The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-26 CGW©

Constantine was upset at what Mr. Zach was insinuating, they had followed all of the rules set forth by him. Constantine called Jake and alerted him to the situation that was happening and that he needed to return to the house pick up the condoms so they can be checked. Jake told Constantine not to worry he would go to the house get all the condoms there was in the bedroom and head straight on to the clinic.

When Jake entered the cottage; he was a little bit surprised to see Eli sitting on the couch, before he could take two steps into the house Eli told him that he needed to speak to him and it was urgent. Jake responded that he would speak to them later but right now he needed to go to the bedroom pick up something and head to the clinic. Eli held up the condoms in their packages and asked him, was this what he was looking for, like I told you we need to talk.

Jake set down beside the boy in he was all ears, okay young man what is going on and I want to hear the truth.

Mr. Jake went two people are together and in love if there's no glue between them they will eventually drift apart so I kind of made sure that there was a lot of blue between the two of you.

Jake sent back and wrapped his arm around Eli's shoulder; okay boy tell me all about it what did you do.

I know that you two made a promise to Mr. Zach that she would wait till Constantine's third heat cycle before the two of you would attempt to conceive a child. But for children didn't help my dad because there was no love between them and he left us Constantine has been there for us 100% of the time and I didn't should leave him he needs you more than he knows it but given your wild ways in the past him your stories I thought maybe you might drift backwards. So the last four times you bought the covers or sex I took a needle to them and pierced every one of so that maybe you two would become parents and you would leave us, I know Mr. Zack's very mad oh he's so mad at Constantine right now and you too but this is my fault and I have to make it right.

Jake started to laughing and hugged Eli even harder, young man you're a boy after my own heart. Who knew that you could be so inventive and sneaky with this whole matter, but I agree we do need to go talk to Mr. Zach because he's upset and so is your big brother. Am I mad at you, not in the least not at all because we plan to have several children in fact is many as we can possibly have so you will have to be working at the soda shop and diner you little bit older to make up for the time that Constantine is going to have to lose during childbirth.

The two buddies walked out of the house arm in arm headed to the clinic to break the news to Zach and Constantine.

The moment Jake walked to the door Constantine flew into his arms hugged and crying, you know how it happened honestly, I don't know how I took every precaution we never did anything without condoms we never did anything at all.

Let me guess you're about 7 to 8 weeks pregnant now and you don't know how it happened, well let me just put on a little demonstration for you since I have my assistant here and he will show you exactly how became pregnant without anyone knowing, oh assistant we you please open an item and gently unroll it then put some fluid in it. Zach old buddy when this gets through you and I owe a couple of people an apology because we were torpedoed.

Eli took one of the condoms and took it out of his package and unrolled he then took a picture of water and gently began to fill it up as he held it slowly it started to leak at the reservoir tip through its piercing.

Constantine looked at it and gasped, it's defective it's got a hold of a damn thing I can't believe it, we're being so careful and they produce condoms with holes in the damn things somebody's going to pay for this.

Zack into smile and then he started laughing, Eli do I gather the fact that you possibly had a hand in this ordeal.

Constantine was the only one that was clueless he set there with the dumbfounded look on his face.

Sir two blocks of wood can go stacked on top of each other but they stand them up there always going to fall apart without some glue to hold I decided they needed some glue between them to hold them together or they would drift apart Constantine being a novice at relationships and Mr. Jake's a wild one you know he sowed seeds everywhere so yes sir it's my fault that Constantine is in the shape that he's in it's not his.

About that time the light bulb went on in Constantine's brain and the pillow on the gurney suddenly slapped young Eli upside the head, you little shithead you mean that you have been putting holes in the condoms so that I would get pregnant so that I would be heavy with Jake's child, after the promise we made to Mr. Zach you took it upon yourself to make sure that I conceived his child is that what I'm hearing.

Eli looked down; yes Constantine I took a straight pin and I have been poking a single hole and every one of his condoms since right before your cycle and I'm responsible for my nephew's forthcoming, but anybody can see that you two need this baby and if I had to do it over again I would because he deserves you as much is you deserve him your perfect together but no one his past I had to make sure that he would stay love only cares you so far love and the love of a child glues two people together.

