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Chapter 318 – Visiting Key West – A Reunion With Stoney
After a fun filled day, our flight to Key West, our amazing discovery we owned a gay, clothing optional resort in Key West, a fun filled naked afternoon in the pool some, sensuous playtime with Tom and James, ending with an intense climax between us, and an exposition of a large explosive climax, by our new friend, Martin, a fantastic seafood dinner and then a trip to a beautiful mansion, then witnessing a spectacular sunset. All this to open the doors to what would change our lives forever.
I was aghast. I couldn’t believe what my eyes were seeing. All three of us were in a state of shock, as the doors were opened, and we were given access into a beautiful room with the gorgeous sunset through the large windows, watching the sun dip below the sea to the west. It totally caught us by surprise, but even more surprising we saw what looked to be an extremely frail old man in a hospital bed. He was smiling at us. It took us a minute to recognize this individual, which literally blew our minds. We barely recognized Stoney, as he lay there so frail and incapacitated. Greer sunk to his knees and cried. Jake and I grabbed each other. Then, somehow, I found the courage to go to him and grab his hand. He looked at me so lovingly. I bent down and gently kissed him on the lips, making him smile.
“Stoney, what happened?” I asked with tears in my eyes. He looked at me so lovingly, still holding onto my hand.
“Cancer, Josh. Cancer happened,” he said slowly and methodically. Jake pulled Greer up off the floor, forcing him to gain enough courage to hug and kiss Stoney. Jake kissed Stoney also.
“I thought I had it beat. I cleared up the prostate cancer, but it had metastasized and spread. I’ve been everywhere, California, Mexico, Houston-Anderson, the Mayo Clinic, seeking special trial drugs and treatments, but nothing seemed to work and now the doctors tell me there is nothing else to do but make me comfortable. I spent the last few weeks here watching what you guys just saw tonight here in my room. It’s one of the most beautiful sights a human being can witness in a lifetime,” Stoney said, slowly, but deliberately. We had a hard time holding back the tears.
“I brought you guys down here to say goodbye. I don’t have much time left, a few days, maybe a week or so, but I had to see you one more time, and tell you how much I love all of you, and what a wonderful job you guys are doing with what we set up. I have no doubt, I’m leaving everything in capable hands. I am so proud of all of you,” he said so lovingly,” as we all stood there at his bedside and held onto him in various ways.
“You can’t leave me, Stoney, you just can’t,” Greer managed to say through his sobs, tears flowing. “We all need you so much.”
“I’m afraid, I have no choice, Greer. Hey, we had a good run. Josh has brought us nothing but good luck. Ever since I met him at the CNB, I knew he was a winner. He and Jake have been a great pair together. Josh introduced me to you, which was another wonderful event in my life. My only regret is that we’re not going to grow old together, all of us,” Stoney said, in a weak voice, as he squeezed Greer’s hand.
“Why didn’t you let us know you were sick? Why did you wait until now?” Greer asked, still having a hard time getting control over his emotions. I had a huge lump in my throat, as I knew Jake did also, but I was trying to be strong for Stoney’s sake.
“What good would have it done for you to be fretting over me and my illness, taking time away from the business and what we tried to build together? You guys have done an amazing job on your own. I’ve watched you, and other than a couple of questions you asked me, which you would have figured out on your own, you did everything yourselves. I know you guys are going to be extremely successful and build a major empire someday. You didn’t need to be with a sick dying man to be depressed for weeks, when you had important things to do,” Stoney explained.
“I was depressed for weeks anyway, because I wasn’t with you, Stoney. It’s been horrible being away from you that long. It hurt. It really hurt. I would have liked to have been with you through whatever treatments you went through to help you and spare you from having to go through all of that alone,” Greer told him.
“I wasn’t alone always. Most of the places I sought treatment, I had friends around. Some of them you’ll get to meet in the future. They’ll be looking you up at times. I told them to look in on you guys,” Stoney said, surprising me, making me wonder who all was out there and when would we meet them and why. But that was Stoney, always full of surprises. Hell, we just found out today we owned a gay, clothing optional resort. What could possibly come next. However, it would be interesting to see things pop up now and then to remind us of Stoney. I supposed it was his way of staying with us somehow.
“Greer, I have packets prepared for each of you. The trusts are set up and are in place. You guys won’t have any financial concerns for the rest of your life, unless you get careless and reckless, which I know will never happen with the three of you. You’re going to get an annual salary of $250.000 a year, plus bonuses based on a percentage of income you guys produce. You can take the bonus in money, or in stock. Use your best judgement as to what makes the most sense. That salary is only good until you guys graduate from the university, then you can set them as high as you like, based on your revenue levels. Live a good life. Take care of those that help you get there. Stay happy, and always love one another,” he said, as he pointed to packets with our names on them, sitting on top of a table nearby.
“What are we going to do without your leadership, Stoney?” I asked. “You’ve always been there to mentor us. It’s not going to be the same.”
“You’ll be fine, Josh. You’re the CEO, the leader. You can take my title as Chairman if you like, or trade it around between the three of you, but no matter what, you have the final say. Greer, make sure that stays that way, unless he goes off the deep end somewhere, and then you’ll need Jake to vote with you to override him,” Stoney told him.
“I’m weak, guys. I’m going to fall asleep here in a few moments. I know you’re going home tomorrow. That’s the plan. This will be the last time I see you guys, in my current state anyway. I may decide to come back and haunt you though if you fuck up,” he said, trying to make a joke. We were so torn up, it didn’t help.
“I’m not going anywhere tomorrow, Stoney. I’m never leaving your side again. No one can make me do that now. I’m staying with you until I can’t any longer,” Greer told him. “There’s a nice couch here in this room. I’ll sleep there, but I’m not leaving you. I swear to God, I will never leave you again.”
“Greer, you really should. You shouldn’t have to see me like I’m going to be in the coming hours and days. I’d rather you remember me for who I was, and when I fell in love with you guys, instead of a dying man trying to hold on for a few more hours and minutes. They tell me I’m going to slip into a coma. I have a morphine drip for the pain. It’ll be painless, but I won’t be conscious, so I’m not really going to be here for you. You might as well go home with Josh and Jake. I’m to be cremated. They’ll ship my ashes to the ranch. Bury them there or spread them in the cattle lot, I don’t care,” he said slowly, but precisely. Greer started sobbing again.
“As long as your body’s breathing, I will be at your side, whether your conscious or not,” Greer pledged. Stoney shook his head, and told me to talk some sense into him. Hell, I half thought about staying also, but knew he wouldn’t want us to, as he was insistent we take care of business.
“Guys, I’m fading for tonight. Don’t worry, I’m not leaving you yet, but I’ll nod off here in a minute. Kiss me one last time if you would. Know that I love you all. I’m in a beautiful place here, and soon will ride out of this world with that beautiful sunset you saw earlier,” he said slowly, his eyes heavy. Each one of us kissed him and hugged him. It tore our hearts out to see him like this.
“Josh, remember the discussion we had about the stars in San Diego? Remember how you thought they were the souls of those gone before us? Look up at the sky and see me sometime. I’ll be watching you guys from afar. Someday, we’ll all be together again,” he said, as he put his finger to my lips. I hugged him tightly, losing it myself, tears flowing. He wiped my tears from my face with his thumbs. “Courage, Josh. Courage,” he whispered. Then he fell asleep.
The three of us huddled together and had a good cry. Then an attendant came in and asked if there was anything he could get us or explain to us. We followed him out of Stoney’s room and into an adjoining room.
“Where are we anyway? What is this place?” I asked the guy in the white coat.
“This is a combination ambulatory, slash, Hospice facility. One of the finest in the country,” the gentleman said. I am the senior nurse here. We have doctors here also, but we try to keep them out of sight, making it feel more like a resort than a Hospice facility. Your Stoney has the best room in the place. He gets to see the beautiful sunset every evening. He wanted you guys to be here precisely when you arrived tonight, so he could share that with you. He’s been excited about you coming for over a week now,” the gentleman informed us.
“Is his phone here, by chance?” Greer asked.
“Yes, it’s been by his side, and his laptop too. He checks e-mails, although he fusses about having them. He has us text you guys when he texts you. He hated if one of you called him, as he was afraid you’d figure out he was sick and didn’t want you to know.” The three of us nodded at one another, knowing that was why he didn’t want phone calls or e-mails, just his privacy. “By the way, my name is Samuel, should you need anything or if I can be of assistance in any way,” he told us. We shook his hand and introduced ourselves to him. “I think I know you already, as much as he talks about all three of you. He’s very proud of you guys, and he loves you dearly. You need to know that.” Greer started to cry again. I hugged him tightly as did Jake.
“It’s okay, Greer. Stoney has made his peace with the world, and actually told me he was looking forward to starting somewhere new and see what he could get into there,” Samuel informed us. That got a little chuckle out of us, between sobs and trying to dry our tears, some small comic relief. “Like, I said, anything I can do, just let me know. Your driver is here for you as soon as you’d like to go back to your resort,” he informed us.
“Samuel, I’m staying on the couch in Stoney’s room. I’m not leaving. Any problem with that?” Greer asked, insisting that he stay. Samuel shook his head.
“If that makes you comfortable, Greer, you’re more than welcome to be here. We don’t encourage it, as it’s not a comfortable time for you. Sometimes, it’s harder on the loved ones than it is the patient. There’s a bathroom and shower off his room for you to use. There’s a café downstairs for food, or we can order out for you. We have a concierge available to assist guests. I’ll put you in touch with him, and he’ll look in on you. I warn you though, do not spend the entire time in the room with Stoney. You have to get out and walk the grounds, talk to the staff or other guests, involve yourself socially, or you will go crazy with grief. That’s not healthy for you. Stoney was right when he said you should go home. He’d rather have you busy at home and not grieving over him,” Samuel explained. Greer shook his head.
“Never again. I’m never leaving him again,” Greer said firmly. Samuel acknowledged his wishes.
“I’ll have the couch made up for you, Greer. But I would suggest you spend time in the lounge downstairs, café, the gardens outside. You have to talk to other people and otherwise occupy your mind for your own good,” he advised once more. “I’ll leave you guys now, but I’ll be down the hall if you need anything.
Greer said he’d walk us to the door. I asked him if he was sure he wanted to stay, concerned about what Samuel warned about. Greer was being stubborn, and had his mind made up. He asked if we’d send his stuff over from the resort. I told him I’d send it back with the driver.
We took a few minutes and walked around the place. Sure enough, it was an old mansion that had been turned into a beautiful care facility. There was even a ballroom downstairs, currently filled with cubicles for staff at one end, and a presentation area of some sorts at another end. A staff member gave us a small tour. There was a gym and an indoor pool also, mostly used for rehabilitation patients. There was an elegant dining room with a huge chandelier. There was a huge chandelier in the main entrance by the grand staircase where we went up to Stoney’s room. The place must have been extremely elegant at one time. Stoney picked a great place, I had to think, to spend his last days. At least he was going out in style, although the thought of him dying was tearing me apart inside.
Greer walked us to the entrance. He hugged us both and started to cry again. I told him we’d make it through this, and we would make good on his legacy. We owed him that and more. Greer kept saying, ‘this just isn’t real. It just can’t happen’. We had to bring him back around and tell him we had to deal with reality. He knew we were right, but he couldn’t deal with it tonight.
“We love you, Greer. We’ll come back in the morning before we fly back. Hopefully, he’ll be cognizant enough to talk to him. Think about what Stoney asked you to do, and leaving with us tomorrow. It might be better that you go back with us. I don’t know what his last days will be like, and that might be kind of traumatic for you,” I suggested. Greer shook his head and said he was definitely staying. We hugged him again, then jumped into the Expedition. We were driven back to the Pink Flamingo. Jake and I held hands on the way back, not saying a word, our minds lost in thought as to what our lives were going to be like, now that they were forever changed without Stoney in them.
