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Chapter 47
Handling my six lovers was never a problem. They just naturally knew I could only handle two per night and decided among themselves who would be in my bed each night. They also had one hell of sense of gaydar, knowing instinctively which boys at the hotel were gay and which were not. They were also very careful to keep their antics and sexual escapades well hidden from the other guests.
Even with the other non gay guests they were very good with. Always courteous and helpful. I just loved them more for it. It was too bad our ten day visit drew to a close. But Sandpiper was always on my mind and I wanted to see her again as quickly as possible. Ten days after our arrival in Fiji, we checked out and flew direct to Sydney. Jake had rented several apartments, rather than a hotel suite. Considering they would be here a while and we would have all my crew hopefully flying in, we made sure we had enough accommodation for all.
Jake had also leased several vehicles so if any of the crew that came in wanted to tour Australia, transportation was available. It was only a six block walk to Sydney Ships from our leased apartment and so the first day back in Australia, I walked down the shipyard.
The first time Sandpiper had been here Sydney Ships was almost deserted, now it was bustling place. We were stopped at the gate and were given hardhats and safety glasses. A security guard escorted us to the main building of the yard. We were met by the Managing Director of Sydney Ships.
"Mr. Somers, it so good to see you again. I sincerely wish it was under better circumstances."
"Thank you. Busy place you have. Very unlike our first visit here."
"It is in a large part, thanks to you Mr. Somers."
"I'm not sure I understand."
"Well come in and up to our conference room and I will explain all."
We all stepped in an elevator and exited on the third floor. Down a short hall and into a huge conference room. A long conference table dominated the room. On a smaller table, Jake, Randy and Jason were looking at a model. Most of the model was blocked by Jake. As we entered Jake turned and walked quickly to me.
"Good to see you Ed." He hugged me. Jason and Randy quickly joined us and we had a group hug. They both welcomed my six boys and even welcomed Peter and Quon. Now I had a full view of the model and from where I stood it did not look very much like a Yacht.
Jake laughed at my reaction.
"Told you would be surprised Ed. That's the model of Sandpiper 2."
It was obviously a trimirran; at least I could see it had three hulls. The two outer hulls were very thin, almost like outriggers. The center hull appeared to be the main hull. When I looked at the scale of the model, I realized that the outriggers were not very thin at all. They did taper to an almost knife edge, but the upper part of the them were up to 6 or 7 feet thick. What it really looked like was an elongated bowl upside down. I saw that the Yacht was almost 150 feet long and fifty in beam. Christ it was big. I just walked around it. The stern of the center hull looked vaguely familiar. Three screws on shafts were on the center hull. On the out riggers a single large screw could be seen. I turned and looked at Jake.
"Well Ed, what do you think of Sandpiper 2?"
"This is it? I'm not sure I understand all of this. I thought we could marry Sandpiper to the new yacht."
"It is Ed." He walked over to a control panel beside the model.
"Watch Ed."
I had noticed it had a mast at both the bow and stern and was astounded as the stern most mast moved backward. The reason I thought I recognized the stern of the center hull was because it was Sandpipers stern. Sandpiper slid out of the bigger yacht. I just stood and gaped.
"Sandpiper forms the center hull when both are together Ed. The shipyard says if we order it, they will make the necessary modifications to Sandpiper while she is here."
I walked around the model again, putting it all in my mind. Jake moved the model Sandpiper back into hull.
So is the bigger Yacht a hydrofoil too?"
"Yes." Jake hit another button and on each outrigger at the bow foils folded out from the hulls. The rear props moved downward along with wings attached to the shaft.
"When Sandpiper is mated to Sandpiper 2 her foils will drop too. In fact while they are mated all controls on Sandpiper are taken over by Sandpiper 2." "What kind of speed are we talking about?"
"Mated, about 80 knots. By herself Sandpiper 2 will be able to do near 100 knots. She's powered by two 1000 hp diesels mated to variable pitch props. Range will be about the same."
"What do you think Jake?"
"It's definitely a radical design, but then we asked for most of what is on her. I think I like it."
