Never Give Up

Never Give Up 33

Trent

I woke feeling like shit as usual, I had made an absolute fool of myself at Mike's party and I have to deal out round of apologies, when is this fucking nightmare going to stop? I don't think I can take it anymore. I am going to Dan and Cody's for lunch with Debs and Mike and I wasn't looking forward to it, I had made an ass of myself and had to apologise for Debby's sake and my sanity.

Then it started again. Over and over in my head all I could hear was.

"Please don't leave me here alone I love you Joe, please don't do this to yourself and me I beg you," my tears were real my pleas came straight from the heart.

"You know I can't stay Trent my family don't understand," he was crying. "They will disown me and I can't let that happen, I do love you but please I have to try, I have to do this, please find a way to forgive me."

I took his face in my hands and kissed him for the last time not a full on one just enough to taste him.

I was full on weeping as he closed the door behind himself, I heard his car start and drive up the road.

My mum had heard the conversation from the kitchen and came in to hold me, she rubbed my back and kissed my cheek until I finally said, "Why mum why?" I fell on my knees and screamed, "Why, why, why?" and rolled into a ball sobbing.

It frightened my mum and when Debs came from the back room, she held me to her and tried to soothe me, dad took my arms and picked me up he carried me to the sofa. I just felt like shit, his parents want him to get married and have children they know he's gay but don't accept it, five years down the drain for me I didn't know what to do I just hurt so much.

Mum got me a wine which calmed me down a bit but after the third one I had to go to the toilet so I said my goodnights to Dad and Debby, hugged mum and they went off.

I laid in my bed weeping most of the night, I hurt like hell but about one am Debs came in and got into bed with me, I finally got off to sleep listening to her soft humming.

That was two years ago, we had met at high school and by the end of our first year we had become lovers, it was hard because his parents were very strict churchgoers, their lives were surrounded by religion and it's teachings. We got more freedom when we went to university, we roomed together for two years and became closer. Then he was hit by his parents who were arranging a marriage, he told them he was gay but they didn't accept it, there was no discussion at all, the date was set and he would be at the church. He never dared to disobey his parents so he broke my heart instead. He called it honouring his mother and father, I called him weak and pathetic. We fought for the next three months till finally it came to a head at my place, he had the nerve to ask me to be best man at his wedding, I was livid and told him it would be the worst mistake he would ever make in his life.

I related some of this story to Cody and Dan, I had broken down during my genuine apology over my appalling behaviour at Mike's birthday.

"I don't know what's wrong with me, I always feel empty and alone. I can't seem to move on and yes you are right Dan, I have had quite a few one night stands but I've always played safe, I guess I just want someone to fuck Joe out of me but he never leaves, he's always there," I sobbed on their front porch like a lovesick schoolgirl.

They hugged me and accepted my apology and asked if I could stay the night, they said they had some guys living there who had a lot in common with me, I nodded okay. Codes said, "Mike can pick you up tomorrow or you can holiday here for awhile, maybe now we know the problem we may between the six of us come up with a solution."

"I would like that I would give my left ball to have what you guys have. I dream of Joe and I living like you all the time and I am so sorry what a welcome to the family I gave you all Debs I..." I started to say.

Debs cut me off and said, "I love you Trent, you couldn't do anything to me that would hurt me, I am also so lucky that Mike and his family are so forgiving but I don't know how to make you happy again for the life of me. I know all my hugs and kisses don't take your inner pain away, it hurts all of us to see you like this."

Cody.

He was just another lost soul beaten down by a lover that put his own interests first, he's nearly destroyed Trent's life but I understand some of what he was thinking. Jamie's brother Gino is a poster boy for rotten church beliefs and one eyed christian views. I guess Dan can't weave his magic this time but he can help restore Trent's confidence and self worth. I'm not going to worry about him hitting on Dan again, I don't think he will but poor Danny Lawrence will have kittens if he does.

A knock on the door and a, "We are here at last, sorry we are late."

Matt and John came in, kissed us and handed us a gift.

"We said no presents remember? but thank you." Dan said as he got them a beer.

"Open it later boys on your own, their edible," said Matty as he winked.

"Okay family, lunch is ready," I yelled from the porch as Dan rang the bell a couple of times to get Jamie and Luke up here.

I had laid out a cold buffet, it was a hot day and perfect for what we had planned. The boys came up and the 'kids' came in the beach way.

I saw Bobby showing Trent the painting, he was looking at it in amazement.

Lunch was a very loud and touchy affair with Debs, Mike, Jamie and poor Luke trading barbs, I think Jamie was winning, he's really come out of his shy self, I think meeting this family you sort of have to or get left behind.

"Okay, enough Mike and Luke," Jamie shouted.

