Chapter 81
We lazed around all day, John and Ray were at work so Con and I will pick Ted up and take him to his footy practice. Con and I both were laying on the floor watching our sons sleep. He had sung a lullaby to them and we watched as their eyes closed for yet another good rest.
He got a phone call around two and walked out to the back yard so he didn't disturb them, but when he got back he was red in the face. He got down on the floor again and looked at me.
"What's up?"
"That was the manager of Melbourne's Crown casino wanting to book me for a month of shows. I told him to ring Marty but he insisted he had tried that with no joy, so he thought he would ring me directly. Eight concerts, I suppose Marty wants to talk to me about it first."
"You can do it if you want Con, it's local and you have done it before and there were no dramas then."
"I will think about it Brent, I wanted to retire to be with you and the boys."
"You are Con, it's a job every daddy has one, except me. You leave at four and are back home by midnight, easy for you."
"Are you trying to get rid of me?"
"No Con, you're an artist, don't completely shut your fans down. You know people will fly in from all over the world to watch you perform. Have a crack at it, maybe they will offer you a permanent residency."
"I will think about it and go see Marty and see what they are offering, more money for the boys I think Brent."
"Good, because they need more money, Conner," I smirked.
When they came in we sat with Ray and nutted out a plan for the kids. He had printed my balances out and I nearly fell off my seat, there was money coming in from everywhere. Go Ship, Go Shipping, my shares, and a company called Entertainment limited was depositing big amounts every month. I, of course, didn't say a thing at the time, but I figured Conner had something to do with it.
We decided to give the boys the same as Teddy has, which is now in the millions, and Ray will look after it. Teddy's private fortune consisted of his everyday school bank account, his shares with Bubby, his nanna's shops, and his piggy bank, I had no idea what was in it. His hidden fortune Ray handled, that was money Conner and the granddads had given freely to him when he came to live with us.
"I am going to start a property portfolio for Ted and his brothers Brent, just some flats and a few houses in the suburbs, get them going with property first, then we can talk about development properties."
"It's too much for you to handle Ray, why don't you hire an assistant?"
"I have one, John, he's just as savvy as me and I trust him implicitly, also he loves shopping." He laughed as John kissed him and handed him a biscuit.
"What are we going to do with Grant, he needs his own space," I asked.
"He doesn't at the moment, he needs us to support him, he needs to be around friends. Stan is on his case to keep the apartment in London. I think he has plans to move his new boyfriend in. We are talking to a solicitor we know in London about it for him, he can force the sale but he may lose money in the process."
"Is that why he's been out running early some mornings?"
"Yes Brent, he's so worried about it, he gets up early and runs, but we told him we would take care of it."
"Stanley can't do anything, it would be like stealing, but he keeps telling Grant he knows people in high places, that's a kind of blackmail. He said that in two years he would agree to sell, and its driving Grant crazy. He just wants to sever all contact with him, what he doesn't know is we know people too, and he's in for an expensive fight if he goes ahead with his plans everybody loses then."
"Why didn't we know all that?" Conner asked.
"Because he doesn't want to worry you about it, you have babies to look out for. Also, he's a bit embarrassed it all went pear-shaped with Stan." Ray replied.
"So what's stopping us making an offer on the apartment with an agreement stating Stan can live in it for two years rent-free?" I offered my limited knowledge of rental properties.
They all looked at me and nodded then John replied.
"You may have a good idea boss, John and I were looking at buying something in London for family holidays, this apartment is huge they bought it years ago. Of course, now it's worth millions of pounds."
"It was just a thought Ray, maybe it would make a good investment for the babies and Ted, maybe for you and John, whoever buys it has to give up two years rent though."
"Not unheard of in today's market Brent. I think you might have something there. I will ring the solicitor tonight and see what he thinks." He smiled at me.
"That's why they call you the boss baby," Conner whispered in my ear then he licked it.
"A new flat in London and a song title, I'm winning today Con." I smiled at him.
"What song title?" He smirked.
"Everybody loses in the end," I smirked back.
"And while we are on the subject who is Entertainment Limited?"
