SANDPIPER
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Chapter 53
Well nippy out was a bit of an understatement. We were all damn near frozen after walking just two blocks to the Library. We ducked into a coffee house next to the Library and I got everyone hot chocolate to warm them up.
"Look boys, I should have thought about this when I decided to come here in winter. After your friend shows up Bobby, we'll see if he knows of a cold weather store we can get everyone a parka."
Harold showed up dead on time and he was dressed for the cold. He was a little bit shocked when he saw us in only sweaters. No hats no gloves."
"Morning Harold."
"Morning Sir."
"Harold, it's just Ed. You are not working now and I hate the Sir shit."
"Okay Ed."
"Now do you happen to know of a cold weather store or Clothing store close where I can get these boys and me some cold weather parkas?"
"Sure Ed. Coast Mountain Sports is just across the corner in the Edmonton Center Mall. You could get everything there."
"Okay boys, ready for a quick walk in the cold?"
Less than five minutes later we entered the Clothing Store.
I collared a salesman and told him I wanted all five boys outfitted with cold weather gear. No expense to high. The best available, but they would also need to be able to wear them skiing. I said I would find a parka myself.
About an hour later, I handed my Amex card over to the clerk. Harold was shocked at what I had just spent in an hour. He was even more shocked when I just signed and slip and discarded the receipt.
"My bank covers everything Harold." I chuckled.
All the boys had long thermal pants on and snug fitting coats. They also had snow boots and gloves. All of them were different colors, but all looked real good.
"Okay guys, I'm going to leave you with Harold. Don't spend all your money in one place." I laughed.
All of them came up and gave me a quick kiss.
I saw a real longing in Harold's eyes.
"Be good boys. I'll see you back at the hotel."
If I was not mistaken, I had arrived in Edmonton with five boys and would be leaving with six.
I walked the two blocks to Canada Place, as they called the Federal Building. The colors kind of threw me off. I had never seen a pink federal building before. Five minutes after arriving I was on an elevator to the fifth floor.
I found out there was really no problem to have anyone from any country come to Canada to go to University, as long as the steps were taken in order. Each person was handled as an individual. Everyone first needed a security clearance that was handled by CSIS, the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service. Also everyone needed a medical. All required passports and had to be accepted at a University. They also had to apply for each year they wanted to attend, prior to coming to Canada. The Student Visa was only good for the duration of the school year.
I left with a ream of paper and knew my next stop would be the U of A.
That took almost three hours. Damn I needed a drink just to digest the whole concept. I walked back to my hotel and into one of the small bars.
I ordered a Glenlivit and sat down to look over all the regulations and other shit I had got from Immigration. Jerry walked in and joined me. He ordered a Jack Daniels.
"So find out what you needed Ed?"
"I can't believe the hoops you have to jump through just to get someone a higher education."
"Well I think all countries are just a little bit scared after 9/11. All of them don't want to chance a terrorist getting into the country on a student Visa.
"Well it looks like we will be going to Sri Lanka before we rejoin Sandpiper."
"You need to get an agent to handle it Ed. Someone who knows all the loop holes and can work with the Students."
"I have someone in mind. He has a Masters in Education and is now one of the Teachers in Sri Lanka."
"Good. Well I sent off my other two stories and told my publisher what I was doing. They are very interested in the Story of Sandpiper."
"Well my boys should be back. Want to come up?"
"I think I'll pass Ed. I need a nap if I am going to keep up with your five boys."
"See you later."
I was very surprised I didn't see a pile of bags and assorted clothes spread around. All five boys had got out of their warm clothes and only had shorts and t-shirts on. The exception was Harold, with blue jeans and a t-shirt. All five were huddled together talking.
"Okay, what are you five or should I say six up to. Conspiring again?" I laughed.
Bobby bounced up and came over to me as I mixed a drink.
"Can I talk to you Ed?"
"Sure Bobby. What's on your mind Son?"
"Can we sort of talk in private?"
I had a pretty good idea what Bobby wanted to talk about, but would let him explain.
"Okay Son. Come in the bedroom."
"Well Son?" I asked when we were alone.
"Dad, I guess I want to ask you to hire Harold for Sandpiper. He doesn't have anyone here and he has a passport. He's from the US. Gary and I really like him."
"You talking with this in mind?" I said as I groped him.
"Well I guess partly, but we haven't done anything."
"Do you want to do something and does Harold want to come with you two. It's quite a change for anyone."