I walked close to the model and looked down on what I figured was the open bridge. Two figures were there for scale. Jesus she was big. Jake walked up carefully lifted off the upper deck. The covered bridge wrapped around the front of the Yacht. Directly behind was an office and small sitting type of room. Behind that was a long lounge with a galley to one side and a long bar on the other. Comfortable chairs and couches filled the area. Farther back an open air deck was shown.
He carefully lifted off the next deck. The bow was dominated by a huge suite. Central and forward was large bedroom. Windows wrapped around the whole suite. Behind the bedroom, was a large walk in closer and bathroom. A huge shower, Jacuzzi and vanities were also shown. A spiral staircase on each side led upward. I presumed they connected to the office and the other to the day cabin behind the bridge. A hallway to one side led to the after cabins. Each had its own head and shower. A cross hallway connected to three more and farther back another hall connected to six more. Along each side smaller cabins were on each outboard edge, I presumed crew cabins. Behind the main suites was a common area with a small galley and a large shower and washroom area. Again I figured this was crew space. I set of steps from here led up to the next level as well as one leading down.
"She's designed to have a full time crew Ed. Sydney ships figures about eight would do. The next deck down is storage and fuel and water tanks. The sewage tanks are located in the outriggers as well the fuel tanks. Although not shown, there are three hard points for weapons if you want to mount them. One is on the upper bridge behind the mast, the other two right aft behind where Sandpiper is nested."
"So have you discussed the cost of this monster?"
"We were waiting for you. Gerald has all the figures."
I walked over to the conference table and sat down. I looked at the Managing Director.
"Okay Mr. Somers, before we get to the cost of your new Yacht, there are several things you should know."
"Gerald, it's just Ed. Go ahead."
"Okay Ed. First off we almost went bankrupt building those two drill ships. WE were okay until the company that had ordered them went tits up. The only reason the bank did not foreclose on us was that both ships were optioned to Abu Dubai. When you expressed interest in leasing them and were also willing to have us build your new yacht, the bank allowed us to step back from bankruptcy. Then we received an order from Vosper, to build three Gunboats for Abu Dubai. Apparently the Prince regent of Abu Dubai recommended us to Vosper. He was very impressed with your Sandpiper. Sydney Ships is now in the black after gallons of red ink."
"As to Sandpiper 2, our estimates put her at 125 million Australian. As a bonus we are prepared to repair Sandpiper free of charge and pick up all salvage costs."
"Well Gerald, to me the price is fine, but I have but one vote in the Sandpiper Family Corporation. Also I expect Credit Swiss will want a vote too." "Credit Swiss have informed us that decision is all yours Ed."
"They would. Their thinking of how much they stand to make in interest payments." I chuckled.
"If I understand everything from the way the lease is set up on those two drill ships, which without your approval they were renamed Sandpiper Drill One and Two, your new endeavor if it pans out the way I read it, could net you in excess of several billion Dollars US. With amount of money now coming in from the Sandpiper Corporation you practically own the Ship yard. Bearing that in mind, Myself and the other two principle shareholders of Sydney Ships are prepared to each sell you 20 percent of Sydney Ships, giving you 60 percent of the shipyard."
What could I say to that? I was astounded at their offer. This was one thing I would definitely have to think about. I saw both Jake and Jason sitting with their mouths open at the offer. I almost laughed out loud.
"Well Gerald, you have given me and the rest of Sandpiper Corporation lots to discuss and make decisions on. As soon as the rest of my crew show up, and I have a chance to talk to them and they have had a chance to look at Sandpiper 2, I'll give you our decision."
"Not a problem Ed. We will begin repairs of Sandpiper anyway."
"Good, I'd like to have a look at her."
"Thought you might. We have her in graving dock three."
"Jake, how many of the crew are here now?"
"Well lets see. Simon and Aaron are touring the Northern Territory. Andy and Juan are in Brisbane for the Arts Festival. The rest have been informed that you are here and will arrive shortly. Only Siam and Mo said they would be a week or more." My six boys not interested in the discussions were around the model. I walked over to them.
"Well what do you boys think?"
