March Stephenson

Chapter 41

March Stephenson

Maxieplus

The week went fast there weren't any hiccups for March, and by the end of it, his cough had all but disappeared. On the Friday he did something so out of character that it shocked everyone.

I was sitting with May having a coffee when it all started. She was telling me what it was like to be pregnant and I was trying to ignore the intimate details. A car pulled up outside the cafe then did a U-turn and headed for the garage, it parked outside the roller door and the guy blew his horn.

"Oh shit here it comes," May said.

"What?"

"That's my cousin Brock, you had lunch at his dad's restaurant the day you went to the museum."

"I see, so I am guessing he wants payment from March."

"More than likely Nicky, he has done their cars in the past plenty of times, but as far as I know he only had one, maybe two free lunches at the restaurant."

March strolled out, he was wiping his hands with a rag then he leaned on the roof of the car and was talking to the driver.

It seemed like March was laughing but he was also talking louder and louder, I couldn't hear what he was saying but all of a sudden the car backed out and the driver planted his foot and screamed up the road. March stood there for a moment then he threw his rag into the doorway and screamed.

"Yes yes yes yes you loser, take fucking that." He then strutted to the middle of the road and did an impression of Michael Jackson moon walk, he was good too. All the time he was screaming

"Yes yes, did you see that, did you see that?" I had no idea who he was addressing.

He ran up the road a bit still screaming, I got up because I thought he was maybe having a fit. May placed her hand on my arm and said.

"He's happy about something Nicky, let him enjoy it."

"You fucking loser, and don't come back." He punched the air.

He didn't settle down, then he looked over my way and pointed.

"He did this, he did this to me, it was all your doing." He screamed at the shoppers walking by, of course with phones now out. He ran towards me and I braced for a heavy collision. When he got to the table he stopped then pointed again.

"You did this, only you Nicholas Stephenson could do this to me."

"Do what March, settle down," May yelled.

"He made me do it May, he made me a new me. I told that cousin of ours to piss off and not to come back looking for handouts, Nicholas Stephenson did that to me he made me better."

He grabbed me then deeply kissed me, then he kissed my face.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you." My face was covered in kisses.

"What the fuck are you talking about?"

"Nope you can't get out of this one, you did it and I am forever in your debt."

"I guess you did something right Nicky." I heard Rose behind me.

"Yes, but I have no idea what."

"I think I do Nicky."

"Then tell us May."

"For too long that family has taken advantage of March's good nature, they have been using him up for years and I think my brother has just put a stop to it."

"Yes I did, I told him to go to the next town to have it done. He said he wanted me to do it. I told him the shop was shut to him and his freeloading family forever. I have only one person to thank for that, my husband Nicholas Stephenson." He kissed me again and the clapping was awesome, so I turned around and bowed.

"The next performance time will be posted on the local page, have a good afternoon ladies and gentlemen."

March sat heavily then he looked at May he held his hand out and she slapped it hard.

"Way to go brother of mine."

"I am assuming you have been dying to do that for a while March."

"Yes, you gave me the courage to stand up to them."

"I didn't do anything, you did."

"Yes and no, when we left the restaurant you suggested I tell them to piss off, so I gave it a try." I was stunned that was weeks ago.

"Well, I have another suggestion, dear husband....I love you."

He grinned then he blushed.

"Can I have some lunch first?" He was now being shy, so many personalities in one hour, and so much love in my heart.

Mason was bought over by dad, Sunny was running behind. I took Mase, he was immediately taken off me by May, who is going to feed him. Rose and mum sat for a minute and Faith had her ear to the front window trying to hear.

"I take it you are having a good day son," Dad said.

"An awesome day dad, no one ever has done so much for me. I could try and save the world on my own, but in the end, it would be your son pushing me to do it."

"Good job son," I answered dad by saluting.

"The roast is awesome today March." He lifted his hand and indicated two roasts to Faith, she gave him a thumbs up.

