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Please note that none of the characters in the story exist and the events that take place are purely imaginary. This is a continuation of the earlier story Luke's Big Adventure. Readers may find it useful to read that story first before starting this section, but the story can still be read a stand-alone. I hope that you like this as a piece of writing.
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THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF LUKE AND JAKE
Chapter 4
Having slept well, Luke and Jake got up in good time to leave with Scott, and so was Ethan, who was always up in time to catch the school bus which picked him up just after seven o'clock each school morning. At Jake's insistence, Luke found himself in the front seat alongside Scott, leaving his two sons to sit in the back.
On the journey into DC, Luke took in far more of the American landscape than he had on his first arrival. Despite, to him, the relatively early hour, the traffic was heavy and slowed considerably the nearer they got to the city. As they drove, Scott pointed out some of the sights on the way and even Jake and Ethan found this of interest as neither of them had been to Washington recently. Of the two American boys, Ethan had been there more recently on a school trip, but Jake's visit had been two or three years previously. Finally, they entered the city and Scott drove to an area close to where he was due to have his meeting, parking in an underground lot. Everyone got out of the car and Luke, ever polite, thanked Scott for bringing them. Jake's dad led the youngsters out of the car park, up into the building and then outside where he gave them a map and pointed out the way to get to the main sights,
`I suggest that you start at the Lincoln Memorial and walk down the Mall towards Capitol Hill. You can get a good view of the White House and there are several Smithsonian museums along the way. My meeting should finish around noon, so I suggest that we all meet back here at that time and go to lunch before heading back. How does that sound?'
Jake replied on behalf of all three boys,
`That sounds great, dad.'
Luke joined his boyfriend in thanking Scott and saying that he thought the arrangement was excellent.
Scott nodded again and, pointing across the road, said,
`OK. You are here and if you walk straight down that way, you will come out very close to the Lincoln Memorial. Don't get lost and Ethan, you don't play the fool and always obey the older boys' instructions.'
Ethan looked at his dad and said sincerely,
`Yes, sir.'
Having checked Jake had his father's cell phone number in case of any issues, the trio said their goodbyes and set off in the direction that Scott had indicated. When they reached the corner of the Mall, Luke's initial reaction was to be taken aback by its size. They looked up at the imposing Lincoln Memorial and then climbed the steps to see inside. As they reached the top of the steps and stood admiring the view, Ethan began to recite from memory the Gettysburg Address and he was joined in doing this by Jake as well. Luke stood opened mouthed as they spoke and gave them a little round of applause when they finished. Ethan took a bow, grinned and said,
`Thank you, Luke. It's something we learned at school.'
Jake nodded in agreement and, as they walked towards the towering statue of the seated Lincoln, Luke saw the words he had just heard them recite engraved on one of the side walls. As he gazed in awe, Jake drew his attention to the wall opposite which carried the words of Lincoln's Second Inaugural address. Having read the inspiring words, the trio made their way back out into the cold December weather and looked down across the Reflecting Pool and away towards the Washington Monument, standing tall and surrounded by American flags and beyond to the Dome of the Capitol Building.
As they took in the scene, Jake also pointed out the Jefferson Memorial in the distance,
`I like that memorial a lot. I'm going to ask dad if we can stop off there for a visit before we go back home.'
The youngsters made their way down the steps and walked first to the Vietnam Wall and then across to the Korean War Memorial. Jake then led the way towards the White House, and they stopped at the fence looking towards the garden and up to the building. As they stood there, Luke grinned and said,
`I wonder if the President's at home and whether we might see him.'
Jake laughed and Ethan replied,
`I don't think so and it's a very silly question really.'
Luke gave the youngster a tap on the arm and responded,
`No sillier than Americans asking British people whether they have met the King or Queen.'
`Guess so', Ethan said resignedly.
Anxious that they should keep walking as it was so cold, Jake said,
`Shall we walk round and look at the other side of the building?'
