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"Not what I thought escape meant" Chapter 108
The night had been full of surprises. Max was still emotional about the sign. Zeb was horrified having to face Joe's daughters and Kevin and Mark still unsure of the offer for Mark to live at the ranch.
Clean up was fast and everyone had made it to their respective homes. The night was a huge success and now everyone could focus on their individual Christmas plans. The oldest ranch hand had taken his usual position on the picnic tables. Enjoying his cigarette and fresh coffee was only part of the night. The sounds coming from both Austin's duplex and now Kevin's brought a smile to his face. His attention was drown to Zeb's truck flying in the driveway to the ranch house.
Watching closely he saw Zeb jump out of his truck and run to the door. Falling to his knees trying to get the door open, the older man watched as Zeb scrambled back to his feet and into the ranch house. "Damn little bitches." He whispered as he put out his cigarette and placed his coffee cup on the table before getting up and heading towards the ranch house.
Carl and Max had arrived home and finally relaxed. Max had taken a shower and prepared himself for what he had hoped would be a fun evening with his husband. Carl had also showered and they lay naked on the couch watching a movie. Carl lay on his back on the couch and had pulled Max up to lay on top of him. Both men watched the movie with the occasional moan from Max as Carl had reached down and inserted on finger inside Max's ass. It was not so much sexual as it gave both men the feeling of love and safety. Max lay with his head under Carl's chin facing the television. Max's cell phone began to ring. "What's up brother in law ?" Max said as he retrieved the phone from the coffee table and answered it.
"Slow down, calm down and tell me what is going on." Max said raising up from Carl's chest. Carl has stopped moving his finger in and out of Max's ass but still had it lodged inside. "No I haven't seen him or heard from him. What happened ?" Max asked. "What ?" Carl whispered. Max's expression let him know that he himself was not sure. "Calm down Joe. I am sure that he has not gone far. We will go find him. Did you two have a fight ?" Max asked. Max's expression changed from concern to anger. "Oh I see. You stay calm. We will find him. You just handle things at home." Max said. As he placed the phone on the coffee table. "Your nieces." Max said. "Those two little bitches are your nieces now too." Carl said in an angry tone. "Remember you said that when I get a hold of them." Max said pulling up off the couch with a slight moan and the empty feeling from Carl's finger coming out.
Carl dressed with his cell phone to his ear. "We may need you to come over." Carl said. Apparently the party on the other end asked what was going on. "Those two little bitches. I am headed to Joe's and Max is headed to look for Zeb." Carl said before laying the phone down. "Who was that ?" Max asked as he walked out of the closet pulling his jacket on. "Mary. I told her we may need her help." Carl said. "Well you go to Joe before he does something stupid. I will go looking for Zeb." Max said. "You know I love you baby." Carl said. "Remember that when I get through with those two girls." Max said and smiled.
The older ranch hand opened the ranch house door slowly. The front room was empty but he could hear sickening sounds coming from the bathroom. Stepping into the bathroom door he could tell that Zeb had already vomited everything from his stomach and had a severe case of dry heaves. Quickly moving back into the kitchen the older man took a couple of bottles of water from the refrigerator and returned to the bathroom. Reaching over he touched Zeb on the shoulder which caused Zeb to shout and jump to the other end of the bathroom and curl up against the shower wall. "Calm down buddy. Here, drink some water. It may not stay down but it will help with the dry heaves and you need to stay hydrated." The older man said reaching out once again to place his hand on Zeb's shoulder.
Max saw the light on at the ranch house and Zeb's truck out front as he headed out of the driveway. Carl was right behind him and after seeing Max take a short cut across the yards he saw Zeb's truck. "Well I can calm Joe down. I know where Zeb is." Carl thought. As Carl pulled up in front of Joe's house he wondered what was going on. The front door was wide open and he could hear shouting as soon as the diesel engine shut off.
