they both had that were sliding down their faces. She knows that J&J have both developed a lot of love for these children. It’s never been mentioned, but she suspects that J&J are a lot closer than just good friends. She noted that J&J were holding hands as they returned to the White’s home, and that pretty much confirmed her suspicions.

When J&J returned to the kitchen, Dom had awakened, and they both shared another cup of coffee with Vi, as she was feeding Dom his breakfast.

"Mom," Jeff stated, "we’re not certain yet of our class schedules, and I’m not sure what time we’ll be able to leave campus, two weeks from this Friday. It might be kind of late when we get in."

"Just try to give me a little advance notice," Vi said, "so I’ll know whether to plan on you for dinner that night. I’m elated that you boys are coming to help celebrate Dom’s Birthday!"

"Mom," Julian said, smiling, "we wouldn’t miss it for the world! What do you think we should get him, for a birthday gift?"

"He’s only turning three," Vi said, "and I doubt that he even understands what a birthday even is. That boy is so toy-heavy from Christmas, maybe another small truck or Tonka Toy, but keep it small. You could probably even skip on a gift, and he’d never miss it. I think the big part of his birthday will be dinner, and the cake and candles."

"There is no way my little brother won’t get a birthday gift from me!" Julian exclaimed.

"From us, baby," Jeff stated, grinning, "We’re in this together! I’m kind of glad that Dom doesn’t understand departure, like his sister does. Saying goodbye to Sam was pretty emotional, for all three of us. The worst thing about going back to campus, is leaving these children behind!"

"Are you guys planning to shower before you leave?" Vi asked.

"I don’t think so," Julian replied, "Why?"

"I thought I would give Dominic his bath," Vi said, "unless you guys need the tub before you leave."

"I think we’ll wait until we get back to our dorm to shower, "Jeff replied, "but I think I could use the bathroom, before you tie it up." Jeff entered the bathroom and closed the door. Five minutes later, he exited, and joined Julian in Julian’s room to start getting their stuff together for the trip back to campus.

Vi took Dominic into the bathroom and drew his bath water. Vi removed Dom’s clothes, preparing to place him into the tub.

"Mommy, poopee!" Dom exclaimed, quickly sitting on his potty. Vi waited until Dom was done, and cleaned his bottom. Vi was pleased that Dom had decided to use the potty before she had put him into the tub. Dom didn’t say anything, but he saw J&J carrying the black bags of clean clothing from Julian’s room past the bathroom toward the kitchen. Just before Vi put Dom in the tub, Dom ran out of the bathroom and up to Jeff. Vi followed him.

"Yef," Dom said, "please do my bath!"

"Jeff," Vi said, "Dom wants you to give him his bath, do you have the time?"

"No," Jeff replied, grinning, "but I’ll take the time, come on Dom."

Dominic climbed into the tub, with Jeff holding his hand for support, and sat in the water. Jeff took a plastic cottage cheese container and dumped clean water over Dom’s head, making him giggle. He grabbed the bottle of baby shampoo, and shampooed Dom’s hair, then used the same container to rinse his hair, careful not to get shampoo in Dom’s eyes.

"Stand up, Dom, and we’ll get the rest of your body clean." Jeff was having a new experience, having never bathed a baby before. Vi reminded him to clean all exposed parts of Dominic’s body. Jeff carefully cleaned his scrotum and his penis. It crossed Jeff’s mind that he had had considerable experience handling a boy’s penis before, but never one this tiny! He wondered if his own was ever that small, when he was three. He couldn’t remember.

While Jeff was giving Dom his bath, Julian came in and sat on the toilet, holding a nice fluffy towel. Jeff picked Dom up from the tub and stood him on the bathmat.

"Dom," Julian asked, "would you like me to dry you?"

Dom, grinning, "Yep!" Julian wrapped the towel around Dom’s little body and dried him, from hair to toe, then lay the towel on the floor and Dom instinctively lay on the towel, waiting for Julian to give him the baby powder treatment, which followed. Vi handed Julian a clean pair of training pants, and Dom stepped into them while Julian held them for him. Both older boys were still on their knees, and Dom took the opportunity to give them each a loving hug and kiss, while they were all on equal level.

"Tanks, Yeff," Dom said, "for the bath, and tanks Yule, for the dry." Both boys told Dominic that he was entirely welcome. J&J couldn’t help glancing at each other, and grinning. They all went to the kitchen, J&J preparing to take their stuff to the car and leave.

"You know guys," Vi said, grinning, "whenever you’re home from now on, he’s going to want you guys to give him his baths."

"Habit forming, huh?" Jeff said, "I think that’s a habit that we could support. I’m pretty certain we both enjoyed bathing him, I know I sure did." Julian was nodding in agreement.