Luke was happy to agree and so was Ethan although he added,
`Can we stop somewhere and get something to eat, I'm really hungry.'
Jake and Luke happily agreed to the request saying that they would find somewhere once they had finished viewing the White House. He consulted the map and found a couple of possible places where they could stop and have some time inside. One possibility that occurred to Luke was to suggest that they went to one of the museums because they normally had refreshments and rest rooms.
Good idea', Jake said. Which one do you want to go to after this?'
Looking at the map, Luke said,
`I'd be interested in American History, but Air and Space would also be good.'
Ethan had made a face when Luke had mentioned the American History Museum, but Jake ignored his brother and said,
`You're the guest. If we don't spend too much time in the first one, we could visit both for a while before we need to start back to meet dad.'
The visit to the History Museum went well but when Ethan began to show signs of boredom, they adjourned to the café and had a warm drink before crossing the Mall and going to the Air and Space Museum. They spent some time looking at the exhibits before they realised that it was getting close to when they were expected to meet Scott. Before they left, however, they visited the restroom, and the museum shop and Ethan made a beeline for some of the most expensive merchandise. He stopped and looked longingly at one particularly expensive item and, looking meaningfully at Luke and Jake, said,
`So, what have you guys bought me for Christmas?'
`Who said we've bought you anything and if we haven't done so yet why we might bother?'
`C'mon, I know you'll buy me something, Jake and I'm sure Luke will do so as well because it would be mean not to.'
`Well, you'll only have a couple of days before you find out the answer, won't you? In any case, have you bought either of us anything?'
`Maybe, but I guess like me you'll have to wait a couple of days before you find out for sure.'
The conversation between the two brothers had been conducted in an amicable spirit and the trio were still getting on well as they walked through the streets in the cold outside temperature to meet Scott for lunch.
After they had all met up and eaten, Jake asked if his dad would take them to the Jefferson Memorial, knowing that this was Scott's favourite. It was difficult to park, so he left the three boys near the huge memorial and waited with the engine running while they climbed up and looked at the majestic interior and admired the view across towards the White House and the other monuments. Luke took more pictures on his phone to add to the large number he had already taken to record the memorable occasion.
After they rejoined Scott in the car, he told the three boys that he had just spoken to Kate, and she had proposed that they go out to a local restaurant for their evening meal. Ethan, as usual, had a view on where he wanted to go but was told firmly that they were going somewhere else. As it was getting late by the time they made it back, Scott drove them straight to the restaurant where Jake's mom was waiting for them. Despite his disappointment at not getting his choice of venue, Ethan grudgingly admitted that the food at the chosen location was rather better than would have been the case had they gone to the place he had requested. As they walked to the entrance to the restaurant, Luke thanked Scott for taking them to Washington and expressed the enjoyment he had gained from the sights that he had visited. Scott told the British visitor that it had been a pleasure for him too. At the restaurant, everyone ate heartily and towards the end of the meal, Kate said,
`I heard a little while ago that my brother Josh and his family aim to arrive late tomorrow afternoon, so I would like you guys to help prepare for their stay. We need to move Ethan's bed into the room you and Luke are sharing and make up a bed in there for Noah as well. OK?'
The older teenagers both nodded in acceptance, but Ethan acquiesced rather more grudgingly.
Once he was alone with Luke, Jake said quietly,
`You realise what mom was saying in a roundabout way. Tonight is the last time we can sleep together and have a good time until after my uncle has left.'
`Yeah, I understood that, too, but I think your mum said they'd be leaving the day after Christmas. So, it's only a couple of days and we have forever to look forward to being together.'
`Oh, Luke, you always look for the positives but let's not waste too much time now and get to bed because I need to show you how much I love you.'
