The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-112 CGW©

The Valley of New Hope was taking shape and everyone was getting more and more excited as the massive transport ship neared the planet.

Johnathan was excited when he was contacted by Madison and Benjamin about the babies and that they were okay. He couldn't wait to introduce everyone in a couple of months.

It had been since the party; Eddie had become an almost constant figure at the Rogers home. Stephanie did not have a problem the young man knew her rules and knew that they were there for a reason and if he wanted to keep a certain part of his anatomy as his own, he and her daughter had better follow them.

Timothy on the other hand was struggling, every time he saw a certain individual he overheated. And this day was no different when they run into each other in the Promenade area, he entered his dad's home very flustered.

Timothy come to living room you have a visitor called out Tim.

Standing in the living room was a very nice-looking young man a few years passed transition but still nice looking.

Yes, sir how can I help you today dad?

Timothy this here is Samuel he has come to call on you in hopes of possibly landing an outing for the two of you.

Timothy shook his head and started chuckling; nope not gonna happen hate to bust your bubble Samuel but there is no way you are getting anywhere near this young man's vent, so if that's what you have in mind to Hopefully 69 me you just put it back up, tuck it back in your drawers and go look elsewhere, because I am not interested in anything that anyone has to offer, when I get ready to start looking for a mate or even a lover. I will look myself, no one will come look for me that is not gonna happen.

Dad; I appreciate it but this conversation is over, I'm tired I'm going to my room goodbye.

Samuel; will you give us a minute and go wait on the porch. A very shocked Samuel walked out of the front door and stood on the front porch as he heard an explosion take place inside of the house.

Timothy Zach Spinelli Hawthorn how dare you ever have an outburst in front of a guest in this house like that ever again. First of all, he is not interested in you in that way whatsoever. He was sent here by his parents to get to know you yes, but to learn and take notes from you. He doesn't wish to be taken by the first Genman with a hard-on either. Like you he believes that it's a personal choice, who you end up with not just bend over, here it is knock me up get the hell out, then nine months later push grunt and Pop a kid out.

I didn't have a choice the first time that I carried you and your brother because of circumstances, this time I chose to carry for someone who wishes to have a family I did this is an honor and out of respect. Young man, you were totally out of line and you owe Samuel, I believe he goes by the name Sam or Sammy a huge ass kissing apology, so pucker up Buttercup and get to kissing that ass. Now get out of my sight and out that front door and apologize to him.

A red-faced Timothy put his head down and turned around and made his way to the front door. Timothy walked out onto the porch and motioned for Samuel to sit down, the two young men sat beside each other and Timothy drew a deep breath.

Before he could say anything, Sammy spoke; I don't blame you. You walk in from no telling where in the first thing you see is a quite nice looking taller Genmen standing in your family room with your parents I don't blame you I would've jumped to conclusions to because it's happened to me several times.

Timothy started to chuckle along with Sammy; by the way I go by Sammy. I have been groped I have been grabbed I had several Genmen attempt to stick their hands on the back of my pants to get to my vent, because they want a piece of me. Come with them and they'll teach me how to be a proper lover to a genman. I to you what I want to do with them go with them and rip off their equipment is what I wanted to. From Joe to Hoe in one simple movement, maybe if they were the ones bent over the bed getting rammed from behind with the big stiff cock, they wouldn't be so full of themselves.

No; they be full of something else for nine months it would swell causing them to have a major pain in the vent as it made its way out. And they would be the one for the next three years putting up with a little one's antics.

Sammy, I can tell you right now there is only one appendage that I wouldn't to be swinging from, I'm not sure that it will ever happen but I want him to be my first and to break me not that I wish to have a child by him or anyone in the near future but if he gave me one, I would gladly accept it.

He must be one hell of a Genman to have you all hot and bothered because you know exactly who you are.

Genmen hell no; he is 100% prime human beef and hung like a bull elephant of old earth.

Oh no I don't nothing like that that would hurt, can you imagine just getting it inside of you him fucking, you wouldn't be able to walk for a week at least not being bowlegged.

Sammy he is worth it, I got to see him in action one day out of the observation booth in the breeding center and he is so gentle with his partner. Now he was not a partner of the carrier he was only impregnated by him because he had lost his impregnation from another breeder earlier and was about to go out of his mind.

A human did that, he came to the rescue of a carrier in distress, after the carrier had already lost the seeding that had taken place?

Like I said he is so worth it, I would let him take me to bed, break me and open my vent. If we were to become a regular item that would be okay, but as far as carrying for anyone, I don't know if I will let that happen for a while.

I can see it Timothy, having sex is one thing carrying is totally different, the person that gets me in a family way would have to be special also. And let's face it; Genmen are after one thing sniff, grunt, pump, knock and walk away.

Let's grab something like a malted at the Promenade, I'll tell my parents where were going.

Timothy walked inside and spoke with his dad and Mason. Sammy and I are going to head to the Promenade area we need to talk about a few things over a malted if that's okay?

That's quite fine, you two boys you two young men careful out there that are individuals that just won't take no for an answer and me I'm too far along to be whipping anybody's ass.

Dad don't worry about anything I believe we've got the ass whipping department handled right now besides if they're crushed, he can't use them. Timothy walked out the door.

The boys were at a table in the corner enjoying their malted just making small talk about life in general when a younger genman walked up to Sammy. I see that your back here again you still looking fine, when you gonna let me take you around the corner and open that vent and put a baby up inside of you. It won't hurt too much at the beginning but when I seed you it will be just fine.

Sammy looked over at the offending party. I told you before I'm not interested. Please do me a favor and find someone else to harass, you are not going to be with me not at all.

The genman did a vulgar expression of lust and grabbed his crotch area shaking it at Sammy, it caused Sammy to turn his head and cover his face.

Timothy had had all he was gonna take. Did you hear my friend he said that he wasn't interested to quit bothering him so take you little exhibition and leave us alone this is your one and only warning?

Oh, don't worry about it, baby when I'm through with him, I'll take your vent and stretch it out too, maybe even give you a baby.

The arrogant young man never realized what was about to be sealed; it called his fate, Timothy jumped up and was up on top of him before the blank of an eye. He had the young man's testicles in a death grip, and began to apply pressure that brought the young man to his knees. Listen to me Mutha Fucker you're in my world. My friend Sammy has told you no, he's not interested in anything that you have to offer or in fact anyone has to offer at this time but you couldn't take polite rejection, you had to get nasty. Now when I let go of your little jingle bobbers you need to get the fuck out of here and never bother me nor my friend ever again. Or I will turn you from a bro to a hoe when I rip fucking nuts off.

And then you're the one that's going to be running from all the hard dicks running through your vent knocking you up every chance they get. So, fuck wadd do you have a name?

Through a pained and strained voice, he replied Tobias.

Okay Tobias, I'm Timothy and my friends name is Sammy don't cross our fucking paths ever again without a kind word for this is just a sample of what you will receive.

Timothy released Tobias, who promptly fell over withering in pain. He looked around and spotted his entourage. You three you're his crew, all you misfits run together? Come get your boy take his ass to the infirmary, he's got some bruised egos to deal with.

Timothy didn't mess around in a growling voice; he hollered at the three, get your asses over here now unless you want the same treatment to follow.

The three young genman promptly grabbed up Tobias and got off the Promenade area as quickly as possible.