"Enough, come on Dan let's go explore the dunes."

"Don't draw me into your family fights James, I won't go with you without Codes."

"Okay I'll do him too," he replied.

"Ow! can I?" I said.

"Stay here Codes, you and I are going to the farm," Luke said.

"Can we come?" said Bobby and Rory.

Poor Trent didn't know where to look.

I leant over to Bobby, he grinned and took off around the side of the house pulling Rory after him.

I went inside and motioned Dan to come with me, we opened the champagne he took the bottles and I took the glasses.

"What's the occasion Squirt?" Mike asked.

I smiled at him and wiggled my eyebrows, just then the kids came in the back door carrying the cake, it was enormous.

"Happy anniversary Dan and Cody."

Jaws dropped and hugs were exchanged.

"Why didn't you tell us Cody? We would have done something," Luke said.

"You already have Luke you're here," I kissed his cheek.

The cake was a triumph Bobby had painted our pictures onto it, Dan in his football gear and me in my hipsters. It was just beautiful I didn't like to cut it in the end but took lots of photos.I left the middle for Dan's mum and dad.

Dan got up to make a speech he thanked everybody for coming and the boys for the cake.

He looked at me and said, "Codes it's now been a year and I'm afraid you've just about worn me out but I thank you."

I smacked his arm and said, "Get on with it Dan nobody wants to hear that shit."

He giggled, "Cody I love you more and more with every breath I take, with every twitch of my body, with every blink of my eyes, we got together after a very sad time and I am on a mission to make sure your every waking second is happy and beautiful forever."

I cried and kissed him, giving him my gentlest lip lock I could find.

"Dan, you saved my life three times, you know you own me forever, I was so lost then you found me, you gave me hope, love and security and I will forever be tied to you my love for you will never ever be broken."

He swept me up and said, "Let's go to bed Codes, enjoy our party boys we have some serious making out to do."

John said, "It wouldn't have anything to do with that tent you have in your shorts Dan would it?"

Dan blushed and quickly sat down.

I noticed Trent was trying unsuccessfully to wipe his eyes.

He got up and nonchalantly walked down the stairs onto the beach, I watched as he sat on a banana lounge and looked out to sea, he was still wiping his eyes on his shirt sleeves. Everyone at the table was watching him.

I said to the kids, "Rory and Bobby can you take this bottle of wine and these napkins down to Trent for me and maybe sit and give him some hugs?"

They looked at me and I said, "Please he needs you both."

Debs looked at me and said, "What are you up to?"

"Oh nuthin much Debs, but if I'm guessing right Trent needs Rory and Bobby more than he knows at the moment."

I watched as the kids hugged Trent and poured him a wine, Bobby was wiping his eyes and Rory was fussing with his hair, they sat there for a long time.

Only getting up to go and have a pee in the bushes.

The boys helped me clean up and Deb and Mike left with me assuring them that he would be well looked after.

The next thing we heard was the buggy tearing up the beach with Trent standing up shouting into the wind.

Dan and I sat with John and Matt, we talked about that day on the balcony when Dan told me he loved me. "The look on your face Squirt was priceless, I don't know which one of us was more shocked that Dan had finally done it."

He looked at Dan but spoke to me, "I meant what I said that day Squirt, if Dan hadn't made his move I would have told you about his problem sorry Dan but it went on too long,"

Dan smiled and kinda blushed.

"I'm so sorry Codes, I should have done it six months before, I loved you then but didn't really know it for sure at the time."

"It's okay Dan we got there eventually," I leaned in and kissed him.

"Well we must away gotta meeting in the morning I guess it's that time of year again in a couple of weeks, I'm sorry Cody we really feel for you."

"It's okay boys, I have my family with me and plenty of work to do." I took Luke's hand and kissed it.

Dan stared at me, then laughed and said, "Codes can you sew a small pocket into my jock so I can hide my phone?"

"Sure Dan I can do that it will make your bulge bigger for de ladies."

We giggled and hugged while Luke and Jamie pashed on, they said they would see us in the morning.

We waited for the kids to return, Trent was so excited he had never done anything like that before. He was going next door to watch a dvd then hit the sack.

He kissed us both and said, "Don't worry I never hit on family nowadays, they are safe with me," he smiled.

We hugged again and I said I would leave the porch light on for him.

Dan and I showered, he dried me and did my underarm and a little scent, he continually breathed me in, I did the same to him.

Our anniversary presents were very simple, Dan gave me a very sexy jock and I gave him a sexier see through one, our hands and mouths were everywhere for the next two hours. Poor Dan, three times he came, the last one hardly anything came out, his balls were aching, he couldn't move.

"Codes?"

"Yes Dan."

"Please don't do that again."

"Do what Dan?"

