The Mennonite - A New Start 33 CGW
I was still steaming when Clyde walked up and asked if everything was ok? I said; young man you are better off if you never see your father again, you're much more of a man than he will ever be, as far as your mother she never said a single word. Clyde said; yep that's my father a real winner. He asked who trashed your truck Mr. Micah: I will clean it up for you Sir. I said; that would be me when I decided to go four wheeling through your parent's shrubs, roses and took out the front gates.
Clyde started to laugh and said the roses were his dad's pride and joy. I chuckled not anymore; they're flat as a pancake now. Clyde said; I need to apply for a house for Jenny and the baby after we are joined and if I can have a weekend pass once a month to stay with her. No Clyde I cannot do that responded Micah. A dejected Clyde looked at Micah and said; no to what sir.
I said; no to the weekend pass Clyde and no to the house for Jenny and the baby. Clyde's mouth fell open. Micah laughed and said; boy do you think you will join with Jenny and have to live in the dorm away from your wife and child when it arrives. I told Clyde that the house beside Rob and Joe was being made ready as a wedding gift for them so they could raise their children side by side. He was overjoyed with the news and asked if Jenny knew yet because he wanted her to be surprised when she found out. By the way we have already picked out a name for the baby if it was a boy or a girl. My phone rang it was Eve she and Ivan were looking for Clyde; I said he is here with us why? Keep him there we are on our way to your location. I asked if everything was okay. It is fantastic Poppa, now tell that love sick fool to stay put. Clyde that was Eve she wants for you to wait on her and Ivan to arrive. I asked Clyde what were the names they had picked out for the baby if he didn't mind telling us. Clyde said; if it's a girl I want her named Julia Eve Carrington and if it's a boy Jenny said he will be named Clyde Xavier Carrington II and I not going to argue with her period.
Ivan pulled up and Eve got out and opened up the back door and helped Jenny out of the truck. They walked up and Clyde helped Jenny sit down. Micah said; girl you are getting big very quick. Yes Elder Micah I am, but Eve said that's normal with twins, Clyde passed out and Micah caught him before he hit the floor. She showed me the photos and said; it's a boy and a girl so we both get to name them when Clyde wakes up we will let him know, now do you have any pickles and ice cream Poppa I'm hungry. Everyone laughed at her and her cravings.
David walked up and said; what's wrong with pansy ass, I said; Jenny just told him its twins on the way. David remarked; holy shit we were just kidding him about that earlier because Jenny is starting to blimp so soon.
My phone rang it was Mrs. Carrington on the other end saying she was on her way to visit her son and meet her future daughter in law if she would see her. I asked her if she knew the way to the community. She replied; Jarvis knows it well and he's driving me. I asked if Mr. Carrington would be joining her, to which she replied no and it's Liza by the way. Ok Liza we will see you when you get here and by the way Clyde will have some more news for you when you arrive.
Micah; get that boy awake his mother is on her way here and he needs to meet her. Jenny went into the house where the a/c was on and she would be more comfortable. Clyde was worried, Moms never goes anywhere with him something has to be up.
Liza arrived and Jarvis opened her door on her white Bentley and she exited the car. She was dressed to the max and she walked to the front porch followed by Jarvis where Clyde was waiting for her. He stood at arm's length and asked; where is he at? Jarvis responded; getting stitches and on his way to jail after he struck madam's face. A concerned Clyde asked' why did he strike her Jarvis? Because she defended you and told him to; may I quote her "to fuck off and go to hell Laurence Carrington he's my damned son you sorry bastard and I will not lose him over you?" So I used the vase across his head.
Clyde stepped off the porch and hugged his mother's neck, Mom I want you to meet Elder Micah and his husband Clayton Gunderson; without them I would have never seen the light and gotten my life together nor would I have met the love of my life Jenny.
Liza kissed her son's cheek and said; I want to meet my future daughter-in-law and future grandchild. Yes Mom and do we have some news for you come inside of the Gunderson's home, she just got back from a checkup. Is everything ok with her son? Mom everything is fantastic with Jenny and the babies. Liza didn't catch what Clyde said but Jarvis smiled very big as Clyde walked his mother inside.
Jarvis remarked; the young man has grown up quite well here and matured. Micah said; Yes Jarvis he has become quite the young man.
