The Coming of Josh

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Good comments. As you somewhat guessed, BC, not all the outcomes are predictable. In this next chapter you will find out just how Swain made out ending his relationship with Sheryl. I guess there was a little bit of everything involved in his dismissal of their relationship, but man did it do it in a very dramatic, but honest way. Let me know if you think this worked out the right way. I'm dying to know. So much fun writing that little episode. And, Josh finishes up getting Bryce taken care of. I hope you enjoy it. As you can guess, not everything I suggest as a way of handling problems through Josh is what actually happens and then some of it actually is. Oh well, that's the fun of this story.

I may not have another episode for you until next weekend. I have a loaded week this week without much time to write, but will get you the next one just as soon as I can. Like HF and most of you mentioned, there are a lot of things I have to resolve. Have a great week, guys. Huggs, FT

 

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Chapter 856 – One of Life’s Huge Embarrassing Moments

On my way to the office Tuesday morning, I got a text from Bryce saying he’d talked to his mother this morning, and probably wouldn’t have the POA until around 10:30 so he went ahead and went to work at the dorm. He said he’d be at my office around 10:30 if that was okay. He followed the message with a heart emoji. I sent him one back, telling him that would be fine and sent him a heart as well. He was becoming more special to me all the time.

Before I got to my office, I stopped by Jordan’s as I got off the elevator, anxious to see how Swain did and if he was still in one piece after telling Sheryl he wanted out of the engagement. “Well, tell me what happened. Inquiring minds want to know,” I told Jordan. He looked at me sadly.

“The shit really hit the fan last night, Josh. It was literally an ambush when he showed up at Sheryl’s home. Shortly after he got to the ‘so-called’ dinner party, they called me, and told me to join them also as they had a huge surprise for Swain that he knew nothing about. I wasn’t sure what the hell to do, so I did as requested, and showed up there not long after he got there. Sheryl cornered me in the kitchen before I got to see Swain, and told me they were getting married that night, and I needed to be there to be his best man. You could have knocked me over with a feather. She told me she couldn’t get him to agree on a date so they were just going to go ahead and get married last night then after they moved to New York they’d come back for a huge reception later. She said she and her maid of honor came up with this scheme hoping to get this behind them so they could move on with their lives together. She complained he was dragging his feet, and she needed to move because of her promotion. She told me he’d thank her for it later. Josh, you wouldn’t believe it, but the few friends were numerous close friends of the family, including Baxter, Swain’s boss. It was a surprise wedding that only Swain didn’t know about, or me either, because they were afraid I’d tip him off. I sure as hell would have tipped him off,” Jordan told me, then hugged me all of a sudden, still shaking from having to tell me this now.

“OMG, Jord, what the hell happened then? Tell me he didn’t go through with it. Please tell me the two of you bolted or something,” I begged.

“It was terrible. I mean the whole house was decorated and everything. I told Sheryl, in the kitchen this was not a good idea and would be traumatic for Swain as he liked everything planned out. He hates surprises. I told her this was not a good way to start off a marriage together. Again, she told me she had to take charge as he couldn’t get his ass in gear and she had to start her new promotion in another week. She said she was leaving the end of this week to her new apartment in NYC so she could start to work early next week. She said this was going to happen tonight and be done with. The reception could be sometime later which the two would return for a well-planned reception. Josh, I felt sick at my stomach. Even Sheryl asked me what was wrong as I looked pale. I told her I felt sick as I knew this was going to traumatize Swain. I just knew it. She said she thought she knew him better than me. If she only knew. I asked her if he knew about this yet. She said she just told him and he was extremely nervous about it, but didn’t say anything. She did say she told him she had called me to ask me to come stand him for him as his best man. I told her this was a big mistake. Then she got mad at me as if I didn’t know what I was talking about. I told her that Swain was steadfast against moving to New York, that he was afraid to live in that city and didn’t want to go. I told her he was going to talk to her tonight about not moving there and discuss what they should do, but he did not want to go. She got pissed and told me that was nonsense, and he was going whether he wanted to or not. I told her I felt she really needed to talk to him first as this was going to be a major disaster if she didn’t. She told me if I was really his friend, I needed to convince him he’d be fine there, as this was happening tonight whether he liked it or not. At least I tried to tell her.

“Did you get to talk to Swain before it all went down?” I had to ask, thinking this had turned into some kind of shotgun wedding at this point.

