The Z1 Ranch P -- 58 CGW ©
Dear brother of mine, how would you like to walk out front and check the progress of the construction crews that have been painstakingly bringing this place back to what it should be thanks to Franklin's intervention.
Well, Tim it sounds okay to me if you're ready to go outside and take a look or we can wait a couple of days and see the finished product.
Don't worry Luther, we will be out there looking at the finished product, I just want to see if Franklin needs to chew out a few more lackeys on the construction crew so they do the job correctly.
Tim and Luther walked out of the office into the main foyer, as they looked around at the room there was Jarvis at his standard location. Excuse me Jarvis have you seen Franklin lately inquired Tim.
Why yes Sir; he is currently outside of the main house checking the current progress of the restoration of the house. He is taking notes of every deficiency that way they can be corrected before his final approval is signed off on and two of you are notified that the work has been completed. Then they will painstakingly take care of each and every room here in the main house as rapidly as possible not to disturb the ongoing business and routines of all that are here Sir.
Luther had a worried look on his face, you mean everything that he's doing on the outside he will do on the inside of the house also.
Yes, Master Luther; Franklin believes that a house should be kept in the best possible condition befitting that residence at all times. For example; the floor here is clean and it is quite highly shined but he has pointed out over the years with everyone walking about in all sorts of foot attire they have scuffed and scarred the surface of the grand materials used here. The entire surface must be re-ground then highly buffed to a perfect shine before these products are sealed once again for daily use.
Luther looked down and scanned the floor, they look okay to me.
Yes, master Luther they look okay but they are and not perfect like they should be.
Tim spoke up; well, whatever it takes I'm sure that Franken will guarantee that the main house is an object of perfection and dignity when our parents return. Like it said you only get one time to make a first impression so you had better do it right the first time.
Tim and Luther went outside to look around, the exterior of the home and the grounds looked like they had been freshly built. But there was Franklin with his portable tablet taking photos of different items and circling and making notes on every photograph.
They watched as Franklin walked up to an area on one of the large white columns, it had a little divot in a section and there was also a run in the paint. He took photos of both imperfections and made notes then went on to the next section.
One of the members of the construction crew approached Tim and asked if he could speak to him in private?
Tim looked at him, in one word know whatever you have to say to me you can say in front of my brother make your peace speak your mind and see how it bears.
Sir, this new guy here with the house there's no pleasing him he is on top of everything critiquing everything Thomas what we're doing wrong and demanding that it be done differently his way, it doesn't matter it's okay.
Tim pondered his answer and looked at Luther then turned around and looked at the house, once again he looked at the worker. That me tell you one thing if you don't like your job then quit, see if anybody else will employ you and as far as the new guy his name is Franklin. Yes, he is the assistant house manager and he is in charge of the restoration of the interior and the exterior of the main house here on the Z1 if you if you feel that he's picking on you and you are not up to the standards of the Z1 then quit but until then do exactly what he is asking of you. But let me warn you if you think that it's hard now wait until you start on the inside each room will be done individually during off hours in the main portion of the house but in the unused portions it will be done at all hours of the day. Are there any more questions that you need answered?
No Sir Mr. Tim I understand you completely and I do not wish to quit I do not wish to lose my job thank you very much Sir.
The man returned to his job and got right back to work.
Franklin approached the two, I do apologize in advance if the men feel that I am being unrealistic with my expectations of their work, but this is the main house this is our 1st foot forward and a first impression is a lasting impression. If you wish for me to turn the job over to someone else and replace me, I will agree to it Sir.
Luther held his hand up to his brother, I've got this one little bro. Franklin you are doing an amazing job and if they don't like it that means it's been done right and they are not allowed to do things haphazardly continue with the work on the exterior of the home because I cannot wait to you start with the inside.
Yes, Sir about that I wish to start in the upper areas in the older bedrooms were no one is using them and so that you may not be disturbed in the office area it will take approximately 2 to 3 weeks of steady working to get a home back in its proper glory, years of dirt and grime and everyday use has built themselves up upon the woodwork that must be meticulously clean so that you can see the beauty of the wood. We will use cleaners that will not permeate the air but still will clean the wood and other areas the biggest challenge is the main for your the old earth stone that was used on the flooring must be re-ground and polished out so that it may be returned to its original luster that will be our hardest job the library will be the most difficult of everything because the books one by one must be removed cleaned repairs done and re-claiming fluid applied to the exterior of all the books. We do not want to damage them in any way nor take away from their value. Some of the books are in very poor shape and must be preserved. When you have time, I would kindly like to be shown which ones are your father's favorite novels. And do not fear while we are working in the main library the grand piano shall be moved to the main for your so that Zion may please your ears with his melodies of the old Masters.
Tim looked at Luther and they both told Franklin to do whatever he needed to the inside and as many workers as need to be in the house should be allowed to come in and do their jobs but be respectful of father's things.
Yes Sir, I am always respectful of the Masters items in the Masters home. I understand that we have a young child that now resides in the house until his parents return. If he is in of companionship of others within his age, he needs to look no further than my boys. They will entertain him and see to it that he is educated properly in etiquette, grammar and general attitude.
Tim smiled as did Luther; you can guarantee that a certain young man by the name of Ezra will be coming to you for pointers and general attitude corrections from now on Franklin. Thank you for being a valued member of our family.
The boys looked around and walked around the construction site and were amazed at the quality of work that was being done on the main house. Slowly years of neglect and decay were returned to splendor and glory.
