The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-115 CGW©

Tobias still wasn't comfortable with his situation but there wasn't anything he could do about it. In a about seven months, he would find himself perched upon the delivery chair trying to push out three babies. And on top of all this Mr. Ben assigns him a breeding to do if the other party still wishes to use him as his breeder, he had resigned himself to the fact of that happening slim to none.

The rendezvous between Ted and Timothy continued but there still hadn't been the big night yet. Sammy was working feverishly trying to perfect recipes for the Java joint and trying them all out on anyone that would try them, his favorite victim was Tobias as long as they weren't too sweet because he had to watch his blood sugar with those babies.

Time passed quickly before they realized the date had approached for the carrier to arrive that they would sponsor.

Balon arrived from his farm, he was so nervous finally getting to meet the breeder who would soon impregnate him. There would be a meet and greet very informal and then the two could sit down and discuss what was expected. This was so different from his first carry on the farm, all he remembered was it hurt afterwards and he was very sore for days from the breeding. The father never showed his ass back up of course Blue never came to the aid of any of his offspring he was one of the top breeders for the farm.

Ron had been freshly impregnated the weekend before, it took him a couple of days to come to grips that he was carrying now and could not do everything that he did before. Ted all over him to stay off of the high bars as was Craig Reed the father.

Craig tried to give Ron his space but he still felt very protective over the child that Ron carried. He brought extra nourishment that was geared to Genmen in that early stages of pregnancy things they might crave. Ron had no problem with the meals, he ate everything.

Ron was sitting with his hand on his stomach when Blake sat down beside him. Hey Roomie I'm proud of you, you decided what you were going to do and you did it. If you need any help just let me know I know Craig is being very nice to you and bringing you extra things here. Why don't we invite him over and let him meet the other guys away from work.

Excuse me Blake; there is no matchmaking we are not going to cohabitate. He is not going to spend the night in my room at the bungalow. This is a contract and I will produce him an Heir, and six months from now I will carry once again and I will keep that child. Contracts over end of story.

Ron keep telling yourself that, you and Craig are connected forever because of the child that you carry in your future child that you plan on carrying. Humans are not like purebloods or even hybrids they care and they stick around for the most part. And after he laid it to you boy, I don't think anybody else could keep up. You know exactly what I mean by that.

Ben met Balon at the transit stop in front of the Z1. He found the young man very nice though he was dressed a little drab.

Do you need to change your traveling clothes into some nicer attire before you meet your intended breeder?

These are the best things I've got Sir. We are a poor farm and this is considered very nice am I not presentable?

I don't mean to embarrass you or put you down but there little drab, we need to go to the store room and get you a couple of new suits of clothes while you're here.

I'm sorry Sir I don't have any money to purchase them, I was allowed 10 credits for food here in 10 credits for food back to the farm and that's it.

Excuse me you were allowed? What the hell do you mean that you were allowed only 10 credits for food each way. Going back, you'll be pregnant and the first two months you will triple your intake of nourishment.

That's all the farm manager allowed Sir.

You are at the Z1 now Balon and I don't want to hear another complaint out of you, we are going to the storerooms and were getting you some new outfits. And then were going into town to have a little bit of the shaggy hair cut off.

No Sir I'm not allowed to cut my hair; all carriers must wear their hair long it denotes us from breeders.

To hell you say, what kind ignorant fool would make that kind of assumption that Genmen carriers must wear their hair long like a female. My mate and I own this place, Zachariah Spinelli does not dictate a damn thing to me. I will dress the way I dress and I wear my hair the way I wear my hair because that's the way I like it not anyone else. You're on the Z1 and you have a voice and a choice you can go back and they don't like it tough shit.

Ben picked up his communicator and punched up Madison's extension.

Hello Mr. Ben how may I help you today Sir answered Madison?

Two of us are going to miss Sonja's please, and make it snappy young man we have an arrangement to go to later.

Yes, sir give me three minutes and I'm on my way I've just gotta finish feeding one of the twins.

Okay Madison, I'll see you when you get here.

That was the driver and he'll be here in about five minutes max and he'll take us into Township so that we can do something about this look that you got going on. I don't know who your farm manager is but let me get one word in edge wise and he won't be.

So, are you eager to meet the young man who will perform the services that you have requested?

Yes, very much so I couldn't believe that they allowed me to leave the farm and seek impregnation elsewhere. Normally you have to maintain one breeder your entire cycles. I was stuck with Blue last time and it was not nice, he's awful. Thinks he's all of that and more.

Well, how did he treat you your first time at conception?

I don't understand what you mean treat? The job was done and then I was carried home to wait for results.

Was he gentle with you when he was your first, was he polite during the process?

I don't know how they do it here but, on our farm, we are given bitter water and we wait till we get tired then they put us on the platform, when we awaken it is done. If it's your first you were very sore and sometimes bleeding afterwards but that stops couple of days. Then you just wait for your first birthing pain then you go to the delivery area and you wait for the baby to come out however long it takes. Birthing Rodrick was 47 hours long and he hurt me coming out so the doctor said I couldn't birth again for a year. This is my chance to have something different with this breeder.

What is bitter water I don't think I've heard of that before?

There's something they put in the water it makes it real bitter almost sour, we swallow it and it takes different times for different ones to take effect, then you go to sleep and wake up bred.

Madison pulled up; sorry Mr. Ben I had a little one that was a little difficult he wanted extra rations.