"It feels really good to get those parasites off my back, Nicky. I have been dying to do that for years."

"He didn't look happy March." He started laughing again.

"He tried to tell me I get free lunches, I told him I have only ever had one and it was over-seasoned and not properly cooked."

"He's the restaurant chef Nicky." May laughed.

"I have made a decision that I won't be doing any modern cars in my workshop, ever. Even if they beg me or offer me more money I won't be doing it."

The ladies left with big smiles on their faces and Faith arrived with our lunches. She looked at me and said.

"Family business?"

"Yes dear lady, now ex-family business."

She laughed and then went to get the full story off Rose.

March was all smiles today, he had done something that was so out of his comfort zone. He ate up his wonderful meal and congratulated mum and Faith for their perfect roast.

He chuckled to himself and bounced Mason on his knees, I guess he's getting around to me. Caleb, who is the local fire chief called by and sat down with us.

"What's up?" March asked.

"Nothing much March, I wanted to let you know that I have decided to make you my assistant which means you are with me if there is a fire in progress."

"Why would you do that?"

"March you were injured in the New South Wales fire, and I think it best you don't go into any situation where it may bring on an attack."

"But I am fine now Caleb, I don't want any fuss or special treatment."

"Just for this season March, next year you go with the boys, and there is something else." March dropped his head and said.

"What is it."

"I am being urged to acknowledge your bravery, I know you don't want it but the push is strong."

"Push from who?" He knew it wouldn't be the town.

"The council."

"I will talk to Brenda then."

"We have to do something March."

"Didn't she understand Nudge's post?"

"Maybe she feels differently March. But she did say before I left that the fire chief's job would be ideal for you as an award." He laughed.

"Is that what you're here for, to offer me a job?"

"No, I'm here for the roast, and to let you know I am leaving town. My wife and I want to move back to her hometown up country, and there is a promotion just begging for you to take it."

"Brenda?"

He nodded yes.

"She's riding my ass, she knows the others will accept you as their leader. It's probably the only thing they can do to thank you March. You already know the job and I agreed with her."

"How long has she been planning this coup?"

"A week or so." He smiled.

"How's your roast, not over seasoned is it?" Caleb picked up the salt shaker and threw some on his lunch, March gasped.

"Under seasoned actually."

I started laughing because that wasn't the answer March expected.

It was a pleasant luncheon and my March Stephenson couldn't stop smiling to himself, Caleb left with a full tummy, but before he did he asked March what his answer was.

"I will think about it, give me a few days." Pretty standard for my man.

May had absconded with Mason and Sunny into her place, and we went back to work.

"Did he accept it?" Nudge asked me.

"He's thinking about it." I grinned.

"Good, it's the only thing we could come up with, and he would be good at it too."

"I think there would be plenty that could do that job Nudge, as March always says, he's nothing special." He started laughing and went back to his workout. During the afternoon I heard him giggle a few times, but I didn't ask why.

Home time today saw us go to the clearing its been a while since we went there. March was horned up and Mase played in his tent while I fixed his dad up.

"Thank you, Nicky."

"You are very welcome March." I smiled, he is yet to realize I love it as much as he does.

The water was cool and Mason squealed when he was placed in it, then they played swishing again.

"I don't want to accept the job Nicky,"

"Nudge spoke to me, he's excited that you may take it."

"Really?"

"Yes, they are hoping you would because they think you would be good at it."

"I didn't know they thought that."

"They never talk about their feelings March, we have had this conversation before."

"They may resent me getting a top job, just for doing my job."

"They will love you more for doing it."

He didn't say anything after that, he did kiss me a lot and tried to get me going again.

"Fish and chips tonight March is mum coming to ours?"

"Yes I think so Nicky, but I wont be there."

"What?"

"I have to sit and man the phone at the fire station between five and nine. Put mine in the oven for me will you."