Tim and Luther returned to the office to finish the day's work. You know we both lived here off and on for years in the main house started Tim, and I never realized how much work Jarvis has done for this family and the main house in general. I'm very glad that Franklin is here now to assist him. And as soon as the renovations are completed, I think that Jarvis needs to take some time off to be with his family. One day a week is not enough to catch up on years that have been lost to them. I know it will be a change for Jarvis to sit back and relax but reconnecting with Max is going to be his number one priority from now on.
That sounds appropriate Tim, and I hope all the renovations are completed before father returns because I want him to see this house and be proud of this home that he is created for the Z1. Plus, I want to see the look on his face when he looks over there and see a young Jarvis doppelgänger.
Tim picked up the communicator and rang up Max's home, Jericho answered the phone.
Jericho this is Tim, would you and Max please come up to the main house and meet me and Luther. I believe today is the perfect day and Jarvis needs the afternoon off so that the three of you can travel into the Township and go to Constantine's for a light meal courtesy of the Z1.
Yes Sir, Mr. Tim I will get my husband and we shall come to the main house, but I don't know if his father will leave his post.
Let me take care that, I'll reason with Jarvis.
Luther pushed the intercom system, Jarvis please come to the office Jarvis come to the office please.
Within seconds Jarvis was at the office door and entered, how may I assist you master Luther.
Luther motioned for Jarvis to have a seat in the chair which he did.
Jarvis were gonna do a trial run this afternoon, it's almost 2 o'clock and you're not scheduled to get off till six. But with the home being ran with such efficiency you have earned time off while you're gone Franklin will be in charge.
But Sir my hours are 7 AM till 6 PM six days a week Sir and a half day on Sunday.
Yes, Jarvis they are but Tim and I have discussed it and you will leave your job post today at 2 PM, you will go into the Township with your family. Max and Jericho and dine at Constantine's, the Z1 is showing your gratitude for your years of work and dedication to the family and the main house. Please accept our humble thanks for years of service and dedication.
Jarvis set there and was almost lost within himself when a knock came to the door. Before Jarvis could get up Tim answered up. Please enter the office now.
Max and Jericho entered the office and walked up to where Jarvis was sitting. Father we have come to pick you up today and we are going to the Township to dine out announced Max. Max extended his hand to his father to help them out of the chair. We can always go to your room so that you may get some more relaxed clothing on for our trip.
Are you sure that it's okay that I leave the main house today master Tim, what if you and master Luther need something while I'm gone?
Luther returned comment; then we will have to request that Franklin do his job while your off duty. Don't worry the main house is in good hands with Franklin, he cares about this home and its occupants just as you have for all these years. Jarvis go be with your family this afternoon and all evening you have earned it and then some.
Max, Jericho and Jarvis departed the office headed to Jarvis's suite so that he could get out of his uniform and into some comfortable clothing for his outing with his son and son-in-law.
Max, Jericho and Jarvis left the home through the kitchen headed to the transit that was waiting on them. Lester opened the door and welcomed the family aboard for their trip to the Township.
Chuck's diner was a busy place in the small coastal community, everybody who was anybody ate at Chuck's place mostly because Tom was a fantastic and Chuck wasn't bad conversation either. But today the little diner was a special place people that attended breakfast that morning we're treated to a rare event. They were introduced to the world of Genmen, Genman human hybrids and Goran-old earth human Hybrids. And what they were learning there was slowly changing their minds of things that they had always heard differently. When Madison told everyone about who and what he was there was not a whisper or word said in the business, everyone listened to the young man that stood before them and poured his heart out. And when Tom finally told Chuck about his situation everyone was ecstatic at the news. Soon they would hear the cries of a child and watch the child grow up before their eyes.
Ralphie was the most changed of the whole bunch, and he listened as Ben told everyone his life story.
I ran away from my ranch because my parents were gone and the plans that the old farm master had for me, I wanted nothing to do with them. I showed up at the Z1 and met the most handsome young human, I was in love with him before I knew what love was. I followed him around like a baby rackknar follows his mom. I was 16 in human years and I soon would be going through my transition into adulthood, my human as I referred to him encouraged me and helped me through my difficult time.
Then one night, the night of the 2nd great storm my changes began. I was scared as my body changed and grew to its final proportions, but what terrified me were the huge fireballs that were falling from the sky hitting all over the ranch setting places on fire damage and buildings and even killing some. But I wasn't alone, I had my human with me and he held me tight. As I started on my cycle and began to admit my breeding pheromones signaling that I was mature and ready, this drove the human almost out of his mind. That night and all the chaos he held me and made love to me for the first time in my life. When my body began to burn only inside, I didn't know what to do and neither did he. But we made it through, the next morning I felt different, I looked different and I was different. I was carrying my first child conceived during the storm by the most loving man I ever knew.
In those days it was illegal for humans and Genmen to produce a child together, so we hit my condition for as long as we could. I moved out of the main house or my human lived and he put me in a newly Built cabin. There I spent my time is my body swell with his child, the only person that knew what really took place would never breathe a word to anyone. He was the original house manager a fellow genman by the name of Jarvis. He still runs the main house to this very day. When my pains started, they were great and my human came to be with me. Everyone always knew that he was carrying and loving toward all Genmen so it was nothing unusual for him to attend the birthing of a new child. He has delivered so many of the children on the ranch that it was just natural. He held our son in his hands when the child exited my body, and he helped him up to my ripe gland so that he could drink his first bit of nectar and bond with me. I name the child Luther.
Our Luther grew strong and fast and when he wasn't with me, he was with his uncle at the main house that's how we hit his parentage. When the child was four months old, I mistakenly went out behind the barn areas to pick berries and I was caught by a breeder when I was just starting my cycle. When I returned to my home there was no doubt, I was now carrying his child in my body. I tried to explain this to my human but he couldn't accept it and blamed me for caring another one's child. We grew apart and we were angry at each other and ourselves. But the one that suffered for it was our son Luther who become distant, moody and angry. I birthed the other one's child and he took it to back to his farm since I would not believe my mine.