Not a problem let's go to Township and we need to go to miss Sonja's, I've got one with me that needs a little nip tuck cleanup and some different attire. I think the Z1 needs to show what we can do for our visitors.

Everyone crawled into the speeder and Madison drove off from the Z1 headed to the Township.

They arrived, Ben and Balon got out of the speeder and walked towards Sonja's place. Madison headed straight to Constantine's for a malted and fries something he had been craving for a while.

Knock, knock is anybody home called out Ben?

Oh, my gracious look who's here, Mr. Ben it's always a pleasure to see you, come into my shop how can I help you today?

Well, we have a first-time visitor to the Z1 and he's here for a special appointment, but what he is wearing needs to be spruced up a little bit. And see what you can do with all that hair, he claims is required on the farm that he is from by all carriers wear their hair long. But I believe that you can do so much with it. Sonja meet Balon.

Would you look and you, I don't know whether to send you straight to the showers or my shampoo vat. That is one hell of a head of hair you got going. But don't worry I'll just take off the dead ends and give you little shape maybe even a little bit of a hot comb out the kinks.

We're not allowed to cut it off I would be in trouble if I returned with my hair cut.

Don't worry about that baby here at miss Sonja's place I will just take the split dead ends I frame your faceup it's so stringy give you little shape or you can keep it out of your eyes and give you little bit of a hot comb that way that natural curl will not be frizzy and it will be laying down in waves. Whoever you're meeting at the Z1 is going to be blown away when they see you come through that door.

I think his name is Tobias at least that's what I remember from his carding. It is a very big privilege that I was allowed to seek off breeding from the farm.

Sonja looked at Ben, our Tobias the little you know? Tobias.

They will meet after we get through with this, so we need to put our best foot forward. There's a first time for everything Sonja. And when they meet, they'll be a first time.

I understand Mr. Ben, the girls and I will do our best shampoo that Wild mane, give me an hour. I imagine that you want a malted when we are through and I have him all dressed out and ready will walk over to Constantine's to join you.

I leave him in your capable hands. I have a malted and fries with my name on them so I'll see you later.

Ben walked two doors down to Constantine's to meet up with Madison who was already on his second order of fries.

Like clockwork the door opened and in walked Sonja one hour later. I would like to introduce a friend of mine to you meet Balon.

Ben could not believe that this was the same young man that he had sent into Sonja's place. His hair was nice and shiny with a very wavy effect. The curls were impeccable, Sonja and her girls picked out the best outfit that there ever could be. A couple of the men dining it Constantine's drop their silverware, a couple more men even choked during mid drink.

Balon couldn't understand what all of the excitement was about, he was just himself nothing but plain ugly Balon.

Madison stood up and helped the young man with his chair.

Thank you, kind sir, I do nothing to deserve this kind of treatment.

Here on the Z1 when we find someone as gorgeous as you, we go out of our way to pay our respects. Plus, if I didn't Ben would not be so nice after I drop you off to me because we are never rude to a visitor. So, who's your breeder if you don't mind me asking, you know his name?

The young man's name is Tobias, I checked his stats and his attributes were appealing. Luckily the farm manager approved that way we can get a new bloodline on the farm. He is considering sending one lucky carrier a month to be impregnated on the Z1 because we have been so reduced.

Ben looked at Balon; what do you mean that you have been reduced?

There's four Breeders for 100 carriers on the farm and sometimes the bloodlines cross and of course you know when a crossed bloodline pregnancy is done it results in a discharge of that breeding.

How long has this been going on?

It's been a while sir, if everything goes right this will bring another bloodline in to the farm. Then I will be allowed to return every time after I deliver to be re-bred.

We're going to talk about this more after we meet and greet, I want to learn a few more things about this bitter water. I've heard a lot of things but being made to drink bitter water before a breeding that I've not.

Mr. Ben, I have heard of this among the less educated the compound other words known as Genconmide when put in ordinary water turns bitter. The victim will get a little dizzy then pass out leaving them vulnerable.

Is this what happened to you the first time that you were bred?

Sounds similar to what everyone reports.

We'll talk about this later, first go ahead and indulge yourself with a malted and some fries.

But sir I don't have the funding to afford this extravagant food, I was only sent with enough for travel.

Constantine set a chocolate malted in front of Balon. You are guest of the Spinelli's and it's on the house, enjoy this and I will have your fries out in a few minutes. By the way my name is Constantine and I on this place along with my husband who owns the construction company.

How can that be, Genmen are not allowed to own anything other than a few articles of clothing.

Is he for real Ben, who is keeping this beautiful thing in the dark ages. Don't let me find out where he's from because I'll go up there and whip all of their asses.

Don't worry about that Constantine, I've got this one. We're just here to enjoy your delicious food and then he'll meet his breeder partner later. If they agree on the terms then when it's time they will get together.

Mr. Ben, I need to get back to my shop to take care of more customers, but let me know how it's going and if you need anything else you know where I'm at.

The meal was consumed and Balon very pleased with everything and thanked Ben profusely. The three were finished and went to stand up, when gentlemen setting to the side helped slide the chair backwards for Balon and tilted his head in gratitude. Another man opened the door for them as the three walked out Ben thanked everyone for putting their best foot forward to a first-time visitor.

Balon couldn't help but notice the packages in the back of the speeder. He figured it was something for someone else, maybe this Mr. Ben had extra things that he needed.