Having said their goodnights, Luke and Jake went to bed and, within moments, were naked and hugging each other, their hands roaming over each other's body and making their cocks hard. Jake dropped to his knees and took his boyfriend's rock-hard cock between his lips, teasing back the foreskin and tonguing Luke's piss-slit. The British teen let out a low moan of pleasure as he enjoyed the effect the American was having on his body. Unwilling to allow matters to go too far, Luke pulled out of Jake's mouth and reciprocated by paying similar attention to the American's prick, teasing the sensitive underside and sucking his low hanging balls. At the same time, Luke pushed two fingers inside Jake's love hole and brought a groan of pleasure as he found the `sweet spot' inside.
`Fuck me, Luke! I want you cock inside me, now!!!'
Luke pushed his boyfriend onto the bed and lifted his legs so that he had full access to Jake's welcoming hole. He bent forward and began to rim the horny American who whimpered with delight at the stimulation he was receiving but also indicated he was keen to be penetrated by the British teen's cock. It had been some time since Luke had last been able to manage the position that he had found himself in, but he was determined to give it his best shot. He slid forward and slicked his dick with pre-cum and rubbed the tip of his cock head around the puckered entrance to Jake's love channel, bringing a sigh of anticipation from his boyfriend. When both were ready, Luke guided his prick up to and inside the waiting hole before sliding deeper and deeper until his body made contact with Jake's arse cheeks. The American teenager writhed with pleasure as he felt himself being impaled and they waited for a moment before Luke pulled back until only the tip of his cock was still engaged. Grinning at his lover, Jake moaned and said,
`Again!'
Luke repeated his previous invasion and then withdrew but not as far as the first time and then paused and repeated his inward thrust which was met by Jake pushing equally firmly forward to meet it. Despite some discomfort, Luke was not in a mood to change position, and he continued to plough in and out of the welcoming hole. As the speed of the thrusts increased, so too did the urgency in Luke's balls and he knew that his climax was fast approaching. Because he knew his boyfriend so well, Jake realised what was happening and squeezed his arse muscles as tightly as he could gripping the throbbing shaft just in time for it to explode inside him showering his insides with warm spunk. Luke slipped out of Jake's hole as soon as his sensitive cock had softened, and he could stand the stimulation no more. However, he positioned himself as he lay back so that he could access Jake's dick with his ever-willing mouth. Using his talented tongue, the British teenager slurped Jake's pre-cum covered erection and slide it down into his throat, using his tongue to stimulate the sensitive zones until he was rewarded with a huge mouthful of cum which he struggled to swallow. Holding back a small amount of the nectar, Luke moved in close so that he was in the right position to French kiss his boyfriend making sure that Jake received a substantial amount of his ball juice onto his tongue, which the horny American swallowed happily. Exhausted, the British teen slumped back onto the bed and lay still. Jake gave his boyfriend a gentle kiss on the cheek and hugged him tightly,
`Wow, that was sooo good!! You are amazing!! I love you and will do forever!'
Luke groaned as he muttered,
`I love you too and I never want to let you go.'
Not long after this exchange, both teenagers were asleep. The next morning Jake for once awoke before Luke but only by a few seconds and they took advantage of the time they had to engage in a slow `69' which eventually ended with both youngsters reaching a satisfying orgasm only a second or so apart.
As they were showering together, Jake said,
`I've been thinking. I know mom was gently warning us off doing stuff while Noah and Ethan are sharing the room, but Noah knows what we do together because of what he saw us doing last year and Ethan is a smart kid and I reckon he's got a good idea what we get up to, not maybe in detail but certainly in a general way.'
`I'm sure you're right, Jake, but I don't think your parents are as OK with us as my parents are and, from what I have heard about your aunt and uncle they would probably freak out if they were to discover what we do together. After all, it's only a couple of days.'
`You're right, Luke, sensible as always.'