I made myself available as a breeder for the ranch because times were tough and money was short. I had good genetics and other ranches and farms wanted my bloodlines so I helped out where I could. My human returned to me once again and after one night I found myself with his child in my body once again. By this time Luther was a teenager 17 human years and full of rage. I was tired because my carry was not a good one my body had problems with the baby that it contained. One afternoon Luther was out of control and even though I was almost 6 months into my gestation I attempted to stop him and my son turned up on me and began to beat me. I protected the child that I carried as much as I could until my human lover intervened and stopped our son from hurting the further.
As his father restrained him Luther began to lose control as he screamed at us both for denying him being ashamed of him and never loving him. But nothing could be further from the truth. It broke his father's heart to bind his son the way he did but he needed to care for me, my body slowly rejected the child that I was carrying and later that evening it was expelled. My human lover locked our oldest son in a control area so that he would not hurt himself or others as we buried our second child.
His father and I agonized over what to do with our son who hated and detested both of us but me mostly for lying to him and never admitting that he was hybrid and his father was right there on our ranch.
We sent our son to a place that we felt would help him, it was touted as a behavioral specialty center. Had really know the place was would've never sent him there. We were not allowed to see him for a year. In only his father could see him then I was not welcomed nor wanted by him. When his father finally was allowed to visit our son had a child of his own and was three months past with another in his body. Luther had started his transition within two days of entering the center and was bred immediately. When he had that one was bred back to the same breeder on his third day after birthing.
When I found out the horrible truth I went into a tailspin and offered myself as a carrier for any and all who wish to top me. I soon birth child after child sending the children as soon as they were born home with their fathers to distant farms and ranches, I felt myself unworthy to have any child stay with me.
After years I was carrying for the ranch once again but this time it was different when they took the child from me, I collapsed and crawled into myself.
My human never left me he stayed with me and my new Genmen mate who I had just taken. But it would take more than them to bring me back.
My human contacted our son who by this time had three children of his own and no permanent mate, all of the children were conceived by the same father so they were brothers. Without hesitation after he had matured and learned to be self-sufficient, he returned to our ranch to see his father and me and bring our grandchildren home.
Had it not been for Luther and the boys I would've lost myself and mourned myself to death.
There was an age difference between myself and my young mate and sadly we have grown apart and ended our relationship. He is raising our sons in the house that was built for us.
Me I have once again been reunited with my one and my only love in life my human. And I once again carry his child in my body. I started with him when I bore my first child and when I quit producing, I will bear him my last child.
So Ralphie if you ask me if I am ashamed of who I am and what I've done in life or who I have fallen in love with and bore children for I would tell you absolutely not.
Ben reached over and laid his hand on Zach's. This is my human this is the love of my life and the father of our children. He is all I need in life if people do not like it or cannot understand it's none of my concern but let anyone raise a hand to hurt one of my children and I will guarantee that you will never be seen again walking and breathing on this planet.
Ralphie looked at both of them, you mean the two of you have children together and been your carrying for him once again.
Zack spoke up; Precisely Ralphie we have found each other after so many years apart. And it's just like it was the morning after that big storm, I have my Ben back. And anyone that tries to come in between us will not fare well.
After Ben told his story there wasn't a dry eye in the diner, no one treated them any different than they would treat anyone else. Because for once in their lives they were just like anyone else free to love and be loved out persecution.
Madison looked at his watch, you know it's getting a little late either we can have another meal here or we can try that fancy grilling pit you have back at the house, it's up to you boss?
Zack leaned back in his chair and looked over at Chuck, what you say Chuck give Tom the evening off and close early, we meet back at my place for steaks?
Everyone looked at Chuck to see what his decision was, was he going to keep the diner open for supper run, or was he going to close and finally have a day off.
Was Zack it's like this to get all these hungry people what are they gonna do for supper half of these people don't even know how to cook, they depend on Tom and myself to eat we got disappoint them to?
Well Chuck I guess you're right, were just going to have to have them over at the house and have one hell of a cook out and party, that's if you don't mind pitching in helping out because it looks like we have a couple of mates it might need to get off their feet.
Tom stuck his head out of the kitchen, you ain't lying there Mr. Zack my poor feet are swollen up and sore. I can always sit down and make a good white salad but I do need the night off.
Chuck was thinking, I tell you what everybody. Go home make a small dish to bring with you for side items and we going to cook tonight like you have never eaten before. Got me some fresh steaks and a bunch of star birds that are waiting to jump on the grill. Will need dips and chips and drinks for everyone no alcohol though. One thing about alcohol added to a bunch of humans and you have a bunch of assholes and there are no assholes allowed at this party.
And yes, Ralphie you are invited to, you can at least bring the ice, since you got the only ice machine in the community.
That evening everyone gathered at Ben and Zach's beach retreat. There was a meal served there that would not be forgotten soon.
For most of the evening Ralphie was hiding Jason who found out that Ralphie was quite well-off in the financial department thanks to his bragging.
Zack was standing near one of the columns that had a large potted plant it was more like a tree almost. Zach come here a voice said; you have got to help me that young guy from next-door Jason I'm afraid if he catches me, I'm on the menu. All he can talk about is please take him around the corner his hubby wouldn't know and we can make a baby really quick that way it would make old man really happy before he died that he knew he had an heir. That boy scares the hell out of me.
