The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-83 CGW©

Philippe was due in for the week, they need to do a bunch of testing plus he needs rest up after his trip. Madison and Benjamin had a spare room all set up for him.

Harvey didn't tell anyone about his appointment because he didn't need prying eyes or nosy relatives. The two most important people would be right there with him, grandfather Jarvis and Delbert.

Harvey was already in the room when Delbert showed up, he was sent to the examination room. He walked straight in and did not look to his left it where Jarvis was sitting waiting.

Baby I am so sorry I'm running late; you know first thing this morning I have to pick the vegetables I had to sort of and rush them to the receiving area. I am so sorry.

Not a problem Delbert my grandfather Jarvis sitting right there, he will be joining us today.

Delbert looked to his left and said hello in a very subdued voice. Hello Mr. Jarvis I wish we had met on better circumstances.

I think they're perfect reply Jarvis; you and my great-grandson I don't think there could be a better fit for a young couple to raise children. Now I don't approve of the sneaking around, you two need to come out and announce yourselves and those who don't care for it, and can't keep their mouths shut and opinions to themselves.

Franklin deserves to know that his son and grandsons will be takin care of, I understand that you have invited Harvey to move in to your home and I think it is a wonderful idea.

Delbert just stood there with the stupid look on his face, he couldn't believe that Mr. Jarvis was actually giving his approval to a possible union between him and Harvey.

Caleb walked into the room and was surprised to see two others there. Okay Harvey can you tell me why you demanded to see me today? You know your appointment is not for another two weeks.

Doc. Let's just say grandfather Jarvis did not give me any choice in the matter, I need to have an examination because Delbert and I might have done something that could affect the babies.

Delbert looked at Harvey and asked if was everything okay and he walked up beside him and took his hand.

So, it's like that is it boys, or should I say young men. From the vibes I get, I reckon that neither one of you took precautions.

No sir we did not, and grandfather mentioned something about twilight time for a pregnant Genman. I don't know what he means by that.

Okay, you two need to listen to me when I explained it to you both. During the first few months of a Genman's pregnancy it is crucial that no other donors should be around the pregnant Genman, but the fertilizing donor. It's what they call twilight time, the baby will not be changed physically but he can absorb the DNA genetic structure of a donating breeder. There's also a chance for what they call Sero conversion to an unborn child.

That is when a pureblood is converted to a hybrid if a human's DNA is introduced into the pregnant Genman. Likewise, if a pureblood Genman is impregnated by a human another human can come in and leave his genetic markers within that child also. Do you to understand what I'm saying?

Yes Dr. Caleb I do understand what you're trying to tell Harvey and myself, but there's no worry, I can't have children. My wife and I tried for years and they determined that I was the problem. The doctors told me that there was no chance that I could ever get my wife impregnated.

So, we don't have to worry about this with Harvey, there's no way.

Delbert, I wouldn't count myself out so quickly. Even though you are unable to impregnate your wife, a Genman is about a thousand times more fertile than an average human female. And you can triple that for a Genman that is in twilight. So, if you had one seed that was viable it is very possible that your DNA was passed on to either one or even both of the children that he is carrying.

Delbert had to sit down home that one, he could actually be a father.

Now the children were conceived and their physicality has been predetermined but their DNA makeup can be changed. Delbert you should be aware of all of this technology it's sort of like injecting nano bots into cells and restructuring them. We take two building blocks of proteins and mix them together and that outcome is, you know what I'm talking about.

I will have to do a procedure where I take cultures from each child's embryonic sac. It's nothing to worry about I just have to get a trace amount of genetic material. The procedure takes a couple minutes that I send it to the lab. We have the original findings when you were tested because it was twins. Now we just have to find out by comparing both test if one or even both of the children have been converted.

Delbert and Harvey were both quite nervous.

Harvey, I need to put your feet up the stirrups and scoot down little bit that way I can get to your vent, you might feel a little pressure or even discomfort but it'll be just for a second. I need you to be absolutely still while I do this test.

Yes sir, with my grandfather Jarvis on one side and Delbert on the other side, I'll be just fine.

No sooner than the procedure started it was over. Harvey was confused.

Was that it? That was the whole thing.

Yes, it was now I need to send these over to the laboratory and a test has to be run. I should know the results in 5 to 10 minutes. I need you to hang out here just like you are. When I get back in here, we will go over the results. And all I can say is it'll be what it will be no more no less.

Caleb was waiting out by the receiving desk when the results came back. The tech smiled, yep one in a million. Caleb knew what that meant, he just needed to go tell the three most important people in that room.

Caleb went back in with the folder and took a seat and rolled up next to the exam table. I am going to show you your first results. I will look at genetic markers father and dad and the child, if you will notice child one and child two carry the same exact markers reverting back to the father.

This is your newest exam we just got back. Father and dad are the same in the child matches up as an offspring of them. Now here we have the second one this is perspective father number one perspective father number two and the dad, now we bring down the child's genetics and DNA markers. With a 99.999% positivity child number two is the offspring of father number two.

No one moved no one said anything, did you hear me? This test proves that the second child has absorbed the DNA and genetic structure of you Delbert. Congratulations you are going to be a father.

Delbert hit that floor so quickly no one could catch him.

You're saying that even though my twins are going to look like they're going to have different fathers?

Precisely Harvey, see there you can learn something. Now no more sex with anyone for the next two weeks. I don't wish to take a chance with the babies any more than it's already been taken. Do you think you two can do that?

Delbert was coming around; he saw Harvey face. What am I doing laying on the floor?

Jarvis laughed and helped Delbert up, young man when you first find out you're going to be a father the normal reaction is to pass out. And you hit the floor hard.

Delbert took Harvey's hand and stood beside the bed. What do we need to know, anything we need to be cautious over?

No sex for the next two weeks, and I don't mean protected sex, and I don't mean any other kind of sex, I mean no sexual contact.

Doc you haven't been around Harvey, he's insatiable.

Tell him what I get told, go jump in a cold shower and cool that thing off.

