The Z-1 Ranch

The Z-1 Ranch P-88 CGW©

For the next two months everything went perfect, Preston and Cole were getting along great, working together was perfect and the house was fantastic.

Larry called all the time checking up on the boys, when he should've been checking up on the other two more often.

Zahara was dating August and they were taking it slow not getting any hurry, the brothers all delivered healthy babies all were doing fine except for two, who were expecting once again. Over geared sex drives and a willing partner always spell disaster.

Tim and Mason were the parents of a beautiful baby boy, Zachary Mason was just fine.

The frontier had settled down. the attacks on cargo ships and outpost had settled. The spaceport was still being rebuilt and redesigned with their own defense systems.

Preston was in the kitchen and Cole was in the living room when the communicator on the dining table went off. It's your dad Preston, you better get it.

I am up to my elbows in dishwater really can't you just get it for me Cole?

Hello how you doing dad? You ain't ready to pop yet?

No, I'm not Cole where is my son?

Right now, he claims he is elbows deep in dishwater scrubbing something else, you know Me if it's too dirty throw it away, but he wants to scrub everything spotless. As long as were talking about spotless how are the two doing being grounded?

Personally, they're too damn quiet so they are up to something, but Humphrey father he will not listen to me thinks I am being paranoid. Hello not being paranoid, I don't want to change dirty diapers on nothing that I don't birth and I have no desire to feed someone else's kid even if it would be my grandson.

Dad let me talk to Preston, I'm sure that I can talk him into coming over there and helping you a little bit he rested all morning in fact he didn't get up out of bed till 11 AM. Love you talk to you later.

Cole did you just tell my dad that you loved him?

Oh, shit I did, talk about getting too comfortable with the family.

Actually, I think it's kind of sweet of you, wait until the baby meets uncle Cole. Now what did you promise him?

That you will go and help him check up on the other two siblings, you know slut number one and number two. Something was off about Ranger the other day, he acted nervous and he is always flaunting himself towards me.

He better not let me catch him, I will beat the hell out of him. I have warned that slut too many times, tonight I am going to get my point across.

Preston dried off his hands and cut off the kitchen light, I'm going over to dad's you stay here and relax. My mission will not take me long. Just as Preston was walking out the door Cole yelled out; okay goodbye sweetheart I'll see you later when you get home. He Felt like killing Cole, because there were half a dozen neighbors walking by the front gate at the time he hollered out and without a doubt that would be all over the ranch within 20 minutes.

Larry was waiting for Preston to come through the front door when he arrived.

Afternoon dad how do you feel?

Oh, I feel just fine even after I got seven phone calls, did I say, let me repeat myself seven phone calls. Would you like to tell me something, maybe break me some news that I'm not aware of yet that nothing is going on between you and Cole?

Nothing is going on between us dad, what in the world gave you that idea.

Oh well; it could have been the goodbye sweetheart I'll see you later when you get home? Would you like to explain that one or do I have to call him over here?

Dad, he was just being a goofball; he was doing it to irritate me that's all. We poke and prod at each other all the time. I tell him his feet stink; he tells me he can smell me across the room and I smell like a can of tuna whatever that is. I know he's making a comment about my vent, so I respond that's one place you'll never be. Then we both laugh about it; he tells me to get to the showers and wash every nook and cranny because he doesn't want rackknars following us around. Just typical locker room talk, he was a jock all through school when he started to grow. I kinda think it's adorable, but before you go reading thing and that that's as far as it goes.

So how are the boys, any problems?

Theo is obstinate and just down out right rude toward me. Claims I ruined his life if his father had his way, he could do whatever he wanted but I was one that was a pain in the ass. Ranger he's withdrawn, doing great until about two weeks ago then he just shut down and he doesn't want to come out of his room. I wish he would get mad, I wish he would talk to me, see what you can find out?

Theo just needs busted upside the head, next time he smarts off to you slap him into the middle of next week and tell him every time that he disrespects you in your home you will lay his ass on the ground. Ranger has me worried, he's always been outgoing something is up I just hope it is something that crawled up into him.

Preston went to Ranger's room and knocked on the door, hey bro. can I come in and see you a minute, dad says your little on the skids.

Come in Pres, you know you're always welcome.

Preston the moment he saw him out a doubt knew exactly what was wrong. Okay there's no beating about the Bush, who was it?

Ranger started to cry, and it wasn't just a normal cry he went in the whole boo-hoo squalling snot dripping scenario. He said he would call and come by and see me but he hasn't done anything, I told him that it took in all he did was laugh and said, another one down. Preston, I have screwed up my life so bad I want to die.

Ranger what about the talk that our parents had with you and that I had with? It's all right to have sex, but use protection so that this doesn't happen.

We started with protection and I didn't realize it but he took it off, and no sooner than he hit my insides, I was on fire. He got up, cleaned himself and walked away, after he got dressed told me to have a nice life. Preston I was in pain and hurting so damn bad he just walked off he didn't care. I was just another score for him, I'm so damn stupid he smiled and said a few nice things in this thing, I own my back with my knees beside my ears and he was pounding away.

First of all, I'm sorry that this happened to you, now I want the Bastards name because I'm gonna go rip his nuts off.