"Where's the pool?" Gary said.
Jake and Jason both laughed. Jake walked up lifted a portion of the deck just aft of where he lifted the first portion. A pool, hot tub and several loungers were shown.
"Cool." Jer said.
"The overhead is made to roll back putting the pool into the open."
"Wow! This is really nice love. Are we going to get it?" Gary asked.
"We'll see. It's up to the Corporation. I always vote with the majority. So we will have to wait."
"But you own most. Why don't you just order it? Everybody would go along." Jer asked.
"Look boys. To me that would not be fair. Everyone has to have their say. We are a Family and everything must be a family decision."
"You boys are part of my family now and your decision will be taken into consideration."
"You mean we own part of her too if we get it?"
"Of course. Everyone shares." Jake said.
"Okay, lets go look at Sandpiper."
Everyone put their hard hats on and safety glasses. Gerald led us out and into the elevator. AS we walked across to the graving dock I saw several ways with hulls being worked on. Sydney ships was a going concern. It just might be a very good investment. We walked up to the small graving dock Sandpiper was in. She looked like almost a toy in the graving dock. Gerald led us to stairs and we walked into the graving dock. When got close I could see the real damage to her hull. The ragged edge of the slash the reef had made on Sandpiper told me Ngoma did very well to get the auxiliary engine online before being drowned. The slash was very deep and engine room would have flooded almost instantly. It was a wonder he was able to switch engines over in time.
"We will have to replace both engines and rewire them. The rest of the damage besides the hull is on the Stateroom level from water damage. We will gut it all and replace everything. Like wise with your main mast and radio and radar. We have a working relationship with US Navy and have requested new Radar dishes from them. You'll never know you were Damaged Ed." Gerald said.
"Except the memories." I said as I turned away.
Jason seeing my distress was quick to come to my side.
"He's in Gods hands now Ed."
"Thank you Jason. I know it is very hard on you, Jake and Randy and I am very sorry for your loss."
"We all miss him Ed."
"You want to go for Sandpiper 2 Jason?"
"Yes and I think we should get the shipyard too."
"I'm not so sure about that Jason."
"Ed, think about it. Imagine building a Yacht like Sandpiper from scratch. Hell you could name any price. I'll bet you could sell half a dozen just from some of the people you have come in contact with. I'd bet my last dollar that the Prince Regent of Abu Dubai would buy one without a thought."
Well it's something to think about. I'll let the Sandpiper Family Corporation make that decision as well as the decision on Sandpiper 2."
WE headed out of the graving dock. Jer had told me he was hungry. When weren't my boys hungry? I figured I would take everyone for lunch.
As we walked to restaurant Jake knew of, I turned to him.
"Jake, just off the top of your head, who among our present crew could write for his Masters Ticket."
"That's easy. Aaron could probably pass it with his eyes closed."
I smiled at Jake and it finally clicked in his mind.
"You want to make Aaron Captain of Sandpiper 2 and Simon Chief Engineer. Jesus Ed. Randy only told me a couple of weeks ago that Simon was a better engineer than him any day. You really are smarter than you let on."
"Think they would accept the posting."
In the blink of an eye."
"Well keep it under your hat for now."
Lunch was very good and my boys if I let them could eat me out of house and home. Not only salad, Steak and baked potatoes, they finished up with banana splits. They put away more than I would normally eat all day. I knew they spent a lot of energy too.
Over the next ten days the crew trickled in. Aaron and Simon came back from their tour of the Northern Territory with some great pictures of huge Crocodiles. I always thought the idea of Crocodile Dundee was a myth, but after seeing some of their pictures I was convinced. Jake took Aaron to the Maritime Control Center to write his Masters Ticket, explaining that he could then Command Sandpiper while he and his lovers were on holiday. Simon and Randy spent most of their time at the Shipyard supervising the replacement of the two engines.