"Marty's other company the money would be the royalties from my last three albums you helped me write."
"Well that's okay then, and the next album will be included I expect, seeing I gave you an excellent title?" I laughed.
John cleaned up and our boys were changed, we will pick Ted up and meet them at the park. While we were changing nappies Conner kept rubbing against me, so I had to get down on my knees and play a tune on his big flute.
With Conner taken care of, we set off for the school, on the way Conner asked me what I was going to do with my `Finding a solution to Grants problem bonus' I laughed so much I woke the twins up.
Teddy was out the front playing handball today, no acrobatics, and he's picked up a couple of new mates. He waved them goodbye as Conner walked him across the crossing. When he jumped in the car that was the time for our welcomed kisses, then he did his brothers and asked them if they had a good day. They prattled on in a language that only they could understand, then they giggled.
I had wondered if the head job I had given Conner at home would affect them later on in life, then I laughed again.
"What's so funny daddy?"
"Just thought of something funny baby, that's all."
"So?"
"So what Con?"
"Tell us." I blushed and had to think quick.
"Just thinking about Benny playing with that old football in the back yard that's all."
"Liar." Conner leaned in and whispered.
Everyone was at the park, it was a lovely day to be out in the sunshine and while Bubby showed Ray his latest piece of paper, I tucked into a small pie with my man and son. He likes grandpa John's pies, and he also loves tomato sauce. It was everywhere, so I grabbed the twin's wet ones and started wiping it off his face, then I did Conner's.
"How did you go with the new accounts, Andy?" I heard Ray ask.
"Good Ray, they are all in order, I only have to watch them for any errors."
"Good, now I can put my team onto a new project I want to create."
`Well, they are good Ray, the books are impeccable." Andy replied.
"Well, it means a better wage for you and a bonus to extend your office at home if you have room."
"We do Ray, plenty of room, and I could do with a bigger office, do you want me to hire staff?"
"Maybe a part-time bookkeeper for now, but it will grow as I hand more work over to you." Ray caught me listening and smiled.
"You didn't think I did all those accounts on my own now did you, Brent?"
"Yes." I gulped.
"That's what I want everyone to think son, but we do have a small team of assorted office workers working for us too. But don't tell anyone."
I smiled and felt quite stupid, I kind of liked it when I believed Ray did all that work on his own.
"Run Mr. Conner's?"
"Of course Mr, Walsh, after you."
"No after you."
"No please I insist you go first."
"If you want." I grinned and adjusted my dick as I stood up, I hope my ass hasn't dropped, he wouldn't get in a good perve today otherwise.
"Slowdown will ya?"
"What's up?"
He pulled me into a bushy area and had my shorts down in an instant. I squished and slid as I ran back to my friends. I grabbed a couple of wet ones and headed for the toilet block to wipe up. As I walked that way I could hear Conner giggling, sometimes I think he deliberately makes a mess on my ass so I'm humiliated in public.
We ate some more then it was time to go home. When we arrived Ray and John took Grant into their place. I suppose they are talking to him about the flat, but they could be having a threesome because I couldn't see them through the bi-folds. I was tempted to join in but had to go shower because I still felt a bit skanky downstairs.
Conner seemed to be out of breath when he joined me, his hands went everywhere and I was prodded and poked by his member that wouldn't go down today it seems. There was only one thing to do as I slammed him up against the tiled wall, he's had two turns today and I'm about to get my first one in. He almost screamed when I took him, his face was priceless as I let go of wad after wad into his velvet sleeve. I had to hold him up as he started slipping down the wall.
"Thank you." He whispered.
"My pleasure Con, want some more?"
He started laughing.
We had another wonderful night at the Richards residence, the boys sat with Conner watching cartoons while the granddads and I helped Ted start his plane, we were doing well, and when Grant came back from wherever he had gone to, John got his dinner out of the oven. While he ate he placed bits and pieces together for us to glue. He knows his planes that guy.
The babies were asleep and we kissed them goodnight, Ted jumped into bed and we read some of his stories to him. When he was fast asleep we headed for our room. Everything was quiet until we heard a sob coming from Grants' room.