Mr. Zack walked over to Eli and wrapped his arm around the young man who was basically terrified at what the consequences were going to be. Young man I can't argue with your logic that next time talk to someone please don't do this again and torpedo someone.

Constantine looked at Eli; boy when you get home, I want to tear your ass up so hard you being one of the oldest sit down for a week maybe two.

Eli shook his head; I understand Constantine and I'll take my punishment I'll take every lick and I will not complain but I am not sorry for what I did and Jake deserve to be parents.

Jake hugged Constantine and whispered to him, so the time schedule got speeded up a bit, maybe a few chores at the diner will help him but I'm not sorry he did it I'm going to be a father now and I couldn't be any happier.

So, you're okay with what he did, the sneaking and the under handedness.

I didn't say I was okay with but I understand why he did it and I'm not sorry the timetable changed but I'm so happy to have a child were going to have a boy I want to have a son to carry on my name to carry on our bloodlines just think he's the first of many children that we can have together when you're ready.

Constantine walked over and hugged Eli, I'm still mad but I understand but see if Mr. Zack can carry us to town that way, we can check on the diner and come back later.

If you for will forgive me I need to talk to a couple of young hybrid Genmen before they going into transition so that they can know exactly who they are what they are and what to expect during the transition.

Lex who is at this time and do you need some help. No grandfather I've got it, a couple of the off-worlders two brothers are on the fast track because of hibernation and they need to realize some of their attributes and why they have what they have.

As Eli walked out of the exam room, he was surprised to see the Hollis boys there, Mason and Madison, these were the ones going to transition; boy Jones better watch out for Madison now he's going through his transition, he'll rip that thing wide open if he ever made fun of his brother Mason again. Hey guys how you doing, I've seen it happen twice with my two older brothers who are hybrids themselves as we all are and it's not that bad, yes you stretch as you grow so make sure you take your clothes off and only wear a robe is your shred a pair clothes before it's over and you get hair in all the different places but that's according to your father not your dad, everyone knows Genmen don't have hair hardly nowhere. Poor Richie ended up it up with a Forrest of hair down on his butt but I guess Malcolm likes it or he shaves him to find his goodies.

Eli that's enough about your brother's Hairy buttocks, but you are correct in the description it looks like a hairy forest. Tell the boys goodbye and you will see them later in school.

Eli bid him goodbye and told them good luck.

Mr. Zach congratulated him to their upcoming transition and told him to listen to Lex because he could explain any and all of their questions.

Seeing Eli and then Mr. Zack's helped ease their nervousness, their dad no help at all he told him that happens to us all just get what you get to go on with it when you hit your three month cycle you'll get knocked up 90% of the time because you'll just let it happen it's just part of Genmen nature.

Lex carried them to the office and set both of the boys down, I found something stuffed in the lining area of the pod that contained your dad it was addressed to the O'Malley boys. Mason and Madison looked each other questionable looks.

Let me start, to all my sons I hope that everything finds you well and if you're reading this or someone else is to you, that means one of two things, I have not been revived yet or something has gone terribly wrong. To my Heart and oldest son Mason, I was there for you all the way through your development, I was there when you were born, in fact I was the first to ever touch you and you the first to touch my heart. I am your father and I will always be your father no matter what. Madison; my Soul I know you're sitting with your brother because you two boys are the oldest and always together, you're going to be a bruiser just like your Uncle Shamus, you were even larger than Mason when born, you stretched your Dad's vent horribly but that's okay a couple ice packs later, it was almost back to normal in three days when your brother Shamus Glen was conceived. The twins Ronnie and Lucas came along next then the last one so far Riley Jo. You 6 make up my sons, the best sons any man has ever been blessed with.

Don't be mad at you dad, when we found out he was expecting Madison, we went to your granddad Walt and I asked for his hand. He asked me what I did for a living, I told him that I was propulsion engineer with a lot of training a lot of education and I made a good living so I could support a family. He abruptly called me a piece of low-class grease monkey who was not good enough for his son and was too far beneath him in status. Your dad was very upset, he was prohibited from seeing me ever again, but with the six of you boys even Walt's best laid plans we found a way around. Your dad would never divulge who the father of his children was, Walt tried to set him up with other men to impregnate him but even that failed.