I suspect that you two need to speak with the family about everything that you have found out today. I might recommend stopping by the main house, that way your father can't put up too much of a fuss. Plus having someone on your side, won't hurt you either. I want you here every Tuesday and Friday at 8 AM for an exam for the next three weeks. Then we will talk about some new arrangements. But go enjoy life, and take care the babies.

The three walked out of the clinic and headed to the main house. Harvey you're going to do the telling, I am only here for moral support and to call your father down in case he gets out of control.

Yes, grandfather Jarvis, I know what we have to do.

The three entered the main house through the kitchen entrance, Rocco was surprised to see them together, but when he saw Delbert holding Harvey's hand, he knew what time it was. Might I suggest the reading area so that everyone can have privacy.

Jarvis went to go find Franklin and send him to the reading room.

Franklin opened the door to the reading saw his son and Delbert setting a small sofa, he smiled and entered the room leaving the door open. Good morning you two, it's high time that this meeting took place. And I'll start out right now, Harvey you are an adult, and adults have responsibilities if you choose to see Delbert in a romantic setting that is your business but you two need to think about the babies.

Harvey was knocked off his game for just a second, father you might want to sit down for this one. We just got back from the doctor's appointment and we have some news.

Delbert cleared his throat, sir we did something without knowledge of the repercussions. And now one of the children that Harvey carries also carries my DNA and genetic structure. The doctor said it was an Sero conversion, we did not plan this in fact we didn't know that this could happen. I will support Harvey and the children with your blessings I am asking him to move in to my home and make it his own.

So, you two first have a little get together and you knock my son up again, now you want to have him and the children move in with you?

Sir, this is the first chance that I have been given to become a father. It is something that I feared would never happen for me, with Harvey and the children beside me I feel that I can overcome anything.

I don't know, I'll have to think about it. You stay here and let me go think for a while. Franklin got up left the room and close the door behind him.

Jarvis had no idea what his grandson was thinking, maybe Franklin had been caught off guard and he had to get his thoughts together.

Franklin went to the kitchen walked up to Rocco and kissed him. He took a knee and asked Rocco to become his mate and to share his life his home and children with him.

Rocco was blown away and enthusiastically said yes.

I need to ask you one more thing, what do you think about making it a double ceremony. You and I along with Delbert and Harvey being joined as couples.

Franklin, I think it would be fantastic. What if Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben don't approve of joining since we both work in the main house?

I really don't know what Mr. Zach thinks about it and I don't care, but I Ben Spinelli think it's a fantastic idea. It's about time we breathed new life into this old place.

Both Franklin and Rocco blushed at Mr. Ben's statement.

Now we just have to set a time and date, I bet Zion would play at the event. Where is the other couple at?

I left them in the reading room, I told them that I would return after I thought about it and give them my answer.

Franklin you are so cruel, keeping them young men in such suspense. I think it's excellent. Let's all go in give them your answer, come on Rocco you are part of this crazy family now too.

Franklin, Mr. Ben and Rocco returned to the reading room. Harvey and Delbert were sitting on pins and needles, Harvey was asking for his blessings not his father's approval because he would be with Delbert no matter what anyone said.

Ben cleared his throat; Harvey your father has come to me with a request that you and Delbert allowed to joined as family. I understand the situation now but I have my reservations. You're young and Delbert has an extensive history when it comes to relationships and what they can do to someone's mind and body.

The only way that I will condone this joining, is if you give your permission for your father and Rocco to be joined at the same time.

Harvey sprang forward he didn't know who's neck to hug first, Mr. Ben's or his father's, of course there was also Rocco who would be joining the family. Thank you, so very much for allowing this to happen. I promise that it will not affect my work ethic. But I do plan on going to Z University, to continue my education.

We need to let people know, oh my gosh there's so much to do. Oh my gosh, I'm gonna be sick. I can't believe this, you actually said yes. Delbert, do you know what that means, we can be together and not have to hide out no more?

Yes, Harvey I do realize that, but we have to make a few changes in our lives. Me for one I need to clean up the house and make it ready as a home for us all. I have the main quarters where I sleep and that will be our room, I have one room converted into a study area with all of my research papers in the final room can be converted into the children's room.

Don't worry about anything Delbert, I'm sure I can talk Benton into helping us out, we will get new filing cabinets and all of your research paperwork will be filed according to your specifications only. No one will touch any of your work, because it is priceless without your authorization.

Ben remarked you know what; I bet I can call Jake and he can send over one of his special hands and I know a young man that would be very glad to help out. Plus, it will give someone a chance to get to know someone else even better.

Franklin looked at Mr. Ben; I don't suppose the young man's name would be Parker Ross by chance? We owe him a great debt and gratitude for helping out Benton when he got lost.

I can't think of anyone better myself; you don't want me to tell you how many times Benton has called and requested special clearance for Mr. Ross so that he can visit. The boy is definitely becoming a young man, he has his eyes set on his future prize. That is one prized stallion, and totally without encumbrances.

You know he's the equivalent of 18 now in human years, he has not transitioned but he is starting to feel things. And we need to get them in class, we don't want any mistakes made by this young couple. Don't you agree Franklin?

Yes, I agree with you Mr. Ben. We need to start out with an informal gathering, I would suggest a cookout.

Rocco chuckled; more like a block party that way everyone can be involved. Without putting anyone on the spot, since it's the first meeting with the family you don't want to make this young man who Benton is thoroughly consumed with uncomfortable.

Zach stuck his head in; did I hear party and block mentioned in the same sentence? Say when and where and we will have a blowout only the way the Z1 can give one.

Yes, Zach we said block party but we want to keep it a little small because it's an introduction to the family party also in disguise, and announcement of two engagements. I need you to get a hold of Jake remind him that he is invited to this one but he better have young Parker Ross with him because that is one of the honored guests.

Not a problem, I'll see if Madison is available after he gets his new houseguest settled in to take me into the Township so that I can meet with Jake.

Oh my, that's right Philippe was due in this morning, I hear through the grapevine that he's well and the babies are right on track. Oh, that's right I forgot to tell you it's twins. But how would you know, I have a very direct source.

Very funny Ben, Madison hasn't said a word to me.