The boys carried their stuff to the car, and returned to tell Vi and Dom goodbye. Julian kissed Vi on the lips, and Jeff kissed her cheek, and hugs were shared. Both boys dropped to their knees to give Dom a kiss and hug, telling him they would see him soon. They entered Jeff’s car and headed to campus.

Jeff, a few minutes on the road, "Baby, was your pecker ever as small as Dominic’s?"

Julian, snickering, "If it was, I don’t remember it, give him a break. He’s only just turning three. When he’s fifteen, he might have a bigger pecker than either one of us."

"We’ll probably never know," Jeff said, "unless he becomes a nudist, like us."

As you may recall, these boys never waste an opportunity to be naked, just like Uncle Jim and Calvin. What the parents don’t know won’t hurt them.

About 7:30 PM J&J arrived at their dorm, and brought their luggage and clean clothes in. They knew the dining hall would not be open until Thursday morning, and had stopped at Denny’s and grabbed some supper. They spent about forty-five minutes putting their clean clothes away, and then crashed together in one of the twin beds, falling to sleep early, with no sex.

* * * * * *

Friday night, January 11th was another home game and Jake rode with Kevin to the school. Tonya had told Jake that she had plans to spend most of Saturday with Lee, so Jake made arrangements to spend Friday night with his boyfriend at Kevin’s home. Once again, Jake and Roger sat together at the game. While the players were showering after the game, Jake waited in the locker room for his Kevin to finish up and get dressed, and then Kevin took Jake home with him. Roger hooked up with Gina, and they left the school together.

Saturday morning Lee phoned Tonya relatively early, about 8:00 AM and told her he wanted to pick her up for breakfast about 9:00 if he could.

"It’s 8:00 AM, Lee," Tonya stated, "There’s no way a woman can be ready to go out in an hour! I need to shower, and put on my makeup! I need at least two hours."

"Tonya," Lee said, "we’re not going to the Ritz! Just freshen up a bit and put on something casual, like slacks and a blouse. I’ll be there at 9:00, see you then." Lee hung up, and Tonya set her wheels in motion. Lee didn’t even give her a chance to agree or disagree, not that she wouldn’t want to go with him.

Lee showed up at Tonya’s door at exactly 9:00 AM and found only the storm door closed, taking the liberty to step inside and hollered, announcing that he was here. Tonya came down the stairway, not dressed to kill, but still looking very attractive. Tonya always looks attractive, she would look attractive in jeans and a Tee-shirt.

Lee, smiling, "Let’s go."

"Wait a minute, let me check some things," Tonya said, as she made the rounds, ensuring that lights and appliances were all turned off. She walked out with Lee, locking the door behind her.

"I guess Jake has already left?" Lee asked.

"He stayed over with Kevin, after the game last night."

"Figures," Lee said, smiling, "Those two are mighty tight."

Lee drove them to a small diner, and Tonya and Lee shared a nice quiet breakfast together, leaving about 10:00 AM. Tonya had no idea where Lee was taking her.

Roger woke up just about 10:00 AM, relieved his bladder and headed to the kitchen and poured a glass of juice. He took a second to note that his Dad’s car was gone. He then heard his Dad’s car pull into the drive and thought nothing of it, until he noticed that Tonya was with him, and he’s standing in the kitchen, naked! He and his Dad never had any concern over seeing each other naked, but he’s not wishing for Tonya to see him this way!

Roger quickly sat the juice down and hustled up the stairs to his room and dressed, then returned back downstairs. Lee was escorting Tonya around the outside of the home, pointing out different features.

"It’s a lovely home, Lee," Tonya said.

"Tonya, " Lee explained, "Sandra and I had this home built to our specifications. We had planned to have an in-ground swimming pool installed here, next to the deck. We didn’t get it done—before—it—happened. I should have done it anyway, for Roger’s benefit."

"I’m sorry, Lee," Tonya lamented, "I can tell that you still have a lot of pain, even after five years."

"I think Roger has suffered, even more that I have," Lee stated, choking up, "he was only twelve years old when—it—happened. Let me show you the inside." Lee escorted Tonya into the kitchen, where Roger sat at the table, still nursing that glass of juice.

"Hi Roger," Tonya spoke warmly.

Roger, shocking Tonya, jumped up and wrapped his arms around Tonya, giving her a very warm and affectionate hug, "It’s very

good to see you, Tonya."

Lee was pleasantly surprised to see Roger’s affection toward Tonya. He then showed Tonya the upstairs, pointing out the master bedroom, with the attached full bath, Roger’s bedroom, the shared bathroom, with two lavatories, and the unused spare bedroom.

