Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction any and all characters are souly from my mind any resemblance to the living is purely coincidental.
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NOTE:
Some of you have expressed their views as to the beginnings of this story, some calling it a far stretch, others expressing the fact I took Tommy out of the picture. Artistic points do abide here, but please think of this. I put Michael on a pedestal and then took that same pedestal away. Now you see him as he is. With more to come as he journeys to find the final answer to his poker hand.
Lil Bros
Chapter seven
The next morning Scott woke up and slipped out of bed, peeing and dressing he went to the galley and started making breakfast, soon Michael stumbled out. "Morning Scott how long you been up?"
"Not long, go dress and I'll serve breakfast."
After breakfast the boys put on some shorts and started the engine lifting the anchor they headed further south, there next stop was Marcos there the refueled and picked up more food, back at the boat they motored back out and headed back north again stopping at Winterberry park where they had lunch. After eating, Michael took Scott back to the bedroom and for the rest of the day stayed there both relaxing and curled together, Scott smiling as he laid his head on Michaels chest. "I wish that we didn't have to go back."
"I know, but we have to." Kissing the top of Scott's head he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. Michael could feel Scott's slow breathing and knew he was asleep also. He had accepted Scott's love the one thing Michael had been hiding from everyone. "Scott you're mine now." Michael whispered as he gently woke Scott up.
"Uh huh, just like I wanted." Turning his head he kissed Michael right on the lips. Scott mumbled, not fully awake yet
"Scott the others can't know about this."
"No way I won't say anything."
To soon the trip came to an end and the boys were home, Richie met them at the dock. When the boat was tied up he hopped on and looked over at Scott. "Well did you get things worked out?" He asked.
"Yeah, we did."
"Good then everything is kewl."
"Uh huh."
"Where's Michael?"
"Cleaning up downstairs."
"Okay so do we let him back on the team?"
"That's up to him and the others. Look Michael and I talked a lot and well he's changed, he still needs closure on Tommy, that's why he has been so hard on us all, I now understand him."
"That's good."
"Hey Richie." Michael said as he stepped out and locked the boat up.
"Hi Michael you seem to be happy."
"I needed the time away."
"Well looks the time did you good."
"Lets get home. I need a shower."
"So do I. Scott said as he grabbed his bag. " Can I come over later Michael?"
"Sure, in fact why don't you both come."
"I can't I have plans, Peter and I are doing home work together."
"Uh huh."
"Lets go bro."
Two hours later after Michael had showered and dressed he started a small roast beef and baked potatoes. He had just gotten the table set when the front door bell rang. Going to it he saw Peter, Richie and Scott standing there. "I thought you two were doing homework together."
"Well we were, but then I thought it would be good for us all to be together." Richie replied."
" Well come in, I'll throw two more spuds in the oven."
In the kitchen Michael noticed how close Richie and Peter were sitting. Smiling he pour them all a glass of juice. "So tell me what is with you two, and please no more bull."
Peter looked at Scott and Richie, his face flushing a bit. "Guys, I can't do this."
"Michael, I think you already know, but Peter and I well,,"
"Okay I get the picture Peter is your boyfriend?"
"Yeah, but no one on the team knows and we want to keep it that way."
"I promise not to say anything."
"Same here." Scott said, "But why didn't you tell me at least?"
"You were having your own problems, see we didn't have those, so we were able to move on with life."
"So who's the girl?" Scott asked laughing."
"Your the girl bro."
"So Michael have you fixed your troubles?" Peter asked.
"Yes I have. Well a few of them at least." Michael answered.
"So you and Scott?"
"Do you and Richie need to use the spare bedroom?" Ignoring Peter's question.
"Funny, dude funny, but how long till dinner?"
About an hour but don't take that long you'll need a shower before you eat."
"Haha okay, and thanks."
With them gone Scott stood and walked over to Michael, "Thanks Michael."
"No problem." Kissing his lips. Michael turned and started getting the rest of dinner ready. They both set extra places at the table and then sat on the patio quietly talking. Forty minutes later Peter and Richie came back out. Laughing Scott looked up. "Feeling more relaxed bro?"
"Uh huh."
"Guys have a seat. Peter, Richie, I know you feel like this is embarrassing, but I'll tell you that what happens here in this house stays here. If you two make love that is kewl, you have my promise we won't say anything."
"Thanks Michael,
"Come on dinner should be ready."
It was time for bed finally Scott, Richie and Peter had headed home and Michael had just finished his shower when the Phone rang. "Yeah, who is this?"
"This is Detective Johnson, may I speak with Michael Caine please?"
"Yeah this is he."
"Michael, I thought I would call and let you know that we have made an arrest, I was wondering if there was a chance you could come out and see if you could identify Tommy's clothing?"
"Yeah, I'll fly out in the morning."
"Thanks, I'll meet you at the airport."
"Johnson, there is one thing. I want to talk to the person."
"Michael, that might not be a good idea."
"I don't care, I gotta know why?"
"I'll see what can be done."
"Thanks."
Hanging up Michael sat on the edge of his bed in just his towel. Picking the phone back up he called Scott. "Scott I need you, the cops they, oh shit Scott please."
"Sure we'll be right there."
Both Richie and Scott ran over to Michaels, both worried and scared at the same time. Going in through the patio they found Michael still on the edge of his bed and still in his towel. Walking over the boys sat on either side of him. "Michael what is it, you sounded so scared and upset?"
"The cops called,, they,, they found Tommy's undies and arrested a guy in Texas."
"Oh shit Michael that is good news, I hope to prick fires." Richie said.
"Yeah, he deserves it." Scott whispered. "Michael I'm sorry, but it's over now."
"NO.. I gotta know why he did it, Why Tommy?"
"Only one person can tell you that."
"I know, Johnson asked me to come to Texas tomorrow. Can you guys look after the place while I am gone?"
"You don't need to ask, Michael, we'll be glad to."
"Now get into bed Michael, I'll stay here tonight, Richie can you let mom know what's happened please?"
"Sure bro, but you get some sleep also."
"I will and I'll see you at school tomorrow."
"Okay."
"Come on Michael, under the blankets."
The next morning Michael woke with Scott beside him. Then he remembered what had happened, rolling over he kissed Scott awake and then headed for the shower. Scott followed and shared the shower. Then it was dressed and With Scott off to school and Michael to the airport their days were just starting. At fifteen Michael thought he could handle his life better, even though the last eleven months for him had been hell, but he was about to meet the devil in person. The first flight Michael could catch was at ten so he sat in the lobby waiting, his over night bag at his feet. As he was sitting there he smiled as he remembered the hot shower he and Scott had shared a few hours before. Then he was flying and his thoughts were of the future.
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