Tom and James were all excited, on the edge of their seats, actually dressed in their briefs, watching gay pornos on the big screen TV in our suite, when we returned. I ran and grabbed Greer’s stuff from his room and told the guys we’d be right back. I ran his bag down to the driver, who said he’d take it to him immediately. I asked him what we owed him, but he said all that had been taken care of. I thanked him for his service today. He told me to have a good night and he’d see us in the morning at our convenience, he was only five minutes away.
Jake and I went back to the suite, wonderful how to tell the guys what happened. We still had our packets in hand. I was dying to see what all he put inside for us, words of wisdom, encouragement, something personal, hopefully not all business stuff. I told the guys to give us a minute, as Jake and I opened our packets to see what was there. The first thing I ran across was a quick note from Stoney saying, ‘Go back to the Pink Flamingo and fuck the hell out of Tom and James. They love it when you and Jake fuck them. I’m counting on you guys to have fun together, not cry together. Make sure you fuck them good for me’. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I read that to the guys and they said Stoney knew them only too well. Then they asked if Greer and Stoney were staying at a special place tonight to catch up on their romance. Jake and I looked at each other and both started crying at the same time.
Tom and James were almost in shock, but came over to console us right away. I told them to get us beers from the fridge and we’d explain everything. We spent the next half hour discussing what happened. Tom and James were in tears along with Jake and me now.
“What’s going to happen to everything we’ve done and built?” Tom asked.
“We will continue on with what we have, Tom. Nothing changes in the business. That was Stoney’s plan all along, to have us run the business to see if we could handle it, while he looked on from the outside, knowing at some point in time, he’d no longer be here. I’m sure if he thought we’d fuck it up, he would have suggested we sell the businesses, but based on what he put in our packets for each of us to read, is a summary of our accomplishments so far, with him giving us an A+ for accomplishments. Then there’s an outline for where he thinks we can take things, only he’s leaving how we get there, up to us. There’s more detail and reading material, but it refers to finances and things, not an overall plan. We’ll study that later. How about we grab another beer, get naked and go sit in the hot tub and soak our asses. I seriously want to look at the stars tonight,” I told them.
We did wear towels down to the hot tub, throwing them on a chaise as we arrived, letting our willies and balls hang free. Jake pushed the button for the blower. The warm water was just right, not too hot, just right for the night air. We huddled together in the tub, our bodies up against one another, our legs over each other, connected together. Just as we finished our beers, Martin showed up naked, and brought us more. Then he sat on the side of the hot tub, with his just his legs and feet in the water, straddling one of us at a time, having us put our heads up against his junk, while he massaged our shoulders. That was relaxing, to say the least, a perfect end to a sad evening. Damn if his balls and dick didn’t feel good up against my head and neck. After he finished massaging, he bent around and kissed each of us on the lips, very tenderly. Made my cock hard as a rock, which he was only too willing to fondle as he finished each of our massages. He was the perfect diversion for a very sad night. As soon as he finished massaging each of us, he sat across the hot tub from us and massaged his big hard cock, nice and easy, putting on one hell of a show. He slowly moved his fist up his thick long shaft, making the head of his penis disappear into his foreskin, then rise above it one more time, as his fist made its way to the base of his cock, his big balls dangling below. The four of us began playing with each other below the water, gently stroking one another as we watched Martin play with his huge cock. Slowly he jacked his big cock, his face showing his enjoyment, as he pleasured himself. Eventually he got up and waded across the hot tub, standing in front of each of us, one at a time, letting us suck that big cock of his and tug on his big ball sack, savoring the taste of his pre-cum. Damn, if he didn’t provide a mouthful of dick, as each of us took that big rod inside our mouths and worked it over. His balls were heavy in my hands. I swear he could have given Tuck a run for his money in that department. After each of us got to enjoy that beautiful big cock, he backed off a ways in front of us, threw back his head, and jacked his meat even harder, until that weapon of his exploded, spraying cum all over our faces and necks, and part of our chests above the water. Damn, he sprayed us heavily with cum. Tasted good though. Then he returned to let us suck the rest of his seed from his massive cock, then playfully slapping our faces with it as it wilted. We thanked him for the show and the pleasure of sucking that massive cock. He smiled at us, then without saying a word, he left the hot tub and disappeared into the darkness.
Now, to say we were horned up, was an understatement. I was fingering Tom’s asshole and groping his balls, as he was jacking my cock. Jake was jacking both Tom and James’ cocks as James jacked him, and played with his balls. It felt great sitting in the churning water and having your junk played with and jacked. Tom leaned over and kissed me passionately. Then he asked me if he could ride my dick. I told him absolutely. He turned around to face me, then straddled me, but before he could sit on my cock, I grabbed his ass and brought his ridged cock to my mouth and sucked him good, licking his balls occasionally. He told me that felt so fucking good. I told him I enjoyed it as much as he did. I could taste his precum. I finally released his cock from my mouth and let him sit in my dick, sliding that hot ass of his all the way to the base of my penis. It took his breath away and mine also. He grabbed my head and brought his lips to mine, our tongues exploring each other’s mouths, as we began generating love between ass and cock in the churning water, our bodies sensuously connected. I looked over and saw Jake leaning over the side of the hot tub, with James behind him making love to Jake’s ass. It was kind of hot seeing my boyfriend get his ass fucked by another hot guy I cared about. It looked so damned hot, I stopped kissing Tom for a few seconds to ask if he’d fuck me, mix it up a little. He said ‘absolutely’ getting all excited. I turned around and leaned up against Jake, then kissed him passionately, as I felt the fantastic sensation of Tom’s penis entering my ass, filling me up, making my cock harder than ever and leaking pre-cum. I reached over and jacked Jake’s cock as I made out with him while both our asses were being attended to. Jake jacked my cock also, but I had to stop him, as I was close, and wanted this to last for much longer. I whispered in Jake’s ear that we should rotate, although I totally loved the action my ass was getting. Still, why not? I told James to move over to me and Tom to take on Jake. They relished the idea, mixing it up. James wasn’t quite as full as Tom in the penile department, although they were very much alike. Tom had a little more girth than James, I suspected. Still, what he was giving me was Heavenly. My balls were churning, and I didn’t dare touch my cock. I continued to kiss Jake instead, pinching his nipples also. He had to stop me from my nipple play, saying it was too stimulating, if we wanted this to last for a while.
I looked up at the beautiful stars in the sky. There were literally billions. Although there was some light pollution, it was nothing like the large cities. Key West was small and the Heavens were all ablaze tonight. I wondered if Gramps was up there watching me get my ass pounded in a hot tub in Key West. Made me kind of smile for a minute thinking he’d say, ‘you go boy’, egging me on. This felt so great. I was torn between my sadness for Stoney, but yet fulfilling an order he gave me in my packet for Jake and I to fuck the hell out of Tom and James, as he loved them also. Who wouldn’t, I thought.
“I’m going to bust if I keep fucking you, Josh. Can you fuck me some?” James asked.
“With pleasure,” I responded, as I felt an emptiness in my ass, James withdrawing his beautiful cock from my inner sanctum, a place that adored his penis and was begging for his cum. I grabbed a towel and laid it on the apron of the hot tub, letting him lay on his back, then put his legs over my shoulders. I played with his balls and sucked on his cock, momentarily, to let my balls settle down some, or it was going to be a quickie, and I wanted some sensuous time with the boy. His cock felt great in my mouth. I could even get both of his balls in my mouth at the same time, running my tongue all around them, driving him to the point of begging me to fuck him. I quit the foreplay on his balls and cock, but I did have to attack his ass with my tongue. Jake was doing the same thing with Tom, as our two pilots were making out between them while we attended to their man parts. James had the right amount of hair in his ass crack, not too dense, but yet something to run my tongue over and excite my balls. I slid my tongue into his ass slit and wiggled it around the smoothness of his inner sanctum. His cock was leaking pre-cum like crazy now, and Tom was right there with him. This was almost maddening, it felt so good. James begged me to stop and hurry up and fuck his ass, as he couldn’t hold on much longer. I pushed my cock down to his asshole and gently pushed it in. He sighed as I entered him. Tom did also when Jake slid his cock inside.
“Fuck this feels so fucking good,” Tom uttered. James echoed his sentiments. “Why do you guys have to be so hot. Damn, we can’t wait to get together with you guys. It can never happen often enough,” he continued.
“Oh, I bet you say that to all the hot guys out there,” I chided.
“No, there are no other guys in our lives but the two of you. We’re very particular about that. “Well, I guess you can count Will in on that. He’s dreamy, but we’ve only been with him when we were with you. “Oh, fuck, Jake, your cock feels so fucking good inside me,” Tom said, as Jake continued to thrust his cock deep inside Tom. I was banging away at James also who was threatening to cum. I could feel his ass tighten, his body stiffen. I jacked his cock for him right before it exploded, sending cum over his head onto the concrete, then spewing more all over his chest and abs, showering Tom also.
“Good grief, James, you sprayed us as bad as Martin. Fuck, I‘m gonna cum too,” Tom added hastily, as Jake jacked his cock menacingly, unleashing a torrent of cum shooting his face, chin and upper body, then dribbling into his pubes. That was all it took to make me want to blow my load. I came out of James’s ass. James said he wanted my load. I jerked my cock hard, unleashing a good load toward his mouth. He caught most of it, but said it damn near drowned him. It was crazy, and it made me laugh, the mess I made on his face. Tom was fast enough to grab Jake’s cock and sucked him dry getting most all his load and swallowing it down. I licked some of my cum off James’ face, while we chuckled at what happened. Damn, it felt good to get my rocks off. I kissed him mercilessly, enjoying the taste of my own cum in the process.
The four of us engaged in a group hug, telling each other how much we loved one another, and how wonderful it was to be with each other this way. We had to thank Stoney for bringing us together. He had a way of bringing people together. Tom reminded me that I needed to take on that role, but said I kind of had already. We all sank back down into the hot tub to relax a little more before we headed up to bed. We threw our towels over our shoulders and headed back to the room au-natural, our spent cocks flopping away as we walked back.
We all four flopped naked on the bed. Tom curled up next to me and I could see Jake was spooning James. The pornos were still playing on the TV, one after another. There were definitely some big guys on display and some hot asses being drilled. About an hour later, we hadn’t fallen asleep yet, and found ourselves in a horned up state once again. Needless to say, we had another round of fucking before we finally fell asleep in each other’s arms.
We were awakened about 8:30 the next morning to the smell of fresh hot coffee. Martin had entered the room naked, and brought coffee, sweet rolls and fresh orange juice, placing it on a large table in the room. Then he joined us in bed, tickling us and fondling our junk to wake us up. The four of us attacked him, sucking on his nipples, sucking on that giant cock, fingering his ass and sucking on his balls. He seemed to be elated with all the sexual attention he was getting. He brought condoms with him, and asked if we might want to try out his ass. He had one hell of a beautiful muscled ass, hair lined and all. Who could resist that? One by one we took turns fucking him doggy style while we played with his balls and sucked on his cock. Then he rolled over on his back and said he needed to cum. We gathered on both sides of him. He told us to shoot our loads on his abs, as he stroked his big elephant trunk of a cock.
“Fuck, I’m gonna cum. Cover your eyes. This is gonna be a biggie,” he warned. It was that and more. Cum came out of his cock, like a volcanic explosion, shooting high in the air, then running down the sides of his thick cock, all over the back of his hand and onto his torso and into his pubes. It was a white creamy mess, not quite as watery as it had been the night before. We all lost control viewing his massive orgasm, and began shooting our own ball seed to mix with his goo, making an even bigger mess. I sucked off Tom’s wilted cock, cleaning him up, as he did mine. The we took turns sucking that big log of Martin’s, enjoying the taste of his essence. Martin smiled and told us how much fun that was.
