The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-138 CGW ©

Dr. Wooten looked at Carter with concern. Carter, you need to tell Ed to get his butt here ASAP if he wants to be here when this little boy enters the world.

What did you say, I just brought Langley in for a quick check-up Doc.

Yes, you brought him in for a quick checkup but this baby has something else in mind and he's ready to meet the world.

He's not in labor, Langley is not in labor at all.

Carter, you know better than anyone that every Genmen reacts differently to birthing. Just because Langley is not having gut-wrenching pain that doesn't mean anything. This baby is coming and will be here within the next 30 minutes at Max.

After his exam Wooten said; He is fully in the birth canal and will start crowning anytime. Since that's the case we may only have 20 minutes or less according to how Langley reacts when his water breaks.

Carter looked at Langley, are you hurting at all, is there any discomfort?

No Sir, I just have gas, and I feel like I need to let one rip.

You are about to have this baby no doubt. Carter took out his communicator and dialed Ed's code.

What's going on Carter I'm just pulling out of the main gate; thought I would head into town to pick up a few things.

Ed Hawthorne, turn your ass back around and get here to the clinic, the baby is in position, he's fully into the birth canal, he is coming now. If you want to see your grandson enter this world you get your ass back to this them clinic now.

No way he's not in labor, there's no indication of anything.

Dr. Wooten says the baby is on its way and if you want to see him born you get your ass to this clinic now, don't leave me here by myself.

Ed chuckled, now calm down just because you're going to be a granddad doesn't mean you get to panic.

Fuck you Ed, this is your son's fault and the way you let him run amok. You get a hold of him and let him know that he will be a father soon.

Yes, Carter I will be dialing him as soon as I get off the line with you, let Ben and Zach know.

Arrive Ed hung up with Carter and dialed Williams number. William answered his father straight up.

Yes, Sir how can I help you Sir responded William.

Carter William Hawthorne you need to get your butt to the ranch as soon as possible.

What's wrong father and why such a cryptic message?

Do you know a young man by the name Langley?

Oh, don't tell me that slut showed up, told him I didn't want anything to do with him or his accusations. If that's the only reason you called, I'm not worried.

Boy you have a child that is about to enter the world, Langley is in full blown labor and Carter is there with him. Now the DNA swab says it is yours, and I will not tolerate any backtalk.

Father it's not mine, I don't care what that DNA says, it's still not my child never will be. I don't want it. Like I said if that's the only reason you called don't bother me.

Okay; that's the way you feel, make it on your own. Ed Hawthorne hung up the phone on his son and turned his speeder around headed to the clinic. Carter wasn't going to be happy but Ed wasn't either, William would Rue the day that he spoke back to him, especially over an innocent child.

Ed entered the clinic after he arrived and went directly to the labor room where Carter was there with Langley.

What took you so long Ed?

Carter, I had to make a phone call and I'm a tell you right now I'm through with him. If he shows up here or at our home, he is not to enter it until he makes amends. I have severed all financial ties with him, if he wants to make it in the world, he better get ready to scrounge for work. I won't put him on the streets, the apartment is his but he will pay all of his own bills from now on, the trust is closed to him.

Okay I understand and I will honor your decision about William. I will let Zach and Ben know along with the boys, so that there is no mistake. Now let's watch our grandson come into this world, Langley is nothing but innocent to me and he will be treated like a member of this family, which he is.

I couldn't agree with you more Carter, let's go watch and be a part of this miracle of life.

Langley was in the delivery chair as the baby began to fully crown. He had an expression of confusion on his face.

Ed asked if he was, ok?

Langley responded; yes, sir just a strange pulling feeling in my vent.

Dr Wooten replied; now I need you to gently push so we can get this young man into the world Langley.

Langley pushed and Jacob Riley Hawthorne entered the world and was placed into Ed's arms for bonding then handed to Carter who carried the little tyke to his dad so he could nurse and bond. William had missed the most important event in Jacob's life.

Ed and Carter were over the ten moons as the watched their grandson partake his first nectar of life.

Dr Wooten cleared his throat; Ed since you and Carter have a little bit of experience in this field. The two of you can help Langey with the aspects of caring for a Human Hybrid Child opposed to a genman hybrid.