"Please don't look so sexy when we go to bed."

"Okay Dan, I won't anymore."

"Codes I really am worn out, I'll never make it through the training camp if this keeps up."

"It's okay Dan," I said, "I will buy Pooh Bear pyjamas tomorrow."

"Goodnight Dan."

"Goodnight Codes."

"Codes, hey Codes are you still awake?"

"Yes Dan I've only just closed my eyes."

"Codes can we just do it once and maybe you can look sexy for like twenty minutes?"

"Okay Dan, twenty minutes got it goodnight."

"Codes?" he giggled.

"What Dan?"

"You won't believe this but just thinking about you in Pooh Bear pyjamas has got me horny again," he started laughing.

I turned him on his side (no easy feat I'm telling you) and said,

"One more word Dan, just one more word and your in the spare room."

He giggled uncontrollably.

I wasn't laughing but I was filled with love.

Dan and Jamie had to rush off for the team meeting, it would last all day so I said I would meet him at the club, It had been ages since I had seen my boys.

Trent arrived up the porch stairs with the kids, he had stayed the night he went for a shower and I talked to Rory and Bobby over coffee and a mountain of toast. "We just cuddled him all night Codes, he's hurting really bad but nothing went on, just holding him I think was a good thing, he slept like a baby and it reminded me of two great friends in Spain that helped me," he leant over and kissed Bobby.

"Thank you boys, it's what I would expect from you, he needs to put some fun back into his life and I'm sorry but I think you two are the best people to do that for him," I said.

"And maybe one of your great styles before I take him to the shop hey Rory?"

"I'll get my scissors." he said and jumped up and ran to get his hairdressing gear.

Trent came back. "Sit here Trent, your about to get a makeover."

"What? Not too much off Rory please, I like my longer hair."

"Shut up Trent and hold still the master not the client will decide what looks good on you, your about to arrive in the twenty- first century."

Trent went crazy, he loved it. "I thought it was impossible to wear the new styles but this really suits me thank you Rory you're amazing." He kissed Rory on the cheek and Bobby kissed the other one and said, "Don't we know it."

Trent ran off to the bathroom to look in the mirror.

"We don't necessarily have to find a lover for him, just try and make his life a little brighter. Being here with us is a plus I think, I'm guessing he doesn't have any friends to speak of." I continued.

"Your right as usual Codes, he's on his own maybe we can take him to the farm for a weekend," Bobby said.

"Oh my god poor mum and dad," I laughed.

Just then Luke arrived smiling from ear to ear, he put a small parcel on the table and said, "Happy anniversary Codes."

I protested but thanked him I opened it. A bloody nurses outfit. "Fuck me I'll have to hide this from Dan he's going through his 'Squirt your too sexy in bed' crisis, if he sees this he will die from exhaustion," I laughed.

Bobby went bright eyed and fingered it I looked at Luke and he winked.

"Bobby can I hide it in your van so Dan doesn't find it?"

"Sure you can Codes, I'll put it away somewhere safe," he snatched the parcel off the table.

"I bet you will Bobby," Rory said blushing and giggling.

Trent came to join us he looked a lot better and refreshed. "Sleep well Trent?" Luke asked.

"The best sleep I've had in years Luke thank you Codes and you boys so much."

"Our pleasure, I'm going to go into town today and meet Dan at the club do you want to come and have a beer with the team?"

His eyes opened wide and he said, "Sure would Cody."

"Okay we will have lunch, Rory and Bobby are working so we can get some sandwiches while Adam finishes your new look. And by that time the meeting should be over. What about you Luke, are you meeting Jamie?"

"Can't Codes, I have uni today," he replied.

"Okay you kids are on egg duty, I'll have mine sunny side up thanks."

The boys got started in the kitchen, Trent helped and when they stopped laughing and horsing around they got it sorted."

Luke and I had a good talk about Trent, he was worried that he might hit on Jamie, I assured him all should be good from now on I had the kids on to it.

He laughed and said, "Codes I think Jamie would freak if he did."

I looked at him and said, "Luke both Jamie and Dan would be running up the beach screaming."

The kids went to work and when the dishes were finished Trent and I went to do some grocery shopping, he tried to pay for it but I wouldn't let him. "What kind of work do you do Trent?" I asked as we put things away.

"Codes, I build websites I guess you could call me a computer nerd but it's good money and I can do It from anywhere. I only take on what I feel like doing but since I've been back business hasn't been so good. It's my fault though as I didn't answer any inquiries for a long time but I can build it up again and I really have to do it soon, Joe and I used to do it together it was like losing an arm when he left he was really good with arty stuff."