Timothy took his seat back at the table with Sammy when he noticed his brother along with Monica walking toward them. Damn little bro. thought you needed some help until I saw you in action. I knew you were tough growing up but damn, remind me do not piss my younger brother off for no reason.

Eddie don't make anything of it was nothing we were just tired of being harassed and when you've had enough you had enough it brings the animals side out on a genman or in our case it brings our human animal out.

Monica was very polite; remind me if I need help in this big lug is gone to university in the city to yell your name for help. What you did was a very, very kind gesture I wish more people stood up for the rights. Maybe there wouldn't be so much crime in the city if people looked after each other like you do here on the ranch.

Don't make a big deal out of it but if you need help, I'll be there when thick head is gone.

The four were talking and getting along just fine when Timothy looked to his left, although boy right on time here is grandfather. Damn, dad and Mason are going to ream my ass.

Zack pulled up a chair to where the four and young people were setting. Do you mind if I have a seat next to a celebrity Timothy?

Grandfather, I don't know what you're talking about there's no celebrity here just us four enjoying the malteds.

Then you care to explain to me the video posted on the Z1 blog that already has 3.2 million hits since it was posted. It's titled "Genmen defends honor of friend don't mess with this guy". And it's been reposted as "excuse me are those nuts crushed".

Grandfather, I'm so sorry I did not mean to bring attention to the Z1 like this this was not my intention whatsoever.

Samuel spoke; Mr. Spinelli this is all my fault the guys have been harassing me ever since I transitioned and Timothy's dad thought maybe we could come up with the defense since he's so much stronger than I am. Physically and mentally. Carriers are taught to rollover and take whatever's dished out, it's our lot in life. The three classes of Genmen carriers are the lowest and we don't have the right to reject one that pursues us for breeding purposes.

Young man you haven't been here long, I know you for when you come through reassignment along with your parents. They wished to have a better life for you than they had.

Yes, sir that is correct Sir, but even here it's bad I can't help the way I look I don't have the rugged Genmen looks nor the massive Genmen body.

Samuel there's nothing wrong with the way you look it is wrong the way the others are thinking and it's about to change around here. Ben and I have been talking since we are expanding so much and so rapidly waiting for the newcomers, we have a lot more inhabitants than we've ever had in some of them are not as educated in the abilities of individualism. But things are going to change here don't get me wrong if that means we have to call some of the genman that live here that don't want to adhere to the new rules then it's their loss not ours.

And young man there is nothing wrong with the way that you look, when you find the right mate, he will treat you the way you're supposed to be treated. There's nothing wrong with telling someone NO, and if he doesn't get the word NO! a foot applied to the crotch will get your point across to him and wake him up then you tell him NO once again, I'm not interested in you, next time I'll lodge your nuts in your damn throat.

Samuel was a little embarrassed at the way Mr. Zach emphasized what he should do and how you should react but he thanked him.

Okay now I'm gonna leave all you to your drinks and you for enjoying yourselves this afternoon. Eddie when you and the young lady have a chance your granddad would like to meet her. It seems that you have been avoiding him and you know Ben he does not take to avoidance very kindly.

Yes, grandfather Monica and I will stop by after we get through here visiting and we let her mother know where were going.

As a young gentleman should. Young lady if he gives you any problems or gets a little too fresh, make him eat them. They will be bruised for a while, but his ego will be better.

Eddie's eyes got big; grandfather really?

It starts at home young man; respect starts at home. Zach walked away reveling in the thought that his grandsons could take care of themselves. They got that from the Spinelli side of the family, he was gonna rub that into Ed Hawthorn the next time he ran into him.

Zach headed over to the medical facility to check on the young man that Timothy had the altercation with. He needed to emphasized the young man what was allowed and what was never be allowed at the Z1 if he wished to continue living amongst the others.

Zach stepped at the desk and the attendant pointed to which room the young man was receiving treatment, Zach stopped long enough to tell the three individuals that had brought their friend in not to budge from their seats he would talk to them later.

The boys were terrified they did know who this man was but he must be somebody important because when he walked through the hallways everyone showed him respect.

Zach walked in exam room number three where Rupert was examining the young genman with the severely bruised testicles.

What you think any damage done other than a light analgesic far the temporary pain and ice pack for treatment?

Morning Sir responded Rupert; that's about it but a lot of damage could've been done if the person that had a grip on this young man's groin had decided to clamp down just a little bit harder. Do you have any idea who it was?

I know exactly who it was, young Timothy. Now ask this idiot right here what caused it?

Tobias, May I ask you why the young man went after you with such vengeance and don't lie to me because I can find out what really happened?

My big mouth, and the way I disrespected his friend and him at the food court. The dude was all over me in two seconds, I didn't have time to defend myself. He had a grip on my nuts and he wouldn't let loose.

Young man you're new to this area especially the Z1. We teach respect here and we teach our young to defend each other should they come to the aid of another.

Zach cleared his throat; that's right and my Grandson Timothy is no different from anyone else, he knows the rules he knows exactly what is and what is not allowed.

I know that you were not raised here, and I did a quick examination of your file through video facial recognition. I don't know what they taught you, or really what they did not teach you at the other farms that you were on, but what you did what you said is never allowed here on the Z1 and it is promptly dealt with.

You will be sore for a few days and you will walk funny for a few days because of things are going to swell up but you will know better next time.

Now you are required is your punishment to take some general educational classes in Genmen etiquette and proper treatment of others while leaving here on the Z1 or you are welcome to leave right now you will have a one-way ticket waiting for you at the main gate to anyplace you want to go. But let me say this if you leave there is no coming back to the Z1 or any of her sister ranches nor farms. And I'm a tell you away from here your life would be miserable would end up on some small farm that would already have a prime breeder, you would be strapped down within 24 hours and bred. And that would be your life.

Tobias swallowed hard, no Sir that's not what I wish for my life. I've never had a home and always bounced around. My buddies and I were on the last farm together and we were all bounced because we weren't high-class enough. I wish to stay here and do better.

Good tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock port to Ted Wallace at the new facility you and your three buddies will have construction jobs and after the places constructed you will become a full-time employee of Mr. Wallace's. You will find that he is firm but fair, don't screw this one up because I do not give second nor third chance.

Sir may I ask who is sending me to seek this job?

That's right I forgot to introduce myself I am Zachariah Spinelli the owner of the Z1 along with my partner and mate Benjamin Spinelli. So don't fuck-up your opportunity nor your buddies. I'll inform them of their new positions and jobs when I go talk to them. Rupert; take care of the young man and send him back to wherever he's staying.

Zach walked up to the three waiting for him out in the front lobby. Boys listen up and I'm only gonna say at one time you and your partner, you're on probation here on the Z1 tomorrow morning 8 o'clock new construction at the plant see the new owner Mr. Ted Wallace. After you finish with construction you will then start your employment with him. Do not fuck-up boys, this is the only chance you'll get.

The three young genman were very scared of the big man, they all answered him yes sir not a problem sir. Zach left the clinic.

Tobias walked out of the exam area limping; he had an ice pack help to his groin. He told his buddies that he would be fine but it was going to be bad couple of days.

Dude we were told to report to work in the morning how you gonna do that?

If I have to crawl, I am going to be at that job in the morning, you do know who we were talking to?

They all shook their head no but figured it must've been somebody important.

That was Mr. Zachariah Spinelli the owner of the entire ranch, I fucked up and crossed his grandson. I have to take classes like you will also because we're new arrivals, but he given us a chance, something that no one else is ever done for us.