“Josh, when I finally saw Swain, he was shaking like a leaf as if he wanted to yell, ‘HELP!!!’. It was just awful,” Jordan replied still extremely nervous. “He told me I needed to find a way to get him the hell out of there. I didn’t know what to do. I really didn’t. I mean there was no dinner at first other than cocktails when I first got there. I think Swain was half drunk and I was on my way, but I needed to keep my head clear to figure out how to get us the hell out of there. Baxter even told Swain to take a couple of weeks off for the honeymoon, then he could come back and clean up any cases he was working on before he resigned the firm. Swain told Baxter he had a lot of important work to do, and couldn’t leave just yet. Baxter said he could work remote from New York and finish things up. He’d have one of the other junior guys take over his case load. Baxter patted him on the back and told him he was a lucky man. I almost puked.

“I’m sick at my stomach just listening to this as I’m on pins and needles to know if he’s married or not. Please tell me what happened after that, Jord. I need to know now,” I told him, anxious to get over the extreme nervousness I was feeling.

“It wasn’t pretty, Josh. Don’t know that either one of us did ourselves any favors last night in front of all those people. It was embarrassing as hell, but I was never so proud of Swain in all my life, and will be forever for what he did. I swear I thought he was in some kind of stupor, but he managed to come out of it. As they got everyone in place in the back yard where they had a trellis with roses all over and the minister standing at the front of the trellis, I was to take Swain up front. I was given the ring he was to place on Sheryl’s finger and everything. We both looked like drunken sailors it seemed like. I couldn’t get my feet to work right and neither could he. Shery’s father grabbed us both and practically dragged us down the aisle. Then he went back and brought his daughter under his arm and placed her hand in Swain’s. Then it happened. Swain fainted, then I had to pick him up and put him in a chair in front and revive him. They were yelling at me to stand him up to get the show going. Sheryl was making over him telling him sweetheart this and sweetheart that, making a fool out of herself. I told her I didn’t think this was going to work as he was traumatized. He couldn’t handle surprises like that. She asked me what the hell did I know about what he could handle and what he couldn’t as she was engaged to him and I was just a friend he had in law school. I rolled my eyes, but told her I knew him pretty damn well, well enough to know something like this would traumatize him. That just pissed her off at me, like I gave a shit at that point, but I was trying to be polite. A couple of guys picked him up and slung his arm around my shoulders for me to hold him up for the ceremony. I whispered in his ear, for the love of God, he did not have to go through with this. Then he kissed me on the cheek which everyone thought was so cute. I chuckled and made a joke that I wasn’t Sheryl as she was on the other side of him. I looked at the minister and told him that Swain was in no condition to get married right now. He needed time to get himself together and grasp the situation. Sheryl said nothing doing as she had the whole evening planned and he needed to stay on schedule. Then she told the minister to start the vows. When it came to ‘do you take Sheryl to be your lawful wedded wife?’ he didn’t answer. Sheryl got pissed and even kicked his shin, telling him to get his act together. He still had his arm around my shoulders. The minister asked the question again and this time he said a rather emphatic ‘NO’. Sheryl slapped him then and told him to get his shit together as she was tired of the game playing,” Jordan explained.

“Gees, Jord, how the hell did he get out of this or did he? You’re killing me here,” I told him.

“He turned around and looked at the crowd while I was still holding him, and said he could not marry Sheryl as he was in love with me. Then he kissed me on the lips very passionately for all the crowd to see. Sheryl fainted this time, I swear to God,” Jordan explained. I laughed out loud.

“OMG, what kind of fallout happened after that? Anyone try to shoot him?” I asked. Jordan chuckled.

“Oh, there were several that wanted to, even shoot us both. Swain had the balls, after he kissed me, to ask the minister if he could marry the two of us as he would definitely take me to be his lawfully wedded husband. That went over like a loud fart in church. The minister stormed off somewhere. All I remember after that is Sheryl’s father screaming at Swain, calling him a reprobate of the highest magnitude and to get the hell out of his sight and his life. I proceeded to walk him to my car and get the hell out of there. We heard some nasty comments as we made our way out for which I just smiled and kept on walking. Hell, I was happy it was finally over and what a way to get the message across. Couldn’t have planned what happened in a million years. Can’t wait to see what the society page of the newspaper has to say about this event,” Jordan chided.

“That should be interesting. I wonder if Clay picked up any of that for the late news. Uh, do you know if Baxter was pissed or not? Any indication as to how he felt about what happened? Do you think Swain still has a job?” I asked. Jordan chuckled.