Good old Walt had your dad's so terrified that he would not even speak to his father about me and our love, your dad was made out to be the stations easy go Whore, so as he was pregnant, he decided to capitalize on it and opened up the travel sleep quarters. He made quite a bit of money and stuck it back but only he and I knew the truth. Mason you look like yourself, Madison you favor the family of O'Malley's, little Shamus favors grandma O'Rourke and her flaming red hair, the twins Ronnie and Lucas favor your dad and once again the O'Malley bloodline hit Riley Jo head on.

Boys don't blame your granddad Walt he was only doing what he thought was right, he was a stubborn Goran and your grandfather Kevin wasn't around enough to make a difference. But why he was there he loved you boys and every time Walt got after you, he was standing between and he'd call Walt down, their Earl's kids not yours quit trying to raise them like they are. He may not be perfect but he's their dad and somewhere around the station they have a father and he knows it.

Every time Kevin called Walt on the carpet Earl beamed with pride, did he make the best decisions concerning you boys. What parent does, we do the best we can we're going to make mistakes along the way because nobody is perfect. I hope one day to see you again but until then remember that I love you all and especially that crazy daddy of yours. I can't wait I can hold him again.

And it was signed; with love from your father Shannon Mason O'Malley.

PS; Mason as long as I let the secrets out your full legal name is; Shannon Mason O'Malley II but we call you Mason because the other is a mouthful.

There wasn't a dry eye in the room when Lex got finished reading the letter.

Boys excuse me, young men I would like to take you to a research and development area there's something you must see since you're the oldest two O'Malley's. Lex stood up and the boys followed him he went through several different hallways and a couple of sets of doors, he reached one and slid his card through and they opened up.

The boys looked through the open doors and in the center of the room, connected by lines were 10 stasis pods. We have been working almost around the clock since your arrival, these pods were hit by an electrical surge some time during the voyages and their control panels were damaged and we're unable to unlock them. This is one that you need to look at all it says on the panel is S. O and the rest of the display is shorted. We don't know if we're going to be able to unlock it.

The boys looked at it and they wiped the front viewer screen and inside was their father Shamus O'Malley. They both started to cry, he had made it but like he said something went wrong.

Madison looked at Lex, these things are glitchy at best, take a stasis pod that is operational get in line reroute the master switch and use the touchpad on the fully operational one and you can unlock the second one. We used to do that to the Captain's bird, freeze that Secker hard as a rock for up to a month or so and we unthaw it from the next pod. You have to understand the bird talked he let out everybody secrets and when somebody got in trouble the bird went to freezer. All you need is an interface cable we had them all over the station.

Lex responded; we don't have one here so there's no way we can loop them up.

Take one the other pods apart replied Mason there's at least 15 to 20 of them in each one these pods, now you have to go slow not to overload them since they been in stasis as long as they have. You must take a long time, it's low-voltage but in 2 to 3 months and you can have everyone out. You just can't rush it.

One of the technicians was listening to the boys talk and he began to question them about the process that they used and was taken notes is the two brothers chattered away. When he got enough information, he thanked them and then started feeding the data into the computer system.

Lex noticed a pained look on Mason's face, it's starting isn't it. Mason shook his head yes.

Let's get you to the room so that you can change into a robe and we can that you settled.

Madison was right behind him, the pains and he complained that his clothes were getting tight.

Well looks like both the boys are going to go through it tonight, I'll call you dad and tell him you're here in the clinic and will be here all night until your transformation is finished there's nothing anyone can do and not knowing how you will react I don't want to put anybody else in harm's way by have them sit with you. Sometimes transformations go smoothly and other ones not so smoothly and things get torn up, people have been hurt. But I can loop the two viewing panels together that way you can see each other and be there for each other. Mason and Madison both thanked Lex as they went into their rooms. The boys were recorded for a matter of record as the transformation started. Lex was hoping that maybe Mason's body would catch up that way his vent would be protected after transformation and not fully exposed like it was now.

Lex called Chris just to let him know that it was going be a long night at the clinic as he had two just starting their transformation, Chris offered to stop by and keep him company for a while but Lex told him to stay with the boy and he'd see him in the morning.