As soon as breakfast was over, Luke and Jake were sent off to rouse Ethan and dismantle his bed and then re-assemble it in their room. When, after a struggle because the youngster was not keen to get up, they eventually returned to their room, Luke and Jake found that Kate had been in and moved the two single beds that they shared a discreet couple of feet apart. When Ethan saw his mother's handiwork he giggled, earning a friendly slap from Jake. The youngster then took an age deciding where he wanted his bed placed before finally settling on a pitch near the window but close to the older teenagers' beds. Finally, a bed was made up for Noah who was to sleep on a sofa bed. When they had finished, Kate appeared and gave her stamp of approval and then said,
`OK. Thanks for doing this and may I say everything looks just great. As you know, the next few days are going to be busy, so I hope you guys can find things to amuse yourselves with and give me and Scott some space to get everything prepared. Uncle Josh and his family will need to rest after they arrive and, for dinner tonight, I'll do a pasta bake. Tomorrow, anyone who wants to can go to the local mall for last minute shopping, we will take you there, but you'll have to find your own way back, unless the present you buy me is so big you can't carry it. Obviously, we'll have a nice Christmas Eve dinner here at the house and afterwards those that wish to do so will go to Church. No pressure, Luke, but just to let you know that I will be going but, like you, Jake is old enough to decide for himself. Scott I'm sure will stay home, and Ethan can make his own decision too. I thought I'd say this now to save embarrassment tomorrow.'
When his mother had left them, Jake said,
`I don't intend to go to Church, do you Luke?'
`No, not really, we're not a religious family as you know so I'll opt out as well.'
And so will I', said Ethan, We can stay in with dad and watch old movies on the television.'
Just at that moment Scott appeared and said,
What's this about old movies tomorrow night? Sounds good to me! Tell me Luke have you ever seen It's a Wonderful Life'?
Luke shook his head and Scott grinned as he said, to a chorus of groans from his children,
Well, let me tell you, it isn't properly Christmas til you've seen it, so that's on the list for tomorrow night.'
Jake went to protest but Scott silenced him with a look and said,
`I know you've seen it many times before, but Luke hasn't seen it once and I'm sure you wouldn't want to deprive him of the pleasure. Now I think it would be a good idea if you guys made yourselves scarce for a while as your mom and I have preparations to complete before your uncle Josh and his family arrive.'
Looking embarrassed, Luke had not known what to say during this exchange so remained silent. Later, as they walked towards the local park, the British teen overheard Ethan's verdict on the movie choice,
`You know what, Jake, I'm really seriously considering going to Church with mom and uncle Josh's family.'
`Nah, Ethan, it's not that bad and it's fun to catch dad having a little cry towards the end when Clarence gets his wings.'
`Yeah, you're right Jake, that does make it worth staying in for.'
Luke chose not to make any response to the conversation as he had no idea what they were talking about, and, in any case, he did not need to do so as their journey was interrupted by a member of a group of youngsters about his age that was walking towards them and who called out,
`Hey, if it isn't Jake! What's up, man? You back here for good?'
`Nah, Mikey, I'm just back for the Holidays, then I'm back to England.'
Ethan stepped forward and pointed at Luke saying,
`And this is our British friend, Luke. He and Jake live together with his parents in England.'
The group of teenagers looked the British teen up and down and then another of them spoke up,
`So, this is the famous Luke that Ethan is always telling us about. He says you're a swimming international and that you won medals. How come you're limping? You don't look like an international swimmer to me.'
Ethan was about to protest but Luke answered the challenge himself,
`Ethan was telling the truth, I was a member of the Great Britain swimming squad, and I swam internationally, but some time ago I contracted a serious career ending illness that left me with weakness in one side of my body. However, although I'll never get back to where I was, I'm getting better and stronger.'
Ethan could not resist adding,
`Yeah, he was paralysed down the whole of one side but now, as you can see, he's walking well and he's swimming again!'
Mikey smiled at the British teen and said,
`Good to meet you, Luke. Any friend of Jake's is a friend of mine and members of this group. You sound just like the people on some tv show my parents watch which has British aristocrats in it but tell me one thing is it true what Ethan told us that you have met the King of England?'