Before young genman went back to their roommate quarters.

Timothy and Sammy were actually getting along fairly well. Timothy brought up with privilege Sammy brought up with nothing. One knew hunger the other new nothing but excess.

Sammy how would you like to move out of your parents' house and have a little bit of independence?

That's not gonna happen, my dad is all over me every five seconds. Always putting a monitor on me to make sure I don't get out of bounds. I know he loves me and he's just trying to protect me but he smothering me to death.

I know what you're talking about same way with my parents and stepparents I got two cents so it's even worse. I'm going to approach my dad and tell him that I want a two-bedroom cottage on the Z1 close enough so they can check up on me but far enough that I can have some privacy and I would like to request you as a roommate. You think you could stand me as a roommate?

You have already saved my ass one time so having you around is definitely a plus. But I don't think my parents will go for it.

I'm got a trump card that I can play if they cause too much static and that means not just yours but mine also.

When should we spring this on them?

When we left your parents were at my dad's house so knowing Mason and how he likes to entertain I would say that it's a safe bet that's where they're at. Let me call my grandfather, he knows what's going on and when it comes to this him and granddad are very cool.

Timothy took out his communicator and punched up his grandfather's code.

Hello Timothy how can I help you?

Grandfather can me and my friend come talk to you and granddad about an issue?

This the same young man that you were with earlier?

Yes, sir his name is Samuel but he goes by Sammy, we need to run a request by the two of you.

Okay I'll meet you in the rose garden for your granddad is at.

Samuel was awestruck when he walked into the garden. He couldn't believe the beauty that was here.

The 2 young genman walked up to Timothy's grandparents, I come to you to humble myself. I know I have not transitioned that long ago neither has Sammy but we would like to know if we can have a roommate cottage to share.

Ben shook his head; I don't know Timothy you are not very old and you have always lived a protected life. And this young man we know nothing about.

Zach cleared his voice; I have seen the two in action and they work well together. Tim the defendant his honor when he was disrespected today. We know our grandson has a good head on his shoulders when he protects another how else will they learn if they are not somewhere they can depend on each other.

I can just hear Tim and Ed right now and I do not want to listen to their bitching and moaning and groaning Zachariah.

Then fine put your foot down and tell them this is the way it's going to be if they like it or not, the boys will learn responsibility, they will learn how to run a household and get along and prepare themselves for their future.

You really think it's going to be that easy?

Well, you do have Mason and Carter that you can count on as allies. Eddie is going to go to the city with young Howard soon for college. They will begin maybe once or twice a month at best. Timothy needs a friend so that they can count on each other.

I have a question exactly how are you going to handle a guest when they want to stay over?

Sorry; there are no guest that stayover this is not a flophouse that we will be living this will be our cottage our roommate cottage so that we can get prepared for later on in life. We are both going to Z University so other than weekend plans around the cottage we don't have time for a life remarked Timothy.

Sirs; other than occasional meal with my parents I want to have my independence, and Timothy is correct we will be too busy studying to worry about partying.

What do you think Ben? The boys rate a roommate cottage, we can put them in cabin 52E next door to the Rogers. I'm sure that Stephanie and Monica will keep an eye on the boys and it will be nice for them to have someone next-door they know. Not too far away from everyone but especially not too close.

Well Zack since you say it like that, I don't have a problem with it and after I saw the video today on the blog our grandson has no problem taking care of himself or others that he is around.

Ben pushed a remote and Ronan showed up waddling.

Yes or Mr. Ben you rang how may assist you?

Ronan, please go to the key vault and take down two sets of keys for cottage number 52E and bring them back to me.

Yes, sir right away. Ronan left the garden and headed back inside.

How's he doing granddad? No problems with anything.

How do you know Ronan; Timothy?

The night that he was impregnated Eddie and I and dad were in the observation booth it was part of our education.

So, you saw everything that happened that night?

Yes, sir every graphic detail of the original breeder, when he lost the first impregnation due to his body rejecting it and later on when Mr. Ted helped him through his problems.

And how did you find the whole experience?

Granddad; I don't care how much book learning you do or how many lectures you attend something like that will wake you up and make you realize that we are all vulnerable and we are all important no matter who are.

I think that's part of why I reacted today the way idea so defensive I saw the cruelty and disrespect in a whole new light. No one I don't care if it's biologically or not, deserves to be disrespected like that, today with Sammy it was just like watching that breeder viciously attacked Ronan trying to plant his seed as deep as he could. We have to be better than that as a species we're not survive.

And how did you feel when Ted made himself known to Ronan?

He was totally opposite he was carrying he was affectionate; he was everything that the other breeder was not. He never forced anything on Ronan, it was just like nature took its course and it was meant to be.

I'm going to go back and review the film footage and I believe that were going to come up with some new rules for using the Z1 as a conception center for other outlying farms and or ranches. I thank you for your input and don't worry about your parents it's going to be just fine.

Ronan returned with the two keys and handed them to Mr. Ben.

Is there anything else that you will be needing this afternoon Mr. Ben? If not, I have an appointment for a checkup and Dr. Caleb does not like me to be late.

That's just fine Ronan go take care of yourself and those babies, that Franklin know when you leave and that you have the rest of the day off to go home and rest per me.

Thank you very much Mr. Ben but I'm not tired and I'm not doing too much there's a few pieces of silver that I do need to polish out. The other staff members just cannot get it right, and if there's one thing that I've heard Mr. Jarvis was very particular about and that was the silver had to be sparkling. Even though we've never met I will not let his tradition go unkept.

Okay but when I tell you that you need to go home, I expect for you to listen to me from now on. The silver will keep for another day next time.

Yes sir Mr. Ben I fully understand and will follow your orders. Ronan left the room.

Now boys, and I will refer back to you is boys because you will always be boys to me. Take your keys and go check out your new home. I and your grandfather will take care of your parents.

Granddad I believe that you will find both sets at dad's house because that's where we left them earlier and Madison and Benjamin were going to stop by with the babies. They can object too much with those babies around.

Good planning Timothy, more and more like your granddad every day even though your grandfather will say you're like him. I you two boys go home get out here and go to your house.

Timothy and Sammy were walking up the pathway to the house when Eddie hollered out at his brother; excuse me wrong house we're over here.

Timothy could not let this moment pass him up, well I'm glad you're over there visiting the Rogers next door but we're going to our house.

What the fuck did you say?

What I said brother; Sammy and I have the house next door it's a two-bedroom roommate cottage and we will be sharing this house together while we go to college here on the Z1.

Boy you know how to create a shit storm; dad is going to be a little put off but father is going to be pissed-off and put his foot down and tell you to get your ass back home.

He can scream, he can holler, he can throw all the fits he wants but he will have to deal with granddad and grandfather on this one. We have been assigned 52E so if you don't mind, we would like to go inside check out the place and see what all we have to order.

Hold on Timothy we have a few things over here that mom and I are not going to use so if you boys can use them, you're welcome to them. Plus, I think it's wonderful that I know my neighbors.

Monica don't encourage this bad behavior, when father gets wind of this, he'll put a stop to it.

Just like he tried to put a stop to you going to university in the city, that didn't work out for him either did it. I have a feeling he's been outvoted because after all Timothy is an adult just like you. He needs to learn responsibility just like you will learn responsibility by staying in the pool house at the Wallace estate following their rules.

You've got me there; what do you need carried over I'll play pack mule.