About that time Jason come around the corner and he was looking for Ralphie hard. Zach spoke to Jason; young man a party for everyone and you were out of line. Not every human wants to mount a genman and produce a child. I know why you're doing it, to make your husband think that he's his father a child that way when he goes to the hereafter, he'll think he has an heir. I don't know how you ended up with George but do not deceive him.
You don't understand Mr. Zack if George doesn't produce an heir even though we do have sex occasionally everything disappears and I go back to nothing. We have been together for three years and every other month when he feels in need, he crawls on me and does his business. His seed is just not any good anymore, it won't be long and he'll take his long sleep and I want him to be happy thinking he has someone to carry on his namesake.
I don't want Ralphie to think he's responsible for anything because with the money that George will leave us the child and I will be well-off and taken care of for as long as we need it. Tell Ralphie when you see him that I'm sorry but he is kind of cute in an older human way. I'll take George back home now it's time for me to bathe him and put him to bed. I'm sorry I embarrassed you it your party with your friends.
It's okay Jason, you don't need to try so hard next time just tell someone the truth and why you need their help maybe they will and maybe they won't but at least you know you won't deceive anyone.
Jason left and went and picked up George, they walked back next door got on the elevator and went upstairs.
Zack went over and took a seat and one lounge chairs and, in a few minutes, Ralphie joined him.
I thought the young guy was crazy, but it seems like he does love the old man and wants to make him happy.
Yes, it is Ralphie it is a shame, and no Jason is a little outgoing but he's actually a very good young man. I'm just afraid he's going to throw himself at the wrong person and they're going to end up hurting him bad.
Ralphie stood up and told Zack that he was going to mingle a little bit more before he got ready to leave.
Ben came over and set down beside Zack and asked him; what were you and Ralphie talking about?
All nothing much just about a little community service job that needs to be performed and he's thinking about it.
You old matchmaker you, hey if it's meant to be it's meant to be.
Two days later Zack was setting out on the deck one morning enjoying a cup of coffee when he heard someone retching and he figured it was Ben suffering from some morning sickness. Ben walked out with a cup of coffee set down and asked how was the morning going.
Was that you sick inside a while ago?
Now I feel fine I thought you were throwing up, the sounds of it that was horrible.
As they were setting there Jason came out to stand on his deck next door. Chuck might want to check his coolers I think some of that food might have been on the verge of spoilage for the last two days all I've done is thrown up.
Ben looked at Zach and started to snicker, looks like somebody put in some good community service work. Zach almost blew his coffee all over the deck when he got choked.
Whenever you get ready my love that me know I'm getting dressed and will go to Chuck's for breakfast. Hey Jason; Zach and I are going to go to Chuck's. We are getting some fresh sausage links with over easy star bird eggs and toast with butter and jelly on it does that sound good to you. Jason put his hand over his mouth and ran back inside. Just wait until I see Ralphie, he better come clean with me or I am going to get very dirty with him.
Zack just shook his head and snickered. He wanted to see this firsthand Ben was going to have some fun.
When Madison, Zack and Ben arrived at the diner it was still quiet Chuck was still putting stuff out for the morning breakfast run and you smell Tom's fresh biscuits baking. And at his usual stool at the counter there are set Ralphie. Ben told Chuck he would take his usual coffee but first he wanted to talk to Ralphie, Ben slid onto the stool next to Ralphie. So, there may be frost on the rooftop but from what I know they're still a raging fire in the furnace with you.
Ralphie looked at Ben, what in the world are you talking about?
What am I talking about Ralphie? I am talking about a certain next-door neighbor that is so sick when you start talking about food, he runs for the bathroom to throw up everything he's got. I know what you did, and I know why you did it you were just being a kind neighbor doing his civic duty. Ben leaned over and gently kissed Ralphie on his cheek and whispered, Ralphie you are going to be a father congratulations.
Ralphie spit his coffee out everywhere and started shaking so hard he lost his cup fell and hit the floor shattering into 1 million pieces.
Chuck looked at Ralphie, what in that hell is gotten into you can't you hold on your coffee cup anymore. Ralphie was about three shades whiter than he already was.
Ben went to their table and had a seat. Don't worry Zack give him time he'll be over here and will get the full story.
Madison looked at Zack and Ben, what's going on or what you mean the full story?
Don't worry Madison you'll know soon enough.
Ben don't look now but here comes Ralphie.
Chuck I'll take my coffee over here and make it black nothing in it today I need it straight coffee. Ralphie set down at the table and he was still shaking. What do you mean Jason sick and throwing up?
Ben looked at Ralphie, what you did was sweet and he'll appreciated once he gets over his morning sickness.
Madison's eyes lit up and he almost blew his coffee all over the table when he got choked.
Ben something took place after the party it wasn't intended but it did happen. I went over after I saw Jason walked toward the beach and I went to talk to them. And I don't know how it happened but it did. I must to hurt him bad because it was blood everywhere, he said as many times as him and George had sex he had never bled before. And it hurt deep inside, and when we got through it burned twice. I didn't know what to so I did as he asked me to help rub the burning spots and that seem to help. We stayed together for a little while and I helped him back to their house and left. He moaned and groaned with every step I thought I really hurt the young man.
Madison put his face in his palm and looked at the table and just shook his head.
Ben smiled and began to explain everything to Ralphie. You didn't hurt Jason in fact you more than likely did him a favor. Even if they had sex 1 million times if your partner doesn't get inside of you deep enough, you'll never conceive a child, and I'm afraid that was Jason and George's problem. Ralphie you didn't hurt him you just opened him up inside, it's like taking a human female for the first time Genmen and hybrids that submit to their mates give up their innocence. Ralphie just set there with a dumb look on his face. And Ben looked at him again all for gosh sake, you popped his damn cherry in other words his husband wasn't man enough to get the job done so you did it and the burning sensation was your seeds mixing with his eggs and creating life, congratulations you knocked him up, but you said he burned twice. So that means is going to be twins. I suggest you leave him alone so that George thinks they are his.