Carter started to sputter as he looked shocked at Dr. Wooten. Jacob's a what?

A human Hybrid just like his biological father, but he has even more genman genes in his body and that in itself makes him unique. How he develops will be a daily adventure. You will have to keep a close watch on his growth rate to ensure he gets the proper amount of nutrition in his diet.

Carter and Ed were already in love with this special little man.

You can count on that Doc; Carter and I will help Langley any way that he needs to care for our grandson.

Ben and Zach caught Dr. Wooten's last words. Zach spoke out; they can count on the entire Z-1 family to help out.

Carter burst out in tears and hugged Ben and Zach's necks. Thank you for coming it wasn't necessary but thanks just the same.

Ben responded; Ronan and the boys are doing just fine, Jasper is staying with them and we should be here with you, Ed and Langley showing our support. The boys will be stopping by later to check in on their nephew and his dad.

Carter broke down, I forgot to call them. They missed it, they will never forgive me.

Zach chuckled; it's recorded for prosperity's sake, if they want to see it, they only have to request a review of the event.

Ed replied; the only person who doesn't get a voice in the matter is William. He doesn't have that rite at all.

Zach looked at Ed; are you sure my old friend?

Absofuckinloutly. He lost that rite all by damned himself. He's not Allowed access to the Hawthorne Ranch either.

Watch you blood pressure Grand Father, and your potty mouth around our grandson.

Yes dear; anything you say dear. But I will never change my mind after what that boy said, and that's final!

And I would never try to change your mind Ed, but this is a happy time.

Come see little Jacob Riley Hawthorne guys, he's so damned stinking cute you won't believe it. The four friends went to go see the baby; Langley had already been moved to a resting bed for a short time so he could go home.

Everything was starting to slowdown and return to semi-normal well as normal as it could get on the ranch.

Ben's communicator began to trill, Ben answered it; Hello Constitine what do I owe the call for?

Ben, I need your help in the township, Bring Zach along please but you are need here now. Constitine hung up abruptly.

Who was that inquired Zach?

Put your shoes on and call Madison, tell him we need a driver now.

Zach knew the tone of his partner's voice there was a problem. He dialed Madison's number.

Madison answered his communicator; yes, sir how may I help sir?

Bring the buggy now we need your services replied Zach.

Madison was out of the house in a split second, headed to the main house.

Ben and Zach were waiting on the front drive as Madison arrived.

Ben didn't even wait for Zach to move when he jumped into the front seat, Madison thought this was a little unusual as normally Mr. Zach took the front seat and Ben always sat in the rear of the speeder.

Are you going to stand there all day long on the sidewalk inquired Ben as he looked at Zach.

If you will give me time I will sit in the back, now can you tell me what all this is about?

When Madison decided to drive I will but not until then snapped back Ben as he turned and leered at Madison sitting behind the steering wheel.

Madison didn't want to start anything by asking any questions other than where shall I drive sir?

To the diner, we need to talk to Constantine, and as far as what's going on something has happened in town and we need to get there as fast as possible so do not dawdle and do not let any grass grow underneath these wheels.

Madison pulled the speeder up to the malt shop; Ben was the first one out and headed straight for the door.

Okay Constantine what's the problem is that it's urgent?

Let the others catch up with you Mr. Ben and we need to sit and talk.

Zach and Madison entered the malt shop. Zach took a seat beside Ben.

Okay now that you are all here, we have a problem, initially I didn't know there was a problem until I got a call from the motor Lodge.

What kind of problem how's the motor Lodge involved with it inquired Zach?

I had quite a crowd earlier today and it was limited seating. There was a lone Genmen sitting at one of the tables when a very nice but very large gentleman walked in looked around and asked if he could take a seat at the same table since there were no others.

The Genman asked the man to sit, they seemed to be getting along just fine in fact I delivered a couple rounds of malteds to them. Damn the guy was huge, and very well-built by the way.

Now don't get mad at me, I was distracted I didn't see anything happen here at the restaurant but something obviously did.

Ben cleared his throat, Constantine quit beating around that Bush and get straight to the point what the hell happened?

