The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-23 CGW©

Poor Donnie had to have a seat; his son was becoming a Father for the first time.

Zack was in his office doing paperwork as usual when his phone started to ring, he didn't recognize the number what the heck it would answer it just to see what was being sold to him this time. Hello can I help you he responded.

Zack's is the one and only Zach Spinelli then I'm talking to what the hell are you up to old man.

Jake Traylor; will I be damn what's it been three years since you talk to me last you scoundrel how the hell of you been.

Well Zack it's like this; I've been doing fabulous, I don't know that I've ever been better my life you know it, gets lonely the way I live but always have some young pretty thing on my arm to keep me company.

Yeah Jake that's true I see you and some of the gossip magazines and tabloids, another sweet young thing is claiming she's heavy with child of the great Jake Traylor then all of a sudden, she's history because she's lying through her eyeteeth. How in the hell do you get out of all them near misses and scrapes of those gals trying to have a kid by you?

Zack is like this I'll let you know my secret; I have a damn good legal team on retainer and DNA that doesn't match mine. And it never will because I'm not a damn fool.

Jake that's true but I wouldn't trade my kids for anything, they mean more the than anything in the world besides being a grandfather and great-grandfather's great.

You blowing smoke up my ass old man, a great grandfather already.

Yep two times over, and those boys are wonderful, in fact my whole family is wonderful, why don't you come out for a visit for a few days.

Well you old fart, if you look up, I'm already here, I got some business here with one of your partners.

Zack couldn't believe his eyes, somebody he had known since he was nine years old, now standing directly in front of him, his best bud Jake Traylor.

It'd been a several years and seeing Jake brought back memories, not all were so pleasant but hey that's life.

Zack you have changed very little, I don't know what keeps you young out here amongst all these Genmen and other ones.

Jake is called good clean living; I have a wonderful life here someplace that I call home that I love with people that love me you know the jet set life like you've got doesn't appeal to me. Give me construction crew quiet time with the kids and I'm set I don't need the glitz and glamour.

I hear you Zack, comes a time in a man's life when he has to reevaluate everything and decide what's really worth it, and I'm almost at that point right now, I keep on questioning myself every day is it worth it. Do I need to go on or should I find somebody that makes me happy and settle down with them and who knows maybe and raise a couple kids?

Hold the presses did I just hear Jake Traylor mention the K word as in kids, I'm never having any I don't want any mongrels of my own and keep yours at a distance because they bite.

Hey that was Luther, he was still young and not well disciplined at the time.

No shit Zack, I still have scars on my finger to prove it, the little shit bit the hell out of me.

Tell me Jake have you had breakfast yet, I know those transit carriers don't serve it I doubt they stopped at the little Township hole in the wall down the road. How about some of the best practice you've ever sink your teeth into that's where I'm headed right now Donnie's son Chaz in this apprentice Constantine are serving practice at the construction warehouse to all the workers and I eat there all the time. It saves Harry wear and tear in the morning as he's tending to the twins and I get to keep up with the crew and exactly what's going on with the construction of the new center.

Zack I'm starving and I'm always up for adventure but if you say they can cook good I'm going to hold you to your word but if they can't you owe me some flat cakes.

Jake be prepared to have your tastes buds tantalized and your horizons broadened because Donnie is going to open up a new exclusive restaurant at the center and what your sampling is just a mere portion of what those three are capable of together or even apart.

Jake and Zack made a beeline for the runner and took it directly to the construction warehouse. Jake's nose was in the air before he even got out of the buggy.

Damn Zack if it's half as good as it smells I might not ever leave here.

Just wait till it touches your tongue and it's all over, you'll be in love with the food and you will stay here my oldest friend.

As soon as Jake walked in the door it was like old home week; Genmen that hadn't seen him in years started coming up, patting him on his back and shaking his hand and hugged his neck, especially Ben who hugged him so hard he almost lost his breath.

Mr. Jake why didn't you let us know you were coming we could plan something special.

Who needs anything special when you got a spread like this when did you guys start this?

It's been a little while Sir; Donnie needed the audience to test his recipes and we're all his guinea pigs, and I let you know right now we are loving it between him Chaz and young Constantine over there we have never eaten so good before.

Jake looked over and saw Constantine and his heart skipped a beat, he had never seen a young human male this sexy and all his life. He was nice height good structure build porcelain white skin with light freckles on his nose and that most beautiful bright red hair not shocking red but a dark deep red, and blue eyes that wanted you to get lost in them.

Jake elbowed Zack, since when you taking in humans here, motioning towards Constantine.

Well you know me Jake, I'm a sucker for the lost the forgotten and the ones that are just generally down on their luck, they need a hand up not a handout so I decided to broaden my horizons a little bit, young Constantine there was left with his three younger siblings, he's the oldest and the youngest was only three hours old when he took over as the parent. I couldn't leave them outside in the rain storm, thunder and heat that would've been uncivilized of me so I had a house put them in a small cottage next to Donnie and his roommate Stephen, it's just worked out so well he's learned a lot and he's a good guy, smart and loyal to his family.

