The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-142 CGW©

Sampson was in his room getting used to the surroundings when Franklin knocked on his door.

Good evening, Sir Franklin announced as he opened the door. I am told that your presence is requested in the private reading room. There are a few things that should be discussed with you by the family some information has become available.

Did they find out what happened in town?

I'm sorry Sir I am not at liberty to discuss that information with you Sir that is a private family matter between you and the Spinelli's. They like for individuals to have privacy so that you will never be embarrassed or put on the spot should it come to be known by general knowledge.

Well, I wasn't for sure which outfit I should wear, do you mind helping because I don't know anything about these kinds of affairs.

Yes, I would be glad to help you Sampson, it is okay if I address you by your first name or do you have a last thing that you prefer?

Sampson would be very pleasing to me since all my old farm I was only known as A-1 and my other friend who grew up together was known as A-2. I hope that they can help me, the Spinelli's that is.

Rest assure Mr. Sampson, Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben will do everything possible to make sure that your friend is okay. They do not like anyone to be forced to do anything that they don't freely give themselves of. That's why this meeting has been called together in your behalf. Here let's match up a few things so that you look appropriate when you are announced.

Franklin helped Sampson match up the suit of clothing that was proper dining attire. He showed Sampson how to tame his wavy hair so that it laid down properly and didn't stick up. He also burst him in the proper use of hair gels. When he was through with Sampson the young man was very appealing to the eye.

Shall we go now Sir? I will show you where is your presence is requested.

They walked to the private reading room and Franklin knocked on the door and made his announcement that Mr. Sampson had arrived for the meeting.

Sampson was very timid, but Ben was not about to let that stand in his way as he walked up to the young man and gave him a hug. Sampson welcome to your new home, welcome to the Z1 family. I am Ben and with my mate Zach we try our best to keep this place running that's why we have I two oldest sons helping us. I would like for you to meet Tim and his mate Mason and our oldest Luther and his mate who is also the foreman of the construction warehouse Robbie. This is Tim's son Timothy and his mate Gorka, the other young lady here is Monica she is alone tonight since her mate and soon to be father of their child Eddie is indisposed due to biological conditions that prevent him from going out in public.

Thank you very much Mr. Ben. I'm sorry but I am not well-versed in proper I believe what it's called etiquette. On my old farm we did not have much and what we did the farm manager use to his enjoyment.

You will find that it is different here, your room is upstairs and until we locate your friend in the two of you can settle in as roommates in a cottage until you meet appropriate mates and start your own families. It bothers me the way that things happened before you arrived here, my husband and I have spoken and appropriate steps will be taken to make sure that everyone involved is protected and everyone that was involved will make amends.

Zach cleared his throat; we have Dr. Matt and Rupert Sterling from the clinics here tonight so that we can discuss with you what transpired prior to arriving here at the ranch.

Dr. Rupert would you like to fill the young man in with some of your findings?

Thank you very much Mr. Zach, Sampson would you like to have a seat please because some of the findings might disturb you and they might not but I don't want anything to startle you.

Sampson took a seat and had a worried look on his face.

It's not bad, it was done without your permission but you are not permanently harmed.

Doc, you got me a little worried now, what happened?

You were a victim without a doubt, you were bashed on your skull as you entered your motel room. It caused a lot of swelling and a good size knot but no permanent damage. The offending party and I call and the offending party because you were not given the opportunity to say yes or no. Restrained you and ripped everything off of you. We found plenty of evidence and DNA samples to locate the person that did this to you.

Okay is he going to be brought up so that he can explain himself?

Not at this time and let me say why. There was a lot of issues with this individual, he has recently given birth and was waiting for his cycle to start. Everyone was being cautious and watching him when he was left alone with the infants for two hours, while his mate took care of some business. They returned home he was gone for three hours when he returned, he had no idea he had even been gone.

This does not excuse what he did by taking something from you that should have had permission. But when post-delivery cycles come own for some hybrid mixed individuals they have no knowledge of their actions.

He restrained you and while you were out, he helped himself to your genetic material so that he could carry once again. He has no idea what happened, he has no idea that he is already carrying another child. He thinks he's coming back into cycle any time so he has sequestered himself to lock up at the residence that he shares with his mate and the recently birthed children.

Sampson had a blank look on his face, you mean he has no idea what he did?

Precisely, and he will go off the deep end when he finds out that he is expecting because it's not something that he ever planned to happen the first time or this time. It's genetically encoded in him to reproduce.

Ben patted Sampson's hand, okay we have a little time before we get into what he did or he didn't do. You are going to be a father without a doubt, you have first option to raise the child by yourself. He will have to be bonded so that the child will know both parents, but other than that he will not be in the child's life. That is up to you Sampson.

Sampson lowered his head, and thought. I have no idea who I am or where I come from, that's not something I want a child of mine to ever go through. The only person that I have ever known in my life is Drayga are known on the ranch as A-2. I want to make sure that he's okay because he wasn't acting correctly when I ran, I thought he was going to come with me but for some reason he said he didn't feel like running to go ahead without him.

Monica smiled at Sampson; she realized this young man was nothing more than a gentle giant. He wasn't going to hurt Eddie, but Eddie would have to come to reality and realize what he did to this young man.

Zach was getting to the point he was trying to be proper. Let's table this discussion for the night, we know that things happened and things will evolve in the future. But tonight is Sampson's night, tonight is Sampson's first night of the rest of his life here on the Z1. And I suggest that we retire to the dining room so that we can show our guest exactly how we treat family.

Franklin opened the doors to the private study and all those who were inside came out to join those who were waiting. Sonja and Ty were waiting in the main gallery, she was all smiles when she saw the young man.

There you are again my handsome friend, welcome to the family I would like for you to meet my husband this is Ty.