 

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Chapter 856 - B

“You know, the old fart surprised me. He actually slapped Swain on the back and told him at least he was an honest man, and for that he really respected him. Then he said he knew they’d never be happy together as Sheryl was a spoiled bitch if there ever was one. He was happy for Swain to get the hell out of that situation. I think Swain is fine. He’s sleeping right now. I called Nate on the way home and asked him if Hunter could prescribe some kind of a sedative to relax him and let him sleep it off, but he was full of alcohol at the moment. Hunter and Nate came over and Hunter checked him out then gave him something that put him out. Hell, I think he’s still out. I’m going to check on him here in a couple of hours. What a night, Josh. We didn’t dream of anything like this when we talked yesterday. Subconsciously, I think Swain knew what he really needed to do. Like you said, honesty was the best policy. He couldn’t have been more honest about it than he was last night in front of scads of witnesses. In a way it kind of serves her right in that she wouldn’t listen to me when I told her it wouldn’t work. She drove it to the point of her utter embarrassment. It didn’t have to go down that way. I couldn’t stop her though. She was hell bent on making that wedding happen last night. Oh well, it’s all over now and I have him for keeps. We won’t forget that experience in a million years,” Jordan professed. I had to hug him again.

“And Swain told the world he was in love with you and kissed you in front of all those witnesses. Got to love him for that,” I chided.

Just then Nate walked in. “How’s our boy this morning?” Nate asked. Jordan said he was still sleeping but at least he was breathing. “That boy had a bucket of balls last night for what he did. Damn, that had to be exciting. Wish Hunter and I could have been there to see it. Can’t make things like that up, not in a million years,” Nate said smiling from ear to ear. He was right about that. “Jordan, get the hell out of here and go check on Swain. Crawl into bed with him and show some him some hot passion. That boy literally told the world he was in love with you last night throwing everything to the wind to profess his love for you. You couldn’t ask for a deeper profession of love than what he gave you last night. He’s an amazing guy for sure, one you need to love forever,” Nate told Jordan. Jordan hugged Nate, then looked at me. I told him to get the hell out of here and do what Nate said. I got hugged again and even kissed. I told him to save the kiss for Swain. He chuckled then left.

“That was one hell of a story,” I told Nate. Nate said he couldn’t believe it when he heard it last night. He said he and Hunter went over to get Swain’s car last night from Sheryl’s house before any damage was done to it. Nate said the party was still going on, but he was sure it was very strange after what happened. “Oh, would I have loved to be a fly on the wall of that party. I just wonder what the fallout will be from all of this. We may have to circle the wagons around Jordan and Swain until this blows over. Does Buzz and Hudson know what happened or were they there when you and Hunter got there?” I asked.

“Oh, they got a huge kick out of what happened. They cracked up as did Hunter and me. We had a few drinks after that while Swain slept peacefully. We’ll probably drop in again tonight to make sure he’s okay. Hunter wants to check on him again. I wonder if he remembers any of it. That’s too good to forget, so I’m hoping he does,” Nate replied. “Oh, by the way, how’d you make out with the POA last night talking to Bryce’s parents?” Nate asked.

“Well, they’re still trying to wrap their heads around how this is going to work, but the POA is in the works. I’m hoping to have that back by 10:30 this morning if you want to finalize it for Cliff to get started with the rest. Speaking of which, I need to talk to Cliff about something else. I’ll call you when Bryce gets here after he gets the email from his parents,” I told Nate. He gave me one last hug, chuckling, making me chuckle too at Swain’s coming out party.

I got to my office and called Cliff, telling him what I expected from Bryce’s parents this morning. He asked how our conversation went with the parents and if everything was a go. I told him it was, but they were still very much confused. I told him I had to get hold of the bank down there to see what the payoff of the mortgage was. Cliff said he had the bank’s information and the loan number and would give them a call and arrange for payment to be delivered whenever I arrived there to pay it off and close it out. I told him I appreciated that and was sure the bank would also. I told Cliff to be sure and tell the bank to lay off the parents as it was a done deal. He said he would enjoy relaying that message.

“Oh, and no one seems to care what vehicle we lease them, but see if you can find a blue Ford Explorer or a Jeep Grand Cherokee fully loaded for the family. Either one is fine as long as they can have it there at the airport when we arrive, possibly Thursday. I have to check with Dale and Cam to see if they can get us there that day,” I told Cliff. Cliff said he was on it.

I got a call from Mal telling me that Kyle and his crew just got there and materials had already been delivered. He told me that he had a few of the guest rooms set up for them to stay and was arranging food from the CNB for them along with some beer for after hours. I thanked him for all his hospitality.