Jake gave out a loud guffaw and Luke laughed,
`Not exactly. I was once in a room with a huge number of fellow swimmers that was attended by the Princess Royal, the new King's sister, but I never got to speak to her or shake her hand, so it's rather an exaggeration.'
Ethan looked embarrassed at being found out in his embroidery of the facts and decided to move away in search of friends of his own age, leaving the older teenagers to hang out together. Mikey introduced the newcomer to other members of the group and Luke tried to memorise the names but found it difficult to keep up. Jake had drifted off to talk to a couple of the girls leaving his boyfriend to chat with the rest of the group. One, Mary-Beth, asked the British teen how he was finding America and what he had done so far. Luke said that he like what he had seen so far and gave an account of what he had experienced, paying special attention to the visit to Washington. Luke had the impression that the several answers he was giving to the questioners were more to do with a desire to hear his accent rather than an interest in the answer.
While Jake chatted to a smaller group of his old High School friends, Luke continued to attract a bigger crowd which was swelled by the arrival of Ethan and his younger friends. However, after they had been talking for some time, Jake came over and said that his dad had called and they were needed back home, although before they left, the American teenager promised that he and Luke would be around for a few days after Christmas so would see everyone again then.
Before they left, all three boys wished everyone seasonal greetings and then made their way back to the house. Kate was standing at the door and ushered them inside saying,
`Josh and his family will be here any minute, so get yourselves tidied up and ready for their arrival.'
Unsure what he needed to do, Luke sought advice from his boyfriend who shrugged and said,
`We'll have a quick shower and then, just put on some half-way decent clothes, I guess. That's what I'm going to do.'
Ethan overheard the conversation and went back to his room to get some more clothes to bring back to the older teenagers' room which he was to share during the visit. Luke helped Jake organise the latest arrivals into a semblance of order in the large closet and then, when everyone had showered, changed clothes and was ready, they made their way back to the den.
A toot on a car horn announced the arrival of the latest visitors and everyone moved onto the front lawn as the car came to a stop. Josh emerged and immediately hugged his sister and then greeted Scott and, Jake, Ethan and Luke with a handshake, a hug, and a broad smile. Kate's brother was followed out of the car by his son, Noah, who kissed his aunt and hugged the others looking genuinely pleased to see them. Finally, Josh's wife, Sarah, got out of the car. Luke remembered her from her family's visit to England the year before and she was just as austere and disapproving in America as she had been in England. She politely kissed her sister-in-law's cheek, shook hands with Scott and gave a nod of greeting to her nephews and the British visitor. Jake exchanged a look with his boyfriend in which he rolled his eyes as if to say, `get ready for a bumpy ride'.
Once they were all inside, Kate asked the youngsters to take the luggage to the bedrooms. Jake led the way and deposited his uncle and aunt's luggage in Ethan's bedroom before taking Noah's bag to the room all four boys would be sharing. Noah had stayed downstairs with his family as Kate fussed over him, much to his embarrassment. When everyone was back together, Scott offered drinks to them all. Jake's dad and uncle each had a beer, despite the disapproving look from Sarah, and the rest of the group drank sodas. Shortly afterwards, food was served, and everyone enjoyed a very tasty meal to the extent that even the usually austere look on Jake's aunt softened somewhat.
One piece of news that pleased everyone was that Noah had recently acquired his driving permit and Luke asked Jake if he too was a driver. The American teen told his boyfriend that he had got a provisional licence but preferred to ride his bike and had not felt comfortable to attempt driving in the UK because he was only used to driving on the right. Luke's hackneyed response that he really meant the `on the wrong side', brought a groan from the others and a distinctly disapproving response from Sarah.