About that time there was a very loud ruckus in the main corridor, a very exuberant young man by the name of Madison came running through the mansion hollering out for Mr. Zach. He was beside himself as he tried to catch his breath when he caught up with Zach, it's twins, it's twins, it's twins. Philippe is going to have twins can you believe it, Benjamin and I going to be blessed with twins because of Philippe.

Zach had to calm the man down because he was afraid, he was going to knock over something in the reading area. Take a seat Madison, are you very sure that he said twins.

Yes sir; he even gave me these pictures. Look Mr. Zach we made to perfect babies. As long as they're healthy I don't care if they're purple and green. Benjamin is just as excited as I am, we have added two to our family, three including Philippe. Oh my gosh I'm going to be sick somebody get me to the bathroom.

Jarvis and Zach help poor Madison to the restroom, were no sooner than he got there he started blowing chunks. Jarvis helped Madison by getting him a cool rag for his head.

Benjamin and Felipe came in through the front door which was still open, hello is anybody home? We're looking for Madison?

Ben stepped out of the reading area, come on back son he's indisposed right now. Philippe don't you know you're not supposed be walking that far from the house?

We didn't walk sir Benjamin drove, Madison ran past the speeder and forgot it, he was so excited.

I was wondering why I was getting large so quick and everything seemed upset my stomach but that happens when there's twins. He didn't stick around for the good news, and I'm afraid to tell him because he might have a heart attack.

Jarvis and Zach helped Madison to his chair.

Husband of mine if you will just sit right where you are and promise you won't get too excited Philippe has something else to tell you. Do you still have the photographs of the babies?

Yes, here they are.

Madison there is something else the doctor told me the examination, there's one of each. And they both carry the same genetic coding which belongs to the Goren race. I don't know how you feel about that but I'm proud. I Philippe a castoff, am bringing forth the ancient race once again. Not only a male to be born but a female child.

Madison passed out, and he was down for the count. Franklin cracked a smelling sauce under his nose but he was out cold.

Philippe took a seat and everyone congratulated him on the impossible feat that he and Madison had obtained. Benjamin was especially proud of his husband; their house would be remembered for eons.

Ezra came into the reading room and begged everyone's forgiveness. Dad have to do something about Kris he is bouncing off the walls.

What do you mean Ezra? He was just fine when I left him 35 minutes ago.

Well guess what he got a hold of a sugar-coated doughnut, I would know where that would come from or who would leave it down in his reach. Would we father? He destroyed my model rocket collection. And the new one that I was building, let's just say it had a crash landing.

Okay Ezra, I know what they mean to you because you take meticulous detail when you build those. Your father will take you into the city to the best toy store there is and he will purchase everything you need to rebuild your collection. And I don't mean just one or two things either Zachariah, the entire collection.

Okay Ben, I hear you loud and clear, as soon as Madison is able to drive tomorrow, we will take Ezra into town and see what they have.

Oh no Township won't do; you will take Ezra into the city. And you will take both boys with you. Let's see how you like shopping with a couple of children to watch over. I'm sure that Ezra will be no problem whatsoever because he has a long list of items to pick up. But Kris on the other hand will not be able to control himself when he sees all of those toys. So, you better be on watch, or it will be a very expensive shopping trip for you. I figure by the time you and Madison are through with the day, you will not give our son any more damn sugarcoated anything.

Can I just order a list of items, have them delivered here to the ranch? It would save everyone a lot of time and a lot of trouble, and I feel that I have to go to the city tomorrow.

Of course, you do dear; plus, don't forget to bring back something for me.

Zach looked it Ezra, okay boy let's go upstairs and see what kind of damage he did. I feel this trip is going to be very costly.

Jarvis cleared his throat; Zachariah if you take young Kris back to the scene of the incident and as you politely warm his backside every time Ezra picks up another broken item the child will remember that and not repeat his mistake twice.

Zach smiled at Jarvis knowing that he was correct. Yes, Jarvis I will grab the little tyke by his shorts and carry him upstairs.

Philippe just looked at Mr. Ben, is this what hybrids do?

For the most part they are very good children but my husband Zachariah T. Spinelli hasn't learned that hybrid children and complex sugars do not mix. But eventually I feel that he will get the message.

August and Zahara were sitting at a table in the diner, the burgers were fantastic but she enjoyed the five malteds she had the best. August; now that we have finished with our meal there is something that I need to talk to you about.

Okay, I'm listening what is it that you want to know or you need to tell me.

My brother's times are getting close, and soon they will bring forth their offspring. I have decided to carry, but to do this I must have someone that is willing to donate seed.

You're the only male that I have found compatible. I wish for you to impregnate me so that I may have a child, once I have conceived you do not have to stay, I can raise the child myself.

Zahara I'm not sure how it's done where you were raised but here, I raise my children. When Claxon was born, I raised him as a single father, when he had his incident and he was undecided what to do with the child have been placed in him I stayed on my son's side. When Augustus was born Claxon initially wanted nothing to do with the child and told me to send it to a family.

I sat with my son and told him that we were Augustus's family. I did not abandon him and I would not ever abandon my grandson. It was tense for a little while but as soon as he allowed the child to nurse his parental instincts took over. If I would not abandon my grandchild that was the product of an unwarranted breeding what makes you think I would let a natural child of mine be abandoned.

This whole world is different from, in the Royal sector one male would have bred all of my entourage, when the children were considered viable at birth then he would've bred me. If my offspring was viable, he would have been neutralized then used as a carrier for other Royal children. Here we can choose those who we wish to carry for, my brother's mates have taken them as long-term carriers. What if were not compatible?

Zahara there is only one way that we know if we're compatible, we must try to maintain a connection between the two of us while you carry. Upon birth of the child and bonding with his parents we shall see how it goes. There are plenty of human couples that can't make a go of it. But I can promise you it's not because I don't try, we just have to learn talk to each other communicate our likes and dislikes. Talk to your brothers and see what it's like for them to have a full-time mate. Experience is the best teacher and they have plenty of fresh experience.

I will consider this, but my time is nearing so I must make a decision. Either I allow you to impregnate me or I wait for three years until my time comes again. I think I must speak with my brothers.