The Genman you know quite well his name is Hamlisch, they finished their meal finished their talk he excused himself and left the restaurant. The big guy stayed there for about five more minutes or so and then he got up left a tip paid his bill and left the restaurant to I didn't think anything about it until I got a panicked call from the desk of the Lodge. But that was three hours later.

What happened why did the Lodge called here?

They did know who else to call and they want to keep it quiet.

Keep what quiet what happened?

I'm so sorry Mr. Ben but Hamlisch is over there in a room he screams and throws anything he can get his hands a hold of at anyone who tries to come in the room. I went over there and I barely missed a lamp hitting me in the head. He's huddled in the corner by the bed and he doesn't look great. Something definitely went on between the two of them and now he is highly upset.

Are you saying the other man hurt Hamlisch inquired Zach?

I don't think the man was that type, something definitely happened between them but I'm not sure because I can't get close to Hamlisch.

If you saw the man again Constantine, could you identify him?

I got new security cameras I've got footage I've even got a print out of a picture of him. There's no way you could hide him in a crowd. He just seems so poised and so well mannered; I can't believe that he would have hurt Hamlisch.

Zach we are going to the Lodge now I've got to see Hamlisch.

I agree Ben we need to get this checked out to find out what happened. Hamlisch has never taken a mate ever and never wish to have children according to all of our conversations. Something's not right here.

Ben and Zach left out of the diner and Madison remained.

If he hurt him, I will hunt him down myself Zachariah. Hamlisch is a gentle soul never has two crosswords for anyone no matter what.

Hamlisch was there is a two-year celebration when I arrived. He has always been at the Z1. You don't have to hunt him down I'll do it myself, and he will pay dearly.

Ben and Zach arrived at the motor Lodge and the evening clerk was well aware of the whole incident.

Okay what happened here?

Human came in big human at that, very nice-looking very well spoken need a room for two asked not to be disturbed so we put them on the outer rooms. They were there about three hours when he returned back to the office and said to let his partner rest. He ordered the best room service they can be around plenty of fresh fruits a glass of cool water and left a packet to be delivered. We went to deliver the room service and it was horrible, the Genman in there was screaming hollering and throwing things at us.

We got the food in the room and but we had to leave because one of the chairs come flying across the room and crashed against the wall. I don't know what happened but we didn't know what else to do. Constantine's place was the last that they had been at so I got a hold of him for help. Did I do okay Sirs?

You did just fine replied Ben. I am going to go into the room and check on Hamlisch.

Ben knocked on the door and the only response was Hamlisch screaming to stay away and do not come into the room he wanted to see no one.

Ben was not about to be deterred, he turned the doorknob and gently walked into the room. He was greeted to a scene of semi-disaster as things have been thrown about the room a few pieces of broken furniture. The trays of food were still there untouched and Hamlisch was crouched in the corner by the side of the bed. He was still butt naked but there was a telltale sign that something happened. He was sitting with his knees drawn up to his chest.

Please leave me alone I'm not worthy just let me be.

Hamlisch we both know better than that. I don't know what happened but I can guess it and you're not okay with what took place. I don't know why it happened but we will find out. The other man that was here with you he left, but he sent food and nourishment for you to replenish yourself, and a package. I'm going to bring the tray of food to you and I want you to partake in its nourishment because I feel that you need it.

I want to die I just want to curl up and die. I'm dirty I don't deserve anything.

A lot of Genman feel that way the first time, don't feel bad I know that your older this is your first but you have family with you and we will get through this together.

I couldn't stop him; he wasn't forceful but I had no resistance I tried to speak but no words came out.

So, he did successfully mate with you Hamlisch? That means he's a pureblood human and you are a pureblood Genmen and he left his seeds so you are carrying his offspring.

Hamlisch began to sob; I never wanted to produce or have children with anyone, why now why did this happen Mr. Ben?

Did he force himself on you?

We kissed the next thing I know we were here, he undressed me kissed me all over my body. He was so nice and gentle then he undressed. He laid me back and I kept on saying I can't do this, it's not right. He kissed me again and looked into my eyes he said; it is perfect you are perfect and we will be perfect together.