And being so damn sexy didn't have anything to do with it.

Not with me, I've got Harry and my Harry's all the sexy I need but you be careful around him and don't you break his heart or I'll break my foot off in your backside, he's got three brothers to think of, one I'm still an infant so do not play with him or you will answer to me we been known each other a long time and I do know you, Mr. Playboy and how you are.

Zack like I told you I'm ready to settle, sure I have played both sides of that fence but now I'm ready to get serious. Let me tell you, that young man is something to get serious about.

You just be careful Jake I'm not losing a friendship over you want a piece of tail and with that boy you may bite off more than you can chew, as he comes with baggage those brothers will not leave his side, that's what you have to understand.

Zack, I understand definitely, I understand your protective of all of your charges here human and Genmen, but damn he's too cute.

Zack thought to himself; I'll keep little secret to myself let old Jake think he's got a good-looking young human, wait he finds out he's part human and part Genmen, but he's still totally cute.

Jake could hardly eat his breakfast even though he loved it because he was paying too much attention to every move that Constantine made, Zach could see it was written in the sky somebody was hooked totally.

Well Jake you got that meeting you need to attend to and looks like were almost finished here eating, how about we have a late lunch I get something planning I have your special meal prepared by someone very special.

Zack, I don't care what it is the as long as is prepared by someone very special over there I'll eat dirt.

Jake stood up and walked over to work Constantine was; young man thank you very much for very delicious meal I know it was a group effort but I think you had your finger and a lot of it, and may I say that you are one beautiful young man don't ever sell yourself short.

Constantine was in shock; he muttered the words thank you and smiled at the older human they just paid him his first complement. Yet he was little bit older but he still looked good and since he was a friend of Mr. Zack's he figured he would be safe around him. No other Genmen on the ranch had ever told him he was beautiful much less pay him any kind of complement other than occasional smile then they hightailed it away, they were terrified of so-called Royal treatment by Mr. Zack's decree.

Zack showed Jake exactly where Ed's place was so he can have his meeting, Jake went to his meeting and Zack went back with Constantine.

Zach called Constantine out of the warehouse they were going to have a walk and talk for a few minutes.

I'm sorry Mr. Zack whatever I did wrong whatever the boys did wrong, I'll make sure and correct it, we don't want any problems here we like livign here and I like my jobs but please don't kick us off.

Cool your jets Constantine; you and the boys are just fine but I did want to talk to you about a little bit of attention that you received today from my buddy Jake.

You don't have to worry about anything Mr. Zack, I know nothing to after my third cycle and then we have to talk about who it would be or when it will be, but I'm not supposed to engage into any kind of physical bonding relationship or even courtship with anyone.

Constantine, I already know that Jake is going to hit on you. Yes he's older and he's human but he has never taken a mate, he thinks you're a beautiful young human he has no idea that your truly a hybrid and I did not tell him if he makes his move on you which I'm sure he will that's up to you to tell in your own way. But remember I do not want to see you swelled up until after your third cycle, your body needs to mature in order to carry a child.

Mr. Zack; what if your friend wants to get up in me and make a baby in me, he's nice-looking and all but I don't want to raise the baby on my own, I'm raising my brothers on my own and that's not how want to raise a child of mine. If he thinks he's going to hop on me and pump and dump that is not going to happen, my vent is off limits. Yes, he's good-looking and yes, he even paid me a compliment, first one I've ever had but I'm not a Gen-Slut taking on every hard thing that wants to ram themselves into my vent.

Well Constantine; I'll tell you right now, he's going to ask to take you out on a date off the ranch, now you can go with him, I'll give you permission to go, but when he starts up his little moves and everything which I know he will, remember you are in control of who touches your body and no one else, and if he becomes insistent slap the hell out of him and tell him that you're not that kind of person. You go and go to the house and start on the lunch menu and we will see you about 1 o'clock.

Jake had a very interesting meeting with Ed and it was great catching up with Tim and see in the boys that he had birthed. He also learned all locked about Constantine and his brothers, stuff that good old Zack had failed to tell him, but that was okay he understood that Zach protected his special cases. That made Jake want to get to know Constantine even more now, he could actually conceive a child with someone that he was very attracted too.

Like clockwork Jake showed up at Constantine's place and there was Zach waiting on straight up 1 PM. The two chitchatted for a minute before Zach knocked on the door, Eli opened the door and invited the two gentlemen in.

It'll be just a minute Mr. Zack; he's getting in our plates for the kitchen and he will have yours out in a minute, here in the main dining area.

Jake was the first one to speak up; that is not going to happen, everyone will be seated out here just like a real family, guest and all. So, go back in there and tell Constantine to get your plates up here so we can all eat together, I want to get to know all of you Freeman's.

Eli smiled, yes sir I'll sure tell him and we will be right back to eat like a real family should as you said; Mr. Jake.