“Do you wake all the guests up like this?” I asked curiously. He smiled.
“Only the ones I really like and are hot,” he replied. “Besides, you guys are my new bosses from what I’m told. Doesn’t hurt to have hot bosses to keep happy. It’s not like taking care of Murry and Ezra. Those boys were hot in their day, but let’s face it, they’ve moved on from that period of their lives. You guys are smoking hot,” he told us.
“Tell me, Martin, do you work here full time?” I had to ask.
“I put in a lot of hours here, but I went to school to become an Emergency Medical Technician. I work for the fire department as an EMT also. I’m usually around for weekend check-ins and departures, but not so much for mid-week check-ins. We’ll have several this afternoon. In fact, I think we’re booked solid again this week. We usually are. Murry and Ezra have to move their fat asses around a lot during the week, only I usually help out during the day and am on-call at night. When I’m not on call, I usually hang around and help out. I have a little bungalow not too far from here, but spend most of my time here. I mean, it’s more fun to hang out with hot naked guys, then at home by myself. Tell me you guys aren’t going to sell this place when Murray and Ezra retire,” he asked curiously.
“I guess we’re going to have to find someone to manage the place for us. You interested in the job?” I asked, thinking we had to do something rather quickly, as our two old queens would be moving on in a month.
“Not sure I want to manage the place, guys, but I can sure help out and cover until you find someone. I love working here and doing chores and with Murry and Ezra leaving, it will require someone full time just to fill in for what they do around the place, but you’ll need a manger also. My being able to stay and work full time would depend on if the compensation would cover what I make as an EMT. Not sure if I want to live here full time like Murray and Ezra,” he replied.
“I’m sure we could pay you a lot more than you make as an EMT. You might need additional help though. Remember there are two of who you’re replacing,” I reminded him.
“You put the two together, you might get one good one out of the pair,” Martin informed us. “They kind of semi-retired a few years ago. I might be able to hire someone else to help out. I think Murray and Ezra said they had some suggestions as to possible managers, but knowing them, it’ll be some other old queen. Nothing against old queens, as some of them are still pretty hot, love to fuck, and do it well. Not like you guys though. I mean, there were some pretty hot cocks in my ass this morning, I have to admit. You sure you don’t want to stay longer?” he asked. We all smiled and told him we wished we could.
All our sperm on Martin’s chest was crusting up. We decided to pull him off the bed and drag him into the shower with us. We gave him, and ourselves, another erection, as we sensually washed him and each other. We didn’t cum this time, our balls fresh out of juice, after some rather large ejaculations. We dried each other off, then Martin reheated the coffee, while the rest of us got dressed, unfortunately. Tom and James put their uniforms back on. I told them they were welcome to fly home in their shorts or underwear, as far as we were concerned. They told Jake and me they needed to be professional when they dropped us off in Uni, especially since they were flying the new boss around. We gave them each a hug and kiss and told them we loved them.
Martin reminded us to stop and talk to Murray and Ezra before taking off anywhere. He said the driver was having coffee in the lobby and would be available whenever to take us wherever. Then Martin, still naked as he was when he arrived, hugged us all and gave us a quick kiss, telling us not to be strangers. He said the two queens had all his information, as to what he’d need to be able to work here full time. I told him we’d try to make that work for him, and would discuss any management candidates with him first before hiring anyone. He said that made him happy. We gave that big cock of his, a gentle little squeeze before he left us. He was all smiles.
I told the boys we needed to stop and see Stoney one more time before we headed to the airport. Tom and James asked if it would be okay with us, if they could see Stoney with us to thank him for everything. They owed him so much. I told them it would be an honor to have them join us to tell him goodbye. They appreciated that, and told Jake and I we had class, making us smile. I told them, they were our partners and we were in this together for the long haul.
We packed up our stuff, then headed to the office, where Murray and Ezra were waiting for us. They wanted to know if our accommodations were good. We told them they were excellent and Martin was an extremely great host. They told us Martin had exceptional qualifications, raising their eyebrows as they told us. We told them we noticed. Everything about his qualifications were good. They said they would recommend him for all the maintenance and operations around the resort, but we would still need a manager for the business side. They gave us a list of possible candidates that had some experience running other resorts in the Keys, along with resumes. I was impressed at their efforts to help us find someone. They told us to tell Stoney how much they appreciated him. We told them we would do that. Murray handed me a file of the last few years of profit and loss statements. He said Stoney had all that information also, as they had monthly reports on-line for him to view. We also received a password to get into their system to review operations and financials. I told them we were good. I also thanked them for their service and dedication to Stoney, as he was a wonderful person and boss. They both agreed there was none better.
Our driver loaded our things into the Expedition, and took us back to the mansion to see Stoney. Greer met us at the door with a big hug, as Tom and James looked on. “How is he today?” I asked.
“He’s in and out of it. Samuel said he really rallied last night, knowing he had to for us. Now, he’s lucid at times and out of it at others. He’s not eating anymore, which means things are going to happen rather quickly,” Greer told us.
“How are you holding up, Greer?” I asked, with tears in my eyes, knowing what he just told us meant Stoney wouldn’t be with us much longer.
“Ah, I had my moments. I had a big cry last night, got angry at the world, got angry with God for taking him away from me, from us. Then Samuel talked to me and told me everything happens for a reason and ours is not to question why, but always try to make the best of it and move on in life. He was a big help. He told me I had to be strong. He reminded me it was harder on the living than it was those who went before us. They had it easy. He’s right, when you think about it. It still hurts like hell, though. I’ll be fine. They have a great café here with great food. Downtown is only a few blocks away. Samuel told me there are some good places to drink there and he’d take me to a few when he thought I might need something. He is kind of nice, not married either. Listen to me, Stoney’s up there dying and I’m lusting after another man. Shoot me will you,” he told us. I hugged him, and told him he was normal, and needed a diversion from the pain. He guessed I might be right.
Greer led all four of us upstairs. We walked into Stoney’s magnificent room. He was propped up in bed, but looked very weak. He opened his eyes and smiled at us, as we went to his bedside. I leaned in and kissed him tenderly on the lips. Jake, Tom and James did also. Stoney smiled at us.
“My boys. God, how I love my boys,” he said sounding very weak, almost whispering. “Please take care of each other for me. Have fun in life also. Don’t work yourselves to death, like I did,” he teased.
“Stoney, we love you and you will always be in our hearts forever and ever. When you get upstairs, don’t give the angels and God too hard a time. See what you can put together for all of us, once we get back together again,” I chided. He smiled. Tom and James thanked him for everything he had done for them. Stoney told them they deserved everything good in this world, but to hang in there with Jake, Greer and me, and they would have a wonderful life. They told him they knew that. He squeezed our hands some, but I could tell we were losing him. We each kissed him again and told him we loved him. Then he faded out again. Greer said he’d been like that lately. He said last night was a little uneasy, as he woke up a few times and gave Greer hell for being there, telling him he should be at the resort. Greer said they were able to talk for about a half hour or so and let each other know their love for one another. I felt better knowing they had some closure to this whole ordeal, and Greer wasn’t mad at him any longer for not telling us what was going on.
We gazed over him one last time, knowing today would be the last time we ever saw him. Saying goodbye to someone you loved, like we loved him, tore our hearts out. It wasn’t easy, but we had to live with it. Finally, we turned our heads and walked out the door, not to look back again. Greer followed us downstairs.
“Greer, call us anytime day or night, even if nothing happens and you just need to talk to someone to keep your sanity. I have all the paperwork with me to have Jordan integrate the Pink Flamingo in with the rest of our businesses, so you don’t have to deal with it. If you need something to occupy your time, I have copies of resumes for possible resort managers for the place. If you see a possible manager in the group, after things are done here, you might want to take a few days before coming back, and hang out at the resort and interview some candidates for us. You don’t have to, but it might give you something to do to take your mind off grieving. Stoney was right. We have to go on. That’s the only way to fulfill his legacy, to persevere and make him proud. We’ll definitely have our moment of grief, but then we need to get busy and continue on in his name. Right now, with Murry and Ezra leaving in less than a month, we need to find a new manager for down here. The place won’t run itself, and from what Martin said, we’re booked solid for months out. Martin is a good source of information and has agreed to take care of operations for us. We’ll need to work something out financially for him, though, which you can work on. He doesn’t want to manage the place, just manage the operations. Hell, you might find out you enjoy staying there for a few days at least. I’m sure they’ll find you a room there to stay. Surely there has to be a cancellation. Hell, kick Murry and Ezra out if you have to. Anyway, just a suggestion as to how to occupy some of your time when Stoney is out. It goes without saying to make him as peaceful and content as you possibly can when he’s conscious. And, if you get a chance to have a drink or dinner with Samuel, hell go for it. I’m sure he’s a great guy. Seriously, call me or Jake whenever. We’re there for you 24/7,” I assured him. He hugged me with tears flowing. He made Jake and I both cry, as we group hugged one another. Even Tom and James hugged him, trying desperately to hold back their tears. We finally left him. He looked worn out and very hurt. I hated to leave him, but he was determined to stay and see it through to the end.
On our way back to the airport, Tom said, “Josh, do you realize the tremendous responsibility that just fell on your shoulders?”
“You had to remind me?” I asked.
“Hey, it’s awesome, and you certainly weren’t expecting that. If James and I can be any help at all, you know we love you and we’re here for you and Jake. You two are the same as us. We’re all here for one another and we will support the two of you in everything you want to do. No matter how difficult it is for any of us, we’re there for you, just so you know,” Tom assured us.
“I know that Tom. Jake and I feel that, and both your love also. It’s not going to be easy, I know. We’ll stumble and fall a few times, where we might not have if Stoney had been here to guide us, but we will prevail. I’m glad the two of you are shareholders now and part of our board. I wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re going to have to initiate you sometime, so when you have time, bring Will over and we’ll initiate you properly into our board and business. In the meantime, you have all the rights and privileges of board members and shareholders, same as Will. And, if you have time, you might want to hang out with Will sometime and get to know him intimately also. He’s a sweetheart through and through. I’m sure he’d appreciate the attention,” I suggested. They both agreed they’d get together with him when they had time.
“What’s to keep the business headquartered in the City anymore?” Jake asked me. I had to stop and think about that. “You, Jordan and I will be in Uni. Greer’s the only senior board member that would be in the City. Might was well move the headquarters to Uni, when you think about it,” Jake suggested. He had a point.
“I wonder if Buzz will be mad at me, I didn’t pass the idea of an office building by Stoney. I kind of think this was not the time and place to bring that up,” I confessed. Jake chuckled and told me I had a valid point and excuse for not bringing it up.
The driver dropped us off a the FBO on the airport, and set our duffle bags inside the small lobby. We thanked him profusely for all his patience and service. He wished us good luck with everything, and said he’d make sure Greer got to wherever he needed to be. I told him how much we appreciated his help and service. He shook our hands, then left.
The plane had been serviced and was ready to go. They even loaded 4 lunches on board for us and additional beverages, although the galley was well stocked. Tom and James went to the flight planning room to check weather and file their flight plan. They looked so hot in their official uniforms. Jake and I sat down together on a small couch at one end of the room.
“Are you okay?” he asked me. I just realized this was the first time he and I had been alone together on this whole trip and since we found out the earth shattering news about Stoney. I sighed, and almost cried. He grabbed me and hugged me.
“You know I love you more than life itself, Josh. I’m here for you and I’ll support you with whatever you want to do. If everything we’re into and about to take on is too much, then we’ll find a way out. I don’t care one way or another. Even if it means being poor the rest of my life, as long as I have you to love, and you love me, the rest of the world can disappear and fall apart. I’ll still be happy loving you,” he told me. I hugged him tightly, and told him how much that meant, and what he told me, went for me as well. We held each other, until we got some strange looks from some of the other people that were hanging around the lounge.