The master bedroom held a queen size bed, and both of the other bedrooms had full sized beds, and all of the bedrooms were spacious. Tonya loved Lee and Roger’s home, which was much nicer and larger than her rented house. Returning to the kitchen, Tonya believed it was a chef’s dream. In addition to the reasonably large kitchen table, there was also a very nice dining room that merged into the living room.

"Follow me please," Lee instructed, leading Tonya through another door from the kitchen into the large Den, which, like the living room contained a large flat-screen TV, another Sofa, a desk and a number of built-in bookcases. They returned to the kitchen.

"Do you like our house, Tonya?" Roger asked.

"You have a beautiful home, Roger," Tonya replied.

"Tonya," Roger stated, "don’t you see that there is something glaringly missing? This house needs a—a—woman’s touch! It’s a nice home, but a good woman could turn this empty house into a beautiful loving home."

"Roger!" Lee exclaimed, "What are you suggesting?"

"Dad," Roger explained, "you and Tonya care very deeply for each other, I can see it in your eyes. You need to come together, as a loving couple."

"I don’t think I’m ready to consider marriage again," Tonya stated, "at least not yet."

"Me either, Son," Lee said, "we’re just getting to know each other."

"I didn’t say you had to get married—just form a domestic partnership," Roger said, "All the advantages of being a married couple without all the legalities. I can picture Tonya as a loving stepmother, and Dad, you’d make Jake a wonderful stepfather, and Jake and I would become stepbrothers. I could handle that."

Lee, chuckling, "I’m not sure we could handle it, that would be a major step—for all of us. It’s not exactly like deciding whether to buy a pair of shoes. I’m not adverse to giving it some serious consideration though. What do you think, babe?"

"It’s a lot to consider," Tonya replied, "but it would be nice to have a good man to sleep with—every night. I do have a man around the house, but he’s only sixteen, and I’m not about to sleep with him!" Then, grinning, "He’s not prone to sleeping with women anyway!"

Roger, grinning, "I wouldn’t want to sleep with him either, but I’d not mind sharing my home with him. I think it would be cool."

"Son," Lee stated, "It would be a lot to consider, but we’ll talk about it. Don’t expect an answer today, but we will have an answer, eventually."

Roger is dying to get together with Jake. He has done about all he can do from this end. If he can get Jake to work on Tonya from Jake’s end, between the two of them, they just might get this union to happen.

* * * * * *

It’s Thursday, January 24, and the day before Dominic’s Birthday. Julian had no afternoon class but Jeff had a lab that finished at 4:00 PM. They met at their dorm room, and headed off to Toys-R-Us to find a new toy for Dominic.

Both boys were certain that Dom didn’t have a grader, and they found a beauty. They know that Dom has a real liking for construction and demolition equipment. It was just a bit under thirty dollars, and they bought that, and some birthday wrapping paper, and returned to their dorm just in time to go to the dining hall for dinner.

After dinner Thursday, they wrapped the gift, and packed what clothes they needed to take, placing their clothes and the gift in the trunk of Jeff’s car.

Julian’s last class on Friday would finish at 4:00, and J&J decided to eat at the dining hall before leaving for Dunbar. Julian called his Mom, and told her they wouldn’t be home in time for dinner Friday evening and would be coming in late.

It was just a little past 5:00 PM on Friday afternoon when J&J pulled away from campus, headed for Dunbar. It was just past 9:00 PM when they arrived at the White’s home. They dragged in their luggage (and their soiled clothes that needed washing) and left the gift in the trunk.

Vi smiled as she started doing the boys laundry, guessing that the boys felt she would do a better job than the coin-ops on campus. Maybe they’re right, she does them cheaper anyway. Sam and Dom were already in bed and sleeping when J&J arrived.

Vi had bought a small sheet cake with cartoon characters on it that stated ‘Happy Birthday Dominic’ and a big ‘3’ in the center with no candles on it, yet. She stashed it on top of the fridge, out of sight.

Vi warmed up some leftovers from dinner and served the boys a snack. She and Art chatted with J&J while they willingly put away the leftovers. Shortly after 11:00 they all went to bed, J&J stripping to their birthday suits, as usual.

About 8:30 AM on Saturday morning J&J were awakened by a little girl pouncing on their bed. Of course the loving arms came from under the covers, and hugged Sam, and the kisses flowed like water. Sam did something she’d never done before, kissing both of her big brothers on their lips! J&J had to chase Sam out of their room, in order to slide out of bed and pull on their boxers.