Constantine came out of the kitchen with a strange look on his face; am I to understand as Eli says where to eat out here with you two.

Jake replied; you understand totally correct Constantine if you're going to go through this troll to cook a very delicious looking meal I might as well be able to enjoy it with you and your families company as Zach should also, besides how am I going to get to know you, if at least we cannot talk and if we cannot talk and I definitely cannot ask you out for a milkshake later on this afternoon.

Eli popped off; damn Constantine milkshake and a trip off the ranch you better tag this one is your personal property.

Constantine turn red in the face; that's enough Eli you're to watch your language and your comments.

Constantine was holding young Rusty when Jake stood up and took the child from him then returned to his seat and said the child on his left leg, now Mr. Rusty we are going to get to know each other very well over our lunch so let's dig into it.

Rusty hugged up on Jake like he had known him all of his life he let the man feed him wipe his face and for once in his life was a perfect little angel and didn't throw food at every body.

Eli leaned over to his brother Constantine, if Rusty likes you know he's a good person so what is a little older and maybe even a little bit of player in his younger years he still got a lot of fire and that furnace.

The meal went off without a hitch everyone ate their feel Zach just took it all in and watch Jake play with Rusty throughout the meal as he fed him the conversation was good but the secret was still there, like an elephant in the room.

So, Constantine; will you accompany me in to the Township for a milkshake and maybe fries at the little shop our July have to return Ed speeder without even getting to drive it yet.

Constantine looked at Mr. Zack; may I have your permission to go to for afternoon out, I promise I'll be good nothing is going to happen, please Sir.

Well; if you can get Donnie and Stephen to babysit for you I don't see that it's going to hurt anything if you two spend a little adult time together, you need to grow up and this is all part of life spending time with the other adults while resisting temptations.

Constantine hugged Zack's neck and thanked him profusely.

And Jake I expect you to be on your best behavior also, I know were friends but this one here is extra special.

You don't have to tell me this beautiful young man is special, he special top of his head to the tip of his toes and he will be treated very gently and nothing but respect my old friend.

The two men stood up and thanked Constantine for the delicious meal that they had Jake handed off little Rusty to Constantine and told him I'll pick you up about 6 PM and will head into the Township.

Yes sir, I'll be cleaned and dressed, freshened up and ready for our date together.

Constantine's heart skipped a beat as Jake's hand brushed up against his when he took Rusty from him, is this a sign was he meant to be with this human is his mate are just to be broken in by him, whatever it was it sure felt right.

Constantine was in a tether for the rest of the afternoon he went through his closet trying to find just the right shirt and pants to wear made sure his shoes were cleaned and shined, after all this was his first date and with a human no less. Donnie came over and Chas too trying to make sure that Constantine was ready for his big outing with a very special man.

Donnie took his reader and set Constantine down at the table and keyed in search; Jake Traylor. What came back to Constantine away, the man had been a player in his younger years yes and he tapped everything that walked that was human male and female, he didn't have any children and no other family but he was the third richest person on the planet at Hawthorne was number one, number two was an investment group, and then there was Jake the man asking him out for a date. Constantine ran to the bathroom to throw up he was so nervous.

Uncle Donnie what if he doesn't like me honestly, I'm a hybrid not even a pure blood Genman, I'm not human like he thinks I am. I can't go out I just cannot go out with him; I can't deceive him like that.

Constantine you're going to be just fine, you going take it nice to take it slow and at the right moment you divulge exactly what you are to the gentleman and then if it doesn't work out you got a great milkshake out of the deal maybe some fries, let's face at that place cannot cook even with his good cooks.

Constantine chuckled about the cooking part, I guess I'll just have to show him how cooking is done when I'm there, maybe even impress a few people.

But first we have to get you looking good, time to bring out your best close time to beef you up make you look like the young desirable hybrid that you are, when you walk out this door I know I half a dozen or more Genmen's mouths are going to fall and hit the ground. Time to show them what they are and ever going to get to tap because whether you know it or not Jake Traylor is your future and he'll be the father of all your babies I guarantee that.

You know Mr. Zack told me I can't let anybody touch me there and definitely not to let him inside of me with their you know what.

Constantine it's called a penis, a prick, a cock, a Dick or a prong and when Jake Traylor gets ready to take you as he is going to, you better believe you will let him into your vent, that's a simple fact of nature, it will take over you're common sense and he will tap you, and you will conceive his child the first time of many so young man get ready cause your life is about to begin.

6 o'clock rolled around and Jake brought up to the front yard and stepped out of the runner. Donnie was waiting along with Chaz in the front porch.

Jake introduced himself to Donnie and Chas and told him that he was glad to meet them, he had heard a lot about them and what they all went through and he was glad to see that they were doing great and he wished Donnie all the success to his upcoming birth.