Ty put out his hand and shook Sampson's. Welcome to the family, I hope that you find everything that you ever need here. I work in the main office I work with all the computer systems any kind of technology that you wish to discuss or learn just feel free to get a hold of me. I believe that were going to have a very close future together.

Sampson shook his hand. I will need all the help I can get to learn technology as you call it because we didn't have it at our farm. It was only reserved for the farm owner and manager.

Don't worry about around here, what I can't teach you we can get you into a class in the evening after you finish working so that you can catch up with your education and technology.

I am allowed to go to school?

Very much so responded Sonja, and what they can't teach you my love your family will and that's all of us. Before we get too much into the meal and other discussions, I would like to say something.

Everyone was all ears this one you didn't speak that much at formal dinners.

Ben looked at her, okay go right ahead is there something wrong?

No but it about seven months there's gonna be something very right in our household. Ty and I are going to be parents, I'm pregnant.

Ty looked at Sonja, you're what?

We are pregnant that's exactly what I said. So, get ready to be a father, Ty Spinelli.

Everyone got really excited and everyone wanted to hug Sonja. Ty on the other hand was about three shades lighter than he normally would be. Matt realized the young man was going down when he grabbed him.

Luther chuckled; I want to see his butt in the delivery room. Every pain that you have he's going to have right along with you because he a lightweight.

Matt broken ampule and placed under Ty's nose to bring him back to consciousness. Just take it easy and we will get you a chair, you need to get your bearings my young man.

Well, I guess I might as well break it to everybody else announced Luther. Robbie and I are also expecting but not at the same time as Sonja and Ty. I'm already four months along. Sorry Robbie, you just need to be a little more cautious. I know we discussed this but sometimes nature has its own plans, remember the condom that popped. Yep, it happened.

Well looks like we need a good meal. Franklin, could you please tell the chef and the servers that we are ready for dinner announced Zach.

Yes Sir Mr. Zach, I will be back momentarily and I will make sure that the staff knows that you are ready to be served.

Monica asked Sampson if he would care to set beside her since they were both without partners at the table.

Sampson thanked her in agreed and helped her with her chair.

Wow good-looking and has manors, this is one young man that's not going to stay on the single side of lifelong. But remember don't settle for just anyone. You deserve someone as special as you to spend your life with.

I'm not special, I was just able to run fast enough to get away.

Zach's phone rang a special ring, he knew that it was Angela Torres's call that he had been waiting on. I'm very sorry I need to take this call very quickly; it means a lot to several people I do apologize.

Ben had a concerned look on his face, he knew the ring tone. It could mean something very important or it could be something very bad.

Zach wasn't gone long when he returned and nodded his head toward Ben.

Franklin we're gonna need an adjoining room upstairs if you don't mind later this evening. Dr. Matt you and Rupert will need to see a patient as soon as he arrives. But at this time let us enjoy our food.

Ben leaned over; is everything okay?

Everything is fine there's been a development but we have a guest arriving later. He will need special attention due to unforeseen circumstances. We will talk about this shortly.

The meal was being served and it was fabulous, the cooks had outdone themselves and Sampson was very impressed. He had a solemn look on his face.

Monica leaned over; it will be okay. I know Mr. Zach he will move mountains to make sure someone is safe. That ring you heard was from the GBI that means they carried out a removal of protection.

I don't understand, what do you mean removal of protection?

Monica looked at Zach and tilted her head.

Sampson, you need to know this now that you've had most of your meal. After you were found and your story was investigated. There was a raid that was carried out on your old farm, there were some found in not so good condition but others were okay. Drayga is doing fine, he was a little confused but preliminary medical was given and he is in the process of being transported here now.

Why would he need medical was he hurt?

No but due to certain conditions all precautions were being taken. The farm manager and owner now under arrest, you are their saving grace for the rest of the farm.

Everybody is going through medical assessments, Drayga is in route here to the main medical facility then he will come to the main house to be with you. We will make available a three-bedroom cottage for you both.

Something doesn't sound right here and I'm not trying to sound ungrateful but what are you not saying?

Sampson, take it from me sometimes things happen that we had no knowledge of, and we have to make choices. Drayga had to make a choice when you ran. He stayed behind so that you could escape because in his condition he could not run, believe me the farm manager and owner will pay dearly for what they did. I on my word as Ben Spinelli will never let anyone come to any danger. But you have to have an open mind.

When will he arrive may I ask?

It will either be very late, or very early in the morning. Dr. Matt will be his attending physician, he needs to complete checkup and then we will all sit down and discuss everything. But you need to realize that your friend is safe. The two of you grew up together and your closest family that anyone could be so it is what it is because of things that happened that were beyond either one of your controls.

Tim cleared his throat and began to speak; Sampson have you ever heard of group called the consortium mentioned on your old farm?

I remember some of the older speak about that name. Said they were always up to no good anything they involve themselves with was no good. Why what did they have to do with the farm?

Zach took over; the GBI is still in the process of ascertaining how involved they were. There were things going on at that farm behind everyone's back. Things that should never take place, they were using the people of the farm for experimentation.

What kind of experiments?

They were trying to get the purity level up, they wanted to produce an ultimate breeder so that they could start a program for the Royals.

So how would you get an ultimate breeder, I've never heard of that?

Well, it's like this you take two class I alpha's and you breed them back to each other. So, each alpha is carrying another alpha's child. They were trying to get two ultimate breeders. Prior to your departure you were scheduled to be bred. You would not have known anything about it until he started to gain weight. Dr. Rupert could you please explain it to everyone here how things happen.

Yes, Mr. Zach I will put it into the terms where everyone can understand. Sampson a class I breeder is given genetic manipulating medications. They're given in the form of vitamins and sometimes inoculations or injections. When you are given a test to make sure that your levels are at their highest both alphas are given separate shots. One is a conception shot and the other is a genetic breeding shot.