Timothy looked up and directly across the street he noticed a couple familiar faces, and there was no doubt one of them suffered from a severe limp.

Just a minute Sammy I'll be right back I need to go talk to someone, Timothy walked down the path out the gate across the road and up to the other gate.

Tobias couldn't do nothing but sit in the chair with an ice pack as he watched the person who had dished out such hard punishment to him earlier walk up to his housing quarters.

Timothy stretched out his hand to Tobias, dude I'm sorry no hard feelings. I shouldn't have been so rough on you but you just hit all the wrong buttons and I need to apologize.

Tobias shook Timothy's hand; I was the one that was out of line and I had to be called down. I know who you are now and it will never happen.

Just wanted to let you in the guys know that Sammy and I are and roommates in cottage number 52E. Anytime we are having a barbecue or cookout or even drinks outside if you want to come over, you're always welcome as long as you act like a proper gentleman. Just because we started out on the wrong foot doesn't mean we have to stay on the wrong foot.

Mitch, Blake and Ron shook Timothy's hand and thanked him. Dude if you can cook, anything is better than what we burn. That brought around of laughter from the new friendship.

Timothy went back across the road and waved to his friends across the street as he entered the house the first time.

Sammy was sitting on the sofa going through a products catalog, Monica was given him all kinds of ideas to fix up the place. Plus, she had Eddie bring over a ton of things that her and her mother did not use.

Eddie walked to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator and deep-freeze. First things first you need to get some challenge this place there's nothing to eat in this place. He started to go through the cabinets and made comments about the basic dishware that was there, nothing fancy but I guess it'll do for starters.

Eddie, we don't need anything fancy were not trying to impress anyone just enough to get started. As far as the food situation we will survive until the stock rooms open up tomorrow.

The doorbell rang and Sammy went to the door to answer it.

Excuse me we are from the main house, Masters Zack and Ben requested that the kitchen be properly stocked. So, if you don't mind, we have things to go into the pantry.

Sammy stepped out of the way and a wave of people came into the house bringing anything and everything that was needed China, crystal pots and pans. And then there was linens along with table cloths and towels, you name it and claimant it was there and they went through out the house putting everything in its place.

As the house staff began to leave one member stopped by and spoke to Timothy. If there is anything that has been forgotten please request it and we will bring it to you, there's no sense going to the store room and that's per your grandfather. In the refrigerator you will find a complete meal already prepared your pantries are stuffed and your freezers are full there is a dessert on the kitchen counter made by the pastry chef, please enjoy with the staff approval and congratulations to your new home. We hope that you are both happy here.

Sammy walked into the kitchen and couldn't believe what he was viewing, the table had a complete meal set up enough to feed 10 people. Guys I think we have a problem there might be a little too much food here.

Timothy and Eddie both stuck their heads into the kitchen and saw the table. Granddad overdid it, but waste not want not I believe that we might have some neighbors that haven't had a decent meal in a while living across the road remarked Timothy. Sammy why don't you walk over and tell the guys across the road that they're invited for supper? No sense in all this going to waste, even with Eddie eating none of this can be wasted. Monica; why don't you let your mom know that she's invited over for a meal also?

Eddie and I will go try to get mom out but she's tired from work.

Just carry her a plate, she can't say no to a plate of free food.

Sammy walked across the street and walked up the sidewalk. Still sitting in the lounge chair was Tobias with his ice pack.

If you feel like coming over, I know it will be difficult but we got a complete meal and plenty to eat in fact we have so much that you and the guys are invited over.

Blake heard meal and invite and he was ready to leave. We don't want any trouble, but if the invite for the meal stands true you have got for perfect gentlemen that will gladly partake. Tobias is the only one that can even boil water and with him out of commission for the night we were just trying to figure out what to eat.

Well, it's up to you; if you will help the disabled person up and over, I believe that we can find you all something, Timothy's grandparents sent us plenty.

And plenty there was; even with all of their hunger, there were still leftovers to be carried home by the guys. A humbled Tobias thanked his benefactors for the bounty of food that they had partook.

Mitch looked at his watch and realize that it was getting later even though the sun had not gone down yet. I hate to be the party pooper but we have an early morning and we have to be ready for work we all have jobs now thanks to someone.

Monica looked at Mitch, where did you guys get hired at?

We were told report to the new construction site building the new plant, then when we finish building it, we will be working for Mr. Wallace.

Great that's where my mom went to work, she said he is very nice but expects things to be done correctly.

Yeah, but is not going be great for me replied Ron; I'll get to work about a week and ½ then I have to need to take 3 to 4 days off, I hope he understands Genmen problems.

Monica looked at Ron; I thought you were a little puffy we all go to that little water retention right before our cycle starts. Female humans and Genmen alike. That brought around of laughter.

I'm sure Mr. Ted will be more than accommodating toward you Ron. He understands Genmen more than you understand him remarked Timothy.

The guys helped Tobias back home and they bid their farewells for the evening. Eddie and Monica went back to Monica's place leaving only Timothy and Sammy to enjoy their home.

Sammy, you think there's something wrong?

Timothy what in the world to be wrong this nice it's peaceful it's quiet.

That's the problem Sammy neither of our sets of parents have called to check on us why we're running late where were at or anything.

You don't think your grandparents might've said something to them because your granddad said he would take care of that.

I guess you're right, they have to accept growing up and were adults now. I have a nagging feeling that I need to call and tell them something.

Timothy do not call anyone you're not a little boy you're not in trouble you don't need their help do need your independence. Besides I'm sure your brother will fill them in on every detail he goes home tonight.

How true it was, Eddie had no sooner than walked through the front door of his dad's home when he was besieged by his dad.

Have you seen your younger brother and what is he up to?

Dad he is fine, his roommate and him are doing fabulous the house is set up, and fully stocked with all supplies and all the food that they need in fact we had a wonderful meal with them Monica and I. Leave him alone and let him grow up. When it's time to go over for a visit he will call for you.

They have neighbors across the street and they're living right next to Monica and her mom, so in case they have a problem, someone next door that knows them.

I just worry about him he hasn't been on his own ever.

And my dear mate if it was left up to you, he would never be allowed to be his own person. When it's time he will invite us over and we will partake a meal with them. You were hoping he would hit it off with Sammy after the exchange that they had at the beginning. Maybe he's a lot more mature than you give him credit for and if Ed Hawthorn interferes, your father is going to whip his butt, friend or no friend.

I guess you're right I just didn't get enough time to spend with him. I realize now I didn't do right by the boys. That's not something I intend to repeat.

I tried to tell you that you were spending too much time away from them, but you would not listen to Mason no, you knew everything. It's not any easier on Sammy's parents especially his dad. The boy couldn't even go to the bathroom without his dad worrying about him not getting back to the room.

I think you and Ted need to sit down and talk about the child that you are carrying for him and what your role will really be in his life.

When you're right Mason you're right, I have to back away and let my boys breathe. I just need to let them know that I'm a phone call away and they can speak to me at any time they need to speak to me. These last few months have made me realize how much I missed.

I think somebody's hormones are little messed up, but that's okay you're getting in contact with your sensual side.

Okay this is getting too weird in here for me remarked Eddie; I think all these Genmen hormones are getting a little too thick, so I'm going to my room take a shower and go to bed early. Soon enough I'll start getting up early in the morning for classes, so I might as well enjoy the downtime that I have.

Tim and Mason told Eddie to sleep tight.