"Oh no, that isn't going to happen. You can't take the job March I will not let you." He started laughing his head off.

This time he got me, but I will be fully aware of his antics in the future. He told me Caleb would hand the station's phone over to him and all he has to do is answer it, then he rings a number and the siren will start automatically. Then he has to assess the situation and coordinate his team.

"Do you get more money?"

"Yes, a little more Nicky, enough for the fish and chips tonight."

"Good, we can order up big then."

"Order whatever you like, just don't leave my side."

"I won't." I kissed him then we went home.

The hot tub was much better for Mason he likes playing in it, not so chilly.

He screamed, drank water, and laughed as his dad played with him.

We showered and then dressed to await mum and dad, and that ever-growing package of fish and chips.

Our night was perfect, mum got the full story about March's cousins and I listened because I didn't know much about them.

"There are two sons, one is the head chef the other works in the kitchen, and the daughter you met, she was waiting at our table. She manages the front of the house. The father started the restaurant and it was very popular until he handed it over to his kids, they do okay on Saturday and Sunday but the rest of the week it's dead."

"How was it before they took it over?" Mum asked.

"Busy every lunchtime and evenings, their dad was a good cook."

"Where do they fit in March, are they your mum's family or dad's?" I asked.

"Dads. The father is his cousin the kids are our second cousins, they are a family of well-known users Nicky, I hear stories."

"So it's no big deal if you lose them?"

"Not at all Nick, now enough of happy families, I need suggestions for new signage at the service station."

"So you are going to spruce it up?"

"It desperately needs painting, I didn't do it when I took it over, it didn't seem that important back then. I have to make sure the clients know it's vintage cars only."

"But March you don't do the modern cars anyway," Dad said.

"I did sometimes but not anymore, they get a little complicated. I have to drive them over to the next town to get the diagnostics done it takes me all day to do one car. Yes mainly that family, but not anymore. You know the boys aren't that bad but the sister, well she's a real piece of work."

"Tell all March." Mum moved closer.

"No mum it's best I don't talk about her or them, but I'm very happy they are now gone. Is there any more food?" Dad jumped up and took his plate to the kitchen, March followed. I fed Mason some chips with a little fish, I dipped them all into a dob of tomato sauce, he likes that.

"I suppose I had better talk to May then Nicky." Mum smiled.

"Then you can tell me."

"Nicky, have you heard any more about this aunty that wants to come to live here?"

"No, last I heard May made her an offer, but she hasn't heard back yet."

"Well just so you know there haven't been any more letters."

She clapped her hands together and Mason fell into her arms, then she fed him some more treats.

"Mum, has Faith said anything about Jim and Hank, she hasn't spoken to me about them for ages.?"

"She doesn't want to bother you Nicky, or March. They go out a lot and she doesn't see them until breakfast time. She's worried but is holding off asking them."

"I think the next step for them is to break up mum, once desired never forgotten."

"Whatever do you mean?"

"Just that they are still both on the dating site and seeing others, it is obvious they will either do this together or alone, that is when it gets complicated. They will drift apart, but for Faith and Ethan's sake I hope they don't."

"Well if they are both searching that site still, then they have already broken up in my book."

"Exactly what I just said mum, once desired never forgotten."

"I get it now." Mason was slapping her face so she moved him over to my knee.

The men came back with their food and I took a chip for Mason, his hand headed for his mouth and he chewed on it, Sunny got the fallen bits.

"So what kind of signage are you going to have March?" I asked.

"Something old-world Nicky, and I want to do something with the big window like a window box."

"What's a window box?"

"Something that I can display old things in,"

"Like an old truck?"

"Yes Nicky, like an old truck I think it will send the correct message, and if Joel wants to put his business sign on it even better."

"Sounds good to me March, it's a shame you didn't grab that old tractor you could have placed it out the front also." Dad threw his ten cents worth in.

"No, it's too tacky."

