The Z1 Ranch P -- 60 CGW©
Ben was patiently waiting for their friends to arrive and they were already 30 minutes overdue. So being a good host picked up his communicator and I'll chuck's communicator number.
Hello you got Chuck how can I help you?
For one thing you can tell me where the hell you were at your overdue by 30 minutes?
Well, it's like this here been we have a person and I use that metaphor very cautiously because I've heard other ones used on this trip to describe how he drives and what he is. He decided to try to adjust the course on the monitor thing to shorten the trip and he turn the damn thing off. Well, we missed our turn and we ended up in the middle of nowhere and when Mr. I know where I'm going try to turn around, he hit of soft patch and the left rear wheel sunk. I luckily remembered Madison telling me that that unit had an off-surface mode which was designated as number three.
After going back and forth with good old all I know everything Ralphie, and I was allowed to put it in selection three we were able to get unstuck but that was 45 minutes at that location along. We made it back to the main roadway and I put it back in position two, but we still have no idea where were at and we're just driving the same direction that we were originally headed in. Can you please tell me how to turn the navigation system back on and enter the code that I need so that we can get there at some reasonable hour?
Not a problem Chuck but tell Ralphie if he attempts to touch it when he gets here, I'm a carrying him to the back section of the Z1 and let the boys back section play spin the Ralphie if you know what I mean.
Now you see the big blue button push it down and count to three then release it. The screen will illuminate and there will be some dotted lines, and below that you will see a touchpad with all your numbers and alphabet on it. It's very simple push the following sequence as directed, 1Z1RR then push the enter button. Wait for a second and it will advise you the duration of your travel at a particular speed.
Okay it's thinking and now it's come up with 125C - 1.5H. and it's asking me, do I want to push start.
Okay Chuck it's telling Ralphie if he's listening to me to drive it 125 clicks for 1.5 hours and if he listens to this very nice young man's voice he will pull up to the front gates. The person at the front gate is waiting on him and will push a button and you can drive through the gates and issue enter it you'll take the drive way to the left the white driveway to the left not the brown driveway that is a paver stone to the right that leads back to the main section you're coming to the manor house. There will not be any stops or deviations by Ralphie had all if he likes walking straight for a week.
Yes Mr. Ben I can hear you loud and clear and we will see you in 1.5 hours or less.
Thank you Ralphie, now you be careful that precious cargo that y'all have on board I imagine those two are getting very tired of traveling in that speeder.
Yes, Sir they are and I promise I will get them there as soon as possible.
Ben hung up the communicator laid on the table and just shook his head. Zach saw been shaking his head, let me guess Ralphie got lost decided to try to handle things on his own.
You have no idea, hit the wrong button he should not have been messing with the navigation, he turned it off and went down the wrong road he went to turn around, they got stuck, got it unstuck then Chuck called me after they made it back to the main road.
Zach started laughing; kinda sounds like something I would've done if you had not been with me, why do you think Madison has got a job as my personal driver from now on. I don't get lost; I don't screw up things and I get to places on time when I'm supposed to be there.
And it's a very good thing that you didn't hire him as your personal driver and assistant, at least I know that he will not let you get into any trouble when the two of you are out and about. You and him both have families to come home to. I'm going to take my leave and go upstairs and lay down for a short nap, I expect by the time I wake Zion will be here in the house playing the piano and I can tell you that that beautiful music is the best thing in the world wake up to from a nap. Ben kissed Zach and left the dining area headed upstairs.
Madison came into the dining area from the kitchen where he had enjoyed his meal and asked his boss if there was anything he needed to do before the guest arrived.
Zack thought about it, yes there is let's head over toward the construction office I need to talk to Homer and get him to design a new baby bed for the little one. Then in his spare time, he can also make a highchair he will be well compensated for his undertaking of the surprise gift for Ben.
The two headed out the house through the kitchen exit and decided to walk to the construction office.
Ben's alarm went off and he gently woke and his ears were welcomed to the wonderful music of Bach. Right on que Zion was playing. Ben freshened himself and went downstairs to wait on their guest in the reading room while Zion played.
Almost to the minute Bens communicator was alerted that their guest had arrived.
The soft gentle chime of the Westminster doorbells signaled that they were at the front door. Franklin opened the door and welcomed the four friends to the manor house of the Z1 ranch.
They were almost afraid to walk in to the home as they saw the opulence in which Zach and Ben lived. Poor Tom inquired it if the floor was wet and should they wait to enter.
No Sir responded Franklin; the main entrance floor is quite dry Sir it is polished to a perfection and high luster shine. We cannot have guest of the Z1 walking on a dirty floor Sir please come in.
The two couples walked in and looked at the magnificence of the main entrance hall. Tom's ears for the first to hear the beautiful music of Bach being played by Zion.
Oh, I love this music I have got to see if Ben will give me soundbite clip of the recording of this.
Hearing the complement to his son's musical ability made Franklins chest's swell with pride. I'm sorry Sir but that would be quite impossible because the music that you hear is not recorded it is being played at this current time in the private reading area of the Spinelli's by one of the young residents of the Z1.
Talk about four mouths falling open, Tom looked at Franklin; is there any way that we might be allowed to see and hear this music being played in person.