Constantine stepped out the front door dressed in his best Jake lost his breath, he took Constantine's arm within his and walked them out to the buggy and helped him into the passenger side. He waved by the Eli and the rest of the family and got behind the wheel and the two took off on their date.

They were almost there to the soda shop when Jake couldn't stand it no more and pulled the buggy over, he leaned over just when Constantine was fixed to say something and kiss the young man for the first time in his life.

Constantine was taken back, he looked at Jake; why did you do that to me.

Because young man someone is as beautiful as you are, they need to be admired and shown that they are worthy of someone's affection and attention.

But Mr. Jake you don't even know me you don't know nothing about and I'm afraid that we might have to go home.

Constantine it's Jake when you're with me it's just plain old Jake, and what do I not know about you that you came here that you and your family are living on the Z1 a Genman ranch where the hell else would you live you three correction for our hybrids yes I know I know your secret you're the most beautiful hybrid I have ever seen in my life all three you boys are, I have caught a glimpse of Richie and give him a couple years and he's gonna be a knockout and any man would be thrilled to have him as their mate.

Someone already has him as their mate due to the fact that he's in a super-cycle and the only way it can be stopped is he must be bred; I wasn't happy about it and he didn't want to the idea but it was for the best due to his health.

I wished it hadn't had to be that way he needs a few years to mature so that he can find his own setting in life, that's just way some things are now back to you young man.

This is our date I intend to prove to you that you deserve to be loved and at this time in my life I'm ready to settle down and when I saw you this morning you're the only one for me I didn't care if you were human, Genmen, hybrid or anything else I by my side is my forever mate.

It doesn't bother you Jake that I'm a hybrid that I'm built different from other males that you been with or even your own females.

Constantine it doesn't bother me at all in fact I am glad that your hybrid, there's just one last thing I have to deal with. I'll let you know right now that I've already got things planned for us and our entire families. I purchased 5 acres off Ed Hawthorne today and it's right next to the property line your home is now and's your uncle Steven, Donnie, and their families are located. So you will never have to leave them be right across the line and the house that I build their it's not for me it's your home it's our families home and if anything happens to me in all belong to you and our children, in fact your name is on the deed already.

So, let's go in here and have our milkshakes we talk about our future and maybe a few fries along with it. And one more thing get used to it this because I'm only doing it a lot. Jake leaned over and kissed him once again as a set front of the soda shop.

The two got out of the buggy and as they walked towards the front door Jake reached over and took Constantine's hand within his, he opened the door and that Constantine in her first. They took a seat wall and one of the booths and held hands across the table.

The old man who was the owner walked up and kind of sneered down at them and tossed a menu on the table, I'll be back in a man to take your order. And he walked away.

They were approached by a very nice muscular young man beautiful blonde hair blue eyes and a good tan, old George don't mean anything he just a little overwhelmed day two of his cooks didn't show up and the place isn't doing good but he's trying, plus not ever body is always so keen on gay people here in this community.

That last statement brought a snicker from Constantine, he smiled and introduced himself young man and introduce Jake as his new boyfriend.

Glad to meet you too I am Malcolm Stirling, I do electrical and contract work building or whatever else I do I got a small crew but right now it's so bad when mostly not working so I help out where I can when I can to help pay the way.

Jake shook his hand and asked him to pull up a chair and have a seat that way they can get to know each other, Malcolm obliged him.

Constantine was still smiling from ear to ear and looking at Malcolm.

Malcolm had a blank look on his face; okay what's up do I have something in my Hair or on my face, why you still grinning at me.

Constantine spoke up; just let you know were not gay, I'm from the Z1 and I'm a hybrid and yes, we're together were on our first date.

Holy shit remarked Malcolm; when the Angels put you together, they got it right, nothing against him Mr. Jake but he is a frigging knock out, I would've never guessed that he was hybrid you talk about bonding your parent's genetics it was destiny.

Well there's me and my three brothers and we live at the Z1 now after being raised on a not so nice ranch. It's my younger brother Richie's time so he's not here and then I have two more brothers Eli he's about 11 and Rusty who I've had since he was three hours old when our dad split. Our father was just a sperm donor and owner of the ranch we came from. He must like dad's vent because he kept on coming back for it every nine months and three days. Eli had a little false start; it took him three months to get it correct.

Old George walked up to the table, okay you met Malcolm our resident knot on the log here so what will it be folks.

Constantine smiled I would like a chocolate milkshake to start out with Sir and if you are doing any cooking back there, I wouldn't mind a hamburger and some fries something I don't get much of on the ranch.

Well young man of it this way to my cooks didn't show up so I don't think I'm the cooking much not with everybody that wants everything out here I just don't have that many arms I'm getting too damn old for this place and I'm afraid I'm in have to shut down before long.

Sir if you would allow me, I am a chef and training and I would be thrilled to help you out and work in the kitchen for a few hours if you would just let me be a little creative and started throwing out a special of the night.