About 30 minutes later Zack stopped by to check on his grandson, Lex was glad to see his grandfather because the boys were having a very rough time. Madison was having the roughest transformation, he had already grown to almost 6'6" and the rest of his body was catching up, on the other hand Mason it looked like he would top out 6'2" maybe 6'3" and was going to be a lean build he was still hoping his ass would get bigger for protection of his vent but it didn't look like it would but the boy had some body hair.

Lex walked in one time to check Mason's progress. His legs were extremely Hairy as was his vent covering looked like two chunks of white meat with a black strip running down the center. If he didn't get made fun of before in the showers he would now, the hair was long enough that you could probably put curlers in it. As far as the other equipment it really didn't grow. He was definitely going to be a carrier without a doubt.

Lex had to be careful going in to Madison's room to check on because he was all over the place. His hands were huge, his chest was huge he had the perfect eight pack and all he could say about us that was some very well-seasoned Genman couldn't handle that one that he was packing. He was going to shave and a haircut is blonde locks had grown 8 - 9 inches and he has light dusting of hair on the chin unlike his brother Mason who had a full beard and hair around his nipples, both young men had a nice treasure trail and the considerable Bush. They had begun to settle down in their growth has started to taper off. Mason had a nice little bubble butt on now which helped hide most of his vent but not all of it in fact it made it a perfect target for anyone wanting to mount him two beefy melons with a soft spot in the center.

Zach told his grandson that he was getting kind of tired and bit him good night and good luck with the boys since they had settled down for the night, he would see them first thing in the morning and he'd take them for a trip to Miss Sonja.

Bright and early the brothers had a visitor, their first Eli. And in typical Eli fashion bothering Lex. Come on Mr. Lex I know they bound to be through now. I've got to see the finished product we're all in gym class can I get the first peak at the boys.

Lex finally give in to Eli just to shut him up and he turned on the monitors Mason was sleeping on top the covers butt naked and he was a nice-looking young man now not too thin but not too thick either, but it was plain to see he was going be a carrier. Eli remarked; whoever ends up with him is going to have a hell of a mate, too bad I'm not older or I'd try to get it.

When he turned on the viewer to Madison's room there was nothing to say; there laid a Greek God. He was going to be the most popular breeder on the ranch when he was properly trained. Genmen would come from far away to get bred by him.

Zack walked in the front door sipping a cup of coffee he saw Lex and little Eli looking at the monitors with their mouths open. Zach looked at the monitor and saw Madison in his entire glory.

Well looks like the Z1 has a new prize stud in the stable, Ben better train him right to join the team, if not he can find him a mate that he will make happy, potbellied and bowlegged for the next 10 years.

When Zack saw Mason on the monitor he remarked; he will do just fine his butt filled out a lot not enough to totally cover it but the hair helps. It's about time these two sleeping beauties woke up and we got into town early. Eli if it's alright with Constantine you can ride with us, these two young men are going to need a style expert. Eli was happy as could be and grabbed up the phone to call home.

Lex went and retrieved the largest robe he had and he hoped that it would fit Madison, Mason was no problem he just took a 1X tall. The boys showered and made themselves ready and they came out of the rooms in their robes. Eli was thoroughly excited to see his friend even if they did make him like a midget. I know I won't be as big as you guys but I hope I grow, still got 12 months before I transition.

Madison picked the little guy up put him on his shoulder, dude that's okay no one is going to pick on you now as long as I'm around. Let me know if Jones gives you any problems, I got something for him. Eli started to laugh and responded; yep as long as long and hard he'll take you up on it to, ever since you put him in his place that young man can't wait until he transitions so you can take him and he carries your kid.

Madison looked at Eli; he wants to do what?

Ever since the day you slapped him upside the head in the showers and put your fingers you know where, all he can talk about is letting you put the real thing in him and knock him up as soon as he's in cycle.

Madison sat down when he heard that and took in a deep breath; Mr. Zack do others usually act like that around here, they publicly say that they want you to knock them up or they want to carry for you.

