The Mennonite - A New Start 36 CGW
The joining went off perfectly and everyone was very happy, Clyde asked his Mom where they were going to honeymoon at? Liza replied that Henri and she were going to stay at Foxworth Manor for the first few months to be on the safe side Clyde asked; is everything ok with the baby mom or was she having problems?
No son; everything is going great but until I see Eve for my 6 week check-up I'm not putting this baby at risk by doing anything stupid. When Henri isn't driving Jarvis will be, Henri's orders because let's face it my driving sucks. Clyde laughed at his Moms statement about her driving. Danis walked up and said; I can see your baby tummy already, he is going to be a big one, Liza took a seat and motioned for Danis to come to her, he thought he was in trouble for saying she had a tummy. Liza hugged her Great Nephew and said; he is growing very quickly isn't he, that means he can't wait to meet his sweet cousin.
The first 6 weeks flew by and she had an appointment with Eve today. Liza had been staying close to the house; Henri hired Liza a personal assistant to be at the house when he was away at work. Eve was shocked when she saw Liza for the first time since the joining; she had gained a lot of weight. Eve was concerned for her, Eve checked her blood pressure and it was fine when asked Liza remarked she was healthy, eating fresh fruits and steamed veggies and she had already gained 15 pounds. Eve told Liza to return in 2 weeks she wanted to do a 3-d sonogram to check out what was going on with the baby, but not to worry everything we looking great.
Liza was very concerned about the pregnancy, Henri told her to calm down and everything would be fine. He was very worried that something might be wrong. He drove to the house, Clyde needed to see his mother to help calm her down; Liza needed to be around family.
Clyde was shocked when he saw how big his mother was, Jenny said; calm down we have 2 weeks to go before she sees the Doctor again, she could be like me and having twins and laughed. Liza remarked that's not even funny my daughter. Clyde said; you did say you wanted to have several children with Henri didn't you mom. Liza flipped her son off. It was 2 weeks of pins and needles for Liza and Henri.
The next time Eve saw Liza she had gained another 5lbs. Eve was preforming the procedure when she called for Andy to come in and assist her, Andy had Liza lay in her right side then her left and finally her back. Henri and Liza were very worried because they weren't saying anything; Liza broke the ice when she demanded to know what the fuck is wrong with my baby.
Andy replied they are perfect Liza, Liza stuttered and said; did you say they doctor. Yes Liza I did, would you and Henri like to see them? Andy turned the monitor around and there were 4 images on the screen, Liza said; look Henry they got different photos of the twins. Andy laughed and said; no Mommy, He pointed to the screen and said; this is baby #1, #2, #3 and finally #4. You two are having quadruplets. Would you like to know the sexes of the babies?
Henri inquired; you ca tell us this early in the pregnancy? Andy not normally but in this case yes. Liza said; then tell me what am I having Doc.
There is no doubt #1 and #3 are boys, they must take after their daddy, #2 and #4 appear to be girls we will repeat this test next month. Would you two like a photo to show off to everyone? Henri said; Hell yes make two copies, one to save and one to show off. Andy remarked; Liza you understand that this makes you high risk and need to be very careful during this pregnancy.
Liza replied Henri has already hired me a C.N.A. to be at the house when he's away. Andy remarked that's great and soon you will need to upgrade to include also a RN in the L&D field, and take no chances.
Henri and Liza were in shock as they left the clinic, as they sat in the car Henri replied; let's go tell the kids the great news.
Liza called Jenny to see if they were at home, Jenny replied; they were Rob and Joe's having lunch. Even better yet said Liza we need to speak to everyone, we just left the clinic.
Danis was waiting at the window when we drove up, He opened the door and ran out to the car and gave Liza a hug and asked; are you feeling ok Aunt Liza, are the babies ok in your tummy. Yes young man they are just fine but let's keep that a secret for now. Henri helped his wife out of the car and they along with Danis walked into the house, Liza sat on the sofa.
Clyde asked; Mom is everything ok with you and the baby. Liza said; no son it's not, come have a seat beside me we need to talk, a shaken Clyde sat beside his Mother and held her hand and said we will be here for you two.
Liza reached into her purse and removed the photo of the babies and said; here are the results of the sonogram. As Clyde looked at the photo he remarked that there were several shots of the baby and they were very clear. Danis asked if he could see the photo, he remarked oh wow there's 4 babies on the photo.
Clyde said; no Danis those are different angles of the baby. Danis replied; no it's not you dummy, here on the bottom it says baby #1, #2, #3 and #4 even I can count. Clyde looked at the photo and remarked; Holy Shit it is 4 babies, you're having quadruplets Mom no wonder you're getting so big so fast. Henri and Liza were so excited and they started to laugh at Clyde's reaction to the photo.
Henri said; Clyde your mother is considered very high risk and she won't be traveling much throughout the pregnancy, so you will need to come for a visit when you want to see her. If she does visit it will be for several days in a row. Clyde said; that's perfect you two are always welcome here any time. Rob called us and relayed the wonderful news.