Son I don't know who you are but I was taught not to be a fool anytime someone offers help and you claim that your chef and training I'm not going to turn you down you have the run of the place back there, but you know sometimes gay people make other ones nervous around these parts because people are kinda narrowminded.

Good put their mind to rest Sir Tim that I'm hybrid which I am and I'm from the Z1 by the way my name is Constantine, Constantine Freeman formally of the Freeman ranch and if I play my cards right, I'll have a new last name before long.

Constantine went and followed the older gentleman and he told him his name was George and he had on the place way too long. George showed Constantine all around the kitchen introduced into the prep guy and the dishwasher.

Constantine grabbed an apron went to the freezer and cooler to see what he had to work with.

Constantine took the chalkboard and wrote upon it. Tonight's special; Seasoned fried star bird, mashed potatoes with creamed gravy and greens, fresh baked yeast rolls. Special starts at 7:15 PM. He handed it to the prep cook and told him to give it to George have George to proudly display it on the front counter because they were going to get to work in the kitchen and it was all hands-on deck.

The menu board went up on the counter and everybody started talking; who in the hell was cooking and where did George find him.

The smell that started coming out of the kitchen was nothing less than heavenly, Constantine showed the prep cook how to do certain things and even put the dishwasher to work peeling potatoes. George could hardly keep up the front counter with all the orders coming in.

The front door opened and Sonja walked in, she looked over and saw her good friend Jake setting with Malcolm and made a beeline for him. She hugged his neck, it's about time these eye's saw you again Mr. Jake Traylor. Where the hell of you been hiding at.

You know me Sonja all over the place I'm settling down about 5 acres from Ed Hawthorne and I'm get ready to build a house. Time comes in a man's life fun and games are over it's time to raise a family, then located the person be having kids with he's a beautiful young hybrid named Constantine.

Who don't tell me, Mr. Jake you done hooked up with that sexy Constantine, I know the day him and his brothers come into my shop they were a sad shape, the whole lot of them, but by the time I was through by fixing him up he could turn the heads of anybody, look like he got somebody.

Yes Sonja; he took my breath away the first time I saw him and I'm not letting him go. In fact, if you got time Constantine is back there cooking and there's a special on the board will just have three of them meals come out here instead of only two.

Malcolm spoke up; I'm sorry sir but just make it to I can't afford that kind of the meal times up and leaned around here.

Malcolm it's my treat plus I need to talk to you, you were very honest, you came to us you spoke plainly and you spoke cordially to myself and Constantine so I'm going to be needing a contractor to ramrod the whole house situation, need electrical contractor to do some more work elsewhere around here besides I need to talk to George about a few things so if you two will excuse me you two can talk about everything but I need to go talk to a man about a business proposition.

Jake went to go check on Constantine in the kitchen, he was amazed by the way the young man worked and had the other two kitchen workers helping like they had been working together for years. This was going to be his, he had found his home.

Jake stepped out of the kitchen area and called for old George to sit down for second in the corner of that they could speak. George name your price, get ready to retire I know you're tired and I want to buy you out lock stock and barrel what all do you own.

Jake was surprised to understand that he owned the Plaza which consisted of Sonja shops, the soda shop, three more empty buildings, the 65-unit motor lodge and the travel Plaza across the road were all of the buses stopped. George write me a number is a paper folded up and let me see it I want it all.

George looked at this man who sat talking to him and he scribbled out on a piece of paper I am out that he figured no one would ever think about paying for because honestly it needed to much work. George handed to Jake and he opened it.

Are you sure this is what you want for this place George? All it takes one phone call to my lawyers and they'll have your check here within 24 hours. George set down, that's too much money for this place are you for sure.

George, I don't back down from a deal, Constantine needs a place to practice his art because that's what his cooking is it is an art. I know the place needs a lot of work but hey that's what Malcolm of there is for he needs the work as well as several others that he'll have to hire to do it. So, if this is what you want and you are sure, a courier will bring you a check tomorrow morning for the price that you have on this piece of paper +20%.

Old George almost fell off the chair, he couldn't believe that the outrageous price had just been raised by 20% and within 24 hours he would no longer on this place he would no longer have to be dragged down by the soda shop or anything else, he be a free man. Free to moved to the city even. George thought about it, Jake why don't know your last name, you got yourself a deal and a monster of a headache.

George let me tell you one thing, this is not a headache this is an opportunity for what is coming to this area were going to grow around here and if we're going to grow were going to have someplace here to shop and to sell merchandise from the ranches locally. Come back in six months and you won't know it, the check will be here by noon tomorrow no later or I'll owe you 10% more.

Jake picked up his phone and told his banker the figure of the sell price and the location of the property that was to be purchased and who was be purchased from, but the property was to be put in the name of Constantine Freeman Traylor as the new owner. All expenses would be paid for by The Traylor Corp. there would be a lot of renovation going on and there to be a new contractor that would be handling it and he would be an employee of the Traylor Corp. and his name was Malcolm Stirling from the company by his own name.

