Warning:
This story is fiction - all names were made up. So if there is anyone out there with these names, I don't know them. If you do not like the idea of male relationships, then please do not read any further.
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A Voice from The Past
Chapter 9
Andy and Jimmy got to know each other really well since that night in Jimmy's room. Andy had stayed for a couple more hours, talking with Jimmy about his family life. Tony was never mentioned again, because Andy thought that was for another time. He needed Jimmy to know that he was there for him as a friend. He had wanted so many times to go see Lt. McDowell, but Jimmy had asked him not to go. Andy knew that he had to convince Jimmy that he sincerely meant that he wanted them to be friends, so he had not gone to see the Lieutenant. Two weeks had passed since that night in Jimmy's room. Andy continued visiting with Jimmy, and slowly the bond between them was developing. The weekend was just three days away, so Andy talked with Mrs. Caldwell about having Jimmy spend the weekend with him. She didn't see any problems, but only if Jimmy agreed. There could be no force, and all of this had to be Jimmy's choice. If he said NO, then `no' it is.
"Hello, Jimmy," Andy said, knocking on the door.
"Andy, hello, how are you doing?" Jimmy asked, smiling.
"I'm good! Listen, I want to talk to you about something, and the decision is yours, okay" Andy said.
"Sure, Andy, what is it?" Jimmy asked.
"I was thinking... that maybe you could come spend the weekend at my house," Andy said.
Jimmy just sat there looking at Andy. "You really want me to come to your house?" Jimmy asked.
"Yes, I do...we do. Melinda would like to meet you, and I think you will like Steven," Andy said.
"I don't know! Are you absolutely sure? Do you think your wife really wants me there?" Jimmy asked, with tears forming in his eyes.
"Yes, Jimmy, she does; now don't start crying. We would love to have you for the weekend," Andy said.
"Okay, I'll spend the weekend, if you're sure," Jimmy said, somewhat hesitantly.
"This will be great! I'll be here to get you about noon on Friday," Andy said.
The next few days went by quickly. Jimmy was excited about going to spend the weekend with Andy. At the same time, he was nervous about meeting the rest of Andy's family. Jimmy had really grown fond of Andy, but still found it hard to believe that someone would really want him around.
"Jimmy, you ready to get out of here?" Andy asked, tapping on the door.
"I sure am!" Jimmy said.
"I thought we could get some lunch, then head home," Andy said.
"I don't have any money, Andy," Jimmy said.
"Jimmy, please don't worry about that; it's my treat. You can pick up the tab next time," Andy laughingly said. "I don't want you to think about anything but having a good time. Steven is really looking forward to meeting you. My brother Tony and his boyfriend will be over tonight," Andy said.
"Thank you, Andy," Jimmy said, hugging Andy with tears in his eyes.
They went to a local restaurant for lunch, enjoyed each other's company, talking about anything and everything. The only topic not discussed was Jimmy's father.
They left the restaurant, and after a short drive, they arrived at Andy's house. "Jimmy, you okay?" Andy asked.
"I'm not sure about this. What if they don't like me? Jimmy asked.
"Jimmy, things will be fine; everyone will love you. If there are any problems, I won't ask you again. I just want you to feel like part of my family," Andy said, putting his hand on Jimmy's shoulder.
Walking in the house, Jimmy could hardly believe what he saw. It was beautiful, and had two stories with four bedrooms and three baths. Jimmy thought, in the back of his mind, how he would love to live here. `Stop thinking like that, Jimmy; you know you will never live here with them Andy is just trying to be nice.'
"Jimmy, you can come on in," Andy said, breaking Jimmy's thoughts.
"Thanks, Andy. This is a nice house," he said.
"Thanks. I'll show you around after you me everyone. Mindy! I'm home," Andy yelled.
"Okay, honey, I'll be right there," Mindy said.
"Please come on in the living room and sit down. Would you like something to drink?" Andy asked.
"Yes, sir, thank you," Jimmy said.
"Jimmy, I want you to make yourself at home here," Andy said.
"Andy, Honey, I'm glad your home," Mindy said, kissing Andy.
"Jimmy, I want you to meet my wife, Melinda, but we call her Mindy," Andy said.
"Hello, Jimmy; nice to meet you. Welcome to our home," Mindy said.
"Thank you, ma'am," Jimmy said.
"Sweetie, is Steven still down for his nap," Andy asked.
"Yes, he is, but he'll be up soon. How has your day been going, Jimmy?" Mindy asked.
"It's been great, ma'am," Jimmy answered.