“Now, just when are you coming over to check this stuff out?” he asked. I told him I might be over tomorrow as that was about the only day I had left this week that I knew of. “Well, let’s make time for us to slip away, like I need to show you some things around the ranch. I’ll figure something out, but don’t go and get yourself into things you don’t have time for the two of us to tangle,” Mal told me. I told him I would try, but then I wasn’t sure. “Oh, Josh, I need this in the worst way. Please help me out here,” he practically begged. I told him I’d try. “That’s all I need. We’ll make that happen,” he said, then told me he loved me and would see me tomorrow and to call him on our way.

I called Dale to see what he had going on this week. “Dale, buddy, I need to get to the City tomorrow so can either you, Cam or Greyson get my ass over there and back tomorrow in the same day?” I asked. Dale said it wouldn’t be a problem as one of them could get me there, wanting to know if I was the only one. I told him I wasn’t sure, but we could probably take the 310 as I wasn’t expecting a crowd. “And, Thursday, I need to get to a small town in the Southeast corner of the state called Spruce. Are you familiar with that town?” I asked. He said he’d look it up but they had a charter on Thursday and would any other day work for me. I told him it was rather urgent that I get there on Thursday and Bryce would be going with me.

“I see where it is, and it’s not far off the route of where we’re going on beyond that. We could drop down and let you two off and then continue on from there. There are only two passengers going in the King that day so we have plenty of room. When are you coming back?” he asked. I told him probably later that afternoon if that worked for him. “Got some weather moving in that day, but don’t know for sure if it’s of any consequence. We’ll have to watch it. I’ll see what I can work out. It’s about a one-and-a-half-hour flight from here then we’re going another hour and a half from there. Departure time is 10:00. Are you cool with that?” he asked. I told him beggars couldn’t be choosers so I was fine with that. “Hell, you’re the boss, but the charter has a meeting that afternoon, so we need to leave pretty close to that time. I told him we’d be there in plenty of time. “Oh, and if you get a chance you might want to come out and meet our two new interns that will be helping manage the airport for Cam and me when we sky your ass around the Heavens or down to Key West. They seem like decent guys. They’re a little nervous but kind of cute in a way. I’m sure you’d enjoy meeting them and they need to get to know you also because of all the stuff we do for SE,” Dale informed me. I told him I’d try to get out there to meet them later today if possible. He said that’d be great.

I got a call from the lobby guard saying that Bryce was there to see me. I told the guard to tell Bryce to go to the third elevator and I’d send it to him to fetch him. He chuckled, but then explained to Bryce what I was doing. I met Bryce at the elevator when he stepped off.

“Wow, this is quite a place, Josh. I’ve never been in this building before. Nice digs, I have to say,” he commented. “I like the remote controlled elevator too. Neat tool.”

“I control access to the elevator and all the security in the building with my phone. Everyone has certain security access throughout the building with their phones. Garth set all that up. He is kind of a genius in that area, I have to say,” I replied. Bryce was blown away at the technology. He was even more blown away when he saw my office saying it was beautiful and he was loving the desk. “That was Stoney’s desk, and it has so much stuff in it, including Lord knows how many more surprises we haven’t found yet. I’m still looking through it when I have time which isn’t much lately. I just know we haven’t found all its secrets yet. I’m almost afraid to look deeper, but it’s a beautiful desk for sure. I got both of us some coffee and we sat in front of my desk in my guest chairs where I liked to sit and talk to people rather than behind my desk. I felt it was more personal that way.

“I just got an email from Mom where she had their signatures notarized and emailed the document back to me. Do you have somewhere we can print it off?” he asked.

 

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Chapter 856 - C

“Get on my laptop and sign onto your email, Bryce. We can print anything from my laptop which communicates with the printer,” I told him. He seemed reluctant. “Just sit in my chair behind the desk and sign into your email and then we can print it,” I repeated.

“I don’t feel right sitting in your chair at your beautiful desk, Josh. It just doesn’t feel like something I should do,” he said reluctantly. I rolled my eyes.

“Hey, it’s not like we’re strangers and don’t know each other well enough. I’ve had your dick in my mouth and my finger up your asshole. You’ve had your finger up my asshole and been dick-slapped with my dick and balls. I’m pretty sure we know each other well enough by now for you to sit in my chair. What do you think?” I chided, making him chuckle.