Gerald had told me when I was ready, I could use the conference room at Sydney Ships for my meeting with the crew. Ten days after I arrived I called everybody for the big meeting. Gerald and Sydney ships laid on a lavish sideboard with all kinds of food, plus a well stocked bar. All the crew looked at Sandpiper 2 a lot. They also looked at the plans. Almost everything that they had asked for was incorporated into the Yacht. They expressed some concern over the price tag, but all pretty much wanted to proceed. After everyone was seated, Jake brought the first real formal meeting of the Sandpiper Family Corporation to order.
"WE are here to discuss two items. One is the order for construction of Sandpiper 2 and other is the acquisition of Sydney Ships."
First off, you all already know the price tag for Sandpiper 2. That won't change. However some of you have other concerns. So now is the time to voice them. Myself I like her. True it's radical in design, but it has everything everyone wanted plus it will mate with Sandpiper."
"You said it needs a full time crew. Is that going to be us or are we going to hire a crew to operate her and are that crew going to happy with all gay owners?" Andy said.
"I guess that will be up to her Captain to hire the right type of crew." "So whose going to be Captain?"
"That position has already been filled by Jake and myself, if the person we have chosen accepts."
Everyone looked at each other around the table.
"According to Maritime law, only a person holding a Master Seaman Certificate can Command a vessel in excess of 40 feet. Sandpiper has Jake and there is only one other person on Sandpiper who now holds a brand new Masters Certificate."
Everyone looked at Aaron.
"You, you want me to be Captain?" Aaron said.
"You want the job Son it's yours. Simon will be your chief engineer."
I watched Simon wrap his arms around Aaron. He spoke a few words.
"I guess I will accept if we order her."
"Now does anyone have anymore concerns before we vote. Ed has already said he will vote with the majority." Jake said.
No one said anything.
"All in favor of ordering Sandpiper 2."
Every hand in the room went up. Jake and I never even bothered to vote. So I was again going into debt with Credit Swiss. I wondered how far I could go before they grabbed me by the balls and pulled me up short.
"Carried." Jake said.
"The next item is the acquisition of Sydney Ships. The three primary shareholders of Sydney Ships have offered to sell Sandpiper Corporation 60 percent of the Shipyard. Total cost 300 million Australian. The present Director has said he will stay on. However, that will put us in debt to Credit Swiss to the tune of 500 million US. That includes Sandpiper two and one year lease on the drill ships."
There was total silence around the table. I am sure no one could even think in millions let alone 500 million. Even I had a hard time thinking about that much money.
"What do you think Ed?" Siam Asked.
"To be honest, I'm skeptical. Five hundred million is a shit load of money, no matter how you look at it. True we will probably make it all back within a few years, but it is still a huge debt load. Sydney ships at the moment is in debt to the tune of 200 million Australian. Being principal share holders means we, as in the Sandpiper Family Corporation will be the main debt holder. The Bank of Australia, have in principal agreed with our acquisition of Sydney ships, but that is pending approval by Credit Swiss."
"Now I have heard from a couple of the crew already. One of the things that made me think seriously is that we could build more yachts like Sandpiper and sell them. They would of course not be armed or even with the capability of being armed. Too many governments have already said Sandpiper's capabilities are in some cases far superior to some navies. At say 100 million a copy, Sydney Ships could be a very viable acquisition."
"One other thing I have to say is that if most of you may not know, But Vosper has licensed Sydney Ships to build coastal patrol craft for Abu Dubai. That contract alone is worth almost 300 million Australian."
I know all this talk of millions is really beyond most of you and to be honest is beyond me, but Jason our main financial wizard says it will work and I do trust him a lot."
I sat back and shut up. The crew could decide what they wanted to do.
After more than three hours of discussions, we approved the acquisition. I still had doubts, but still voted with the majority.
Now that the actual decision had been made, it meant a mountain of Paper Work with loan guarantees and outright loans. After informing Credit Swiss of our intentions, they sent both their man on our board and a financial advisor and lawyer. It would be almost three weeks before anything was ready for signatures. I decided to take my six boys on a holiday. Two of my Sons I had already toured Australia, but this one would be different. I wanted to see some of the major sites around Australia. To that end I chartered a small Jet to move us from place to place and made sure we had a guide wherever we landed.