"Please, Jimmy, you can call me Mindy," Mindy said.
Mindy, while you and Jimmy get acquainted, I'm going to get him something to drink. I'll be right back," Andy said.
After he returned, Andy said,
"Honey, I'm just going to talk with Jimmy while we wait for Steven to wake up."
"Okay, I'll be in the kitchen if you needed anything. Jimmy, welcome again," Mindy said, leaving the room.
"Jimmy, I need to talk with you about something, but I don't won't you getting upset," Andy said.
"Okay, is something wrong?" Jimmy asked, looking worried.
"No! Not really wrong. It's about your father," Andy said.
"Dad, what about Dad?" Jimmy asked.
"Do you know someone named Travis Wilson?" Andy asked.
"Travis Wilson? I'm not sure. Why, who is he?" Jimmy asked, trying to think of who he could be.
"Well, he works at the same precinct as your father and me. He had been your father's partner for the longest time. Then something happened, and they weren't partners anymore." Andy said.
"Okay, I think I know who he is. What does he have to do with me? What do you want to talk about?" Jimmy asked.
"Travis came to see me yesterday. He had been visiting your father. Your father wants to see you, Jimmy. He somehow found out that I have been visiting you, and he had Travis come talk with me about you coming to see him," Andy said.
"Is he crazy? I don't want to see him! He killed Jeremy! I never want to see him! I hope he never gets out," Jimmy said, with a tears rolling down his cheeks.
Andy walked over to Jimmy and gave a big bear hug. As the door bell rang, Steven came running in the living room.
"Daddy, you home," Steven yelled, running into the room.
"Hey, Baby, did you sleep well?" Andy asked.
"Yes. Who this?" Steven asked, looking at Jimmy.
"This is a friend of Daddy's. His name is Jimmy," Andy said.
"Hi, Jimmy, me be friend to?" Steven said, smiling at Jimmy.
"Hi! Steven, I would like to be your friend, also," Jimmy said.
"Andy, your brother is here," Mindy said, from the kitchen.
"Tony, Jason; good to see you; come on in," Andy said, hugging Tony and shaking hands with Jason.
"It's been awhile! How have you been?" Tony asked.
"Things are good. I would like to you meet someone. This is Jimmy. I met him when I started going to The Hideaway," Andy said. "Jimmy, this is my brother Tony, and his boyfriend Jason."
"Jimmy, it's good to meet you," Tony said.
"Hello, nice to meet you, too," Jimmy said, shying away behind Andy.
"Jimmy, they are not going to hurt you. You can trust them," Andy said.
They all spent a couple of hours getting to know Jimmy, who seemed to be having a good time, laughing and joking around with everyone else, like he had known them forever.
"Honey, dinners ready," Mindy said, coming into the living room.
"Great! I'm starved," Andy said, showing them to the dining room.
Dinner went great, with everyone getting along, and Jimmy being comfortable, talking freely with Tony and Jason. They even made plans to hang out, while Andy was at work. Andy thought it would be good for Jimmy to be around Tony and Jason. With dinner coming to a close, Andy was going to see if he could get Jimmy to see his Dad.
"Jimmy, come on and I'll show you where you will be sleeping," Andy said, after saying goodnight to Tony and Jason.
"Me come too daddy?" Steven excitedly said.
"Sure, Steven, you can come show Jimmy where he will sleep," Andy said.
Jimmy and Steven started behaving like brothers. Steven took Jimmy's hand and led him up the stairs. Jimmy was starting to really believe he could be a part of this family. He did not have school the next week, so he spent the entire week with Andy's family. Steven became his shadow that week. Jimmy really didn't mind; he liked being around the little guy. Andy came into Steven's room one day, and found Jimmy on floor playing cars with Steven; it was a site to see for Andy. Jimmy had met Andy's Mom and Dad, and his sister as well. Everyone really liked Jimmy. One evening, after Steven and Jimmy had gone to bed, Andy was cuddled on the couch with Mindy, and brought up a topic he has been thinking about. They talked about the idea of bringing Jimmy into their home on a permanent basis. While they were expecting another baby, Mindy was all for it. Andy still tried to get Jimmy to go see his Dad, but, so far, he had not succeeded, and couldn't get him to agree.
"Hello, I'm Officer Cooper, and I would like to see Lt. McDowell, please," Andy said.
"Let me see if you can see him," The Officer said.
After waiting a couple of minutes, the officer returned. Andy was shown to the room where he would meet with the Lieutenant. A couple of minutes later, the door opened and Andy came face to face with Lieutenant Daniel McDowell.
To be continued