“Well, when you put it that way, I guess it’s okay,” Bryce replied with a huge smile. I shook my head at him as he got up to go sit in my chair to use my laptop to sign into his email. “Wow, this makes one feel kind of important,” he said as he sat down and started to bring up his email on my laptop.

“I have to say, you look pretty damn good sitting in that chair behind that desk. This could be you someday, you never know,” I teased. He gave me a strange look. “Just saying. At least you could possibly have an office in the executive suite someday. We have plenty of room to expand on this floor,” I teased.

“I’m just grateful you’re saving my ass for the moment, Josh. I couldn’t begin to ask for more,” he replied as he typed away.

“And a cute ass it is, very well worth saving,” I teased, making him smile and shake his head at me.

“Got it, now how do I print it. I went to lean over his shoulder, my cheek almost pressed against his, then recognized the icon to print the email. I clicked the mouse and the printer behind my desk on my credenza came to life. Moments later we had the POA document. I grabbed the POA, then called Nate to tell him we had it. Moments later he came over and grabbed the document. I introduced Bryce to Nate.

“So this is the young man you’re helping out here,” Nate said shaking hands with Bryce. I told Nate, he was the one. “You’re very fortunate to have such a generous friend in Josh here. You couldn’t have a better one which is what we all think around this place,” Nate told him. Bryce told him he was definitely right about that. Nate had Bryce sign the POA also while he was still sitting at my desk, then Nate notarized his signature. Nate said he was going to need me to sign something also, but would have me do that later. “Okay, that’s all Cliff and I need, Bryce. You are well on your way to making all the magic happen. Congratulations,” Nate said, then shook Bryce’s hand again. Bryce thanked him again also. Nate took off saying he called Cliff to come up and meet Bryce. Moments later, Cliff arrived.

“Bryce, so glad to finally meet you, buddy. Josh has told us some great things about you,” Cliff told Bryce as he shook his hand. Cliff gave me a hug which didn’t go unnoticed by Bryce.

“I really appreciate whatever you’re doing on behalf of me and my family, Cliff. I honestly don’t know what to say other than you all are lifesavers for sure, and I will forever be in your debt,” Bryce commented.

“Well not forever, but for a few years anyway in Josh’s debt, but he can handle it so it’s no biggie when it comes to taking care of the friends that matter to him. You’re just lucky to have Josh as a close friend. But then, we all are for sure. We wouldn’t be here today without him, I have to say,” Cliff replied. Bryce seemed a little overwhelmed, but hung in there. Okay, here is a VISA card for your mother to use for anything she needs according to the parameters Josh set up for you. It has a $20,000 limit so don’t go over that in a month’s time if you can help it. If you need more, just tell Josh and I can adjust the limit fast enough so that’s not a problem. I’m working on setting up a Venmo account also so you or your mother can Venmo money if necessary for anything you can’t use a VISA card for which isn’t much these days. Whatever you Venmo will be relieved from an account it’s tied to, and money will automatically appear in that account to cover the transfer of funds. You don’t have to worry about what kind of balance is in that account. I think there is a limit as to how much you can Venmo someone so that limit kicks in before anything else. If you need more for an emergency, call Josh and he can let me know how much to set you up with or have the account bill us directly,” Cliff explained.

“I really don’t know what to say, but the amounts on the VISA card will be minimal each month, and I don’t think we’ll be doing any Venmo, but thanks anyway. Where does the money come from, if I might ask?” Bryce asked. Cliff looked at me and I looked at him.

“It’s a sweep account that normally doesn’t have any money in the account unless it is billed some amount. Then the bank automatically covers it and sweeps money from other accounts into this account to cover what was spent,” Cliff explained, which confused Bryce even more.

“I get the mechanics, but the funds have to come from some account to cover the money spent and where do those funds come from?” Bryce asked. Cliff looked at me again.

“It’s a long crazy process, Bryce, just know you’re covered. Don’t worry about the other. It’s all legit, I swear,” I told him. Bryce wasn’t sure, but didn’t ask any more questions.

“Well okay, I’m going to get the refinancing of the mortgage started then I’ll be in touch for you to sign it when it’s complete, Bryce. You can sign on behalf of our parents with the Power of Attorney you signed this morning. We’re good. Oh, and, Josh, and Bryce, we found a loaded new Ford Explorer, blue in color with all the bells and whistles on it for your parents, Bryce. The representative of the dealer will have it at the airport on Thursday morning for you when you arrive. Bryce, you can sign the lease at that time and Josh, you’ll have to sign also since the monthly lease will be billed to us,” Cliff stated.