Ralphie set there totally dumbfounded. He was 52 years old retired and he had just knocked someone up with twins.
Zack stretched his arms up and placed them on top of his heads with his hands clasped within each other. Ralphie it looks like you did your civic duty and now you leave it be.
Ralphie was still lost. Madison spoke up; Mr. Ralphie with Genmen is not like it is with humans, if one is in need of a mate so that he can carry a child he will find him a mate offer himself up and conceived the child and walk away there's no hang-ups about sex with us like there is with humans.
You mean one Genmen will approach another Genmen and say hey I'm ready to carry but I have no one to put one in me and that they find each other mutually beneficial they'll just produce a child no one's responsible.
Ben looked at him, precisely sex is sex with Genmen. Some choose to stay with the mate but others don't that's what our breeding program is all about we have Genmen that will never do take a mate and raise children with him. They will go to a ranch such as the one that we run they will make their choice from assortment of bios that are provided for them when they choose the particular mate that they want they will meet up go into a conception breeding area it's very classy it's like a fancy hotel room and he'll go in there for the night and they'll make a baby. In the next morning the doctor will check the carrier to make sure that has taken if it proves that he is expecting he gets on the next transit and he's off to his home ranch or farm. Nine months later they come back some of them do they birth the child at the Z1 in our state-of-the-art birthing facility. The father is present at the birth and by gentle touch of his bare hands will bond with the child if he is a hybrid or a genman he will let the child nurse his nectar from his glands and then he will hand it to the dad and let him feed it from his nectar glands assuring the child is bonded to both parents.
Other times they stay at their farm they birth them and the father never sees them again. That's till they turn legal age and they transition then some of them search for their birth father just to let him know that they are mature this is what I look like thank you very much and the cycle goes on if he's a breeder he'll find someone to breed, if he is a breeder- carrier, he will do both, he will carry a child while he produces children with other carriers and then you have the other ones that just carry and birth the child. At the Z1 everyone is free to choose if we have one that is scared and undecided, they go to special classes so that they can make up their mind.
Well, how do you know that brothers aren't breeding brothers and fathers aren't breeding children are dads aren't breeding children are being bred by them.
That's were Zack comes in.
Ralphie Zack began; Every Genmen, hybrid or human that is at the Z1 or has ever produced at the Z1 has been DNA cross matched so that there are no inbreeding possibilities. If a Genman comes in and picks out this nice good-looking Genmen that he thinks he would like to be the father of the child that he will soon carry, we take a DNA sample from the perspective carrier or breeder we run it through the Codex and if it comes up that they are related we inform the carrier or breeder that that is a relative of his and he is not allowed to breed or carry for him because of possible deformities of the child. And it helps ensure the safety for all.
Damn Zack this sounds like a commercial business to you.
Not really Ralphie, it's called protecting my family from any injury and at the Z1 we're all family and protecting family is number one.
So how do hybrids fit into the equation?
Simple it brings new bloodlines in, number one and the hybrids do not suffer the same diseases that full blood humans have, in other words it's the best of both worlds combine into one.
You mean Tom back there, that baby he's carrying for Chuck is actually going to be stronger than either parent?
Madison smiled; now you get it, you can be taught even an old rackknar such as yourself can learn a new trick.
Thank you; Madison for that simple explanation even a dumbass human like me could understand that.
Tom came walking out the kitchen and brought their plates out and set them down on the table. I want to tell you how much I enjoyed myself yesterday evening actually we both did Chuck was so relaxed last night when we came home. Getting out every now and then and being with people in a relaxed setting is good for anyone in fact I told him that we need to sponsor a community dinner once a month here at the diner and let everybody bring up side dish get someone to help man the grills and cook a meal for everyone. And he agreed with me.
Ralphie turned and asked Tom was it okay if he felt the baby kick?
Sure; go right ahead, it feels like he's doing somersaults and back flips today.
Ralphie was amazed how the baby moved inside of Tom and realized just how lucky Chuck was.
The door open and a couple of customers came in and Tom went back to the grill.
The four of them set at the table in conversation about what they saw for the future of the world that they lived on. As they set there the door opened, and in walked George and Jason.
George was in a good mood but poor Jason looked like hell warmed over. They sat at the counter, George ordered a breakfast combo but Jason just ordered dry toast and a glass of plain water.
George was normally a man of few words but today he turned his chair around took a spoon and began tapping on the side of his coffee cup to get everyone's attention. I know this summer you look at me like a dirty old man and I don't give a shit. You know that Jason is different than we are and he keeps my bed warm and my house clean in return I take care of him. It seems this morning that Jason wasn't his usual self and he took him one of them special test and I am delighted to announce that he's carrying my Heir. I know I'm old and I will never see the child grow to be a young man but when I'm gone please looked after Jason.
He'll need some guidance, lawyers can only do so much and even they are bloodsuckers and leeches, please protect him from anyone that would miss treat him or our child when he arrives. Zach you know his kind better than anyone here see to it if I'm not around that he gets proper medical care for the baby.
It was a little silent in the diner and tell Ralphie stood up and started to clap and then everyone else joined in. Just like it was on que Jason put his hand over his mouth and ran for the bathroom, Ben followed him.
Ben held his head as he threw up what little he had in his stomach. Ben grabbed a damp cloth and applied it to the base of his neck. Don't worry Jason this is not gonna last for long, when we carry for humans, we all go through this.