Yes, Sir I was advised by Mr. Ben that when you were to arrive, I needed to carry you directly to the private reading area where he is enjoying the music himself. Please follow me Sir's don't worry about your luggage in your speeder it will be attended to and carried to your rooms. Mr. Zack knowing your present conditions requested that he be placed on the ground floor into separate rooms so that you did not have to climb the stairs or write the elevators. I assure you your stay here in the manor house will be a pleasant one and all of your needs will be attended to by myself or a staff member that I assigned to your rooms.
The musical score by Bach ended and a new song by Tchaikovsky began. Tom grabbed a hold of Chuck's arm and wrapped himself around it. I am going to enjoy our visit so much this takes me back to happier days when I lived near a main house on one of the ranches. The rancher's wife loved her classical earth music, and I could hear this from my bedroom window every night playing.
The music wasn't to Chuck's liking but as long as it made Tom happy, he would suffer through it.
Jason had no idea what was playing but it was okay, Ralphie was impressed Zack and Ben had done good for themselves and it showed. Seeing the two together at the beach house with the young man that served as their driver you wouldn't have known that they had access to all of this luxury and opulence. Franklin was a very nice touch it was refreshing to see a house manager with such impeccable commitment to his job.
Franklin showed the four guests into the private reading area and quietly asked them not to disturb the young man playing for their enjoyment.
When they realized that it was a young man no more than 15 to 16 years of age playing with such skill and perfection, they were all blown away. Ben turned his head in their direction and tilted his acknowledging their entrance into the room. When the musical score was completed Zion turned around stood up and bowed to his impromptu audience and he asked if there was anything anyone would like to hear him play.
Ralphie was the first one to answer, my grandmother used to have an old-time music box that had this wonderful melody from Earth. I believe she said the song was befitting of the item and it was called music box dancer. I would much care to hear that song once again I remember when the thunderstorms used to come through, she would open the box and it would calm me. Whatever happened to the box I don't know when she was gone it disappeared.
Zion responded; yes, Sir I do know the music and it is a very soothing melody a little more up-tempo but still a classic in its own right. It would honor me to remember the calm that your grandmother's music box presented to you as a child. On that note Zion seated himself in front of the piano and began to play the haunting yet most beautiful version of the music box dancer that Ralphie had ever heard in his life.
His grandmother's music box was just an example of how beautiful the music really was, Ralphie heard for the first time, the complete musical score of the song.
As the song ended Ben made a suggestion that it was time that they need to take liberty and leave so that clinics could see the two-expectant dads.
Everyone thanked Zion for his beautiful music that he performed for them and they hoped to hear him later as their visit would take several days.
Zion showed his appreciation for their compliments and back to playing.
Ben asked Tom and Jason if they felt like a short stroll to the clinic or did, they need to ride in a speeder to which both of the young man definitely declined the speeder.
As the group entered the clinic area, they were amazed how the complex was built, that everyone was included in the general area.
It was decided that Rupert would see Jason and Ralphie, and Caleb would tend to Chuck and Tom. Zach accompanied Jason and Ralphie since he knew Jason the best and Ben went with Chuck and Tom to assure them that everything would be okay.
Caleb exchanged pleasantries with Tom and prepared him for his examination.
Tom did know why he was so nervous that he felt like his skin was crawling all over his body.
Caleb sensed the nervousness in the young genman and assured him that he was only going to run an external scan so that they could get a view of what was going on in his body with the baby, this helped to calm Tom and Chuck both.
Even though he was quite large toms of abdominal area was very tight and hard. He was a little older and this was his first time to carry that he shouldn't be so firm.
Caleb slid his gown upward exposing Toms abdomen, Tom giggled when Caleb applied the imaging gel even though he had been warmed it still felt cool to his body.
Caleb had the monitor turned to him as he started out exam, when he realized what he was looking at he was quite surprised and decided to put it on the overhead projection system so the parents could understand.
Okay I see a few things that are not a big concern but they're quite revealing as to why you're so firm in your abdominal region. When he first turned on the overhead monitor the image was very blurry and looked more like a blob. Well, that will do, let me push this other button so that the two of you can understand.
I found out number one why you're being why you have so much in a gesture and Tom and your feet are swelling, and I bet that you're putting out a lot of nectar also.
Yes, sir sometimes I pump two to three times a day and it seems that they just don't ever go down no sooner than I get through pumping and they are already starting to slightly swell and bulge again and is only getting worse.
Well let me get one more thing adjusted and you'll find out that that's quite common especially in your case even though it is extreme.
Caleb pushed one more button and everyone's mouth in the room fell open, including Mr. Zack's.
Congratulations folks it looks like you hit the proverbial jackpot, head to toe there are three little boys contained in your body Tom and from the looks of it there identical. Your egg split three ways, normally would see to add eggs possibly that split but since all three share the same on the gestational sac. It divided three ways. You can look at it as three times the charm, three times the joy, or three times you have to call the names out.
As far as your feet and legs swelling your spending too much time on caring the three babies and is causing stress on your body. You will not be driving back to the shoreline and the next foreseeable future. You're eight months along and I'm not let you go back on that long trip in a speeder.
But Doc you don't understand, I have to cook at the diner every day or we don't make any money.
What looks like your mate will have to take over the cooking.
Excuse me, no way we would lose every bit of our business the only thing Chuck is good for and that diner is greeting customers making coffee and serving them but when it comes to food if he cooks something even the rackknars that show up and dig through the garbage won't touch it.
Zack interjected for a second, Tom what if you had a temporary intern cook that needs some real-world experience as they are in their final phases of cooking school. Would that not help you and Chuck at the diner?
