The French evening spilled over to bed time. For the first time in years, Richard dreamt in French. It was a good dream. He knew davey had never been to Paris or France at all. They could have such a good time. Maybe they'd ask Mike to join them after they'd been there for a little while, maybe not. But he reached over and hugged davey tightly, kissed him and whispered "Je t'adore davey." Davey smiled. "I used to watch the Pepe lePew comics Sir. I know what that means. Merci. I love you too." In fact, davey was not sleeping well that night. The morning was the meeting of the faculty at school, and then the coaches would meet separately in the afternoon. There had been no word on a face to face meeting with Otto, so he couldn't worry about that yet. He was trying NOT to worry: he had a loving family, and a ridiculously loving husband. He had doubts that he was going to lose his job, or that anything bad would happen. But... one little remark, and... BOOM. Should he have kept his mouth shut? Should he have spoken more ?"
He must have been thinking out loud, because at one point Richard flipped him on his back. "You really SHOULD keep your mouth closed, because if you open it.... I may have to fill it with my cock..." Davey smiled. "Oh, that would be fine Sir. I'm always ready for that. "Not today sweetie.. Not today. Let me kiss my lamb... He planted his lips on davey's tatoo and kissed. davey moaned a little 'That DOES feel good Sir. Kiss me again please. " His request came out too late, because Richard was already on kiss number 3, before he moved to davey's lips and began kissing there. He smiled at the sweet man. "You are going to be wonderful. Coach Jackson is going to take better care of you than I could, and when this is all over: we're gonna start planning our honeymoon, sweetie. " THAT got davey's attention. "REALLY? I mean, I've never even left the state." Richard laughed. "Oh, davey, 'the places you'll go." He laughed and dug his tongue into davey's mouth. "And I'm gonna make love to you in EVERY SINGLE PLACE WE VISIT. I love you SO much."
They decided that davey probably should NOT go to the full faculty meeting in his coaching clothes: that could come later. For this meeting, his standard white shirt, blue blazer, and khakis would be terrific. "Oh, davey, you're looking handsome like that. I'd sign up for your class for sure," Clara said to him when she saw him. MIke smiled and gave him the high five. "LOOKING GOOD STUD DAD." "I'm glad you're all beginning what I've been seeing for 20 years." Richard said, as he came up behind davey and took his shoulders. "My husband is one of the most handsome men in the world. " He hugged Davey, and then everyone in the room came over for a group hug. "You are going to be so fine, you're going to surprise even me," Richard said. " Mike gave him another five. "Don't take too long. I have a 200 student study hall to proctor, and I may get pissed off. "I'll give you back up if you want," Paul added, scratching his sleepy head. Adoption papers had been filed, and it was just a matter of time.
Davey drove Richard to the restaurant, where he was meeting with suppliers and, as he found out when he got there, working the host stand at lunch. Then after a long, "good luck" kiss, davey drove himself off to school "It'll all be over in a day," he told himself.
Coach Jackson was waiting for him at the school. He was in his full coach uniform: FULL uniform, with his medals, etc. "Cannon, you are gonna kick more ASS today than you did at the marathon . Know why?" "No Coach, why?" He began to laugh. "Cause I'm gonna help you THAT'S why. And because I am UNLEASHED over this thing. And because Lawanda told me "you want the good stuff again, you go and put out for your buddy. PERIOD." Davey blushed, and Jackson laughed. "I woulda done it anyway, son. C'mon, let's go teach those folks something about how we take care of each other."
They walked through the room of massing teachers. Davey had no idea there were so many in that school: there were maybe 60 or 70. The principal was at the table on the stage, when Davey and Coach Jackson got up. "I want to thank you all for being here today. This will be a meeting to discuss what happened between a student here, and Coach Cannon. We've taken SOME action, but I would like to have a frank discussion, amongst education staff, to determine our policy. Coach Jackson has asked to speak."