A couple of the other men's wives entered the men's restroom to check on Jason. There was one thing for sure there would be plenty of old mother hens to help Jason as he carried this child.
Ben had a couple of questions that need to be answered; Jason when it happened the burning how many times did it happen to you.
Mr. Ben it hurts so bad but it burned twice in two different locations what does that mean?
Well; young man I'll tell you the truth, it means that you are carrying twins for George. He shall have two that will carry on his legacy. Now that you're in such good capable hands of these lovely ladies of the community I'll go tell the expectant father the double news.
Ben walked out of the restroom and over to where George was setting on the chair consuming his breakfast like nothing else mattered. George he's going to be okay but you need to know this you said he took a test and it showed that he was pregnant but from experience when Genmen conceive human children for the first time and also some subsequent times they will start having a burning sensation as the father's sperm combines with the dad's a and it implants itself into the womb, Jason said it happen twice so that means you two will become parents in nine months of twins.
George was ecstatic that Jason was pregnant not only with one child, but two children. George didn't waste any time at all, he made a call to his attorneys informing them that in nine months to heirs to his estate would be born by his long-term companion Jason. If anything were to happen to him beforehand, they would be taken care of Jason would receive half of the estate and the children the other half and he let his lawyers also know that the conversation was taking place in front of none other than Zachariah Spinelli owner of the Z1 ranch so that his children and Jason his mate would be protected from any low-down dirty double-crossing dog that tried to do them in by seeking to invalidate their birth and Jason's relationship with him. He then closed his communicator up and continued eating.
A slightly shaky Jason returned to the counter and continued to eat his dry toast. Everyone was very happy for the couple, but Ralphie knew the truth and he was so afraid it might come out when the children were born and DNA samples were taken. After the meal was consumed George and Jason said their goodbyes and left the diner to drive back to their beach house.
The quietness and solemn of everyone eating was suddenly pierced by the frantic honking of the speeders horn. Madison run to the door and saw Georges buggy setting in the roadway and Jason was frantically honking the horn tried to get anyone's attention.
The diner emptied out as everyone rushed to see what was the problem. Madison pulled George from behind the driver seat of the speeder and laid him on the ground. Jason rushed to be by George's side is Madison and others frantically gave George CPR. Ben gently pulled Jason from his mates' side as Zach, Madison, Ralphie and Chuck took turns trying to get George's heart started again. When the medical crew arrived and they assessed the situation, one of them walked over to Jason who was being held by Ben.
I'm sorry Sir, there was nothing anyone could have done for your mate. He suffered a massive heart attack and was dead instantly when he collapsed. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss.
Jason lost it at this point and began to scream for George to wake up. Even though he knew there was nothing that could be done, he just wanted to see George smile once again.
Ben motioned for Madison to come over and to take Jason away from all of this he did not need the stress with him recently conceiving twins. Jason was distraught and one of the medical attendants offered to give him something to settle him down when Ben told him that Jason was carrying twins.
Yes, Sir I'll get our other pouch, it has medications just for Genmen and hybrids. What I give them will not hurt the children and will help calm him, but he does not need to be alone at this time.
Don't worry about that young man we have that handled he'll go back to our seaside cottage and one of us will sit with him so that he does not have to be alone. After the injection was given to Jason he soon called and Madison picked him up and took him to the speeder. They covered George's body and placed him on the gurney and took him to the local medical facility until arrangements could be made.
For the next three days Jason didn't get out of bed, he said that he couldn't live without George and he wished he were dead too.
Ben had had enough of Jason's self-loathing drama. He walked into the room and shut the door behind him, Jason I know that you cared for George and you made his life pleasurable in his final years and through his generosity you and the babies that you carry will be taken care of. But also know something else from an admission by another. George is not the father of these two boys that you carry, by age and health reasons he was never able to open your body that was done by someone else the night after the party on the beachfront. And you can lay there and wallow in your self-pity and now all that you wish. But I for one am tired of taking care of you when you need to be on your feet and moving around. You know when that burning started and happened after Ralphie opened you for the first time and delivered his strong seed deep inside you that did not departure body. You might've gone back and had some fun with your husband by giving him a piece of your vent but there's only one that's ever been where he needed to be.
And after a proper amount of time in mourning you will accept this other man out allow him to help you and to care for these children that you're expecting in George's name.
Ben how at you know about the beach episode?
Ben took a seat on the bed, when Ralphie heard that you were sick during general conversation without anyone else around us he confessed what had happened. He was afraid for you after you and him had sex together because of all of the blood that you emitted from your body when he pierced you deep. I knew right then that your husband wasn't capable of impregnating you because he couldn't get inside of you deep enough due to his age and ill health yeah you made them feel good and he even achieved orgasm's but his seed never got to your eggs.
Today were going to have a visitor, and the two of you are going to sit down and decide what you're going to do about the future of these two children that you carry. The two children that you two made. So, get in the shower and clean yourself up and be presentable for Ralphie when he comes to call. Ben left the room and went back to the main area of the beach house.
Well Ben; tell me how is he doing?
Zack he's going to be fine he just has a lot of soul-searching to do and a lot of decisions to make. By the time Ralphie arrives he'll be ready to talk and talk they will or I will whip both of their asses.
Zack chuckled; I have no doubt that you would I remember fondly how you were when you were carrying Luther. And I love you for it.
Back on the Z1 everything was going like clockwork at the main house. All of the back rooms were almost completed. The once dulled woodwork was now bright and shiny and looked brand-new, floors sanded and resealed furniture brought back to life and fresh paint and drapes were in order. Everyone had to do without cook's meals for one day when the kitchen was almost torn apart, it was cleaned, repaired or replaced then reassembled.