I figured wrongly, it turned out, that if I tired my six lovers out during the day, it would give me some down time at night. No such luck. It did not matter if we hiked several miles or climbed a small mountain, my boys still had the energy to screw my brains out at night. In all honesty I loved their attention.
The guide we hired in Sydney for our tour was Aboriginal and said from the beginning that he knew we were all gay, but had no interest in that area. I wasn't so sure from some of the looks he gave my lovers. I wondered which one of my boys would be the first to get him in the sack.
Weather it was a contest of wills or not, Gary was first, soon followed by all the others in turn. By the time the tour was over, he was openly acknowledging his interest. To me it did not matter. All my boys were adults and could choose who they wished to sleep with. They always came back to me. Edward was a very good tour guide and was also like my boys, always full of energy. He was also to my mind very good looking. I wondered if he was hung as big as Jason. Quon told me in bed one night, that although not as big as Jason, he sure knew how to use what he had. I wondered where he had seen Jason. I don't remember them getting together.
I guess the boys had spent sometime talking to Edward. As we neared the end of our three week tour, he said to me he was interested in signing on with Sandpiper 2 when she was ready. I told him when we got back to Sydney to go see Aaron.
Later I figured out my six had set it up and Aaron was only too happy to sign him on as a crewman. Jake was pretty right about me. I really didn't see all that was going on around me. Not that anyone did anything I would not approve of, it just seemed things happened that I was totally in dark about until it just happened.
Edward also came to like Thai boys very much. He was like me, he couldn't resist the charms of those beautiful young men. I came to realize much later how much he was charmed by them.
After returning to Sydney, my first look at Sandpiper surprised me. They had repaired the slash in the hull and then sand blasted the whole ship. Now covered in red lead paint, it did not look at all like the Sandpiper I knew. The new mast was on the side of the Graving Dock waiting to be hoisted into place. I also saw several new fittings on the bow and side of Sandpiper. Jake told me they were the grapples and connectors for when Sandpiper was mated to the new Sandpiper 2.
"Sandpiper 2 was also under construction. They had her in a huge barn like building, completely hiding her from outside eyes. I had not realized the type of materials that were going to used in her construction. Although Aluminum was being used for the framing of her and places where strength was needed, Fiber glass would be what gave her the smooth lines shown in the model. Aaron and Simon had an office inside the barn and were watching her construction closely. Edward was another set of welcoming eyes for them.
It took over a week to finalize all the details of our multitude transactions. Credit Swiss took over Sydney Ships debt load, which mean I took it over. By the time every thing was signed sealed and ready for delivery, Sandpiper Corporation had almost 600 million US in debt to Credit Swiss. To me that figure was mind boggling. I sure hoped we hadn't jumped in with both feet into quick sand.
Sandpiper 2, was still a year away from a firm launch date and Sandpiper still have almost two months left in her refit. Time for me to take my six home to the States. I also wanted to stop enroute in Micronesia. I had to see and talk to Pakurr's father, if only to give my condolences. With that in mind I booked first a flight indirectly to Micronesia, via the Marshalls.
Jake and I were sitting having a late night drink. Jake very reluctantly dropped a magazine on the table. Front Page was a picture of Sandpiper. The Headline read: Richman's Toy or Sea Going Bordello.
I flipped open the magazine and recognized immediately the writer. It was my old friend Mamoo.
The opening paragraph told me what he was up to.
SANDPIPER, is without a doubt a very well operated and equipped Yacht. She is everything that all the stories say she is, however is everything cozy on board. From first hand knowledge, I know Ed Somers has slept with all his crew. Some are even into kinky sex. Is everyone free to do as they please on board or are they more than just free lovers. This Author thinks there may be more going on than is readily known. He says they are part of the crew and he pays them, but does he pay them as crew or lovers? Read the account of my time on board and you the reader, be the Judge.
"I wish we had dropped that cocksucker in the bay." I said.
"I read the article and it will probably make him money, but there is nothing close to libel in his work of fiction. Lots of conjecture, innuendo and outright exaggerations. The pictures he does have don't really show anything. I'd just ignore it Ed.
"Well I hadn't planned on doing anything anyway."