We never had anything like that at the farm.

You would've never known it, in fact I found traces of the chemical in your bloodstream. You were used as genetic material so that another could conceive a perfect breeder child. When it was determined that the child was up to a certain point, they would in turn give the other breeder a shot to make it hyper fertile so that you would be impregnated with the child so that two perfect breeder offspring for the Royals would be born.

Was a good thing that someone broke this up before anything like that could happen.

Sampson you need to think about this with an open mind, your genetic material was harvested, the reason Drayga couldn't escape with you is because he is heavy with child.

He looked just fine he couldn't be carrying anything, he's a class I alpha just like me. You have to have something crossed up.

Ben smiled; Sampson they are taking extra precaution with Drayga because he is in fact four months into his gestation with child. This is where we need to really think about this, he didn't ask to be impregnated, neither did the father of the child ask to have his genetic materials used. But the consortium does not play by the rules. They are blood thirsty vindictive evil cruel people. We're just glad we got it shut down.

What about the father of the child, where did he go and what is he doing?

Drayga will explain all of that to you when he gets here. But right now, know that your friend is safe and he will get the best medical treatment we have two offer anyone. Dr. Matt and Dr. Rupert will take care of him and the child that he is carrying.

I don't feel so good right now, voiced Sampson.

Monica looked at him; you know when I don't feel so good and things are worrying on me, I like a big slice of triple chocolate cake by the cook. Why don't we both get a piece and take our time eating it. I'm sure that Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben can take care of everything, we need to go out to the meditation garden that way we can have a seat and relax. Who knows we could always get a malted.

Sampson looked at her, make it double chocolate extra-large?

You're talking my kind of language now responded Monica.

Excuse me did you say extra-large double chocolate malted, put Ms. Sonja's name on one of those things and I'll join you because my feet are swollen and they hurt in these shoes. Besides, we got a lot to talk about since our children will be growing up together, we need to make a few plans.

Franklin smiled; I will place your order and bring it out to the meditation garden. Please go enjoy yourselves. I will take care of everything.

Everyone stood up, Sampson left the room flanked by Sonja and Monica headed to the gardens.

Zach looked at Ben, he's going to have a hard time especially when he realizes the child is he is, even though he had no control over what happened he will still feel guilt over it.

And what are we going to about Eddie, and the child that he is now carrying by Samson. Once again Sampson was never asked if he wished to become a parent. It was just done to him without his consent.

Dad don't worry about this Luther and I have this handled. We will totally set up the house for Sampson, Drayga and the two children that will arrive. The house must be made a home. They need to know that the entire Z1 is there for them in their time of need.

This will be a family affair; everyone will be included and it is going to be okay I appreciate you boys stepping up for the family. You have your father's and my total cooperation and trust. Replied Ben.

Drayga was beginning to panic as Angela started to fasten the restraints of his seat for the transport to the Z-1. Please stop, I don't know you I don't understand what's going on and why are you doing this?

Angela stopped everything that she was doing and went down to her knees and looked up at the Genman. Calm down and look at my communicator, here is Sampson he is at this time at the Z1 ranch with others who are taking care of him. He knows that you were coming but he has still not fully recognized what took place between you and him. He knows that you are with child but he still hasn't come to grips with in his mind that it's his child that you carry. This is something that the two of you are going to have to work through.

I didn't ask for this I didn't know about it was done to me with out.

I know that Drayga and that's what the GBI does, the organization that I work for helps right the wrong that the consortium does.

The Z1 is a place where everyone is welcome, the Spinelli's take care of each other along with all of the misfits from the human world and that human world that exist. They give back to those who have nothing and make them productive and loved members of society.

What will happen to the child that I carry?

Nothing's going to happen to the child, when it's time to be birthed you will go to the medical facility at the ranch and you will be there surrounded by loved ones and the doctors you will birth your child. You will bond with your child and you will be able to carry your child home to be raised in a loving environment by you and Sampson. I know that you two are not a couple this is something that was done to you but the child is innocent from his parents. He will be like no others in recent history. He will have the opportunity to be educated and have a life free of entrapments.

Drayga started to settle down, can I see the moving photo of my friend?

Let me finish strapping you in and I'll take a seat beside you, I will hold your hand through the journey and soon you and Sampson will be together. The first couple of days you will stay at the main house. The Spinelli's have a room for Sampson in a room for you so that you both can have your privacy. But you will you side-by-side that way you will still be close to each other. And get ready for some of the best meals you have ever had, the chef at the main house and the baker are second to none. When you get to know the Z1 you will love it, my son and I love it.

You have children?

Yes, Drayga I have a son who is so very special to me. His name is Abraham but I called him Abe for short and he likes that. Being raised by a human mother was a challenge for us both but I made a promise to his dad on his deathbed that I would watch after the boy and raise him to be an honorable young man. He will soon be in transition and we will discuss as a family the future of him in the community.

He wants to get a job and wants to be productive, I on the other hand want him to stay in college and be fully educated I would love for him to follow in my footsteps in the GBI so that we could show others what Genmen are capable of. It's not because I raised him and I'm human it's because I know what he can do given the chance.

You're not what I have heard humans are, you are different.

I only have my eyes opened up, there are plenty of humans, hybrids and Genmen walking through life with blinders on and they cannot see what's around them only what's directly in front. But slowly we will get them to see the amazing world as it can be.

There was a little bump as the landing shuttle took off, Drayga took a deep breath and grabbed a hold of the farm on the seat.

It's just the landing gear retracting, will be up in the air and to the ranch before you know it. Mr. Ben said that this is the way that you should arrive, first class to see the rest of your life.

Sampson was enjoying the malted with Monica and Sonja. I'm a little nervous, what if I say the wrong thing to Drayga and it upsets him. He wasn't acting normal when I last saw him.