Max opened the door to the ranch house and could hear talking coming from the back of the house. As he walked down the hall he recognized Zeb's voice but it took him a minute to realize who the other was. Stopping short of the door he stood and listened. "I been round them two since they were born. Now Amanda is more like her Dad but for the sake of God and the devil together that Ashley is just like her mother. That bitch tried to rule this ranch from the day she walked on it. Joe's Mother and Father tolerated her because of Joe. I saw Mrs. Rexlan cry like a baby when she found out that bitch was pregnant." The older man said.
"Ashley was so ugly. She was screaming at me, calling me all sorts of names. She told me that Rexlan ranch was her birth right and she would see me gone even if it was in a pine box." Zeb said. "She is just a misguided young woman. I don't think she is a teenager anymore but I assure you that Joe ain't going to let them get between you two. Hell they ain't been back to the ranch since Mrs. Rexlan died. Hell they didn't want to be here then but their Mama thought that she may have left them something in the will." The older man said. "I just don't want to be any more trouble for this family. I will gather my things tomorrow and move on." Zeb said. "The hell you will." Max said as he walked into the room. "Take Zeb to our house if you don't mind and wait there." Max said talking to the older man. "I will not do that. If you don't mind I will be fine right here." Zeb said. Max looked at the older ranch hand. "Don't worry I will knock him out if he tries to leave." The older hand said laughing.
Carl stepped in the door to see that it had been pushed open so hard that the knob was embedded in the sheetrock behind the door. Joe, Mary and Ashley were all trying to out shout each other. "WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON ?" Carl shouted almost shaking the furniture. "Oh My God. You call in another fudge packer. For your information my Mom sent us here to get back our birth right and stop that guy from stealing what is ours." Ashley said. "Yours ? And what the hell do you think is yours ?" Carl said. "Rexlan ranch for one. This house and the land for another." Ashley said firmly. About that time Max stepped in the front door. Hearing most of the conversation as he walked across the yard he walked in and straight to Joe. Pulling his money clip out of his pocket he pulled a one hundred dollar bill out and handed it to Joe. Joe looked puzzled as he looked at the bill. "Shake my hand." Max said. Joe looked at Max and reached his hand out.
"Now for your information your Uncle Carl and I own Rexlan ranch. As of about ten seconds ago I bought your father's house and land, so now I own it too. Now what the fuck do you think you are entitled too." Max said. "My mother dated a lawyer and he said that we were entitled to the ranch." Ashley said. "Honey when you learn like your mother should have that most men will tell you anything you want to hear just to get between your legs then your life will be a lot easier." Max said. "Oh like you show up and let my uncle fuck you up the ass and you take everything he owns and everything my grandparents worked hard for. "WHAP", then a scream rang out.
Ashley turned and balled her fist at her Aunt Mary. "Think twice little girl. You hit your Aunt Mary and I will go to prison because I will beat your ass." Joe said. "She hit me. You all saw it." Ashley screamed. Amanda started for the door. "And where the hell do you think you are going ?" Carl asked. "I don't have a problem Uncle Carl. I just want to go sit on the porch." Amanda said. "Mom said you would wimp out." Ashley said. "It is always you and Mom. Hell you and Mom both spread your legs for any man that you think will give you what you want. I have had enough of the Rexlan whores." Amanda said. "You bitch." Ashley said as she headed towards her sister. Max just stuck his foot out causing Ashley to trip and land face first on the floor.
"I will show you all." Ashley said as she jumped to her feet. "The first time I ever met you was tonight. When Carl and I rewrote our wills I made sure that you and Ashley were included. By the time your flight lands taking your sorry ass back to your Mom that will be changed. I pay my lawyer cash not pussy. He has his own so I get a real lawyer." Max said. "You can't do that." She shouted. "You want to listen to me give him the instructions over the phone ?" Max said pulling out his cell phone.
Ross tried desperately to catch his breath before answering the phone. His cock had just started exploding deep inside Landon when his cell phone rang. "Hello ?" Ross said and lay his head in the crook of Landon's neck catching his breath. "Sure. What you need ?" Ross asked. "You think that is a good idea ?" Ross asked. "Oh o.k. if they are going then I don't have a problem. What time ?" Ross asked. "Sure, give us a few minutes to um, clean up, and we will be right there." Ross said. "Oh don't worry we were just finishing up. That's why it took a couple of extra rings so you didn't interrupt. I still got to erupt." Ross laughed.