"Well you've seen Bobby's artwork he's practically a walking paint shop why don't you get him to help you with your next project, I'm sure he could come up with some great ideas and logos and such. He starts school next week so I'm sure he could do with some extra cash and I want him to not be in the shop so much and to concentrate more on his art, this way it would help him and you," I replied.

"When you are feeling a bit more in charge of your life you can get started on our online shop," I suggested.

"Codes just being here has given me a new lease of life for so long I've been on my own in my depressing room which brings back so many good and awful moments, I don't have any friends but I am hoping that will change soon."

I hugged him and said, "What do you need to get started, there's a computer printer and copier in the office do you need anything else?" I asked.

"No Codes I can hack into my computer at home and download the programmes I use, is that okay with you I don't want to get in the way?"

"While your here you can work on Rory's and my shopping online store then I will talk to mum about the foundation one," I said.

"Oh Cody that's awesome, thank you," he beamed.

"Okay let's get to the shop and you can start from there, maybe get some new clothes to wear to the club," I winked at him.

He blushed and said, "I really am sorry Cody, I guess that night I had hit rock bottom I see Dan and your love for each other and it's like what I had with Joe, deep and strong or that's what I thought thank you for the second chance."

He kissed my cheek.

We arrived at the shop and I immediately had to pry Trent away from Rory, I headed him in Adams direction. "He's all yours Adam." Rory came over and was talking highlights, he fiddled with Trents hair and said, "Here, here and down here okay?"

Trent looked at me with a worried face.

"He's the best in the business Trent, he hardly ever makes a mistake," I smiled.

I sent one of the boys out to get a big platter of sandwiches for lunch then I got Rory and Bobby into the office for a talk.

"Okay boys I have an idea," I started.

Rory looked at Bobby and they put their heads together. Bobby laughed.

"Okay what's the joke?" I said.

Rory went bright red and said, "Awesome idea Codes, may I suggest Bobby runs the website from home, mostly our stock is in the container it will only be a matter of him picking it out and popping it in the mail, that way he can concentrate on his art work also."

I looked at him and shook my head, "You already knew what I was going to suggest didn't you, did you talk to Trent about it last night?"

"Yes Codes the DVD was boring but we only said that he should bring up the website idea if you did first." He giggled and said, "Gotchya!"

(Don't know why I bother anymore I'm feeling a bit obsolete at the moment.)

"Okay, then you know what I'm going to say next then, don't you?"

Bobby said, "Well he needs a knockout outfit for this afternoon and another cool one for when he visits his parents to tell them he's staying with us for awhile."

"Okay boys weave your magic." I rubbed my forehead before I pretended to bang it on the wall.

"Wow! And fucking Wow!" Bailey whispered behind me when Trent came out in his first outfit.

"Close you mouth Bailey your drooling," I said.

Trent looked awesome, talk about a black swan turning white within two hours. Adam had breathed new life into his mousy colour highlighted and superbly cut by Rory, Trent couldn't wipe the smile off his face.

The hipster wranglers and striped rolled sleeved shirt finished the look off, a little chest hair appeared at the collar, he looked so sexy.

His tears started as I opened the car door for him, he said it's the best he's felt forever. I said, "Well you look awesome and I'm guessing they are happy tears."

He nodded as he wiped his eyes, "Codes thank you so much, I had three fucking phone numbers put in my pocket, that's never happened to me, never."

"O'h and who would they be from?" (I'm guessing Bailey but he's got a boyfriend, that naughty boy I'll have to have a chat with him.)

He said, "Bailey, Adam and that spunk who was trying on the boardies and tees."

I couldn't wipe the smile off his face, I did tell him about Bailey but he just said he thought it was more of an ego boost for him than anything.

"I agreed Bailey was having some fun but Adams one of the good guys and the surfer well unknown yet."

"I like Adam Codes and I will call him to go to a club one night but I really want to get my head sorted before I get involved in the scene again, thank god I kept myself safe Codes. I would go insane completely if I had caught something," he sniffed.

"Let's watch the boys train for awhileTrent then we can go on up."

Dan came past, we waved and he got a concerned look on his face, the next pass he came closer looked hard and tripped over his feet. "I think Dan just realised who you were I guess now we can say our trip today was a success."

He giggled and said, "I want one of those big men looking out for me too Codes I think he was looking a bit put out on the first pass." We giggled like a couple of groupies then it happened a big red headed player came past that I didn't know, he had transferred from another club and what an awesome body. A bit older than my boys, he had tats down one arm, curly red hair and an unkept beard ummm. He kept looking our way as he trotted around the field.

I insisted when the boys came up to meet us that Trent go get us a beer, I also told him about the leg movement, he laughed and said he knew about it Jamie had warned him yesterday. Dan said, "No Codes that's been done here before, and it's your turn to get the beers and my turn to look at you."