"Do you think he might like some company, Brent?"
"Yes, but he also would like some time alone, I think Con."
"Okay, goodnight my love."
"Goodnight beautiful." I snuggled into him and went to sleep. That was the first night I slept right through, it was heaven. But I found out the next morning that Grant had attended to them when he heard them moaning.
"It was easy Brent, one needed a change and the other wasn't interested in his milk, they both dropped off after the change." He laughed, it was nice to hear.
"Oh Grant, we got a call late last night to keep our eyes on the world news. Something big is happening in London."
"What is it?" He asked.
"Don't know really, just that the person on the other end said to try and watch it today sometime."
"When is it on Ray?"
"I think around eleven and then at eight tonight."
"Probably something to do with Conner I suppose." I moaned.
"We don't know Brent, maybe."
My son was sitting on my knees trying to con me, and the boys were with John and Conner getting some loving attention.
"But dad, they don't cost much." He whispered.
"We will see, why do you want one again?"
"Because I have to train in it for when I become a fireman."
"Oh, okay, that's different then I will look in the shops today."
"What's he after Brent?" John said.
"A fireman's helmet, he's going to be a fireman when he grows up. There goes your restaurant idea." I laughed at John's face.
"That's not true, he can be anything he wants, and Teddy if you want to be a fireman then that's awesome for you to do." He smiled at his grandson.
Conner had been listening in on the conversation so I suppose we are going shopping again today. I wanted to chill with the babies.
Ted was whisked away by John, his backpack full of his needs for the day. Footy jumper, shorts, ball, lunchbox, I hope it's not too heavy for him.
We sat with Grant and he talked more about Stan, he didn't have a clue he had been cheating. Stan was a manipulator and a good diplomat when it comes to negotiating with other countries. It makes sense that when he's away for a long time he plays the field. I can't imagine how Grant stuck it out for so long.
"He duped me, Brent, he used me and manipulated me to his advantage. It hurts that someone I loved did that to me, it hurts even more that I fell for it."
"It's his job Grant, nothing to do with you and your love for him, that's the way he flies, that's the way he abused you."
"Well, I feel like a real dick head for letting him get away with it."
"He hasn't got away with anything Grant, just you wait and see," Ray said.
Conner looked like he had remembered something and passed Curtis to me, finally, I get to hold my baby.
He pulled out his phone and went into the back yard to talk to someone. He was laughing and whoever was on the other end I guess was laughing back. When he finished John came back and we demolished a tin of his almond biscuits.
"I guess Teddy will be up all night baking again, he knows how to make these." He grinned.
The Tv was turned onto the world news channel, and we all sat around to watch it.
"Breaking news in London today. A senior member of Britain's diplomatic services has been arrested in London today. The person arrested is the Australian consulate who has recently returned to the UK. Scotland Yard has arrested him on child pornography charges plus corrupting a minor for his pleasure. The minor went to the police after he was abused by this unnamed man, he told them he was just one of many males that he had abused. The police are taking the allegations seriously and the Consular is on leave until further notice." We all looked at Grant, he had the biggest smile on his face then he punched the air and screamed.
"They got you, you bastard they got you. Slimy pedophile, they fucking got you."
"I guess we don't need to buy the flat now, hey Ray?"
"We still can, and I think Stan will be willing to sell at any price, lawyers cost a bomb in England." He laughed.
"But we don't know if it was him or not Ray," Conner said.
"It was him, that's what the phone call last night was about. Our lawyers were approached to defend him."
"And?"
"They refused." He laughed.
That was the first bit of good news for today, and when we arrived at the park with Ted after school there were to be some other good things happening in his life. We sat with our family and Conner nudged me to look over at the far road. I looked and saw three fire engines lined up. He got on his phone and said.
"All set."
They started driving into the park and the kids went mental, Teddy was nearly fainting with happiness. The guys jumped out of the trucks and started doing some training of their own, they had hoses out and were squirting water all over the oval. Kids were clapping and jumping up and down and Andy was hoping one of them would come over and rescue him, they were seriously hunky looking guys.