“OMG, you didn’t,” Bryce said looking at me. I smiled from ear to ear.

“Sorry, I couldn’t help myself, and besides, I told your mother it was coming to her, and I’d never lie to someone’s mother. Not going to happen,” I replied. Bryce hugged me with tears in his eyes. “Hey, you get to be the first one to drive it also. Should be fun,” I chided. I didn’t think he was ever going to let me go.

“Oh, one more thing, Bryce,” Cliff said causing Bryce to let me go from his big hug. “I talked to your parent’s bank this morning, and told them they’d be paid off in full on Thursday. I am wiring the funds tomorrow so they will be there when you two go to the bank on Thursday. I had the loan number and everything so all should be well with those folks. I swear the guy about shit himself when I told him what we were doing, but he seemed happy they were getting their money. You might want to rub it in on him some when you get there and see him face to face,” Cliff suggested. Anything else you need before I go back to work and make some more money for the company?” Cliff asked. I swear, Bryce actually hugged Cliff. “Oh, I like this guy more and more, Josh,” Cliff commented as they finished the hug. “You guys have a great time on Thursday. It’s going to be Christmas morning at Bryce’s house for sure,” Cliff said then saw himself out.

Bryce immediately hugged me again and then kissed me on the lips, holding my head in his hands. “I don’t know how I came to deserve you as a close friend, Josh, but I am so grateful that you care about me like you do. I can’t love you enough for your caring and thoughtfulness. I’m just blown away,” he told me, then kissed me again.

“Hey, you deserved all our care and friendship, Bryce. You’re with great friends now who take care of each other and watch each other’s backs. You’ll do the same thing for someone else someday, mark my word. Don’t forget to pay it forward,” I told him. He said he never would and would welcome the opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life when he could. “Hey, that could be anytime. It isn’t always money that’s involved. Just being a good friend and listener helps also. Just sense a need of someone and try to fill it. That usually works well,” I told him.

“You have made a significant difference in my life now Josh. I understand so much more about friendship, brotherhood and the need to help others in need. I will pledge to be a disciple of yours as you have taught me so much about life in such a short time. The more I’m around you, the better person in this world I will be. Don’t ever stop teaching me the great things you know. I want to learn. I swear I do,” he told me. We hugged for a bit then I asked him if he was ready for lunch. I told him about our senior staff meeting we had at lunch and it would be nice for him to meet all the guys that attended. He knew some of them, but not all of them. He asked if it was okay if he attended or was it a confidential meeting. “Hey, you’re with me so you’re more than welcome to attend. Let’s get our asses over there before they start without us,” I chided. He chuckled, saying he was with me all the way.

 

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Chapter 856 - D

At the luncheon, I introduced Bryce to Taylor, Ken and Jordan. He had met Nate already. Lat wasn’t there as he had to meet with the law school dean to discuss this class he wanted Lat to teach. Bryce knew Jake, Blake, Will and Logan, so they were familiar to him. At the luncheon meeting, we discussed the schedule for the rest of the week. I told them I would be in the City tomorrow and then in the southeastern part of the state on some personal business on Thursday. Friday would be the preparation for the opening of the dorm for an open house on Friday night. We would still plan on Gay Night on Saturday night and the swim party on Sunday if everything was in great shape at the dorm for the students arriving starting Tuesday. I talked about the Bunkhouse construction which I was going to see tomorrow while I was in the City. Bryce wasn’t sure what that was all about, but I told him he didn’t need to know as it wouldn’t make any sense to him being straight. He just looked at me and smiled thinking it was a Gay thing, which it definitely was.

Lunch over, I had Jake take Bryce back to the dorm project with him and Blake. I invited Bryce to join us for beer-thirty if he wanted to this evening. He said he might just do that.

Once back at the office I had a visit from Cal again who gave me a hug and a kiss. “So now what do you need?” I asked his smiling face.

“I would say your dick up my ass, but I know you’re busy. Still, I wanted to brief you on your new friend, Niki in Key West. Josh, I do need your help in the worst way. New intel shows, which I confirmed with your buddy Greg, that the Gulfstream is arriving again in a couple of days with more young men. Greg told me, according to the manifest and arrival time he received, there were six more young men arriving in Key West but the plane was going to be staying there for a week instead of just dropping off and picking up. They’ve never done that before so something is up. I would love to have you down there sometime next week and take Nikolov up on his offer for you to visit him to see what all goes on in the Southern Pointe mansion of his. Something isn’t right, it just isn’t,” Cal told me.