Liza sat beside Jenny and kissed her on the cheek and said; welcome to the family, Clyde's father won't be joining us he's in jail where I put him. She asked her son to have a seat she wanted to talk to him and Jenny. Clyde sat down and said; what is it mom? Clyde your father will not be returning to Foxworth Manor ever he is out of my life period, he will never touch me again nor he have anything to do with my grandchild. Jenny interrupted her and said; Mrs. Carrington Clyde has something to tell you. Liza looked at her son, he handed her the photos of the babies and said Mom meet Clyde Xavier Carrington II and his sister Julia Eve Carrington. Liza started to gasp and squealed its twins, oh my Jarvis did you hear its twins. He answered yes Madame I heard Clyde very well. Liza started to cry and her makeup started to run. She asked where the powder room was at so she could fix her face. I showed her where it was.
A few minutes later Alec came thru the back door and headed to the restroom before I could stop him and he opened the door on Liza, he took a step back and hollered Poppa you need to come here now. I walked up to the door and saw Liza sitting there crying trying to cover the bruises on her face. I walked in and leaned down and said; Liza it's time Clyde knows and you will find out your son is a very compassionate man.
I called Andr? to come to the house; we needed his help with Clyde's mother. Liza and I walked to the living room, Clyde's heart hit the floor he walked to his mother hugged her and said; this must never happen again mom, he's not allowed to hit on you period. Liza responded; I filed charges and called my lawyers to start divorce proceedings on him already he won't be back. Clyde responded; but mom he has money, No he doesn't Clyde the money is mine his ass is broke. And it's inheritance of mine so he's not entitled to a single dime.
Andr? walked in the door and said; where is the emergency at, he stopped in his tracks when he saw Liza and said; Mrs. Carrington you're here. Liza responded my dear friend Andr? I need your help please. Andr? looked at her and said; this has to stop before he hurts you very bad. Andr? he's in jail and will never touch me again, I did as you said and took photos every time he hit me and those photos are with the lawyers his ass is finished.
Andr? took her to the kitchen table and worked his magic; she looked fantastic when he was finished. Liza returned and sat down Clyde, Jenny and she had a wonderful visit.
Oh by the way Clyde did you forget to tell Jenny about the living arrangements. Dang Mr. Clayton with everything that was going on I forgot, Jenny; Elder Micah and Mr. Clayton are having the house next to Rob and Joe, made ready for us to live in together as a family when we are joined, Mr. Clayton how big is it sir. Clyde it's a 3br 2ba just like Rob and Joe's but it will have to outfitted with 2 baby beds and there's a spare room so your mom can stay for an overnight visit when she wants to.
Jenny said; that would be very nice to have both of the children's grandmothers near them. Liza said; I would be thrilled to be in my grandchildren's lives, I wasn't there for Clyde when he grew up but that will now change. Mr. Micah if you need anything for the house feel free to contact me, I will make sure these babies and their parents have it. I'm going to set an education fund up for then on Monday, they will be able to attend any university in the world when they are ready.
Clyde hugged his mother and said; I know Joe will be glad to see his Aunt Liza he always adored you so much and you must meet his husband Rob, mom he is so lucky to have found him. Liza looked shocked and said; your cousin Joe is married to a man. Yes Mom he is married to another man and he is so very happy with his life, and Rob is just crazy about Joe, in-fact he worships the ground Joe walks on. Liza smiled and said; this Rob is one man I have to meet just let me know when we can all have dinner Joe, Rob, Jenny, you and me. Do his parents know he's married? Yes mom they do and they won't speak to him anymore. Liza responded; we will see about that or they may have to find them a new place to live.
Clyde walked his mom to her car and she left, He came back inside and said; boy is she pissed about Joe's parents. Micah asked; what did she mean about they might have to find a new place to live?
The house belongs to her; she pays all of their bills and gives them an allowance to live on. Joe doesn't know any of this and I would never say anything to him so he wouldn't be embarrassed. But it looks like Mom has pulled off the white gloves and is going to get her hands dirty.
Micah responded, Clyde it looks like you need to tell your cousin if you love him like you claim you do. Yes sir I realize it's time he was told, can we do it here because he is going to need lots of support. I called Rob and asked if he and Joe could come over for a talk, he said; they would be on their way in 5 minutes.
In a few minutes the doorbell rang and Alec answered it and invited them in, Alec popped off looks like they were getting busy when you called Poppa, Both of the boys turned red faced at his statement. Micah said; have a seat boys Clyde needs to talk to Joe after his Mom paid him a visit today. An excited Joe asked; how was Aunt Liza; Clyde was she and Uncle Stanley both here? No Joe Dad is in jail after he decided to beat her when she stood up to him. Jarvis laid him out with a vase and she filed assault charges then called her lawyers to start divorce proceedings, I found out he has been beating her for years and she said; no more beatings ever again. Joe looked sad and stated Clyde I never knew she was getting abused Uncle Stanley. Joe; now one knew she shielded us from it.