"Good morning to all of you. I'm not a practiced speaker, and I'm not a good one, but I have some things to say, and they are IMPORTANT things to say. " He paused. "And I expect EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU TO LISTEN." He paused. "If a student asked you what you did in bed, either alone or with your partner, what would you say?" There was some talking and then one woman answered "I'd tell them it was none of their business." Jackson nodded. "And if that same student asked you again, in the middle of a meeting, what would you do?" "I'd report them to the principal." Jackson started laughing "Sure you would have.. SURE By the way, how many of you have been asked by a student, what you did in bed?" No answer. "Uh huh. So for you, ma'am, it was a theoretical question. Were you there when Davey was asked?" She shook her head no. "Who was?" There were some hands that went up. "Well, some of you are lying, but that's ok. I know who you are. So if you were there, and you heard the question, what would you have done? Any answers?' A lot of shuffling but no response? "So you know what happened, davey took the question , and he gave the kid an honest answer, to a question he could have just ignored. In short, he treated the kid as important. Something we don't do enough of around here. We don't treat these kids as important. Yeah, we talk about the theory of sexuality, about love, about abstinence, but you know, it's like having kids watch videos of runners, and never having them run: NONE OF THEM KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE MECHANICS." "Now, I'm not saying we start showing dirty movies after school, but maybe we should. What I am saying is: here we have a man whom ALL of you who know him, like, or dare I say, love. He's a normal, clear headed guy. He's made the track team better, and we have a solid chance at winning sectionals this season- first time IN TEN YEARS! And there hasn't been a single complaint about him. When we went to the zoo, ask the students: when they had the chance of pairing up with who they wanted: everybody went to davey. Davey. The man who I'm hearing called a pervert, a girl, and a lot of other things. Another pause. HOW DARE ANY OF YOU DO THAT OR CONDONE IT? Look, there are gay and lesbian teachers in this room - don't think I don't know. I've seen you, and so has my wife as you ate the food she cooked. ONE of you is on top, and ONE of you is on bottom, regardless of what you're doing, how often, or anything else. So, in a way, davey ratted all of you out. Now you don't have to say anything. ANYONE who criticizes what he did, should be ASHAMED of themselves. Now, what to do about this kid? Frankly, if it were me, he'd be expelled." There were some head shakes of assent. "Davey does not agree with me, so I've asked him to speak. Davey, it's your floor now."
Davey stood. He unbuttoned his jacket. "Thank you for letting me speak Coach Jackson. You know, I'm not an experienced educator, I'm not a psychologist, a social worker, anything like that. But I know when someone's hurt. And when someone's hurt, they do things they're not supposed to. They're desperate. They want attention. They want someone to like them. Or something, I don't know. What I think all of you, my family included - and don't think I haven't spoken to the kid who hurt Otto's shoulder - have forgotten, is just that. I would bet none of you asked Otto why he asked that question. Well, I'm going to ask him. One on one. NONE OF YOU are going to be there . NONE. If it's at an ice cream parlor, it it's on a jog in the forest, wherever he wants. " Davey began to weep a little. "You know, now that I'm a stepfather, I pay attention to kids' faces all the time. Do any of you realize how unhappy most of them are. Why is that? Why are these babies, sad? Don't you feel responsible for that? I do, and it breaks my heart. And I'm gonna fix it. At least with this boy. And I am challenging: EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU to do the same thing. Find a student who needs your attention. Ask what's bothering them. Help them. Make these kids smile again. COME ON. They didn't come to school to be miserable. We all know there's enough time for that coming to them. Make these years happy. Thank you, I think I'm done."
Coach Jackson was not normally an emotional man, but he grabbed Davey in a hug. "SHIT Cannon: you are gonna make an AWESOME father. " "He already has. " There was Mike, standing right there, smiling through some tears. "I wasn't gonna miss this dad. You know, I always say I wanna be half the man Dad Richard is. Now, well, I hope to be one quarter of the man you are. I love you so much, dad." He grabbed davey too, and began crying. "You know, all you had to do was say no, and I'd still be back in Poland. But you didn't. I'd ask you why you made your choice, but I know that the answer is, because you're you. He hugged him again, and he whispered. "Otto does want to speak to you. I told him not today. Tomorrow. After school. It's the ice cream parlor. I'll be there, watching. Don't TELL ME NO." Davey looked at him. "You're your father's son." And Mike responded "I'm BOTH of my father's son".