Mr. Zack, come on where in the world would we find anyone that would be willing to work at the diner, number one it doesn't have class it's good old home cooking style diner food, we can't afford to pay much, and we don't know anyone.
That's where I come in, we have a restaurant here at the Museum complex that is by reservation only in the evening because it is so booked up in advance. Donnie the owner runs a cooking school on the side when he's not running this restaurant. A lot of the interns work there for extra credit on their schooling. I bet I could get a student to fill in for you while you are on maternity leave here and assist you when you return after the babies are born. Having three little ones at the same time will be a drag on your body and take up a lot of your time if you have an assistant it frees you up to do more with your family. Chuck can still run the front and the new intern and run the kitchen.
Mr. Zack that sounds all fine and well but I would have to show him everything that he needs to know about cooking our style of food. Let's face it our customers, their plain and not worldly. If he tries to get too fancy will all have a few kick off of the restaurant out of shock.
Don't worry about it Tom you're overthinking the situation, when we get through here and you feel like meeting Donnie I'll introduce the three of you together so that you can go over what you need. Donnie is always very accommodating and more than glad to help someone out when they need it.
Chuck really wasn't saying anything about much of nothing he just grunted as he continued to stare at the three little boys on the monitor. Caleb printed out a couple of copies of the boys so that Chuck could have a little momentum when he went back home temporarily until they were on their way.
Rupert's job was a little more complex, he understood the situation with Jason and how Ralphie fit into it. They needed answers about the parentage of the two boys that Jason carried within his body. There were already a couple of challenges to the legitimacy of Jason's untimely pregnancy. If these were George's boys, they would inherit everything that Jason wasn't entitled to but the bloodsucking attorneys and board directors wanted to share nothing with George's family in fact they wanted to try and cut Jason out altogether.
Rupert explained that he had a new scanning system and he could take a swab of Jason's vent along with the scan so that they could tell exactly who the biological parent was.
Rupert began the scan of Jason's abdomen; it measured the size of each child in the precise time of conception which one was first in which one was second but also enabled the technician who in this case was Rupert himself to gather DNA along with genetic data from the scan.
Rupert asked both Jason and Ralphie for a sample of their blood and hair for DNA determination. Jason was also asked to provide a sample of hair that he had retained from his late husband George. The scan was done both boys were very healthy one was a little bit larger than the other one but that's quite normal in twins they were not identical twins they were two separate eggs that formed and attached themselves. The analyzer signaled that it was ready all parties involved had been tested and the results were in.
Jason was so nervous he wanted to throw up because he was so afraid that he knew the proper answer that he did not want George's life to be for nothing. Even know George was much older than young Jason he did love him in his own way, George had actually rescued Jason from a horrible situation, and he owed the man everything.
Rupert looked over the results, and asked the couple to please listen with an open mind.
Jason the child that you carry on your right side according to genetic markers and DNA sampling of all parties involved the child belonged to your late husband. His legacy will continue. That brings us to the other child the one that slightly larger for one thing he is older by almost 2 hours in gestation than the one on the right but that's not the only difference. Ralphie you are the father of that child.
It doesn't happen often but Genmen have carried so many times the seed of different men in their bodies at the same time. This happens a lot when for some reason two people meet has sex one goes home and have sex again with its mate. Which is what I believe happened here.
Jason laid there shocked, but how can that be I had sex with my husband as often as he wanted and we had never been successful before why that night.
Ben decided it was time that he let Jason in a little secret that he knew. Jason, I know that you weren't raised in a household where a lot of knowledge was passed down to you. I know that you and George were very active but George wasn't able to open you.
The night that you and Ralphie had your little escapade on the beach, he said that you bled a lot and you complained that he hurt you deep inside. Young man that's very simple to explain George was knocking at the door but Ralphie was able to turn the key and open that door and he went inside. The reason you bled with Ralphie and never with George is because Ralphie took your innocence for the first time and he went deeper than George ever could because of George's age and his inability to be his firm as he need to be. The sex was great with George I imagine that he wasn't able to penetrate your barrier and enter you fully and tell Ralphie popped your restrictive layer.
After you and Ralphie had sex and you went home, you also had sex with your husband for the first time you and your husband were able to finally consummate your marriage by his seed getting into where it needs to be because you had been opened up by Ralphie.
Jason looked at Ben and Rupert, you mean until Ralphie got on me I was still a virgin. My husband had never ever done anything like that. I remember the first time it was difficult for us to have sex because I was so's tight and there was a lot of discomfort and a little bit of bleeding was present but not much.
Rupert shook his head in agreement, yes Ralphie was the first one to fully enter you and that allowed your husband's seed to find its way to your uterus and your eggs. So your body was triggered to release a second egg and your husband's seed fertilized it just as Ralphie seed fertilized the first egg.
But what about the lawyers and the Board of Directors they still want to try to take my sons inheritance from them?
Ralphie finally spoke up; hell, no as long as one of these children contains George's DNA you and that child are the rightful heirs of George's estate. The second child the one that carries my DNA he is not subject to get anything from George. He will receive any and everything he needs from me his father. I will love both of these boys as they are my own and teach them right from wrong and tell George's son that his father loved him very much but had to go on ahead because it was his time.
Jason looked at Ralphie; you can't afford a child at your age. You barely make it through now you pinch pennies as it is.