Art and J&J sat around the table in their underwear, enjoying breakfast together with Sam and Dom both present. Vi informed the boys that tonight was to be a family affair, and the only outside guest would be Eric. Eric had been invited, as he and Dom seem to like each other a lot, and of course, Eric is like Sam's boyfriend. Sam and Eric are like two peas in a pod, and nearly inseparable. Vi is planning Dom’s Birthday dinner early, about 4:00 PM.

As Vi was planning an early dinner, she served a light lunch of a sandwich and soup about noon. J&J decided to take a nap after lunch, and took Dom to bed with them. They both cuddled Dom between them and all three boys fell asleep. Vi snuk into the boys room with her phone and captured a cute photo of the three boys snoozing together. They all slept peacefully until almost 3:00 PM when Dom woke Julian up because he needed to tinkle.

Dom was excited to show Julian the new trick he’d learned, and pulled Julian into the bathroom. Dom pulled a little stool from under the sink and pushed it in front of the toilet. He then stepped onto the stool, shoved his britches down and tinkled into the toilet, holding his little penis to direct the stream. Julian grinned.

"See Yule," Dom stated proudly, "I can tinkle like a big boy!"

"Awesome, Dom!" Julian remarked, "I’m very proud of you."

Dom, beaming, flushed the toilet and put the stool back under the sink. No lie here, Julian was very proud of his little brother’s accomplishment. Julian held Dom up, so he could wash his hands, but had to hand him a towel to dry them. We likely need a towel rod that is not so high from the floor.

Jeff, coming out of the bedroom, "Baby, we gotta teach Dom to blow out candles." Dom was looking at J&J like they were speaking a foreign language.

"Why for?" Dom asked.

J&J spent the next ten minutes trying to explain to Dom what birthdays are, and how they work. And then about we have a party when someone has a birthday, and about the candles on a cake. Getting some spare candles and some matches from Vi, they demonstrated to Dom how we take a deep breath, and blow the flame off the candles.

Jeff held a candle, Julian lit it, and then showed Dom how to take a breath and blow out the flame. Dom wanted to try it, and was able to successfully blow out the flame. He thought it was fun. They then did it again, with two candles. J&J believed that Dom now had the technique down. Julian told Dom that, because he was turning three years old, there would be three candles on his birthday cake that would need to be blown out.

Eric bounced in the door, as usual without knocking, and carrying a wrapped package. Art relieved Eric of the package and took it into the living room. Eric headed toward Dom, who was already sitting in his hi-chair.

"Happy Birthday, Dominic," Eric said, planting a loving kiss on Dom’s cheek.

"Tanks, Arick," Dom said, still not sure what this is all about.

After Eric and Sam shared a hug, they both sat together on one side of the table. J&J took seats on both sides of Dom’s hi-chair. Vi placed a large dish of baked Mac and Cheese in the center of the table, and then a platter of Pork Roast, and a dish of creamed cauliflower and a bowl of fried apples.

Art fixed a plate for the Birthday Boy and set in on Dom’s tray, and everyone dug in. Eric was unfamiliar with cauliflower and took only a tiny amount onto his plate, but then, after tasting it, went back for more. Dominic really liked the fried apples, and ate those all up first, then ate the rest of his food.

"Sit tight everyone," Vi stated, while she gathered up the dirty plates, and retrieved the cake from on top of the fridge. She stuck three candles into it, close together, only about one inch apart. She lit the candles, and while she held the cake over the table, everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dom.

Vi set the cake in front of Dom, and J&J told him to blow out the candles. Dom took a deep breath, and successfully blew out all three of them, and everyone clapped and cheered. Poor Dom is still totally confused as to what this is all about. Dom, being the ‘birthday boy’ was served his cake first, and then Vi placed cake on small plates and gave everyone else a slice.

As soon as J&J finished eating their cake, Jeff made a quick trip to his car and retrieved the pretty package from the trunk. Everyone was now in the living room, and Eric had given Dom his gift, explaining that this was Dom’s birthday gift from him, and Dom was tearing off the paper, exposing a foot long fire engine. Dom smiled widely, as this was his first fire engine! Dom ran over and gave Eric a loving ‘thank you’ kiss. Eric was happy that he’d made a good choice for the gift.

Dom was then opening the packages from his Mommy and Daddy, and they were soft, and didn’t feel like toys. They weren’t toys, but he still liked them. One package contained a six pack of little boys sized underpants, with flies in the front! He’d previously only had training pants, and they had no fly.

Opening the second soft package uncovered two playsuits with matching t-shirts and shorts. One was red and the other blue. Dom examined the shorts, and smiled when he realized they had zippers. Now he can really tinkle like big boys, without having to shove his pants down, he can use the flies for their intended purpose. He quickly thanked Mommy and Daddy for them, giving both Vi and Art kisses and hugs.