The next morning Sammy was swing on the front porch sipping a cup of coffee he watched the boys come out of their house headed to work. He waved at them and wish them a good day at work for their first time. They all waved back even Tobias who was still limping a little bit gave a thumbs up.

He heard the next-door neighbor come out of her house; good morning Mrs. Rogers have a nice day at work.

Thank you Sammy and I hope you have a nice day relaxing while the rest of us work our butts off.

Between classes and everything if I can fit in a part-time job I will Mrs. Rogers.

Timothy opened the front door and squinted his eyes at the bright morning light.

Good morning roomy; there is coffee in the kitchen and it's still fresh if you need it to get you going.

Timothy stopped dead in his tracks and lazily shook his head yes then turned around and walked back into the house to get coffee.

Timothy drug himself out and flopped down on the swing next to Sammy. I don't know how I did it but I slept so hard last night I am still tired.

Well, it could've been that nice very soft bed or those very comfortable bed sheets that your grandparents sent over. Whatever it was I'm looking for repeat tonight.

Timothy heard the gate squeak as it was opened, he looked up and it was his grandfather Zach.

I hope you have some more coffee I ready for another cup?

Sammy stood up; yes sir Mr. Spinelli let me go get you a cup how would you like it?

Black as coal young man black as coal.

Sammy went into the cottage to retrieve Zach a cup of coffee. Sammy returned with the cup on a tray and served it to Mr. Zach who was sitting on the swing. I hope this is satisfactory sir, it's a little strong so it might be better.

Zach took a sip of the steam in the hot cup of coffee. Perfect son this is one of the best cups of coffee I've had in a while, Ben has them cutting back on the coffee so it's not so strong, he thinks I drink my coffee a little too rich.

So, how did it go you neighbors across the road?

It went great grandfather we had them over for supper last night and they enjoyed the cake was sent in fact Tobias had three pieces.

Sammy cleared his throat, I put one in a go box since he liked the cake so well. After sitting down and talking with him he does have a good heart is just his head that is scrambled from being bounced between seven farms within three years. He just hasn't learned the fine detail of conversation, what he picked up was from different adults and he didn't always choose the best ones.

Yeah, I understand that I took a look at his file last night after everybody left in fact, I looked at all boys. But after Ben gets through with them in class they will change. Don't forget that you two need to go by the college for preregistration.

Timothy looked at his grandfather; yes, sir it is on the agenda today to be done. We have to pick up a couple of little items from the supply room but nothing major and we will stop by the college and get registered.

Timothy, before I forget it your granddad would like to you to show up at class tonight and attend a few sessions it's a pre-conception class that he teaches. You young men need to know everything there is before you mess around and get into trouble by mistake.

Both boys agreed with Zack and they would make sure and stop by the class.

Thank you; for the coffee it was delicious. I need to go do a few errands before I go check-up on the other boys at their job site.

Grandfather, I didn't make the coffee; it was all Sammy. He has to get the beans roasted just perfect before he grinds them and makes the best tasting coffee ever.

Then I stand corrected Sammy that was the best tasting coffee I have had in forever; I know that Ben is a coffee aficionado and would love for you to show him your secrets, if you give those out?

I believe for Timothy's granddad we could work something out.

Zach left and went on his way.

I give granddad 30 minutes before he shows up here so we need to make sure and have a fresh pot of coffee ready to come off the burner when he gets here.

Timothy, you are reading my mind again and that's not good, I have very dark places in my mind. Both of the boys started to laugh and Sammy went into the house.

Exactly 28 ½ minutes later Ben came calling his grandson's abode. I had a little birdie tell me that somebody here made the best coffee intown and that I need to come over and partake of it you think that you might have a coffee for poor old soul?

Yes Mr. Spinelli I do have a fresh pot of coffee that has just come off of the stove and you are very welcome to taste it and enjoy it if you like I have an arrangement of sweeteners and creams if you so choose.

Well, I will need to sample the pure product first, that means a quick splash in a cup so that I can taste the product before I put any enhancers into it my dear boy.

Sammy knew exactly what to do and prepared a tasting for Mr. Ben.

Ben swirled the product in the bottom of the cup, tilted it from one side then the other, slightly smelled it. Then took a quick sip of it. I have died and gone to the heavens all my I have sampled coffees in lots of places and Donnie's does do a good cup nothing compares young man to this cup of coffee please fill it all the way up with a splash of heavy cream with ½ a sugar.

Sammy prepared the cup in front of Mr. Ben just the way he said to; Ben was very impressed with what he saw in the young man's etiquette and how to properly serve a fantastic coffee.

Sammy handed the cup of coffee on a saucer with the spoon to the side to Mr. Ben.

Young man I don't know where you learn to do that at but I have not seen anyone but Jarvis do it that way at the house. Franklin tries but he has not mastered what you can do maybe I need to hire you to show my staff proper etiquette in serving coffee to the guest. Plus, you can show that kitchen staff how to make this coffee. The stuff they make will take the pain off the outside walls; it already works is a good engine degreaser.

Timothy started laughing at his granddad, it can't be that bad granddad really, you're just trying to boost Sammy's self-confidence.

Timothy; you know that I do not give compliments where compliments are not due and I would never ever give someone a false answer.

How do you do this Sammy because we get beans from everywhere but I have never tasted it like this before?

Sir you must have the proper pot you must have the proper temperature from a flame not an electric roasting at all. Plus, there are a few things extra that I do to the beans to prepare them before I ever roast them.

I know that you will start your classes soon at the University but prior to that I want to set up a date and time for you to come to the main house and teach the kitchen staff how to make a proper pot of coffee and when you get through with that, you can show Franklin and Ronan how a guest is to be served properly by his host's staff member.

Yes, sir I understand and I have no problem doing that give me a couple of days to get everything together and I must prepare the beans before bringing them to your home.

Then it is a deal and your first job.

Sir I don't mind coming teaching people is not a big deal.

Young man; do not sell yourself short, you have a natural talent and it is worthy of reward. Maybe you can teach my grandson over there a few things about trying to make something other than black drain cleaner.

That's a loss calls grandfather I can cook I can do other things but coffee I cannot make if my life depended on it that's the reason Sammy's here besides other things but he gets to make the coffee that's his to enjoy my enjoyment is that I get to consume it every day.

Okay Timothy, I'll let you buy with it this time but the front yard is a little shabby and you know how to mow lawn you need to get this place in tip top shape.

Ted pulled up across the road at the boy's house and Blake was in the passenger front seat. Ted walked around and assisted Blake got out of the speeder, his ankle was bandaged and he was limping. Ben noticed it and stood up and started to walk over followed by Timothy and Sammy.

Ted is the boy okay what happened inquired Ben?

He needs work boots and he showed up today without them I did not know that and he twisted an ankle it's a light sprain but still he needs his support boots.

Call me dumb call me stupid but I thought I could work in my low quarter tennis shoes.

Medical said he needs two days off and a proper work boot before he can return. He strong as a bull ox but even those need help sometimes.

What size shoe do you wear young man?

Mr. Spinelli, I wear a size 14 wide. But those things are almost impossible to find on the Genmen and human stores just don't have them plus the old farm I was lucky to get hand-me-down tennis shoes.

If they are in the area Miss Sonja has them at her place, I will call her and describe what you need and shall bring them out later.

I cannot afford those Mr. Spinelli I have not got any royalty checks yet and I just started my job.