He got up on me and I felt the sharpness of pain when he entered me. Soon he was at my inner sanctum and deep inside. I surrendered myself and let him do what he wished; I couldn't fight him. Why couldn't I fight him why couldn't I tell him no?

Hamlisch, you know like every Genmen when you meet a mate you will surrender yourself. You never intended to carry or even mate with another and let them carry a child for you, but for some reason this human was allowed by your body.

It hurts so bad Mr. Ben, my vent yes, it's swollen but inside of me hurts so bad, he was so large, he stretched and tore me a bit, that caused me to bleed.

Well, Hamlisch let's see what we have here, did he tell you his name or he just get on you leave a seed and leave you behind?

He told me his name was Mitchell Long and from now on I was to use his last name. He told me that he couldn't stay that long, he had a trip that he had to go on but when he returned, he should be back for the birth of our first. He told me he would make provisions for me and the child and I need not worry about anything. What did he mean our first, does he plan on putting more children inside of me because I don't want to have any more, I don't want this one.

Well can I ask Mr. Zach to come into the room that way we can all speak about this Hamlisch?

Yes, Sir I've known Mr. Zach since I was two celebrations, he has always been very smart. I trust him and you with everything.

Ben walked to the door and motioned for Zach to come inside.

Zach saw his friend there huddled on the floor and went to assist him so that he could sit on the bed. Okay Hamlisch we're going to get down to the bottom of this and you don't have to worry about anything I will take care of anything that needs to be handled.

Zach there's a package right there and it's addressed to Hamlisch. I think we need to find out what's in it before we jump the gun.

I agree Ben, whatever it is we will handle it as family.

Zach opened the small package envelope and he poured the contents out onto the bed. He took a letter that was handwritten and looked it over.

May I read this out loud?

Hand that letter to me Zachariah, I think I'm a little more qualified on this matter your language skills are terrible.

It's not what you say at night, when I'm speaking sweet nothings to you.

Now is not that kind of time, okay here we go.

My Dearest Hamlisch;

I am sorry that I am not here for you at this time, when you create life is the most important time to be with a mate. I had not initially planned this but when I met you at the malt shop, I could not deny my desires. I will not be there during your pregnancy but I have made provisions for you and the unborn child that you carry of ours. You will find a business card should you need anything, contact the person at the other end of this number and they will provide you with anything and everything. Personal expenses would be taken care of by myself on the enclosed card of credits provided for you and our child. I'm sorry that our time was brief but my mission is important for the new arrivals.

Your truly and forever loving mate Mitchell Long

PS; you have made me the happiest man in the world, I feared that I would never find anyone to produce a child with then I met you. Hamlisch Long you are my forever.

Wow, whomever this person is he carries high credentials. Very well educated very poised in his hand writing the paper alone cost a small fortune that is written on.

We need to find out who this Mitchell Long is then and just where is he at.

Zach you be careful I don't want you going off halfcocked and doing something stupid.

Me to something stupid not, never ever would I do that. Now Hamlisch you have a wonderful meal here that you need to consume. After you get settled, we're going back to the ranch and straight to the Dr. for an exam. You need to be taking care of.

Hamlisch was about to say something when Ben cut him off. Don't even try, he's in one of his moods and he's going to figure this out. All you need to concern yourself with is eating your meal and I'll help you get dressed and we will leave from here and go straight to the ranch.

Thank you very much Sirs I'm so glad the Constantine called both of you. I don't understand myself; I have always resisted any advancements by others human, hybrid or Genman and never had a problem. This one here was different, I had no control no resistance at all, he did as he well pleased and I let him. I tried to say something but he kissed me so deep so hard that it made me forget everything but the taste of him.

That's because my dear Hamlisch you met your mate and when you do that there is no resistance. The night that I transitioned I was with this one here, best thing I know we wake up the next morning I'm knocked up and he's all smiles because he's well satisfied. Back when we clicked it was illegal, so we had to keep Luther's parentage under wraps. Who we fall in love with now no longer do we have to hide from who we are or who we choose as a mate. Things have changed a lot and thanks to this you and Mitchell will be able to have a life together with your child.