When they finished their training, they packed up and started showing the kids the trucks, they all got a kids helmet even our Teddy, he nearly tripped over his feet to come and show us.
The sirens went again and they drove out waving to everyone, that was after Conner had several dozen selfies done with the guys, I noticed I wasn't invited to have any done, so I cuddled our boys instead.
He was full of beans when we got in and raced Benny to the back yard, he turned the tap on and started playing fireman with the hose, he gave our lawn a good soaking which was nice.
When the knock on the door came Conner raced to answer it, a big hunky fireman came through the house with the biggest grin on his face.
"Teddy someone to see you." Conner sang out.
"Wow!!" Was his answer as he ran in.
"Fireman Pete at your service Teddy Richards, this is a thank you present from our station to you. A genuine fireman's helmet and a piece of paper to say you have been accepted into our ranks as a junior fire spotter."
More selfies with Conner and a few signed albums, I also noticed Con slip an envelope into the man's pocket. Probably buying a ticket to their ball. I hope I'm invited.
I kept nudging Grant who was standing next to me, he was nudging back, he was introduced but I think fireman Pete would prefer boobs than balls.
It was hard to get Teddy off to sleep that night, he wanted a fireman story so Con made one up, it was good too. We humped ourselves silly when we got to bed, I asked Con if he would like a uniform. He nodded yes, shyly. dirty bugger.
We have a doctor's appointment today, and my imagination was going crazy at the thought my babies might have to have an injection. They were bathed and fed, and their best clothes were put on, they looked beautiful. Then we had to have a few hundred snaps again. John wanted to come with us so we said we would meet him there we couldn't fit him in our car. He said he would walk up the street, it wasn't worth turning the car on for such a short ride. I agreed with him so the stroller came out again. Conner drove it, and I walked behind with John and Grant who still hasn't wiped that smile off his face.
The new practice was nice, and the receptionist was perfectly suited to her job. We filled out forms and handed them in, it wasn't busy so I suppose it won't be long before we are called.
Grant was going to stay in the waiting room but John insisted he should come. His argument was he could hear things that we didn't, and then we could compare notes.
"Doctor Breen will see you now, please come this way." She smiled at us and took a folder off her desk and showed us the way to the doctor's office. It was a light switch moment when we passed through the door. I knew exactly who this man was, Grant's new lover."
He was awesome and looks like he hits the gym twice a day his shirt was so tight on his arms and his waist so small, I was determined to get him to meet Grant.
"Pleased to meet you Mr. Conner's, Mr. Walsh and?"
"John, just call me John." I think John swooned.
"Welcome John, are you related to the twins?"
"Yes sir, I'm their granddaddy." He smiled as Dr. Breen shook his hand.
"Now let's get this out of the way first, my son won't forgive me if I don't." He pulled out his camera and looked at Conner who was superglued to the floor.
I nudged him.
"Oh, sorry, you want a selfie?"
"If I may Rick, my sons only six going on sixty, but he has your posters and albums in his room. He's going to be a rock star when he grows up, he's already taking some guitar lessons. And he thinks you're bloody awesome." He laughed.
We were mesmerized, the hunky doctor and my hunky star were laughing it up taking many photos, they looked cute together.
"Thank you, sir, I appreciate that." He placed his phone in his pocket and proceeded to read the boy's notes.
"I see you have adopted them, good on you I got my Brody that way too. It's a rather long story and I guess much the same for you too."
"It was, we have another boy called Teddy, who you will meet soon, he's at school. They are the light of my life apart from Brent that is." He looked at me then the penny dropped.
"Conner?" I whispered.
"Give it up baby, doctors can't talk outside the surgery, we all know that."
"That's quite true Mr. Conner's, and your secret is more than safe with me, and may I add, you have very good taste." He grinned at me then winked. I think I blushed, but by this time I was willing to sign over everything for one wild night in bed with the hunky doctor Breen.
"Just call me Conner or Con, it's a long story too, but Conner is my real name, Rick is my stage name."
"That explains it then, you signed in as Conner Richards."
"That's my real name and these boys are Jack and Curtis Richards."