Madison pulled into the Z1 and drove back to the cottages to where Timothy and Sammy resided. Pulled up and parked the speeder walked around and helped Mr. Ben get out of the vehicle and then did the same thing for Balon. He then walked around toward the back and lifted the suitcase that belonged to Balon and told Mr. Ben that he would return for the other things.

Thank you very much Madison now let's go visit the boys, we will make the first introductions so you can start getting settled in prior to meeting the young man that will serve as your breeder.

What do you mean by meet him are we going to do it here now?

No not at all but we want you to be comfortable there's been a couple of developments in Tobias his life since he went into the program and if you reject him, we understand then we will help you choose another breeder that is fully capable of doing anything that you wish.

Balon was a little nervous this place was so luxurious. What they had was not more than a pile of boards and some metal nailed together. He could see that this was so much more than his farm would ever be. It was something stranger though, there were a lot of people walking around that were not carriers. There couldn't be that many breeders here, he was totally dumbfounded.

Ben walked up and knocked on the door, Timothy answered.

Come on in granddad we are expecting you. Is this our guest for the next few days?

Yes, Balon this is my Grandson Timothy and over here is his roommate Sammy they share the cottage as roommates, you will take their spare guest room. If you need coffee you have come to the best place there is here on the ranch.

We are not allowed to partake the dark liquid; the farm manager says it interferes with our reproductive cycles.

Ben laughed out; now that's one I have never heard of before and I've heard them all. Now if you relax and make yourself comfortable, I will let someone else know that you're here.

Excuse me Mr. Ben where exactly is the breeding chamber at on this ranch?

Timothy cocked his head sideways, breeding chamber what in the hell are you talking about?

On our farm we have a special room called the breeding chamber it has platform that we are strapped down to after we partake the bitter water. When we pass out than the breeder comes in and takes care of his business.

It was Sammy's turn to speak this time; oh, hell no we are not slaves and we are not on no damn slave ship, there is no such thing as a breeding platform. What kind of place do you come from that treats people like that?

We're only carriers, we have no say so we have no voice, we can request but is never granted we have to obey the farm manager and the breeders.

Boys, Balon comes from a different area and this is our first contact with his farm. You know that things are done differently at different locations and the Z1 is always been progressive. He has a one-year-old that is still at that farm waiting on his dad's return provided he his impregnated here on the Z1. Don't scare our guest with too many questions later on Tobias will be over to meet and greet himself.

About that Mr. Ben; how shall I be, undressed so he can inspect me and where should he inspect me at?

Young man you will not undress, he will not inspect you he will set beside you or across from you and you will conversate with him. He will ask you certain questions pertaining to previous experiences and what you expect and you have every right to ask him what ever questions you wish to ask.

Timothy didn't restrain his questions; of the people on your farm do they all wear their hair long?

No Sir, only the carriers wear it long, the breeders wear theirs short cropped close to the head. If we attempt to escape while a rogue breeding might take place out in the open, we can be quickly caught, by them yanking us to the ground by our head of hair.

Sammy's eyes got big; after the damn fight, yank my hair like that and I'll turn around and whip somebody's ass I don't give a damn who they are, breeder or manager. That's one thing I don't put up with is rough treatment.

It is the way of the farm; our children are not to be clipped until they know their station in life. Then if they are a young breeder they are shipped off to another farm and we never see them again.

Good luck boys, I've got a lot of work to do elsewhere.

Ben left and walked directly over to see Tobias and the boys. He knocked on the door and they freshly impregnated Ron come waddling to the door.

Ben chuckled, he remembered the days; don't worry baby you'll get used to it, that little one will get off that bladder and you'll walk straight again.

Come on in Mr. Ben, and I really don't mind it. It makes me feel important that I am doing something for someone else, to make someone happy. Craig is extremely pleased.

I'm glad Ron, now where is Tobias at?

Weak bladder has gone to the bathroom again, I don't know if it's number 1, 2 or three but he says it feels like their doing backflips on his bladder and he always has to go pee.

Tobias came out of the bathroom and was heading back to the front door when he noticed Mr. Ben standing there.

Good afternoon, Sir what did I do to deserve a visit by you sir?

Just to let you know Balon has arrived a day early and I'm glad he did, he is over at Timothy and Sammy's house. I would think a family style sit-down meal would be great so that he can learn a little bit more about the Z1. Maybe the Rogers could also attend that way he will understand that we are a place that is open to all.

Now I did learn a few things that were little disturbing about the farm he's from. They are treated no more or no less than birthing options for their breeders. So don't say anything to him about it just get to know him and discuss your situation if you wish.

Now don't say anything about his hair, on his farm all the carriers must let their hair grow out so that they will known by distinction and their place.

Mr. Ben that's barbaric, that's no different than what did to the slaves on the transport vessel, that brought all of our forefathers here.

I know Tobias and I'm just as upset as you are, but I've got a few phone calls I'm going to make. We have to be very cautious how we approach this because he has a one-year-old still on the farm that was not allowed to travel. You don't ever let your carriers run free; you keep the one trump card to make them return that's an old way of thinking.

Ben headed directly to see Zach and placed a call to Tony Corday at the GBI. The phone began to trill.

Hello Ben Spinelli my favorite Genmen at the Z1 how can I help you today?

Tony, you sound a little too upbeat, I hate to ruin your day but I need to talk to you about one of our recent arrivals. He's from the JP farms on the other side of the planet, and what he is told me so for in normal conversation has me worried very much.

Sure; Ben give me a quick rundown, I'm in between meetings what can I help you with?