I saw him talking to Richie day before yesterday he's going to be next, he just transitioned last week he's not ready.

Okay I need a name bro, and I will take care of him, the only thing I ask you, is it crutches for little while or do you want him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life?

Preston you cannot afford get in trouble, maybe if you just talk to him but no wheelchair, he lives in the dorms and his name is Trapper claims is the perfect name because he's like a spider, he waits for them to enter his trap.

Redheaded green eyes 6'4" nice built that Trapper, are you telling me the truth?

Yes, Preston that's him and on his chest, he has a tattoo of a tiger on his right upper section. Claims it was some old earth animal that meant power.

Ranger get your ass out of bed and you go tell dad, leave Mr. Trapper up to me, he's about to get trapped himself.

Ranger and Preston went to the living room, Ranger sat down on the sofa by his dad and confessed to him what was wrong.

Dad; don't worry about anything I am handling this problem. Preston picked up his communicator and called Cole; meet me at the men's dorm we have work to do, its trashing time.

It did not take Cole just a second to throw on a T-shirt and a pair of sweats. He knew what Preston meant by trashing time, somebody had done somebody wrong and it was time to carry the trash out.

Both young men were at the dorms in no time and Preston was telling Cole what happened. Cole become furious, consensual sex is fine but when you're asked to use protection and you disregarded or take it off and do is you want to, you are a piece of shit.

It took Preston all of three minutes to find Trapper and he drag him out of the dormitory by the hair of his head. He slammed him down to the concrete, so you like to fuck young genman? And after they ask you to where protection so that they do not conceive, you take it off and fuck him anyhow because that's what you like raw? How about I take my raw fist and shove it up your raw ass, how would you like that?

You will take care of the child that you created when you took my brother to bed and had unprotected sex with him by your choice. And don't worry about producing anymore because I'm going to crush your fucking nuts, you piece of shit.

A couple of the other men that lived the dorm voice their opinion that Preston was taking this too far and that Trapper wasn't that bad of a guy.

Cole stepped in, really what if it was your relative that he took to bed and was having sex with them then remove the condom so he could have real sex, impregnated them and walked out. Tell me how the fuck would you feel?

No one uttered a word, now I didn't think any of you had anything to say about this but you can witness it or you can turn back around and go inside, but that's what little Pussy's do they run back to their safe place.

Trapper was attempting to fight back and Preston hit him with a right hook lifting the man off the ground, breaking his jaw in the process. Teeth were on the ground and blood was flowing. Trapper was laying on the ground moaning and groaning when Preston walked up lifted one of his huge feet and brought it down on his right ankle crushing it along with the tibia and fibula. Now maybe that might slow you down so you don't go try to talk to Richie Reynolds. He just transitioned last week and he is nowhere near mature enough to deal with an unwanted pregnancy so if you would like to keep your Dick and your balls stay away because I will be watching.

Your too damn late, got a hold little bitch last night, boy was it tight, squealed like greased rackknar when rammed it to him and flooded the bitch.

Preston kicked Trapper as hard as he could in his nuts hoping maybe he ruptured him.

Preston stood and looked around; anybody want to call Mr. Zach or Mr. Ben at the main house and report me be my guest, because that's my next destination I will report myself for what I did for my brother. Anyone on my crew that has a problem with me, meet me in the office in the morning, you can pick up your check you're not working on my crew.

Mr. Preston can we at least call him a medical asked one of the men?

Preston looked at the piece of shit laying on the ground groaning. I'll do it on the way, sooner he's out of my sight the better off his chances are.

Cole took his communicator out and reported a human down at the human dorms, looks like you had an injury to his lower jaw and something was wrong with his foot. They might once in the medical team out to pick him up.

Preston and Cole walked up to the main house; Zach was sitting out in the front swing with a pitcher of ice Coolwater on the table beside him. Do you think it solved anything?

Preston lowered his head, no sir it did not, it was wrong but why shouldn't he pay for what he did since my brother will pay for the rest of his life?

Preston, we have spoken about this before, you cannot let your human side take over with its aggressive nature. I can't say that I wouldn't broke his neck or at least ripped his nuts off, I understand and I sympathize that you two young men have to watch your tempers.

I expect great things from the both of you, but tempers have to be controlled. I have a report back they have wired his jaws shut and fuse the bone, his leg is gonna take longer and so will his ankle and foot. He might even walk with a limp for the rest of his life. Had this been in the human world you would be in jail facing charges and he would've been a victim no matter what he did to deserve it. He's being transferred out to one of the satellite farms so that he can't do any damage.

And don't worry it's a worker's farm and they're all alphas, he might be the one walking around funny.

Tell your parents if Ranger needs anything don't hesitate to give myself or Mr. Ben a call, your father is too important at the University to lose. We are family and we take care of our family just like you took care of yours.

Thank you very much Mr. Zach, I think: Cole and I are going to head back to the house and have a quiet evening.

Zach's communicator went off it was a notification from the clinic that Larry had went into labor and was headed for delivery.

I don't think it's going to be that quiet, your dad is headed to the clinic in labor. Looks like you two boys need to go to the delivery suite.