"What was that ?" Landon asked. "That was Uncle Max. He asked if we could take the girls to the airport tonight. Apparently they showed their ass and Zeb left." Ross said. "Poor Zeb." Landon said. "They found him and he is alright. Carl just wants the girls off the ranch tonight. Let's grab a quick shower. Mary and Daryl's boys are going with us so nothing could be said. Pack a change of clothes. We can get a couple of Motel rooms there and take the boys to do some last minute Christmas shopping before we come back tomorrow." Ross said. "Do I need to go to Zeb ?" Landon asked. "Nope, you need to pack that pretty ass in some jeans so you can come with me. Oh yeah I want you to go commando too." Ross said as he leaned down and kissed Landon as he slowly pulled his cock from Landon's ass.
"Mary I hope you don't mind. I just volunteered your boys to ride with Ross and Landon to take the girls to the airport." Max said. "Wise choice. I will go get them ready." Mary said. "Can I speak to you for a minute ?" Amanda said from the doorway behind them. Carl walked out onto the porch. "Dad can you, Aunt Mary and Uncle Max come too ?" she asked. "What do you have to add ?" Carl said with a grumble. "Nothing Uncle Carl. I like Zeb. I was so thrilled that Dad was happy and had someone to love him. All of this was Mom and Ashley's doings. I will go pack my stuff but I hope I am allowed to visit." Ashley said. "Do you want to leave ?" Max asked. "No but I see I probably need too." Amanda said.
"Do you promise that you aren't here to cause problems ?" Max asked. "I promise. I hope I get the chance to get to know Zeb better. He is funny and I really like him. Besides I have never seen Dad so happy." Amanda said and started to walk off. "Why don't you come stay with us for a few days then. Give your Dad and Zeb a chance to calm down." Carl said. "No she is staying with me and Uncle Daryl and honey you can stay as long as you like but your sister has to go." Mary said. "She is my daughter. She can stay here." Joe said. "Shut up Joe." both Carl and Mary said at the same time.
The argument was finally settled and Mary had won. Amanda was coming to her house for the remainder of the visit. The easiest part to settle was that they all agreed Ashley was leaving. Ross and Landon had arrived by this point "Here. Take my vehicle, you will have more room." Max said handing his keys to Ross. "We have plenty of room in the truck." Ross said. Quickly changing his mind and taking the keys when he saw the look on Max's face, Ross quickly turned his attentions to Amanda. "Do you need me to get your luggage ?" Ross asked. "She is staying with me and Aunt Mary. Ashley is the only one leaving." Daryl said. "Well point the way and I will get her stuff." Ross said.
As Ross loaded the luggage Mary came across the yard with her boys. "Where is your duffle bags ?" Ross asked. "Duffle bags ?" Mary asked. "Oh we are going to stay in town. Landon and I are going to get the boys a room and we are taking them shopping tomorrow before we come back." Ross said. "I am not so sure about that." Mary said. "Oh lighten up Mama if I am willing to trust them with my vehicle over night you can surely trust them with your boys." Carl said. "I am not even going to ask how you think those two examples can compare." Mary said.
"Good. About time you just hushed and cut that umbilical chord." Carl said. "I am not in the mood little brother." Mary snapped. "You are suppose to save that statement for Daryl, not me." Carl laughed. "Alright you two. I think we have had enough drama for one night." Max said. "What time is her flight ?" Landon asked. "No clue." Max said. "Um... Does she have a ticket ?" Landon asked. "Nope. Drop her off at the terminal and she can find her own way home." Max said. "Are you sure?" Ross asked. After seeing the look in Max's eyes again. "What ever you say. The boys are back with their clothes so we are heading out." Ross said. "Here. Pay for the rooms and the shopping with this." Carl said handing Landon a credit card. "Don't question me because I won't give you the look. I will just slap you one good one." Carl said laughing.