Tom and James finally emerged, paid the bill for the overnight hanger rent and fuel put on board, then we headed to the plane. We all jumped aboard and James closed the door. The two of them ran through their checklist in the cockpit, leaving the door open. Jake and I settled into a double seat together and held one another. James stood up and looked back, and told us we were ready to go if we were ready. I told him we were with them. He came back to us quickly and hugged and kissed Jake and me, telling us how much he and Tom loved us. I patted his ass, and told him that went for us also. He said he’d serve lunch once we got to altitude. I told him I’d serve lunch for him. He didn’t have to get up from the right seat. He just smiled at me as he sat back down.
The engines fired up. We got our ground clearance to the active runway. We were taking off to the west into the prevailing winds. Jake and I had our seat belts on. We saw Tom forward with the throttles, and heard the engines roar as the tower gave us clearance for takeoff. We were like a rocket heading down the runway, then into the Heavens we went. I told Jake, I was sad that Stoney never got to see his new plane. Jake said he was sure Stoney heard it take off. That made us both smile.
We were cleared up to Flight Level 45 on the way back. Once we leveled off, I got up and took Tom and James their box lunch and a couple of Cokes. I kissed them as I handed them their lunches. They asked how we were doing. I told them we felt safe in their hands and were doing fine, just doing some planning. I told them Jake and I were talking about the preparation Stoney gave us, making us run the company for the last few months, giving us practice to keep it going. We actually came up with a dormitory on our own and opened up the CNB2, hired capable construction help, and took his advice to buy out the minority owner of the aviation division and put the two of them in charge, then expand it. Stoney definitely knew what he was doing in case he didn’t make it. Tom and James agreed, things were working well without him, much to Stoney’s plan. Still, we all agreed we knew he was there when we needed him and now that opportunity was all but gone. I left the guys to their lunch and rejoined Jake. We ate our box lunch together, then hauled out our packets Stoney had prepared for each of us, and started going through them.
Stoney put together suggestions on what to look for in operations for Jake and suggestions to me, most of which he had discussed with me in the past. That involved properly evaluating business decisions, financially and managerially. Then there was a whole set of what was put together in a trust to sustain the financial stability of the company. Jake and I were shocked at what was there, in the several millions and invested in various ways, as to continue to earn money while it was not in use. There was also a set of the by-laws, which we already had, but he had underscored certain areas, mainly the duties of each of us officers and the area for resignation if it ever came to that, what happened with the stock, the buyout provisions by the company or other officers or shareholders. While it was interesting, I was sure we wouldn’t need to visit that section anytime soon. Then he had written some personal notes to each of us, telling us again how much he loved us and was so proud Jake and I loved each other, He told us to keep that together for our lifetime at all costs, although he was sure we would always make each other happy. He reiterated we needed to bring those that helped us, along with us, and make them successful as well. He said we were only as good as the people we surrounded ourselves with. Jake and I thanked our lucky stars we had made good decisions on those we hired to take us forward and those we valued as friends and shareholders that were committed for life.
Shortly after eating and looking through our packets, we felt so exhausted, we fell asleep in each other’s arms, my head on his broad shoulders and his head up against mine. I felt so safe, loved and peaceful at the moment, causing me to fall asleep. The next thing we knew, we had started our descent into Uni. I straightened up, stretched my arms, then yawned. Jake did the same. James was laughing at us, calling us sleepy heads as a result of too much sex last night. I reminded him how good it all was. He gave me an Amen for that. Minutes later, our trip was over, and we were decelerating with thrust reversers down the runway at Uni. Greyson and Dale were there on the tarmac to meet us. Before we opened the door to deplane, Jake and I hugged and kissed both boys, with the greatest affection we could show one another. We were told we were loved many times over, and expressed our love for both of them as many times as it had been expressed to us. Finally, we had to stop and open the door. We got handshakes and a welcome back from Greyson and Dale. Dale asked Tom how much fuel to put onboard, and then headed right to it.
Greyson asked how our trip and meeting went. We didn’t go into much detail other than it was different than what we expected, but all in all, it was a productive trip. He was glad to hear that. He asked Tom and James if there was anything he could do to help with anything we were involved with. Tom told him we’d keep that in mind if we needed anything, telling him we might have our corporate planes in here more often and would appreciate good service. Greyson assured him that would happen, even offering to hanger our planes overnight if that was something we needed. That seemed to make our boys happy. Tom even told him he might take him with him sometime in the right seat of one of our King Airs. That almost gave Greyson a boner, he was so excited.
Fueled up and paid up for the fuel, the guys gave us hugs once more, without the kisses this time, but whispers of love in our ears, as they jumped on board and shut the Latitude’s door, then fired up the engines and headed for the runway, waving at us as they left the apron. Greyson, Dale, Jake and I watched them take off. It was a magnificent plane. One of Stoney’s dreams. If only he could have seen it, I thought.
Jake and I said our goodbyes to Dale and Greyson, figuring we’d made a couple new friends as a result of this trip. We invited them both to come have a beer with us at the CNB. They said they’d definitely do that. Then we loaded our duffle bags in the Jeep and took off for the bar.
“You know we’re going to have to have a meeting when we get back and tell everyone the situation we have here. I guess we spread the pain a little. We need to meet with Jordan first and let him know what’s coming down. It’s okay if Buzz is there with him. It’s just general information. Then we can meet later with the rest of the guys,” I told Jake on the way back. Jake agreed, there was no sense in not letting the whole group know about Stoney’s health situation.
We called Greer on the way back to the bar and told him we got back safely, then asked about Stoney. Greer said he slept most of the day, but then woke up for a half hour, or so, off and on. He said they both talked a bit. He said Stoney gave him hell for not coming back with us. That made Jake and I laugh, even though Greer didn’t think it was funny. I asked him if he got any rest. He said that was all he did most of the day, although he had gone through the resumes, I left him. He said there were definitely some interesting characters in the group, and it might be interesting to interview some of them, if nothing else, just for the entertainment value. I told him to go for it, then said I’d call him later, as we were going to have a meeting with the guys and bring them up to date. Greer said that was a wise idea.
Jake and I got hugs from several of our guys, excited we were back and anxious to hear the news about our future. I tried to put on a positive face, telling them Jake and I were worn out from the meeting, but we’d get together with them a little later and tell them everything that happened. They were extremely anxious to hear. I noticed Dylan was working as the bar back again behind the bar. He seemed content at the time which pleased me.
I texted Jordan to see if he and Buzz might be coming over this evening. I got a text back saying they were on their way now, as a matter of fact, hoping I’d be back by now or soon. I texted him we had plenty to talk about. He said they’d be there in minutes.
Jake and I went into the office. We were alone. I hadn’t seen Thad, thinking he was probably at Cliff’s, which was okay for now, giving us some alone time with Jordan. Minutes later, Jordan came waltzing in with Buzz and gave us hugs. He was excited to hear the news, devastated when he heard the news.
“OMG, Josh, that’s the last thing I’d ever expected to hear you say today after your meeting. Wow. Unbelievable. Poor Stoney. I admit, I didn’t know him all that well, and, to tell you the truth, was a little intimidated around him, the few times I was near him. That’s horrible, just horrible. What in the world does that mean for us now?” he asked, concerned. I spent the next 20 minutes or so reassuring him that all was well and Stoney had planned out the transition while he was gone all this time. Jordan and Buzz were both dumbfounded. Jordan asked about Greer. I explained that Greer was still there and would be there with Stoney until the end. I suggested he call Greer sometime to him to let him know we all cared about him. I told Jordan, Greer was taking this pretty hard, as he could imagine. Jordan was mortified. Even Buzz, was shaken up.
“So how are you and Jake?” Jordan asked. I shrugged my shoulders, and Jake put his head in his hands.
“Stoney was Superman to both of us. I have to admit it hurts like hell. Still I have to admire him for the magic he worked with all of us, steering us and mentoring us to put together a team to handle business issues, while assuring our lifestyle would be preserved in the process, plus those of others that have yet to join us in the future. Stoney was a visionary, and this whole company, his legacy, is born out of love for all of us. Jake and I have had our moments, and I’m sure there’s more to come when the reality of everything finally hits our hearts and brains, but Stoney told us to go on and do what needs to be done, to continue to build and to bring those that help us be successful along with us. He was the catalyst and we are the process. We can’t let him down. I don’t know if we realize the extent of what he’s done for us and how it will affect our lives forever. We owe him so much,” I replied. Both Jordan and Buzz agreed, and said we never did realize the extent of what he set up for all of us. We took for granted that we were working for the man, as a job, and part of the team, but he was the man we wanted to please. His absence forced us to lead, for what we thought, was just the time he was gone, but his permanent absence was an even greater challenge, one he tried to prepare us for.
“What’s the prognosis?” Jordan asked, concerned. “Weeks, days?” he asked. I shook my head, unsure.
“The head nurse there at the Hospice said he didn’t expect him to be here much longer. He’s very weak. He had a hard time talking to us this morning. He’s not eating anymore. He is drinking water, but, as the nurse told us, he didn’t want to prolong the issue. They’re giving him a morphine drip to rid him of the pain, so he’s comfortable, but very weak,” I replied. Jordan shook his head in disbelief.
“What are you going to tell the guys?” he asked.
“The same thing I just told both of you. We each got packets Stoney had prepared outlining our basic duties and responsibilities, basically the same responsibilities we had before. We have our executive board with the four of us and then the full board with the rest of the guys. Hell, I never even got a chance to tell him about the new shareholders we just took on. I think he would have been proud of that. Oh, Jordan, we found out we now own a gay resort in Key West also, called the Pink Flamingo, if you can imagine that. Oh, and it’s clothing optional also. It’s a small resort, 20 rooms, I think. The rooms are really nice and it’s booked most of the entire year. Not sure how many years Stoney has owned it, but we need to move it into the corporation ASAP. The current operators, Murry and Ezra, are leaving in less than a month, so we’re going to have to find a manager. We will be hiring a part time operations manager for full time. He doesn’t want to manage the business financially, just the operations. I have some resumes of people interested and Greer may set up some interviews before he comes back to see if we can’t find someone to take over before our two old queens, that have run this thing forever, take off,” I informed him.
“Murry and Ezra, huh. Interesting. Sounds like a couple of characters,” Jordan replied.
“Nice guys, and they’ve probably seen a million dicks in their day. Oh, and the operations manager is a Roman godlike guy, tall and muscular, and has at least a 9”+ cock, thick too. He can shoot a load like you wouldn’t believe,” I informed them.
“Sounds like you may have had some personal experience in that exposition,” Jordan commented.
“Oh, we did. We stayed at the resort in the Presidential Suite. The damned room was like something from Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The bathroom was all marble with a huge glass shower and a sunken tub with marble columns. The resort looks like the rest of the architecture in Key West, a big Victorian home. Once you get through the lobby and out into the back courtyard area, clothing optional, that is, it’s a fantastic mecca of nudity and fun. Great pool and neat secluded hot tub, snack bar, steam room, and then a labyrinth type of dark room. I can imagine what goes on in there,” I explained. Jordan looked at Buzz.
“Sounds like we need to take a trip and check it out. How do you feel about running around naked with a lot of other naked guys, Buzz?” Jordan asked Buzz.
“Not sure, not having ever done, or even thought of doing, anything like that,” Buzz replied. Jake and I chuckled.
“Neither did Jordan until I took him to the nude beach in Ft. Lauderdale. You’re going to have to take Buzz there also,” I told Jordan.
“Not sure I want to. Someone might just run off with my man,” Jordan replied, then kissed Buzz.
Jordan and Buzz brought up to date, we decided we needed to meet with the other guys, and all headed upstairs.