Well while you're sitting here, I'm going to pay the tab, and I will escort you back to the Z1. August was paying the bill when there was a sudden crash in the center of the diner. He turned around and Zahara had a young man face-down on the ground with her foot across his throat and his arm in a locked position.

You do not touch a member of the Z1 family without permission, attempt to do this again and next time I will sever your head from your body.

August politely walked up to Zahara; you can let the little plaything go now dear. I do not believe that he will ever make the mistake of trying to touch up on you or any other member of the Z1 again without permission.

Zahara released his arm which was almost broken and removed her foot from his throat. He mumbled something as she was about to leave, she turned around and kicked him so hard she slid him halfway across the diner turning over three more tables in the process.

August decided to have a little bit of fun with everyone at the diner. It's a good thing she didn't get pissed-off because she really would've done some damage. When your little friend over there wakes up tell him not to mess with the Princess, because she goes into full battle mode when she gets pissed. August walked out took Zahara's arm and the two walked to the transit stop.

Jake walked in from the side door and surveyed the situation, tell him to report to the office for his check one-way ticket back to the city. Let everybody be warned this is not the place to start anything, and the lady that he started it with isn't anybody's fool. She was a battle Battalion leader for her Royal majesties armed forces. She is now retired but she is not incapable of ending anyone's life that she comes in contact with, so don't chance it.

Everybody will pick this place up, my crew you know exactly what to do. Don't make me fire the lot of you. Jake left the diner and went to the transit stop to catch up with her Royal highness.

Your Royal highness, I wish to express my gratitude for you sparing the ignorant one's life. He was young but he has learned the hard way. He will be on the next transit back to the city I have ordered his termination from his job.

Mr. Jake that is very admirable of you but the young man can learn from his mistake, I highly doubt that he will ever repeat what he attempted this afternoon. From the muscle structure I figure that he is a strong young man even by human standards, I tell you what assigned him to the Z1 to be my personal gardener and handyman. A little humility will go a long way to building his character back.

But what if he tries to get out of line again with you?

Mr. Jake, I don't think he is that stupid maybe a little hardheaded or dense but not stupid. Give him two weeks with me, and I can guarantee you I will send you back a young man who will respect you and who will follow orders and or commands precisely. I know what it takes to bring someone in line.

Yes, your highness you have it I will have Willard report to the Z1 in the morning.

Why wait this afternoon just fine, he can sleep in the garden shed with the rest of his equipment. This is not going to be a luxurious stay; he will know exactly what is like to be under A Royal Commander. He will wear the clothing of a servant worker. You will hear plenty about him, I can guarantee that. When he returns to you, he will be broken and obedient, and a faithful yet grateful employee forever.

That reminds me I need to go to Sonja's and put together a work outfit that is compatible with what he will need. Zahara took off from the transit stop and headed to Sonja's boutique.

Sonja couldn't quit laughing as Zahara described the outfit that she needed to put together for her new worker.

Just as the transit was pulling up Zahara returned with a small bag in hand. August looked at the size of the bag and realized the young man was in trouble.

Zohar and August arrived at the Z1 to her cottage, they had been there may be five minutes when Jake showed up with Willard in tow.

Willard was not happy, but the alternative as Jake had explained it to him would have been much worse.

Willard was presented with his little bag of clothing; he was instructed to use the spare shower to scrub from head to toe and place the contents of the bag on his body. This would be his work and everyday attire for the next two weeks.

Normally they are stripped of all of the body hair, but since he is human, I will let him retain it unless he does not follow instructions.

Willard was asked had he dressed?

Yes, I am dressed but I'd prefer not to come outside and what I have on.

Get used to it worker, because this is all that you will be afforded for the next two weeks are until you have proven yourself if you do not do it within two weeks. But if you categorically refused to charges can be compiled against you.

When Willard walked out Jake in August did not know where to laugh at the poor misguided young man or feel sorry for him. The outfit consisted of Soft sole black leather boots, a pair of low-cut extra tight and extra short leather hotpants and some kind of leather style suspenders with silver circular rings cut into them. They barely covered anything.

Now walk past me turn around and walk back commanded Zahara. You will learn to love this attire; your day will start 6 AM you will stop it 12 noon for lunch and you will work till 6 PM. You will work seven days a week. I know that your human so you will have to have brakes every now and then to get rid of your bodily waste. You will sleep in the garden shed, you will find two blankets and a pillow make the best you can of them.

If you feel that you cannot handle your punishment for the crime that you committed then you can go straight to jail, Genman jail not human jail and you will be presided over by the Council of Genman elders for your crime.

Willard ducked his head down, no your Royal Highness I understand and I will honor the punishment that has been set before me.

Zohar looked at her new convert, go to your quarters for the night be ready in the morning 6 AM do not make me come look for you. You will be on the porch dressed and ready for work.

Willard bowed down then retrieved himself and went for the garden shed.

Jake looked at Zahara, you know what you just might be the answer to some of my lazy employees. When you break Willard in, I just might have a job for you running a couple of my crews they do not have discipline or self-control in fact Willard was part of one of those, they're all younger they all come from the city from different backgrounds. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, when you get through with Willard. Let's you and I talk about a partnership.

August just shook his head at the whole situation, I think that you are going to make a wonderful mother. The child will definitely know right from wrong and will choose the correct path in life. He kissed her upon the cheek and left.

Zahara felt something different, she couldn't place it at all, it felt good maybe this is what her brothers were talking about with their mates.

The crescent moon was coming along, the new clinic had been built in almost all the supplies had made in. Frank and Serna had been busy keeping the crescent moon in tip top shape.

Rupert walked off the shuttle along with nurse Nancy. Rupert was pissed because Serna was supposed to have accompanied Philippe to the Z1 and he was a no-show. Under Ben's direction he was there to check things out.

Serna was very pleasantly surprised to see Dr. Rupert smiled and shook his hand, introductions to nurse Nancy were made.

Our clinic is almost ready to be opened, is there a special reason to be out here today?

When someone does not show up for his exam like he has been instructed to the big boss does not take it will likely. Serna knew about your appointment and that you were supposed to accompany Philippe to the Z1. What is your excuse?