Carrying a child can do that to people responded Sonja. I know that Ty sometimes has to walk on eggshells around me or I almost take his head off. The doctors told me expecting a hybrid child being a human is different but with Ty having hybrid blood within him it helps even more.

If it hadn't been for Eddie being in his condition, I probably would've decked his ass a couple times responded Monica, he can be so infuriating.

May I ask if they ever located the father so that he can be made aware of the child yet?

Sonja took Sampson's hand in hers, have you heard anything that we've been talking about other than he is expecting and the child needs his parents?

I still don't get that; you talk like you know who the father is?

Sonja started again; I know Dr. Matt tried to explain a few things but they were not quite as clear as they could be. To get a pure child you must start out with two alpha one parents one will take the role of the father and the other one will take the role of that dad. Drayga is the dad because he is carrying the child. Are you following me?

Yes, I understand that?

The other alpha was given an injection that basically erases his memory of the events that transpired between him and the one that carries the child who is Drayga. You and Drayga were the only class I alphas on the farm so if he is carrying the child guess who the father is?

Sampson had a sudden moment of realization, and he turned white and dropped his malted on the ground. I didn't do that I couldn't do that to my friend, he is more of a brother to me he's my only family.

Monica wrapped her arm around Sampson's wide shoulder, that's the reason the consortium used the drugs that they did on both of you. They knew that if both of you were on cycle at the same time there would never be a conception no life with ever be created by the joining of you two because it wouldn't have happened.

I hurt him, I hurt my best friend how could've I have done that and not remember something like that?

Ben walked up and took a knee in front of Sampson. Because my son, the consortium is just that corrupt. They don't have any concerns over what they make anyone do as long as they get the results that they wish. In the child that Drayga carries with in his body is yours yes, but it's also his, a life that was created together. All that child asks in life is that it be loved no matter how they came to be. It will be different between the two of you, because both of you need to think of the child. You will still be the best of friends with one exception, a child that you two share.

Will he be used when he transitions?

He will become who he chooses to become, if he wants to be a doctor, someone in the law enforcement of the GBI, a lawyer or someone that works and tills in the field. It is up to him but the two of you will have a great influence on him. Everything is available here at the Z1 ranch so that he will become the person that he is destined to become not what someone else wishes for him. Ben looked up; I think I hear the air speeder coming in for a landing.

What does that mean inquired Sampson?

Sonja chuckled, that my great young man means precious cargo is on board and will soon arrive here at the Z1. Yes, Drayga is coming home.

Where will we stay, I have no home?

Zach cleared his throat, for the time being Franklin is readying another room upstairs next to yours. You and Drayga will have separate rooms but they will be joined by a common door so that you two young men can be near each other.

I cannot ask that of you Sir. I am the one that has put you in an imposition.

Young man I will not have any talk like that around this home, friends and family are never an imposition. Your home that you will share with Drayga and the babies when they arrive, will be ready in a couple of days. That job was given to Luther and Tim to complete. I don't know what is going to look like but it will be done with taste.

We're simple don't need anything fancy. We've always had nothing in our quarters. A couple of chairs beds to sleep and a facility out back of the quarters that everyone shares.

Well get ready, we are not that rustic here. You will have a place fitting to raise a child. Plus, you'll have good neighbors and family.

Let's go out and meet the lander. I imagine Angela is ready to meet you and I can guarantee you someone else is ready to see you. He's more worried about you than himself, it's a genetic coding that happens to individuals when they carry.

They departed the garden and went to the new landing pad. The shuttle was just touching down. Sampson was nervous, Zach and Ben flanked him to show him support.

The loading ramp extended from the shuttle and the pilot opened the door. The first person out was Angela directly behind her was a large individual being helped down the ramp by the pilot and copilot.

Sampson was so excited to see his best friend that he rushed toward the shuttle, yelling out Drayga's name.

Drayga was embarrassed by his condition and lowered his head as his friend rushed to greet him.

Sampson stopped directly in front of Drayga and placed his hand under his chin and lifted it up. You have nothing to be fearful or ashamed of my friend, this is something we will get through together. I understand why you could not follow me now two weeks ago when I ran. But we are together and here on the Z1 everything will be fine for us. Now let's go to the garden so that we make sit and catchup on everything. You are among friends now.

Drayga struck an imposing sight at 7'6" in height together next to the 7'8" Sampson they made a pair that no one would ever want to mess with.

Sampson walked up to Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben; I would like to introduce my best friend to you. Drayga this is Mr. Ben and Mr. Zach together they own the Z1 ranch, for the next few days we will be staying in the main house as their guest.

I can ask anyone to stay with them in my shape.

Ben looked at the young man, complain all you want Franklin has your room already prepped. You have a plate standing by in the kitchen prepared by the chef for your nourishment. Agent Torres you also have supper waiting for you plus a guest will be joining you.

I really need to get home and check on the boy Mr. Ben. After I give you my report I should be at home.

A voice came from the back of the crowd; and pass up a meal at the main house mom not on your life. This is a very seldom event that I get invited out to the main house and you are going to run this for me. The boy come running up to his mom and hugged her, granted he was over a head taller than Angela herself; he was still her little boy.

We will see about staying for supper Abraham, first we need to get Drago somewhere he can sit down and relax.

Abraham looked at the tall Genman that had just exited the shuttle, he walked up to Drayga and extended his arm. Might I help you to the meditation garden so that you can relax. You have all a lot to get use to here on the Z1. I'm out for summer and if you need anyone to show you and Sampson around consider me your personal guide.

Angela looked at her son, okay who are you and what have you done with my son Abraham?

Mom, you have taught me well, and you have always told me to look after those others who need help themselves. Plus, I still have a few things I need but we can talk about that later.