Madison some purebloods are that forthcoming, they will announce to someone that they wish to be bred by them and will even present themselves in public to them to announce their intentions. I've tried to get the Genmen here to be a little bit reserve while out in the wide open public but there's no shame in their game. They see it, they feel it, they say it, and this young man is saying that he wants to be bred by you, it's because he does. there's something in your chemistry that has boiled his blood and he will actively make himself available to you at every possible moment until he's bred by you. Welcome to the wonderful world of Genmen, you're not in outer space no more.

Well young men and Eli let's go pay miss Sonja a visit that way we can get these two in some nice clothes. Now Madison your big and there may not be as big a selection for you in different styles but you can still get plenty of clothes but for Mason with your size or shape believe me she's going to have a field day on you as I know for fact she's got a bunch of clothing coming off the racks and going to go for 75% off as she's getting ready to get some new styles so you will hit the jackpot.

Both young men were very happy, Eli was just waiting the chance to sneak over to Constantine's and give him a super Sunday and he was going to eat all.

Zack pulled out of the Z1 before he realized that Tim was waving at him trying to get his attention any to speak to his father plus a trip into town would been nice but hey, he always had the old speeders a he can catch up.

Unknown to Zach; Tim really did need to talk to his father tries he may Jared was finished with any relationship with anyone. He just couldn't get over the loss of the baby and had already moved out to a guest quarters away from the main house of Ed and Carter's. He did not want to see Tim he did not want to hear Tim; he didn't want to think about Tim.

Tim knew it was coming he told Ed that he needed time away the twins could stay exactly where they were Carter and the twins had a perfect relationship and he had kind of settled into the role of uncle Tim not dad. And there was some good news, Carter had just found out he was pregnant again so Tim wasn't needed as a surrogate loosing offspring for Ed and Carter, and he was okay with that he had given Ed two strong sons and he was ready to move on maybe he would find someone else to share his life with but he wasn't actively looking because the pain of losing young Timothy and now Jared was strong.

Sonja met Zack with her arms open wide and hugged him, ole my gracious what brings a good-looking man like you and then my shop this early.

Sonja I'd like you to meet the O'Malley's Mason and Madison there are the oldest of six boys and after last night they're going to need the miss Sonja treatment so work your magic young lady.

Sonja stepped back and saw two fine looking young men standing, if I wasn't engaged to Ty these two here would not stand a chance Mr. Zack, I might even have to tie them up in the back room and use them as my personal sex slaves. But they a little young and fresh let me see what I can do with this good-looking Mason, follow the young man I'm about to take you off into the heavens by the time I get through with you going to turn heads from miles around. A cute little blonde boy over there you have your big self a set down in that seat and I'll get to you soon enough, have the girls come out and work on you fee work on those hands trimming those nails buffet him down and look presentable because when I get through you going to have the choice of any vent you won't in town, and by the way that weapon of mass instruction, covered the girls around here they like to swing on him to it don't matter what the attached to genman Human or hybrids long as they get in some dick they like it.

Madison didn't realize his robe and slipped and his tackle was showing, he blushed and set down really quick. The girls were chattering around and talking to him and put cream on his face scrub in his elbows make him look good making sure he was all polished and ready for his big debut. One the girls flat out told him, I know your hybrid at your good-looking and I definitely want to have me one of your babies. I just need to go off my birth control is my time I'm coming out to see Mr. Zack we going to get us one of those rooms you're going to do me I'll show you everything a human female can show a good-looking stud like you.

Madison swallowed hard and looked at Mr. Zack for help. Claire don't go scaring him never made it with no one he has to learn the ropes. I have thought about asking him to join the program and if he wants to be trained by Ben, he'll be available but that's only if he wants to.

Claire smiled and took her little tray and walked away.

Madison looked at Zack; what program Mr. Zack were you going to ask me about?

We'll talk about that when we get back to the Ranch, I'll sit down you in the office and I'll have Ben there to help explain.

Sonja came back out and looked at Madison, he was blushing from Claire's statements. Okay good-looking, follow me and I get some of that hair cut off of you so you don't like a shaggy rackknar.

Tim walked in the shop looking for his father when Mason walked out not paying attention to who was standing there and turned around looking toward the floor and asked these pants look all right it is my butt too small.