Once Ross had left with his crew they returned inside the house. Joe had settled enough to realize exactly what had just happened and the words that Zeb had said were coming back to the fore front. Joe was visibly shaking but there were no tears. The look on his face was no longer rage but fear. Max walked up and placed his hand on Joe's shoulder. "Calm down Joe. Zeb is fine and we will fix this." Max said. "The last thing he said was that he could not come between me and my family. He loved me with all his heart but he had to say goodbye." Joe said. "We all say a lot of things in the heat of the moment. If he was really running away for good we would not have found him so easily." Max said. "Take that from an expert. You see how long it took me to find Max." Carl said. Just the thought finally brought Joe to tears.
"Aunt Mary can you carry me to see Zeb ?" Amanda asked. "You need to talk to your Dad about that. Don't be upset if he says no." Mary said. Amanda walked in and walked up to her Dad. "I am sorry about what happened. Can I go and talk to Zeb ?" Amanda asked. "NO." Joe shouted. "Hold up Joe. What do you want to say to Zeb ?" Max asked. "Don't you think you and your sister have done enough ?" Joe shouted. "Shut up Joe. Ashley is gone. This is Amanda. Now what did you want to say to Zeb ?" Max asked. "I wanted to say I was sorry for how my sister acted. I really like Zeb. I just want him to know that Ashley and I don't think alike and that I would really appreciate it if he gave me and my Dad another chance." Amanda said. "Do you really mean that ?" Joe asked. "Yes Dad. All I want is for you to be happy and in love. I can see the way you two look at each other that you love each other. Yes I will admit I was surprised to hear that you had fallen in love with a man but that doesn't matter to me. You being happy is all that matters. I use to blame you about the divorce but I have lived with Mom enough to know that you had to escape with your life." Amanda said.
"That may be a good idea." Carl said. "I will take her to the ranch house." Mary said. "NO. The only way she goes is with Max and if she says one word out of line you have my permission to snatch a knot in her ass." Joe barked. "I will behave Dad. I promise." Amanda said as he got on her tip toes and kissed her Dad on the cheek.
Carl did not try to argue with Max when he asked if they wanted him to go but was left standing in the living room at Joe's. Mary and Daryl were able to calm Joe to a degree but he was still very anxious. "Enough. I am going to go get Zeb." Joe said standing quickly. Carl stood in front of him. "Max is there. Give them a few minutes." Carl said. "Brother I love you to death but if you don't get out of my face I will rearrange yours for you." Joe said standing nose to nose with Carl. "Just promise me you won't run in there and make matters worse." Carl said. "Don't worry if he goes in like a bull in a china shop I am sure that Max will put him in his place real quick." Daryl said. "Well I am riding with you then." Carl said.
"Just let the dust settle. Don't make any rash decisions just yet." The older ranch hand said as he sat on the edge of the bed. "I am too damn old to do this all over again. This whole family is too nice. They don't deserve this and I can't live with being the cause of it." Zeb said. "Where would you go ?" The hand asked. "Back to Texas for starters I guess. I can find work there somewhere." Zeb said. "You can't go. That would kill my Dad." Amanda said from the door. Zeb's body froze.
The older ranch hand stood from the side of the bed. "The old saying, threes a crowd." he said as he walked past Amanda and into the hallway. Max stood in the doorway waiting to see what would happen. "He is your father and I would never come between you. Just promise me that you and your sister will visit him more often." Zeb said. "That was all Ashley. Well my Mom and Ashley. I have never seen my Dad so happy. You two love each other very much. Everyone can see that when you two look at each other." Amanda said. "I have never loved anyone as much as I love your Dad but I also love him so much that I am walking away so that I do not cause problems with him and his children." Zeb said. "I wish you would stay ?" Amanda said. "I love your Dad to death but I have enough respect for myself to not stay around just to be a punching bag." Zeb said.