Don't worry about it, the Z1 takes care of everyone and those we should have had here on the ranch. I will contact the construction department and find out why they have not been by the new construction site to ensure that all safety procedures are being followed by all Z1 residents. Mr. Wallace is just starting out here on the Z1 with this wonderful construction the labor Hands come from the Z1 ranch itself and all of our people should be outfitted properly before they show up on his job site that's our responsibility not his.

Ben took out his communicator and dialed the supply warehouse for the construction department.

The boys got to see Ben Spinelli in action.

Erin; I do not care who did or did not do what, when we have a shipment that is shorted, we find out why and we correct that problem, here we do not let staff members go to work without proper equipment due to safety factors.

I don't want to hear no excuses, at all get on the horn and get it done do not make me come down there and clear out the staff members that we have starting from the top to the bottom. I will fill those positions with people that are more than qualified in all of you will be pushing brooms.

That's right get on your job and do your job. You're very good employee and you're very good resident but this is sloppy work. Do not make me come down there and correct someone else's mistake.

Ted; I'm sorry that this happened I am very sorry that our staff members here showed up at your job site without the proper safety equipment that is totally on us at the Z1. When you return, please call a staff meeting shut the job down if you have to and take a list of everything that's needed and never buy that needs it and it will be corrected by in the morning. Blake honey I'm sorry that we failed you, it will not happen again.

Granddad is everything all right you look a little upset and that's not normally like you?

We have a resident that was injured because other people failed to the to do their job properly. And that is my responsibility as well as your grandfather's, Tim has been out of sorts and so is your uncle Luther with him being due fairly soon. But that's no excuse for letting slide people can be hurt be injured or even killed if we do not keep on top of things to make sure it's a safe place to work. I need to go contact your grandfather and you should know about this. I'll see you boys later Blake; get better do not stand on that foot get it up in the air and relax.

Don't worry Granddad we will make sure that he's taken care of properly.

Ted, can you drop me off by the construction warehouse office I need to have a talk with a couple of people.

Yes sir Mr. Ben I would be privileged to take you to the warehouse office.

Ted stopped at the office and helped Ben out of the speeder. Ben motioned for him to follow which he did.

Ben opened the door and walked in and there setting on his royal ass was Zachariah Spinelli laughing and having a cut up time with his son-in-law Robbie while they were enjoying coffee and doughnuts.

Hey darling how's it going what's up inquired Zack?

Don't you hate darling me Zachariah Spinelli, and while we're on that subject I'll tell you what's up in fact I'll tell you both what's up. Or in this case what's not up to par.

Zach knew that there was trouble about to blow and his name was Benjamin Spinelli the first.

Did you know that the last three shipments into the supply warehouse for our safety equipment has either been short or not at all? We have workers without safety equipment out the proper boots are safety equipment in general to do their jobs. And today it could've cost a young man his life likely he was not on the high steel when he slipped on a piece of wet metal twisted his ankle and fell almost 20 feet. Luckily it wasn't over any shards of anything piles of metal construction equipment or anything else. It's only a little bit of bruising and a severely sprained ankle that will take at least 2 to 3 days in the air to heal. But believe me it will not happen again I've given him to the end of day for our safety equipment shortage to be corrected by the end of the day at the supply warehouse.

Well they can do only what they can do they can't make miracles happen.

Zachariah Spinelli excuses are like assholes everybody's got one and they all stink, I told them I want my shipments found and they have to be here by in the morning for everyone to be properly outfitted or I will shut down every construction job on this damn ranch.

And when I get through with that, I will replace everybody at warehouse. And Erin knows that his job is in jeopardy right now. Robbie your head of construction for the Z1 do your job you might be my son-in-law but you are also a vital and important member of this ranch.

Yes sir Mr. Ben I will correct this right now. It will be completed before the morning if I have to drive to the city and pick up the items myself personally.

Ben rattled the building when he left out and slammed the door shut.

Ted, can you take me to the house I need a good stiff drink before I take somebody's head off.

Yes, sir but I didn't think Genmen could drink alcohol?

A good cappuccino will relax me, that's if the house staff can even make one them damn things.

Ted drove Ben back to the main house and dropped them off. He stopped by the office to check on Tim.

Tim was pleasantly surprised to see him but it was a very welcome visit. So, what brings you here today I thought you would be at the construction site?

I was but one of the guys got injured and I had to bring them home after carried him to the clinic for an exam. But I want you to do me a big favor Remind me never to piss your dad off, he is hell on wheels when he's mad.

Oh boy so that's what it's about I have been getting phone calls after phone calls everyone complaining everybody bitching and raising hell and crying wanting to know why is he so upset, after all it was just an ankle.

An ankle on a young man that fell 20 feet Luckily, he fell into an area where there was some soft dirt but had he fallen on concrete or even on some of the metal that was no look more than 5 feet away it could have been dangerous or even deadly.

Tim picked up the phone and dialed supply warehouse. Erin, do your damn job or somebody else will and that goes for everybody in the office at the supply warehouse, do not make me come down there. You won't have to worry about pushing a broom because you will be pushing a mower. Tim hung up the phone as the party on the line was attempting to say something.

Ted looked at him and smiled; that apple does not fall far from the tree.

What can I say, I had two of the best teachers there ever were.

Ted left the office and got into the speeder so he could go back to the jobsite and left the main house.

Tim was not surprised when his dad come through the office door without as much is even a knock.

Morning dad, just let you know the problem is already being addressed. Sonja is on the way out here herself with three different styles of boots for the young man to wear. As far as our shipments and why we have not been getting them and it's not been brought to anyone's attention that will be addressed also. No one knows about it but I'm showing up in a few minutes at the warehouse and anyone sitting around not doing anything will be reassigned no excuse.

I pulled the electronic invoices and it seems that we have been zeroed out on a lot of our supplies, and these are normal stocking items that we have not been getting in the warehouse, it has just been letting it go on like its business as usual. But it's not in it is now stopped.

Son I'm not going tell you how to do your job but I will offer you this much advice, if they are not willing to deal play ball with another company. Find some younger smaller upstarts that are hungry and let them feed on the fat Racknars wallets. Contact the Hawthorne let them know what's going on and tell them to check their invoices and their warehouses. We are not going to have a problem they will have the problems when they no longer have us as a customer.

Luther; you feel like doing some work, I know you get tired quick because your time is near but how hungry are you?

I could eat a whole pack of wild rackknars right now without salt or pepper much less catch up and when I get home somebody has got to eat crow.

Okay boys I leave you to do this since you are very capable.

Tim called four companies that supplied items for the Z1 ranch and every one of them had an excuse of why items were not available or they had been shorted on their orders and nothing had been backordered so that they were automatically filled.

Taking a page out of his dad's playbook he called a couple of the younger companies, they had items in stock. And they had no problem supplying them to the Z1 at all. In fact, they could be out there to the Z1 within three hours with cargo containers full of any item that was requested and if they did not have it, they had contacts to other companies that would gladly do business with the Z1 Corporation and Hawthorn Corporation.

Okay IT what I'll do I'll give you a chance to earn our business I will electronically send you a complete itemized list of the items that we need from your company any items that you do not have feel free to outsource them from other independent startups that are hungry for the dollar you have our prices that were willing to pay if you want the business.

Tim got a call back from the manager at the Hawthorne supply house, like the Z1 they discovered that not only had they been zeroed back orders had not been filled. The supply manager said that Carter Hawthorne he found out hit the roof. It had been gradually done over time that they were slowly being shorted things but the bills were being paid even back orders were prepaid but yet supplies had never come through. Somebody was on the take and Carter was going to have someone's head.