The meeting with faculty had gone so well, that Jackson and Davey cancelled the coaching meeting. They both got to work. When davey came out, dressed to work, and greeted his kids, there was an ovation and a long round of applause 'HEY KIDS. If you missed me more than I missed you, that's pretty big, cause I missed you something awful.." Then he went around and gave high fives to everyone. "Know what I see, I see everyone here who was here before the presentation. That means two things. First, it means you respect me as a person, and that's s REALLY BIG. But more than that.... and he led a yell "WHO ARE THE JOCKS? WE ARE THE JOCKS. WHO ARE THE CHAMPS? WE ARE THE CHAMPS." Now, let's get to the track. I'm going out with you today. Sprints. Mile. As fast as you can take it out. LETS GO. I'm running from the back and if I pass any of you... Guess who cleans the locker room?"
They had a great practice. And when everyone was sitting around, catching breath, drinking gator aid or eating protein bars, davey spoke. "look kids. You were great today. You've been great from the first day. NONE of you ever made me feel bad and I am so grateful. I really don't know how to thank you, other than to say: if ANY of you needs to talk to someone, please come to me first. I promise. I'll get it fixed." The captaina came forward. "Coach, I know you don't really get into these things, but. ..well, with everything happening, we wanted to show our appreciation to you. " He handed davey a plaque. It was simple: but it was inscribed with the message "WE LOVE COACH DAVEY!!!!" "Oh, guys, I don't know what to say. I hope I continue to earn your love and moreso, your respect. EVERYONE HOME. CARB UP TONIGHT. LONG RUNS TOMORROW. EVERYONE DOES THREE TIMES HIS DISTANCE."
Davey went out to his car, and he saw Mike there, with his bike. "MIKE! You waited for me?" "Dad, you know, I realized, you're usually gone after I am, so I wanted to stay. Paul will get over it." Davey laughed. "Tops usually do. BUT... you better expect to pay a little. Now get that rig in the car. And let's feel bad for Paul. Right now, he's at the table, with the world's toughest French teacher looking over his shoulder."
When they got home, davey proved to be right. "NO PAUL, NO. That's a circumflex, not a grave. Do you want to sound like a PEASANT?" "Uh, no." Paul answered Carla , who looked at him and said, in French, "in French please, I don't understand English." Paul, whom Richard referred to as a "top in training," was near tears. She looked at him. "Paul no son of mine is going to get a B in French. That is NOT happening. So get set. Now, let's look at the reading. What is it today, Satre? Mais oui. Fun stuff. "
Richard came home at that minute, walking through the door smiling. "Oh my. My lovely family is here. What a greeting. Just to see you. "DAD... Mike came over and gave him a hug. "How was your day? Can I get you something?' Richard smiled. "Well, how about getting me your other dad? I know, your kisses are wonderful, but you have to save some for Paul. And I NEED MY DAVEY." Davey walked in , his white shirt untucked, his sleeves rolled, a smile on his face. "Here I am, boss. Whatcha got for me?" Richard got up and smiled. "OH, nothing but the usual. How was your day? You had a tough one" He kissed Davey sweetly." "Do we need to discuss it." No Sir, I think it's under control, but some private time with you is always a delight. " He smiled and whispered. "I could use a good rimming tonight." Carla came out. "HOLD THAT THOUGHT. I don't care what Foucault, and Freud, and who else said, I don't accept it . Men want to eat before the want anything else.. And Richard, I made ice cream tonight: your favorite salted almond caramel." "CARLA. Are you going to let me eat it" "Richard, everyone gets to eat it tonight because I'm happy . I'm going to be a mom." "Well, let's eat."