Dr. Rupert we have been busy here, we are ahead of schedule and we have just been too busy for me to turn loose.

So, your babies well-being isn't important enough to you?

I promise I was going to come in next week, I was just gonna be late a few days?

Serna look where you live, we put you on a transit which you must change to get on the Z1 transit not everyone is okay with Genman. That's why we put you in pairs of two sometimes four so that you will not be harassed by some uneducated non-caring human. Do you realize what chance Philippe took today? And it was all because you were busy, that excuse will not fly with Mr. Ben.

Serna looked down; I am so sorry I screwed up, I put the farm first and neglected the safety and well-being of a valued resident. I will make this up to Philippe when he returns.

That's gonna be a little hard to do, he has been reassigned to the Z1 until he births. He found out today it was definitely twin's and there's one of each. Plus, they carry the genome of the ancients. So due to his and the children's safety they will not be returning.

That can't be Philippe has to return, he greets all the newcomers, he so good at what he does.

Well, you're going to have to appoint someone else, Philippe is settling into his new quarters at the Z1 so he will be watched over his entire time there. It's just a fact of life that we all must be used to.

Can you imagine freedom to do any and everything then all of a sudden just because you're carrying you must have someone near you 24-7 watching over you and the child carry to make sure you stay safe?

It's a big adjustment for Philippe also, but that does not mean he cannot have visitors. In fact, if you and Frank wish to go visit on the Z1 during your next appointment sure that you can find someone here on the farm to be your assistant charges. You do realize that that would take a lot of pressure off of you and Frank.

You mean that we can leave the farm?

Yes, neither one of you are prisoners here, a holiday would do the whole entire family good. I imagine that Noel would like to see the exhibits in our museum concerning early Genman settlers and early pre-planetary life.

I do believe that someone could learn a lot and bring the information back to the crescent moon.

I will talk to Mr. Zach and Mr. Ben concerning this and I'm assured that Mr. Ben will be in contact with you and Frank. We are very concerned with all Genman living under Z1's umbrella of protection and care. A proper and full knowledge of Genman there pre-planetary culture and how they originated would be an eye-opener for those who are uneducated about such things. But right now, you have an appointment in the clinic for an exam so let's go. Nancy; I leave him in your capable hands, when you get his initial assessment done, I will come in and perform the exam.

Yes Dr. Rupert, I will have everything prepared for you and the preliminaries done. Working in a nice new clinic is such an honor for any medical staff but especially for me.

Serna came out of the dressing room in his gown, I suppose you're used to seeing us in various stages of carry. This is my first and I'm not sure what to expect, I just keep swelling larger.

Serna my dear, I'll let you in on a little secret. I have only been at the Z1 for six weeks, and it has been a very educational process. I've always worked in the human world, and I worked in the critical and intensive care section my last few years. That was until I met someone very special and he guided me through a very dark yet intense portion of a Genman's life. I will always remember Timmy, and what he does for everybody at Hawthorne Memorial Medical Center. Whether he brings him back from the brink or takes forth to their final destination he is my true Angel.

So, let's raise up your down little bit and check for a heartbeat. Nancy listened and she found two very strong heartbeats, she heard an echo but really wasn't for sure so she made a note in her charting. She took measurements of Serna's abdominal area, and made sure the babies were active.

Well Serna, it seems that you have a couple of active young Genman that you are carrying.

No nurse Nancy, my children are proud hybrids. My Frank is human, his first son that we are raising together is also hybrid. His dad passed during his birthing. So, getting an instant family is a little new to me but I could not ask for a better son than Noel.

Okay Serna if you will stay where you are, I'm going to step out and talk to the doctor sure my notes and he will return to finish the exam.

Nancy left the room; Serna wasn't concerned about anything other than getting back to work.

Rupert came back into the exam room and went directly to the exam. He was no-nonsense he had Serna rolled to one side then role on his other side, he made him lay flat on his back so that he can be re-examined again. He took out a Portable Doppler and began to intently listen to the fetal heartbeats. Suddenly he heard the same thing that Nancy did, and echo.

Serna, I want you listen to me, from this moment on you are on bed rest. Nancy will be staying with you for the time being. I don't mean house rest I mean strict bed rest; you will only get up if you have assistance to use the restroom and then you will be back in bed.

Serna got worried, is everything all right with the babies. Should we call Frank out of the office?

I will speak to Frank and send him over; this is a precaution. This is your first time to carry and with Nancy's medical experience she heard something that could have been overlooked very easily. It might be nothing but I do not want take any chance at your age and this being your first time.

Your daily duties will be delegated to someone else, if need be, a Z1 employee will come in and fill your position until we deem it safe for you to return to work on a limited basis. If you choose not to follow my instructions and nurse Nancy's directions you could very well lose these babies. And that is one thing that neither of us want to happen.

I will attach a complete set of orders for you to follow, complete with a meal plan. Serna this is being done for your benefit as well as the children. I take no chances when it comes to the lives of my patients and neither does nurse Nancy. You will be placed on a stretcher and carried home, when I say no unauthorized movement, I mean it. Do not make Nancy sedate you to keep your ass in bed, because I know she will when it comes to her patients' lives, she is very dedicated.

Rupert left out of the room and headed to the front office to see Frank. Upon arrival Frank could tell something was wrong, okay what is it and what do we have to do?

Frank Serna is on bed rest and I mean strict bed rest along with medical attention. I need more equipment here before I can make a final determination. It may be as simple as a fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity or it might be an abnormality with one of the children. We heard two heartbeats as suspected but we also heard an echo beat, it's unknown now if the placenta is starting to separate or if it has torn. There's a lot of procedures that can be done but not here, he may have to be flown back to the main ranch to receive treatment.

If that has to be done, he will be at the Z1 for the entirety of the pregnancy. It would not be good for either of you be separated because he would be stressed and so would you. And it may be nothing it might just be an echo and there's no explanation for it. But until we get the equipment here and put it into operation with more medical staff I just don't know. Nurse Nancy is very capable of overseeing Serna's care and treatment. She is highly qualified and he could not be in any more capable hands. Right now, I need to notify Mr. Ben of the situation here so that he can help get the equipment expedited.