Now Dom diverted his attention to the larger package that Jeff had brought in from his car. J&J told Dom that this was from his big brothers. Dom has learned, between Christmas and now his Birthday, how to quickly remove wrapping paper. Five minutes later a happy Dominic was ‘leveling’ all of the imaginary piles of sand and gravel that were all over the living room carpet, using his new grader. Dom happily gave his big brother’s loving kisses. Dom has indeed had a very Happy Birthday, now a Three Year Old!

"Dom," Julian asked, "how old are you?"

Dom, thinking for a minute, "Three?"

"Right, Dom," Julian replied, "so when anyone asks you how old you are, you can tell them you are three." Dom grinned. After the gifts were opened, Eric was preparing to go home.

"Mommy Vi," Eric stated, "Thank you for inviting me to share Dominic’s Birthday, I had a lot of fun."

"You’re very welcome, Eric," Vi said, "I think we feel like you’re a part of our family, and I’m glad you came."

Eric, giving J&J both a hug, "I guess I’ll see you guys, the next time you’re home, I love you both."

"We love you too, Eric," Julian said, "Thanks for coming to our little brother’s Birthday Party.

Eric and Sam shared a hug, and then Eric gave Dom a kiss.

"Bye, Arick," Dom said, "an tank you." Eric left.

"Eric’s a pretty sweet little boy," Art said, "I can’t help but love him, almost like one of our own."

"I’m really glad than our two youngsters get along so well with him," Vi replied, "I’m a little surprised at how much he likes Dominic, considering their age difference."

"I think the attraction is quite mutual," Art stated. The truth of the matter is that Dominic is a love hog, he likes almost anyone that shows him love and affection! He is such a cute and sweet little boy that few people can resist hugging and kissing him.

Just before the children were put to bed, Vi made a pot of hot cocoa, and the family sat around the table, enjoying hot cocoa and another slice of Dominic’s Birthday Cake. Shortly after 11:00 the adults all headed to their respective beds for the night.

Sunday morning the family enjoyed breakfast and lunch together. After lunch, J&J prepared to head back to campus. About 1:30 PM the usual sad departure ritual took place. It was uncertain when J&J would be returning to Dunbar, as they had committed to spending Easter with Jeff’s side of the family. They might even be spending Easter weekend with Evan, Julie and Christopher, if Evan does indeed get Chris that full size bed that he could share with J&J.

* * * * * *

Kevin has a home game Tuesday night, and he and Jake went to the DMV immediately after school and set up an appointment for Jake to take his driving test on Thursday afternoon. They planned on cutting out of school early on Thursday. Kevin has practice on Mondays and Wednesdays, games on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Thursday is the only day he can really go with Jake to do his test. After leaving the DMV, Jake drove he and Kevin to his home, as Tonya was planning an early dinner for the boys. Jake was going to leave with Kevin for the game that night, and the boys planned to come back to Tonya’s for the night.

They arrived at the school about 7:00 PM, half an hour before tip-off. Jake accompanied KC to the locker room and watched, as his boyfriend transformed into a basketball player. While Kevin pulled on his jock strap, Jake fought the temptation to fondle his boyfriend’s beautiful prick. KC has become less concerned about his team members and just before he and the rest of the team headed out to the gym for warm ups, he and Jake shared a loving kiss. Three or four of his teammates observed, grinning, but not a word was uttered.

The Lions headed out to the gym for warm ups, and Jake headed to the spectator’s entrance, paid his student admission and sat in his usual place to watch the game. Just about two minutes after sitting down, Roger plopped down beside him, and threw his arm around Jake’s shoulders in a warm, sideways hug.

"Jake," Roger asked, "what do you think of the relationship between your Mom and my Dad?"

"Well," Jake replied, "I can’t deny that there is definitely a pretty strong attraction between them. I kind of think they could make a beautiful couple."

"Saturday morning Dad brought Tonya to our home, and showed her around," Roger stated. We had a chat, and I can picture your Mom as a step-mom. I think we could all make a great family together, my Dad and Tonya, and you and me. They may not realize it, but I think my Dad and your Mom need each other."

"This is uncanny," Jake said, "did you know that Lee and Mom slept together Saturday night at our house?"

"I’m not surprised," Roger replied, smiling, "Dad text’d me, and told me he was out for the night. Did they—do anything?"

"I don’t know," Jake answered, "and I couldn’t be crass enough to ask. Kevin asked me how I would feel, if they got married, and I told him I thought it would be pretty cool. Kevin thinks that Lee would make me a great step dad."

"Jake," Roger stated, smiling, "I think our minds are on the same channel, but I need your help. I’m working on my Dad, but I need a cupid in your house to work on Tonya! Are you game?"