“So what does the Miami Bureau have to say about the change of venue?” I asked. Cal shook his head.

“Nothing, not a damn thing. They don’t give a rat’s ass about what he does down there, but I’m telling you, I sense fowl play. I just know something isn’t right. This is the first time they’ve changed their normal routine. Why would they bring more young men into the country than they usually do?” he asked. I looked clueless. Cal smiled. “I swear they’re making money off these guys somehow, someway. We just have to know what they’re up to,” Cal said rather concerned.

“Cal, say they are. How am I supposed to find out what the hell they’re doing?” I asked. He sighed.

“Maybe you could talk to one of the boys privately and see what the hell he knows,” Cal suggested. I laughed.

“Cal, they only speak Russian. I have no idea what the hell they could say to me without an interpreter. How am I going to sneak an interpreter into the complex with me to interview any of the boys with Nikolov there. I don’t really thing he’d be open to that kind of interview. I just don’t see that happening. Neither Tyler or I speak Russian and there isn’t enough time to teach us. Sure, we can go over there and have a beer with them, take a tour if that’s possible, but there won’t be much communication except with Nikolov. As far as we know, he’s the only one that speaks English. I just don’t see us finding out anything by dropping by for tea,” I commented. He chuckled.

“If it is just establishing an interest in getting to know them better. Nikolov reached out to you and Tyler for something. Just talking to him at his place might yield something of interest. Hell, if Tyler fucked him, that might give you an opportunity to reach out to one of the boys as to what goes on there. Josh, we need to try. These guys might be there against their will. We can’t let that go on right under our noses, especially when we have an opportunity to at least walk through the place and see if everyone seems happy. We have to try,” Cal urged.

“Do you realize how much we have going on right now here in Uni, and I have a personal thing to take care of for one of our brothers on Thursday which will take most of the day. Now you want me to go back to Key West and schmooze some Ruskie, possibly have one of my dearest friends that I love, fuck the dude while I’m there. Gees, Cal how crass can you be?” I asked.

“Hey, I’d do about anything in the pursuit of justice or possibly saving another’s life. Josh, I wouldn’t ask if this wasn’t important. I’m serious here. Truthfully, I’m as serious as a heart attack. Something is going on with these boys, I just know it,” Cal stated. “ wouldn’t ask it if it wasn’t important and somewhat serious. I’m just afraid these boys are being forced to do things they wouldn’t normally do and we need to try to help them. That’s all I’m asking. Hey, I’ll even pay for the trip down there and back. I’ll even go with you, but if Niki sees me he’ll know the Feds are on to him so I can’t be seen with you by him at all. It would be better if I didn’t go at all, but that’s up to you. Come on, what do you say? Free trip down there to check on business, maybe have some fun with your old boyfriend or some new friends, possibly even a Russian boy. Can’t be an all bad trip,” Cal stated.

“Damn you, Cal. I had my next week all planned out and now you want to screw it up. I’ll think about it, but I’m not guaranteeing anything,” I told him. He grabbed me and hugged me tightly, telling me I was the best. “Don’t overdo it or I might refuse to go,” I told him right before he kissed me on the lips. “Back off, Cal. I didn’t agree to anything yet,” I reminded him.

“I’ll plan on you being there then. Just let me know when. I can go or not go, whatever you think,” Cal commented.

“Probably better if you didn’t go so no one can sense anything is strange. You just look strange when you’re around me,” I teased. He shook his head at me, but said it was my decision. “If you think there is a chance in hell someone might see you with me then I have absolutely no leverage as far as meeting with Nikolov and asking him questions. I’m sure if he’s up to something nefarious, these guys cam smell a fed a mile away. If he happens to check to see who comes with me on the plane even and has any suspicion you could be a fed, then we’re nowhere with him. It’s best I go alone or have one of my guys go with me, but it will be just Tyler and me who pay him a visit at Southern Pointe. I don’t want to spook him or rattle him in any way or the trip is worthless,” I told Cal.

“I agree. He could be checking on who you associate with on the island. Obviously, he knows your Greg guy at the airport, and he knows Tyler, Benji and the crew there, but anyone else he sees you with might make him suspicious unless he’s seen you with them before when you were just there conducting business. Okay, have it your way and I’ll stay home. But I was kind of hoping maybe the two of us could have a little loving time together,” Cal chided. I rolled my eyes.