"They are so beautiful, now, how can I help you?" He made us sit.
"We don't know whether they have had their immunizations or not, the welfare ladies couldn't find anything when they searched their mums flat."
"Let me look, do you have their birth certificates?"
"Yes." I pulled the papers out of my folder and handed them to him.
He tapped away at his computer and started reading.
"Yes they have had their first and second ones at six and eight weeks, they are due for the third one at six months."
"How can you tell that Doctor?"
"Call me Mike, and their history came up in their health records, their mum went to see Doctor Collins up the road and he started it for them. Nowadays we can access any patient records at any given time."
"Then we have another two months to go then, " John said.
"Yes, don't fret boys, they will just feel some discomfort for a few minutes, but they don't call me Mr. magic fingers for nothing. I will make sure they don't feel the needles." He smiled a million-dollar smile, he's had work done on his teeth I see.
"Is there anything more on their records Doctor?" John was asking the questions.
"Only that Curtis had a lung infection after he was born it was successfully treated at the hospital."
"Poor little fella." Conner hugged his boy.
"Okay if there isn't anything more, don't hesitate to call me day or night, if you have any questions or problems. I will make sure my nurse sends out a reminder when the boys have to come in. And thank you, Conner, my boy is going to be so frigging happy."
"Well if you have a free evening come for dinner and he can meet me in person."
"I might take you up on that, I don't get a lot of home-cooked meals nowadays."
John stepped in and said.
"Well my boy, you are coming to the right place. I happen to know Conner and Brent's cook is a wizard in the kitchen." He grinned.
"He means himself right?" The doc smiled at us and pointed at John.
We both said yes, and added it was the truth and we would love for Brody to meet our Teddy.
We left the office and Grant took Curtis off me, then started cuddling him. He didn't seem to notice Michael so I made a point of introducing him. Grant was cool as a cucumber as they shook hands, but doctor Mike was all eyes up and down Grant's tight body.
I guess we hadn't worded Grant up that maybe the doctor was gay, but we decided in the end not to interfere. We will just let nature take its course.
We headed for Nans café and Geoff was all talk about us patronizing Gina's restaurant, and he was as pleased as punch Conner had heard his nephew `Brae' sing.
Conner told him his songs are worth their weight in gold to any superstar, but he believes `Brae' should do it himself, and he should think up a better name too. They both were laughing at Brayden's attempt to have a cool sounding name.
We ordered coffee and I allowed Conner to have one of those orange chocolate cakes that I liked so much. John was telling Grant what the doctor said, and I listened just in case I had missed anything in translation.
Grant was happy to hear they were okay and held onto Curtis because John had Jack this time. We had our coffee and then Conner started talking to Geoff again. Yes, he's got time to do one night, it won't be a rock concert just slow songs, next Friday night, awesome that will be fine Con said.
On the way home I kept saying.
"Yes Friday is okay Geoffrey, an awesome night with slow songs Geoffrey, anything else you want Geoffrey, do the dishes clean the tables Geoffrey. Get down on my knees Geoffrey?" I laughed at Conner's face then said.
"Oh I can't earn a million dollars in a month playing the casino, but I can do your little café for nothing, Geoffrey." He grabbed my arms and held me.
"I love you so much."
"I love you more Con." We didn't kiss until we were inside the house, then it was on for young and old.
John kissed Ray then started doing the picnic basket, I think we have mini spring rolls today. Grant turned the Tv on and watched the world news channel for any more news on Stanley. There was nothing but a repeat of this morning's announcement.
"The "kid" turned out to be eighteen, he was out to blackmail Stan, when he didn't get what he wanted he went to the cops, pretty immature of him I think," Ray said.
"How do you know that?" Grant asked.
"Our friend rang again, don't worry Grant they are keeping us in the loop. They think it's a great joke. He's not a pedophile, but the reference has been made now, mud sticks, he's been outed. That will be a hard one for him to shake off." He grinned at Grant and Grant grinned back.
"Well, that makes me feel a lot better, if he was harming kids I would have gone over there and hung him myself." Grant smiled.