What if I don't want a life with him, I never wanted anyone in that capacity before.

But what happened when the two of you got close? You couldn't resist him could you, that's the reason he was allowed to place his seed in your body.

I'm so confused I don't know what.

Well, I do you need to eat your meal and regain some of your strength that way we can go home to the ranch.

Yes Mr. Zach I understand.

Hamlisch how many times do I have to tell you I am not Mr. anything, to you I am just Zach, yes you live on the ranch, yes you been there all of your life. But you are family, you were born on the ranch dumped there by your birthing parent and raised by the ranch. You are like the rest of us the ranch is us, without all of you there would be no ranch. One day you will be able to carve out your own place in life. Who knows this Mitchell fella might be your ticket to your own happiness.

Mr. Zach; I mean Zach I'm happy where I am. He better understand that because I don't plan on leaving my home.

Well, why the two of you kind of talk over old times, I am going to go check this card of credits to see what he thinks you're going to live on and how he is to support you.

Thank you very much Mr. Ben I don't expect it's much but every little bit helps. Can I have a malted and make it a chocolate, use the card to see what the balance is.

That's very easy I'm headed to Constantine's will be back in within 10 minutes. Ben left the room leaving Zach and Hamlisch together.

Okay Hamlisch what really took place, I feel that you're holding out because you're trying to protect yourself?

Zach, he was so sweet he apologized for hurting me when he first took me. He made very gentle love to me it was not vulgar or anything. I felt things that I didn't know I could feel, he was tall, he was big and what I mean he was big all over. He's covered in a pelt of blonde hair. He told me he didn't want to scare me because he was considered a freak around by some because of his hairy body. It felt so good against me, he always kissed me and asked me was I okay the entire time we were together. After he removed himself, he laid behind me and wrapped his arms around me. He told me that I would never ever worry about anything again because I was his to protect and love. I've never had anything like that, I grew up at different households, you know that the rejected children just kind of floated between the cabins.

It was a long time ago Hamlisch, and I remember when you saw me you thought I was a filthy mongrel mutt. You asked old man Spinelli after all the filth was scrub from me was there going to be anything left. And he laughed and scrubbed your head and told you to get the tub with me. You were the first Genmen I met even though you were about a year advanced in human years. You were my friend then you transitioned, I followed you like a little rackknar looking for his best friend.

The crew always give me ribbing about that to, I convinced a couple of them that it wasn't the polite thing to do. Old man Spinelli got after me though when I popped one of his favorite little Genman in his mouth, when he spoke bad of you.

Yeah, he wasn't the gentlest person in the world but he kept this place together, since then I decided I would do the same for all those that lived on the Z1.

I think it would be a good time for you to take a shower before you get dressed, I'll help you to the shower and ready everything.

Thank you, Zach you are truly a friend, a very good friend.

Ben came back to the room with an extra-large chocolate malted and he was a little bit pale.

Sweetheart did everything go through and you had enough on the credit inquired Zach?

There was plenty on the credit?

Good thing you're sitting down Hamlisch, because almost passed out when I saw all the credit on this card. I don't know who this Mitchell Long is, but he is one very generous individual.

What you mean by that, what is there 1000 or 2000 credits?

No Zachariah Spinelli, Hamlisch; I need you to get a hold of yourself and realize what is to become of you. Mitchell left you 2 million credits on the card.

That can't be right, he was dressed in normal clothing nothing special about him. Why would he leave that kind of credit for me?

Could be because you are carrying his offspring and you are very important replied Zach.

Now that makes me even more inquisitive, who or what the MLE is on this business card Commented Ben.

I'll take that as me and the boys will look into the matter, retorted Zach.

All I ask is that you and the boys be very careful and respectful to anyone connected to the card.

Looked at Ben as if he were shocked, respectful are you saying that I am not respectful to others we been together for how long and you still don't know me yet?

Zachariah Spinelli, I know you and that's the reason I'm telling you to be respectful and I know you very well, now boys make sure your father is on his best behavior because not only is he representing the ranch but he is going into what might be the lion's den on Hamlisch's behalf.

Tim chuckled; does that mean we have to be respectful also dad?