Tim couldn't help himself it was an automatic reaction, for as I'm concerned your butt looks just fine in those pants in fact it's beautiful.

Mason spun around red in the face and realized it wasn't his brother Madison standing there but a complete stranger. He began to profusely apologize for the choice of his words and asked for forgiveness.

Tim smiled; I'm sorry I'm not apologizing for telling the truth, you are gorgeous and those pants fit perfectly.

Zack cleared his throat, watch it young man and shook his finger at his son. Tim replied; yes Sir.

I was hoping maybe I could take Eli as I promised him the next time we were in town next door for a super Sunday but now that I'm here I think I might have to invite this young man over for a malted so that we can get acquainted a little bit I'll have a chaperone with Eli will not let me make a fool of myself and you know Mr. Zack that if I step over the line he'll let you know.

Tim held his hand out to Mason; I would like to apologize for my words and invite you next door to the soda shop for a malted along with me and young Eli here by the way my name is Tim.

Zack stood up and walked up to his son, and said in a low voice. Do you think this is proper Jared at home?

Tim looked down; father he's not at home he moved out almost 3 weeks ago into a small private quarter behind the main house. He has made his position known that he no longer wishes to cohabitate me or anyone and no children or in his future we're through.

Zack shook his head; okay be careful with this one he's special inside and there's no hanky-panky do I make myself clear. Yes, abundantly clear just next door we are going talk, Eli will be right there so nothing else will happen.

Zack stepped back and looked at Mason who was standing almost 10 foot away from the two, well Madison is busy is getting cleaned up your dressed already so want you go next door and enjoy a malted get to know this fine young man. I'm sure that he'll be the first of many suitors that will come around looking at you.

Mason, Tim and Eli walked out the front door of the shop and went next door to Constantine's for a malted and maybe fries if it I could talk Tim into buying them.

Sonja walked out in time to see the three leave out, Mr. Zack is going to be okay Tim's the survivor and we all know that and that Mason might be just what he needs. You know Tim's not going to nothing to harm that young man, Ty told me that he moved back into his old quarters and the babies are with the Hawthorns. We need somebody to bring joy back into his life been lost since Timothy passed away.

Zack shook his head thanked Sonja for her words and he knew she was correct he still missed his and Ben's last child after all these years.

Madison stepped out of the back and he looked perfect, he started looking around for Mason and asked where his brother was at.

These next door at the soda shop with Eli and a special guest Tim. Zach went on; the three of them are having a malted and knowing Eli it's going to be super Sunday and French fries.

Mr. Zack you don't understand Mason's special he trusts everyone and thinks everyone is polite and good he doesn't understand that there's people that will take advantage of him and do things that aren't nice.

Cool your jets Madison; I for a fact know Tim and he's a very cordial and respectful young man I've been known him for years and he will respect your brother he will not attempt to do anything toward him or with him without his permission and Eli's there to watch after him and alert me in two seconds and I will take your Tim with no problems.

You won't have to take care to him, I don't care who he is if he hurts my brother, I'll take care of him.

Sonja stepped in front of Madison put her finger in his chest. You young man will not touch that young man Tim whatsoever you will sit your smartass right down I'm going to tell you a few things about Tim.

Tim is the most kind and gentle soul on the Z1, he didn't start out there he started out far away he showed up one night and he was taken in by this kind gentleman right here. He raised the young man as his very own. Before you got here there was a bad time, a dark time on the Z1 and it caused Tim his only child who was waiting to be born. His mate couldn't not forgive himself for being in a work area while pregnant and was the victim of a sabotage. He was hurt bad the baby was lost, and did ultimately cost them both dearly, they are no longer together. This is the first time that Tim has showed interest in anyone are anything. Your brother could do a lot worse than catching the eye of such a grand man. And before you raise your hand to Tim you better look behind you the man that stands there is his father.

Madison put his head down and turned around towards Zach, I'm sorry sir it is just I have to protect him. Seeing what I did on that orbiter during the attack still haunts me there was so much blood, uncle Brayden with the hole through him so big I could stick my fist straight through him, one of my cousins with half his head missing. I tried to help but all I could do was keep my brother safe and not let them see what I did. I know my temper is not good I almost go into a blind rage when someone talks about hurting someone else especially my family and I do apologize I didn't know who my brother was with or his intentions toward him.