"Dan I'm looking for a reaction from the new redheaded player I'm getting vibes from him."

"Oh Tom he's cool but I don't think he would be gay Squirt he's got a kid he brings along sometimes."

"Bummer," I said.

We watched Trent do his thing at the bar, Toms eyes bulged and he shifted on his stool but didn't take his eyes off him.

"Somethings not right Dan he's definitely uncomfortable on that seat,' I smiled, "maybe the kids his nephew."

"No Squirt, he calls him dad."

I put that one aside I couldn't get so lucky the third time now, could I?

"Trent you look like a new man that's a great look for you," Dan said.

"You didn't recognise me when you ran past did you Dan?"

"No, I thought Squirt had found someone new," he winked at me.

We had a great night catching up with everybody, April arrived later to pick Larry up and we talked about her fitting, she said she could ever repay me for what I had designed. I told her she already had by saving my life.The wedding was in ten weeks just before the season starts, they would honeymoon after the season,maybe in Hawaii with us? I told her they were more than welcome to join us and wrote down the dates and hotel name.

Tom kept looking at Trent who was ignorant about what was going on. I thought I would go on over and introduce myself seeing he would be doing some training on my beach on sundays. "Hi Tom welcome to the club I'm Cody I used to work here."

"Hi Cody your Dans friend aren't you the one with the beach house?"

"Yes that's us, you will be training on our beach on sundays, it's a good spot."

"That's if I can get a baby sitter for the day otherwise coach says I could bring

Donnie along but no guarantees he can be watched all the time."

"Your wife's not in the picture Tom?"

"No she took off three years ago, she left me and Donnie. Can you believe that her own son?"

"That's a shame mate she's missing out on his best years."

"I know, but it was over with us two and now she doesn't even want to have anything to do with him I just can't get passed it."

"So who looks after him when your not there?"

"My mum and my sister, but they have done so much for me the past three years I don't like to lumber more on them."

"Well you don't have to Tom between Dans brother Luke and me we can babysit him while your on the beach, Luke's going to medical school so theres even a doctor in the house we can take care of him."

"That would be so cool, one less worry to think about."

"Okay, just bring him along and we can find him something to do to amuse him, you keep looking over at our table do you want to join us?"

"Nah I'm okay, I just thought I knew the tall guy with the brown hair that's with you that's all."

"That's Dans brothers girlfriends brother, Trent Smith ring any bells?"

"No but he's familiar it will come to me maybe at three in the morning," he laughed

"Well got to go my little man is waiting for his papa to read him a story have a good night Cody, and thank you."

"Anytime Tom keep safe."

"New pickings Codes?" Dan said.

"Maybe Dan, maybe," I said vaguely.

"What are you up to now my little miss, fix it all nurse?"

"Dan, I'm shocked you would think that, tell you later," I smiled.

"And I'm not a miss nurse either," I said.

"Growl," replied Dan.

Dinner was nice Luke had it all organised, Trent rang Debs and his mum and said he would be home on thursday for the night. He had picked up a couple of jobs and wanted some things then he talked to Bobby about the website business, Bobby said he would get started with the Cody Mitchell and the Rory logos and then the 'Never Give Up' charity one.

I rang mum and talked to her about it, she asked to speak to Trent. They were on the phone for ages and he was making all sorts of notes.

He looked pleased with himself when he got off the phone, I think someones confidence is coming back.

He said, "God Codes your mum sure does know what she wants with this site.

Shes given me a list of things that I would never have thought of."

"That's my mum, I wouldn't even try to guess how she knows about websites."

The three amigos disappeared out to the office after dinner, Luke and Jamie went for a walk down the beach. "Feel like an evening stroll Dan?"

"Sure Codes, let's go."

We were talking about his three weeks away as we strolled hand in hand, of course we were dreading it. He said that the coach wasn't sure they would go to the Gold Coast for a weekend, the club board were thinking of something else but he didn't know what it was.

I knew what it was and was busting to tell Dan but I was sworn to secrecy, the club secretary had called me I had to go in tomorrow to get the final plan and sign some papers.

We stopped and kissed some more then Dan wiggled his eyebrows so we walked into the trees. "Fuck me" was all we heard before we ran into Jamie and Luke. He had Luke up against a tree and he was fucking him like no tomorrow, we had surprised them, Luke went straight for his shorts and Jamie just stood there, boy was the Italian built and I ain't talking about his six pack either. We started laughing and turned on our heels giggling our heads off. "Carry on boys." Dan ye,led out. I could feel Luke's shame as we laughed our way back to the house.

We didn't see them come back but boy did I ever get a buzz out of that image, lucky Luke.

