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From Chapter 30
"I love you so much, Chris!"
"Ohhh, I love you too, Seth!"
"I know you do." At that I felt my dick throb and his did too.
"We can go to bed now?" He said.
"Yeah, I think I can sleep now." He took me back to bed.
"You guys okay, now?" Luke asked, sleepily.
"Yeah -- we're fine."
"Good -- night!" He said, and was immediately back asleep, but with a slight smile on his lips.
Note: My brother, Bobby, is straight, but this is the kind of relationship we still have to this day!
Chapter 31
KNOCK -- KNOCK -- KNOCK!
It was early, Sunday morning. I was the only one up. I always wake up with the sun, so I was sitting in the living room, in no more than my skivvies, and a blanket to stay warm. I was reminiscing about last night. I have been through quite a lot for a 19-year-old, but I still feel very blessed by God. I have Luke -- at least for now. I have sweet -- as well as the painful -- memories and sweet love of Brian. And of course I am blessed with -- I think -- a sweeter than normal family -- especially my brother. But when I read about some others who are gay -- well, I feel like they have more than their share of challenges. Maybe they are stronger and God knows that, so he lightens my load. I don't know -- but I was counting my blessings. My mom, and dad, and my generous Aunt and Uncle!
KNOCK -- KNOCK -- KNOCK!
"Just a minute!" I hollered. I was wondering how I was going to get the door when Chris came out rubbing his eyes.
"What's up Bro?"
"Someone's at the door!" I responded.
"At this hour?" He strode over to the door and opened it "Wow! House calls from a modern doctor? Is this a time warp into the past?"
"Hi, Chris! I'm sorry to wake you up! I am on my way to work -- just thought I'd stop and check on our boy." Chris stepped aside and he came in.
"Hi, Seth!"
"Hiya, Doc!" I said. " `Our boy' is getting sick and tired of needing a constant escort"
"Hey! I've met your escort! I don't see your problem!"
"I know! But you get the idea.'' I persisted. "I want to move under my own power as soon as possible"
"There's your wheel chair!"
"Thanks, but it's a pain in the ass! Like just now. I would have had to get myself into it and then wheel over to the door. If it were anyone else, they would be gone before I got to the door!"
"I think," he said, "That YOU are the pain in the ass! You're lucky to be alive!
"A few weeks ago I may have debated with you about that, but -- I was just now counting my blessings as you interrupted me so abruptly!"
"Hey-hey, little Bro, give him a break!" Chris chimed in. "At least he's here!"
"He knows I'm kidding!" I replied. "So, Morty, what's your real reason for coming by? I know as well as you do that it is out of your way."
"Actually it was two fold. I really did want to check up on you and I also wanted to invite you to come over tonight for a barbecue with Jack and me. And maybe you and Craig can come too, Chris -- the more the merrier. My cousin will also be there. He just recently came out to me. He has been hiding it from his parents -- and just about everyone else -- for -- well about two years -- since he admitted it to himself."
"How old is your cousin?" I asked.
"He's only seventeen. His parents would never let him come over to my place unescorted. They think I am a bad influence."
"Well, I can verify THAT!" I quipped.
"You're all heart. Anyway, think you guys can come?"
Chris looked at me. I said, "I think so. Chris, will you go tell Luke to get his lazy ass out here?"
While Chris was gone, Morty said, "About your other question -- or complaint -- why don't you try some crutches?"
"With both legs casted?"
"Sure. If it doesn't hurt -- do it to it!"
"I -- well, why not? I guess I need to get some crutches."
"I think I saw some in the hall closet in the big house just the other day, as we were getting Carrie's coat out." Rob said, yawning. Luke came out just after that.
"Have any problem with us going to Morty's for a barbecue tonight?"
"Nope! Sounds great!"
"You and Carrie are welcome to come, too, if you are not totally gay-ed out!"
"I -- think we'll pass. I have a lot of homework today. After church we are supposed to visit an older couple and bring them the pastor's message. But thanks anyway."
"Wow!" You must be a good influence on Carrie! How long has she been going to church with you?" Craig asked.
"Since we got back together."
"I guess Chris and I will come too, then. Maybe give Rob and Carrie a little private time!" "Craig said.
"Yeah, Rob, So behave yourself!" Joked Morty.
"Heh! No prob, there!" I interjected. "He is a virgin!" Rob blushed deep red. "By design!" I added, and Rob smiled a thank you.
"Okay!" Morty said. "I need to get to work. See you around 5-ish?"
"What can we bring?" Chris said.
"OH! Yeah, the party just got bigger! Can you bring a salad and maybe some ice cream or other dessert? I'll take care of the meat and drinks!"
"Consider it done!" Chris said.
"Oh -- and if you want to bring another young stud for my cousin, - I'm sure he would not mind!"
I looked at Chris and we both smiled. "We may just do that!" I said.
"Really? I was just -- well, half -- joking!"
"We'll see!"
"I won't say anything to Rennie."
"Rennie?"
"Short for Lawrence. See yah!" And he ran out the door.
"Think it's too early to get hold of Lenny?"
"Lenny and Rennie!? OMIGOD, NO!" Craig said
"Not much superior to Larry and Lennie!" Rob said, chuckling.
"It may be too late," I said. "Remember they go to church regularly."
I keyed in Len's number. "Hello?"
"Len?"
"Yeah -- Seth?"
"Hi! We -- er -- I - er -- well, listen, can you come to a barbecue this afternoon?"
"Where?"
"At my doctor's place." I said.
He dropped his voice low. "Isn't your doctor kind of -- er -- gay?"
"Is that a problem?" I teased.