"All my Mom has ever wanted was prestige and money. She never cared who she hurt or who she took advantage of including me and my sister. She has gone as far as tried to use us to get this ranch. Ashley fell for it and is just like her. I was mad at my Dad for a long time after Mom accused him of many things. Since I have gotten older I realize that everything she said was just a plot to get what she wanted. Ashley is gone and I am sure that when Uncle Carl and Uncle Max get through she will never come back." Amanda said. "I am sure she stepped on the wrong toes if she pissed off Max." Zeb chuckled. "Yeah he seems to be a tough one." Amanda said. "Alright you two." Max said still standing in the door.
Realizing that Amanda had no plans of verbally attacking Zeb, Max went back into the main room where the ranch hand waited. "How was he ?" Max asked. "Boss man, he says he is going back to Texas. He said he never meant to cause problems." The ranch hand said. "Let's just let things cool off. Those two needed some private time. If at the end of this he wants to go back I will support his decision but I pray that he changes his mind when things calm down." Max said. The front door flew open and Joe stormed into the room. Carl was close on his heels but it was apparent he had no success at calming Joe. "Where is he ?" Joe growled.
"Calm down Joe and give those two a few minutes. They have to find common ground too." Max said stepping in front of Joe. "GET OUT OF MY FACE before you get hurt." Joe growled. Carl took a step forward to defend Max. Max held his hand up to stop Carl. Never flinching or loosing his stance in front of Joe, Max looked dead in his eyes. "I love you more than a brother Joe Rexlan and I am here to help. If you want to go in like a bull in a china shop and wave your dick around go ahead but you will go through me first. Agreed that I may not win but I guarantee you that the Rexlan family jewels will be swollen for a month. If Zeb did stay after your rant there would be no sex for a month. I can promise that one." Max said. "Why are you such an asshole." Joe said changing his tone. "Well somebody has to be with you two hard headed Rexlans." Max said.
The two men's faces were close enough that they could have kissed. "It's rare for any man to stand toe to toe to me and tell me I can't do something." Joe said. "Count this as a rare moment then. I listened for a few minutes. They are doing fine. Just give them a chance." Max said. "Are you going to move your husband out of my way ?" Joe said to Carl never breaking eye contact with Max. "He is a smart man. He values his family jewels." Max said. "Then you wouldn't have sex for a month." Joe said. "Oh he could watch. I have a dildo so I would be fine." Max said not cracking a smile. "Dauuuummnnn." The older ranch said laughing. This caused Carl and Joe to both laugh.
"You got a tough nut to crack here Carl." Joe laughed and leaned over and hugged Max. Max could feel Joe's entire body trembling. "It will be alright Joe." Max whispered. "But he left me." Joe said trembling even more. "No Joe. He loved you." Max whispered. "You don't leave someone you love." Joe said. "Joe I can promise you from experience that it takes more love to leave than it does to stay." Max said. "That makes no sense." Joe said. "Zeb loved you enough to walk out of your life so that you could have a relationship with your daughters. He loved you enough to hurt himself so that you were not hurt anymore and you and your daughters could have a relationship again. That my friend is unconditional and true love." Max said. "You really think that ?" Joe whispered. "I know that Joe. Remember I have been there." Max said. Joe did not reply but just squeezed Max even harder.
The men chatted quietly for a few minutes. Joe was still visibly trembling. Amanda walked back into the room and walked straight to her Dad and wrapped her arms around him. "Is everything alright ?" Joe asked. "Yes Dad. If I had any questions before I don't anymore." Amanda said. "What do you mean ?" Joe asked. "Dad, Zeb loves you with all his heart and soul. It took guts for him to walk away. I understand now why he did it and I think he understands now that it was not him that it was Mom and Ashley." Amanda said. "I could kill your Mom." Joe growled. "Let it go Dad. As long as you stay mad at her she has won. Just let it go and let her drown in her own misery. Ashely too." Amanda said. "You know I have always loved you." Joe said. "I know that now Dad. Well I have for at least a year. I overheard Mom telling someone about how she had lied to us for years because it was all a part of her big plan." Amanda said. "I need to talk to Zeb." Joe said. "Give him a few minutes Dad. He was in much worse shape than you. He needs a few minutes to pull himself together." Amanda said.