Terry; I understand, I don't know why, Erin in the warehouse did not understand stand this and catch it either he's too good of an employee not to understand this. Wait a minute let me get Ty in IT to check our systems for virus and see how many times our systems have been accessed by outside servers at the warehouses of these companies were dealing with and I'll contact you back.

Thank you Tim I'll have our IT guys check it also on our end. Something's not right here.

Ty severed the link between all suppliers and the Z1 so that he could do an in-depth analysis of the system and if there was a virus or worm it would pop up looking for the servers. Within minutes several different accounts attempted to reestablish contact with the main servers. He pinpointed and isolated all of the accounts. And then he did an in-depth analysis each replenishment program.

Luther had never seen his son so upset and so mad when he discovered that his system was rigged.

Uncle Tim, I let you down I scanned and I installed all of the programs from all of our suppliers myself I should have been doing audits on the programs because there are 17 different suppliers that have subroutines and viruses along with worms infecting our system.

Okay Ty; that's great you found the 17 problem areas. I don't care if we have contracts are no contracts find 17 new suppliers, I'll hand you info on the ones that I have already established. Notify every department that is affected by these suppliers. They are never to be used again and we are setting up new accounts with new suppliers and we will have them rolling out within 24 hours. Take this information and forwarded on to Terry at Hawthorn, this should help him out also.

Yes, sir I will get this done right now Granddad is going to be so disappointed in me so will grandfather.

Don't be so hard on yourself we all missed it here also, your dad and I. But that's a mistake that we are not going to allow again. Create subroutines and create double no-fault backups. Install new encryptions and firewalls, we will beat this.

Now all I have to do is call dad and let them know what we found out.

Tim, I think I would go talk to him in the study if I were you. This is one that needs your personal touch.

Luther I could not agree with you more, plus I think Ted needs is to be alerted also to the vendors that are no longer allowed to do business with the Z1 or any of its affiliates.

You'd better get to it then big boy.

Ben was relived that the future of the Z-1 was in very capable hands. It did not take the boys long to figure out what went on where it went on and who was responsible but what was the connection?

Tim pulled up at the construction site and parked his speeder in front of Ted's office. He went inside to give Ted a rundown on what they had discovered and a list of the names of the companies that were involved in the shortages.

Ted looked over the list of names and where the companies were located and he wasn't happy. Tim these companies are under the control of my father and my uncle. I fear that the Z1 and Hawthorne ranches are paying for me and what I brought upon them. I need to alert my grandfather of what is going on in some of his smaller companies that are still under the control of the boys.

Whatever you need to do Ted that's up to you I was just going to give you the information so that you could deal with whatever you need to deal with concerning these companies but I had no idea that they were part of your family's organization.

I'll put the phone call on speaker so that you will hear everything, I need to scan this in and send this to my grandfather's private server that way he and only he will have access. But first let me call him.

Ted called his grandfather's private communicator.

Hello my boy how you doing? And why are you calling me on my communicator you know this is reserved for extreme measures only.

I know grandfather and I do believe that this is extreme, I'm gonna send you a file with a list of company's names that do business here with the Z1 and Hawthorne. There's been a problem where data was corrupted and there's a virus and data mining worm attached a lot of the company files so that misinformation was distributed as current but in fact inventory was missing and back orders were never shipped and received. Unfortunately, invoices were paid in full without the merchandise.

Send it to me now, I'm not going be pleased with what I read Teddy? No sir I do not feel that you will be pleased at all, but this you need to know it concerns your name, your reputation and your businesses.

I'm looking at the list now and I am appalled what I see. Your father and your uncle have done irreparable damage to my companies and to the Wallace name. I cannot lay all those people off work form those companies because that would devastate them. I will give a full refund to the Z1 and the Hawthorne ranches auto cut lose all contracts.

I will talk to your grandmother, and will go to the board your father and uncle will be removed not only from the Board of Directors but any and all aspects of Wallace industries. They will be given severance pay and a stipend will be set up for their continued basic needs along with housing away from myself and your grandmother.

We had spoken to them both about what they tried to pull and warned them of the consequences if they tried to retaliate. But they screwed up royally this time, your grandmother and I built this company is not theirs is not anyone else's but ours yes, they have a few shares as stockholders but they needed to read the clause of their contract they own nothing now. Give us 24 hours and we will take the appropriate steps to rectify the situation. These contracts are large but they're not the largest that we have we will forfeit all business ties with the ranches so that they can do business with some of the smaller upstarts and they can get their quotas that they need.

I will call Ed and Carter Hawthorne along with Zack and Ben Spinelli offer my apologies and hopefully they will be forgiving if we can do something in the future I understand if cannot I also understand. My biggest apology to is to you, my grandson. You have been wronged once again but it won't happen ever again.

Grandfather do what you deem necessary the Z1 has already taken steps on this in Even before I figured out where the companies were and what they were part of. I have to get back to work now and I will talk to you and Nana later.

Goodbye Teddy till we speak again and I hope to come out and visit you and that wonderful young man again, it's not every day that you get a grandchild.

You will be having three grandchildren soon Poppy. Ronan is doing great and so is Tim. I hope you and Nana are ready to be invaded because there are two young men here that are just biting at the bit to start college soon.

It will be nice to have laughter in the house once again, when you left got to quiet the places never been the same since Joey left. With both of you there was no life, but that will change.

Yes, Poppy it will, you do know that you will be hosting several visitors that will like to check up on the boys.

I hope so and I hope that Joey feels safe enough to come back for a visit with the boys to see their brother.

Just maybe Poppy you never know.

Ted hung up his communicator and looked at Tim. Well, what is done is done we just need to get everything corrected.

Yes, it is Ted but we can get a few things straightened up before the end of day. After work and if you have some downtime stop by the house Mason wanted to cook a little meal and I do not want to disappoint him by telling him that you would not come over for a meal.

I home-cooked meal count me in plus I need to stop by and see Billy and Dayzon. Last time I saw him the dude was huge, it's Billy's first one and he's nervous for Dayzon.

Becoming a parent will make you nervous, but is just part of life. Plus, we need to go over a few things concerning the baby.

Is everything okay with the baby and you?

Ted, everything's fine with us we just need to talk some more about the future.

Tim left the site office and went back to the Z1 main office.

Ben was waiting on him when he got there and had a million questions, Tim did his best to appease his dad and answered everything that was brought up.

Ted took an assessment of the worksite and what was lacking within the safety around and he decided to call the day early.

I have a list of everyone's items that they are lacking to perform their jobs properly, the supply warehouse has assured me that all items will be here by the morning. Let's everybody come in one hour late so that we can be assured that all the items are here and waiting. I don't want one single employee starting his job without everything to properly and safely do it. And don't worry full pay you are not going to lose one single bit of your income because you were not prepared due to our shortages and our misgivings is your employer. You have my personal assurance that it will never happen again.

Zach walked up as Ted was giving his speech, he walked up to the podium and stood beside Ted.

When Ted was finished Zach stepped up to the microphone, the Z1 has failed to keep you safe it is unforgivable that it slipped through the cracks due to human and computer error. It will not happen again. If you have a problem, you cannot get an item and you cannot get the supply warehouse to acknowledge and at least give you some kind of reasonable explanation, come directly to myself or Mr. Ben and we will have it taken care of.