After a fun filled day, our flight to Key West, our amazing discovery we owned a gay, clothing optional resort in Key West, a fun filled naked afternoon in the pool some, sensuous playtime with Tom and James, ending with an intense climax between us, and an exposition of a large explosive climax, by our new friend, Martin, a fantastic seafood dinner and then a trip to a beautiful mansion, then witnessing a spectacular sunset. All this to open the doors to what would change our lives forever.
I was aghast. I couldn’t believe what my eyes were seeing. All three of us were in a state of shock, as the doors were opened, and we were given access into a beautiful room with the gorgeous sunset through the large windows, watching the sun dip below the sea to the west. It totally caught us by surprise, but even more surprising we saw what looked to be an extremely frail old man in a hospital bed. He was smiling at us. It took us a minute to recognize this individual, which literally blew our minds. We barely recognized Stoney, as he lay there so frail and incapacitated. Greer sunk to his knees and cried. Jake and I grabbed each other. Then, somehow, I found the courage to go to him and grab his hand. He looked at me so lovingly. I bent down and gently kissed him on the lips, making him smile.
“Stoney, what happened?” I asked with tears in my eyes. He looked at me so lovingly, still holding onto my hand.
“Cancer, Josh. Cancer happened,” he said slowly and methodically. Jake pulled Greer up off the floor, forcing him to gain enough courage to hug and kiss Stoney. Jake kissed Stoney also.
“I thought I had it beat. I cleared up the prostate cancer, but it had metastasized and spread. I’ve been everywhere, California, Mexico, Houston-Anderson, the Mayo Clinic, seeking special trial drugs and treatments, but nothing seemed to work and now the doctors tell me there is nothing else to do but make me comfortable. I spent the last few weeks here watching what you guys just saw tonight here in my room. It’s one of the most beautiful sights a human being can witness in a lifetime,” Stoney said, slowly, but deliberately. We had a hard time holding back the tears.
“I brought you guys down here to say goodbye. I don’t have much time left, a few days, maybe a week or so, but I had to see you one more time, and tell you how much I love all of you, and what a wonderful job you guys are doing with what we set up. I have no doubt, I’m leaving everything in capable hands. I am so proud of all of you,” he said so lovingly,” as we all stood there at his bedside and held onto him in various ways.
“You can’t leave me, Stoney, you just can’t,” Greer managed to say through his sobs, tears flowing. “We all need you so much.”
“I’m afraid, I have no choice, Greer. Hey, we had a good run. Josh has brought us nothing but good luck. Ever since I met him at the CNB, I knew he was a winner. He and Jake have been a great pair together. Josh introduced me to you, which was another wonderful event in my life. My only regret is that we’re not going to grow old together, all of us,” Stoney said, in a weak voice, as he squeezed Greer’s hand.
“Why didn’t you let us know you were sick? Why did you wait until now?” Greer asked, still having a hard time getting control over his emotions. I had a huge lump in my throat, as I knew Jake did also, but I was trying to be strong for Stoney’s sake.
“What good would have it done for you to be fretting over me and my illness, taking time away from the business and what we tried to build together? You guys have done an amazing job on your own. I’ve watched you, and other than a couple of questions you asked me, which you would have figured out on your own, you did everything yourselves. I know you guys are going to be extremely successful and build a major empire someday. You didn’t need to be with a sick dying man to be depressed for weeks, when you had important things to do,” Stoney explained.
“I was depressed for weeks anyway, because I wasn’t with you, Stoney. It’s been horrible being away from you that long. It hurt. It really hurt. I would have liked to have been with you through whatever treatments you went through to help you and spare you from having to go through all of that alone,” Greer told him.
“I wasn’t alone always. Most of the places I sought treatment, I had friends around. Some of them you’ll get to meet in the future. They’ll be looking you up at times. I told them to look in on you guys,” Stoney said, surprising me, making me wonder who all was out there and when would we meet them and why. But that was Stoney, always full of surprises. Hell, we just found out today we owned a gay, clothing optional resort. What could possibly come next. However, it would be interesting to see things pop up now and then to remind us of Stoney. I supposed it was his way of staying with us somehow.
“Greer, I have packets prepared for each of you. The trusts are set up and are in place. You guys won’t have any financial concerns for the rest of your life, unless you get careless and reckless, which I know will never happen with the three of you. You’re going to get an annual salary of $250.000 a year, plus bonuses based on a percentage of income you guys produce. You can take the bonus in money, or in stock. Use your best judgement as to what makes the most sense. That salary is only good until you guys graduate from the university, then you can set them as high as you like, based on your revenue levels. Live a good life. Take care of those that help you get there. Stay happy, and always love one another,” he said, as he pointed to packets with our names on them, sitting on top of a table nearby.
“What are we going to do without your leadership, Stoney?” I asked. “You’ve always been there to mentor us. It’s not going to be the same.”
“You’ll be fine, Josh. You’re the CEO, the leader. You can take my title as Chairman if you like, or trade it around between the three of you, but no matter what, you have the final say. Greer, make sure that stays that way, unless he goes off the deep end somewhere, and then you’ll need Jake to vote with you to override him,” Stoney told him.
“I’m weak, guys. I’m going to fall asleep here in a few moments. I know you’re going home tomorrow. That’s the plan. This will be the last time I see you guys, in my current state anyway. I may decide to come back and haunt you though if you fuck up,” he said, trying to make a joke. We were so torn up, it didn’t help.
“I’m not going anywhere tomorrow, Stoney. I’m never leaving your side again. No one can make me do that now. I’m staying with you until I can’t any longer,” Greer told him. “There’s a nice couch here in this room. I’ll sleep there, but I’m not leaving you. I swear to God, I will never leave you again.”
“Greer, you really should. You shouldn’t have to see me like I’m going to be in the coming hours and days. I’d rather you remember me for who I was, and when I fell in love with you guys, instead of a dying man trying to hold on for a few more hours and minutes. They tell me I’m going to slip into a coma. I have a morphine drip for the pain. It’ll be painless, but I won’t be conscious, so I’m not really going to be here for you. You might as well go home with Josh and Jake. I’m to be cremated. They’ll ship my ashes to the ranch. Bury them there or spread them in the cattle lot, I don’t care,” he said slowly, but precisely. Greer started sobbing again.
“As long as your body’s breathing, I will be at your side, whether your conscious or not,” Greer pledged. Stoney shook his head, and told me to talk some sense into him. Hell, I half thought about staying also, but knew he wouldn’t want us to, as he was insistent we take care of business.
“Guys, I’m fading for tonight. Don’t worry, I’m not leaving you yet, but I’ll nod off here in a minute. Kiss me one last time if you would. Know that I love you all. I’m in a beautiful place here, and soon will ride out of this world with that beautiful sunset you saw earlier,” he said slowly, his eyes heavy. Each one of us kissed him and hugged him. It tore our hearts out to see him like this.
“Josh, remember the discussion we had about the stars in San Diego? Remember how you thought they were the souls of those gone before us? Look up at the sky and see me sometime. I’ll be watching you guys from afar. Someday, we’ll all be together again,” he said, as he put his finger to my lips. I hugged him tightly, losing it myself, tears flowing. He wiped my tears from my face with his thumbs. “Courage, Josh. Courage,” he whispered. Then he fell asleep.
The three of us huddled together and had a good cry. Then an attendant came in and asked if there was anything he could get us or explain to us. We followed him out of Stoney’s room and into an adjoining room.
“Where are we anyway? What is this place?” I asked the guy in the white coat.
“This is a combination ambulatory, slash, Hospice facility. One of the finest in the country,” the gentleman said. I am the senior nurse here. We have doctors here also, but we try to keep them out of sight, making it feel more like a resort than a Hospice facility. Your Stoney has the best room in the place. He gets to see the beautiful sunset every evening. He wanted you guys to be here precisely when you arrived tonight, so he could share that with you. He’s been excited about you coming for over a week now,” the gentleman informed us.
“Is his phone here, by chance?” Greer asked.
“Yes, it’s been by his side, and his laptop too. He checks e-mails, although he fusses about having them. He has us text you guys when he texts you. He hated if one of you called him, as he was afraid you’d figure out he was sick and didn’t want you to know.” The three of us nodded at one another, knowing that was why he didn’t want phone calls or e-mails, just his privacy. “By the way, my name is Samuel, should you need anything or if I can be of assistance in any way,” he told us. We shook his hand and introduced ourselves to him. “I think I know you already, as much as he talks about all three of you. He’s very proud of you guys, and he loves you dearly. You need to know that.” Greer started to cry again. I hugged him tightly as did Jake.
“It’s okay, Greer. Stoney has made his peace with the world, and actually told me he was looking forward to starting somewhere new and see what he could get into there,” Samuel informed us. That got a little chuckle out of us, between sobs and trying to dry our tears, some small comic relief. “Like, I said, anything I can do, just let me know. Your driver is here for you as soon as you’d like to go back to your resort,” he informed us.
“Samuel, I’m staying on the couch in Stoney’s room. I’m not leaving. Any problem with that?” Greer asked, insisting that he stay. Samuel shook his head.
“If that makes you comfortable, Greer, you’re more than welcome to be here. We don’t encourage it, as it’s not a comfortable time for you. Sometimes, it’s harder on the loved ones than it is the patient. There’s a bathroom and shower off his room for you to use. There’s a café downstairs for food, or we can order out for you. We have a concierge available to assist guests. I’ll put you in touch with him, and he’ll look in on you. I warn you though, do not spend the entire time in the room with Stoney. You have to get out and walk the grounds, talk to the staff or other guests, involve yourself socially, or you will go crazy with grief. That’s not healthy for you. Stoney was right when he said you should go home. He’d rather have you busy at home and not grieving over him,” Samuel explained. Greer shook his head.
“Never again. I’m never leaving him again,” Greer said firmly. Samuel acknowledged his wishes.
“I’ll have the couch made up for you, Greer. But I would suggest you spend time in the lounge downstairs, café, the gardens outside. You have to talk to other people and otherwise occupy your mind for your own good,” he advised once more. “I’ll leave you guys now, but I’ll be down the hall if you need anything.
Greer said he’d walk us to the door. I asked him if he was sure he wanted to stay, concerned about what Samuel warned about. Greer was being stubborn, and had his mind made up. He asked if we’d send his stuff over from the resort. I told him I’d send it back with the driver.
We took a few minutes and walked around the place. Sure enough, it was an old mansion that had been turned into a beautiful care facility. There was even a ballroom downstairs, currently filled with cubicles for staff at one end, and a presentation area of some sorts at another end. A staff member gave us a small tour. There was a gym and an indoor pool also, mostly used for rehabilitation patients. There was an elegant dining room with a huge chandelier. There was a huge chandelier in the main entrance by the grand staircase where we went up to Stoney’s room. The place must have been extremely elegant at one time. Stoney picked a great place, I had to think, to spend his last days. At least he was going out in style, although the thought of him dying was tearing me apart inside.
Greer walked us to the entrance. He hugged us both and started to cry again. I told him we’d make it through this, and we would make good on his legacy. We owed him that and more. Greer kept saying, ‘this just isn’t real. It just can’t happen’. We had to bring him back around and tell him we had to deal with reality. He knew we were right, but he couldn’t deal with it tonight.
“We love you, Greer. We’ll come back in the morning before we fly back. Hopefully, he’ll be cognizant enough to talk to him. Think about what Stoney asked you to do, and leaving with us tomorrow. It might be better that you go back with us. I don’t know what his last days will be like, and that might be kind of traumatic for you,” I suggested. Greer shook his head and said he was definitely staying. We hugged him again, then jumped into the Expedition. We were driven back to the Pink Flamingo. Jake and I held hands on the way back, not saying a word, our minds lost in thought as to what our lives were going to be like, now that they were forever changed without Stoney in them.