March laughed then he went to get the tin of biscuits.

"I have apple pie March."

"Oh sorry mum, Mason wanted one that's all." I heard.

He rushed out with a half dozen biscuits and gave one to Mason then Sunny, and the rest he ate.

It was once again a great night, mum and dad left early, and we didn't hit the tub we put Mase to bed and gave him our many kisses.

"Do you need anything else March?"

"No thank you, Nicky, good night."

"Okay, good night baby I love you."

"I love you too."

He had a meeting with Ron and Barry the next morning, they nutted out what he wanted and they both said they would hand in some suggestions. I researched old garages and started a list of my own. Mason and Sunny played in the playpen until it was morning tea time, March grabbed Sunny I took our boy. It was a hot day and as usual, I had next to nothing on, but being the gym manager I could get away with it. I sat down and passed Mase to May, then I rolled my tank top up over my nips to take in what little breeze there was. March couldn't say anything because he knew it was all for him, and it was a gentle reminder of what was to come as I slowly ran my fingers over my chest. I heard him groan and I also heard.

"Behave yourself Nicky, no one's interested." May had been watching.

"Oh I disagree with that statement dear sister, plenty of people are watching." March blushed as he grinned.

"Plenty of people namely you dear brother." She moaned.

"Sorry, May but I'm so hot, March the curry would be nice if you want a snack."

"I was going to order a hot dog."

I moaned again.

May got up in disgust and went to get our orders then dad arrived all smiles.

"What have you decided with the garage revamp March?"

"Not a lot dad, I'm leaving it up to Ron and Barry they know what I want."

"So you are going to put the old truck in the window then?" I asked.

"I am going to drive my old truck right through the opening and into that very tight window space." He stared at me I started giggling.

"Did I miss any dirty talk?" Rose came to sit.

"They are still at it Rose hang around a bit longer."

She crossed her arms and stared at me.

"Why me Rose, he's the one that's talking dirty." I pointed at March.

"Not me Nicky and can you lower your tank top everyone has had a good look at your man bits." He started laughing.

"Mighty fine-looking tits too," Rose screamed.

Dad went to order something and May arrived with our hot dogs. I suggestively sucked on mine March took a big bite. May sat with her pie and March looked at it.

"I'll get it, but no dirty talk until I return," Rose said.

Dad had a pie also and March ate faster.

"I am going to rename my garage Stephenson family garage."

"Sounds good to me son, excellent choice." Dad started eating and Rose delivered the pie to March.

The pull was too big for him, he devoured that pie and then said he had something to show me, so we headed back to the garage and into the shed.

We exhausted ourselves and my nips were well and truly sucked into next week as March went to town on them.

"It's not what you think Nicky."

"What not?"

"The garage sign will say Stephenson and son family garage."

"I liked the first choice." That will throw him into a spin.

I went back across the road March went to work on an old Datsun he had in. May was playing with Mason and Julie turned up for work. They talked a bit and I gathered she was doing a great job with the wellness center.

"No bubs today Julie?" I asked.

"Mum has her Nicky, maybe Monday I will bring her for a play date."

"Good, we miss her."

Faith arrived with her coffee and biscuits, one was handed to Mason and one to Sunny, he was lying under the table with his bowl of water but stood up to grab the treat.

May gave me my baby and she and Julie walked across the road, I think they were discussing childbirth.

"So how are things in your life, my friend?"

"Not too bad Nicky, we will get it done."

"Get what done?"

"Lots of changes in my life son, I don't want to burden you."

"Try me."

"Jimmy is moving to the city, he still feels suffocated here."

"What the hell, I thought everything was okay with them."

"It's not okay, we own an apartment in the city he is moving into it, and he will be going to University to do his studies."

"That's a radical move, is Hank going with him?"

"No, he's happy where he is. I need to have a talk to him about it but can't quite bring myself to do it."

"When do you want me there?"