Zack's office had also undertaken a full restoration. The only thing was left were the marks on the door facing where Zach had measured the boy's growth charts. It had to be meticulously cleaned and preserved for the future. Jarvis was slightly concerned about the grand entrance hall and staircase. It would take two full days around the clock to complete this massive task that Franklin had undertaken. The doors leading to the main grand Hall from the office were closed and the side entrance leading to the outdoor terrace was opened for the first time in years so that access could be granted while the workmen did their job to the grand entrance hall of the manor.
Franklin made sure that the workmen put a soundproofing barrier inside of the office at the door ways leading to the grand Hall and all that was taped in sealed so that no amount of dust or noise should enter the office and disturb the daily operation of the Z1. The workmen knew from past experience not to question Franklin and his methods and for goodness sake don't mumble or grumble, the fountains around the front and in the courtyards had never been cleaner than they were now.
Benjamin was getting a little concerned about Madison, he and Mr. Zack had been gone for such a long time. Yes, he had received a letter explaining not to worry that everything would be okay and due time he would return with Mr. Zack. But he wasn't worried he just missed his love.
Franklin was making his final inspection, and dusting off the last bit of any construction residue that might have been left and he gave the approval that all was correct and the Manor had been restored.
Once again, the music drifted through the main house as Zion played the regal grand piano in the private reading room of Mr. Zack.
Madison slowed the speeder as they approached the Z1's main entrance gates. Zach and Ben looked at the beauty that shown before them. The ones tarnished and dirty columns world now white again and shown the beauty of their stonework, the gates were black and shiny and that the overhead portion the brass letters denoting the Z1 ranch shined such luster that they looked brand-new.
Zack looked at Ben, maybe we should had left for a vacation sooner and this place would have looked this nice a lot earlier.
Madison stopped the buggy in questioned Mr. Zack if he should drive on this new driveway and possibly get it dirty. To the house young man, to the house. Madison eased the buggy through the entrance and he slowly made their way up the driveway. The three of them looked in amazement at the grandeur of the gardens and the fountains leading to the main house which glimmered in the sunlight with her newly painted exterior.
Madison stopped the buggy and all three of them got out, Zach Marshall right up to the door and noticed that the handles were polished to an extreme luster, the windows were clean and caulked every piece of cracked paint that once surrounded the door had been replaced with an impeccable paint job. He looked up and the once dull and mildewed ceiling was sparkling clean even the light fixtures were cleaned. Jarvis had outdone himself, he wondered if any of the staff survived such an undergoing. Just as Zack was about to turn the doorknob to enter the house, the door opened.
Zack walked in and immediately held his jacket out and felt it lift from his hand. Jarvis, I don't know what you did but oh my gosh this place is unbelievable.
Suddenly there was a younger voice that he did not know spoke, welcome home master Zack I hope your trip was pleasing for you Sir. Please come in and enjoy your home once again Sir.
Ben was in his own world as he looked up at the magnificent grand Hall shining luster that had not been seen for years.
Zack turned to his right to see who it spoken and he jumped back, the man looked like a younger version of Jarvis. But Zack knew that was not possible. Who the hell are you and where is Jarvis at?
The young man spoke once again, my name is Franklin master Zack I am the assistant house manager in training under Mr. Jarvis, today is his day off and he is spending it with his family Sir.
Ben was creeped out by the younger man because he was so damned prim and proper.
Suddenly Ben's ears picked up on the music of Bach being played through the halls of the mansion. When did we install a sound system?
That Sir is not a sound system, that is your grand piano being played by young Zion Spinelli one of your residents.
Zack listened to the music as it was played, you mean to tell me that is the big black piano that sets in my private reading area and library being played by one of the residents of this ranch.
Yes, Sir it is but if it is not to your liking, I will tell the young man to go home and not play it anymore that you're not please Sir.
You will do no such thing Franklin, to hear that instrument makes such sweet sounds once again and fill this house is unbelievable. Take us to him and please introduce me.
As Zion finished the musical score on the piano Franklin walked into the room and cleared his throat. The young man turned around and stood up beside the piano. When he saw Mr. Zach standing there the lord and master of the house, he bowed to him. Sir I hope I have not offended you by playing your wonderful musical instrument, I was assured that it was okay to do so.
No son you did not offend me one bit and in fact I will tell you that any time you wish to play the piano you are more than welcome here in the main house of the Z1 now may I ask how did you learn to play so proficiently.
My parents Sir noticed that I had the ability at a young age to place such a musical instrument and at our old farm I was allowed to play a worn broken-down piano that I had to tune myself. But when we came to the Z1 and we were reunited with my great-grandfather I was given permission by master Tim after he heard me play the one in the gathering place.
Ben walked up and stood beside Zack, young man I know everyone on this ranch and have known him for years who is your great-grandfather and who are your parents?
Zion looked at his father who nodded his head. My parents' names are Franklin and Grant my grandparent's names are Maximilian and Jericho my grandfather Maximilian is the only son that was recently reunited with his father by master Luther, we are 71 in numbers and descendants of one Jarvis Spinelli the house manager for this wonderful home and its occupants.
Zack looked back at Franklin, you mean to tell me Jarvis, our Jarvis the kind and gentle soul that took care of me since the day I arrived as a family? And that's why you look just like him hell is your blood.
In his typical decorum Franklin answered the question; Sir a couple of years before you came here to live Tobias my granddad took his and Jarvis's son Maximilian and left the Z1 with another Genmen. My father was then referred to as Max and we were raised on another ranch far away without any knowledge of who we were or where we came from. The only thing my father possessed was a torn photo of him and his dad the other person had been removed it was not until one day when master Luther showed up aboard the grand transit of the Z1 and our other ranch with a photo and genetic proof to who my father really was. My father went from being just Max to return to his roots and his father and retook his position in life as Maximilian Spinelli. All of Jarvis's descendants, all 71 of us packed what little we had and would return home to the birth place of my father.