Sonja walked up to Madison she wrapped her arms around the big guy and patted him on his back. We've all lost loved ones and it hurts but we must continue to grow as individuals and go on with our lives. Your brother Mason is starting a new life, once you get to know Tim will respect him as much as he will respect you but you can't go with a preconceived notion. Help your brother Madison help him understand and to be on guard to protect himself. Zack walked up and wrapped his arms around both of them and echoed the same statement.

Sonja looked at Zack, I do believe it's about time the three of us went next door that soda shop to have our own malted to check up on the three you do know that they could get in trouble even at Constantine's knowing Eli. The three left the shop and walked next door.

Tim and Mason were in deep discussion, Mason was telling him all about the space orbiter growing up there and how different this place was, how relaxing it was to be able to walk in a field run his hands through the grass smell the roses in the garden. He was so glad to be here and off of that old dreary tin can. Mason looked up and saw Madison and called him over, Madison walked up to the table.

Madison I would you like a new friend this is Tim, he is offered to show me around and point out things that I need to learn on the Z1 to stay out of trouble. Tim I would like for you to meet my brother excuse me, younger brother Madison don't mind his grumpiness he's always pounding on somebody but I guess that's his Irish/ Scottish temper combined with a little bit of Goran, I meant Genmen. Tim stood up and shook Madison's hand and told him it was good to meet him and he wanted them to become friends.

Madison realized that Tim was a good guy, he wasn't out to get a piece of vent at least not right away. But if Tim made Mason happy who was he to stand in the way. Sonja and Zack joined them for a malted.

Almost 2 hours later Zack realized he needed to get back to the ranch and Eli should be getting back also. Madison decided that it was time that pullback the reins a little bit.

Tim, I'm going ahead and ride back with Mr. Zack and Eli, when the two of you get through here please make sure that Mason is delivered to the front door so he's safe and enjoy yourselves. Tim stood up and shook Madison's hand, I will make sure that no harm comes to this young man and I'll let it be known that it's hands-off unless they want to mess with me or a pissed off Irishman, I don't think anyone's to step over that line.

Madison and Zack were walking out to the speeder and Eli was already waiting, Zach tossed Madison the key fob and remarked; 1 Ranch Drive please, you might as well learn drive sometime because I have a feeling that a lot of chauffeuring work will be coming your way. Madison was shocked; Sir I have to have pointers because the only thing I've done is not on the ground yet we used to have transportation movers on the orbiter but not out in the wide open.

Son if you can move equipment around in an orbiter in the stars with tight quarters you can hit that roadway out there in hold it between the white line in the other line just have to know where the throttle and brake are and you know where the steering is, just watch your speed.

Madison was excited but also nervous as hell, he made sure he was buckled in double checked all the buckles three times. Zach showed him the motion shifter and how to throttle up, throttle back just given the basics and told him to take me home Madison.

Earl was sitting on the swing with Charlie when Madison come driving up in Mr. Zack's speeder Zack on the passenger side. He was pissed but knew that he'd better not show out, not in front of the big man.

Madison was so proud of himself; he drove a speeder for the first time and did everything perfect, he parked just were Mr. Zack and told him to park. He went to hand the key fob back when Zach told him, you keep that one and when I call you I want you up here as my driver that's your job here on the ranch, going to be my go to man and you're going to be my driver. Plus, I have a few more jobs, I'll be assigning you in the near future.

Madison was very reserved, and thanked Mr. Zack for the opportunity and told him that he would not let him down, and most definitely count on me Sir just let me know when you need me here what time and I'll be here every morning that you need me Sir anytime of the day or evening or night.

Earl looked at his son, just exactly where is your brother at, you know Mason where is he at Madison.

Madison looked at his father; he is on a date Sir with a gentleman and you will not embarrass him by acting like a piece of gutter trash, he deserves better and you should think better of yourself.

Charlie almost couldn't refrain from laughing, smiled and asked; out of date with whom Madison your dad deserves at least that much information.

Yes sir; he's out at Constantine's he's having a milkshake and fries with Tim.