Problem was I was going to have to do something. Later events were going to force my hand.
"The magazines a rag and no one really believes what they publish."
"But people do buy the fucking thing and with Sandpipers picture on the front a lot of people are going to read the article and wonder."
"Ah well. I'm not going let it get to me."
We sat and sipped our drinks. Three of my Son's came in and poured drinks and sat down and looked at me.
"Whenever two or more of you come in and just sit and look at me, I know you want something. Well spit it out. You three are my Sons, so just ask.
"We want to go with you to Micronesia and maybe the States too."
"What about Rami, Jerry and Mo? Are they coming too?"
"Well of course. We just came to ask you if we could go along."
"Got your tickets yet"
"Yes Father." Sal said.
"So, you weren't actually here to ask, you were here to tell me you were all coming along."
"Well I guess, but we figured you would say yes so we booked on the same flight as you."
"No problem boys. I'm glad you are all coming along."
"Father, can I talk to you alone?" Siam asked softly.
Siam never called me Father, it was always Dad or just Ed.
"Sure Son. Come on out on the balcony."
Well what's the problem Son?"
"Well I'm worried about, about."
"Who? Has Mo done something?"
"Oh no Dad. It's When. He has nobody. Everyone else is kind of hooked up. He doesn't complain, but he has been so quiet lately, I'm worried."
When, the last Thai boy I brought out of Thailand on my first visit there. He was another anomaly in my crew. He was so quiet, it was almost as if he wasn't there sometimes. He was a firebrand in bed and slept with anyone that asked. He was also a good cook, engineer and all round hand. He was almost always first to volunteer. What Siam said was true, he was the only single on Sandpiper. He must have watched all the others getting hooked up for life and wondered if it would ever happen to him.
"So what would you like me to do Son?"
"Well, maybe you could introduce him to Edward. I went to bed with him and Mo and boy he is real passionate in bed. I know all your guys have slept with him, but I'm not sure he even knows When exists."
"So making me a matchmaker again love?"
"It's not that Dad. I just want. I don't know, I just thought." Tears started down Siam's face.
I pulled him into my arms and let him cry.
Siam and When knew each other long before I met either.
"I am very glad you brought this to my attention Son. If one of my crew is unhappy, then I will move mountains to make him happy. Your right of course, I doubt Edward has even met him. From what I hear Edward loves you boys. Meaning he loves Thai boys. So what I need to do is get them together. Hang on a second." I went back in the suite and grabbed my cell phone. I also grabbed two drinks and went back out on the balcony.
I dialed Aaron's phone. It rang ten times before it was picked up.
"Yes!" He sounded angry. I figured he was asleep or.
"Sorry Son, but this would not wait until I got back."
"It's fine Dad."
"Sorry I woke you. I know you have been putting in long hours with Sandpiper 2."
"It's okay Dad. We weren't sleeping."
It was the or.
"Sorry." I chuckled.
"Would you consider another crew member from Sandpiper?"
"Who do you have in mind Dad?"
"When. He is at loose ends right now and I thought maybe you could use him."
"Oh sure When would be great. In more ways than one Dad." He giggled.
"Well he is the only single on my crew and I have from a good source he is unhappy. I thought maybe working with you and Simon, we could pull him out of his slump."
"Dad are you being a matchmaker again and I think I see Siam's hand in this."
"Well Siam brought it up to me and Edwards name was mentioned."
"So bring him around. We'll stay up and wait."
"Any idea where Edward is?"
"He's here Dad." Aaron chuckled.
"We will be there shortly." I hung up.
"Where's When right now Siam?"
"In his suite. We just left him there a little while ago. He said he was going to have a soak and then sleep."
"See you in while Jake." I said as I walked through the suite and into hall. I walked down to the suite assigned When and knocked. When I got no answer I walked in. When was laying with his eyes closed in the hot tub.
"Hi When. How are you doing?"
His eyes snapped open and he sunk below the water and came up sputtering. I grabbed him and steadied him.
"Oh wow Ed. You startled me."