First of all, breeding straps, breeding platforms and Genconmide. Is that enough to pique your interest Tony?

I don't like what I'm hearing, I am going to come out to the ranch and do an impromptu interview with the young man is a potential investor and since he's from the JP farm I would like to know how many breeders there are that can carry under contract so that I can build my diversified workforce.

That would be excellent I'm going to tell Zach right now to expect you and make arrangements so that Balon doesn't expect anything.

Great Ben; Angela and I will be out in the bit.

Zach, we have a problem and I've already made the phone call to the GBI more in fact to Tony himself.

What has you fired up already today, you were in a great mood earlier, something going on that I can help with?

We just might need a little bit more room if there's a raid and people have to be relocated.

What in the world is going on now Ben?

You know the special courtesy breeding that we are doing for JP farms well it turns out that JP farms has a dark secret, and it involves a platform and Genconmide given to all carriers.

Let's have a seat and talk about this I want to know what the hell's going on.

They sat down and discussed in detail everything that he had been able to get out of Balon.

Zach popped his knuckles; whatever they need they shall receive. But first we need to find out from this young man here what kind of community they have on their farm in case they need to be kept together if not opportunity will be given to each and every family to be placed on our satellite ranches and farms.

Zach now one thing you got to know, remember when the slave ship first crashed some of the genman males were their hair long to denote their position in life. On the JP farms it is the exact same way carriers must let their hair grow and the Breeder has his clipped short. There are supposedly 100 carriers and only four breeders, young breeders are shipped to different locations and are never seen again. Nobody objects because that is the way it is done.

The more I hear the more I don't like it, Ben.

Would you like to go pay a house visit just to meet the young man, remember Zach you cannot lose you cool on what he says because he knows no different. And remember he has a one-year still at the farm as leverage so that he will return.

Are you through now? Ben this is what I love about you, so passionate about the cause and I would not have you any other way. That being said this isn't my first rodeo, I understand where you're coming from is a Genman and you know that's all I'm concerned about.

I'm still not quite understanding about the hair thing by this manager of the farm? I've looked into research of JP farms and there's not a whole lot known about the place. I don't have a good feeling about this, and when Tony gets here, we will talk about it. I smell corporate all the way down to Royal involvement.

At least I'm not the only one that feels that way, Balon is so controlled in what he will let out. Either he's a very good player, or he is just an innocent pawn. But whatever it is we will take care of it with the GBI's help.

Tony and Angela were right on time.

Hello Zach you too Ben thanks for the call, can you feel me in on any information. I've seen the contracts and the records between the two facilities. I have agents in the field already and it's getting interesting.

Angela has been able to put together some interesting information about JP farms and what it's not. Class Act no way, sketchy and down out right creepy yes. There's a bunch of younglings, 100 carriers and only four breeders that much he was accurate on. Surveillance photos say it's a basic operation, but it seems to be on the edge of something else.

Angela would you like taken from here?

You very much Mr. Corday. Everything the carrier has told you is the truth, children when they are assigned their position after the transition are either held there and bred or they are sent away because they are not what the farm is looking for. But what is strange is it never goes over 100 active carriers. Thermal scans show some caverns and heat signatures. This leads me to believe that this is a bigger operation.

Could be the ones that are sent away are used as labor Hands instead to produce certain chemicals needed by the corporate's that are still operating.

We will need to depend upon your guest for a lot more information. But I honestly don't feel that he knows a whole lot more than he is told you. I think they're putting their foot out there to see if the doors slammed on it or they are allowed to profit from your kindness.

Zach straightened up in the chair. I say we take the damned foot off along with the leg, mess with me and will be their heads.

Zach, I have to agree with you but not to endanger anyone's safety I think we need to investigate some more.

Tony, I like Zach I don't like it. We need to get that young one out of there and back with his dad. Maybe he needs to have some kind of medical issue. And possibly they will release the young one long enough for a visit in the hospital?

We can always give them a fake scan, have the doctors and the techs alter some results. You know there are parasites in the lungs that we have to watch out for and if he was positive, he would have to go into quarantine.

Ben you're on target, maybe they would send the child along with a caretaker? If we offered a free breeding that way bloodlines could still be crossed between the two facilities.

I know I am, and Robbie along with Ted would be the best people to send out to divulge this information. We will chip them and have Madison put a non-traceable locator on their speeder.

Ben; give us two days to set everything up and keep the young man occupied here on the Z1. Have him shown the entire operation here at the Z-1.

It had started to sprinkle a little bit at the Z1 and Tobias not wanting to get damp or a slicker cover over to Timothy and Sammy's house. There was will be a big reveal no doubt and he hoped that the carrier did not reject him because of his condition.

He knocked up on the door and Sammy answered.

Good day Tobias, I see that you took precautions since it is starting to come down a little bit heavier. Now do not get my floors with because I do not like spots on my floors.

I'm well aware that Sammy, so do you want me to take the coverlet off here on the porch area?

That would be well but let me have someone else come to the door so that he is not total shock.

Tobias took a deep breath; that would be a great idea. He might as well know what he's getting himself into. It's not like I can hide them.

Nor should you. You should be proud, it's not every day it happens any of us to be blessed with so many.

Excuse me Balon, someone is here to greet you but he must make sure he has his raingear off first before entering the house. Come forth and meet him.

Balon meekly walked toward the front door was open. There standing in all of his glory before him was the breeder that he had come to meet.