"He does want to come, but is scared you might think he's a gold digger."
That got a laugh from me.
"Well let's go see." We walked back into the living room.
"Harold, Bobby tells me you are interested in joining the crew of Sandpiper?"
"Before you answer, I can tell you would happen if I didn't ask you. I'd end up getting tag teamed by these five until I agreed. I don't have a problem with you joining the crew. I do have a few questions."
"Yes Sir. I would like to join the crew."
"Remember what I said about the Sir thing?"
"Yes Ed. I'm sorry, it's just I'm so used to using Sir."
"Okay. Bobby said you have a passport. Do you have an immunization card?"
"Yes Ed. It's in my apartment."
"Okay you will probably need a few shots for some of the places we are travelling. I'm sure there's a public health clinic here in Edmonton you can get the shots at. How much notice do you have to give here and how much notice to move out of your apartment?"
"Well I don't really need to give notice. It's only a part time job here. But if I move out of my apartment without notice I have to pay the next months rent."
"No problem I can cover that out of your wages on Sandpiper, which starts at a thousand a month, plus room and board. Also when you travel with me all expenses are covered."
"Bobby, why don't you and Gary see if you can find Harold something more comfortable to wear while I go talk to the management here?"
That got a big hug from both boys.
I was back in less than 15 minutes. Bobby had got Harold into the same tight shorts they were all wearing. He really was a hot looking guy and I could see what all my boys saw in him.
"I am presuming the boys have explained everything to you Harold. Your final check will be ready tomorrow. So now you work for me."
"Yeah, Bobby told me Temin, Jer and Rad were your permanent boyfriends and I should keep my hands off."
"Well that's partly true Harold. As long as nothing is forced you can sleep with anyone you choose. I'm sure all five are interested." All my boys turned a little darker and I just laughed.
"This is so different. I've never seen anything like what you guys have."
"Wait until you meet the rest of the crew." Gary giggled.
"I thought you guys would come back with loads of stuff. Didn't you do any shopping this afternoon?"
"Well Ed. You are always buying us stuff, but you never seem to get anything. So today we bought you something instead of us." Temin said.
Rad walked up to me and handed me a small package. I was surprised at how heavy the small gift was. I found out why when I opened it. It was a President Rolex Sport Chronograph. There is no way the five thousand dollars I gave them covered the price of the watch.
"Temin had to use one of his credit cards to cover part of it Dad."
"It's very nice boys. Very nice indeed." I walked to each one and gave them a kiss including Harold.
I was very moved that the boys would think of me rather than themselves. I guess that's partly why I loved them so much. I was just a little teary eyed when I sat down.
"Tomorrow Harold, I'll give you money for your rent and you can get these boys to help you pack and move in here. I'll be busy again tomorrow. Also go to a public health clinic and make sure you're cleared for Southeast Asia."
"Now how about dinner?"
Pretty quickly everyone was looking at menu's. Harold was pointing out all the best things on the menu. I grabbed another drink and just sat and watched them. All of the boys automatically included Harold in everything. That was another reason I figured the Lawsuit against the paper would really fly. No way could anyone insist these boys were forced to do anything.
Jerry joined us for dinner and then joined in the conversation after, even with some of the obvious sexual undertones that were bantered around.
"Jerry, I never asked, but are you married?"
"Divorced actually Ed. I do have a Son in Law at Cornell and a Daughter at Georgetown in Journalism."
"So someone is following in your foot steps."
"God I hope not. My Daughter wants to go into politics."
Jerry I saw had his ever present lap top with him and took notes almost all evening. HE was very obviously a very good reporter.
About 11, Jerry left and I watched Bobby and Gary lead Harold to their bedroom. That left my three with me. We were soon in a daisy chain of sucking before I screwed Rad. Temin and Jer made love to each other. I finally got to sleep with Rad spooned up against me.
Everyone was up when I rolled out of bed in the morning. After a quick shower I dressed for another day in the Winter City. Coffee was great to wake me up. I had barely got a cup when Harold walked up to me. He put his arms around me.
"Thank you Ed. You have made me very happy."
"I'm sure Gary and Bobby helped too."
"Well yes, but you made it all possible."
It was first time I really noticed, Harold was not much taller than Jer. He was definitely more toned than my other boys, but felt real nice. I'd have to be careful.
Harold must be a mind reader.
"Gary and Bobby are real good in bed, but they told me you are too. Can we get together sometime?"