Rupert stepped out to make the phone call, he explained everything to Mr. Ben and the urgency of the equipment that was needed. It had been on backorder for way too long.

I will take care this right now Rupert, tell Serna to rest and take care of himself and the babies, he has the entire Z1 family working for him.

Ben hung up the receiver and then dialed Carter Hawthorne, this was going to take someone with some political clout to get these bureaucrats off of their asses and to solve this labor dispute so that lives would never be put in jeopardy.

Carter was furious, he promised Ben that something would be done immediately. He turned to Ed and explain the situation. We need to take the jumper to the city now I need meetings with the labor heads and department heads of companies, a few judges and several bureaucrats. They are fucking with people's lives now, and I will not stand for it.

Within minutes the jumper lifted into the air rotated 360° then screamed into the distance as the engines went full throttle. As far as Carter was concerned not a moment was to be wasted. Any bureaucrat that would not clear his calendar of events for something this important would never be reelected he would make it his mission to remind all that they did not value lives no matter who they were.

The phone banks at Carter's office were working overtime, staff was on top of staff making phone calls to every corporation labor head, production facility heads and political along with judicial members.

When Sen. Ralph Moreself and his wife Phyllis were contacted concerning the matter the senator went ballistic. He enacted his entire staff to contact everyone concerning the labor dispute which had been dragging on for too long. Now that there were lives in the balance, precious children's lives at that that is something that would not be put up with.

His office contacted every news and media outlet and fill them in on the situation at hand.

Needless to say, there were sharks in the water and the news media was very hungry. There would not be a stone left unturned in this situation.

Somehow the emergency broadcast system had been hacked and it read. "Profits over lives, labor executives care nothing for the little people, Bureaucrats dragging feet put innocent lives in jeopardy".

This was met by instant hostilities from the labor, corporate and political world. And the sharks were having a field day, workers who had not been allowed to produce the products had no problem speaking out, transport companies locked out from delivering much-needed supplies such as medical equipment also made their voice heard.

Carter Hawthorne had stirred up a hornet's nest and there were several who would be stung before this was over.

Zach looked at Ben, when you call out the big guns you get the biggest ones. Remind me to stay on your good side.

The next 24 hours were exciting to say the least, executives retired without their golden parachute clause, board members were replaced, labor executives were not only replaced but some were arrested along with some politicians who were in their back pockets. Needless to say, there was a lot of housecleaning done.

It was amazing to see what could be done when you had people in places that were actually interested in the betterment of society rather than betterment of themselves. Production facilities went full swing as did transit and delivery services. People that had been unemployed for six months suddenly had a job if they wanted it. And everyone wanted to work to do better for him and herself. There were now highly educated individuals working in places that they had been kept out of for so long.

Over the next three days a lot took place.

Frank received a phone call from the main gate of the crescent moon, there were seven delivery vehicles for the crescent moon with supplies and equipment that had to be installed.

Nancy saw a familiar glow and meeting from Serna's room and she walked to check on him. Standing beside him was her familiar friend Timmy, Timmy laid his hand on the left side of Serna's abdomen and then the right-side lower area. He then laid his hand once again on the upper right side. He turned to Nancy and smiled; he spoke to Nancy even though his lips did not move. "Through your hard work and care these babies will be perfect the echo that you heard was one that needed special attention, he will be fine now". Timmy held up three fingers to Nancy signaling how many babies there were in Serna's body.

Serna was not sure what to make of everything but when the glowing young man walk away going through a solid wall, he realized that he and his children have been blessed.

Nancy smiled at Serna and fluffed his pillow; Timmy is something else, isn't he? You and the babies will be just fine but I suggest that you start thinking of a third name because he's very special to have been blessed.

Timmy's presence on the crescent moon had not gone unnoticed because when he exited through the wall he glided across the courtyard and then floated into the hereafter. Believers and nonbelievers dropped to their knees; they had been blessed with one's presence.

Frank raced to the house fearing the worst, he ran to the bedroom and found Serna setting up in bed having his afternoon meal. Are you okay?

Yes, we're just fine, and with the doctor's approval maybe tomorrow I can get up and move around a little bit. With nurse Nancy beside me I will be just fine and our babies will be perfect, I have it on the highest authority.

So, we weren't just seeing things? It was real?

Nancy smiled; Timmy is very real and he only visits on special occasions. Congratulations its triplets, one just needed some special attention before he could continue his journey.

Frank got weak in the knees and went down. We were hoping for one and we got three, he mumbled before he passed out.

Nancy and Serna both laughed and left Frank laying on the floor where he was.

Nancy went to the front door is a crowd had gathered around, everything is fine we have it on the highest authority. And just to let you know in the near future the crescent moon will welcome three new lives. I request that patients be exhibited during this time. Serna will need a certain amount of help but all be okay.

Now I must get back inside to watch over my charge, when Frank recovers his ability to walk, he will come back out and talk to everyone just please make sure that everything is unloaded and the clinic is put in order. If the workmen need anything please help them.

The clinic and the new main office were completed in record time, everyone on the farm pitched in and did whatever they could and made sure that it was done to the required specifications set forth in all of the instructions.

Frank was a little embarrassed, he wasn't a lightweight but finding out that Serna was carrying triplets was a lot for anyone to deal with. He thanked everyone for their cooperation and their assistance in getting the place up and going.

Several volunteers came forth and offered their assistance, the second in charge of daily maintenance and operations was doing a wonderful job while Serna was down.

A young man stepped forward and offered his ability to help out where Philippe had once been. Adrian was very polite, he walked with a limp as the result of an injury that he obtained as a small child. His pelvic bone had been crushed, so he was not one that would ever need to be away from his job for birthing. One leg was longer than the other due to the accident so he had a shoe on one side that was taller than the other so that he wasn't too impaired.

Frank could see that Adrian would be a good fit for the job, his mere appearance would mean that all were welcome no matter what their stations in life were.

Nancy saw the young man struggle, as Serna was doing better Nancy had ventured out onto the main farm. She was highly regarded for who she was, she invited Adrian and for an exam. She talked and counseled with the young man, when she asked him was, he a breeder or a carrier he lowered his head.