What I'm about to tell the three of you goes no further than this room nobody outside of here can ever find out who Ralphie is do you I make myself clear.
Ben had a questionable look on his face along with Rupert and Jason was most definitely confused.
You know that fancy ice machine that I said was a gift for my friend and I let everyone take as much ice as they won't long as they don't waste it. It belongs to me, my company made it and I had it sent to the house so I could have ice when I wanted it and everyone else was welcome.
My name is Ralph Philip Hobart I own Hobart Industries. Every time you walk to the refrigerator you can thank good oh Ralphie, any time you turn on the chill air system or walk into a hospital and it's cooled you can thank all Ralphie, any ice you can think Ralphie, and when I saw the need for a refrigeration system for the nectar produced by Genmen I developed it I am marketed and it was my gift to the genman. Everything that is cooled on this planet thank good all Ralphie here because without my technology it what happening. A few years back I got tired of the rat race and selected a Board of Directors that I could for the most part trust but I still have to sign off on things every month. I had a buyer go out to the coastline and pick me out a nice but modest house that fit my basic taste and needs and I had him purchase it in a shell company's name and then gift it to me as a retirement gift for a job well done. Me I'm not fancy I'm plain, never had a mate a wife or even the first child until that little feller was conceived. So, Jason don't worry about me and the baby because I can take care of him and you very nicely. Who do you think tripled George's net worth with a few key investments? He was worried about you and how you would make it if he did pass away suddenly so I help my friend out.
After the beach incident, I was wracked with guilt Ben knows how bad I felt the next morning I wanted to tell George so bad that I had done something very stupid to a very nice friend's partner. But thanks to Zach and Ben they talk me out of doing something stupid. George went to his grave knowing that he had a baby the way which is not a lie it is the truth and Jason you have nothing to be ashamed of. Nothing at all.
Jason reached over and placed his hand on Ralph's, will take care of these children together and I can promise you I will be faithful you and only you know more lonely nights and no slip-ups. I don't consider what we did a mistake now I consider it the completion of my destiny.
Ralphie leaned over and kissed Jason, thank you very much for our sons will raise these children together in a loving home and family.
Ben dried his eyes as did Rupert, pregnant Genmen always get really emotional.
Now I believe it's about time that we rejoin the others that way we can share stories said Ben.
Jason got dressed and joined Ben and Ralphie out in the waiting room for Chuck, Tom and Zack.
Everyone was a little surprised when Chuck came out of the patient area pushing Tom in a wheelchair with his feet extended.
When Tom saw the looks that he was receiving he laughed, well the doctor told me to keep off my feet and make sure they were well elevated. And that's not the half of it either. The father to be put in a little bit of overtime.
Jason was the first one to comment; don't keep us in suspense we have to know what did he say what happened?
Chuck replied; for the first thing he is off work he's no longer allowed to stand behind the grill he must take it easy for the next month until the baby is born. All that's what else he said is not a baby it's three babies.
Ralphie was the first one to let out an obscenity with children around; what the fuck do you mean three babies as in triplets?
Jason popped him on the shoulder, yes father potty mouth he said triplets.
Chuck looked at Jason and Ralphie after Jason's remark; what do you mean by father potty mouth?
It's very simple replied Jason; the night of the barbecue Ralph and I got busy on the beach and I went home and got busy again with George. I'm carrying twins one for Ralph and one for George. When we get back home Ralph and I will be sharing a home with the boys.
You two can't live at Ralphie's house, you mean he's moving in with you into George's house remarked Chuck.
No, it is going be tight before the babies come my dear friend Chuck, but starting Monday the construction crews will be there along with contractors and some architects and they're going to add on to my home so that the boys will have their own rooms.
George they may not let you add on to that house it's under old rules and the only way it can be altered is to be replaced.
Fine if that's what they say, then that's what we will do. I will have to share George's place with Jason temporarily but after that we move into our new home you and Tom are going to need a bigger place and we've already discussed it amongst ourselves even with one child, the apartment area at the diner is just too small for a family. So, Jason the floor is yours.
I know how y'all both treated George and myself even though we were mismatched, you two never held it against us and never treated me differently at all. As soon as the alternate living arrangements can be completed, Chuck; you and Tom will move into George and my old place with the boys and live there for the sum of one dollar a year, since it's a long-term individual rental, the damned Owners Association cannot say a frigging thing about it.
Tom was sitting down and could not stand up so he held his arms out and Jason leaned over and they hugged each other's necks.
Now there's just one other thing we have to deal with remarked Chuck; I've got a secure housing for Tom that way he can stay here to be close to the clinic since the doctor will not let him ride back home till after the babies are born and he has a checkup.
Well, that's easy very easy remarked Ben, you're already at the main house and we don't mind the company, we all know that he enjoys hearing Zion play the music on the piano so he can stay exactly where the two you are right now besides Chuck when it gets down to the last week you need to be here for them babies when they're born.
I don't want to put anybody out, we just have to figure our budget little bit different so that I can afford a motel room in town, I don't want to be a burden.
Now Tom; I've been coming to the shoreline for how long? Every time I come to y'all's diner, you make sure my breakfast is perfect and you don't ever have a problem with anything I ask. Don't you even think about giving me any static, our house is your house. Remarked Zack.
Zach's communicator chimed and he picked it up, hello; hey how can I help you Tim?
Father we just received a phone call and we have a VIP headed this way to the Z1 for a personally guided tour by you and dad.
Sorry but I am not available today you know we have company.