Okay to make everything sweet and short Balon this is Tobias and this is the one that you have traveled to be with so that he can bring forth life from your loins. Tobias; take off your coverlet and show him what has developed since you registered at the center.

As Tobias removed his slicker Balon caught a glimpse of what was underneath in his mouth dropped open. You are with, but you are a breeder that is not allowed on our farm. Breeders are not to be with one.

Tobias smiled and chuckled; then it's a damn good thing I'm with three then because if one is not allowed three's just fine.

What do you mean there are three?

Contained in this bulge are three new lives, it was not planned by any means and not expected at all. Let's go inside and we can talk about it, if I don't meet your expectations, we can always find you another breeder. I wouldn't be happy about it because seeing you, well you are very worthy.

Sammy showed the two of them back to the living room so they could discuss the matter.

Not meaning to be disrespectful but how could you let that happen, you are a breeder not a carrier?

Balon; sometimes things are out of your control and incidents happen even to the best breeders. We don't lock ourselves away in time we get caught out in the public amongst others and you know as much is you resist the urge it will catch up with you.

My case was a little different, and I'm still dealing with some things but I am a single parent there is no father to these babies. I don't mean he left; I mean he is no longer here on this realm. Was this to my consent know my fought is much as I could but it was useless and he took me and left his seeds behind.

I really don't want to bring up all of the bad memories but this is what you get. I will still treat you perfectly and respectfully. And when it's time I will lay down with you and we shall conceive a child together. I will foretell you that there is a greater chance that you will conceive more than one child since I carry the genetics. Not only do I care the genetics to birth multiples but also my genetics are more apt to produce and others multiples.

You mean that when you place the seeds inside that they will be more?

There is a greater chance that you will conceive twins if you were still desirable to carry for me. I know it's scary having more than one at one time any Genman carrier but is just the way that I'm built.

About that time one of the babies that Tobias was carrying moved for the first time and he gasped.

Is that the first time that they have moved inside of you?

Yes, and it was a little different than what I expected, hell I don't know what to expect this is my first time.

Then they are happy that you are their parent, you should be proud that you carry them. I know the first time with my little one at the beginning I did not wish to be with a child and I did not want him inside of me. It was difficult because I felt that I could've been more without but I would not take anything for my son. And when you bless me with the child, I shall consider it an honor to carry such a child.

This will make me very important on the farm, if I am able to carry multiple babies inside of my body. It's more of a chance that they will allow me to return here and ask you for another breeding. We are poor and we need a new bloodline.

Tell me Balon about your farm, don't be embarrassed I need to know everything about the place the good the bad the ugly. I want to know where my children will grow up.

I'm afraid if I tell you the truth you will not place a child within my body, the farm manager told me to lie about things, but I tell the truth only.

The area that I share with my son is one room. There is a place to prep and prepare food in the corner. Personal time is done in a room out behind six other huts. The bed's that we sleep upon are no more than a pile of blankets in the corner with Straw placed under them. We have one illuminator per hut, we must be very careful not to run out all of the power between the six huts or we stay the night and darkness.

Were the showers so that you can clean yourself?

They are outside and they are no more than buckets behind stretched out blankets over the ground. Like I said we are poor and we have little. There is the breeding shed, 100 shacks for the carriers and their offspring, for shacks for the breeders and the main shack which is very posh for the overseer or what you would call a manager. They set up a temporary area when one of us is ready to birth.

Where do you get your water from?

There are four common wells which we draw buckets of water and carry those back to our sleeping quarters as we call them.

So, something like this here you are not accustomed to the way that we live?

No Sir; this is nothing that I have ever seen before that a Genman is allowed to live in, the luxury is beyond compare. I don't mean to be rude but I would love to see how the kitchen works. We must cook out front on top a metal grate with a fire built under it. We have no cold area to keep our perishables as Timothy calls them. We gather what we need for the meal we cook we eat and that's it.

Timothy stood at the kitchen door as the tears came down his cheeks he had to turn around and walk away. How could anyone be that poor and allowed to live in those conditions.

Sammy cleared his throat, Balon when you and Tobias are through with your conversation, you're welcome here in this kitchen so that you can watch me and then join in to help prepare a meal. Any time that you're not aware of something all you have to do is ask and I can teach you. When you return to the farm you can show them that you have learned from others that you are smarter than others.

I could never show them what I learn here the overseer would get mad and would make an example out of me, if I am carrying, I do not wish to slip.

Tobias was well aware of what was being said; you mean if you go back there and you try to show others, he will beat you?

I do not know the word beat that he would show the others what is not allowed by what he is allowed to do to me for disobedience. I'm sorry that I don't know words because I am just a carrier and I am not taught on my farm, my job is to birth and care for the child and make myself available for the selected breeder to place another inside of me as soon as possible after the birth. I make myself available to the breeder any time and any place he wishes to get up on me, even if I am rounded with child he will be allowed on top.

Ben and Zach had walked into the cottage and were quietly listening to the conversation at hand. Zach was red in the face as he was furious, this would damned well come to an end.

Ben spoke up; honey you are here at the Z1 as our guest and you will partake in everything that we have to offer you. And as long as you were here you treated like one of us just like family and we watch out for each other here on the Z1 like a family should. So, there will be no more talk about overseers are breeders that are over us themselves. Here you have a choice and you can tell them no.

My name is Zach, Mr. Zach or uncle Zach to a lot of people. Ben along with myself own and operate the Z1 it is ours, is a sanctuary for all Genmen Hybrids and humans alike that love Genmen. Here you have the need to fear anyone, because you are protected. Anyone who forces himself upon you or attempts to force themselves up on you will be dealt with.