"Well, could be. I'll have to think of an excuse to tell my parents. HEY! Can you and Luke come to church with us! That would go a long way toward getting on my parents trusted side. They were acting a little funny when I came home yesterday."
I put my hand over the phone, and said to Luke, "He's asking if we can come to church!"
"I don't have any `church clothes'." Luke said.
"That's okay," Lenny said. (So much for putting my hand over the phone!) We don't dress up. What you wear to school is fine."
"He says our school duds are fine." "I said.
"Oh-kay!" Luke said, looking defeated.
"Okay, but this is definitely a labor of love! What time?"
"In a half hour."
"What??!! Well -- we better meet you there."
"Your brother is welcome too!"
"Craig was sitting next to me on the couch and heard him, and was vigorously shaking his head from side to side."
"I -- don't think they will be able to make it. But we'll do out best to be on time!"
"I'll go down and get the crutches for you!" Rob said. "What church is it?"
"Catholic." I answered.
"Oh!" he answered, with a slight smile, as if to say, "better than nothing!"
We pulled up in the parking lot of the old Catholic church, and Luke saw Lenny, so re racked the pipes as he turned off the `Stang. What he didn't notice were his parents were right there with him. They -- and the rest of the people that were headed into the chapel -- turned to look. I wanted to shrink down into the seat. But Luke, unabashedly hopped out, ran to the other side of the car and very politely opened my door and retrieved the crutches out of the back seat. I had not had much time to try them, so I was shaky. But luckily it didn't hurt in the least. But they were set too tall!
Right as soon as I started to crutch my way over to Lenny's family, I fell on my ass! That did hurt! A lot! But most of all, it hurt my pride! Lenny's mother was like a mother-hen! As it worked out, it was the perfect thing to gain their trust! As we were leaving the mass, we asked Lenny, in front of his parents, to come to a barbecue.
"How sweet!" Lenny's mom said. "Is it your church group? Maybe Lenny can bring his little brother!"
"MO-OM!"
"No, Mrs. Harston, not a church group." I responded. Just a group of friends."
"Oh, well still it's so nice of you to ask. Of course Lenny will go, won't you dear. And I suppose Garrity will be kind of young for your group, huh?"
"Yes! Mom! He WILL"
That ended that!
"Will there be any girls there?"
"Actually only one was invited, as I can recall." I answered. "But it's my cousin and I know she won't be able to come."
You could see both she and her husband relax a little at that pronouncement.
"Oh. That's nice!"
Clueless!! I couls hear Len starting to, hyperventilate!
"Hey, why don't you just come back with us and help us fix what we are bringing -- it's pot luck." I asked.
"Oh! Mrs. Harston remarked -- I could make some potato salad! We don't want Leonard to be found wanting!"
"That's okay, Mrs. Harston," Luke said, "Lenny's the main course!"
Lenny giggled and coughed.
"Oh, you mean -- Hee hee hee hee hee! Oh, you are joking! You boys be careful! That looks like a very sporty car!"
"Bye, Mom!" Lenny looked pleased to open my door and take my crutches and put them in the back seat, then hop over the side to sit next to them.
"Look at that dear, " his mom said, as Luke started up the motor. "I think he will make a fine nurse!" His dad just shook his head. On the way home we told Lenny that there was going to be another guy his age there! He started getting more and more giggly and giddy all afternoon! When we pulled up to the condo, he almost barfed on the way in. When we got in, and Morty welcomed us, looked Lenny up and down, and then called out, "Rennie! Come here -- got someone who I want you to meet!
When Rennie came through the door from outside at the barbecue, he stopped cold and both boys looked at first incredulous and then embarrassed.
"Leonard!"
"Lawrence!"
"So -- you guys know each other?" Morty said.
"well -- yeah -- but I didn't know - " said Rennie.
"And neither did I!" Said Lenny. "Dude! I've watched you swim! You're hot -- I mean g-g-good!"
"Really?" Rennie answered sounding really pleased! "I've seen you in band before. You look so - " He looked around at all the bemused looks on all our faces. "I -- uh -- mean - "
"I bet," Morty said, "YOU were going to say hot!"
Rennie blushed even deeper than he alredy was and said, "I was gonna say, "You looked so cute in your uniform!"
"Not as cute -- or should I say hot -- as you look in your speedo!"
"Dude! I thought you were a junior last year!"
"Yeah. Well, I still go there sometimes, but I graduated early. I just come back for a couple pick-up classes -- that are easier there than at UCSB.
I just decided that I want to be a nurse."
"You're going to UCSB? Cool! Hey! Come on outside so we can talk -- and you can help me keep an eye on my meat"
Lenny smirked and then let slip with a giggle at that remark. Then Rennie got it and turned beet red again, as we almost fell on the floor laughing! As they walked toward the door, Rennie said, "Dude! Do your mom and dad know you're here?"
"Yah, but they don't know what kind of gathering this is!"
"Mine neither! My mom would kill me if she ever found out that - "
"I know! My mom would kill herself! My DAD would kill ME!"
"Shut the door, Rennie! You're letting all the heat out!"
As soon as the door was closed, Morty said, "Gawd! Aren't they just too adorable!"
Both Chris and Craig looked at Luke and me and started to laugh!
I smiled and said very sweetly, my nose in the air, "Fuck you, ass holes!" We all laughed again. The "Boys" looked in through the glass door, looking like they thought sure we got another laugh at their expense. They looked at each other, grinned and both flipped us off! We cracked up again!
Notes: Lenny and Rennie!?? Oh puleeze! I promise you that that was entirely an accident of coincidence! But they are kinda cute, don'cha think? Whether you do or don't let me know! Steve at s4d@hotmail.com. Be sure to put "Seth" in the subject line. Thanks and love, Steve