I repay the debt of our absence from the Z1 by assisting my grandfather Mr. Jarvis by being appointed assistant house manager to assist in the running of this fine home. I hope that the new luster that appears up on an old frame meets to your approval.
So, Franklin I take it from what you have just said that the reclamation of the grounds and of the main house inside and outside was done under your supervision and direction.
Only after it was approved by master's Tim and Luther. I would never take it upon myself to make such a decision for this is your home, but it must be a shining example for all of those who enter these hallowed halls. Mr. Jarvis does a fantastic job of the day-to-day running of the mansion but as with all the years have taken a toll and he is not as assertive as he should be was some of the staff members that sloughed off and decide not to do their jobs the way they should be done, but after a couple of times scrubbing the fountains or even the sidewalks with a small toothbrush, they all change their team and have no problem doing what is required of them in their job description.
Well Franklin, so that you can do your job properly please take us to the office and announce to our sons our arrival.
By all means masters Zack and Ben I shall take you to the office now.
Ben looked at Zion who was standing beside the piano, young man you may play to your hearts content your music is beautiful and I thank you for bringing life to the halls of the Z1 manner once again.
As Franklin was escorting Zack and Ben back to the office Madison decided to hang out for a minute and listen to the young man play.
Franklin walked up to the door and lightly knocked; Tim's voice rang to the door you can come on in Franklin I know what you by your knock.
Franklin walked up and opened both doors slightly and blocking the view of Tim and Luther made his announcement, it is my esteemed pleasure and honor to announce the return of the Lord and Masters of this home Mr. Zachariah and Ben Spinelli have returned. Franklin pushed one door open and took the other one in step to one side. Zach took Ben's arm and they walked into the office together.
The boys almost knocked over everything in their way to get to their parents. And there was plenty of hugs to go around.
Father didn't you tell us that you were coming in we would have some kind of reception for you?
Don't worry about it Tim, we were welcomed quite properly back to this home by Franklin and by wonderful young man playing the piano in the private reading room and library.
Luther cleared his throat; I hope I didn't overstep my bounds but when I found out about Jarvis's past and dad left so soon after you, I couldn't help myself. I know exactly what it feels like to have your children but not your parents around you. For all the crap that I put Jarvis through as a child that's the only way I could show him how much I truly thought about him.
Zach told his son that he was proud of him in fact they both were proud of both of them, but someone seems to be missing where is your little brother Ezra?
Tim was quick to answer, that's easy he still in his class. You didn't think I'd be raisin a slacker while you two were gone. You entrusted with his care and his education, you never let us slack so we didn't let him. He is wonderful by the way and he enjoys hearing young Zion play the piano.
Luther looked at his parents, okay out with it or have you two been we've been worried sick, I thought I knew where you might've been but you weren't there after I decided to snoop.
Ben chuckled; my poor slow but dear son. We had been there but we left your father took me with the help of Madison to the beach home that he had purchased for me while we were part. I've always wanted to see the ocean and your father made it possible. And I'll let you know right now we will return to the beach house for private outings for a few days or a week or so when we decide there's only that knows the location but he will never tell you out of honor duty and respect. Now if you don't mind my feet are swelled and I need to get out of the shoes.
Tim was the first one to catch the swelled feet metaphor. So, dad when is it due?
Your little brother is due in approximate 7 months give or take a few days.
Luther looked at his parents, you mean the two of you are again you know.
Zack chuckled; yes, Luther we are still very young and active when it comes to that and two boys will be having a little brother so close your mouths and get back to work. We're still on vacation.
Zack my feet may be swelled but my gut says it's empty I'm hungry let's go see what Cook has got made. Zach took Ben's hand in the two of them walked out of the office headed to the kitchen. Franklin closed the door behind them as they left the room.
Franklin closely followed behind Zack and Ben as they headed to the kitchen. Ben flung the door open and yelled out Cook what have you got to eat I'm starving. The robust Genman who served as the cook for the main house through his hands in the air and welcomed Ben back to his kitchen.
Mr. Ben, I have everything that you could possibly want all you have to do is requested and it is yours just like it always has when you visit the main house.
Ben laughed; but this is not for a visit I am here to stay cook so get ready for some weird cravings for the next 7+ months.
Cook's face broke out and a smile, you mean you and Mr. Zack to be parents once again like with the boys.
You better believe it but this time I'm not leaving, it wasn't like I was with Luther I don't have to hide from others and Shame because I am expecting a hybrid child. I will celebrate this child and when he is born, he will never know what it is like to struggle as his brothers did. So, tell me how is Ezra taking to the main house?
For a few days the young master was uncertain of his place in life and in this house but thanks to Franklin he found his footing and is beginning to accept his new role as young master. Is it true that he was living in a human shelter when the three of you stayed there and you sent him here to live in the house until you and Mr. Zack returned?
Yes, it is true and it also is true that we formally adopted him as our son he has the same rights as Luther and Tim and this new child that I carry within me. When he's in the kitchen teach him well show him things that he will need to learn for his future. But most of all instill in him that he respects everyone no matter their station in life. But right now. I would take a plate of anything that you have. This baby is hungry.
Zack and Ben said in the kitchen at the staffs table with other members of the household and Ben began to tell them of their adventures to the ocean and all those that they had met there. All of the staff members were treated like family and hung on every word as Ben told the story to all.
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