Which brings me to the next part; she is pissed off at your parents for rejecting you and Rob's marriage. Joe; She said either they accepted you and Rob into their lives and love you as a parent should or she was putting them out on the streets, she said she has supported them long enough and was disgusted at the way they treated you growing up and that Dad is no longer there to protect them the bullshit was going to stop period.
Joe said; I don't understand Clyde, what do you mean her house and she supported them we never had anything. Joe you know when you would come over for a few days that ended up being a week or two and Jarvis looked after us, that's because they were gone off on a trip with mom and dad. Here money paid for the house and all of the bills and she even gave them money to raise you and send you to the finest schools like me, but they kept the money Joe and let you believe you were poor and you wore my hand me downs. I would let you pick out clothes from my closet to wear when you were with me Joe, but every time you took something new home you received whipping and they took the clothes away with the tags still on them so they could sell them for money. I love you like a brother and you were only friend when we grew up until Dad sent me away to boarding school.
Joe sat there stunned as his cousin spoke to him telling him everything about his life and parents. Rob was getting pissed off and said; if you want your parents to be a part of your life that is up to you, but I won't have any leaches in our home or around our children. Joe said; I understand Rob but it will be a long time before we are allowed to sponsor a child I our home.
Rob asked; is Monday long enough to wait for a little boy to come for a weeklong visit, Galen called today the Magistrate called him and cleared us for home visits and a possible placement, he's 4 and all alone his parents abandoned when he was 1. He has bounced from home to home and now he is going to stay with us.
Joe was at a loss for words and stuttered; are you for sure Rob, we are really getting a chance to be parents. Yes my love it's for real, we will be parents to a little boy on Monday for an entire week and if it works out he will get to stay with us forever. Joe was over the moon, this was the best news he had ever had beside when Rob told him that he loved him and wanted to be with him for the rest of his life.
We have to get a room ready for him before he arrives here, we have nothing. Rob asked if he had been in the spare room since getting back from town. Joe answered; no why would I go into an empty room. That's where you're wrong my love, it's not empty at all Galen, Anne and Andr? helped me while you were out with Beth in S.I. to get it ready. Rob looked at Micah and I and said; surprise you will hopefully be grandparents again by the end of the week.
Micah grabbed our son and gave him a great big Gunderson Hug and said; congratulations son we are so proud for the both of you. This was just the thing Joe needed in his life right now, he had too much and pain and sadness in his young life.
On Monday at noon Galen pulled up to Rob and Joe's home with Danis Alan Myers a very cute 4 year old boy, dark hair and blue eyes he indeed could have passed as Robs natural born son, he looked just like him. Rob and Joe sat on the steps of their home as they greeted young boy who was scared of Rob's size, Joe said; don't be sacred of him he is just a big ole cuddly teddy bear. Danis shook Rob and Joe's hand and they welcomed him to his new home. Danis said; you mean my home for the week until you get tired of having a kid underfoot and send me away.
Rob spoke up and said; I was kind of hoping that if you liked it here with us you would decide to stay here with us and be our little boy until we could get you a little sister to come live here also. That's all it took to break the ice, Danis jumped into Rob's arms and started to hugging his neck and kissing his cheek and saying thank you, thank you, thank you I promise I will be very good and never cause you any trouble ever. Joe responded I just want you to be happy here. Danis hollered out I got me two daddies to love me now. Galen recorded the entire event for the Magistrate to view at her request.
As Magistrate Julia Tucker viewed the video clip she had tears in her eyes and posted it to the Children's Services Employee review site. With a notation attached; This is what we need more of in Belize, Loving Homes that will accept children as their own and parents such as this fine couple as shown here. In just days the story went worldwide and soon her phone was ringing off the hook with offers to sponsor homeless children and to be considered as adoptive parents. Galen had never seen a response so great, The Home for Boys was getting donations of help and funding from all over the world from Corporations, Churches, Missions and Individuals, all because of Julia's post.
Thursday morning Liza called and asked if there was a place that could put her up for a few days, she wanted to visit with Clyde, Joe and their spouses. I responded that we would be glad to have her here, it wasn't the Ritz but it was clean. She thanked me and said she was driving herself over but not to tell Clyde anything.