As the group made their way back to the meditation garden everybody introduced themselves to Drayga.

Drayga is it okay if we discussed what went on at the farm before you departed?

Yes, please a lot has taken place since Sampson ran off. He needs to hear it all.

Angela took out her paperwork and started to brief everyone. Upon arrival made contact with subject number one. GBI gain control of the entire location. During examinations all 47 additional adults were found to be impregnated 1 to 2 weeks duration. Many were despond it and upset with their conditions. Farm manager attempted to depart the location he was placed under arrest and will be quarantined and questioned as the farm has been closed. All 47 adults and their offspring have been relocated to different locations owned by the Z1 and Hawthorne ranches. Another successful closure of a consortium facility. Facility is scheduled to be destroyed.

I don't understand how did everyone on the ranch get impregnated questioned Sampson?

They brought in 4-class one breeders from different locations and they prepped everyone with pheromones and hormones to bring them into cycles and they were all impregnated. They were getting ready to do a massive move of all the adults. We got there just in time, the farm manager will not be going anywhere anytime soon, the GBI has a very secure location for him and all of the workers that were at that location.

Abraham motioned for Mr. Ben to come to the side so that they could talk.

Yes, young man how can I help you?

Mr. Ben, I want you to have a talk with mom. I will transition within six months and I plan on going to school and staying to myself. I will be an adult, but she still has the need to be a mom. Could you check and see if there are any Orphans that we could match up, I want a little brother and mom needs another child at home. She does so much better when she's caring for someone. I've brought it up to her a couple of times but she says I am all that she needs. What happens if I meet someone and if we leave the ranch to start a life somewhere else. Not that I'm going to do that but things happen in life. I'm not ready to carry anyone's child ever, so I'll be looking for a carrier myself.

Mr. Zach and I have already spoke about this matter, we can see the signs and your mom is having a few bad days here and there. Just let us take care of this.

Thank you, Mr. Ben you are, the greatest.

Angela walked up; and what are the two of you planning may I ask?

Nothing mom I was just discussing with Mr. Ben my furthered education. I have a lot more to learn and more programs to take at the University once I transition. I might even go into the city to get a different perspective from their university.

That we will talk about young man, living in the city is nothing like this ranch there are so many people there that will mean to do you no good.

And that means there are many people that will get a fat lip if they approach me the wrong way mother, that you taught to me about self-preservation and protection.

He has you there Angela replied Ben, you taught your son will. You have instilled into him a great sense of respect and responsibility. I think that we will be able to accommodate him in any way that he needs to finish his education. In the next step would be finding a mate and starting his own family. You do realize what that means?

That is not something I wish to discuss at this time and no time in the near future. He is still my baby no matter how old he gets; anybody wants a piece of his heart will have to deal with this one first.

That's what we all say hand our children do what they wish Angela, just realize that it's coming eventually.

Like I said I'm not even think that far in the future. Not to sound ungrateful but if we don't hurry up and eat something I just might start eating your roses.

Let me get a hold of Franklin and make sure that the meal is ready. Ben picked up his communicator and called Franklin and they spoke.

Excuse me may I have your attention please announced Ben, if we could proceed into the main dining room a lavish meal has been prepared for us and our special guest. So shall we proceed inside.

Everyone walked into the main house and proceeded directly to the dining room where a formal dinner had been set up for everyone.

Drayga was a little confused when he saw everything sitting on the table, Abraham walked up to him and gently whispered. Don't worry I've got your back, here we watch out for each other and you and Sampson have nothing to worry about. If you don't know what something is just asking and I will have no problem explaining it.

Could you set next to me at the table? I know Sampson means well but sometimes we don't always think things through.

He will set on your left and I shall sit on your right, mom will set next to me and miss Sonja will sit next to Sampson. You will have nothing to worry about Drayga, I have a feeling that we're going to become friends. As soon as you get your communicator, I will show you how it operates and place into the Rolodex my number so that I'm just a phone call away.

Zach leaned over to Angela, seems that you have raised a proper young man in Abraham. He will do well in life.

Yes, he will, but he's growing up so fast three years is not enough to have with him.

Opportunities happen, we just need to believe Angela.

Alton was working late when there was a ruckus at the front desk. The doors to the office flew open and a large man walked in.

Brad Blasingame was a bully at best. I want my son you damn freak he announced.

Alton stood up to address the man; I don't understand what you're talking about Sir what do you mean you want your son?

You know exactly what I'm talking about freak, I will my fucking son now.

I'm at a loss, I don't understand we have no children here at the company. Mitchell Long Corporation is a multinational business. Mr. Long is gone at this time and I'm watching the business for him but we have no children here.

Don't play stupid with me you damn freak. I'm talking about the child that you birthed, my child I want my son now you Muther Fucker.

Alton hit the security button; I don't know you I'm sorry but you are mistaken.

Might've been drunk but I wasn't that drunk, took that hot little vent New Year's night and busted it wide open. Everybody knows what happens when you crack open a new one especially if your human, so I want my son.

Alton was horrified, the man was indeed huge and could hurt him if he saw fit.

I'm sorry Sir, I don't know your name but my son is not here. This is my job and he's not here.

Name is Brad Blasingame and don't fucking try to snowball me. Get the kid here now or I'm going to start tearing you from limb to limb.

The security staff was in the office in seconds of the altercation started and they placed Brad Blasingame on the floor very abruptly. He began to holler and shout obscenities at everyone.

If you will just take a minute Sir and relax, I'm sure that we can talk through this. But my son is not here nor will he be here, and as far as I know I have no idea who his father is.

He's my damn son and I'm telling you to get the boy here and now, I've got a court order demanding the exchange of parental control. Now let me up off this floor before I own everything here, you don't know who you're fucking with, you miserable piece of shit.