Jake, grinning, "Do you really need to ask? I think this is something we both want, and if we succeed, we would become stepbrothers. We only have two bedrooms, you and I would maybe have to sleep together."

"No way!" Roger exclaimed, "but our house is bigger, and newer, and has three bedrooms, you could have your own bedroom, for you and Kevin."

"Do you think your Dad would let Kevin and me sleep together?"

"Jake," Roger replied, "that would not even be an issue. Dad is one of the most open-minded and gay friendly adults that I know. I also know that he happens to like both you and Kevin a lot, and he has absolutely nothing against your relationship with Kevin, or even my close friendship with both of you." Jake grinned.

"I’ll put cupid to work," Jake stated, grinning, "starting tomorrow!" Both boys shared a high five, and then got into the game. After the cheerleaders did their last routine, Gina came and sat with Roger and Jake for the last of the game. Gina, still in her cheerleader’s uniform took off with Roger, and Jake headed to the locker room to wait for Kevin to shower and change. Kevin and Jake headed to the soda shop, enjoyed sodas together then headed to Tonya’s for the night. Before retiring, they informed Tonya of their plan to cut out of school early on Thursday for Jake’s road test.

* * * * * *

Wednesday afternoon when classes ended, Kevin, Jake and Roger all headed to the boys locker room, Kevin to put on his practice uniform, along with a dozen other team members, Jake and Roger putting on their workout clothes, the latter pair heading to the exercise room. Jake and Roger finished their workout before the team was finished with their practice, and they both went back to the locker room and stripped for their showers, again stepping under the first two showerheads.

Jake is still fascinated with Roger’s uncut pecker, and while the two boys showered, and washed each other’s backs, Jake couldn’t resist giving Roger’s uncut pecker a playful cuff. Roger, grinning, returned the favor, and both boys snickered. They were done with their showers at about the time most of the team members started to enter the shower stall.

They dried off, then headed to their lockers to dress. Roger bid Jake goodbye and headed out to go home. Jake finished dressing and sat on the bench right in front of his and Kevin’s lockers to wait for his boyfriend to finish showering and get dressed.

Four or five of the other team members dried, and then casually walked in front of Jake, displaying their maleness only inches in front of Jake’s face. It seemed to Jake that these boys wanted to give Jake a close-up view of their handsome peckers, and a couple of them even winked at Jake while they passed. They could easily have passed behind him, instead of in front of him. Whatever the boy’s reasoning might have been, Jake appreciated the free show. Maybe these boys are just proud of their anatomy, and like to show it off. Neither Jake nor any of the boys spoke a word.

Kevin, now dried, came to the lockers and proceeded to dress, and he and Jake left together. On the way out of the school, Jake told Kevin about what those boys did, and Kevin grinned.

"Baby," Kevin stated, "I’m pretty certain that they are all straight, but they know that we are gay. Even straight boys like to get head, and they might have hoped that you would make them an offer. Did they have nice cocks?"

"Yep," Jake admitted, smiling, "but not as nice as my boyfriends!"

On the way to Tonya’s house, Jake explained to Kevin, the conversation he and Roger had discussed the night before, at the ball game. He told Kevin that Roger had told him that he had suggested to his Dad and Tonya that they form a domestic partnership. Kevin smiled, liking the idea.

"You know baby" Kevin stated, "what you and I have could be considered a domestic partnership. We only date each other, and we sleep together much of the time, we have sex, pretty much when we feel like it, but we’re a long way from marriage. I really believe that your Mom and Lee belong together. If cupid needs some help, he just picked up an accomplice." Jake smiled.

Tonya served the boys a nice dinner soon after they arrived. After dinner Kevin opened up a new conversation.

"Tonya, how do you really feel toward Lee?" Kevin asked.

"Well," Tonya replied, caught completely off guard, "I do like him, I like him a lot, what brought that up?"

"Do you think you might love him?" Kevin asked.

"Kevin!" Tonya exclaimed, "Lee and I haven’t known each other that long, it takes time to fall in love."

"Roger told me that Lee likes you a lot too." Jake stated, "He told me that he suggested that you guys form a domestic partnership, and I think that’s a wonderful idea, we could be one big happy family."

"What’s with you guys," Tonya asked, "trying to get your parents married off?"

"We think you two need each other," Kevin said, "you and Lee have both spent too many years alone. We know you like each other enough to spend the night together, Saturday night."

"We didn’t do anything!" Tonya exclaimed.

"Mom," Jake said, "we’re not accusing you of anything, whether you did anything or not is your business, anyway. We just know there are some feelings between you two, and we want to see those feelings grow."