It was getting late, and everyone was beginning to feel tired, so it was decided to call it a night. The teenagers and Ethan went to their room and agreed that Noah should be allowed to choose which bed he wanted to use and be allowed to shower first. He picked something from his bag, disappeared into the bathroom and returned shortly thereafter wearing a pair of thick long leisure trousers. Much to Ethan's relief, Noah chose the sofa bed and got into it. The youngest member of the group was next to go to the bathroom and he emerged after only a very short time, wearing his PJs. As another guest, Luke went next and finally Jake. The latter two were wearing matching sleeping shorts and occupied the remaining beds. There was a brief round of chatter, but it quickly died down and, within a very short while, all four of the room occupants were sleeping soundly.
When they had gone to bed the weather had been clear but quite cold, however, in the morning the sun was shining and, when they pulled the curtains, the teenagers were surprised and delighted that the ground had a light covering of snow. Luke was the first to comment on the appropriateness of the scene on Christmas Eve and the others, though more used to such a sight, readily agreed.
When the boys arrived in the kitchen, Kate and Sarah were already there and discussing the work that they needed to get through during the day. Scott and Josh were instructed to collect various items from the local superstore and the boys were ordered to help the two men and afterwards find things to amuse themselves without getting in the way of the Christmas preparations.
Scott took his large car to the mall, and everyone stayed together as they went round the grocery superstore. Luke was blown away by the size of the store as well as the range of food stuffs that were on sale; he had never seen anything like it in his life. With Scott and Josh directing them, the four boys went around gathering the supplies that they had been ordered to find, adding the odd item on top as they went. The worst for this was, of course, Ethan, who managed to slip several of his favourite items into the packed shopping cart. The two adults turned a blind eye to what he was up to, much to the amusement of the teenagers. On one of the return trips, they found Scott just finishing a phone call and Jake's dad looked at Luke and said,
`I've just had a strange call from someone I hardly know. He's apparently the local High School swimming coach and he wanted to know if the Luke Townsend we have staying with us is the same as the former British international swimmer. I told him that it was the case, and he asked if there was any chance of Luke coming to the pool and meeting his team and a few other local swimmers. I said not before Christmas and that I was not sure how you'd feel about it anyway, Luke. I told him I'd ask you first and call him back with an answer.'
Luke was caught off guard and had looked at Jake, who gave a smile and nod of encouragement, before he responded,
`I'd be more than willing to go, but I don't want to interfere with your plans or inconvenience everyone. If we can find a suitable date and time, tell him I'd be happy but check what he expects me to do.'
Scott nodded and replied,
`That's great, Luke, and very thoughtful. As far as I know I think Josh is leaving a couple of days after the Christmas and we planned to go to our cabin in the hills to see in the New Year, something of a tradition for us but that still leaves a couple of days free.'
Ethan who had overheard the conversation looked at his dad and said,
`Could Jake, Luke and I go up to the cabin before New Year's Eve. We love it up there and I know Luke will too?'
`Your mom and I were planning for us all to go up on New Year's Eve, but I don't see why you couldn't go sooner, provided Jake and Luke are happy. I will check my calendar, but I believe I have a meeting in a town near the cabin and could do a slight detour to drop you off on the way, but you must promise to behave yourselves, it's dangerous up there in winter and we don't want any problems.'
Putting on his best `butter wouldn't melt in the mouth' look, Ethan said,
`I promise, dad.'
`OK. Now let's get this cartload bought and paid for so that we can get back to the house. Are you guys going to come with us, or do you want to hang out at the mall for a while. I know your mom and aunt Sarah would prefer you not to be bothering them in the house and I have a couple of other jobs to do, but I expect Josh can pick you up from here when you are ready.'
The option to stay at the mall was accepted with enthusiasm by the four boys. Jake was anxious for Luke to spend some time in the vast building which was crammed with anchor store, shops and kiosks selling a very wide range of products, not to mention an extensive food court, which was to be their first port of call.