Preston and Cole took off running toward the clinic. Where they headed in such a hurry Zach Questioned Ben?

Larry is in labor and headed to the clinic and they're going to meet him, and I on my way too. If you want to come along, you're welcome if not I'll see you when it's all over.

I'm a little tired today so I've decided to rest, if you need me let me know, other than that I'll read the announcement.

Ranger was helping his dad to the clinic; Theo couldn't have been bothered and that wasn't going to set well. At least he wasn't going to be able to set very well.

Preston and Cole picked Larry up and carried him into the delivery room, he was very close. Your father has been notified but he's on the other side of the campus, I hope he makes it, he's been here for every one of your births he's gotta be here too.

Okay right on time scheduled in the chair were waiting on a doctor, I do not want to have to deliver this one myself.

Humphrey I'm so glad that you made it I was afraid you weren't as his Baby is come in quickly.

Rupert come flying into the delivery room, that you thought would have to do this without me? But here I and not a second too soon, Larry now take a deep breath and gently let it out. Fine Larry a couple deeper breaths like that and you're going to have a baby. Ranger want to come back here you need to see this.

Ranger walked behind where Dr. Rupert was and he saw more than what he ever cared to see concerning his dad.

Ranger put on a set of gloves, the most important thing is the first two people that a newborn comes in contact with his who he bonds with ideally, it's the father and the birthing dad. But if it's an honor carry for adoptive parents, they handled the child. Now when this baby comes out, I will to put the clamp on his umbilical cord and you take the scissors and cut it above the clamp. I will tie it off and place him in a blanket for the nurse to gently wipe down and get him to your dad.

Larry grunted a couple more times and Humphrey Lawrence Steel was born. Ranger was beside himself, so proud of his dad what he went through. And very proud to be a big brother once again.

Humphrey looked around and asked where Theo was at? Everybody looked except for Ranger who burst out, at home being an asshole like he's been to dad for the past two weeks. You ask me he needs his ass whipped not no more stern talks. Dad protects you father, things at home have not been well and for my part I apologize I am paying the price for my stupidity and will pay that price for a long time to come. But Theo he has no respect for anyone not you and definitely not dad, it's time he was brought down a couple notches.

Humphrey just shook his head. I can't do anything he's a grown man still living at home with no respect. He's my son but I cannot strike him.

Preston patted his father's shoulder, let me go talk to him and I will take Cole to make sure that I don't get out of line, but it's about time Theo had an attitude adjustment.

Larry looked at his third born, thank you Preston for what you do for this family. I promise that Lawrence will have respect for every body and everything or he will not be able to sit down. And Humphrey if you do not take a proactive status, you're going to find your ass in the rackknar house.

I agree with you Larry we need to turn over a new leaf, this child will be raised differently, hybrid children are difficult at best but the disrespect that Theo shows you, it will not continue.

Preston didn't knock on his parent's front door he didn't slow down he just shoved it open. Theo was standing there in a pair of lounge pants with a sandwich stuffed in his mouth.

He attempted to say something but Preston slapped him so hard in the face that the sandwich flew across the room and he went to the ground.

Your dad just delivered your baby brother but where the fuck have you been? In your parents' home feeding your disrespectful face. You couldn't even be bothered to help Ranger get dad to the hospital he had no business trying to help dad in his condition.

Preston reached down and grabbed Theo by one of his legs and began to drag him out of the house to the front yard. He picked his oldest brother up over his shoulder and carried him to the yard swing and laid him over his knee. You've been needing this for a long time and just because our father is not coldhearted enough and our dad who has just delivered couldn't do it in his condition, you're about to get the whipping of your life.

Theo tried to protest and holler but when his lounge pants hit the ground and he was left with nothing on but a bare set of cheeks he attempted to break free. That ended up being a futile will move. When Preston's hand come in contact with his bare buttocks Theo howled out in pain.

I can tell you right now you are going to have a hard time setting straight for a while, and when our parents get home, you will apologize. And you will apologize to Ranger for what you made him do.

I don't have to apologize Ranger for nothing remarked Theo.

The Hell you don't. Preston went to town Theo's bare ass. Cole had never seen anyone get hit that hard with a flat palm of the hand. Theo howled and cried out in pain for help, somebody to help him his brother was going to kill him.

Preston did not slow down for 20 minutes; Theo was all out of tears and had screamed so much he was horse. Preston ceremoniously shoved him off his lap onto the ground striking his very sore red ass which he attempted to cover very quickly. A crowd had gathered and every time Preston struck his brother they cheered.

Theo attempted to make his way to the house and Preston grabbed him and drug him back to the swing and slammed him down into the seat, causing Theo to cry out in pain.

Theo if you know what's good for you, you'll see that there and not move a muscle until our parents get home and then you better start kissing some serious ass boy?

Through all the blubbering and crying and everything else Theo did not move a muscle.

Mr. Zack's personal speeder pulled up to the front gate, Madison walked around to the passenger side so that he could help Humphrey assist Larry out of the back seat. Ranger handed the baby to his father who helped guide Larry to the front door. Neither said a word to Theo who was still crying on the front swing.