Yes, Sir and I told them this but the VIP and his wife can only come today they are very interested in the medical facility here at the Z1.
May I ask for the VIP might be my son.
Yes, Sir it's Sen. Ralph and Phyllis Moreself and they are bringing Dr. Ron and Richard Smithers along with them for the visit. I was told to keep this information only between yourself and I alone. They should arrive in about 45 minutes. Sir I'm sorry I tried this dissuade them from visiting today but they said it had to be today.
It is what it is Tim, and I understand that he is a very important man and when it comes to Genmen affairs he has been more than generous with us. I'll tell you what, have Zion take a break and rest his hands tell him to head out to the kitchen and I need you to tell cook he needs a snack along with some good fresh Coolwater there is a container of it in the refrigerator. Also informed the kitchen staff that we have VIPs headed and we need a special snack prepared for them and set out on the table for when they arrive. About 10 minutes before their scheduled to be here have Zion go back and warm-up and start playing the piano is again. I want to show the good Sen. that the Z1 is the place that any and all genman want to be at.
Yes, father I will take care that right now and I'll inform Franklin that we have VIPs headed this direction and to have everyone on the top of their game, Jarvis is off today with his son and son-in-law taking a tour of the new construction and housing site. I don't know what he's up to, but Jarvis has something up his sleeve.
Tim hung up the communicator and went to go take care of the business at hand.
Zack turned to Ben and advised him of the VIPs who were in route 45 minutes away in their presence was required at the main house.
Okay something is come up guys, the Z1 has some VIPs in route that will be here in about 45 minutes. Security will be tight during their visit, now we won't shut anything down or interrupt anyone's normal routine just because somebody comes in but their security staff will be everywhere with them. This would be a perfect time to go visit the library see the education center and even go to the museum. Tom has his wheelchair everything is handicap accessible and the snack area is perfect. I'm going to give you a special card and I'll sign on the back just presented to anyone at any location if you get hungry or thirsty and everything is taken care of on the Z1 you will not be charged anything because you are our guest.
Chuck wasn't about to take any charity off of Zack he could pay his own way. Tom held out his hand and took the card Zack, thank you very much we appreciate everything that you've done for us and will be doing for us in the future friends are hard to come by and Chuck can just sit there and moan, groan and bitch but I don't care I'll take your generosity.
Tim called his father once again and told him that the security protocols at the Z1 had been enacted and everyone was on high level mode. All the cameras were recording every event at every entrance exit and around the ranch. Sounds like you had everything handled let us know when you know and will be right there.
Zack and Ben decided that it was time to get to the main house so they left the clinic and headed back. They arrived not a moment too soon, the front gate was calling to inform everyone that the VIPs had arrived and were headed to the manor house but it was without security and only the VIPs them self. All security staff were standing by at the main gates.
Sen. Moreself was very impressed when he saw the main house, he helped his wife out of her seat in the buggy Ron helped Richard out of the back along with his two youngest children John Jon and Peter.
Ron turned to the boys, you two had better be on your best behavior today, do not embarrass your dad you two will not be able to sit down for a month do I make myself clear.
Both boys answered in unison, yes Sir father we will be on our very best, we want to see Howie and dad said if we don't act proper, we will not be allowed.
Ralph pushed the doorbell which rang out it's beautiful Westminster chime melody.
Franklin opened the door, welcome Sen. and your ladyship to the Z1 manor house. I hope that we do our best here to please you and your accompanying guest Dr. Ron and Richard Smithers and children. Please follow me and I will take you to the Lord and Masters of the estate.
Everyone was blown away by the way Franklin handled himself and introductions.
Franklin walked into the dining area first excuse me Masters Zack and Ben your guest Sen. and her ladyship Moreself and Dr. Ron and Richard Smithers with children have arrived here at the Z1 if you need anything else please let me know thank you. Franklin showed them in and then exited the dining area.
Zack walked over to the Sen. and shook Ralph's hand and he patted Ron on his back and tell him hello Richard was flattered to finally meet the great Zack Spinelli.
Zack turned around turned and took Ben's hand, I would like to introduce Ben to everyone if you Ben and I were together years ago and we have recently rekindled our relationship.
Ben thanked everybody and walked up and welcomed Richard and Phyllis to the mansion and was very pleased to make the acquaintance of John Jon and Peter.
The boys were all eyes as they saw the food that was on the table. Ben noticed this without a doubt he knew if they were anything like Ezra, they were walking talking bottomless pits. Phyllis turned her head slightly as she called the faint sound of someone playing a piano.
She very politely asked everyone to please lower the volume she thought she heard something. Is everybody quiet the beautiful sound of Zion playing the piano began to filter to the room.
Wow the volume on your in-house speaker system is so faint and so low I could almost believe it was real.
Ben was very proud in smiled, before we start our snack and disappoint the boys, I want you to come and listen to something that is amazing please follow me.
Ben led the guest through the main for your and grand Hall and the music slowly became louder not of noxious to louder but faintly. They walked through the sitting room and the sound of the music was gradually louder. As they stood at the doorway to the private reading library of Zack, they were all treated to the wonderful music being played by Zion piano.
No one said a word they were all to hypnotized by the beauty of the music. Phyllis could not believe her eyes a young boy 15 maybe 16 years of age was playing this fabulous shiny black piano in a room that was filled with books all the way up to the ceiling. The child did not miss a note it was like his hands were floating on the keyboard. Ralph could hardly believe his ears; they had gone to concerts in the grand Opera Hall and paid an insane amount of money and nothing compared to this young man's ability. Ron took Richards hand in his and they stood together listening to the beauty.