Not surprisingly, it was not long before Ethan saw some of his friends sitting enjoying a drink and, nearby, Jake saw some of the group he and Luke had met the previous day. Having introduced his cousin to the group, the teenagers sat chatting and exchanging comments about gifts and hoped-for presents while keeping a watchful eye on the younger members of their family and their friends. One member of Jake's circle, called Greg, had not been there the previous day but seemed keen to engage Luke in conversation and began by telling the British teen about the `awesome' clothes and designer sunglasses he has seen in one of the stores. He insisted that Luke should go with him to view these items, a request to which the British teen only reluctantly agreed. Noah was keen to join them, but Jake said he would stay where he was and keep an eye on Ethan and they all agreed to meet back in the same place in a short while.
Luke and Noah felt that they had to agree with Greg that the store really did have many amazing items on sale, although, as far as Luke was concerned, they were way out of his price bracket, a comment that was greeted with the sad agreement of the other two teens. Having window shopped for some time, the trio returned to the place where they had left Jake and Ethan only to find that neither of them was there. One of the group Ethan had been sitting with put their minds at rest when he explained that they had just gone to the bathroom and would be back very soon. This was, in fact, the case when, five minutes later, Ethan and a broadly grinning Jake re-appeared. Luke gave his boyfriend a suspicious look, but the response was an innocent smile. Although he knew something was up, the British teen could not work out what.
`I hope you haven't been off and bought me something really expensive for Christmas.'
Ethan giggled and Jake replied with a dead pan look,
`No, not at all. It was a long walk to the bathroom and Ethan did get a freebie from one of the stalls and they tried to sell me something but fortunately I couldn't afford it.'
Although not convinced by the response, Luke decided to let the matter drop. Noah, who had watched the exchange in amused silence, then said,
`Shall I call my dad and ask him to come get us?'
`Sounds like a plan', Ethan replied, receiving nods of agreement for his remark.
When they emerged into the daylight, Luke was disappointed to note that most of the snow from the morning had all but gone, dashing his hopes of a white Christmas. They stood in the shelter of the entrance to the mall as it was very cold with an icy wind blowing quite strongly. Josh's car appeared and the four boys rushed to get in and get back in the warm. When they got home, it was clear that the ban on entering the kitchen was still in force and Josh asked where his dad was, only to be told that he had gone off on an errand and would be back later.
I hope he's not too long', said Ethan, I'm getting hungry. I hope he'll bring in some take-away for dinner tonight.'
I'm sure he said he would', replied Josh, we don't want to interrupt the preparations for tomorrow.'
An hour passed before Scott reappeared, bringing with him a range of take-away food and one of the largest turkeys Luke had ever seen. By the British youngster's calculation, a bird that size would probably keep everyone fed for several months. After he had delivered the turkey to the kitchen, Scott led everyone into the den and, a few minutes later, Kate and Sarah joined them. The take-away boxes were opened, and everyone took their turn in choosing how to fill their plates. There were several items that Luke did not recognise but encourage by Jake loaded some of them onto his plate. He was glad he had done so because everything he ate tasted great.
After everyone had eaten their fill, Sarah and Kate settled down while the men cleared everything away. When they returned the women decided that they would move to a different part of the house because they were not keen to watch the inevitable sport programmes on the television. It was a relaxing evening all round, although Jake noted that Luke's generally happy disposition had changed to a more pensive one. The American teen put a comforting arm around his boyfriend who gave him a wan smile.
`Sorry, I am looking forward to tomorrow, but I can't help missing my parents.'
Everyone understands and, I have to say, if you are feeling down It's a Wonderful Life' is just the thing to finish you off!!'
`I heard that, Jake. Don't listen to him, Luke. It's a great movie!', Scott called from across the room.
Josh looked at his watch and then said,
`Sarah, Noah and I will be going to Church soon and Kate too I believe, so if any others want to join us, now is the time to get ready.'
Having received no acceptances for his offer, Josh looked slightly disappointed as he ushered Noah out of the room and went in search of his sister and wife. The churchgoers left shortly afterwards, and Scott set up the movie and those that had remained at home settled down to watch the traditional Christmas movie.
To be continued.
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