I am an abomination; I can never bring forth life so therefore I am less than others.

I can see clearly that when you were quite young there was a lot of damage done to your hip and your pelvic area due to an accident. Tell me Adrian has anyone ever attempted to mount you?

Adrian turned red, yes but because of how I am design now only inside they can get no more than the tip inside. No conception can take place, plus I would not be able to bare the child. And as far as me being a breeder who would want this broken body. I did not have a good transition not all parts grew the way they should have.

I'm no Dr. but I have seen plenty of cases in the human world where the female has a pelvic area that is not proper for her sex therefore even though I male may get into her to create the child she could never birth it. Therefore, when it's her time open the cavity where the baby is stored and we remove it then sew her backup.

She can do this up to three times before it's not considered healthy. They can take a small catheter tube and inserted into your vent all the way up to where it needs to be. Then they will push the semen from the donor up into your uterus so that you can conceive a child, yes toward the last of the pregnancy because of your leg you may have to be in a wheelchair because of the weight on your body but nothing is impossible now.

You're saying, I can pick a mate and a doctor can put a child inside of me with my mate's seed. Then when it's time they can open my stomach and removed the child and it's okay.

Theoretically yes it can be done but we would have to talk to a doctor, I would suggest that we send you into the main city or better yet have the doctor come out here and examine you. I would bet Dr. Ron Smithers would like to see you; he was always so good at helping couples with problems.

Give me your permission and I will send off a report to him and request for help. I can't guarantee it but we can see what he thinks.

Adrian was excited and he so much wanted to tell Paul his special friend. They kept their friendship very quiet. But he would wait until the doctor did the examination so that no one other than himself would be disappointed.

Nancy drafted up the proposal to Dr. Smithers, she included all the pertinent information on young Adrian. 26-year-old Genman, due to accident never carried but wishes to carry with special C-section delivery required. Unable to be bred due to pelvic obstruction therefore delivery has to be by cesarean section only. Mobility in later stages of pregnancy might be impaired due to pelvic and hip damage at an early age. She sent the report and waited for his response.

Two days later she received a response from Dr. Smithers. The case is difficult yes but impossible no if the young couple wish to have a child they can. But I would like an orthopedic surgeon to come out with counsel to the crescent moon so that we can talk with this young man about having his damaged hip and pelvic region repaired with the replacement. Will be out in three days, look forward to meeting patient and you Nancy I understand that you have been quite busy. And it was signed Dr. Ron Smithers.

Nancy could not believe the report when she read it, she verified that Serna would be fine without her for a few minutes while she delivered news to Adrian.

Nancy located Adrian he was just finishing up with a newcomer. Adrian I've heard back from the doctor, he will be out here to visit with you in three days' time. He will also have another doctor with him who would like permission to examine you. He is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon; he would like to see if he can fix your hip and pelvic area so that you can have a more normal life than what you have had.

Nurse Nancy this cannot be fixed, I am born this way.

No Adrian you were not your hip and pelvic region were damaged when you were a small child due to an accident. You were sent here because you were of no use to anyone on your previous farm. The old farmer never dug into the records and never told you. You grew up thinking that because that's what everybody said you showed up here like that you were like that all your life.

Can you imagine and your young man being able to do the normal things that couples do with each other?

It's not going to be easy, but nothing in your life has ever come easy to you. You have had to fight and struggle for everything you wanted. Are you willing to fight for love and the possibility of having a family? That is the question that you need to ask yourself and maybe that young man you are so in love with. You might call it a little infatuation, but that's really love.

Why don't you do yourself a favor, call your man up and have him come to the clinic. We're not open yet so nothing has to be known nothing has to be put down in the official records.

Adrian made a call, and a few minutes a very nice-looking young man who was quite large in statute showed up looking for Adrian.

Nancy was speaking to the young man and ascertained his name was Paul. He like so many of the others had been born elsewhere. He was large and had a tendency to be clumsy so he was sent away to live on the crescent moon since it was just a marginal farm for marginal Genman.

Is Adrian okay, him stumble again and maybe hurt himself bad this time?

Nancy gathered from his speech pattern that he did not receive an education that would afford him to work or live-in other places because he was simplistic. No Paul, Adrian is fine but I wanted to meet you personally. I need to sit down with you and Adrian so that we can discuss a few things about your future together.

Paul was at a loss; he walked into the examination room and saw Adrian lying on the gurney. You say he not hurt?

No, he's not he can get up at any time he just might need a little help, but that's why you're here. I understand that the two of you have a special friendship.

Paul blushed; you say we can't speak of friendship Adrian but how she knows?

It's okay Paul, I am the medical staff in charge here now, my main assignment is Serna but also go back and check on others. I noticed Adrian doing a fantastic job and decided to speak to him about his problem with his hip and leg. We took some special pictures and I sent them to a doctor in the city. He is coming out to examine Adrian with another doctor.

What if I told you that after these doctors see Adrian and decided they can repair his hip and pelvic region that it might be possible for you to start a family of your own?

Paul looked at Nancy, we try impossible. I no won't hurt him big.

Well, I'll show you a video of what human couples go through to conceive children, and what happens when one of the females cannot deliver the child. No one was harmed in these videos. There are a couple different ways that we can approach this but we won't know everything until we see the doctors.

They help Adrian walk without limp? They make where he can have baby, this is not true. No baby come out, nothing goes in vent, baby certainly not coming out vent.

Paul, I want you to watch the videos. I'm gonna leave you to hear while I go back and check on Serna. When I'm finished, I shall return and you can ask me questions.

It took Nancy about 30 minutes to check on Serna and he was doing fine. When she walked into the room, she noticed that Paul was a little white and Adrian was a little bit green.

So, I guess a medical career as surgeons is out for either one of you?

They cut her belly open remarked Paul, then pulled baby out. It no hurt?