Jenny remarked; when your time is close at hand you and Henri need to come stay with us in the spare room so you will be near Dr. Andy, Dr. Eve and Dr. Ivan in case you go into labor in the middle of the night.
Liza responded that's nice but I wouldn't want to put you kids out any. Clyde said; no Mom when you get close or if you have any trouble, you and Henri will stay with us period and that is not up for discussion.
The doorbell rang and Micah went to see who was at the door, he opened the door and there stood a young teenage dark haired boy. He was dirty, his clothes were ripped and he had been severely beaten, I picked up me phone and called Andy, and requested he bring his bag and to come to the house as fast as he could. Micah asked the boy to come inside and have a seat, the boy said; mister I can't sit down I will get your furniture dirty if I do sir. Micah helped the young teenager inside and told David to get a couple of towels for him to sit upon. Micah shook his head as he looked at the youngsters pants from the back.
What is your name young man and why did you seek us out here at the Giving Community. Sir my name is Ned and I am looking for my half-brother who supposed to live here. I told the boy we will find your brother if he still lives here but for now have a seat and rest, I have a Dr. on the way to see you. Andy opened the door and said; I'm here Poppa, what's the problem? I responded Ned here needs your help Andy.
Andy's heart went out to the boy when he saw him. Poppa, can we get him to a bed so he can lay down and I can check him? Micah picked the teen up and carried him to the spare room so Andy could help him. Andy said; Poppa I will need your help please. I walked into the room Andy said; grab a can liner we will need to bag his clothes for evidence. Ned said; please no these are the only clothes I have. I responded; not to worry Ned, my boys have spares and we have a whole storeroom of clothes for boys just like you. I removed the teen's clothes, his body was covered with bruises and bite marks, Andy checked Ned and said; Ned I'm going to have to put a few stitches in your bottom to stop the bleeding from where you were hurt.
Andy asked Ned; young man will you tell me who did this to you. Ned started to cry and said; it was his moms new boyfriend and she blamed me so I ran away to find my older half-brother Rob. Andy said; it will be ok Ned first I will fix you up and you can rest then we will find your brother. I walked out of the room as Andy started to put the stitches in Ned's rectum.
I said; Micah we have us a big problem and his name is Rob Gunderson. Micah looked at me shocked and asked; what do you mean and why does this concern Rob. Micah, Ned is Rob's half-brother, he was raped by his mom's new boyfriend, and she blamed him for it so he ran away. Micah said; that means Ned couldn't have been no older than 5 or 6 when Rob was kicked out and he came looking for him after all of this time. Yes Micah, that's true but I also know that our son and you have the same temper when it comes to hurting a child.
After a little while Andy came out of the room and said; I repaired all of the physical damage and given him a very strong pain killer and he is resting at this time. It will take him a little time to heal but he is a very lucky young man, Andy handed me a bottle of pain killers and said to use these carefully they are addictive. Thank you Andy for all of your help; now we need to go tell his brother Rob, Ned's here at our house after almost 11 years apart. Andy bid us goodbye for the night but to call if we needed anything else. Micah remarked; how about some horse tranquilizers for Rob when we tell him about Ned.
I asked; David and Alec to please keep a watchful eye on Ned, if he started to wake before we returned. I called Galen and briefed his on what was going on and asked him to meet us at Rob and Joe's house, so we could tell him, not knowing how he would react to the news. I remember the time when his Daddy turned over his truck when he lost his temper.
I called Joe and told we were on our way to their house, Rob's Daddy needed to talk him. Joe asked if everything was ok, I replied that we would talk about that when we arrived. Rob was standing in the front doorway holding Liza Anne when we walked up, he inquired if all was ok? Micah replied; we need to have a seat inside and we will talk to you son.
Micah started; Rob do you have a half-brother by the name of Ned? Yes Daddy; I do but I haven't seen him since I was kicked out of the house almost 11 years ago Sir. Daddy; you are worrying me is everything okay with Neddie?
Rob, he was hurt when he showed up at the house looking for you at our home. Dr. Andy has repaired the damage and gave him a strong pain killer so he is resting. He will be ok physically but there will be emotional scars for a long time. Daddy what happened to Neddie, Rob asked as he held Danis and Liza Anne even close to him for comfort.
Your Mom was drunk and passed out, her new boyfriend beat the Hell out of Ned then he forced himself on him, it took Andy 9 stitches to repair the physical damage but the mental scars will take a long time. Rob sat there and kissed his children and asked; when can we see him Daddy. I said; Rob he is resting, you can see him but I want you to know nothing was broken but he looks bad. The assault took place 2 days ago so he shows the bruises now and has bite marks all over his body but he is now safe.
I told Micah for him and Galen to take Rob and Joe to the house so he could see Ned and I would stay here with the children. Liza was on the phone and talking to someone about what was going on and thanked them then hung up the phone. Liza said; Rob I just spoke to my friend Julia, she's the Magistrate that brought the children here and told her everything, they will arrest the boyfriend and your Mom, she has promised Ned will never have to see her again, he will stay here with you, Joe and the children period.