I thank you kind Sirs but as soon as the breeding is done and I'm stabilized, I must return to my farm, they hold my son Rodrick.

Balon, let us worry about some things and as far as your son is concerned no harm will come to that child or there is not a place on this planet that the owners or the farm manager can hide from me. All you need to do is let nature take its course here on the Z1. The boys will take you to show you the Z1 and what it's all about you have carte blanche as our guest.

Tobias, I expect you to do your best work when it comes time you know how to treat a carrier and what is expected by the Z1. Now everybody I'm going to leave and go visit Ron to see how he's doing; great things are expected of this young man in the future.

Ben said his goodbyes and the two of them walked across the road to the boy's home so that Zach could visit with Ron. The two of them were walking up the pathway when they noticed Ron sitting on the swing out front gently swaying in the breeze. Don't worry about getting up young man you just stay where you're at we're on our way.

Good morning Mr. Zach I'm sorry I missed work I wasn't quite myself today. I knew pregnancy would be different but this is not anything anyone told me about.

Ben chuckled; the cravings the sour stomach the feeling like you're going to throw your insides out it's called morning sickness and when you as a pureblood take on the child of a human that's what happens.

I'm very satisfied with what I'm doing Sirs. Craig is extremely attentive and has made sure that I have a supply of food and nutrients here at the house. I didn't know that any breeder did that for his carrier.

Zach smiled; it seems so as Craig Reid is very taken with you and wants to make sure that you have the best of everything while carrying the baby. He has spoken to me about it and his plans, and I gave him my blessings.

His plans? What is he up to now, I don't need anything I've got close to grow into I've got every possible item that someone would need carrying a child. I'm just ready go back to work, now I know that I can't do the high stuff while carrying but I really am bored here sitting around.

I've spoken with your doctors Ron and they say light duty and you can go back to the job but the first sign of problems you will be here at this house so do not overdo it. Ted knows this already and tomorrow you are allowed back on the jobsite just to let you know.

You're kidding, Mr. Zach you're not playing with me I am allowed back on the jobsite in my condition.

You're just pregnant, why wouldn't you be you're a pureblood and you're carrying a hybrid child first time at that. And do yourself a favor, cut Craig some slack this is his first child also and he is very worried that something will go wrong. You know his past and what disappointment he suffered by the hands of a cruel female human.

Yes, sir he told me all about the incident, that's one of the reasons I decided to carry, I was on the fence about what my role would be in life but I'm happy, I'm not saying that I might not want to produce a child of my own later but at this time I'm happy with what I'm doing.

You know that you can always be like Tobias, you can go into the program and be a breeder and also carry. I did that for years and if the grand Mr. Ben can do it anybody can do it.

That's something to think about for certain Sir.

Is it always this noisy next-door?

No Sir they're just doing a lot of renovation, seems that someone new is being moved in and they're doing a lot of upgrades to the place. What's nice is they are doing a wade pool in the backyard and that sure is nice. I give just about anything to be able to enjoy it for one afternoon. Maybe they will be nice neighbors and won't mind a bunch of single men next door that is until the babies come along and then there's going to be children falling out of every window of this place.

I'm sure that they will be just fine neighbors responded Zach. And you might get to use that wade pool, you never know. Now we are going to take our leave, but you might want to go to the jobsite and talk to Mr. Wallace about your new role.

Yes, sir I will get my work boots on and my hard hat and head out to the jobsite Sir thank you very much.

Ron was out of the house in five minutes headed to the jobsite.

Ted was looking out the window the office when he saw Ron walking up to the jobsite wearing his hard hat and his boots, coming from a different direction was Craig Reid and he wasn't too happy and intercepted Ron before he could get to the office. Arms were weighting and you tell words were being exchanged between the two, it was about that time that Ron gave Craig the one fingered salute and walked toward the office.

A light knock come at the door; come on in Ron doors open answered Ted.

Yes, sir I am reporting like I was instructed to by Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben.

That's great you have a new role here until you deliver or you can sit at home it doesn't bother me.

I'll take it Sir; I don't care where it is or what I'm doing I'll do it just as long as I'm not looking at four walls all day long at least at the house.

You are our new time and inventory control clerk, now it comes with a slight raise because it is very important that we have an accurate count of everything that we need. Do you think you can handle that?

You mean making sure the Jugheads here are clocked in and clocked out properly and that inventories such as new receiving and tools etc. is all up to date?

Precisely were losing inventory and some of these jugheads out here either don't clock in or they forget to clock out. Job starts at 7 AM and ends at 5 PM you have 2-30 minute breaks in an hour for lunch and I expect that you take your breaks and your lunch. You will work here in the office and at the front gate in the air conditioning booth.

Sir there is no air-conditioned booth at the front gate.

That's the first thing you order the time booth where everyone is clocked in clocked out and you will verify that they are here anyone absent will be located in a reason will be ascertained by you and written in the logbooks. And I expect you to be a hard ass, none of these so-called excuses are to be let by.

So, you mean if Craig Reid is three minutes late for work tomorrow, I get to write him up?

If he is 30 seconds late for work, I expect that you will write his big ass up. I will let you know where I am at all times every time, I'm in a meeting or a trip to the city you are in charge of the site. I will make the announcement today at lunch time when everyone is gathered so that they can all eat their hearts out.