Tom and James were all excited, on the edge of their seats, actually dressed in their briefs, watching gay pornos on the big screen TV in our suite, when we returned. I ran and grabbed Greer’s stuff from his room and told the guys we’d be right back. I ran his bag down to the driver, who said he’d take it to him immediately. I asked him what we owed him, but he said all that had been taken care of. I thanked him for his service today. He told me to have a good night and he’d see us in the morning at our convenience, he was only five minutes away.
Jake and I went back to the suite, wonderful how to tell the guys what happened. We still had our packets in hand. I was dying to see what all he put inside for us, words of wisdom, encouragement, something personal, hopefully not all business stuff. I told the guys to give us a minute, as Jake and I opened our packets to see what was there. The first thing I ran across was a quick note from Stoney saying, ‘Go back to the Pink Flamingo and fuck the hell out of Tom and James. They love it when you and Jake fuck them. I’m counting on you guys to have fun together, not cry together. Make sure you fuck them good for me’. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. I read that to the guys and they said Stoney knew them only too well. Then they asked if Greer and Stoney were staying at a special place tonight to catch up on their romance. Jake and I looked at each other and both started crying at the same time.
Tom and James were almost in shock, but came over to console us right away. I told them to get us beers from the fridge and we’d explain everything. We spent the next half hour discussing what happened. Tom and James were in tears along with Jake and me now.
“What’s going to happen to everything we’ve done and built?” Tom asked.
“We will continue on with what we have, Tom. Nothing changes in the business. That was Stoney’s plan all along, to have us run the business to see if we could handle it, while he looked on from the outside, knowing at some point in time, he’d no longer be here. I’m sure if he thought we’d fuck it up, he would have suggested we sell the businesses, but based on what he put in our packets for each of us to read, is a summary of our accomplishments so far, with him giving us an A+ for accomplishments. Then there’s an outline for where he thinks we can take things, only he’s leaving how we get there, up to us. There’s more detail and reading material, but it refers to finances and things, not an overall plan. We’ll study that later. How about we grab another beer, get naked and go sit in the hot tub and soak our asses. I seriously want to look at the stars tonight,” I told them.
We did wear towels down to the hot tub, throwing them on a chaise as we arrived, letting our willies and balls hang free. Jake pushed the button for the blower. The warm water was just right, not too hot, just right for the night air. We huddled together in the tub, our bodies up against one another, our legs over each other, connected together. Just as we finished our beers, Martin showed up naked, and brought us more. Then he sat on the side of the hot tub, with his just his legs and feet in the water, straddling one of us at a time, having us put our heads up against his junk, while he massaged our shoulders. That was relaxing, to say the least, a perfect end to a sad evening. Damn if his balls and dick didn’t feel good up against my head and neck. After he finished massaging, he bent around and kissed each of us on the lips, very tenderly. Made my cock hard as a rock, which he was only too willing to fondle as he finished each of our massages. He was the perfect diversion for a very sad night. As soon as he finished massaging each of us, he sat across the hot tub from us and massaged his big hard cock, nice and easy, putting on one hell of a show. He slowly moved his fist up his thick long shaft, making the head of his penis disappear into his foreskin, then rise above it one more time, as his fist made its way to the base of his cock, his big balls dangling below. The four of us began playing with each other below the water, gently stroking one another as we watched Martin play with his huge cock. Slowly he jacked his big cock, his face showing his enjoyment, as he pleasured himself. Eventually he got up and waded across the hot tub, standing in front of each of us, one at a time, letting us suck that big cock of his and tug on his big ball sack, savoring the taste of his pre-cum. Damn, if he didn’t provide a mouthful of dick, as each of us took that big rod inside our mouths and worked it over. His balls were heavy in my hands. I swear he could have given Tuck a run for his money in that department. After each of us got to enjoy that beautiful big cock, he backed off a ways in front of us, threw back his head, and jacked his meat even harder, until that weapon of his exploded, spraying cum all over our faces and necks, and part of our chests above the water. Damn, he sprayed us heavily with cum. Tasted good though. Then he returned to let us suck the rest of his seed from his massive cock, then playfully slapping our faces with it as it wilted. We thanked him for the show and the pleasure of sucking that massive cock. He smiled at us, then without saying a word, he left the hot tub and disappeared into the darkness.
Now, to say we were horned up, was an understatement. I was fingering Tom’s asshole and groping his balls, as he was jacking my cock. Jake was jacking both Tom and James’ cocks as James jacked him, and played with his balls. It felt great sitting in the churning water and having your junk played with and jacked. Tom leaned over and kissed me passionately. Then he asked me if he could ride my dick. I told him absolutely. He turned around to face me, then straddled me, but before he could sit on my cock, I grabbed his ass and brought his ridged cock to my mouth and sucked him good, licking his balls occasionally. He told me that felt so fucking good. I told him I enjoyed it as much as he did. I could taste his precum. I finally released his cock from my mouth and let him sit in my dick, sliding that hot ass of his all the way to the base of my penis. It took his breath away and mine also. He grabbed my head and brought his lips to mine, our tongues exploring each other’s mouths, as we began generating love between ass and cock in the churning water, our bodies sensuously connected. I looked over and saw Jake leaning over the side of the hot tub, with James behind him making love to Jake’s ass. It was kind of hot seeing my boyfriend get his ass fucked by another hot guy I cared about. It looked so damned hot, I stopped kissing Tom for a few seconds to ask if he’d fuck me, mix it up a little. He said ‘absolutely’ getting all excited. I turned around and leaned up against Jake, then kissed him passionately, as I felt the fantastic sensation of Tom’s penis entering my ass, filling me up, making my cock harder than ever and leaking pre-cum. I reached over and jacked Jake’s cock as I made out with him while both our asses were being attended to. Jake jacked my cock also, but I had to stop him, as I was close, and wanted this to last for much longer. I whispered in Jake’s ear that we should rotate, although I totally loved the action my ass was getting. Still, why not? I told James to move over to me and Tom to take on Jake. They relished the idea, mixing it up. James wasn’t quite as full as Tom in the penile department, although they were very much alike. Tom had a little more girth than James, I suspected. Still, what he was giving me was Heavenly. My balls were churning, and I didn’t dare touch my cock. I continued to kiss Jake instead, pinching his nipples also. He had to stop me from my nipple play, saying it was too stimulating, if we wanted this to last for a while.
I looked up at the beautiful stars in the sky. There were literally billions. Although there was some light pollution, it was nothing like the large cities. Key West was small and the Heavens were all ablaze tonight. I wondered if Gramps was up there watching me get my ass pounded in a hot tub in Key West. Made me kind of smile for a minute thinking he’d say, ‘you go boy’, egging me on. This felt so great. I was torn between my sadness for Stoney, but yet fulfilling an order he gave me in my packet for Jake and I to fuck the hell out of Tom and James, as he loved them also. Who wouldn’t, I thought.
“I’m going to bust if I keep fucking you, Josh. Can you fuck me some?” James asked.
“With pleasure,” I responded, as I felt an emptiness in my ass, James withdrawing his beautiful cock from my inner sanctum, a place that adored his penis and was begging for his cum. I grabbed a towel and laid it on the apron of the hot tub, letting him lay on his back, then put his legs over my shoulders. I played with his balls and sucked on his cock, momentarily, to let my balls settle down some, or it was going to be a quickie, and I wanted some sensuous time with the boy. His cock felt great in my mouth. I could even get both of his balls in my mouth at the same time, running my tongue all around them, driving him to the point of begging me to fuck him. I quit the foreplay on his balls and cock, but I did have to attack his ass with my tongue. Jake was doing the same thing with Tom, as our two pilots were making out between them while we attended to their man parts. James had the right amount of hair in his ass crack, not too dense, but yet something to run my tongue over and excite my balls. I slid my tongue into his ass slit and wiggled it around the smoothness of his inner sanctum. His cock was leaking pre-cum like crazy now, and Tom was right there with him. This was almost maddening, it felt so good. James begged me to stop and hurry up and fuck his ass, as he couldn’t hold on much longer. I pushed my cock down to his asshole and gently pushed it in. He sighed as I entered him. Tom did also when Jake slid his cock inside.
“Fuck this feels so fucking good,” Tom uttered. James echoed his sentiments. “Why do you guys have to be so hot. Damn, we can’t wait to get together with you guys. It can never happen often enough,” he continued.
“Oh, I bet you say that to all the hot guys out there,” I chided.
“No, there are no other guys in our lives but the two of you. We’re very particular about that. “Well, I guess you can count Will in on that. He’s dreamy, but we’ve only been with him when we were with you. “Oh, fuck, Jake, your cock feels so fucking good inside me,” Tom said, as Jake continued to thrust his cock deep inside Tom. I was banging away at James also who was threatening to cum. I could feel his ass tighten, his body stiffen. I jacked his cock for him right before it exploded, sending cum over his head onto the concrete, then spewing more all over his chest and abs, showering Tom also.
“Good grief, James, you sprayed us as bad as Martin. Fuck, I‘m gonna cum too,” Tom added hastily, as Jake jacked his cock menacingly, unleashing a torrent of cum shooting his face, chin and upper body, then dribbling into his pubes. That was all it took to make me want to blow my load. I came out of James’s ass. James said he wanted my load. I jerked my cock hard, unleashing a good load toward his mouth. He caught most of it, but said it damn near drowned him. It was crazy, and it made me laugh, the mess I made on his face. Tom was fast enough to grab Jake’s cock and sucked him dry getting most all his load and swallowing it down. I licked some of my cum off James’ face, while we chuckled at what happened. Damn, it felt good to get my rocks off. I kissed him mercilessly, enjoying the taste of my own cum in the process.
The four of us engaged in a group hug, telling each other how much we loved one another, and how wonderful it was to be with each other this way. We had to thank Stoney for bringing us together. He had a way of bringing people together. Tom reminded me that I needed to take on that role, but said I kind of had already. We all sank back down into the hot tub to relax a little more before we headed up to bed. We threw our towels over our shoulders and headed back to the room au-natural, our spent cocks flopping away as we walked back.
We all four flopped naked on the bed. Tom curled up next to me and I could see Jake was spooning James. The pornos were still playing on the TV, one after another. There were definitely some big guys on display and some hot asses being drilled. About an hour later, we hadn’t fallen asleep yet, and found ourselves in a horned up state once again. Needless to say, we had another round of fucking before we finally fell asleep in each other’s arms.
We were awakened about 8:30 the next morning to the smell of fresh hot coffee. Martin had entered the room naked, and brought coffee, sweet rolls and fresh orange juice, placing it on a large table in the room. Then he joined us in bed, tickling us and fondling our junk to wake us up. The four of us attacked him, sucking on his nipples, sucking on that giant cock, fingering his ass and sucking on his balls. He seemed to be elated with all the sexual attention he was getting. He brought condoms with him, and asked if we might want to try out his ass. He had one hell of a beautiful muscled ass, hair lined and all. Who could resist that? One by one we took turns fucking him doggy style while we played with his balls and sucked on his cock. Then he rolled over on his back and said he needed to cum. We gathered on both sides of him. He told us to shoot our loads on his abs, as he stroked his big elephant trunk of a cock.
“Fuck, I’m gonna cum. Cover your eyes. This is gonna be a biggie,” he warned. It was that and more. Cum came out of his cock, like a volcanic explosion, shooting high in the air, then running down the sides of his thick cock, all over the back of his hand and onto his torso and into his pubes. It was a white creamy mess, not quite as watery as it had been the night before. We all lost control viewing his massive orgasm, and began shooting our own ball seed to mix with his goo, making an even bigger mess. I sucked off Tom’s wilted cock, cleaning him up, as he did mine. The we took turns sucking that big log of Martin’s, enjoying the taste of his essence. Martin smiled and told us how much fun that was.