"Tomorrow after the lunch rush if you can Nicky, there is no other I can ask."

"Will Jim be there?"

"No Nicky he's doing a run into the city tomorrow, just taking some essentials. computer, printer, stuff like that the apartment is furnished we bought it years ago for an investment, the family uses it when they want to shop in the city."

"You know he's going to be all right don't you?"

"Yes but as I said before, I will miss him." She wasn't as down as the last time, I guess the shocks are wearing off with her.

"I will talk to Hank then, maybe he will shine some more light on the situation."

"Thank you, Nicky."

With that done I sat for a further half hour then took myself and my son back to work. It was busy today and the guys were grunting and puffing, the ladies were talking but I couldn't hear their conversations. I was more than happy with my business and just about knew everyone's names and what they do for a job. Many of the guys work their businesses and some work for the forest commission and the logging company that borders onto March's property.

They are nice guys and don't agree with all the logging but around here work is work, and you take whatever is on offer. My phone rang, it was Tom.

"Hi Tom what's up?"

"Nothing much Nicky, the business is booming we just signed up three ladies that want work."

"Are you going to just sit back, or work yourselves?"

"No time for that, we will do the businesses, the ladies will do the homes."

"I see, is Pete okay with it all?"

"Yes Nicky, but he misses the city so I don't hold out for him to hang around long. It's a shame because he's good at it, and I will miss him."

"So he's moving back?"

"So he says, you know my brother he can't stand still for a minute let alone a month or two. Nicky there's something else I thought you may like to know."

"And that is?"

"You know he's been seeing Hank and Jimmy a lot, they come to our place but I go out, I'm not interested in them at all now. To be honest he sees Jimmy more on his own."

"Yes, I did hear they were out a lot and Jimmy has decided to move to the city to go to university."

"There is your answer then, I tried to talk to Pete but he's adamant he's not smitten with Jimmy. I think he just likes his tight ass but it's Hank I feel sorry for, he would be feeling like crap at the moment."

"So Pete is moving in with him then?"

"I don't think so, but they probably will see each other."

"So it's not true love just lust on Pete's end?"

"More than likely lust, he does have a mighty fine ass, Nicky."

"So does Hank."

"He doesn't bottom, he's strictly a top. He is a bit like your March in a way."

My question was answered.

"Well I know Faith is upset with the move, she wants me to talk with Hank tomorrow arvo."

"When you do ring me will you? I would like to know his thoughts on it all."

"Tom, do you like Hank?"

"Sort of Nicky, he's my kind of man but as I said I didn't join in on their trysts, you never know what the future brings. Things can come back and bite you on the ass sometimes"

"I see, well I will talk to him and find out what's going on. You know Tom, he is a very special guy that Hank, cool as a cucumber on the outside but at the moment I agree with you, he is probably feeling like shit inside."

"Nicky, I'm worried about him that's all."

"And a little in awe I bet." The phone went silent then he said.

"Probably." I was absolutely on top of the world when he hung up, Hank is right up Toms's alley he is like me, he loves being on the bottom and going on his last partners Hank would be right up there with them. I suppose he is like my March in a way, he only wanted to settle down on the farm and make love to Jimmy.

"Photographic session on Friday Nicky." I heard behind me as Brenda swished into the gym."

"What for Brenda, and good morning to you."

"Good morning my friend, March's new job he will need passport-sized photos for his identity tags and a few of him at work and in his fire chief outfit."

"This is for the new job?"

"Yes has he decided yet?"

"He's still thinking about it."

"Right." She barged through the adjoining door and I could hear her call his name, well she shouted it.

There was no screaming match just talk, I think he was losing the argument because she hugged him, did I just see her grab his ass?

When she came back she smiled and said.

"Don't think I pushed him into it Nicky, it's just he has been a volunteer since he was sixteen, he earned that badge more than once."

"I guess he has." Something else he didn't tell me about.