Ranger looked over his brother; okay you, miserable piece of shit get the hell up, quit feeling sorry about your sore ass and go apologize to our parents. Or so help me I'm gonna hang my foot right in your vent and then the whole neighborhood I'll hear you cry. I said move bitch now.

Theo looked at Ranger, this was no longer the brother that he grew up with he had changed, he was more like Preston now, that scared the hell out of him.

Preston entered the house first followed by Cole then Theo and Ranger. Ranger saw the mess in the floor and slapped hell out of Theo's head. You apologize and you clean this nasty house up you miserable bitch, dad keeps a clean house he goes out and births your little brother and you mess his house up like this, you're disgusting maybe we should keep you outback on a chain like they do pet Racknars you don't deserve a home with a bed.

Preston was about to say something when Cole patted him on his wrist and told him no with a simple wiggle of his finger. He leaned over toward Preston; Rangers on a roll, let's see how serious he is about his new situation. If you didn't notice when he was in the delivery room he changed. Maybe it's the fact that he's carrying a child of his own that he will have to raise by himself, whatever it is let's just take notes.

Preston backed down and observed, his parents were over fussing with the newborn. Ranger was in charge of the house at this particular point in time and Theo was his bitch.

Theo cleaned up his mess and deposited everything in the trash, he walked around in front of his parents and stood with his head down until he was recognized. He apologized for the way that he had been acting and what he had done earlier when his dad needed help and he could've cared less. He asked for their forgiveness for everything that he had done and for permission to return to his room until they saw fit to allow him out.

Larry and Humphrey accepted the Theo's apology, but Larry told his son that things were no longer going to be status quo and they would change drastically. If he wished to remain under their roof, it would be their rules or the door he had a choice to choose wisely.

Theo went to his room and Ranger followed him as Theo attempted to shut the door behind him Theo was stopped by Ranger's hand. You have a temporary reprieve and don't you forget it. This room stinks and it's filthy, do yourself a favor scrub this nasty filthy place up or when I'm through all you will have is a bed and a chair with very few clothing pieces left.

Ranger went to the kitchen and brought out a tray with glasses, he returned to the kitchen and brought out a picture of iced Coolwater and poured everyone a glass. Dad is there anything else that I can get for you?

No son but we do need to talk about the situation.

Ranger stood up and looked at his parents, father I screwed up two weeks ago I let someone on me, he did not use protection and I conceived his child. He is a no-good piece of shit that filled me full of one lines and smooth talking and knocked me up. He will not be in my life nor in this child's life I will raise my son on my own. If you permit us to stay here it is up to you but I will find a way to support my family.

Humphrey stood up and embraced his son. Don't worry you do not have to go anywhere; the baby and you will have a place here in this house for as long as you need. But we're not gonna make a habit of this, next time he better be able to put a ring on that finger like I did for your dad.

Ranger hugged his father and leaned over and kissed his dad and hugged him. If you need anything to eat let me know and I'll prepared it for you. Whether Theo knows it or not come Monday his ass is getting a job and going to work, no more lounging around the house. I will take the job befitting my condition after you have recovered enough after birthing Lawrence.

Preston cleared his throat; we will pitch in whenever you need something dad, no more unanswered calls as long as I'm not on the upper deck working. And then it has to be a bona fide emergency, not bring me some tarraroon root when you come home.

I was having a bad day and I want to see my boys and that's the only way I could think to get both of you over here. Cole, I hope you know you are part of this family I think of you is one of my boys. I know y'all say you are just friends, but you can't blame a dad for trying.

Preston and Cole left the house, hey Pres. let's hop a transit going into Township I'm ready for some of Constantine's cooking, plus a nice chocolate malted would hit the spot.

Sure, Cole consider it a date I'll go with you to town remarked; Preston without even thinking about what he said.

So, we're dating now? Wow I feel privileged, got one of the cutest Genmen on the Ranch to go out on a date with me and Cole broke out laughing.

Sorry it was just a Freudian slip of the tongue asswipe. Don't go getting a swelled up ahead or anything else for that matter.

Cole just couldn't help himself; you know if you got ½ a chance you'd swing from it and love every minute of it, I see you drooling when I come out the shower and nothing but my athletic supporter.

Go ahead and flatter yourself all you want little boy, because in this relationship I'm the old man. I might only be six months older than you but I'm still oldest and you can never change that.

That's if you count developmental years but physical years, I'm your old man so get over it let's go to Constantine's because I am hungry.

Cole, you sure you're not part Genmen you eat like a Walliesow, and strong as a boxen.

Nope Preston I have human parents, both of them.

The boys boarded the transit into town still picking each other along the way. Somebody behind them had had enough, when y'all two get into town get a room and get it over with, sound like a couple of lovesick Racknars.

Preston looked around to see who made the comment but nobody made a move and he returned to his seat. Sheeese, people are getting too serious, a good humored Genmen can't even have a friendly moment with his roommate and best friend without them thinking something of it.

Preston start sulking and just set there all puffed up for the rest of the ride no matter how many times Cole poked him in the side trying to provoke him.