Zion finished the musical score turned around stood and took bow. Good afternoon and welcome to the Z1 is there anything that you wish to hear in particular our dear guest.
Phyllis shook her head and smiled, my young man anything that you wish to play is an honor. I have been all over this planet is the Sen.'s wife and have never heard anyone play a piano so accomplished as you have just now.
Zion remembering his father's wording, thank you your ladyship but the honor is all mine and the Z1 we welcome you to our home. He then turned around and played a concerto of Mozart.
Phyllis was enthralled as the young man started; Ben gently signaled it was time for them to leave so the boys could have something to eat.
The afternoon snack was enjoyed by all especially the boys. Phyllis could only complement the house and how magnificent it was. It must be so relaxing and so fantastic to be able to hear that perfection being played in this home tell me who is this young man?
Ben smiled; he is one of the residents here on the Z1 he lives here with his parents and three other siblings his great-grandfather is one of the oldest residents here and though is off today serves is our head house manager. You have met his father already today since you have arrived.
We have not met Genmen yet I don't think responded Phyllis.
Yes, you have met someone already, Franklin is our assistant house manager and the young Zions father.
You mean Franklin is a genman, that wonderful excellent well poised man is a genman?
Yes, and so is Zion there both purebloods.
I knew that the world of Genmen's was different from humans as I have always been taught, but we are the ones that are lacking. The decorum of Franklin the meticulously perfect way that Zion played that gorgeous piano. I am the one that owes a humble apology to the genman race. Without them and what they can do I wouldn't have my husband today and the chance that I have been given. You tell me is Rupert available so that Ron and I can talk to him that's the real reason we came here today.
He's at the clinic working but we can have him come over here and talk to you.
No, we need to go to him at the clinic been we have a surprise. Ron and Richard are going to be in the room with Ralph and I when we talk to Rupert and I want both of you there also. This is bigger than anything else.
Ben was intrigued and figured that the boys might need a distraction so he offered to have Franklin take them to see Howie until the family could get back together that way, they could have a visit. Richard was very pleased that the boys would get some time to spend together away from their parents.
Ben summoned Franklin to come to the dining room, Franklin I normally don't ask you to leave your post but these two young men need to be carried to their brother's home in section C, cottage number 14 his name is Howie. Please inform him that his parents are on the ranch attending to business and his dad thought it would be nice if he and his brothers could spend some time together. Very well Sir as soon as they are ready to depart, I will show them where their brother resides here on the Z1. But I need to take a moment Sir and notify one of the other staff members to stand at the duty post.
Not a problem Franklin just come back in and motion for the boys and they'll be ready, it's been a while since they have seen their brother so it will be a total surprise.
It was less than five minutes and Franklin returned and motion for the boys to follow him.
Both boys were full of questions as Franklin escorted them to Howie's residence.
Zack summoned Madison to the main house so that he could drive everyone to the clinic for a meeting and to bring the extended length speeder please and please make that it sure that it is clean.
Yes, Sir five minutes I'll be at the front door and the speeder is always clean Sir.
No sooner than Madison pulled up to the front of the main house he realized why Mr. Zack asked if the buggy was clean. It was the same man on the podium in front of the hospital along with the doctor from the hospital.
Madison made sure that his clothes were presentable as he walked around and opened all three passenger doors on the right-hand side.
Ralph looked at Zack, wow the Z1 goes all out for its guest. This is one that hell of a buggy you got yourself here.
Thank you very much, it will do in a pinch around here. But I'm in the process of having a new one built for personal use, but the one that young Madison has is the fleets pride and joy. We did some tinkering around with the suspension and a few more components on the straightaway nothing else keep up with it in this young man can drive it like no one else's business.
Ralph looked at Madison so the buggies kind of fast.
Yes, sir it can be when it has the right person behind the wheel that respects what it can do.
So, what's the fastest you've had it up to young man?
Madison looked at Zack tilted his head gave the young man permission to tell the Sen. the fastest that I have traveled in it and I still had plenty more to go was 328 clicks per hour.
You were going to how fast young man? Asked Sen. Moreself
328 clicks Sir, the day that Mr. Zach was with me and I hope Mr. Ben does not get upset we were cruising at 300 clicks. But I never exceeded 200 clicks when Mr. Ben was with me out of respect and the fact that he was uneasy going that fast.
Ben looked at Madison; son I love you but you have a family at home and if I ever hear of you and my crazy ass husband going that damn fast anymore in that hopped up jalopy, I will take it down to the pits and bury the son of a bitch myself.
No Sir I will not allow him compel me to go that speed ever again, you have a new child way and Benjamin would like children more himself.
All Zack could do was look at the sky and whistle, he felt a lecture coming on later in the day. Ben cut his eyes towards Zach, later my husband we will speak.
Madison gently drove the VIPs around the ranch before stopping at the medical clinic, he departed the driver's seat and went to the passenger's side and opened all the doors and helping the Sen.'s wife from the vehicle.
In mere seconds the door to the clinic opened and Rupert was standing there with a smile upon his face. Welcome to the Z1 clinic, we are very honored to have the two of you here along with Dr. Smithers and his mate Richard. Please come inside and get to know everyone.