Everybody was out so we thought we would just get ready for bed and maybe make out or watch TV. I said to Dan only twenty minutes then I get ugly okay? He nodded as he kissed my upper thighs getting ready for the ball licking work over he was going to give me, he groaned.

It didn't take us more than twenty, I think we both had poor Jamie's image in our minds. We watched a bit of TV then Dan started to rub my belly and suck on my nipples. I got up and went to the bathroom, in the wastebasket was a pair of Pooh Bear shortie pyjamas and a toy teddy bear. I messed my hair up and went back to bed, Dan freaked. "No Dan twenty minutes you said I'm ready for bed, look I'm messed up and ugly now."

"But Codes you look sexier than ever and your turning me on big time."

"Well Dan I'm going to sleep, this is what you wanted now deal with it I don't want to wear you out."

"No Codes I was joking with you, please can I just play with your butt please go on?"

"Dan what you do to me after I go to sleep is okay as long as you don't wake me up." So I stuck my thumb into my mouth and rolled on my side.

I pretended to cuddle my teddy, very gently Dan ran his hands all over my pyjamas, he pulled them down and pushed his rock hard cock in me, he gently screwed my butt he was kissing my neck and I was making little noises fuck I was aching to cum again. He grabbed my cock and started to pull it I came within seconds. I won't tell you what I was imagining but know this it is never going to happen.

Thoroughly spent he laid on his back and I cuddled into him. He kept saying, "No more no more."

I said, "That's a shame Dan, I'll have to take the french maid outfit back tomorrow then."

"Nooo Codes put it on now, now, now."

"Go to sleep Dan."

I turned the lights out and we went to sleep.

During the night I woke and Dan was blowing me, I came, then did him.

No wonder he's bloody tired in the mornings he will never keep his strength up this way, it's all his fault you know.

I told Dan I would meet him after training I wanted to go in and see Annie for awhile, I hadn't seen her since christmas. Luke wasn't seen for breakfast but Jamie came up and he looked flushed he talked to Dan about going away. "Excuse me Jamie where's Luke the toast is getting cold?" I inquired.

"He's too embarrassed Codes, so am I but shit happens so I'm trying to move on but Luke's finding it hard," he chuckled.

"Okay," I said.

I went downstairs and found Lukey at the table eating toast and coffee.

"Luke we know how you feel, but you weren't doing anything Dan and I haven't done at that spot before so don't be silly come eat with us, it's yesterdays news hon."

"I am being silly aren't I Codes, I was so embarrassed Dan saw us. To be honest Cody I love it when Jamie takes me up against a tree reminds me of home," he giggled.

"Okay Luke from now on we go north you go south and don't be embarrassed.

Dan fucks me into next week leaning up against that big old tree in the lower paddock."

"He does? Do you think we could use it next time we go to the farm Codes?"

"Sure you can we don't have exclusive rights to it."

I winked and added, "Your one lucky boy Luke Lawrence, but that's between you and me."

He blushed and said, "Was very hard at first Cody but it's okay now, no more said."

We went up and joined the boys, the three amigos arrived looking very excited they had been up for ages, Rory winked and said, "You're going to love what these two have conjured up for your website Codes."

"I thought we were doing a combined one Trent?"

"No Codes it's best to separate them that way you cover more of the market, I will link it with advertising for Rory's and the charity will have a link on each for donations. Dan I want to go and talk to your clubs secretary sometime the club website is so out of date, if they go with me I can also link it to businesses in the area who take out advertising and so the ball starts rolling. It may not be easy Codes but I'm hoping the small businesses will want websites also, there's a huge market out there for shopping online now.

They will all have checkouts linked to banking, PayPal and credit cards you'll see your business will double overnight."

"Sounds great Trent but don't over tax yourself take it one at a time."

"It's okay Codes, I shouldn't say this but it's easy for me, but a bit harder for Bobby, and I have to say it before we begin properly, it's family rates for you and Rory, the government pays for the charity one there's no dipping into the donations at all.The club will get it half price because I want this to happen."

"Okay we will go in there today and I will introduce you to the secretary I have an idea rolling around in my head and I want to suggest it to him."

"What's that Codes?" Jamie asked.

"They will need someone to run it for them, like keep it up to date and I think Annie would be perfect once some training has happened, she hates working in the bar she can sit at a computer and run the site for a couple of hours then do the event bookings."

"Codes when did you start running the club?" Dan piped up and said.

"You have no idea Dan what I'm capable of running," I gave him a wry smile.

"Oh yes I do Pooh Bear."

The boys all looked at me and said, "Tell all."

"Later boys, more coffee?" I grinned.

I told Trent to go and play the machines for awhile I had business to attend to and would be away for about an hour. Then I went to talk to Annie we had a great catch up, she was looking forward to the season so she can see us more.