"Well let's wait shall we."
"Of course, I know you have Temin, Jer and Rad to take care of, But maybe sometime in the future?"
"You mean Temin, Jer, Rad, Gary and Bobby. And now I suppose you too." I laughed.
Okay guys, you know what needs to be done today."
I counted out another thousand dollars for each of them including Harold.
"What's this for Ed? I have hardly worked for you." Harold asked.
"Well you need to pay your next months rent, plus if you don't have any, you will need some clothes to ski in. We're going skiing after I finish my business here in Town."
Okay."
"Besides, knowing these brats, they'll come back loaded down with stuff."
"Jerry, what are you up to today?"
"Thought I might tag along with you Ed. Maybe get some background information from you."
"Sounds Good."
I phoned the U of A and got a quick appointment with there Dean of Students. Gave us just enough time to get there. A quick cab trip put us on time.
Jerry and I talked as he typed into his ever present lap top. He found out about my early life and how I came about to own Sandpiper and have so much money. We went through the last year of my life and that of Sandpiper. He was very thorough in his questions and knew the right questions to ask.
The Dean of Students was very open to more foreign students, but would not handle any endowment for them. That I would have to do through another agency. He gave me a list they recommended and also more forms and information about bringing students to the University. Two hours later I was bogged down in what was involved.
After lunch at the Hotel, Jerry and I sat and talked most of the afternoon. We had already noted several new bags of luggage in the room and presumed they were Harold's. I figured the boys were now shopping.
Jerry was leafing through one of the local papers.
"Ever been to a hockey game Ed?"
"Can't say that I have. I've never been much of a sports fan."
"Well Edmonton is playing Calgary. That's a city to our south. Their always good for an exciting game. Let me see if I can get tickets, maybe even a box. With eight it might be hard to get eight seats together. I think your boys will love it." I was about to answer him when six boys walked in buried under what looked like a ton of stuff.
"So spent another grand of my hard earned money eh?" I laughed.
"No Dad. We only spent maybe 300 dollars each. Can we go to West Edmonton Mall tomorrow?"
The last time I had taken my crew to West Edmonton Mall, if we had not been staying there I thought I might lose them.
"They got a water park and rides and stuff." Gary said.
"And another three hundred stores where you buy even more stuff."
The downcast looks on all their faces could make me melt.
"Yeah boys. We can go to the mall tomorrow."
"So Jerry, what did you find out?"
"Well I got us the owners box. He said he'd really like to meet you."
"Who's the owner?"
"His name is Darrel Katz and he, like you, is a multi-millionaire. He owns a string of Drug Stores in Canada and the US. Besides owning the Oilers. He'll leave instructions with the Door."
"Well guys, I guess we're going to a hockey game tonight."
"Cool." Harold said.
"You like hockey Harold? You can explain the game to the boys."
"So, dinner or first or can we get something there Jerry?"
"We can get anything your boys want in a box. It's all included in the tickets."
"Okay guys, what did you buy as if I didn't know?"
"Mostly just jeans and underwear. We also got toques for skiing."
Well the hockey was interesting and everyone loved it. It was a fast game but not really something I would get worked up about as much as the fans did. Darrel Katz, I wasn't all that impressed with. His box was great with food and alcohol service included. The only reason he wanted to meet was that I had initiated a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the National Post Enquirer. He left soon after the game started.
The Oilers lost.
The boys talked incessantly about the game all the way back to the hotel. I noticed too they all headed for one bedroom when they got back. Jerry excused himself, I just poured another drink.
Bobby won the toss tonight. Like his brother he was a whirlwind in bed and also very verbal. He was also just as experienced as Gary and drove me nuts in bed. After we both satisfied each other we spooned together to sleep. Some time during the night Gary and Harold joined us. I woke up with three boys cuddled up next to me.
It gave me a chance to look at Harold in all his glory. He had what I figured was a five inch uncut cock. The foreskin didn't quite cover the head of his cock. Two very nice balls rested against Gary's leg. He was a very well muscled young man, even in sleep you could see his developed Pecs and six pack abs. When my eyes traveled to his face I saw he was awake and watching me.
"Morning Son. Sleep well?" He untangled himself from Gary and kneeled over him. He kissed me on the cheek.
"Thank you Ed. Thank you so much. You have made me so happy." Tears welled in his eyes.
I reached up and pulled him down and kissed him. A deep loving and passionate kiss. When I released him I heard Gary say.