The security staff did not let up on Brad, they kept him pinned to the floor just for their own safety.

Alton quickly called the only person he could think of that could help.

Zach picked up his communicator; Alton is everything okay?

No Sir Mr. Zach everything is not okay. A man come barging in I've got him restrained by security staff at this moment he claims he has a court order demanding exchange of parental control over Hunter. I've never seen him before I don't know who he is, he said his name is Brad Blasingame and he is Hunter's father.

Where's the boy at Alton?

He's not here he's with a friend for the weekend, I need help now.

Don't worry we are on our way; backup is on the way.

Tim, Angela let's go emergency in the city. Ben call Ed and Carter see if they are in the city, tell them Alton has major problems and needs our help. The boy is in danger. I'll explain more as we are in route we need to get there fast Angela.

The meal was going great until this happened and everybody scattered. Ben frantically started to dial Alton's number; it went to voice mail. He hung up and redialed it three more times before Alton answered.

Alton; Zach and Tim along with Angela from the GBI are on their way, what the hell is happening?

A man barged in here, he's demanding my son be given to him. He claims he is the father and he has a court order Relinquishing parental custody and control over to him. I will not lose my son Mr. Ben.

No, you will not, any claims over that boy should have been made prior to his second celebration or they are non-valid. Ed and Carter Hawthorne are in route to your location from the medical center. Let this character bow up to Ed Hawthorne if he thinks he's big enough because he will not like the end results.

Angela called her boss Tony Corday and apprise him of what was going on at Mitchell Long offices and that help was needed from the GBI for a parent who was being threatened with child separation.

It took Tony Corday about two seconds before he saw red and he was out of the office with 10 agents on his heels. He knew Mitchell and Alton well and thought the world of Hunter, no sleazy slimy no Dicked Muther Fucker was going to come in and separate Alton from his son. He didn't give a damn what some piece of paper said by some sniveling store-bought judge, when it came to Genmen rights and custody rights it was a whole new ballgame.

Tony arrived at the offices of Mitchell Long, the place was in quite a disarray and someone was lying on the floor with six security guards on top of him. He was not being quiet by no means, Tony motioned one of his agents who placed a piece of tape over the offending party's mouth to quiet him.

Alton are you okay and what about the boy?

Mr. Corday I am fine, and the boy is not here he's out with a friend for the day. I'm so glad that I let him go visit I wouldn't want him to see any of this.

I agree, now as far as this POS is concerned who is he?

Here's a piece of paper that he threw at me, it is some kind of court document stating for me to relinquish all claims to said minor child to the biological father. I still don't know who he is but he claims to be my son's father.

Tony looked at the man on the floor and instructed the security staff to pick him up and placed him in a chair and make sure he was secured.

Tony read the document and all seemed to be in place except for the fact that it was out of the statutes of limitation for all claims.

Tony walked up to the man and ripped the tape from his mouth causing him to yelp.

The man started to yell when Tony glared at him. Shut your yap and listen to me. In the matter of the minor child listed here on this so-called legal document, it isn't worth the paper that is written on. For one thing all claims regarding parental custody must go through the GBI, no court has jurisdiction over any child born to a Genman, hybrid Genman or hybrid human.

The second portion of the problem is that the other parental figure in this case has no knowledge of you. So, tell me exactly why you think that you are the father of a child that is in the because the of his dad?

Because I fucked that little piece of trash, forgot the fucking condom and knocked the bitch up took me a long time to find him and together the information I needed.

Why didn't you just approach him in a civilized manner and discuss what your claims were against him and the child?

It was a long night I was drunk he was drunk and we fucked in the alley. Woke up the next morning with a hangover and an idea of what happened. Took a while for the investigators to locate him.

Back it up there Blasingame, everything was going okay until you said one thing?

What the fuck was that?

The fact that Alton was drunk? How in the hell did that happen because Genmen don't drink they know that consuming alcohol can be detrimental and even fatal in certain instances?

So, I spiked this fucking drink at the bar, what the hell does that matter?

When it comes to attempted murder, it matters a lot Mr. Brad Blasingame.

I didn't try to kill anybody, just loosen him up a little bit he was wound up.

Corday gave instructions to his agents to take the offender to the headquarters of the GBI and to lock him up until father notice.

You don't know who I am, my father will come to my rescue and you will lose your job, Brad hollered as he was being taken from the building.

Alton was very nervous, am I in trouble?

No Alton replied Tony, you are not in trouble. That one that was just taken out here will be in the courts for a while. I suggest that the boy be sent away for a while until things cool off.

Zach, Tim and Angela arrived just as Tony had finished speaking.

He can stay out at the ranch if need be. We will watch after him until his dad comes to visit on the weekends. Somebody out there is missing him very much.

Alton walked up to Zach and wrapped his arms around him hugging him and thanking him. I did not mean for this to happen but I did know who else to call thank you for showing up.

That's what families for, we support each other when times dictate. Now where is Hunter at?

He is out with a friend and his family at the mall and they should be arriving here anytime. I'm so glad he wasn't here when this took place.

Dad, what's going on is everything all right dad are you okay? Hunter's voice rang out as he hollered for his dad.

I'm here in the main office please come on in, I'm okay.

Dad what happened, why would somebody do this?

Hunter, please have a seat and while your uncle Zach is here, we going to have to talk.

Someone showed up earlier and he was quite upset, making demands and decided to do a little furniture rearranging.

What happened, and who was it?

His name is not that important but he was making claims that he was your father. With him he had a court document and he was demanding your release to him.

Hunter's eyes opened, that's not gonna happen he should've been in my life a long time ago if he wanted me.

No, it's not going to happen, but I do need you to listen to me. Temporarily I need you to go to the Z1 and stay with Xander, I'm sure he would not mind your presence in his life in fact he would enjoy it.