"So I will leave it up to you to get him to pick up his new outfit from the station, it arrived last week. And to get him into it on Friday, the photos will be taken at the chemist shop, they are already expecting him, no nudes keep it nice please." She frowned.

I saluted her and giggled, March was peering through the glass window. I think he was too scared to come in because he waited for her to leave.

"Fuck Nicky she's so forceful when she gets going."

"So you accepted the job then?"

"Yes, Nicky." We got a very loud round of applause from my clients, then he did something else, he bowed.

"Come on lunchtime."

Bubs was eager to go out and Sunny's sleep was disturbed as we grabbed them.

Mason was slapping March's face and saying.

"Oil."

"Yes, bubs oil today do you want to help?" He looked at me, like I have any say in it.

"Yes, baby help dad with the oil." Then he clapped his hands.

"Roast today March, I think that is the best." He grinned and went to order it.

I bounced Mason on my knees and mum arrived to take him, that was short-lived.

"March I heard you accepted the chief's job, congratulations." She smiled.

"How the hell do you know?"

"Brenda, she just picked her roast lunch up." She smiled.

"I can't do anything around here without anyone knowing about it."

"We will pick your new uniform up after work today baby, then we have to go get some photos taken at the chemist shop on Friday."

He stared at me and laughed.

"No nude ones."

"I have plenty of them March, but I wouldn't mind a sexy one of you in the uniform."

"That you can have, but no one else." I winked at mum, I will pose him real good and send the pic to Brenda and Rose also. I was eating my lunch, March and dad were once again shoveling food into their gobs and May was giving Mase some casserole. Sunny received a small bowl of food and I know he beat March and dad eating it. He laid down for a rest and March was still dropping food under the table which Sunny gratefully accepted.

"March have you spoken to Joel about the car yet?'

"No Nicky, I don't know what to say to him."

"Can't find the words I suppose?" He grinned at me.

"There's no need Nicky, I know he will do an awesome job on it. I hope he's not losing work because of me though."

"Knowing Joel he is probably working through the night to get the truck finished."

"He only has to do the paintwork, dad and I did the engine it's fully reconditioned."

"If you want me to I will talk to Nudge, I suspect he will be helping him."

"Probably but Nudge is busy with the new housing estate too."

"Why is he always in the gym then?'

"He has workers to do the work Nicky, he does well."

"I see so he's another project manager?"

He giggled.

Mum went back to work and so did dad, March and I sat for a bit while May prattled on about the birth. He apologized and said he was busy, once again I had to sit through dilation afterbirth and cutting the cord which Jason will do. I have always had a sort of admiration for the women in my life, they go through so much to bring bubbies into this world.

When a couple of Mays girlfriends sat that was my cue to get back to work. My ass itched and I scratched it because I knew they had been watching me walk across the road.

I checked the washing then went to see if bubs was okay. He was again sitting in his high chair giving out the orders, Sunny was fast asleep on the floor I guess he got bored. March and dad were working on a pale grey Ford Zephyr, a very nice-looking vintage car.

"Bubs, what size spark plugs?" March yelled out.

Mason's arms flew into the air and he yelled back something I couldn't understand.

"Okay, big ones then dad, we have to use the big ones." He giggled, Mason giggled and then I heard.

"More?" As plain as day, then.

"Oil?"

"Not yet son maybe later."

"Oh?"

I guess they have it all covered, so I went back to my washer which was finished. I hung it out and looked into the wellness centre, it was busy. Julie wasn't as loud as May with her instructions, so I went back inside.

Sunny was scratching at the door so I let him in, he headed for the playpen and I lifted him over, then he went back to sleep.

The next day I was ready to go to the farm, I had spoken to March last night and he agreed that someone has to talk to Hank. I had to promise I wouldn't be falling into bed with him and was also warned that he would be checking my underwear out when I got back. There is no way I would do that to my March but I can fantasise. I arrived at the farm, and there was no one to greet me and bubs, Faith was still at work but one of the hands said Hank was out the back fixing the chicken coop, so I walked past the horses and Mason squealed.