Young man that means you and your brother Luther both have to be respectful. We cannot have any of this looking negatively upon Hamlisch or the ranch do I make myself perfectly clear?

Yes, dad we both understand and we both will be respectful as long as they are but if they step over the line, it is on big time.

Now while I get Hamlisch ready to go back to the ranch and settled back in his place the boys go ahead and take off Madison will stay here and watch over us.

Madison looked up; you mean I don't get to go also? I have to miss everything again?

Ben cut his eyes and looked at Madison. I will drive us myself back to the ranch go with the guys and please Madison; get them out of there and in safe condition should something break off.

Yes Sir Mr. Ben; you can count upon me to get them back safely.

Four guys, the city, one speeder what could possibly go wrong with this scenario.

My dear Ben, please give us a little bit of faith that we will do the right thing where Hamlisch is concerned. May you get him back to the clinic have him a checkup done and back to his house so that he can relax. Being older and this is his first time carry he's going to get tired a lot faster than a young carrier.

I'm well of that Zach. And I will make sure that he has proper nutrition and people to look in on him. Now you boys go on and take care of the business concerning Hamlisch and the child that he is now carrying.

Ben took a seat and waited on Hamlisch to finish his shower. This was going to be rough on the big guy, an un-expected pregnancy is always difficult at first but at his age 37 human years equivalent it was going to be a little touchier. He never wanted to take a mate to impregnate or be impregnated by due to his circumstances growing up. He felt that he could never be the parent that a child would ever need because he had no parental skills from his childhood.

Hamlisch just voice rang out from the bath; oh, hell no this can't be fucking happening already no damn way, shit.

Hamlisch is everything okay inquired Ben?

You're not going to believe this Ben, I can't fasten nor is it my pants up. My lower abdomen has already swollen thanks to that human that knocked me up.

Ben walked to the bathroom and sure enough there stood Hamlisch with the front of his pants unable to close nor zip due to the swelling in his lower abdominal area. He wanted to laugh but he knew better, it happens quite often that some Genman put on weight right away almost at the moment of conception. Hamlisch was no exception with his trim frame his lower abdominal region stuck out prominently.

What am I going to do I cannot walk around with them open?

Let me call Ms. Sophia for a little bit of assistance here. You are going to be one of those that shows early. I had hoped maybe with the bulk and your size of statue, you would be one that could hide for a while.

Ben took out his communicator and dialed Sophia's shop.

Good afternoon Mr. Ben how can I help you today?

Sophia; keep it quiet and listen to me. I need a pair of 34 and 36 waisted jeans by 38 inch long with stretch fronts. If you would bring those down to room 107 at the motor Lodge it will be greatly appreciated.

Yes, Sir I will I will also bring some undergarments with leak guards, what size top what I need to bring the young man?

You might as well go ahead and bring a 3X tall because from the looks of it he is going to swell prominently in the nectar gland area.

Give me 10 minutes and I'll be there Mr. Ben with several outfits, tell me is he light or heavy in his shoes?

Very heavy so, camouflage this was not expected to happen at all.

Okay, I will pick out a nice lineup for the expectant dad.

Thank you, Sophia, for everything and we will see you in about 10 minutes.

Hamlisch stood there and growled in discussed as he noticed his will right nectar gland was beginning to seep.

It's okay Hamlisch, it happens all the time. You would be surprised the number of mates that respond to their pregnant companion and start producing nectar. This is nothing unusual, you may have to pump more often than before but that brings in extra income, so it's a win-win situation.

Mr. Ben you don't understand I pump twice a month is all and then it's not anything of value. I can't be doing this.

You can and you will, it is part of your life now. You have been blessed to find your mate. You never thought it would happen because of the way that you were raised, but when the two of you met, I can guarantee you sparks flew are that would not have happened. Ben pointed at Hamlisch his lower abdominal area.

Hamlisch walked to the bed and plopped down and immediately regretted what he did. Damn him, I can't believe I'm still so sore.

Hamlisch number one it was your first time, your older and from the looks of everything he was quite amorous in that department.

I know Mr. Ben but why did he do that for so long?