Jake bid George goodbye and wished him luck tomorrow at noon when he got his check and that he had an appropriate amount of time 15-20 days to clear out everything that he owned such as personal possessions but the sale included lock stock and barrel all contents of every location inventory and all.

George said; great I'll have the keys ready for you tomorrow at noon. Okay Constantine and I will be back at that time and for you to sign the sales contract.

Jake went back to the table to have a seat was Sonja and Malcolm, Sonja let me ask you, problems you got with your location understand that you had a few issues with some pipes and maybe a couple of electrical shorts.

A couple shorts, some plumbing issues, you name it and I've got it I got outlets I've got lights I've got switches I've got faucets I've got a toilet that hasn't worked in six months, I'm looking for a new place it George didn't do anything. Malcolm you're working for me now your money general contractor find out what Sonja needs in her place fix it to the point where is operational because want to read why are the entire Plaza I want all of hers rewired he plumped new high index lighting all new solar panels for the roof for all the businesses were going to take the three empty buildings one's going to be in office front the other two are going to be rental space for a store and market so that the Township here can have something and the Z1 ranch can market their supplies. Just to let you know tomorrow at noon we have a new owner in town.

Jake did you buy this place, baby I hope not because this place needs a lot, remarked Sonja.

No Sonja, I didn't buy it, I didn't buy just this place, I didn't by your place I bought the whole Plaza here, I bought the 65-unit motor lodge which has got to be renovated and the travel Plaza across the road. So, Malcolm besides starting on my home that I'm going to build you gotta get this place and shipshape we need a complete crew out here and tell them not to worry about their paychecks because the Traylor Corp. will be there master employer, and yes you can close your mouth now Malcolm the days of you starving or over you now work for the Traylor Corp. you are my contractor for all my crazy little ideas that I have and just let both the you know the owner to this place is back there in the kitchen cooking his heart out, he doesn't know it yet but he has just become a very wealthy young man.

Malcolm look to check with very wide eyes, am I speaking the Jake Traylor the sole owner of Traylor Corp. multi-trillion-dollar corporation. Third richest person on the planet?

Jake grinned; I'm guilty has right I'm guilty I'm the one, so young man can you handle it or do I need to go to the city and find some Jehu up there that doesn't know anybody or anything around here and he'll bring all of his own people in here and you'll still be starving.

No Sir I'll gladly accept the job and the opportunity to prove myself fit and you don't have to worry about anything I will have more than enough people in the morning ready to go at 7 AM just tell us where to meet at.

Two doors down there's the third building on the end, need to get that place cleaned up first thing you do the painting, we need to sign on the front, Traylor Corp. we need to set it up as an office and a base of operations for you and your crew. We need something with class but not uppity, you need to come out to the Z1 and any of the Genman that are willing to work for you and Zack lets them work for you will have a transport right here you can have all of the people that you need if you need 100 people we've got there just sitting around down there building on that museum and everything else he's got going on plus were going to have to have the other two buildings renovated into a storefront for a market and grocery then the travel Plaza has to be completely renovated, it's called simple luxury luxurious surroundings for everyone for the rich for the famous and for the everyday person to feel comfortable and no one will be turned away Constantine's gonna need this place here gutted all the ceiling has to come out only lighting on the ceiling fixtures chill air system solar panels the kitchens gotta be done the soda fountain everything is going be brand-new in here this can be done with class, nostalgic class. But there's one thing that you have to let your crew know, we are all equal human, hybrid and Genmen and we will all work together as a family looking out for each other because you don't know when you're going to step on the wrong spot and that man the standard by you just made a snide remark about will save your life.

At 715 the first order came out to the front and was walked out to the customer and placed in front of him by Constantine himself, on behalf of the diner we hope you enjoy your meal.

The orders were sailing out that window they couldn't carry them out fast enough to the diners , the young men in the back were cooking just like they had been trained all of their lives the simple recipe was there and it was easy for them to follow, timers were going off left and right, they were showed how to plate the food, Constantine had instructed them well.

Constantine on his plate out and set beside Jake and enjoyed his meal with his future. Jake was busy his meal and enjoying every bite of it as was Malcolm and Sonja.

Constantine what you think about the place?

It's nice if a little grungy and could use a great big scrub brush but it's workable the kitchen is set up fairly well and meals can be turned out quickly if the menu is to be a presentable level. Good nutritious and tasteful meals can be served out of here really easy, why do you as?

Because, I bought the place for you while you were in the back working and you sign the papers tomorrow at lunch and it's all yours. You are a property owner now, along with the Traylor Corp. as your financial backer. You own the whole Plaza here, the 65-unit motor lodge next-door and then there's the travel Plaza across the road. You don't think I'd marry a pauper do you Constantine, because you need a future.

There were three people setting at the table with Jake Traylor with their mouths open, he smiled; I just love it can't say nothing back. You three need to eat up with set there with your mouths open fill them full of food.