"Hi Nicky, what brings you here?" Hank greeted me.

"Hi Hank, your nephew wanted to see his mates."

He took Mason to go see the horses properly, that is his job. Mase once again squealed then Hank calmed him down he didn't want him to scare the majestic animals.

"So Faith sent you out did she?"

"Yes Hank, she's only worried about you that all. I think after the last time she expected you to talk to her, but I understand why you don't."

"He's gone Nicky, there was nothing else I could do. To be honest, the second time around didn't get any better so I suggested he move to the city."

"So it was your suggestion?"

"Yes, I have had enough. I am not built like Jimmy I only did the things we did for his sake. I felt, and still do feel he did nothing for me he just wanted a life. In the end, it was all about him and what he desired."

"Well, he has got a life now, what are you going to do my friend?"

"Work the farm, pick up when I get randy, go on as usual. I'm a little older than Jim and have lived a little, so I understand why he wanted to go. My only wish for him is to be happy, and safe. I know he was seeing Peter behind my back, I didn't cope well with it at first but now I'm resigned there was nothing more I could do, so I let him go."

"He will come back, Hank."

"He won't Nicky, he said he was sick of the farm, sick of the drudgery, and sick of me whingeing all the time."

"That's a bit harsh Hank,"

"Well if he hadn't of started on this threesome thing we would still be together."

"Once desired never forgotten Hank," I explained my theory to him and he agreed they shouldn't have even tried it the first time.

"As I said before, I enjoyed the romps, but when we came back here I started feeling left out. Nicky, I want what you and March have, I so desperately thought Jim wanted that too, but he didn't in the end, he wanted dick and plenty of it." He walked out the back to go show Mase the chickens.

"No eggs today bubs, a Fox is hanging around so it scared them."

"Oh?"

"Yes oh bubbie, I have to fix this fence by tonight otherwise the chooks will be upset again."

"What are you going to do about the Fox?"

"We have set traps, Nick, hopefully, they will deter him or her."

"So life goes on for you then?"

"Yes, I doubt I will ever leave the farm, Faiths cooking is the best and she looks after me. I do love her and Ethan you know."

"I know that and they love you too. Someone will come by that will rock your world again Hank, don't get too down otherwise you won't see him."

"Tom." That shocked me.

"Maybe, he did say he liked you."

"I don't know, I like him very much but it's too early to move on and I am certainly out of his league."

"Don't be so sure about that, try a dinner or two at the pub, a drive up country things like that."

"He would like that?"

"He loves it up here Hank, and he's staying for a long time."

"And Pete will he eventually move on from Jimmy do you think?"

"Unfortunately yes, when he had enough of family life, he's never really settled down with one man."

"Then he's ideal for Jimmy."

"Better you find out now instead of later when you both have set up a home and family."

"That's true, do you think Tom likes me? I saw the way he got stuck into Jim's butt he was enjoying it. I don't know if you know I'm a confirmed top Nicky."

"Tom loves it both ways and has been looking for a real man forever. I thought at one stage he would try and get March off me but he didn't even try, That is the kind of friend he is to me, loyal."

There was nothing much else to talk about only that I was asked to inform Faith what I saw fit, he wasn't in the mood to try and explain it all to her and Ethan.

I took my baby and said goodbye to him, we waved to the other guys and left the farm.

I drove back to our town, I had to turn around because I saw March's car parked in the clearing. Bubs got excited and I didn't get his tent out I just walked up to the river and sat on the big rock. March was in the water, I undressed Mason and handed him over. I then stripped and got in sitting up against the bank. His arm went around me and he whispered.

"Is everything all right?"

"Yes, March my bum is a bit sore but we got it done."

"Nicky?"

I started laughing then swung my leg over him and sat on his lap.

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