He stepped out of the tub. It really made me think looking at him. You could almost line up all the boys from Thailand and I might have trouble telling them apart. When was perfect in my mind. Five foot three, about 125 lbs. Smooth chest, pert tits, a real nice treasure trail leading to a very nice 5 inch uncut cock. Looking at him standing in front of me turned me on real quick.
"You are one hot looking boy When." I said.
"So did you come over to sleep with me or is there something else on your mind Ed?"
"Well I always love sleeping with you, although I don't think we ever got much sleep, but actually I have something else on my mind."
"Darn, I thought this was a social visit."
"When, all you need do is ask."
"So what is on your mind?"
"Have you made any plans. Sandpiper will not be ready for a couple of months."
"Not really. I hate travelling alone and I really don't want to go back to Thailand." I saw a hint of tears in his eyes.
"Well, if your interested, Aaron is looking for more help with Sandpiper 2. When I broached the subject of you, he was very enthused. Interested on working on our new Yacht?"
"Oh Wow! Really?" For sure Ed."
"Well put something on, although I love you like you are, can't scare off the other tenants, and he is expecting us."
When put on a pair of very tight shorts and a pair of Sandpiper blue shorts. He slipped on a t-shirt.
"Even in shorts this boy turned me on big time. He noticed too.
"Too bad we don't have time Ed."
I pulled him close and gave a deep passionate kiss.
"As soon as I get back, you're first on my list."
"Promises, promises." He laughed.
We walked down to Aaron's suite, knocked and Simon opened the door.
Both Aaron and Simon had boxers on. Edward was not in the room.
"Hi When. Ed tells me you don't have any travel plans. I could sure use you on Sandpiper 2." Aaron said.
"Well, I hate traveling alone and I am not much interested in going home, so I really don't have much to do. Working with you and Simon would be great." "Well you would also be working with Edward. He's a hand we signed on when Ed came back form his tour of Australia."
Almost as if on cue, Edward walked out of the bedroom with a towel around his middle.
"Edward, this is When. He's going to joining us as Sandpiper 2 is being built."
Edward walked to When and put out his hand.
"Hi When. Good show."
The connection was obvious to me and Aaron and Simon. It was almost as if sparks flew between the two of them as they shook hands. Edward, never shy, put his arm over When's shoulder.
"Going to good working with you When."
When stood stock still for perhaps a minute and then turned and buried his face in Edwards chest. He wrapped his arms around Edward. With out a word he pulled away, took Edward by the hand and led him out of the apartment. As the door closed I chuckled.
"What the hell was that about?" Simon asked.
"Simon, you of all people know what Love at first sight means."
"But he just met him. I've known Aaron for a long time before I fell for him."
"How long did it take me to fall for you Son?"
"Well that happened right after we did it on the beach in Timatu. But then it was Jake I thought I loved. It was only later I knew I had made that mistake Father."
"Well what you saw was When instantly falling in love with Edward. Aaron as a certified Captain you could, if they want marry them."
"Oh wow. That was fast."
"Edward, like me has a problem when it comes to Thai boys." I laughed.
I kissed both boys and said I would see them in a couple of months.
Back in my suite only Siam was left.
"Well Son. When I think is sleeping with Edward. Match made in heaven I think."
"Dad, your still the best matchmaker."
"So where are Mo and my boys?"
"They took off together. It's just you me Father."
"Son, I am very honored. Thank you."
My night with my Son was one of the best nights alone with him I had ever had. We tried everything and it just proved to me that no matter where I went and who I met, my Son's would always be first in my heart.
Laying with him almost have on top of me before sleeping made me almost cry. I loved Siam and all my Son's so much, I could never conceive of ever letting them far from me. Sleep was easy.
Waking in the morning was very abrupt as six boys, plus assorted Son's jumped in bed with us.
"Wow Dad. Have fun with Siam?" Rad giggled.
"I'm sure as much fun as you did with Mo."
"Yeah, he's great fun."
The boys let us shower and dress. Everyone said they were packed and ready. Jake brought one of the big passenger vans around to haul us to the airport. After a tearful farewell we headed for the airport and the Marshall Islands.
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