"There's no need, he has been charged with a few offenses but my friend said he will get off, the best thing is, he's now free to sell the apartment. He will be removed from his post and placed in an obscure office somewhere never to be heard from again. But I have my doubts, he's too good at his job to be hidden away completely."
"Are you lot ready, or do you want to talk more about idiots and their shortcomings?" John was ready to go I think. The boys were ready and Grant went to put his tight skimpy running shorts on once more.
Conner pinched me to get me going, I wanted to follow Grant out to the car but Con had other ideas.
"You are going to cop it tonight Mr. Walsh mark my words." I shivered in anticipation.
The park was full-on, everyone was there and we even got a visit from Mrs. Green who wanted an introduction to Jack and Curtis. You would have thought she had just been given a first prize ribbon as she sat and cuddled them.
"Teddy said they were beautiful, and now I agree with him, they are gorgeous." She smiled into Curtis's face.
"Well, when they turn five you can have them all day." I laughed
"And it will be my pleasure boys, let's hope they turn out like their brother and his mates, the perfect students."
My chest puffed up hearing those words but unfortunately dropped when John said.
"You wouldn't bloody expect anything less from their parents would you?"
"One hundred words Mr. John, on my desk first thing in the morning, and thank you." I looked at John's face it was about to burst it was so red, then we couldn't help ourselves we all burst out laughing.
I watched as she walked past some other parents and then we heard.
"What?"
"What! you're joking?"
"Have a nice day people." She lilted and skipped away.
"Boy is she on a roll today," Fran said.
"That's it, that's all I'm going to take from that woman, Ray can we find out who is on the school board and have her fired?"
Ray looked at him and again and laughed his ass off.
Andy didn't do anything, I think he was still in shock mode, whenever Mrs. Green is around Andy shuts up and just smiles at her, he's been caught many times before. I had been thinking it's about time he was caught out again, just to even the load out a bit.
I could never tire of Conner's company, the best moments we have together are when we are alone at night and tonight was the same as its always been.
"Do you think I should do the casino?"
"What does Marty think?"
"I haven't spoken to him yet, I wanted to talk to you about it." He snuggled in.
"I think you should do it, your fans expect it, and it's a break from the movie and recording, you have all the time in the world to do that. Con it's not about the money I know that, but I think stopping concerts all together is a bit cold."
"I want to do it, but I want to do a slower-paced one, maybe try and slip my fans into a calmer more relaxed environment. The rock star will still be on stage but the screaming will stop." His hand was playing with my pubes I think he was trying to unknot them.
"True Con, and if it's the boys you are worried about they will still be here when you get home from work."
"That's the other problem baby, I don't want to spend a lot of time away from them. I do have to go to Queensland in a few weeks just to help with the film, but I was hoping you and the kids would come with me."
He slipped down the bed and checked my pubes were straight.
"We will Con, maybe I can talk Fran and Andy into coming so they can do the theme parks."
"That would be so cool." Now I'm in for a good wet one.
"I will organize it Con, can you shift around a little?"
He moved and stabbed me on the lips, they automatically opened to accommodate his large sausage roll.
Another good sleep and I didn't get up until seven, I checked the babies they were still sleeping, Jack's eyelids were moving he was dreaming, maybe of playing footy with his awesome brother.
Conner was behind me and his arms went around my waist.
"Did you enjoy last night?"
"More than you know Con, it was amazing as usual."
"Good I feel the same." Omg, he's got me by the pubes again.
"Good morning Grant and my baby boy did you both sleep well?" I went over to the sofa and kissed Teddy on the head, today he was snuggled up to Grant. Oh hell why not, I also kissed Grant on the head he smelt wonderful.
"Toast?"
"Yes please, Brent." Ted didn't answer because we have this psycho thing going on, I know what he wants for breakfast and he knows I know, so we do the ordering telepathically.
I moved to the kitchen and started making toast, I made coffee for Conner and myself, then waited for the toaster to pop.
He came down the stairs in his jeans today, no top and I had to catch my breath. I have no problem at all telling Con how I felt about him, and he kind of knows he gets me going with that cool look.