"Tonya, if you and Lee were to live together, you just might fall in love," Kevin stated, "and if that happens, you can tie the knot some place down the line. If it doesn’t work out, you can part ways."

"Nothing ventured, nothing gained," Jake added, "Mom, you would make Roger a wonderful step mom, and I think Lee would make me an awesome step dad. I haven’t seen the house, but Roger seems to think that maybe you and I could move in with him and his Dad, and I would even have my own room. He says that most likely Kevin could even sleep with me there. I know that neither Roger or his Dad are homophobes."

"I have seen the house, many times," Kevin said, "and it is a beautiful house. Roger and I used to sleep over together, lots of times, until he decided he was too straight to sleep with me. We’re still the best of friends though, even if he is straight." Tonya and Jake both grinned.

"There has been no decision made," Tonya said, "but you guys have convinced me that Lee and I need to discuss this possibility in a lot more detail."

"I know one thing for sure," Kevin stated, smiling, "If you and Lee decide to try this different lifestyle, there would be two less lonely people in this world!"

"And two very happy teenage boys!" Jake added.

Kevin and Jake headed to bed about 10:30 PM, and Tonya shortly thereafter. Tonya made a call to Lee after retiring, and told him that they needed get together to discuss some important matters. Lee told Tonya he would pick her up for dinner at 5:30 Thursday.

* * * * * *

Tonya was aware that Jake’s driver’s test was scheduled for Thursday afternoon, and informed the boys at breakfast time that Lee was picking her up for dinner at 5:30 that evening. She wished Jake good luck on his test.

Jake’s appointment for the road test was at 4:00 PM Thursday and he was told he needed to be in by 3:00 PM to take the written test. He needed to pass that before he would be permitted to take the road test. At 2:30 PM Kevin and Jake left the school and headed to the DMV. Kevin waited nervously while Jake took his written test, only missing two questions, out of the fifty. He was allowed to miss up to five. The lady called Jake up, told him he had passed, took Jake’s mug shot, and told him to wait over in the waiting area for the tester to take him out for the road test.

Jake was holding Kevin’s hand tightly while they waited. Finally the testing guy approached them, verifying Kevin’s documentation and told Kevin where to park the car for the test. The man gave the car an inspection, insuring all the lights worked, checked the tires and the horn. Kevin stood by the building, while Jake and the testing guy entered the car, the tester in the passenger seat and Jake behind the wheel. As per the tester’s instructions, Jake drove off and the car disappeared.

Fifteen minutes later they returned to the parking spot. The tester informed Jake that he would no longer be able to drive until he received his license in the mail, which should take seven to ten days. He shook both Jake’s and Kevin’s hands, and went on to the next victim. Kevin resumed his seat behind the wheel and Jake slid into the passenger seat.

"Baby," Kevin stated, "since your Mom is having dinner with Lee tonight, I think we should celebrate the passing of your road test with a pizza! Let’s go to Vinnie’s."

"Why not," Jake responded, grinning, "It’s only the best pizza in town!" Kevin drove them to Vinnie’s and the hostess seated them at a booth. They elected to sit together on one side of the booth. Two minutes later Thomas arrived, and sat across from them. (Yes, Thomas, one of KC’s teammates)

"Hi KC, Jakie," Thomas said, "I was told I had to wait on you guys tonight, what would you guys like to drink?"

"Pepsi for me," Kevin said, "and a Dew for my boyfriend."

Thomas grinned at Kevin’s ever so casual reference to Jake.

"Be right back with your drinks," Thomas said, winking at Jake.

Thomas, returning with their drinks, "I lied, I told my manager that you guys are friends of mine, and I asked to be your server. How is everything going for you two?"

"Not too bad, Thomas," KC replied, "how long have you been working here?"

"About two, no, three months," Thomas answered, "It’s kind of a fun place to work. We do need a couple more servers, in case one of you are looking for a part time job."

"We’re celebrating tonight," KC said, "we just came from the DMV, and Jake just passed his road test!"

"Awesome, Dude!" Thomas exclaimed, holding his hand up to Jake, inviting a high five. Jake and Thomas’s hands met with a slap, and Jake grinned.

Thomas took their pizza order, and, leaving their booth, he threw a smile back at them. Thomas is likely straight, but he has shown support to KC, and both KC and Jake feel comfortable around him.

Thomas, and his buddy Zach, were the two boys at the New Years Eve party that said they’d vote Kevin and Jake to be the cutest couple there. That vote never took place, so nobody ever won.

Jake, when Thomas delivered their pizza, "Thomas, now that I’ve passed my road test, I’m gonna want to get a car. I know my Mom can’t afford to help me much, so I’m in the market for a job. I think I’d like to work here, if you could get me an application."

Thomas, smiling, "I’ll bring you one, when I bring your check."