"It's happening again Dad. Temin told us last night you already loved Harold."
Did I really? Yeah in a way I guess I did. Temin and I had such a deep love for each other, he could almost read my thoughts and after that drug in Micronesia, maybe he could. I guess I was destined to have another in my life. Gary moved up out of bed and I pulled Harold close to me. Now I was one with tears in my eyes. Happy tears I think. Harold seemed to meld his body with mine. WE kissed deeply and I just looked into his eyes.
"I think I loved you as soon as I saw you Ed. Bobby and Gary are real good in bed, but neither fucked me. I was saving that for someone I really love. Will you make love to me Ed. You'll be my first."
Oh Wow! Harold was a virgin.
"I think we should wait. We need time together first. We have all the time in the world Harold."
"Okay, as long as you promise."
"I do Son. I promise."
After a quick shower we dressed and headed out into the living room. Before Harold could even get a coffee, Temin came up to him and kissed him. Not a quick peck, but a deep loving and passionate kiss. He was followed by Jer and Rad. He was crying openly before they were done.
"Wow! What did I miss?" Jerry asked.
"Ed just added another to his family tree." Gary laughed.
"Congratulations Harold. From I have been told and what I know of Sandpiper and Ed, you could not have picked a better person to love."
"It's just so overwhelming." Harold said.
I wrapped my arms around him. "You'll get used to it."
Jerry dropped two local papers on the table.
"Your back in the news again Ed."
The headlines of the Sun said PLAYBOY GETS APOLOGY. There was a picture of Sandpiper and an inset picture of me. Inside the story just said that the Chinese Government had issued an apology for the charges of kidnapping. It went on to list a few known facts about Sandpiper and myself. Not much of a story.
The Edmonton Journal had a similar story.
"Guess I might get recognized here now." I laughed.
"I wouldn't worry about it Ed."
No mention was made of my where abouts.
We ordered breakfast and sat and talked while we were waiting. I looked at the Newspaper and read a few articles. It was mostly local news mixed with national and international stuff. To be honest I didn't care what was going on a round the world unless it dealt directly with the Sandpiper or the Sandpiper Corporation. I did note a Presidential Election was coming up in November and figured if the present administration lost, I might lose my friend in Washington. That was something I would worry about if it happened.
I wasn't sure what time the Water park opened or the mall, but figured if we arrived about noon, everything would be open. I told the boys to take along swim suits and grab towels from the hotel.
"Jer, you should have something to fit Harold if he doesn't have a suit."
I was pretty sure what the boys would be wearing and wondered if they'd get arrested, not that I really worried about it. They would definitely turn a few heads.
"So you coming along Jerry?"
"Sure. Need to work on my tan." He laughed.
I ordered a super stretch limo from the same company we had used to get from the airport.
While we were waiting, I looked over the list of agencies the University had given me. Almost all were commercial Companies, which meant they probably charge an arm and leg for their services, not that it bothered me. I did note there was one non-profit company listed as well.
Although they did handle student Visa applications, their primary job was supplying parole and probation officers for first time offenders of the criminal legal system in Canada. Being non-profit, I figured that might be the best way to go so the called the John Howard Society for an appointment for the next day.
Well two hours in Galaxy land and then another two in the water park wore me out. Add the gallons of pop and half ton of food the boys consumed I figured we wouldn't need much dinner. Who was I kidding? Even Jerry was astounded by the energy and antics of the boys.
After pizza at one of the restaurants in the mall, we finally arrived back at our hotel at near 9 pm. What a day. I was totally exhausted.
Everyone opted for an early night. I ended up in bed with Temin, Rad and Jer. Thank heaven they were all wasted from the day's activities. We just snuggled together to sleep.
The next morning I told the boys I had another appointment and Harold said he's take the rest to the Provincial Museum. I said I'd meet them there. Jerry said he'd tag along with the boys. When I looked at the brochure on attractions, I was pretty astounded at what was available even in winter in Edmonton. I could have even taken them skiing. There were two or three ski hills in Edmonton.
I spent two hours at my meeting and for the first time saw a light at the end of the tunnel. I gave them a five million dollar check to cover any young men that wanted to come here for University. They explained everything I need to do to get students cleared to come here for schooling.
I would definitely need to go to Sri Lanka.
After another day of visiting museums and something called the TELUS World of Science we got home early. Well home at our hotel. I booked a coach to take us to Jasper the next day.