But why dad if I don't want to go, he has no claim?

Hunter, I don't know what's going to happen, this will be a court battle but we will have the law on our side. I just need to make sure that you're safe and far away from this individual is possible. I need you to go with Angela and pack a bag so that you may return. I'll be out there this weekend and we can sit down and discuss this fully.

I'm not sure I need to leave you here?

Tony spoke up, Hunter don't worry about your dad, I will have two agents here with him at all time. They will be assigned to your dad and will not leave his side until this matter is over. Agent Torres will be checking up on you while you're at the ranch, your uncle Zach will watch after you along with every member of the Z1 ranch. You are in good hands young man.

I need to make a phone call; I need to contact Xander and notify him that his help is needed.

Go ahead Alton, I'm sure Xander will have no problem.

Alton picked up his communicator off the desk and dialed Xander's number.

Xander realized his number it was as his phone rang, hello sweet cheeks and how can I help you Xander answered.

Alton smiled and lightly chuckled, you never give up do you?

Nope and I never will, how may I be of service?

I need you to listen Xander it's very important. Hunter is coming out to the ranch and I need you to watch over him until I arrive. I'll explain everything else once I arrive but please keep my son safe.

Alton what's up, I don't like the tone in your voice.

I'll explain all of that later but I just need to know that Hunter will be safe with you.

I'll guard the boy when my life, you know I think of them as a son and nobody will ever lay a finger on him but I need to make sure that you're safe too.

I'm fine, I have protection but Hunter needs you on his side.

Always and forever responded Xander. When will he arrive or do I need to come pick him up?

Transportation has already been arranged, Mr. Zach along with Tim and agent Angela Torres will bring Hunter out to the ranch. Mr. Zach has been authorized to tell you what you need to know, keep our boy safe.

Alton hung up the phone. Hunter, I need you to listen to me, you will be staying with Xander and he will be taking care of you, now mind him and don't give him any trouble.

Yes, Sir I understand and I will not give Xander any trouble at all dad. But I don't like leaving you this way, are you sure that you're going to be, okay?

Between the security here at the business and the GBI I will be safe. I will only take company transportation. Plus, all areas where I am at the security you will be tripled.

It must be bad, dad you never have acted like this. I will do everything you tell me to do, and I will listen to Xander and uncle Zach and uncle Ben. I'll go pack now.

Hunter left the area and Alton broke down crying.

Zach walked up to him and comforted him; everything is going to be just fine. I guarantee that one, no one shall harm you or Hunter.

You can't make that kind of statement and guarantee it, nobody can, I could lose my son.

Ed cleared his voice; you have my personal guarantee Alton that no one or nothing will ever separate you and your son. When it comes to family, people have been known to disappear forever when they threaten the others.

Carter looked at Tony, he winked at him. It's amazing the things that can befall someone. And no one is the wiser.

And I heard nothing whatsoever Tony responded. From now on all conversations other than secured channels will be monitored and recorded, if this fool gets out of lockup and starts up anything it will be noted for legal matters.

Tim grabbed Hunters bag as the boy his goodbyes to his dad.

Zach walked Hunter and Alton outside to the shuttle.

Alton waved goodbye as the shuttle's outer door shut, he watched it as it lifted off and headed off into the direction of the Z1. It was in the first time in over two years that he and the boy would be apart from each other. But it was for the best, he would see him soon he knew that Xander would take very good care of the boy.

Alton turned around as he was flanked by security and GBI agents and he went back into the building and to the office.

Brad Blasingame had been allowed to make his one phone call, he called his parents and told them that he was being held against his will by the GBI and he needed assistance.

Bill and Agnes Blasingame were a very family thanks to accompany that they had started and brought from the ground up it was normal commerce and trade. Their only child and son Brad had been trouble for his entire 32 years, Agnes blamed yourself for spoiling the child as did Bill, they indulged him and everything. He appreciated nothing but still demanded more.

When they heard about the issue of him being held at the GBI it surprised him a little bit but not that much, the boy was always in something up to his eyeballs. This would cost them a lot no doubt to get him out of this mess, but he would be in another jam next week knowing him.

Tony was waiting in his office when he was notified that the Blasingame's had arrived and wish to talk to the person in charge. He was waiting on some new paperwork that had been uncovered since genetic and DNA coding had been performed on the young man.

Bill and Agnes walked into the room as Martin showed them to their seats, he handed the report to Tony and took his place in the corner of the room as an observer.

Tony acknowledged the Blasingame's as he read to the report and shook his head. He looked at them to speak, folks I was hoping for an easy case here but it seems that your son has not made easy on himself. We blood and DNA match all of our detainees so that we protect everyone involved. It seems that your son has been a little on the active side and I don't mean only good active.

Agnes was the first one to speak; Sir I'm not sure what you mean our son has been in some scrapes with the law yes but never with the GBI what has he done this time.

Well, you need to take a look at this photograph and tell me what you see? Tony handed her current photo of Hunter Long so she could take a look at it.

So, this is a picture of Brad I don't know where he got these funny looking clothes from but he hit a lot from us growing up. She handed the photo off to her husband who shook his head at the photo in disbelief.

Mr. and Mrs. Blasingame, I regret to inform you that the young man in the photograph is the same young man that is at the center of this case. You are looking at a photograph of Hunter Long. It seems that your son doesn't tell you everything he does in his off time plus there's so much more.

I'm sorry that can be that's my Brad replied Agnes.

That once again is a misconception Mrs. Blasingame. It seems that your son has fathered a child out of joining without contract, nor permission. He went to a local office of a well-respected business and accosted the custodial parent of the boy; he demanded the child be delivered to him via court order and even threatened the custodial parent with harm.

What do you know about the GBI Mr. Mrs. Blasingame?