When they got off of the transit he still wasn't in a good mood, come on Pres. Don't let one jerk off ruin the entire trip and afternoon, we don't get to come into Township much other than to work it's about time we let loose a little bit and had a bit of fun.

I guess you're right Cole; suddenly everyone is getting on my nerves telling me to settle down find someone and create a life of my own. I'm happy with what we have together, for me it is more than enough, having children is the last thing on my mind and when I do it's going to be somebody special, not just some horny Genman that wants a warm wet vent.

Constantine came up to take their order and heard the last portion of the conversation. Preston don't be eager to look around, sometimes it's right before your eyes. When I found my Jake, he was the last thing I was looking for and the very first thing I needed. So, what you boys going to have today? Two triple-decker's two orders of double fries and two malteds each? Does that sound about right?

Cole laughed; I think I'm going for three malteds today, a chocolate one, a vanilla one followed up by another chocolate.

That sounds about right to me also Constantine +2 glasses of water one each.

Okay, I will have a couple's meal put together for you, with you two working so hard, it's not every day that y'all get to go out and enjoy yourselves. And by the way congratulations on your little brother. Constantine walked back to the counter and turned in the order and proceeded to make the first two malteds for them.

The guys were enjoying the malteds that Constantine had brought them when a very nice-looking man walked up to the table. He looked at Preston; I've been watching you for a while I decided I'm ready to mate and I want you to carry for me.

Preston almost blew his malted all over Cole when he spewed out what he had in his mouth. You want me to do what. he asked the nice-looking stranger.

My name is Andre and I'm ready to start a family and I like you to bare for me. He emphasized his point by grabbing his more than ample crotch and he smiled at Preston.

I'm with someone if you don't mind and as tempting as it would be I must respectfully deny you the process of seeking me as your mate because it's not gonna happen.

I'm strong I'm virile I am ready; I can smell that your close so we need to come to agreement.

Cole was about to say something to the stranger when Preston put his hand up, listen Andre I'm gonna say this to you very clearly. You can take that you possess bend it around and stick it up your own self and impregnate yourself because you will not be getting anywhere near me. When I choose my mate, I will make my choice not them. So why don't you run along across the diner back to your friends with your thing tucked away because you're not getting lucky here.

Andre just stood there dumbfounded, you mean you don't want Andre to father children, Andre will make big strong good babies.

You aren't as dumb as you look, you can be taught. So go back to your friends and let me enjoy my lunch in peace and quiet with my friend Cole.

Cole had been observing everything around him as Preston and Andre had their discussion and decided this was the perfect time to help someone in need out.

So, you want take a Genman as your mate and you're ready to have children, do I hear you right Andre? And I gather that you are a hybrid by chance, maybe a human hybrid?

Andre looked around nervous he returned his gaze to Cole and shook his head yes.

Andre over in the corner there is a very cute looking young Genman hybrid who has been drooling over you ever since you got up and came over here. I believe he's right and ready for the picking and he would make a wonderful carrier for you. Now I'll go ahead and give you his name so that you can walk up and introduce yourself to him, sound like something that might be agreeable to you. But remember if you take him, you better stay with him or they'll never find you in the back 40.

Andre looked directly at: knew he meant it, what is the name of someone who is ready to start and finds me good material.

I don't look behind you but the third booth from the end setting by himself sipping on a cold malted is a light-haired young man. His name is Richie Reynolds, he is in season and ready for mating. But don't you dare take him out behind this restaurant, you pay for a motel room and take him there and conceive a child with him this afternoon or you will miss your chance. He doesn't have much of a family life, so you will be his main support.

Andre turned around and saw Richie sitting by himself, the young man smiled when their eyes locked. He absentmindedly walked away from the table directly to Richie and took a seat in the booth beside him and introduced himself.

Cole, do you know what you just did sending that big animal over to Richie?

Yes, Preston I know exactly what I did, I just helped that young man get a father that baby that he was left with. Since he's a human hybrid his genetics and DNA will take over the child and even though it might have red hair by chance when anyone runs the sample test it will return as Andres.

Damn you are smart, you know there's not a chance that Richie is going let that big guy get away until he's had a good sampling of that vent.

Looks like they already getting busy over there, Andre just kissed Richie and Richie made sure there was plenty of tongue.

The boys were busy eating their burgers and fries when Andre and Richie walked by. Andre gave the guys a thumbs up as him and Richie walked out the door.

Well, my roommate Cole the matchmaker. My dad will be proud, plus Richie doesn't have to be shamed, he has a father for that child.

Cole and Preston set there after they finished their meal and talked about everything. It was several hours later when they realized that it was getting late and they needed to get going back to the Z1. They were about to walk out the door when Andre come bouncing in, hey guys sorry I don't have a lot of time thanks for what you did, both of you. I've got a meal here to go, somebody is awful hungry and I'm ready again when he is, hopefully by morning he's going to be with and I'm not ever letting him go.

Have Richie talk to Tim, and tell him that the two you are going need a home to raise that baby, it may be a rehab and it may be a roommate home but whatever it is, the place will be where two of you can start out your lives.

Thanks dude, I'm so sorry about earlier maybe it was Richie all along that I smelled.

Cole and Preston were walking to the transit stop and Cole inquired about Andre's statement of smelling, what the hell did he mean by that?