The clinic looked small from the outside but once they entered, they realize just how large the complex was. Matt and Caleb showed up along with Dr. Wooten. As they took the tour the Sen. had even more respect for Zach, what this man was capable of achieving was nothing less than a total miracle and he told him so.
Sen. I cannot take credit for everything all by myself, Ben runs our construction department between him and his son-in-law Robbie a lot of this here was built. We have in-house architects and draftsman, mechanical and physical engineers, plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and a host of so many people here that strive together in perfection. It's called a family, and at the Z1 were all about family.
We also are next door to the Hawthorne ranch were partners in the construction of pod homes that can be easily added onto with different sections they were designed by another young couple that originally on the company and they also live here on the ranch. We have one of the largest libraries the planet now, a Learning Center so that the young people here are taught properly all aspects of all cultures. In my personal pride and joy the Museum for Genmen studies and interactive history. We have our promenade area with shops and cafés that guests can choose to eat at, the lucky few in the daytime can make reservations if they like something a little bit more deluxe at Donnie's Place it closes down at 4 PM for cleaning and changeover then at 6 PM it reopens as an exclusive private restaurant by reservations only. But don't worry I have carte blanche there.
As a lighter fare and a local favorite of the residents of the Township and when Genmen decide to let loose and head into town they can always go to Constantine's, the best malt shop you've had in years. Don't get me wrong food there is 2nd to none. Jake Traylor's construction office is there we have a 65-room Travel Lodge, a marketplace for our fresh vegetables to be sold in town, a quick service travel center for people on transit systems can stop by get out stretch her legs go to the facilities grab a drink and get back on the transit's and go about their trip. We have a local young lady and a future in law that owns a clothing store and beauty center there called Miss Sonja's. We are building a series of new stores that will bring new merchandise into the area and new employment for local area residents that need a job. We also are undertaking a brand-new housing subdivision with single-family homes for hybrid couples, Genmen couples and human couples can live together as neighbors. One thing about me, no one is exclusive were all on this planet stuck together and we have to get along one way or the other.
Because there's going to come a day when we will depend on each other for our lives. Like the old saying together we stand divided we fall.
Wow Zack, I knew you felt strong in your convictions but maybe you need to go into politics.
No Sen. not for me this place and my family is enough to keep me busy.
Okay Zach the real reason that we are here today is I need to talk to Rupert about my surgery and other things that have come to light afterwards. Me and the Mrs. R overjoyed but yet were terrified. I need you and Ben along with the Smithers and all the doctors here at the Z1 to sit down in the conference room and talk.
Not a problem Ralph we're here whatever the situation is will stand by you and your wife 150%.
All of the members of the party when he entered the conference room 1C and set at the table.
Sen. Moreself started out, number one I need to thank you Rupert you changed me and you've changed my life in ways which I will never ever be able to pay back the debt. I feel wonderful, I am able to do things that I haven't done in 10 years or more but feels and I have a problem. Were overjoyed at what has happened but yet I'm terrified in the same instance.
Sen. what is the problem why are you scared of anything your health has improved your back doing better than you've ever done in years what's wrong.
Phyllis stood up and removed her overlay and it was plain to see what was wrong. We had a goof up about five months ago, I know that we were told to take precautions that sometimes they break. Here I am pregnant with my very first child that belongs to my husband.
I don't know what it will be human or hybrid but I can guarantee you I will love it no matter what.
Rupert put his hand over his mouth area to hide his smile, well we can run some tests here we can pull a blood sample on you; we can do a swab of your pelvic area and gather DNA. And we can do an 8D scan of your abdominal region that way you can see your child. But however, it turns out you can count your blessings. It might be pure human or it might be the best of both worlds and be hybrid but there is one thing for sure. It will be half you and half your husband a child that you created together out of love for each other. So, when you're ready will go down to the exam room and will do a couple test on you and find out. You wish to tell everyone when you get back that is totally between you and the Sen. any and all medical data collected today is your personal information and is never shared with anyone. I can encode it with a special password and without me no Dr., Medical staff not even Mr. Zack has access to it. This was not my doing this was his orders to keep information between the doctor and the patient only. If I'm away and one of my patients comes in, the attending doctor sends me a request on a secured channel and I unlock the patient's file remotely, he can never access it without me.
Ralph and Phyllis agreed that it was time to go to for the exam and Rupert would be their doctor of choice. Not that the other doctors aren't qualified, but because without him this would've never happened.
Rupert even though he more than qualified felt that he needed another set of skilled eyes and hands to be present at this exam. Phyllis Moreself was his first human female patient to ever examine and he needed someone who had experience in this field so he breached the question with his patient. Phyllis; I am honored but you're my first human female patient to see I know genetics, I know the body, I know anatomy, but I would like to bring in Dr. Allen since he has practical experience with human females at the time of delivery. Would you allow that?
Phyllis looked at Ralph, having the team back together Rupert for one more time. You saved my husband's life together the two of you made this possible today. I can't think of anyone else that I would prefer to have on my OB team than you and Dr. Allen. And I understand that he is going to be a father is that true?
Yes, it is he found him a very nice young hybrid genman and they are expecting their first. But I'll let him tell you all about his life here on the Z1 and how this changed him at another time first I need to contact him, get him here and we can start the exam's.
Rupert stepped over to the intercom system and pushed a couple buttons and Caleb's voice came through. This is Dr. Allen can I help you?