Maybe he found something he liked, someone he liked and something he liked doing and he couldn't get enough of your vent. So just take it easy when we get back to the ranch and let everything heal. I want you to take off the rest of the week and next Monday returned to work on a modified schedule.

I can't tell the guys at work I'm packing. I'm the crew leader is not my job; my job is to be down and dirty in the ditches making sure everything's okay.

Well, that's going to change some especially when you start putting on weight everyone will know.

A knock come up on the door, it was Sonja with a bundle of clothing. She walked up to the bed placed the clothing bundle on the bed and walked over to Hamlisch and hugged his neck. I never would've expected this from you but when I saw you earlier with that blonde hunk, I knew something was up but I wasn't sure what.

So, you saw the two of them inquired Ben?

Yes, I did, and I'm a tell you right now I didn't think anybody could stand almost a head taller than Hamlisch but he did and this guy had muscles on top of muscles. So, I guess that you are in a family way now?

Yes ma'am, I don't know what to do but I need to hide it as long as I can, you understand?

Say no more Sonja's boutique will work its magic, I will get a supporter for your Girt because from the looks of it you are going to show early. Plenty of stretch fronts that can be designed so that they look natural. Binders so that your glands do not stick out prominently but eventually we and going to be able to hide anything.

I'm happy for you Hamlisch but oh I'm going to feel sorry for you when you try to push that big mother's offspring out with your size and his size together that baby is going to be huge and there ain't no way your vent is going to survive intact.

Yeah, I've been thinking about that, it's bad enough now just wait until it decides to make its way into the world my vent is going to rip wide open.

I've brought you some special undergarments with leak guards. They will help you a little bit control until you heal. The pants are in two different sizes that way you can graduate from one size to the next as the baby starts to develop, binders with leak pads for your glands and oversized shirts which are longer to help hide the developing child.

Hamlisch started to try on the clothing outfits that Sonja had brought him the 34's fit especially with the new reinforced stretch material fronts, the binders help regulate the size of his swollen glands and the shirts hung appropriately. So, everything was in order he could walk out of the Lodge without anyone being anymore suspicious of something happening.

Ben and Hamlisch went out to the speeder and departed the motor Lodge as Sonja walked back to her shop.

Zach leaned over to Madison who was driving toward the city. You can speed up just a little bit if you're so inclined. I would like to get this over sooner than later; I do not wish to spend any more time in the city that I have to.

Madison understood perfectly what Zach was talking about, and it pressed the accelerator a little closer to the floor increasing the speed of the speeder.

This move did not go unnoticed by the ones in the backseat either, they knew their father wasn't comfortable going to the city of humans, because of the way that he was treated as a child in the orphanage before running away. Tim reached up and laid his hand upon his father's shoulder in a gesture of support.

Zach responded by patting his son's hand and gently stroking it, thanking him for the gesture.

Madison drove into the city and headed to the address on the card. Zach didn't recognize the area anymore; it had been years since he had there. 801 E. Tavers Blvd wasn't the same gone was the building that once served as an orphanage and in its place was a wonderful park. Next to the park was the address on the card a newer style building in fact everything there was new.

Madison pulled into the parking lot of the building with a sign MLE on the front. There was a valet who helped open Zach's door and welcomed him. Welcome to MLE we will park your speeder please see the front desk for your appointment. Your party may join you.

Zach was a little taken back as were the boys. He didn't expect this kind of treatment, what was MLE?

Zach and the boys along with Madison walked up to the receptionist. I would like to see whoever is in charge about a situation, he held up the card.

Receptionist looked up and smiled, I will have the assistant in charge notified. One of our pages will help you find your destination.

Zach thanked the receptionist and they waited for the page's arrival.

The page understood their job and invited the party to follow him to the elevator so that he could show them to the main office for all their questions could be answered. He opened the double doors to the main office and ushered them inside.

Welcome to MLE; a very poised young man announced to Zach and his party, my name is Elton and I am in charge at this point in time. I'm sorry but the chairman is away on business.

Zach spoke in a very blunted tone. I don't know who you are or what this place is but I have a Card that belongs to someone here. It was left with one my charges and I want some answers.