“Do you wake all the guests up like this?” I asked curiously. He smiled.
“Only the ones I really like and are hot,” he replied. “Besides, you guys are my new bosses from what I’m told. Doesn’t hurt to have hot bosses to keep happy. It’s not like taking care of Murry and Ezra. Those boys were hot in their day, but let’s face it, they’ve moved on from that period of their lives. You guys are smoking hot,” he told us.
“Tell me, Martin, do you work here full time?” I had to ask.
“I put in a lot of hours here, but I went to school to become an Emergency Medical Technician. I work for the fire department as an EMT also. I’m usually around for weekend check-ins and departures, but not so much for mid-week check-ins. We’ll have several this afternoon. In fact, I think we’re booked solid again this week. We usually are. Murry and Ezra have to move their fat asses around a lot during the week, only I usually help out during the day and am on-call at night. When I’m not on call, I usually hang around and help out. I have a little bungalow not too far from here, but spend most of my time here. I mean, it’s more fun to hang out with hot naked guys, then at home by myself. Tell me you guys aren’t going to sell this place when Murray and Ezra retire,” he asked curiously.
“I guess we’re going to have to find someone to manage the place for us. You interested in the job?” I asked, thinking we had to do something rather quickly, as our two old queens would be moving on in a month.
“Not sure I want to manage the place, guys, but I can sure help out and cover until you find someone. I love working here and doing chores and with Murry and Ezra leaving, it will require someone full time just to fill in for what they do around the place, but you’ll need a manger also. My being able to stay and work full time would depend on if the compensation would cover what I make as an EMT. Not sure if I want to live here full time like Murray and Ezra,” he replied.
“I’m sure we could pay you a lot more than you make as an EMT. You might need additional help though. Remember there are two of who you’re replacing,” I reminded him.
“You put the two together, you might get one good one out of the pair,” Martin informed us. “They kind of semi-retired a few years ago. I might be able to hire someone else to help out. I think Murray and Ezra said they had some suggestions as to possible managers, but knowing them, it’ll be some other old queen. Nothing against old queens, as some of them are still pretty hot, love to fuck, and do it well. Not like you guys though. I mean, there were some pretty hot cocks in my ass this morning, I have to admit. You sure you don’t want to stay longer?” he asked. We all smiled and told him we wished we could.
All our sperm on Martin’s chest was crusting up. We decided to pull him off the bed and drag him into the shower with us. We gave him, and ourselves, another erection, as we sensually washed him and each other. We didn’t cum this time, our balls fresh out of juice, after some rather large ejaculations. We dried each other off, then Martin reheated the coffee, while the rest of us got dressed, unfortunately. Tom and James put their uniforms back on. I told them they were welcome to fly home in their shorts or underwear, as far as we were concerned. They told Jake and me they needed to be professional when they dropped us off in Uni, especially since they were flying the new boss around. We gave them each a hug and kiss and told them we loved them.
Martin reminded us to stop and talk to Murray and Ezra before taking off anywhere. He said the driver was having coffee in the lobby and would be available whenever to take us wherever. Then Martin, still naked as he was when he arrived, hugged us all and gave us a quick kiss, telling us not to be strangers. He said the two queens had all his information, as to what he’d need to be able to work here full time. I told him we’d try to make that work for him, and would discuss any management candidates with him first before hiring anyone. He said that made him happy. We gave that big cock of his, a gentle little squeeze before he left us. He was all smiles.
I told the boys we needed to stop and see Stoney one more time before we headed to the airport. Tom and James asked if it would be okay with us, if they could see Stoney with us to thank him for everything. They owed him so much. I told them it would be an honor to have them join us to tell him goodbye. They appreciated that, and told Jake and I we had class, making us smile. I told them, they were our partners and we were in this together for the long haul.
We packed up our stuff, then headed to the office, where Murray and Ezra were waiting for us. They wanted to know if our accommodations were good. We told them they were excellent and Martin was an extremely great host. They told us Martin had exceptional qualifications, raising their eyebrows as they told us. We told them we noticed. Everything about his qualifications were good. They said they would recommend him for all the maintenance and operations around the resort, but we would still need a manager for the business side. They gave us a list of possible candidates that had some experience running other resorts in the Keys, along with resumes. I was impressed at their efforts to help us find someone. They told us to tell Stoney how much they appreciated him. We told them we would do that. Murray handed me a file of the last few years of profit and loss statements. He said Stoney had all that information also, as they had monthly reports on-line for him to view. We also received a password to get into their system to review operations and financials. I told them we were good. I also thanked them for their service and dedication to Stoney, as he was a wonderful person and boss. They both agreed there was none better.
Our driver loaded our things into the Expedition, and took us back to the mansion to see Stoney. Greer met us at the door with a big hug, as Tom and James looked on. “How is he today?” I asked.
“He’s in and out of it. Samuel said he really rallied last night, knowing he had to for us. Now, he’s lucid at times and out of it at others. He’s not eating anymore, which means things are going to happen rather quickly,” Greer told us.
“How are you holding up, Greer?” I asked, with tears in my eyes, knowing what he just told us meant Stoney wouldn’t be with us much longer.
“Ah, I had my moments. I had a big cry last night, got angry at the world, got angry with God for taking him away from me, from us. Then Samuel talked to me and told me everything happens for a reason and ours is not to question why, but always try to make the best of it and move on in life. He was a big help. He told me I had to be strong. He reminded me it was harder on the living than it was those who went before us. They had it easy. He’s right, when you think about it. It still hurts like hell, though. I’ll be fine. They have a great café here with great food. Downtown is only a few blocks away. Samuel told me there are some good places to drink there and he’d take me to a few when he thought I might need something. He is kind of nice, not married either. Listen to me, Stoney’s up there dying and I’m lusting after another man. Shoot me will you,” he told us. I hugged him, and told him he was normal, and needed a diversion from the pain. He guessed I might be right.
Greer led all four of us upstairs. We walked into Stoney’s magnificent room. He was propped up in bed, but looked very weak. He opened his eyes and smiled at us, as we went to his bedside. I leaned in and kissed him tenderly on the lips. Jake, Tom and James did also. Stoney smiled at us.
“My boys. God, how I love my boys,” he said sounding very weak, almost whispering. “Please take care of each other for me. Have fun in life also. Don’t work yourselves to death, like I did,” he teased.
“Stoney, we love you and you will always be in our hearts forever and ever. When you get upstairs, don’t give the angels and God too hard a time. See what you can put together for all of us, once we get back together again,” I chided. He smiled. Tom and James thanked him for everything he had done for them. Stoney told them they deserved everything good in this world, but to hang in there with Jake, Greer and me, and they would have a wonderful life. They told him they knew that. He squeezed our hands some, but I could tell we were losing him. We each kissed him again and told him we loved him. Then he faded out again. Greer said he’d been like that lately. He said last night was a little uneasy, as he woke up a few times and gave Greer hell for being there, telling him he should be at the resort. Greer said they were able to talk for about a half hour or so and let each other know their love for one another. I felt better knowing they had some closure to this whole ordeal, and Greer wasn’t mad at him any longer for not telling us what was going on.
We gazed over him one last time, knowing today would be the last time we ever saw him. Saying goodbye to someone you loved, like we loved him, tore our hearts out. It wasn’t easy, but we had to live with it. Finally, we turned our heads and walked out the door, not to look back again. Greer followed us downstairs.
“Greer, call us anytime day or night, even if nothing happens and you just need to talk to someone to keep your sanity. I have all the paperwork with me to have Jordan integrate the Pink Flamingo in with the rest of our businesses, so you don’t have to deal with it. If you need something to occupy your time, I have copies of resumes for possible resort managers for the place. If you see a possible manager in the group, after things are done here, you might want to take a few days before coming back, and hang out at the resort and interview some candidates for us. You don’t have to, but it might give you something to do to take your mind off grieving. Stoney was right. We have to go on. That’s the only way to fulfill his legacy, to persevere and make him proud. We’ll definitely have our moment of grief, but then we need to get busy and continue on in his name. Right now, with Murry and Ezra leaving in less than a month, we need to find a new manager for down here. The place won’t run itself, and from what Martin said, we’re booked solid for months out. Martin is a good source of information and has agreed to take care of operations for us. We’ll need to work something out financially for him, though, which you can work on. He doesn’t want to manage the place, just manage the operations. Hell, you might find out you enjoy staying there for a few days at least. I’m sure they’ll find you a room there to stay. Surely there has to be a cancellation. Hell, kick Murry and Ezra out if you have to. Anyway, just a suggestion as to how to occupy some of your time when Stoney is out. It goes without saying to make him as peaceful and content as you possibly can when he’s conscious. And, if you get a chance to have a drink or dinner with Samuel, hell go for it. I’m sure he’s a great guy. Seriously, call me or Jake whenever. We’re there for you 24/7,” I assured him. He hugged me with tears flowing. He made Jake and I both cry, as we group hugged one another. Even Tom and James hugged him, trying desperately to hold back their tears. We finally left him. He looked worn out and very hurt. I hated to leave him, but he was determined to stay and see it through to the end.
On our way back to the airport, Tom said, “Josh, do you realize the tremendous responsibility that just fell on your shoulders?”
“You had to remind me?” I asked.
“Hey, it’s awesome, and you certainly weren’t expecting that. If James and I can be any help at all, you know we love you and we’re here for you and Jake. You two are the same as us. We’re all here for one another and we will support the two of you in everything you want to do. No matter how difficult it is for any of us, we’re there for you, just so you know,” Tom assured us.
“I know that Tom. Jake and I feel that, and both your love also. It’s not going to be easy, I know. We’ll stumble and fall a few times, where we might not have if Stoney had been here to guide us, but we will prevail. I’m glad the two of you are shareholders now and part of our board. I wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re going to have to initiate you sometime, so when you have time, bring Will over and we’ll initiate you properly into our board and business. In the meantime, you have all the rights and privileges of board members and shareholders, same as Will. And, if you have time, you might want to hang out with Will sometime and get to know him intimately also. He’s a sweetheart through and through. I’m sure he’d appreciate the attention,” I suggested. They both agreed they’d get together with him when they had time.
“What’s to keep the business headquartered in the City anymore?” Jake asked me. I had to stop and think about that. “You, Jordan and I will be in Uni. Greer’s the only senior board member that would be in the City. Might was well move the headquarters to Uni, when you think about it,” Jake suggested. He had a point.
“I wonder if Buzz will be mad at me, I didn’t pass the idea of an office building by Stoney. I kind of think this was not the time and place to bring that up,” I confessed. Jake chuckled and told me I had a valid point and excuse for not bringing it up.
The driver dropped us off a the FBO on the airport, and set our duffle bags inside the small lobby. We thanked him profusely for all his patience and service. He wished us good luck with everything, and said he’d make sure Greer got to wherever he needed to be. I told him how much we appreciated his help and service. He shook our hands, then left.
The plane had been serviced and was ready to go. They even loaded 4 lunches on board for us and additional beverages, although the galley was well stocked. Tom and James went to the flight planning room to check weather and file their flight plan. They looked so hot in their official uniforms. Jake and I sat down together on a small couch at one end of the room.
“Are you okay?” he asked me. I just realized this was the first time he and I had been alone together on this whole trip and since we found out the earth shattering news about Stoney. I sighed, and almost cried. He grabbed me and hugged me.
“You know I love you more than life itself, Josh. I’m here for you and I’ll support you with whatever you want to do. If everything we’re into and about to take on is too much, then we’ll find a way out. I don’t care one way or another. Even if it means being poor the rest of my life, as long as I have you to love, and you love me, the rest of the world can disappear and fall apart. I’ll still be happy loving you,” he told me. I hugged him tightly, and told him how much that meant, and what he told me, went for me as well. We held each other, until we got some strange looks from some of the other people that were hanging around the lounge.