Carla had made duck for dinner that night. The sauce was based on oranges. Paul looked at it skeptically. "Paul, in French, we call it 'canard'. And I'm serving you the easy parts. Eventually, you'll move on to the more French parts, but for now, just some breast of duck with vegetable.. Tomorwo, we'll discuss the recipe." Mike looked at Paul and laughed. He remarked. "How long until I can fuck you?" Paul answered "doesn't matter, because you won't. And I like that blue shirt It makes me want to take it off you and, well..." "BOYS, behave at the dinner table, s'il vous plait." Carla announce and then she said to Mike "I HOPE you're teaching him the dirty words that embarrass me . At some point, you'll be in France, and you'll need them"
She actually allowed Richard to have not one, but two portions of dessert. And after they were finished, Carla said. "I smelled testostoerone the whole meal. GO. I'll take care of it. Sam and I will be fine. "Paul, I want t see your homework tomorrow."
Richard led davey to the bedroom. They sat at the end of the bed, and Richard put his arm around davey's shoulders. "you had a busy, emotional day today. Tell me what you need."
Davey was clear. "Clara's dinner relaxed me Sir,but still I need you in me. REALLY. it was a good meeting, and I'm going to ask you for something later. But for now..." Well." Richard said, slowly, " I still don;"t know what you want, or need, but I'l try." He pushed davey back on the bed., and climbed on top of him. " Seriously davey, do you want to change positions?" "No Sir. I want you on me, and in me, and in charge of me. Take me. Please. " Richard went to the lamb tattoo. He began nibbling. "you like that? " Yes sir. Do ti some more. Please. I promise you'll get my ass, but please let me know you love ME, not my ass." Richard looked at him. "how can I do that davey? I don't know.What do you need?" Davey smiled "you're doing it sir. just don't stop. Can you maybe.. OH SHIT. Never mind.' Richard had moved down to davey's nipples and began nibbling. "I want you so much Sir. Please lube me. And take me." Richard looked at him. "I will, but promise me, davey: you'll look at a map with me and plan a honeymoon." Davey grabbed him and hugged him. "REALLY? Any place I want. " "Any place you want. I'll make it happen." Then Richard moved his mouth to davey's nips, and nibbled them." OH GOD SIR. OH YES. Go lower."
Richard smiled. " I will. " He pushed davey's jeans off, and got his legs in the air. He took a drink of water, and then got to work, rimming davey, until he began to moan. "SIR. I don't think I've ever had that big an erection. MY GOD.' Richard laughed. "Well, let's see if we can make it bigger," and he began to chew davey's balls. "OH FUCK SIR. THAT's NOT FAIR." Richard looked at him "Everything in love if sair. Just tell me when you want me to stop, and I'll go in."
FUCK ME SIR. FUCK ME. ALL DAY I THOUGHT OF THIS. FUCK ME FUCK ME FUCK ME." Richard smiled, and took his husband's ass. OH SHIT. After all those times, it was still wonderful . He plunged. He went faster, he want slower, and he stopped. "DAMN SIR. You give me something new each time." "That's because every time I see you davey, I feel more lucky you're mine." Then he gave a final push, and shot into davey, big time.
"Davey, I'm serious. I'm asking you. Do you want to top? You've had me do it to you so much. Do you want to change roles?" "Maybe I'm lazy, but NO . I love you taking me each and every time. I don't want it to change. Just keep on taking me sir. " He looked up and smiled. "Do you think we should go get a crow bar and separate Paul and Mike?" Richard laughed. "No. Let them have their fun. They're young. We're not. " He kissed davey. "You have a meeting with Otto tomorrow. I'm going to make an offer to Otto's parent, and I'll tell you tomorrow. Not tonight. You should sleep restfully. " Thank you Sir. If you spoon me tonight, that'll happen."
And indeed, Richard was more than happy to do so.