Elton looked at the card and knew immediately what this meeting was about. May I get you gentlemen any refreshments, you must be famished.

That might be nice but I need some answers responded Zach.

Might I ask your name Sir so that I may address you properly?

Name is Zach Spinelli and the party that we are referring to that was injured by someone's actions is Hamlisch.

The chairman has filled me in on what has transpired and I do offer any amount of help that is needed but there was a previous engagement that he had to take care of.

And who is this chairman and what was so important that he had to leave?

Do you know what MLE is Sir?

That's why we're here for questions and answers, so far all I have is questions.

Tim walked up to his father and whispered, be nice and we will get more information Sir.

Zach understood what his son was saying and changed his tone a little bit.

First of all, Sir I would like to tell you what MLE is, it is Mitchell Long Enterprises we are a repair and supply company for the space port and beyond. Mr. Long believes in handling a lot of the off-world responsibilities personally. He was obligated to do a relay of supplies for the newcomers, it is tricky right now with a lot of the pirates attacking supply vessels.

Mr. Long left instruction should anyone come here to contact about information I should freely cooperate. And may I ask you said you had a charge that was injured? And how are you in charge of someone else may I ask so that I can get a better handle on the situation, that way I know what needs to be done.

Tim could see that his father was getting upset and decided to step up. My name is Tim Zachariah Spinelli my father and my dad own what is known as the Z1 ranch. Myself along with my brother here Luther run the day-to-day operations and management. We offer a safe haven, jobs and education to Genmen, Hybrid Genman, human hybrid, and humans that choose those as their mate's.

Elton smiled, and for that I thank you. I was raised here in the city in plain sight by my parents who are a mixed couple. Mr. Long also favors the Genman, he employees as many as he can possibly employ. I understand that he met someone while he was traveling, and they got along very well, so well in fact that he left him in a family way. This is not like Mr. Long at all, he has never been married nor even hooked up with a mate. His whole focus has been his long-lost little brother, he was there to follow up the lead when he met the one that he did.

His name is Hamlisch, and he is very special to me. He was at the ranch when I arrived at nine years old. He was two celebrations when we met and he has always been my friend responded Zach.

I understand Sir better than you think. Mr. Long took me in when I was in a delicate condition after an indiscretion. He has seen to it that my son has the best of everything education and all, in fact he has done so much for so many of us. He bought all the properties here on this street and rebuild everything. He tore down the old orphanage and built a beautiful remembrance park for his little brother who was placed there when he was six and Mr. Long was 10 years old and placed at a different orphanage. He has never seen him again, but he still follows up any lead he gets.

Luther had walked away from the conversation because something had caught his eye. It was a display on the wall. It was different photos from a different time, one of two little boys together and then progressed to only one young man's photos. He knew this photo or at least part of the photo. He motioned for Tim to come to where he was standing.

Do you see what I see brother?

I'm not sure what you see Luther, just a collection of photos.

Look at the old photo of the two boys together, look at the younger one on the right. Does that photo look familiar, have you seen it anywhere else?

Tim slipped his communicator out and took a photo of the picture on the wall. He sent it to Ben and asked him had he ever seen this photo before?

A minute or so went by when a message came back. Where are you at and where did you take that photo.

Tim messaged back his dad, it is a collection of photos on the wall at MLE main office. Who is in that photo dad?

Tim's communicator started to trill; dad give me just a second to get to a private location. Father, can you handle things here for just a second while Luther and I step away we need to talk to dad?

You may just don't be long, tell your dad that everything is fine here we're just getting into some information.

Tim walked out into the outer office along with Luther and he placed his communicator on speaker.

Dad no shouting, we're still at the offices here at MLE which stands for Mitchell Long Enterprises. Do you recognize anything about that photo?

Look at your phone I'm sending you what your father has in the family album. It is the same photo with the exception of there is only one child his photo, the other one has been torn off. Who is the other young boy in the photo?

If I'm not wrong that would be Mitchell Long himself as a young boy along with his kid brother.

The communicator went silent as Ben dropped his.

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Coming soon The Z-1 Ranch P-139. Sorry this chapter took so long, been on the mend from some Health/Heart/Parkinson's issues.

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