No Paul, she would be sore for several days afterwards but the procedure called a cesarean section is painless thanks to certain medications given to the patient at that time. She can have up to three children that way. But with some humans this is the only way that they can have children of their own. You see they're not like Genman, both parties and Genman's relationship can carry and produce children. Humans are not that unique and special,

I'm older so I'm just gonna come out and say it, I was brought up in the old school of thinking that Genman were inferior to humans. But one day I was taught different by patient of mine, I found out just how wonderful they were.

So, when I had the chance to come out to the ranches and farms of the Z1 I took it. I feel that it will make me a better nurse in medical professional. Being able to help you two would be fantastic. So, all we have to do is wait three days until Dr. Smithers and the orthopedic surgeon arrive for evaluation.

For the next three days Adrian and Paul both were on pins and needles waiting. Paul stopped by to check on Adrian when Adrian's communicator went off.

Adrian this is Nancy calling, the doctors have arrived and they would like to see both you and Paul if you can locate him, I would like for y'all to come here with-in 10 minutes?

Paul was having a few dizzy spells that morning, so he was walking a little staggeringly. Dr. Smithers saw him and the way he tilted his head one way.

Young man come here asked Ron.

Paul did not respond because he heard nothing.

Sorry Dr. you have to talk to him on his right side his left side does not hear sounds so well. Been that way since young boy when we had the mill accident.

Ron stepped over to Paul and ask him to have a seat so he could look at his ear, upon examination he could not believe what he saw, deep inside the ear canal it was solidly impacted. No wonder he couldn't hear nothing it looked like kernels of seed and dirt inside.

Nancy, can you get an irrigation kit and wash this young man's ear out, you might have to take a probe and gently ease out some debris? While you're doing that, we will get Adrian set up with a few x-rays.

Don't worry about anything Paul we will take good care of him; you get that ear taken care of by nurse Nancy. I believe you might be surprised.

Go ahead and wash out both of them just to be on the safe side. I feel that we need to get a whole medical team down here for a two-day service. I know they've had light checkups but from what I can see they all need to have in-depth exams.

It took Nancy about two seconds to realize what the doctor was talking about when she went to do the irrigation, she had never seen that much debris in anyone's ear. And she was amazed at what she found.

Paul did you work around the meal when you were younger?

No, I was about 12 when we were playing and I fell headfirst in to the seed vat. Got swept up in the auger and almost chopped up. Never heard out of left ear again.

Nancy took her time and soften the material and took a scooper and went inside the ear canal and slowly dug it out. When she was through you could see the ear canal and even the eardrum. She repeated the process on the other one and got out a little bit but not a whole lot.

She was on Paul's left-hand side when she asked him a simple question. Can you hear what I'm saying?

A shocked Paul looked at her, this was the first time he could remember hearing anything out of his left ear.

Paul, as she to stand up straight and close your eyes, what I did should help you with your dizziness.

Paul closed his eyes and stood there; he did not move he did not flinch. He opened his eyes once again and realized he was not dizzy. He smiled; thank you my ear works again I can hear.

Adrian came back into the room and took a seat on Paul's left side without thinking, I don't know if all these tests are worth it. They say they do a lot of things but I don't think so.

Paul looked over at Adrian, you would be surprised what they can do.

It took Adrian a minute to realize that he was on Paul's left side, and he heard every word that was said to him. How is this possible this ear does not work?

Nancy chuckled; with all the credit I dug out that ear and rinsed out no wonder it didn't work. But he's 100% now so you be careful what you whispering behind his back because he just might hear you.

Let the doctors fix your leg, if no baby is our future, then so be it. To see you not struggle and walk like others would be enough to me.

Dr. Smithers and Dr. Gann walked back into the conference area with all their paperwork into the seat. Dr. Gann began, young man I have good news for you I can replace your crushed and misaligned hip with an alloy version and it will allow your pelvic region to be opened up to its proper alignment. We will lengthen your leg bone with the same type alloy so that you can walk correctly. Since you are a Genman pureblood your healing will take approximately one third the time that a human would normally take. Now Dr. Smithers has some information for you two.

Okay gentlemen, we want to do the pelvic and hip replacement first. When it is healed properly, I don't see why the two of you cannot start a perfectly normal relationship with each other and have your first child.

Adrian looked at Dr. Smithers, Doc have you forgot that nothing goes in my vent?

No Adrian I did not forget that but when we replace the hip and pelvic bone there will be no longer anything in the way to obstruct you and Paul from having a normal sexual relationship as long as you don't swing from the rafters and do backflips.

Paul blushed as did Adrian after Dr. Smithers statement.

Paul spoke up; you mean I can have normal relations, and we can make children. Adrian will be able to carry these children for us after he has been fixed?

Yes, Paul that's exactly what we are saying. There is nothing wrong with Adrian he is receptive and can produce right now but we would have to do and artificial insemination process and then like the film showed the cesarean to remove the baby. But if you two can wait to start your family after we repair the hip and pelvic area from its previous damage when he was a child you two can do it the old-fashioned way. You know the kind that's the best way.

Paul hugged Adrian and kissed him; we don't hide anymore. I love you and you love me anyone say bad, I got fist and I will put it in mouth of person that say bad.

Paul are you sure you're not hybrid, because that's hybrid thinking.

No Sir, all Genman, had father and dad but when you crawl enough you get tired of crawling and you fight back, is just an emotion that is buried deep within a Genman.

Well, if we have nothing else here, we will set up a time and in two weeks you will need to travel to the city. Paul you will be there for moral support as Adrian goes under surgery. He will be in the hospital for three days and accommodations will be made for you to stay with him. You will be assigned a medical professional who will help you out with your stay.

I don't have money for such thing, it's nice you wish to help but crescent moon is poor farm and all that live here are also poor.

Nonsense; we have a special foundation and it is designed for just this sort of thing. Plus being a member of the Z1 and Hawthorne Ranch conglomerate you will be treated at Hawthorne Memorial Medical Center. So, we have this covered plus if I did not help out my mate, he would not let me hear the end of it.

You, are related with Genman questioned Paul?

Yes, I am we have three wonderful boys and one grandson. Richard is fantastic and I would not have my life any other way. Gann over here has been socializing with a couple of young Genman that have their eyes on the good Dr. but I told him he better choose wisely because when it comes to love no one can love harder than a Genman.

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