Constantine couldn't say enough but stutter as he looked at the wonderful man who was sitting next to him holding his hand. He leaned over and kissed him and said; very much Jake I don't know how I could ever repay you in this lifetime.

Constantine just tell me you'll marry me time is right and that's all that I need, that and maybe half a dozen kids. And by the way the land title is coming to you, listed Constantine Freeman Traylor as the owner.

Sonja smiled; you are lucky person Constantine; you done went and hooked you Jake Traylor and you haven't had to give nothing up.

Malcolm after we sign the paperwork, and get all the plans for this place, the old blueprints and all, George said he has some put back up and I want you to come out to the Z1 will lead to Constantine's dining table service are platform and I'll just start looking over the plans if you don't mind tomorrow around 2 o'clock.

You can count on me to be there Boss.

The four said their goodbyes, Sonja went back to her shop, Malcolm went to go find a crew and Jake decided to show Constantine what he had just purchased as the new owner.

Constantine couldn't believe some of the buildings, they were in sad shape but scrubbing, cleaning, painting, new shelves and coolers and the market would be presentable. The office space was great but the motor lodge it was going to need some major repairs number one every stick of furniture mattress and all had to be coming out. Most units were basically gut jobs and a few of the long-term tenants would need to find another place to live because these weren't going to be long-term rentals anymore.

They were walking around the motor lodge when Malcolm drove up in his bead up runner. It is seen as better days but hey it was better than nothing, he got out in front of unit number 17 and waved it Constantine and Jake and walked to the door. He invited them in to his little domain. Constantine looked around and the place was remarkably clean freshly painted and very well kept.

It's not much but it's all I could afford from George; I've done some maintenance I cleaned I scrubbed I painted because it was a dump.

Jake complimented him as did Constantine, you don't have to be rich as long as you clean that means a lot it shows that you have pride in yourself and how you survive. They said their goodbyes and told him they would see him tomorrow.

Jake and Constantine drove back to the Z1 holding hands the entire way, Constantine and leaned over on Jake shoulder as he drove.

Jake pulled into the front drive; Constantine looked up; let's this take this to your place I think we need to talk a little more about our future. Instead of going straight he veered to the right over to his cottage and parked the buggy in front, he walked around and helped Constantine out and the two walked into the front door of the cottage.

Jake was the first one to speak; I did not do this to get you into bed so if you try to pay me back that way I'm not except, I did this because I feel something for you that I've never felt for anyone in my life before.

Jake; I have butterflies in my stomach just being near you puts my body into overdrive, I know who you are to be, to show you how grateful I am what you've already afforded me but I don't want to come off thinking this is the only way that I can make it up to you.

Well we can always sit on the sofa watching TV lay in each other's arms and kiss on each other a little bit and that's fine for me Constantine, I want our first time together to be special and I hope that is when real cycle so that we can conceive our first child, as I can't wait to your belly coming up, now is your dad a high carrier or low carrier.

He carried all of us high so that means all high carry also and no sooner than you knock me up I'm going to be showing within a couple weeks.

Jake leaned back and looked at Constantine up and down and smiled.

What are you looking at Jake? Just trying to picture you all puffed up and everything with my children going to be so beautiful pregnant and I am going to enjoy every time you conceive a child.

Jake; I need to talk to Mr. Zach and tell him that we've spoken and I'm going to agree to carry and birth your children. And I'm going to ask for permission to do it soon.

Okay Constantine that your call you and talk to Zach's already made up my mind you're going to be the dad of my children. Constantine kissed him and left Jake's place headed to the main house to talk to Mr. Zach.

Constantine walked up to the main house thinking of every possible way to talk to Mr. Zach to tell him what he had been weighing on his mind. Zach was sitting in the swing and surprise constantly spoke.

So that didn't take the to you long, so what is your decision are you going to carry them, or did you tell him no.

Sir since I met him today at breakfast, I felt something deep inside of me stir, that intensified at lunch tonight at the diner we spoke about our futures and what we both wanted. Jake is an amazing man yes, he's older than me and yes, he's human but he is a good man and would be a great provider for any child born into the relationship, but also know that you told me I had to wait until I could conceive a child. Mr. Zack I'm asking you for your permission to pursue a relationship with Jake and when I go into my next cycle that is okay for me to conceive and birth his son, if you tell me yes I would appreciate it but if you tell me know I definitely understand I may not agree with it and it may not make me happy but I will honor your agreement with me.

Constantine have a seat beside me, are you happy when you near him and does he treat you with respect.

Sir; the first time he kissed me tonight I tingled from the end of my nose to the tops of my toes and my vent started to itch so I guess you could say I am very happy to be around him. And as far as respect he purchased 5 acres of land from Ed Hawthorne which butts up to your place in front of our cottages in that section. He is coming over with plans tomorrow with a contractor so that he can start on my home for me and my family, my brothers will have room in our home. And if anything happens to him full ownership of the property is mine and any children which I might have birthed, in fact the property already belongs to me and is deeded out to Constantine Freeman Traylor. He's already given me his name that's how much he cares for me.