Bill was the first one to speak up, you are the Bureau that handles everything related to Genmen, Genmen hybrid and even human hybrid what has this got to do with our son?

Well Bill if I can call you Bill? Your son fathered a child with a pureblood Genmen and he was birthed 26 months ago. His name is Hunter Long and he is the nephew of Mitchell Long for self-protection I will not use the custodial parent's name. I hope you can understand?

But that's not the worst of it, when we ran your son's DNA and blood labs, we discover that there are 31 additional cases pending against your son at this point in time. There might be more or none, it seems that your son Brad has been a very busy young man.

As the young man Hunter well cared for inquired Agnes?

Yes, ma'am he is, he and his dad live at Long Manor along with his uncle Mitchell Long himself. Your son can thank his lucky stars that Mitchell was not here today when the incident happened or it could have been all whole lot worse. Mitchell dotes on the boy and his dad if any harm had come to either one of them there would be a place on this planet that your son could've hit out at.

Bill looked at his wife then turned to face Tony Corday. Whatever we need to do to make this right to the young man and his dad we will. As far as our son is concerned, he will have to pay the price for his actions. He has nothing other than what we give him because we spoiled him and he is useless. What do we need?

First of all, the case is not simple, getting your son through the legal system without him ending up in prison will be slim at best. He faces 32 accounts of attempted murder by introduction of an alcoholic product to a Genman and there are the cases of 31 an appropriate reproduction without consent.

I you don't understand the legality of the attempted murder if all that happened was sex?

Mr. and Mrs. Blasingame Genmen in any form or fashion cannot consume alcohol above a certain level. In low dosages it makes them pliable so that they can be taken advantage of anything in excess can and will shut their organs down thus the charge of attempted murder. Some or all of the custodial parents could drop those charges and more than likely will as long as the child is cared for. I'm sure there's more out there that have never come forth and will never worry about this, but be prepared.

With the two of you care to see your son at this point in time?

Agnes stood up; I want to see him I've got one thing that I need to deliver to him and I finished he is cut off.

Agnes was shown the way to the holding facility to visit her son as Bill stayed back with Tony.

I love my son, and that is where I messed up. We indulged him too much and spoiled him, whatever we need to do to make this up to the children and their custodial parent we will do. But I would like first to meet the parent of Hunter so that I can convey my condolences for my son's actions.

Agnes was led into her son's cell; she walked over toward him and he stood up as he went to speak, she slapped him so hard he stumbled backward and fell to the ground. You are finished, you are no longer welcome at our home, your money is gone your credit lines are gone on you are on your own. I hope you can get this through that thick spoiled head of yours. I hope that they speak you so far back in prison that they have to pipe sunshine to your sorry ass in that you meet a huge convict named big Bubba and he makes you his bitch because that's all you are a little bitch. Agnes walked to the front of the cell and requested to leave she was through.

Brad laid on the ground and cried like a little baby. He couldn't believe that his own mother had slapped him and what she said. Of course, he didn't know anything about the additional 31 counts of parental abandonment against him.

Agnes returned to her husband and took a seat and they spoke to Tony Corday about the situation and what needed to be done to make sure that all of the children and all of the complaints were taking care of.

May I inquire when thing, Agnes said through tear-stained eyes? Is there a chance that I might be able to retain a copy of our grandson Hunter's photo? I conceived within this child a caring soul and without someone that was good and just in his life he would not have obtained this virtue.

Let me go make a couple phone calls and see what is subject to approval. I will not guarantee anything to anyone because not only does your grandsons custodial parent have to agree but your grandson must also be willing to meet with you.

Bill shook his head; we can never fully understand the pain and agony that our son has put people through and from the looks of it very good people and for that they will always have our deepest sympathy and condolences.

As soon as the shuttle landed at the Z1 and the exit door was opened Hunter caught sight of Xander and ran toward his embrace. I'm scared for my dad; I know he's supposed be safe but I don't think so.

I will make a call later Hunter and I will talk to your dad. I will try to convince him to take a few days away from the main office. If he will agree to this, he has my home as his own.

Thank you very much Mr. Zach for helping Hunter and Alton.

Nothing to it, it's what you do for family. Now Hunter if you need anything at all you just have to ask.

I have some exams that are coming up and even though I brought my books and my portable computer pad I still need to be in contact with the school in the city.

Not a problem after the weekend you will get a hold of Ty and he will hook up the networking system for your pad. You will have a private link with the school. And all they need to know is that you are out of the city for a few weeks and will be attending class remotely.

Thank you very much uncle Zach, I can't wait to uncle Mitchell meets you. I know the two of you together will be unstoppable should someone get in your way.

Ben walked up behind Zach and heard the end of the conversation. My dear boy please do not feel your uncle's head with any more prideful remarks, his head is already swollen so bad that he may never get it back to the door. Ben chuckled.

Sorry uncle Ben, it's just that without family we would be lost. First it was uncle Mitchell and now everybody here at the Z1. It's nothing like I've ever experienced before, if my dad will just let his guard down and see what he has standing right in front of him. But dad is hardheaded in for a Genman that's saying a lot.

I know how you feel, your uncle Zach is the same way hardheaded to a fault.

Xander reached down and picked up Hunter's luggage and wrapped his arm around the boy's shoulders. I believe we need to get this one here inside to a meal and settled in for the night.

Speaking of meals we have guests Zachary; I think we need to pick up where we left off earlier.

Okay I hear you but duty did call. Now we will see you tomorrow Hunter and to 1 Thing please mind Xander.

Everyone departed the landing pad and went their own directions; Tim was starving and begin to walk quite briskly toward the mansion. My starving son there's plenty left to eat the only ones that did indulge anything were Sonja and Drayga, they needed to keep up their strength remarked Ben.

Coming soon: the Z-1 Ranch P--143.

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