My boys had obviously planned my evening in advance. It was no surprise what they wanted. They ordered the seafood platters for dinner, which included several plates of oysters. They also packed, leaving out only travelling clothes. AS I was packing, Temin came in and kissed me. As I wanted to just continue, he stepped back and laughing set a large bottle of KY Gel on my night stand.
"So you guys planned this whole thing?"
"Yes Love. It's time you made Harold a real part of our Family."
He gave me a peck on the cheek and left my bedroom. I dropped the rest of my clothes in the suitcase and walked out into the living room. Harold stood up as I walked to him. Tears streamed down his face. I pulled him close and kissed him.
"Are you sure about this Harold?"
"Oh yes Ed. I think I have been waiting for you my whole life."
I guided him into the bedroom. I sat down on the edge of my bed. His hands were shaking as he tried to unbutton his shirt.
"Let me love." I said. He dropped his hands to his side.
I knew Harold was nineteen from his passport. He said he had been waiting for me his whole life. It's funny how fate seems to take a hand in everything. Harold had been born in Mississippi. At eighteen he had decided to travel. Three months ago he had arrived in Edmonton and decided to stay. Now he was standing in my bedroom as I slowly undressed him.
Even though he was shaking, it wasn't from fright. When I looked in his eyes I saw a deep longing. After slipping off his shirt, I pulled his t-shirt off over his head. His firm chest and pert tits came into view. Both were like pin points, they stood out hard from his Pecs. I dropped to one knee and unbuttoned and then unzipped his jeans. As I slid them down his very hard almost 7 inch cock became visible in his bikini briefs. He just lifted one leg after the other for me to slip them off. I reached up and pulled his briefs off. His cock was caught by the waist band and pulled down as I pulled them off. When it was free it bounced up slapping his hard abs. He had a very nice looking cock, the head, lighter than his shaft was an almost perfect heart shape. I bead a precumm slipped from his piss slit and slowly ran down over the head.
I stood up and gave him a quick kiss. I started to undress, but his hands stopped mine.
"Let me Ed." He said.
Even though he was still shaking a bit, he quickly removed my shirt and t-shirt. He ran his hands down over my chest. I moaned as his fingers seemed like live wires. He kneeled and unbuckled my slacks. He lifted each foot to allow him to remove my pants and socks. He reached up and gently pulled down my boxer briefs, pulling the waist band out to free my cock. After he slipped them off, He leaned forward and licked the precumm streaming from my cock. The feelings of his tongue almost made cumm right then and there. When I looked at his face he had a look of wonderment on it. He stood up and took my hand. We walked to the bed and he pulled me down with me on top of him. Our cocks were mashed together between us.
Our lips came together and we fought a duel with our tongues. His movements and mine were bringing me closer. Finally I lifted up with my arms. Tears steamed down his face and I bent down and licked them off, savoring the salty taste. I leaned forward a bit and gave him a quick kiss. His tongue darted out of his mouth. I just smiled and moved down to his hard tits. After swirling one in my mouth, I sucked and nibbled on it before moving to the other. His whole body arched off the bed and he almost screamed in ecstasy.
"Shush love; you'll wake the whole floor." I laughed.
"You're driving me crazy Ed." He moaned. I moved down over his hard abs, sliding my tongue along the ridges. I briefly dove my tongue into his belly button. His body spasmed off the bed.
"God Ed." He moaned.
His and my precumm had formed a puddle on his stomach. I licked it up before licking the head of his cock. As I inserted his heart shaped head into my mouth, one of his hands pushed me down on his cock and right into his throat. I think it was almost involuntary on his part. His cock thickened and three volleys of his cumm filled my throat. I had to swallow quickly. As I pulled back, two smaller shots filled my mouth. I savored his semi sweet cumm before swallowing.
I licked the head of his shaft, making sure I got all of his sweet nectar. Then ran my tongue down to his nice balls. They were still pulled tight, but I nibbled and chewed them. As my tongue went lower, Harold pulled his legs back, spreading his crack open. The real target was now in my sights. I saw that he shaved down here and wondered if maybe the boys had helped. I rimmed him as Gary had taught me, driving him almost insane.
I reached over and picked up the tube of lube. After liberally coating his pucker and a finger I started to slide it inside him.
"No Ed. Just you. I want to feel all of you inside me."
I wasn't sure about that. The first time can be very painful with out some work before.
I figured I'd try it and if it became too painful I'd stop and loosen him a bit. I slathered my cock with KY gel and then touched his tight pucker. He tensed up.