Well Constantine I'm not one to stand in the way of true love and I think Jake Traylor was finally bitten by the bug, he fell in love with you I could see it in his eyes the first time he caught a glimpse your red hair, so yes you have my permission to consummate a relationship and conceive a child or as many children as the two of you want to have and if you want take his name that's even better, you can drop the Freeman name if you want to that's totally up to you, I wish the best to the both of you.

Mr. Zack we also have someone is coming in and be helping out and working for Traylor Corp. is from the community and he'll be here tomorrow for a meeting about a business venture that we've got going on I'll let you know more on that after I talked to Donnie, Chas and Stephen.

The young man who is a contractor by trade and electrician and plumber and he can do it all his name is Malcolm Stirling he seems to be a very high moral person who's had a rough go of it after the death of his father and the economy took a downfall in his mom to the city. He is a hunk you better watch out because some of these Genmen around here will be trying to get all over that, he is very muscular blonde hair blue eyes great tan, and resembles a well-bred Genman but he's pure human.

I'll tell the guys to be careful not that he's not a Genman so don't try to tap him, and not start nothing with him because he liable tap them instead.

I think he's got better morals than that Mr. Zach he's a very well mannered, well spoken, courteous young man. I really wish that Richie could've found someone like him, and don't get me wrong Doug's okay is not my first choice for my brother, especially when he balked at the last minute when he was needed most.

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean Constantine, there was no other interested party I just hope he's kind and gentle with Richie.

Mr. Zack I'm going to the house for the night and tomorrow we will have some meetings Jake and myself along with Malcolm who's going to be here about 2 o'clock he has directions how to get to our cottage but if you see a good looking blonde hunk walking around like he's lost please help him out. You can count on that Constantine I will let the boy get into no trouble.

Constantine went to his cabin Chas was sitting on the couch waiting along with Eli, Rusty had already went to bed.

Okay give it up, we need the dirty what happened did he try anything with you. He may be old but I'm still tough.

Well let's see Chas, he held my hand we talked he gave me a kiss in the speeder when we pulled over and he told me all about myself so he was in surprise he'd already talked to someone so there was no great big surprise. We had the milkshake we ate supper which I prepared for the whole entire diner along with a couple of assistants. He bought me the diner and the Plaza and the travel stopped and the motor lodge just things like that.

He did what, what the fuck did you just said he bought you Constantine?

I said that he balked the entire Plaza which has three empty buildings, Sonja's place, the ice cream diner, the 65-unit motor lodge next door and the travel Plaza across the road, and it's a pre-wedding gift.

Holy shit wait until dad hears about this, is he crazy or what. Wait a minute you're pulling my leg he's not that rich, he's just trying to get into your vent, talking some sweet stuff hoping that maybe you'll feel sorry for him, spin around and give him a little bit of the tight stuff.

No Chas he is not try to get into my vent, he wants to wait until our joining night before we have our first time. you know we wanted to know what's going on with the property next door, well that's 5 acres right there that was marked off that belongs to Jake he bought it for me, he's building the boys and I a home, when we have our first child that he can grow up in. And just let you know I spoke to Mr. Zach; I didn't tell him about the restaurant or anything on the Plaza or anything else I asked him for permission to accept Jake's proposal he makes it and he said yes. So, he asked me I will say yes. He showed me the preliminary sales contract and its listed owner is Constantine Freeman Traylor the property belongs to me as of 12 noon tomorrow the backing of Traylor Corp. which is wholly owned by Jake Traylor and Chas; he's the third richest man on the planet.

Congratulations Constantine if anyone deserves it for all that you've gone through and holding your family together you do.

Thank you, Chas, but hold off telling your dad please because I want to get everyone together when I tell them. Just think this place is up and running and in with a little bit of repair it can be perfect your dad, me and yourself can give it a test run before Donnie's Place opens up in the new Museum area. Just think of it plus get this to the buildings are going be made into a market area so we can sell off the extra vegetables from the garden's here to bring in more money for the Z1 and the programs that we do here for the community and with all the people we've got here working and running over each other the new contractor for the place can utilize Genmen and pay them scale wages so that they can earn even more money to buy some nicer things that they want.

You mean we can cook at this diner some of our great recipes and people would eat it.

I made seasoned fried starboard was mashed potatoes and gravy and greens with fresh he strolls tonight and I sold out of everything that there was in the kitchen, the old man that owned it had never had anything like that he ate the meal and congratulated me on it. The people that ate could not believe how good it was. Rangy old star birds we got hands full of them we raise him by the times we use their eggs everywhere, potatoes we grow, the greens grow out here like stink weeds yes, it's in instant hit. We just have to convince your dad to help us out before he births.

Constantine couldn't wait until the next morning so that he could tell everybody that great news about the diner, then he and Jake could share their news with everyone.

Coming Soon Part - 24

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