The secretary was happy to see me also, he gave me insurance papers to sign and wavers, then a nice fat cheque in the charity's name. "Thank you Cody you have just saved us a bundle of money, we are very grateful, now we can begin the new buildings in earnest."

"My pleasure sir, I have something else to talk to you about, your website."

"Oh I know it's not up to date and looking old hat, we have it on the list of things to organise, but haven't had the time to find anyone."

I lifted my eyebrows and said, "Have I got a deal for you."

Twenty minutes later I found Trent and said, "Your on, go get him tiger."

He was beaming when he came out, a tear escaped from his eye.

He said, "Codes, words can't tell you how I feel for you at this very moment."

"It's okay Trent your family, your allowed to feel loved and protected."

We went to find the boys, I noticed Tom had joined them also. "Hi Tom good to see you again."

"Hi Cody I got the night off so thought I might hang around for awhile."

"Tom, this is Trent, where's Dan?"

"Hi Trent pleased to meet you, Squirt Dans gone missing he took off in his car straight after training."

"Oh," I lifted an eyebrow.

John and Matt couldn't shed any light on it but after half an hour he arrived pleading he had something to do, but not saying what.

"Where you been Dan?"

"Not here Codes, later."

When Trent went to the toilet Toms eyes were all over his ass, which was mighty fine I must say as since the makeover he's looking pretty good. It gave me a chance to talk to Tom.

"So Tom did you remember where you know Trent from?"

He whispered to me.

"Yes, three o'clock this morning," he giggled.

I laughed, and said, "Okay I hope it's all nice"

"It sort of isn't Codes can I trust you not to say anything?"

"Of course you can."

"Well I remembered I had seen him in my local parklands quite a few times when I was running around it, he usually was drunk and very distressed looking a couple of times he was crying but I never got up the nerve to talk to him. I know you cant see it but I'm painfully shy it took me ages to come and sit with you all, I guess the fear of rejection looms with me still."

I laughed and said, "Just remember whatever you hear on this table stays here, I think I know what you saw was all about but I can't betray his confidence, he will have to tell you. I will say he has been hurt very badly and he's only just beginning to get his life back."

"Okay Codes I won't push you, and by the way I know about you and Dan also, I just wanted to let you know it's okay with me and just be yourselves, I kinda like you both and John and Matt. I haven't met Luke but Jamie seems like a very happy man, between you and me I think I'm bi but I've always been too scared to do anything about it."

I lifted an eyebrow and said, "Thank you, now when are we all going to meet this little man of yours?"

"Sunday morning Codes, he's also a bit shy but when he warms up to you, you won't know what hit you."

"Why don't you bring him over for lunch saturday that way you will be there and he can start getting used to us."

"Great, that's the first invitation I've had in ages that's included Donnie."

"He's not that bad is he?" I laughed.

"No Codes, he's a good kid it's just that the guys like to kick back without kids around that's all, I am beside myself with this hinterland training camp thing, I will miss him so much."

"Don't worry too much about it Tom, I'm sure things will look brighter after Sunday," I smiled to myself.

"Codes I'm going to miss you so much while I'm away, I wish they would let you come with me," Dan said that night on the porch.

"I'm sure they have their reasons."

I have to put him out of his misery, poor Dan he's so depressed and trying to please me to no end with sex before he goes.

"Dan can you get me a glass of wine, and get yourself a beer I have something to tell you."

"Codes sure, but I hope it's not bad news I don't think I could cope with that at the moment."

"Thanks Dan, no it's the best news you've had all year."

"Your pregnant?"

"Dan, wine," I replied.

When he came back I went and rang the bell three times so Jamie and Luke could hear the news too.

"Get yourselves a drink boys, we have to have a family meeting."

Trent and the kids were out in the office working on the web sites, I guess they will be there all night. I will have to speak to them, always the grumpy father figure I am.

I handed some papers to Dan and said,

"Before I explain what these are I want all your solemn promises that what's said at this table tonight goes no further."

"Okay Squirt, what's this all about?" Luke asked.

"Well I had a call from the club secretary last week, he wanted to talk with me about something, I thought I might have kept it a secret till sunday but I'm sick of looking at miserable faces all the time and Dan your wearing me out," I laughed.

"I went to see him today and he gave me this cheque for the charity and I signed paperwork to rent the club the land up the back near the container."

"What for Codes are they going to store stuff there?" Jamie asked.

"Yes Jamie they are going to store twenty five full blooded, pumped, six packed, monster cocked football players."

"What?" Dan said with a surprised look on his face.

I waited then continued after sipping my wine.

A shit assed grin on my face I said,

"Your not going to the hinterland this year, your staying here. There will be four transportable homes installed next week and hooked up. You two get to stay here with us."