Carl and Max had walked outside with the older ranch hand. Carl's phone beeped. Pulling it out he text back fairly rapidly with a mad look on his face. "What now ?" Max asked. "Nothing. That was Landon. They were almost at the airport and he wanted to know what time Ashley's flight was so they would know how long they had to wait." Carl said. "Well ?" Max asked. "I just said to put her and her shit out at the curb and tell her Uncle Carl said find your own damn way home." Carl said putting his cell phone back in the belt clip. "Are you sure about that ?" Max asked. "Well what would you have told them ?" Carl said with a smirk on his face. Max stood there for at least a minute. "No better answer ?" Carl laughed. "I'm thinking." Max said. "Another date to mark on the calendar." Carl said. "What ?" Max said. "My husband has nothing to say." Carl laughed. "I'm still thinking. " Max laughed.
Amanda came out and asked if someone would carry her to her Aunt Mary's. "I will be glad to sweetheart." Carl said hugging his niece. "I am sorry that Ashley ruined you guys evening." Amanda said. "That's on Ashley, not you." Max said as he hugged her next. "I am glad that you are allowing me to stay for a few days. I miss the ranch." Amanda said. "Sweetie you are welcome on this ranch anytime you want to come." Carl said. "Before I leave I would like to talk to you guys and Dad about the program for autistic kids." Amanda said. "You think we are crazy don't you ?" Max said. "Oh no. I think it's amazing and if you will allow me to I would like to be a part of it." Amanda said. "Let's get through the Holidays and we will show you our plan and see if you see an area you want to work in." Max said. "Thank You Uncle Max." Amanda said, smiling and hugging Max again.
"Can I come in ?" Joe almost whispered from the door. Zeb just buried his face in the pillow. "Baby I am so sorry about what happened." Joe whispered. "You didn't do it Joe." Zeb said. "I still should have protected you." Joe said. "That's just it Joe. You should have been more concerned about your family crumbling. I refuse to be the reason you and your daughters do not reconnect. " Zeb said. "Baby all of that had nothing to do with you. You were just the one that Ashley could attack." Joe said.
"That is what Amanda said." Zeb said. "Their mother is a gold digging bitch and she has turned Ashley into one also. Luckily Amanda was able to see through her. Ashley is not happy with me when I am single and even less when I am with someone. She just wants money. " Joe said. "Do you really feel that way ?" Zeb asked. "Babe I know it. I had hoped when she came for the Christmas party she had finally grown up. Apparently she has just gotten more evil." Joe said. "Are you sure it's not my fault ? Finding out your father is gay can be tough." Zeb said. "Gay never crossed her mind. Just money. I promise." Joe said.
"Can I ask how it went with Amanda ?" Joe asked. "She was really nice. She asked if I minded if she came to visit some." Zeb said. "And ?" Joe asked. "I told her that she had to talk to you becau..... becau..... because I was not sure that I would be here." Zeb said. Joe moved quickly to the bed and lay down pulling Zeb tight to him. "I know you are upset and I understand why but please baby don't do anything harsh. I love you with all my heart. I love you more than I have ever loved anyone before. Please tell me that you will stay." Joe said pulling Zeb to his chest. "Just go home and talk with Amanda and then we can talk later." Zeb said. Joe could feel Zeb trembling. "She is staying at Mary's. I am staying right here with you." Joe said and leaned his head down and kissed the top of Zeb's head.
Max had come back into the house and stood in the door and watched Joe just hold Zeb. Joe looked up and slightly nodded. Max turned out the remainder of the lights on his way out of the house and locked the front door behind him. "If things go crazy and you are out here please call me." Max said to the older ranch hand. "Sure thing Boss." He said. Max quickly hugged him tight. "I can never thank you enough for that sign and for being the person you are." Max whispered. "Ah shucks Boss. Just doing the right thing is all." He said with a slight sniffle.