"Harold for this to work, you need to relax. Push like you want to shit."
I applied a little pressure and was totally shocked when the head of my cock slipped inside him. He immediately clamped down on my cock. That was all it took, my load blasted inside him. He knew what had just happened and his whole body relaxed. My cock just slid to the end of his canal. If he had not told me he was a virgin I would have sworn he had been fucked before.
I held my cock deep inside his snug and very hot canal. When I looked at his face, tears were streaming down his face.
"You okay Harold?" I asked gently.
"More than okay Ed. Love me please."
That wouldn't be difficult I was still rock hard. As I slowly pulled back his moans were loud. When I started back in his body pushed to meet me. He wrapped his legs around my back, holding me to him.
"Fuck me Ed. Fuck me real good." He groaned.
I started slow, but his movements and hot ass got me going very quickly. It wasn't long before I was pounding his butt. When I finally came a second time, my cock wilted inside him and he relaxed on the bed. As soon as I pulled out I dropped and sucked some of the mixed juices running from his hole. Then I laid over him and kissed him. Sleep was what I needed, but my boys had planned the whole night. As I rolled off Harold, Temin pushed his legs up and entered him. After Temin, Rad fucked him in fast strokes. Jer was last and after he finished I dropped and rimmed a very worn out Harold. I then shared with everyone, giving all a taste of our mixed loads. Harold I saved for last. His tongue was like a live wire as it searched for the taste of his lovers.
"Your turn tomorrow Harold." Temin said as he spooned up against my back.
Sleep was easy with four loving boys cuddled up to me.
Only Harold was in my bed when I woke up. I leaned over and kissed him as I gripped his semi-hard cock.
"God Ed, I really need to piss." He groaned.
"Well I can fix that love." I dropped onto his cock.
Even as he protested, his salty urine gushed into my mouth. Not bad I thought after draining him.
"I never thought you would do that Ed."
"Well love I do it for my other loves and to me its just another part of you to love."
We staggered to the shower and I drained my swollen bladder as we showered. He dropped down and sucked me off.
"Thanks Ed. I wanted to just taste part of you."
After kissing we dried and dressed.
The trip to Jasper was spectacular, with ever changing scenery. The boys loved it. Jerry and I talked for most of the trip. He explained how he was going submit the Story.
"Ed, this won't be chronological order. What I am going to do it write about each of your crew and family. How they came to be part of the Sandpiper Family and what they did before and after they joined Sandpiper. Each story will be copywrited. So although your lawyers can use it, the Enquirer can not."
"Jerry you will have to submit a copy to my lawyers before you publish it." "I pretty much thought that. My Editor will publish as written. I'll email your lawyers a copy of each submission."
The first night in Jasper, Harold got to return all the love he received the previous night. Even Bobby and Gary joined us. It reminded me of some of my nights on Sandpiper with six in my bed. Not much sleep, but a wonderful time.
Jasper turned into a bonding for Harold. The boys had so much love in them, they could have picked almost anyone and it would have been the same. Harold was almost overwhelmed by the love of what he called his brothers. Only Jer and Gary along with Jerry and myself had ever skied. But after a few lessons, they loved the sport, even if they spent more time on their backsides than on their skis.
The trip to Banff was spectacular in scenery again. Only one night in Banff and then onto Calgary. I booked eight first class tickets to Colombo. We would catch JAL in Vancouver. We spent a quiet night in Calgary before heading for Vancouver.
The domestic flight from Calgary to Vancouver was pretty quick. The security to get on the JAL Flight was anything but. Two and half hours later we made it to the boarding lounge. I guess 9/11 really screwed up a lot. I had never thought about security. On Sandpiper I never had that worry. I'd be glad to get back to her. A final check at the gate and we were finally on board.
The service on JAL was excellent. Even the boys were pampered. Not that they needed any. They had all traveled JAL before so knew everything. They showed Harold how to set up movies or games on the seat back TV's. I just read the first part of the trip, trying to make sense out of all the paper work I had received. Later I just rotated my seat and slept.
We changed planes in Osaka and although security was tight, it was easier with our luggage just moved from one flight to the next. WE were going some tired by the time we got to Colombo, even with sleeping on the flights, it didn't help the jet lag we all felt. Add in the abrupt change in temperatures, it was near 90 and very humid in Colombo. Barely twenty four hours before we had left 30 degree weather behind.