Thomas took excellent care of them, never letting their glasses become empty. When they were ready to leave the pizzeria, Thomas lay their ticket on the table, along with an employment application, and both boys divvied up five-dollar tips. Neither of them noticed the big red VIP written on the ticket.

"Jake," Thomas stated, smiling, "Put me down as a personal reference and I’ll give you the best reference I could give anybody. If Vinnie decides to hire you, we’ll be working together, and I might even be the one to train you. By the way, my last name is Redbone."

"What kind of name is that?" KC asked.

"Native American," Thomas replied, "my great grandfather was full blooded Sioux Indian." Then, grinning, "I think the biggest part of the Indian left in me is the name, but I am proud to be at least partly Native American." They went to the cashier to pay.

"Oh," the cashier said, "you guys are VIP’s, that means you get a ten percent discount off your meal." Kevin paid the ticket, minus the ten percent, and smiled. Thomas did them a favor, mighty nice of him. KC and Jake’s respect for Thomas just elevated. Thomas just might be a better friend than they had thought.

The boys headed home to Tonya’s house, anxious to tell her that Jake had passed his road test. They would need to wait, evidently Tonya was still out with Lee, but it was still early, only 7:00 PM.

* * * * * *

Tonya and Lee had made a mutual decision to follow their Son’s suggestions, and at least give a domestic partnership a chance. Neither Tonya nor Lee would commit to saying they were in love with each other, but they both admitted that they were strongly attracted to each other. Maybe, as the boys had suggested, if they lived together for a while as a family, love would develop. Only time will tell, and time can overcome many obstacles, and heal many injuries, including emotional damage.

Tonya had stated, even on the night that she and Lee first met, that her number one priority was Jake. Lee respects her for that commitment and would never want his desire for Tonya to take precedence over Jake’s welfare. The same would apply toward Roger. If this plan to form a domestic partnership would mean any kind of hardship for either of the boys, Lee and Tonya wouldn’t want it to take place. Truth be told, ALL of the boys have encouraged it, including Kevin, whose only connection is that Jake is his boyfriend. Kevin has his own loving and stable family.

Tonya’s current lease expired the end of December, and she has continued it on a month to month since then, having paid January’s and February’s rent. If she were to move, she needs to give her landlord a one-month notice. If Tonya and Lee could make a decision soon enough, they could make the move as early as the end of February.

Moving furniture and appliances wouldn’t even be an issue as Lee’s home is completely furnished and has all needed appliances. Most of the furniture and all of the major appliances in Tonya’s house are owned by the landlord. Tonya would want to take some small kitchen appliances, and cookware, and probably a TV. Most of the packing would be hers and Jake’s clothing and personal effects. Everything needing to be moved could be accomplished easily in a day.

Lee and Tonya have worked out most of the details—they’re going to give it a try! They are going to keep it a secret from the boys, until about a week before the move, just in case they change their minds, but that seems unlikely. Lee and Tonya are both looking forward to their new relationship, and their combined family. Tomorrow Tonya will be submitting her notice of vacating the house, effective the last day of February.

* * * * * *

Back on campus J&J are making plans to celebrate Jeff’s twenty-first birthday on February 22 nd. The 22^nd falls on a Friday so they’re planning the Birthday Bash for Saturday, the 23^rd at the cabin. They are planning to invite only about a dozen of their closest friends, most of who are of drinking age. Jeff plans on getting legally drunk, but likely will not be the only one to get drunk.

They are planning to start the bash about 2:00 PM on Saturday afternoon and going until late:30! J&J have drawn up a map and directions, which they’ve made several copies of, so the guest’s can find their way to the cabin.

J&J will be sleeping in the upstairs bedroom that night. Not wishing anyone to be returning to campus in an intoxicated state and taking a chance on getting a DUI, or worse, being involved in an accident, they are inviting all their guests to bring a sleeping bag and sleep over at the cabin.

Several of the boys have stated they will supply some beer—there should be no shortage of alcohol that night! Jeff’s close friends, Matt and Cliff, are loaning J&J their large coolers and donating bags of ice to keep the beverages cool.

The weather is still cool (this is still February) and the cabin has no electricity so J&J plan to fire up the big wood stove in the cabin for heat, and probably to make coffee on Sunday morning. They have accumulated a total of three LED lanterns to give them some light, plus a couple of flashlights. Jeff has a battery-operated boom box and intends to buy some extra batteries so they’ll have some music.

Will J&J dance naked in the rain again? Unlikely—it’s too damned cold for that!

J&J have most of the plans for the party in line. They still need to figure what to have for food, but they still have a couple more weeks before the Birthday Bash!

To be continued…………….