Earl popped off; exactly who is this Tim character by the way.

Madison cleared his throat; he is having a malt and fries with Timothy Zachariah Spinelli. Mr. Zack's son, dear old dad and that is all you need to know he will bring him to the front door and drop him off at the front door when they are finished having their date and by the way that will be the first of many dates for the two of them and you will not interfere like your dad did between you and our father, maybe if you had gotten to live your life with the love of your life you wouldn't be so bitchy and you wouldn't have thrown your legs up for every Tom or Harry Dick on the orbiter.

Earl set there with his mouth open.

Yes; dad we know all about Shannon Mason O'Malley, and there's a couple other things you need to know there was a letter in our pod stuck in the lining, it was from father and it explained a lot, you don't need to be bitter, grumpy or bitchy about everything we were your kids, and you should have had a backbone and stood up to your dad instead of letting him pimp you out to his choice of mate. Now I know why grandfather always doted on us every time he came in from the stars, he was waiting on you to stand up to granddad Walt. I respect you and I love you because you're my dad, but you will not treat Mason, me or any the boys without respect.

Earl set back on the swing defeated.

Have a seat Madison there's a few more things you need to know, remember when I put you boys in that cubicle when we were attacked and told you to hide, and when I went back out. I was looking for your father I couldn't get down to engineering where the propulsion systems area, I was searching for the only man I ever loved and who loved me even with my faults. I felt a burning pain in my side and I collapsed. I was in the infirmary when I came to, I heard about your uncle Stephen and your other uncles, I was recovering from my phaser shot it cost me dearly. Your father and I were about to tell you boys that we were expecting number seven but I lost him. With me not being able to find your father and everything else that went on I decided to turn my emotions off and deal with all the problems around me and not the problem with me, I know I've been a horrible dad and I can't blame anyone but myself because I wasn't strong enough to stand up not only for myself, but my children and their wonderful father who I'm never going to see again.

Zack cleared his throat and looked at Madison, it's time you know what to do.

Dad, when Mason gets home, we need to take you somewhere, there's something that you all need to see and I will leave it at that. But for now, you don't need to worry about Mason he's in good hands with Tim.

Three hours later there was a knock at the door, Earl answered it and there stood Tim.

Mr. O'Malley I am bringing Mason home safely and I would like to ask your permission to see him on a regular basis. He will have my utmost respect, be assured that nothing shall take place without permission.

Earl was shocked at the proper etiquette this young man was using, and he could barely get the words out. Yes; Tim you have my permission to date Mason and you have my complete trust that you will be a perfect gentleman where he is concerned.

As Mason went to walk in Tim leaned over and kissed him on his cheek and bid him goodbye.

Mason walked into the house and was a little thrown back at his dad's attitude, this was a side of him he didn't even know.

Excuse me am I in the right household, my dad actually told Tim that he could see me, Tim's nice yes, a perfect gentleman, dad what's going on here what do you know that I don't know.

Mason; I found the perfect gentleman also and when I went to my dad, he told me he was never going to be good enough for me even though he was human he had a wonderful job was well respected your granddad, Walt would not let us be together we had to sneak around and boy did we sneak. He was furious at me when I was pregnant with you and when I got pregnant with Madison right after you were born, he blew a gasket. He threatened to beat the child from me, it was all I could do to keep Shannon from fighting with your granddad because he threatened his child's life.

If Tim makes you happy and treats you as good as your father treated me who am I to say no, I would be worse than my own dad. When you and him decide to take your relationship to the next level; don't sneak around make sure my first grandson is conceived in a good bed and a home not behind some piece a freight in the cargo hull like Madison and so many of your brothers were.

Madison looked at his dad, behind some freight in the cargo hull really dad, do you at least remember what kind cargo it was by chance.

Earl started to snicker, Mrs. Madison's jams.

Are you telling me I got my name from the side of a cargo container for Mrs. Madison's jams, how original dad, you got jammed behind Mrs. Madison's jams and you named your son Madison?

Don't you remember how you loved that stuff Madison; you couldn't get enough of that if I remember son.

Everybody broke out in laughter.

Coming Soon Part-27 ------ I hope that you are enjoying The Z-1 Ranch Series.

CGW©

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