I had thought to rent a ten passenger van until I realized how much luggage we had. We had arrived in New York with a piece of luggage and a carry on bag. We arrived in Colombo with three each. My boys sure loved to shop.
I had not told anyone I was coming so I knew two people were going to be very surprised if our reception was anything like previous visits. WE pulled into the orphanage and parked. As I climbed out, it was if I had kicked over an ant hill. Boys came from every direction. Most nude although some looked like they had been working. The young Monk and Brian came out of one of the buildings and just stood laughing. Jerry and Harold were both swamped with laughing boys. I just picked up the two closest and held them as I made my way to the Administration office.
I gave both young boys a kiss and set them down. Then hugged Brian and the young monk.
"A surprise visit Ed? Where is Sandpiper?"
"Been doing some traveling. Solving some problems."
After things settled down somewhat, I explained where I had been and what I had been doing.
The Orphanage had also expanded more. Now there was a four room school and much larger clinic. With a full time doctor and nurse, plus three teachers. They had also bought a couple of vehicles, A ten passenger Van and stake truck. It gave them more freedom to move their produce to town closer and also to take infrequent trips to larger cities.
When I thought about how it had been just two short years before, I was astounded. It was in reality almost a small town.
Of course my arrival brought the usual feast on the beach. Jerry was somewhat taken aback by all the nudity and antics of the young men and boys. He soon found out there was no sexual intentions from the boys, it was just their natural carefree lifestyle. He soon joined in, in at least part of their fun and festivities.
The Young Monk put Jerry and I up at his small home. The boys slept I knew not where, but could well guess. Except for Harold all had been here before.
After a long meeting with the Teachers, they said they would immediately start the process to get boys into Canada for University. I had finally solved that problem and thought it might work for Timatu as well. I'd have to Father James.
After talking to Jake, I found out Sandpiper had lost the center water jet engine. Jake figures they might have hit something. He now had two extra spares on board and would leave for Timatu shortly. I told him I would meet him there.
WE were sitting on the veranda drinking beer. The boys were mostly on the beach dancing or swimming.
"You built all this Ed? You did one hell of a job."
"No Jerry. I didn't build it all. When I first came here it was almost destroyed. A typhoon had hit a few days before. None of the building were built off the ground and there quite few young boys killed. There we also many injuries. I couldn't get help from the Authorities, so I sent out an emergency radio call. An Australian Destroyer answered. After helping with our injured the Captain contacted a Seabee Battalion and they came here and rebuilt everything. Both countries have been back since. I do have a special account set up for the Orphanage in Colombo."
"He is not telling you everything Jerry. Ed is much more than our benefactor. He is our Saint too. All the boys know of him and love him. He brought our first teacher and now he has made it possible for Students to gain a higher Education. When ever we have had a problem, he has fixed it, without any thought." The Monk said.
"The last time a Typhoon hit he could have ran from it, but he didn't. He stayed and lost a crew member as well as having Sandpiper almost lost. He held us together here and comforted everyone. We here were lucky, Ed was not as lucky, yet even then he stayed to help us."
"God really does shine his light on Ed. And all of us are better for it."
"Well I need a swim." I said and stood up.
Even before I got close to the water I was surrounded by what seemed like hundreds of laughing boys. Some where I lost my shorts and soon was dunking and playing in the surf. This was so relaxing, no need to worry, just relax and let what happens happen. Even Harold was having fun.
They wore me down quick and I made my way out of the surf and dropped to the sand. It didn't take long to have my six boys around me.
"Boy these guys are horny." Gary said.
"Go with flow Son and have fun."
"You mean you don't mind Ed?" Harold asked.
"Harold here you are free to do as you please. Just remember some of these boys are very young."
"Oh I don't really want to do anything."
"You sure?" I laughed.
I think if Harold could blush he would have and I just laughed harder.
"Harold, you can sleep with anyone you choose. It won't make me love you any less."
"Well I'll think about it." Gary grabbed his hand and dragged him back into the surf.
Temin handed me my shorts. After putting them on I took his hand and led him to my quarters. We just slept in each others arms, worn out from the trip and the days activities.
Four days later we left. With promised I would always come back.
There was no direct flight from Colombo. First it was Manila, then Darwin. A commuter flight to the Marshals and a twin otter to Timatu. Two more days travel.
I don't think I could have been any happier to see Sandpiper than I was when the Plane flew over her sitting at the dock in Timatu.
TBC