Tom and James finally emerged, paid the bill for the overnight hanger rent and fuel put on board, then we headed to the plane. We all jumped aboard and James closed the door. The two of them ran through their checklist in the cockpit, leaving the door open. Jake and I settled into a double seat together and held one another. James stood up and looked back, and told us we were ready to go if we were ready. I told him we were with them. He came back to us quickly and hugged and kissed Jake and me, telling us how much he and Tom loved us. I patted his ass, and told him that went for us also. He said he’d serve lunch once we got to altitude. I told him I’d serve lunch for him. He didn’t have to get up from the right seat. He just smiled at me as he sat back down.
The engines fired up. We got our ground clearance to the active runway. We were taking off to the west into the prevailing winds. Jake and I had our seat belts on. We saw Tom forward with the throttles, and heard the engines roar as the tower gave us clearance for takeoff. We were like a rocket heading down the runway, then into the Heavens we went. I told Jake, I was sad that Stoney never got to see his new plane. Jake said he was sure Stoney heard it take off. That made us both smile.
We were cleared up to Flight Level 45 on the way back. Once we leveled off, I got up and took Tom and James their box lunch and a couple of Cokes. I kissed them as I handed them their lunches. They asked how we were doing. I told them we felt safe in their hands and were doing fine, just doing some planning. I told them Jake and I were talking about the preparation Stoney gave us, making us run the company for the last few months, giving us practice to keep it going. We actually came up with a dormitory on our own and opened up the CNB2, hired capable construction help, and took his advice to buy out the minority owner of the aviation division and put the two of them in charge, then expand it. Stoney definitely knew what he was doing in case he didn’t make it. Tom and James agreed, things were working well without him, much to Stoney’s plan. Still, we all agreed we knew he was there when we needed him and now that opportunity was all but gone. I left the guys to their lunch and rejoined Jake. We ate our box lunch together, then hauled out our packets Stoney had prepared for each of us, and started going through them.
Stoney put together suggestions on what to look for in operations for Jake and suggestions to me, most of which he had discussed with me in the past. That involved properly evaluating business decisions, financially and managerially. Then there was a whole set of what was put together in a trust to sustain the financial stability of the company. Jake and I were shocked at what was there, in the several millions and invested in various ways, as to continue to earn money while it was not in use. There was also a set of the by-laws, which we already had, but he had underscored certain areas, mainly the duties of each of us officers and the area for resignation if it ever came to that, what happened with the stock, the buyout provisions by the company or other officers or shareholders. While it was interesting, I was sure we wouldn’t need to visit that section anytime soon. Then he had written some personal notes to each of us, telling us again how much he loved us and was so proud Jake and I loved each other, He told us to keep that together for our lifetime at all costs, although he was sure we would always make each other happy. He reiterated we needed to bring those that helped us, along with us, and make them successful as well. He said we were only as good as the people we surrounded ourselves with. Jake and I thanked our lucky stars we had made good decisions on those we hired to take us forward and those we valued as friends and shareholders that were committed for life.
Shortly after eating and looking through our packets, we felt so exhausted, we fell asleep in each other’s arms, my head on his broad shoulders and his head up against mine. I felt so safe, loved and peaceful at the moment, causing me to fall asleep. The next thing we knew, we had started our descent into Uni. I straightened up, stretched my arms, then yawned. Jake did the same. James was laughing at us, calling us sleepy heads as a result of too much sex last night. I reminded him how good it all was. He gave me an Amen for that. Minutes later, our trip was over, and we were decelerating with thrust reversers down the runway at Uni. Greyson and Dale were there on the tarmac to meet us. Before we opened the door to deplane, Jake and I hugged and kissed both boys, with the greatest affection we could show one another. We were told we were loved many times over, and expressed our love for both of them as many times as it had been expressed to us. Finally, we had to stop and open the door. We got handshakes and a welcome back from Greyson and Dale. Dale asked Tom how much fuel to put onboard, and then headed right to it.
Greyson asked how our trip and meeting went. We didn’t go into much detail other than it was different than what we expected, but all in all, it was a productive trip. He was glad to hear that. He asked Tom and James if there was anything he could do to help with anything we were involved with. Tom told him we’d keep that in mind if we needed anything, telling him we might have our corporate planes in here more often and would appreciate good service. Greyson assured him that would happen, even offering to hanger our planes overnight if that was something we needed. That seemed to make our boys happy. Tom even told him he might take him with him sometime in the right seat of one of our King Airs. That almost gave Greyson a boner, he was so excited.
Fueled up and paid up for the fuel, the guys gave us hugs once more, without the kisses this time, but whispers of love in our ears, as they jumped on board and shut the Latitude’s door, then fired up the engines and headed for the runway, waving at us as they left the apron. Greyson, Dale, Jake and I watched them take off. It was a magnificent plane. One of Stoney’s dreams. If only he could have seen it, I thought.
Jake and I said our goodbyes to Dale and Greyson, figuring we’d made a couple new friends as a result of this trip. We invited them both to come have a beer with us at the CNB. They said they’d definitely do that. Then we loaded our duffle bags in the Jeep and took off for the bar.
“You know we’re going to have to have a meeting when we get back and tell everyone the situation we have here. I guess we spread the pain a little. We need to meet with Jordan first and let him know what’s coming down. It’s okay if Buzz is there with him. It’s just general information. Then we can meet later with the rest of the guys,” I told Jake on the way back. Jake agreed, there was no sense in not letting the whole group know about Stoney’s health situation.
We called Greer on the way back to the bar and told him we got back safely, then asked about Stoney. Greer said he slept most of the day, but then woke up for a half hour, or so, off and on. He said they both talked a bit. He said Stoney gave him hell for not coming back with us. That made Jake and I laugh, even though Greer didn’t think it was funny. I asked him if he got any rest. He said that was all he did most of the day, although he had gone through the resumes, I left him. He said there were definitely some interesting characters in the group, and it might be interesting to interview some of them, if nothing else, just for the entertainment value. I told him to go for it, then said I’d call him later, as we were going to have a meeting with the guys and bring them up to date. Greer said that was a wise idea.
Jake and I got hugs from several of our guys, excited we were back and anxious to hear the news about our future. I tried to put on a positive face, telling them Jake and I were worn out from the meeting, but we’d get together with them a little later and tell them everything that happened. They were extremely anxious to hear. I noticed Dylan was working as the bar back again behind the bar. He seemed content at the time which pleased me.
I texted Jordan to see if he and Buzz might be coming over this evening. I got a text back saying they were on their way now, as a matter of fact, hoping I’d be back by now or soon. I texted him we had plenty to talk about. He said they’d be there in minutes.
Jake and I went into the office. We were alone. I hadn’t seen Thad, thinking he was probably at Cliff’s, which was okay for now, giving us some alone time with Jordan. Minutes later, Jordan came waltzing in with Buzz and gave us hugs. He was excited to hear the news, devastated when he heard the news.
“OMG, Josh, that’s the last thing I’d ever expected to hear you say today after your meeting. Wow. Unbelievable. Poor Stoney. I admit, I didn’t know him all that well, and, to tell you the truth, was a little intimidated around him, the few times I was near him. That’s horrible, just horrible. What in the world does that mean for us now?” he asked, concerned. I spent the next 20 minutes or so reassuring him that all was well and Stoney had planned out the transition while he was gone all this time. Jordan and Buzz were both dumbfounded. Jordan asked about Greer. I explained that Greer was still there and would be there with Stoney until the end. I suggested he call Greer sometime to him to let him know we all cared about him. I told Jordan, Greer was taking this pretty hard, as he could imagine. Jordan was mortified. Even Buzz, was shaken up.
“So how are you and Jake?” Jordan asked. I shrugged my shoulders, and Jake put his head in his hands.
“Stoney was Superman to both of us. I have to admit it hurts like hell. Still I have to admire him for the magic he worked with all of us, steering us and mentoring us to put together a team to handle business issues, while assuring our lifestyle would be preserved in the process, plus those of others that have yet to join us in the future. Stoney was a visionary, and this whole company, his legacy, is born out of love for all of us. Jake and I have had our moments, and I’m sure there’s more to come when the reality of everything finally hits our hearts and brains, but Stoney told us to go on and do what needs to be done, to continue to build and to bring those that help us be successful along with us. He was the catalyst and we are the process. We can’t let him down. I don’t know if we realize the extent of what he’s done for us and how it will affect our lives forever. We owe him so much,” I replied. Both Jordan and Buzz agreed, and said we never did realize the extent of what he set up for all of us. We took for granted that we were working for the man, as a job, and part of the team, but he was the man we wanted to please. His absence forced us to lead, for what we thought, was just the time he was gone, but his permanent absence was an even greater challenge, one he tried to prepare us for.
“What’s the prognosis?” Jordan asked, concerned. “Weeks, days?” he asked. I shook my head, unsure.
“The head nurse there at the Hospice said he didn’t expect him to be here much longer. He’s very weak. He had a hard time talking to us this morning. He’s not eating anymore. He is drinking water, but, as the nurse told us, he didn’t want to prolong the issue. They’re giving him a morphine drip to rid him of the pain, so he’s comfortable, but very weak,” I replied. Jordan shook his head in disbelief.
“What are you going to tell the guys?” he asked.
“The same thing I just told both of you. We each got packets Stoney had prepared outlining our basic duties and responsibilities, basically the same responsibilities we had before. We have our executive board with the four of us and then the full board with the rest of the guys. Hell, I never even got a chance to tell him about the new shareholders we just took on. I think he would have been proud of that. Oh, Jordan, we found out we now own a gay resort in Key West also, called the Pink Flamingo, if you can imagine that. Oh, and it’s clothing optional also. It’s a small resort, 20 rooms, I think. The rooms are really nice and it’s booked most of the entire year. Not sure how many years Stoney has owned it, but we need to move it into the corporation ASAP. The current operators, Murry and Ezra, are leaving in less than a month, so we’re going to have to find a manager. We will be hiring a part time operations manager for full time. He doesn’t want to manage the business financially, just the operations. I have some resumes of people interested and Greer may set up some interviews before he comes back to see if we can’t find someone to take over before our two old queens, that have run this thing forever, take off,” I informed him.
“Murry and Ezra, huh. Interesting. Sounds like a couple of characters,” Jordan replied.
“Nice guys, and they’ve probably seen a million dicks in their day. Oh, and the operations manager is a Roman godlike guy, tall and muscular, and has at least a 9”+ cock, thick too. He can shoot a load like you wouldn’t believe,” I informed them.
“Sounds like you may have had some personal experience in that exposition,” Jordan commented.
“Oh, we did. We stayed at the resort in the Presidential Suite. The damned room was like something from Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The bathroom was all marble with a huge glass shower and a sunken tub with marble columns. The resort looks like the rest of the architecture in Key West, a big Victorian home. Once you get through the lobby and out into the back courtyard area, clothing optional, that is, it’s a fantastic mecca of nudity and fun. Great pool and neat secluded hot tub, snack bar, steam room, and then a labyrinth type of dark room. I can imagine what goes on in there,” I explained. Jordan looked at Buzz.
“Sounds like we need to take a trip and check it out. How do you feel about running around naked with a lot of other naked guys, Buzz?” Jordan asked Buzz.
“Not sure, not having ever done, or even thought of doing, anything like that,” Buzz replied. Jake and I chuckled.
“Neither did Jordan until I took him to the nude beach in Ft. Lauderdale. You’re going to have to take Buzz there also,” I told Jordan.
“Not sure I want to. Someone might just run off with my man,” Jordan replied, then kissed Buzz.
Jordan and Buzz brought up to date, we decided we needed to meet with the other guys, and all headed upstairs.
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