Rob hugged her neck and said to Micah; let's go Daddy and they left the house. Rob had to stop on the way to the house and be sick, he took a few deep breaths and said; I'm okay, I want to see him.
David and Alec were sitting by Ned's bedside when Rob and Joe arrived; they excused themselves and left the room. Rob started to break when he saw his brother's bruised face; he walked to the bedside and lifted the sheet that covered his little brothers abused body. It was more than Rob could handle and he started to cry. Joe walked beside his husband, held him and said; it will be okay he's safe now and will live with us.
Ned started to wake up and when he saw his big brother he started to cry, I tried to stop him but he hurt me bad, I'm sorry I let him soil me Rob. Rob sat beside Ned and said; you are safe now Neddie, you will live with us now. Ned drifted back to sleep, Rob was enraged; if I find the bastard that did this, I will kill him with my bare hands. Joe grabbed Rob and said; think about our children and let the Magistrate handle this. Please give her a chance to punish them both.
Rob asked if he could spend the night beside Ned so he wouldn't be alone any more. Micah said; son you can do anything you want to do, but first you need to explain to Danis why his Dad won't be at home tonight, we will stay here until you get back. Rob and Joe left for home and he would return soon.
Rob returned but he had Danis with him. Micah asked if it was a good move for Danis to see Ned in the shape he was in. Danis responded; Dad said his brother was here, he was hurt and looked bad. But I want to stay with my Dad and help my Uncle Neddie to get well.
Micah Looked at Rob and said; you have a very tough little kid there. Rob responded he's all Gunderson, Daddy. Rob made a pallet on the floor next to the bed. Danis leaned over and kissed Ned on his cheek and said; get well soon we have to go get ice cream Uncle Neddie.
The next Morning Rob awoke to find Danis in bed next to Ned cuddled up to his arm holding Ned's hand. Ned started to wake up and realized he wasn't alone in bed, he looked at the young boy wrapped around his arm then he saw his brother sitting on his bed side, who is this kid Rob?
That Neddie is your nephew Danis and he has been by your side most of the night. Ned couldn't believe his ears, his nephew Rob's son was next to him. Rob, I'm sorry for being a burden to you but I didn't know what else to do. Neddie you're my brother and never a burden to us.
Ned asked whose house he was at. You Ned are at my parent's home and you are very safe here. When you are better you will stay with me and my family. Mom said; you were gay and that's why you ran away, guess she was wrong. Ned I'm gay but I can still have a family, but I didn't run away she kicked me out. My Daddy and his husband Clayton came and picked me up and brought me here. They helped me make something of myself until I met Joe, fell in love and we were joined now have two great kids together. Danis is there with you, Liza Anne is at home with Joe, they will be here after she wakes up.
Danis opened his eyes and said; hello Uncle Neddie, I'm Danis your nephew. Ned said; hello young man glad to meet you. Danis replied when you feel like it you can come to our house and live with us, I'll share my room with you in-case you have bad dreams again.
Ned thanked the young boy and asked Rob if he could get him a robe and help him so he could use the bathroom. Rob helped Ned put on his robe and walked him to the bath room; he sat Ned on the toilet and gave him some privacy then helped him back to the bed. Alec brought in a cup of coffee for Ned and a glass of chocolate milk for Danis and said; that Poppa will bring in a tray for Ned but Danis better head into the dining room if he wanted any of Poppa's special waffles and sausages. Danis said; I'll be back after I eat then left the room drinking his milk.
That boy is something else, where's his Mom at Rob asked Ned? Who knows we adopted him and he is ours now. Ned remarked; I thought he was yours, I didn't know he was adopted that's so neat he looks just like you. Rob I'm not going back home, when she finds me she will try everything to get me back for the support of my trust fund. Rob said; the Hell she will, we have an ace up our sleeve in the judicial system, that bitch is finished as far as I'm concerned.
I carried in a tray of food for Ned and he was amazed at what I had for him to eat. Rob if you want anything to eat you know your way to the table, I'll sit with Ned for a while. Yes Poppa; thank you for all you have done for him already. Rob hugged me and went to get him something to eat.
Ned looked at me and said; thank you for all you have done for me. Ned, you are Robs brother why wouldn't have helped you and you were hurt. Ned replied; others wouldn't help on the way from Hopkins Area, they saw me and walked away even the cops there. I said; that was them, we here care about our fellow man when he's in trouble. But he soiled me and did the dirty with me, and yet you didn't turn your back on me. Ned; you were raped and the man that did this to you is a horrible person he will be punished for it, you my young man are the victim here you did nothing wrong. David walked in the room and said; Poppa I will stay with Ned while you go eat breakfast while there is still something left, beside he might want to talk someone closer to his age. I kissed my son on his cheek and left the room.
Ned looked at David and said; you have two fathers how weird is that? It's not weird it's normal in my life now. Ned; they have loved me when no one else would; they have been there as my family when there were no others willing to take me in. And I have brothers and sisters to help me when I need it, I have a Daddy and a Poppa that love me very much in live for this I am blessed.