"What? Are you shitting me Codes?"

"No Dan, you and I have rented the land to the club and they are going to put the homes in and your training will be on this beach in the dunes up to the rocks with some day trips to the hills over there."

A slapping of hands and kisses flew across the table, they were so happy, Luke started to cry lifting that weight off his shoulders.

"Codes does this mean we can stay in here?"Jamie asked.

"Sorry, that's the downside you have to all bunk together, grease your ass up Jamie." I let out a rather loud laugh then continued,

"But hey, we get to see you each day and who knows maybe a tree or two might get some loving some nights."

Dan grabbed me and held me tight, he kissed my lips and slowly licked and sucked down my neck, I let out a moan, you're so easy Cody Mitchell, my crutch was instantly hard.

"Oh by the way, they are bringing in a catering truck and if it all works out it will be a twice yearly thing, so the homes stay here permanently."

"There's something else, I need to talk with the kids and Trent about, if I don't get their approval it won't happen."

Jamie looked at Luke and said, "Cody Mitchell, you haven't signed Luke's mouth and ass away for the boys pleasures have you?"

I roared laughing, poor Luke looked stunned, he thumped Jamie on the arm, then he rubbed it.

"So what James? I can take them on one at a time, two if the moneys good," Luke ribbed him.

"The size of your cock is like having three normal ones up me," he added.

Jamie blushed and said, "Sorry Luke, I can get it made smaller for you."

"Impossible James, I'm a doctor, trust me and don't even entertain the idea," he roared laughing.

"Okay I'll get the boys in here and let them know what's happening. Also, I want to ask you all if you will help me look after Tom's boy Donnie, he's beside himself with worry because he thinks he has to leave him with his mum. I thought with me here most of the time we could kinda baby sit him, they are coming for lunch saturday so he can meet us all and we are going to babysit him this sunday."

"So cool Codes, I'm in for sure, I adore kids they can teach us a lot if we listen hard," Luke said.

"Good, happy now Dan?" I said.

"More than happy Squirt, let's go to bed," he wiggled his eyebrows.

"Dan it's only eight and we have to tell the boys. The coach is going to announce it on sunday so please don't let the cat out of the bag, I think he wants to win some brownie points. On one of the weekends the boys will be allowed to go home for two days, so that's a bonus, the club is saving heaps by moving here as it costs a fortune to rent that lodge in the hills."

I got the boys up to the house and told them, they were more than happy the team would be here and were eager to meet Donnie. When I got Trent on his own I asked him what he thought about Tom, he said he looked familiar the other day and earlier tonight he realised where he knew him from.

I said, "You should talk to him Trent, he just might surprise you."

Where have I heard that line before?

He said he would but was too embarrased to start a conversation with him.

"Leave it to papa," I replied.

"That brings me to another problem, don't over tax yourself with these websites Trent, go have some fun too."

"I will Codes, we are just waiting on Bobby's artwork, he's a perfectionist you know, otherwise yours and Rory's are nearly done."

"That quick?" I said.

"Well, it's all there, all I have to do is insert the logos, get some hosting then you and Rory can start uploading your pictures and stock, it will be all up and running next week."

"Fuck me," I said

"I guess I had better get moving on the photos, maybe I could ask some of the team members to model."

"Oh Codes can I watch? That Tom is one fine dude but I know he's married so don't get worried, I won't hit on him," he laughed.

"Well actually Trent his wife left him and Donnie three years ago, he hasn't seen her since."

"Oh?" he absentmindedly muttered.

That done, Dan and I showered, he did my smells and loaded up my toothbrush and disappeared.

I got into bed, no Dan?

Then the door burst open and there he was standing in a superman suit that was so small he had ripped it trying to get his hulking frame into it, boy did he look sexy in it, fuck, it was ripped in all the right places. His red jock poked out menacingly. He said, "umm sorry Squirt I got the wrong size."

I answered, "Oh no you didn't Dan, it's perfect," I got my phone ready and took some photos.

"Get here iron man, I need to feel some of your strength."

Wow, what a night I was so sore my bum throbbed, my jaw I think left the building, I couldn't even feel it anymore and my Dan was splayed out across the bed snoring, so I took some more photos.

I sent the first one to Luke, with the caption, 'Superman is finally defeated.'

I got a 'lolol' back.

In the morning Rory said to Dan, "Was that Clarke Kent I saw entering your bedroom last night?"

I looked at Luke, he smirked.

Dan said ignoring the muffled giggles, "More coffee Squirt?" he winked.

Rorys phone rang. "It's yo momma wantin to a speak to you Clarke."

Dans face went ashen.

"Fuck I love this family," I screamed

I had the photos printed, I couldn't resist it and added them to my 'have a wank' album.

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