We will talk when we arrive at home.

Once they arrived, they continued the conservation.

Cole; to most Genman or Genman hybrids and even some humans, when a carrier is in cycle the pheromones draw them to together especially if their compatible as breeding mates.

But Preston; all I smelled was a good food, but as a kid I had nasal surgery the doctor found two abnormal growths when I was having what they thought were allergy attacks and he removed them and a couple other items that he had no idea why I even had them.

Cole, are you saying that they messed with your nasal cavity? When we're at the house what do you smell?

Most the time the place smells like a locker room because we're all sweaty and stinky but other times when we've cleaned up his nose like a normal home, why?

Come here to me and lean over and take a big with of me and tell me what you smell.

Cole walked up to Preston and smelled him all over like a nosy rackknar would. Smells like you needed to put a little more deodorant on before you left because no offense roomie but you are starting to smell like a dirty sock. I just telling you what I smelled I don't know why you smell like a dirty sock but you smell like a dirty sock.

I'm going to ask you one time to do this to me and only once so I can get a baseline of where your nose blindness is. Sniff my butt.

Go to hell, I not sticking my nose off in the crack of your ass.

A Cole please, I'm clean and there's no funny business about this just sniff my buttocks through my pants and tell me what smell?

Cole grumbled as he leaned over cautiously, you better not fart because I smelt some your farts before when you squeezed one by and they are horrible.

Just get it over with Cole this is embarrassing enough for me and you too.

Cole smelled Preston's butt and stood straight up, damn you stink like a whole fucking locker room of dirty laundry. You need to change your soap, because whatever you got is not working.

Sit down need to talk and I need my dad here so that he can help out by filling in any blank spots. It's about time you heard the truth, I just hope you can forgive us.

Preston picked up his communicator and dialed his dad's number when Larry answered the phone. Preston let him know that it was time that Cole found out the truth and he would like for him to come over so that he could help out.

On my way son, I knew this day would come sooner or later so you're coming in, right?

Yes, sir I thought I recognized some indications but now I sure and Cole has a very bad problem, he doesn't smell because of something that happened when he was young.

In a few minutes Larry knocked at the door and walked in, so Preston are you definitely sure that your time is upon you?

Yes, sir we had a little issue at the restaurant earlier but that was resolved, by tomorrow I will be full force for four days and must lock myself away.

Cole was oblivious to anything that the two were talking about and he set there pleasantly ignorant.

Cole let me talk to you Larry started; once every six months every Genmen no matter what their station in life is will go through a cycle that last four days or less he is bred first. Most of the time they are very precise but others they can fluctuate a little bit. I noticed it when I walked into the house and you were sitting here like nothing bothers you tell me what you smell?

Dirty wet towels, sweaty shirts and funky jockstraps. This place needs to be cleaned out and deodorized.

Dad; he was young he had what they thought was a sinus infection, his parents carried him unknowingly to a human Dr. perform surgery and removed the two frontal nodes. So, he will never be able to tell any Genman is in cycle. He's more useless than a human.

Tell me Cole you said you're not close to your father but your mother does tolerate you is that about, correct?

Pretty much so sir, I mean I know they love me because they raised me but after certain point, they were standoffish, had more in common with the driver.

You remember when you came here you placed your palm on the scanner and it also took a sample of your blood?

Yes, that was strange but it was the rules.

It told the medical staff at the Z1 a lot about you, genetically and about your DNA. I'm familiar with the area which you came from and I do remember rumors of a boy child that wasn't what he should've been but I never paid attention to them.

What are you saying dad?

The results of the scan were 100% positive, you Cole Woods are a human hybrid. The people that raised you were more than likely not your parents, in fact I would guarantee it. You are more than likely adopted without being scanned, you are the product of a biological human female and a pureblood Genmen male. How your real parents met we won't ever know but it's a good chance that they didn't know each other and it was a chance meeting and conception.

When human hybrids are involved there's no chance for an abortion because rather than it dying by itself the child will protect itself to the point of killing the host if it senses eminent death.

Your mother was more likely impregnated found out she was pregnant went to get an abortion and could not because of a blood test she had you, she put you up for adoption and never looked back.

You were put up for adoption and unknowingly adopted by a couple that could not have children of their own for some reason. They had already bonded with you when they found out what you were due to growth patterns and inability to consume human milk or its replacement thereof. Your driver was more than likely a Genmen and he nursed you, thus he was given special privileges to take several months off so that he could birth his own children with a mate.

Now a lot of this is up to interpretation and speculation but I think your mother saw a chance for you to live again amongst people that were similar to you and that's the reason that your Oceanside ticket ended in the Township.

The office received a phone call from a female who said; there was a lost foundling arriving on a transit and would be dropped in the Township on the day that you showed up.

Preston was sent there by Mr. Zach through Mr. Traylor to find you so that the two of you could make a friendship and bond. This is the first time he has ever heard this just like you finding this out so please do not blame my son for anything he genuinely is your friend.

Cole set there on the couch devastated and put his hands over his face, why me?