Everyone started to pack up for the day closing the worksite boxes and securing supplies of materials. Tobias looked at the other two guys; I guess we need to go check on Blake. He's going be sore for a few days so we need to step up and help out at the house.

The roommates went home to go check on the injured one. Imagine their surprise when they opened the gate and look at the front porch propped up on some pillows covered by a thin blanket with his foot in the air sipping an iced Coolwater was Blake.

Ron started to laugh; well, I see you found a way to milk this too didn't you.

Just following doctor's orders and that of my physical therapist, and you should see him so cute and very attentive. No wonder Tobias has a crush on him.

Tobias turned red in the face; I don't know what you're talking about I don't have a crush on anyone. About that time Sammy came walking up the walkway carrying a platter full of food for Blake.

What are you guys doing home I thought you had to work today, if I had known I would've made more food.

Blake snickered; don't worry they can always go to the food court and get them a burger or something they don't need all this good food that you cook because I haven't worked hard enough. Then he busted out laughing, call guys there's enough for all of us if we don't act like rabid rackknars.

The guys were cutting up and laughing when Ted walked up the walkway; is this a private party or can anyone join in?

Sammy turned around and saw the boss man and replied; there's plenty for everyone but I might need a little assistance getting it back over here I can always ask my roommate but since there's so many people here, Tobias would you mind helping me out?

Blake piped up; don't worry Sammy he would be more than glad to help you do anything you need to do isn't that right Tobias?

Tobias blushed once again and mumbled that he would help.

They went to the cottage to retrieve some more food and tell Timothy that he needed to go next door and help out. Timothy had a watchful eye over Tobias before he went ahead.

Sammy was packing to picnic baskets to carry back across the road for everyone when he decided I might as well get this over with right now.

Sammy grabbed Tobias by the shirt collar shoved him up against the wall and put a lip lock on the young man that took his breath away.

What did you do that for and if Timothy saw us, I'm in trouble?

I am just staking my claim and remember this these belong to me, as he grabbed his crotch and gently squeezed his still sore testicles. Just to make myself perfectly clear Tobias, you work and you study but as far as any extracurricular activities there will be nothing if you ever hope to use these things. You will follow Mr. Ben's instructions during the program and learn everything that you can from him but outside of your duties there's nothing for you until I say so.

Tobias was a little scared of Sammy, he had no idea that sweet little Sammy was so aggressive and very possessive. I understand I work at construction I follow the rules of the program at the conception center as directed by Mr. Ben but other than that I will not look at another Genmen nor will I to touch another Genmen if I ever have hopes of getting together with you.

Sammy smiled and patted Tobias on his ample buttocks, now you see there that wasn't so hard to understand but I will be watching you.

Tobias limped a little bit as he crossed the roadway between the two cottages carrying the basket. Blake looked at him a little different, you okay roomie?

Tobias shook his head and said yes, he was still a little bit sore. In carrying the heavy basket didn't help when he bumped into it.

Blake chuckled; I'll take the sore ankle over the sore cojones any day of the week.

Tobias chuckled as he tried to put on a brave face.

It didn't take Sammy long to spread out the entire meal for everyone to partake, Ted was very impressed especially with the coffee.

Over the next couple of weeks things around the Z1 settled into a nice steady pace, construction on the new manufacturing plant was going great all of the supply issues had been resolved. The guys were getting along well they had several cookouts in which most of the neighbors attended. Summer would be basically over soon and the kids would be going back to school, whatever kind of school they were in colleges, high school, elementary but there was one thing the entire area was looking forward to the annual Street fair in the Township. This year was going to be a little bit different a small carnival would also take place at the street fair.

Usually, carnies were shied away from because they did not have the most reputable class of individuals working and there were some problems always.

All Tobias could talk about was cotton candy, he had had it once as a youngster and couldn't wait to taste it again. Sammy wasn't feeling good the night of the street fair and decided to stay home, Timothy elected to stay back with him saying that next year there was always a chance that it would return but his roommate was sick.

Tobias offered to sit with Sammy if Timothy wanted to go.

No, you have been so looking forward to this considered my gift to you and enjoy the cotton candy but if you get a chance to bring some home, I think someone else might like also.

Tobias smiled and thanked Timothy for the opportunity to attend the fair with the guys.

Sammy was sitting on the couch watching out the window as the guys waved goodbye and went to catch the transit bus for town.

It was a long afternoon and evening for everyone, right before the fireworks Tobias told the guys that he needed to pick up three bags of cotton candy before they shut the booth down so that he could take them home to everyone.

Ron looked at his friend, straight there straight back the fireworks going to start and then with this play starts breaking up is going be a madhouse so be back here with the group.

Yes, mother hen you worry way too much about everybody else, I'll be right across the Midway so you can see me 10-15 minutes tops I'll be back.

As the fireworks began Ron looked back toward the cotton candy booth and saw that Tobias was standing in line to get cotton candy so he turned around to watch the fireworks knowing that his friend was right behind him not 50 feet away.

The fireworks ended and the boys looked around and no Tobias, they walked over to the now closed cotton candy booth and Tobias was nowhere to be found. Blake took out his communicator and dialed Tobias his number and it went directly to the message service.

Mitch spoke up; you know he never turns that thing on half the time the other times it's always dead because it needs to be charged or he leaves it at home but that's Tobias. We will catch him at home surely, he'll be on the bus.

They guys returned to the Z-1 as they approached their it was dark. They were relieved when they saw that Timothy and Sammy's place was lit up. Mitch made the comment I am going to break his neck, how dare Tobias pull this crap on us.

The boys went up to the cottage and knocked on the door, Sammy opened the door and looked at the boys. Well hello did you all enjoy your outing?

Blake was the first one to respond; okay where is he where you have them hid it because he's dead meat I'm going to break Tobias his neck the next time he gives us the slip and shows backup without us.

Blake he's not here we haven't seen any of you yet what you mean he give you the slip?

Sammy, he went to go get cotton candy right as the fireworks started, we were separated we turned around and he was not at the cotton candy wagon anymore and it was shut down by the time fireworks ended. We figured he jumped on a bus and came ahead of us because he was going to bring you back cotton candy is a surprise.

We haven't seen Tobias at all you're the first ones back.

Timothy walked the door and stood beside Sammy, maybe he got on board another transit and he'll be here in a few minutes which is getting a little bit of time you know he does get lost sometimes.

Timothy we were the last bus out headed this way we waited on him in case he was lagging behind the guys made of quick run through of the Carney Midway but everybody was packing up and ever body that Ron and Mitch talk to hadn't seen him.

I need to call my dad something here's not right. Timothy called his dad and asked him if he would come over, they had a problem, Tobias had not shown back up since the fair and his roommates were worried.

In just a few minutes Zach began and him were walking up the sidewalk as all the boys stood out in front of the house.

Timothy looked at his dad; he's just like there's no sense calling out the Calvary.

It's not quite that simple Timothy; Tobias makes for young men that have not came back from the street fair and one of the Township's young men is also missing.

Where was the last place that Tobias was seen?

Blake spoke; he went to go get cotton candy and was standing in line when the fireworks started and he waved at us through the crowd before we turn back around to watch the fireworks by the time the fireworks ended, he had never shown-up and the stand was closed down. We looked around the Midway area as they were packing up and nobody seemed to remember seeing him.

Zach picked up his communicator and dialed Tony Corday's number at the GBI.

Coming soon the Z-1 ranch P--113

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