Now if your roommates are late what do you do?

There's no reason they should be late so they would get their asses written up Sir.

That's what I wanted to hear, and if you do a good enough job expect raises and increased responsibilities along with a permanent position once this little predicament of years has resolved itself.

But what when I'm off for birthing what happens and who's in charge?

I have a part-time employee that will fill in temporarily but the position is now yours. You have demonstrated to me what kind of employer going to be and that your dedicated.

Now if you can come to work immediately the back desk over there is yours in you can get started arranging all of the time slips. Also, if anyone is injured here, it is your responsibility to make sure they have proper medical and medical releases before returning to work no release no work, no pay.

But if the injury happens on company time or we not responsible for that sir?

Yes, we are and they will be paid but when they don't have a work release their pay stops and they are not allowed on the jobsite until they do have their work release by medical.

The first person to come stomping into the office was Craig Reid, Ron turned around and looked at Craig, excuse me did you see the sign on the door no muddy feet allowed in the office that means you and everybody else, now walk your ass back outside clean your boots off before you return to this office or you will be sent home without pay for two days.

Mr. Wallace, I need to talk to you.

Mr. Reid you heard the office manager tell you something and he did not mince words with you either, I suggest you do what he says and take care your business then come back in and make your request, you're no different from no one else.

Craig stood there for a minute dumbfounded what he had just been told then he turned around and walked out of the office. On the outside he turned back and looked at the front door posted in quite plain wording was no dirty work boots allowed to your feet before you enter this office are you will not be helped and it was signed; Office / Worksite Management.

One of the other workers stopped and chuckled, got your ass reamed out already Reid. Heard there was new rules coming down the pike and somebody else is in charge of the office, timekeeping and supplies. Mr. Wallace said he was tired of being shorted on orders and if he finds theft going on I would not want to be the person to cross him or the new guy in charge.

Craig shook his head; damn this is a complication I don't need here.

Then why should boots off getting dried then go in and act right in there will be a problem, Reid. It's very simple there are rules that have to be followed no matter where you are in charge on top of the steel someone else's in charge on the ground seems like you two might make a pretty good team if you will swallow your pride but that's hard for humans to do isn't it?

Craig went over to the hose and washed his boots off, making sure to pay special attention to the soles. When he was satisfied that they were clean enough he rubbed them on the mat and entered the office once again.

Ted who was smiling remarked; now you see there Reid that wasn't so difficult to show a little respect for the workplace now was it. So, what was the big hurry?

Boss there's a problem with the inventory it's off again. I ordered 3000 feet of angle 4000 feet of straight 3 x 3 stock and even though the invoices stipulate that I'm looking at 2250 angle and 3560 feet of straight no more and it still bundled with the seals from the supplier. We need these to finish the structure up so that we can start laying the translucent metals.

Ron, this is your territory now with inventory control pull those invoices and call the company supplier find out where the metal he is and why it's not here.

I'm right on it, Mr. Wallace responded Ron.

Ron pulled the invoices and looked them over went on the computers and looked the original order that was transmitted. He picked up the phone and called the company.

Hello RP supplies I need to speak to Reggie if I can, this is Ron of THW Industries limited.

Hello this is Reggie what can I do you far.

First of all, you need to identify yourself and what company you're with young man. And then you can tell me if your people know how to count.

Excuse me and who am I speaking to?

This is Ron would THW Industries Limited be placed and order day before yesterday and the order number is 357141. Out of 3000 feet of angle we received 2250 feet also out of 4000 linear feet straight 3 x 3 stock we received 3560 feet so you can say that we have been shorted slightly. May I remind you that we have a contract and this isn't the first time that this has occurred we have eaten the other shortages but were not going to eat this one you find out where the hell my metal is and get it here ASAP like yesterday or you lose a contract and the second person in line to supply us and don't give me any bull about you will sue us for breach of contract because you need to go back out and read that contract very well because it is you that are breach of contract. The next time I hear from you it better be telling me exactly where my missing supplies are and when they will be here plus I need a representative of yours here on site to explain the other bogus deliveries in the past. My business here is completed, I will expect a phone call from your company ASAP.

Ron hung up the phone and we dialed a subsequent number. Hello Radius supply this is Ron with THW Industries Limited you made a bid on a contract are you willing to fulfill this contract as stipulated if the present supplier will not correct their actions?

This is Darren from radius supplies yes sir give us a chance and you will not regret it one bit. Just let us know what you need it will be there within the morning earlier if we can do it.

I need to order 3000 feet of angle and 4000 feet of straight 3 x 3 stock can you fill this order immediately?

Sir, it'll only take us to loaded and transported to you we will be there within four hours is that fast enough for you sir?

Darren that's perfect bring me the supplies please, when your driver arrives have him contact Craig Reid in the installation department and myself at the site office, we will see you in four hours, time is ticking.

Craig don't let your guys unbundle the stuff that was delivered by RP Supplies, the whole load is being rejected.

Yes, Ron fully understood. And our new metal will be here in four hours?

That's what the man said and I have no reason to doubt the man's word. I expect that Darren himself will be here with this load to represent their company, please when they arrive make sure the office is notified either Mr. Wallace or myself will be there to accept the invoices. You will count everything twice before okaying the load please.

Yes sir Mr. Ron not a problem.

Craig felt a little out of place, okaying the load for Ron and taking orders.