Because you are a very strong and kindhearted individual, Preston is your friend no matter what. I am going to leave the two of you here so that talk about this and how it affects the daily life that you have here with each other. Why do you think you're so muscular and can work on the steel where the other humans are afraid to go up? Cole, like I said you are special and you are one in a million. I need to get back to the baby but when you to think about it if you want to come over father will come pick you up because Preston can't go out by himself anymore.

Why, what about that what's wrong with Preston?

Cole, I started my cycle and if I'm out and about, if the urge it's too bad some Genman or other human might accidentally get on me. I'm not ready to carry so I have to stay at home.

Ah shit dude; that's the last thing we need. Why don't I feel this?

Because of the surgery on your nose, they took out your scent glands so you can't smell me.

Well, that's a good thing isn't it, at least I'm not trying to hump you around the house. Gives us both a break, works out even better for me. I'm part Genmen and I don't have any of the urges to answer to the call of the wild. When I take someone down it will be because I want too, not because it's in my DNA.

We will talk to you later dad, Preston and I really do need to talk, some secrets should be led out of the bag early.

Larry left the house.

Cole was sitting on the sofa next to Preston. So, tell me Pres. you want to fuck? I know certain urges cannot be solved no matter what without some good hard cock slammed up your vent.

Preston looked at Cole; really that's what you got to say to me. Do I want to fuck? You may not can smell but you sure act like a hybrid. No, I do not want to get fucked by you or by anyone.

Are you at least horny, because I don't know this and if I need to get myself started, a guy likes to know?

Cole you are impossible; I cannot believe at a time like this you want to joke around.

Come on somebody has to lighten the load around here you are too serious right now you need to laugh and enjoy the time that we have together. Someday you'll to run into the right guy, come home and announce that you are packing a little one. Where will we be at then, still good friends or a third wheel?

Okay Cole you win, one day I will allow myself to conceive a child and carry him, but no one will ever get in the way of what we have together. So please give me a little space so I can relax, and if I start getting touchy-feely lock my ass in the bedroom.

You can count on that one Preston, if you get a little handsy I will most definitely lock your butt in your room and call your dad.

Cole, do we have any ice cream or snacks I'm hungry, and it's gonna be this way for the next four days I will eat whatever I can find.

As long as it's whatever and not whoever, we have plenty of snacks in the counter responded Cole. The roommates laughed.

Larry returned home where he was met by Humphrey; how is Preston doing and do we have to worry about him and Cole?

He's just starting but no we do not have to worry about Him and Cole. It seems that Cole is not attracted nor offended by Preston's pheromones.

And just how the hell is that possible nobody can avoid a Genman's pheromones when they're in cycle.

Contrary to popular belief and folklore my husband, there is a way. When Cole was young, he developed an allergy or infection in the sensory lobes in his sinuses. When the human Dr. noticed the sensory nodes, he took them for tumors and removed them. And until Cole decides to have sexual intercourse with someone, he's not going to impregnate anybody because he does not feel the call of the wild.

And by the way we told him his secret, he wasn't shocked or surprised because he put things together from his childhood and has come to the conclusion that he is different. What goes on between the two of them is their life and their choice.

So how is little Mr. jerk off doing?

It's hard to tell with Theo his attitude is all over the charts. And I've about had it with his attitude and I'm ready to jerk and knot in that boy's ass.

Well, I have his clothing for Monday and you can present it to him and see how outrageous he tries to act.

Humphrey bellowed out Theo; get your butt to the living room right now it's talking time.

An unimpressed Theo sauntered into the living room. You rang master Humphrey?

Here take these clothes these are yours for Monday morning, you will find a Canterbury work shirt, work jeans work-boots and thick work socks and a pair of gloves. You will be dressed in these and waiting here at the table at 6 AM Monday morning. Cole will stop by and pick you up and drop you off at Jake Traylor's construction office in the Township.

I'm not going into town Monday morning I've got stuff I want to do replied Theo. He turned around and attempted walk off when his father called him by his hair at the rear of his scalp and he yanked it hard sending the young lad on his ass to the floor.

Humphrey walked around and looked down at his son and dropped the clothing in his lap. This is not up for discussion nor debate Monday morning 6 AM dressed, ass at the table or you are going to get the beating of your young life. Do you understand what you have just been told?

Yes sir, but what about Ranger doesn't he have to get a job to?

Your brother will also be reporting to his job area on Monday, he will report to Robbie at the general construction office here on the ranch. And that's all you need to know.

There is one other thing, don't think you can act like a little shithead and get out of work because if you end up scrubbing the toilets at the construction site with a toothbrush, you will be working. Every day you report at 7 AM, you have one hour for lunch and you get off at 6 PM. Initially it will be Monday through Friday piss me off and you'll be working Saturday's overtime. And I had better not hear any Mumbling or back talking, your next stop is the single men's dorm.

Larry just set there; he was enjoying the show it's about time Humphrey took a proactive stance with the boys.

Humphrey heard Theo's radio from the living room, Lawrence was trying to sleep and his older brother needed to learn manners. Humphrey walked to Theo's door and knocked on it, stuck his head inside. Your little brother is trying to get some sleep, if you wake the baby up you are going to be taking care of him until he goes back to sleep so turn your radio down or suffer the consequences. Theo complied.