Yes, Caleb this is Rupert I am in exam room 12-C I have a new patient here that presents a unique circumstance that you are more familiar with and I am and I am requesting that you assist me in the care and treatment of this new patient here at the Z1. Are you available for that?
Not a problem Rupert give me about five minutes to finish up here and I'll be at the exam room to go over any part of the patients' needs with you.
When Caleb Allen walked into the door and saw Phyllis Moreself setting on the exam table in a down along with the Sen. beside her holding her hand, he almost passed out. Good day Mrs. Moreself and Sen. how can I help Rupert assist you today.
Phyllis smiled; well Caleb we seem to have gotten ourselves into a little predicament and we need the Z1's help especially Rupert's and your help. Phyllis laid her hand upon her slightly intruding stomach, it seems that Ralph got the best of me one night when our protection broke. And for the first time in my life, I'm pregnant.
Caleb being the ever professional. Yes, ma'am I would say that you are expecting a child without a doubt so am I to deduct that you will be delivering here at the Z1 due to privacy concerns.
Ralph responded; yes, you may and also, we are here to find out if we're going to have a special child. Rupert has already taken DNA samples from my wife and myself did a cursor exam and took genetic materials now were just waiting on a scan of some sorts.
Yes Dr. Allen I've taken all the samples and send them to the lab unmarked just with patient 1C exam marked on the files. I wanted you to be present here as I did the 8D scanning this will tell us a lot and will confirm whatever the results are. So, should we get on with the show as they say or shall he put the show on the road and find out what it is a boy or girl.
Phyllis was a little nervous but responded; I don't care what it is as long as it's healthy boy or girl human or hybrid it will be loved and brought up with respect.
Ralph agreed with his wife's comments healthy child, healthy wife, great life.
Rupert started the exam. He turned on the overhead projection system and in the first glimpse of the child there was no doubt was a boy, he had everything on display for his parents to see.
Ralph was elated that it was a boy, he was going to have a son to carry on the Moreself name, Phyllis was equally happy for her husband. Rupert can you tell anything else from the scan is he special by chance or is he an average human what you think?
Rupert turned to Caleb. Well Dr. Allen what you think from the scans so far?
Caleb was all business he took the remote pad and started to making assessments and showing the parents to be his best approximate guess. Caleb looked up at the pad to the totally confused parents after all of the medical jargon he had spouted out.
I'm so sorry, I just got caught up in the moment but my official diagnosis or prognosis of the child. If I saw the scan and did not know who you were as his parents, I would have to say he carries the hybrid gene. I don't know how you feel about it but that's my best guess without the DNA and genetic coding.
I have to agree with you Dr. Allen, if this scan was presented to me and I did not know the biology of the parents let alone the history. I would have to concur with your findings the young man who is on the scanner shows that he does have hybrid tendencies. It might be great genetics from both of his parents but I believe were looking at a very special child that was conceived in love but with a little extra special ability.
One of the technicians came to the exam room door and pushed the intercom, Dr. Stirling I have the results for the patient that you requested and I have run them three times to verify it Sir I'll leave them outside the door so as not to disturb you for your patient.
Caleb opened the door and took the results from the holder, he then handed them to Rupert so that he could verify their suspicions and give the parents the news that they were so eager to find out.
Caleb set at the desk in the room and went over the entire folder with Rupert.
Rupert closed the folder and turn to Phyllis as her husband Ralph stood by her side. Congratulations you two are going to have a baby boy.
Ralph chuckled; Gee Doc whatever gave you that idea?
For number one the scan and number two the results, is there anything else that you two need to know other than he's healthy and developing well and your almost 5 months along into the gestation.
Phyllis looked at Rupert; don't play coy with me this child is a blessing to me and my husband we just need to know if he's doubly blessed and carries the hybrid gene or he's just a normal everyday child for a couple of late middle-aged humans.
Phyllis, your son does carry the hybrid gene as does your husband is a byproduct of the serum that was created to save his life and eradicate the virus that he had. It won't affect Ralph in his everyday life other than when you to decide to have more children. Your husband is no longer on the lower chart when it comes to sperm viability, in fact he's right there at the top with a 20-year-old.
Ralph could not contain himself and started kissing his wife all over her face telling her how proud he was that they were finally being blessed with the ability to have a child together a child of their own.
Zack knocked on the door to get their attention.
Caleb walked the door and let Mr. Zach and Ben inside the room.
So, congratulations to you two future parents now spill the beans let us know remarked Ben.
Phyllis started out; I'm right at five months pregnant, it's a little boy that we been blessed with and thanks to Rupert and Caleb when they healed my husband, we will have the ability to conceive more children. And the best part is they will all carry the hybrid gene of their father. He will be a hybrid child, and we couldn't not more blessed or grateful for that fact.
Well, is not a moment too soon remarked Zack. It looks like the entire media circus has caught up with you and are waiting like a pack of rabid rackknars at the front gate of the main house.
Ralph looked at Phyllis; well, my darling it's Showtime. And I think the news media needs to understand why we're really here, it's not every day that you get invited by the great Zachariah Spinelli for a personal tour of the Z1 ranch, interactive Museum, school and world-class library. We are also meeting some of the residents here to see how they're reacting to the most recent law that was passed Rupert's Plight.
Sounds good to me, maybe I'll get out of these crazy shoes here and put on my walking shoes just to prove I'm like everybody else I enjoy a day away from the glitz and glamour and the camera's.
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