Craig was waiting patiently when he got a call from the front security gate. Exactly 3 hours and 55 minutes Radius Supply Company was at the front gate with six trucks loaded a gentleman by the name of Darren was wanting to see him and subsequently would need to check in with the office for the invoicing. Craig was very pleased that the new company was punctual and headed to the front gate.

Standing next to the security gate was a very nice-looking young man what he could see. Being partially blocked by the driver security guard he could only see his face.

Craig approached and was getting ready to put his hand out to shake who was presumably Darren's hand when the driver stepped out of the way. He stood there for a second and did know what to say Darren was quite large in a family way and that meant he was a genman.

I don't mean to shock you yes; I am Darren and I represent RSC. I will be able to make too many trips out here because of my condition but I'm here when it counts.

Craig shook Darren's hand and they looked over the delivery. Your boss let you come out on deliveries in your condition asked Craig?

I own half the company and if he wants any peace at home, I do what I wish for the betterment of the company.

I'm sorry I didn't mean to get into your personal business, it's just that you are very far along.

I'm not offended I'm glad that someone does pay attention, this is number seven for me so I'm an old hand at this at 27 years of age. So does the load meet your criteria, also be aware there is a 10% overage for any defects that you may have a defined in the delivery. We try to get zero defects but knowing our suppliers they still try to screw us over.

Everything seems okay you have more than enough supplies you were here within the time period that you set down and your product is a whole lot better than what we have been getting. If you don't mind, I will show you to the office so that you can speak to either Ron or Mr. Wallace himself.

That would be fine, I've always wondered come out to the location but there's never enough time in the day between working chasing after little ones it takes a lot of your time. Tell me do you have a family if I'm not getting too personal?

Not yet but hopefully my future partner who is now carrying my child will consider it.

Well let's go to the office.

The two made small talk as they walked to the office. Craig helped Darren over a muddy spot so he would not slip and fall.

Craig checked his boots to make sure that they were clean before he walked into the office. Excuse me I have Darren hear from RSC with his receipts and invoices.

Ron looked up from his desk and was surprised. He made his way towards Darren and places hand outward to greet him. Good afternoon I'm Ron welcome to THW Industries Limited. I suspect that you found us, okay?

Was no problem here are your invoices. All of the supplies that you ordered were from our stock inventory so we didn't have to wait it all. Give us a rundown sheet of what you'll need in the future that way we can have it on hand, and I would like to thank you for giving us this chance to earn your trust and your business.

The pleasure was all ours and if you give me just a chance to get Mr. Wallace, I would like for him to meet you, Darren.

Craig, do you need to be here anymore or do you need to be up on the high metal?

My guys are handling that in there unloading the supplies at this time, I walked Darren over here because the site is quite muddy and slippery and places and I did not wish for him to fall in his condition.

Very good, now let me go get Mr. Wallace. Ron left and went to the back office to let Ted know that not only had the supplies arrived before time they were all accounted for +10% and the company representative was here.

Ron did not mention that Darren was in a family way, a very pronounced family way.

Ted had out of his office looking at the paperwork with his head down when he looked up and saw Darren standing there in all of his pregnancy glory. He stuttered a couple of times, good afternoon, Darren we are so happy to be working with your company. I hope that you have found everything pleasant especially your trip out here.

It was fine it got me out of the office and out of Sylvester's hair. Working with someone and then having to go home and be with them is a little much especially in my condition. But that's my life.

Can I get you anything while you're here, refreshments and afternoon snack anything just right up the road is the Z1 ranch and we can partake the Promenade area and maybe get a malted.

As appealing as that sounds a cold drink will do just fine, but I will hold you to the offer of a malted when my partner and I return that way we can get to know our newest customer. Plus, I have been bugging him to come out here, I could do with a few hours away from the kids.

You have more?

I've got a whole herd at home, one that has not left the nest but transition three years ago, one that's about to transition and two sets of twins. This little guy right here was not expected but when you have a failure there's no doubt there's going to be a baby on the way.

This is your seventh child dude, how old are you not meaning to be rude?

You're not being rude I am 27 years old I had my first nine months after transition and the others came along fairly rapidly. I met my current partner when I went to work for him, he was starting up a company and he needed office help one late night and things got complicated. We share the ownership of the company and what can I say here we are fulfilling your order.

Your office manager is that your handiwork Ted?

No Ron is not my handiwork and how did you know?

He's got the first time Carry Waddles there's no doubt is pregnant.

Craig spoke up; that would be my handiwork, Darren.

Oh, this is the one that you were speaking of, well congratulations between the two of you that baby is going to be beautiful and a heartbreaker when he grows up.

Ron blushed knowing that Darren was supportive of an inner species relationship also, and that Craig thought enough to mention him not by name but that he was involved and had a child on the way.

Darren turned around and looked at Ron who was going over paperwork. We don't know each other yet but Ron, but you've got a damn good man don't keep him waiting. They don't come along very often especially the ones that talk about their mates with respect, congratulations on the baby and your family.

Thank you; replied Ron in a questionable tone.

Craig if you don't mind, I would like to go back to the trucks because it's a long way back to the office and it's going to be late, would you see me out?

Craig held his arm out; it would be my pleasure to walk you back Darren. I have to ensure your safety while you're here on the worksite.

Ron didn't know if he should be either proud or jealous, as Craig and Darren left the office.

Ted chuckled; Ron you better make an honest man out of Craig before someone else does. Now I'm not getting in your business, I'm just giving you an unbiased observation of what I see.

Ron thanked his boss and went back to work.

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