Richie returned to the Z1 with Andre in tow, he showed his new mate the ranch. They ran into Mr. Ben on their tour and Richie filled him in about him and Andre, they were a couple and they had started a family. Sir would there be any kind of housing available by chance, I'm not allergic to work if one needs repairs or cleaning or even massive renovations, we just need a home so that we can start our family.

Sir my name is Andre Carson and I have been living in a boardinghouse in the Township. It's okay but it's not big enough for us both, I work for Jake Traylor in the housing additions I am a carpenter by trade specializing in fine carvings and moldings. I can build a home from the ground up that's not a problem, but fine detail is what I excel at giving every home is own distinct characteristic.

Ben looked at the two and saw Richie holding on to Andre's hand for dear life. Richie had never had a good home life, too many kids fallen out every nine months and his parents were constantly fighting between the kids being delivered. They had been moved on the ranch seven times due to the disturbances that they caused.

Richie you're young and I have never met this young man before. But I sense something between the two of you, take this chance at life and Excel and never look back at your past. Your future is what the two of you make of it. Now as far as housing, we have three to choose from but they need cleaned up, mending and a lot of painting. Some of our younger couples or in section D and I think that area would be great for you too. Follow me to the office and let me get a set of keys and you can go check out your new home. Before the storerooms close this afternoon, you'll need to get some supplies.

Richie was the static and overcome with joy. Thank you very much Mr. Ben you will never have to worry about us two, we will become perfect neighbors. A raising of a voices will be tolerated in the home, and we will never go to bed angry at one another. We have a little one to think of and providing him safe and happy place is my number one priority.

I will call to the warehouse and see if there are any pieces of furniture available, plus a king size bed for the two, because Andre is a big guy. Come Monday anything that you need can be requisitioned and it should be here in a couple of days that will give you plenty of time to paint and repair the place to make it your own. Now in two weeks you have an appointment at the clinic don't make me come look for you and tell your employer that you are carrying.

Yes sir, Mr. Ben I will do that you can count on it.

I'll make sure that he does not forget, his health and safety are my number one priority. Thank you for this opportunity Sir.

Ben took out his communicator and made a couple phone calls to get the ball running and they went to the main office to pick up the keys, it was a small two-bedroom unit next door to Cole and Preston's place. They would have good neighbors.

Willy's health was improving even though he was still in the isolation ward, Vincent brought the babies by to see their dad. Willie enjoyed their visits even if it was through glass. The procedures recommended by Zahara were working, Rupert and the rest of the medical staff just did not want to overtax Willy's system due to his current pregnancy state.

Once a day Vincent would stop by and Willie would be exposed to his scent, the reaction was still there but so much less than it had been, so the treatments seemed to be working.

Robbie was checking on Willie constantly as was Luther and the entire Spinelli family.

Rory came by to check on his son and they were beginning to build a relationship. Willie told his father; I don't hate you because I don't even know you, but it's something we have to work on. Knowing what I know and how it causes me to react has been a learning curve but yet it explains a lot to me.

Zach stopped by the house to see how Andre and Richie were doing, he found the two taking a little rest. Andre was stretched out on the floor on his back and Richie was using his shoulder for a pillow as they stared at the ceiling. It's gonna take quite a bit more work but I think that the two of you can get this place look good. It gives a man pride when he sees a job well done.

Richie and Andre couldn't sit up fast enough and scrambled to get off the floor. Richie started; Mr. Zach I don't know what to say we were just taking a little bit of a break because we have been doing a lot. And every time I try to pick up too much Andre calls me down.

Well, at least it seems that you found an honorable one and one that cares. I expect the two of you to prove that no matter where you come from you can always better yourself and make something yourself.

Andre I've already spoken to Jake, you have the next week off as a small gift. You will be paid your regular pay but he expects to see this place here livable and not just a little fresh paint thrown on a few dirty walls. He knows what you're capable of and expects to see it. Any supplies you need for building can be picked up through the construction warehouse just talk to Robbie and specialty tools are also available to you. So, I will leave you two alone so you can get back to work, and I'll stop by later on this week.

Andre stood there for a moment taking in the entire conversation that had just taken place. Damn, he is so cool to do something so grand and he still just like the struggling folks you know so down and honest.

Yes, he and Mr. Ben are very relaxed and treat everyone as they were family because at the Z1 we are all family, interdependent upon each other to make sure the place runs smoothly and proficiently. Hand me a brush and I'll start painting door facings in the hallway.

Zion and Claxon were doing good on their own, Augustus had never been happier though he did miss his grandfather at times. But that was easy just a simple road trip and he would be on the ranch. Madam had spoken a couple of times of a new mini tour after his next album was released, Zion was still enjoying the downtime and not ready go back on the road. Claxon was finishing up at the University so he would be unable to accompany him and that really made him nervous.

Madam assured Zion that they would get another security team to accompany him so that he could feel relieved and perform the way that he needed to.

Zion reminded her that he was still getting the letters and packages from some crazed lunatic fan. And personally, it's scared the hell out of him.

Coming soon The Z1 Ranch P -- 89.

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