“I have too many invitations for that when I’m down there anymore, Cal. That would be very hard to work in, not that I’m opposed to it, but it would be difficult,” I replied. Cal looked sad. I gave him a hug, but told him I was sure that Forest would take good care of him. He said he had no doubt, then gave me a hug. “I’ll let you know when I can make it down there next week. What day is the plane coming in?” I asked.

“As far as I know it’s coming in Monday, but you can double check that with your buddy Greg. He’s the one that told me,” Cal replied. I told him I would. He told me he’d see me later and we’d talk more before I left. I told him we’d probably see him and Forest at the open house for the dorm open house if they were planning on coming. He smiled.

“We’ll be there, just not together. At least we won’t be coming together. We might just happen to meet up there and strike up a conversation as if we haven’t seen one another since the brewery open house, but we won’t be there as a couple. You didn’t really think we would be, did you?” Cal teased. I told him one day I expected that to happen. “I can only dream about that, Josh. Anyway, I’ll talk to you soon. Go do what you have to do, but be sure and plan on being in Key West next week, please. If there is anything to see, I know you’ll pick up on it,” Cal informed me. I just smiled.

 

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Chapter 856 - E

Before heading to the airport, I stopped in to see Jordan to ask how Swain was doing. Jordan was smiling. “Oh, he’s doing much better now that he’s completely unburdened by his fiancé. His phone has been burning up with vulgar messages from that she-devil that once was the love of his life. He refuses to listen to them, but he gave me his phone and told me to have fun. I didn’t know women could be that nasty when they cuss. Wow, that is one pissed off bitch for sure. When I gave him his phone back, I told him none of the messages were worth listening to. If she really loved him, you’d have thought she would want to meet him and talk things through, maybe even have some sympathy for him and try to relate with what he’s been going through for the last several weeks. Nope, she wants revenge. According to her, no one can embarrass her to the extreme she was embarrassed last night and get away with it. She’s demanding a full apology and an explanation as to how this could possibly happen. Oh, and get this, she thinks his being in love with me is a lie just to get out of the marriage and having to move to New York with her. She thinks it was all an act. I mean the way he kissed me last night, I pretty much thought everyone believed it was real. I sure as hell felt it. That was my Swain for sure. He didn’t pull any punches either. I think even Baxter got a kick out of that. I asked Swain if he called in sick today. He said when he finally woke up he did. He said his administrative assistant chuckled when he told her he was sick today. She told him she was sure he was and may be for a few more days if he was smart. He didn’t know if that meant that Baxter was pissed or what. He didn’t seem pissed when he patted Swain on the back as we left and told him he made the right move. I don’t know, Josh, it was so crazy. I still can’t believe it was real, but I was right in the middle of it, heard every word and saw all the witnesses. That was a scene I will never forget the rest of my life for sure,” Jordan told me. I patted him on the back.

“You do really love him, right?” I had to ask. Jordan chuckled, telling me with all his heart he did, and he was glad he was there to support Swain last night after Sheryl double crossed him. Jordan said that was pure evil to do a man like that, surprise him like she did. “Got to agree with you on that. But, on the other hand if he truly loved her, he might have thought that was the greatest surprise ever,” I replied.

“Now, you’re thinking like a straight guy, Josh. You brought me back from the edge of unhappiness for the rest of my life, and I brought Swain back from that edge also. Yes, we love each other. I think we felt that way in law school but we all were afraid to admit it. For some fucked up reason we all thought we could put all the intense sex we had between us behind us and go forth and be normal heterosexual lawyers and learn to subside in the right circles and climb the ladders to partnerships with wives and kids thinking everything would be just peachy. Well, that was a hell of a mistake to think anything like that could have been possible. You made me realize that quickly, but it took more work with Swain. We just aren’t wired that way. Our dicks were meant for male assholes sharing love between one another in the most intimate and intense ways. Swain admitted that the sex we had between us was a thousand times hotter than what he and Sheryl had. He said he could usually handle it okay, but there were times he had to think about drilling my hole to get him off while fucking Sheryl. I told him I felt sorry for him having to do that. He said they got along okay as friends and supporting one another for the most part, but she had her dreams, and he didn’t like where that was going. But with me gone out of his life, he resigned himself to the fact he needed to play the part of a loving husband. I even asked him how long he thought he could last like that. He told me, had he not found me again, he didn’t give it all that long, maybe two or possibly three years and they would have drifted apart. Then he didn’t know what he might do after that, whether he could continue to be straight or not. Don’t have to worry about that now as he couldn’t be happier,” Jordan told me. I had to chuckle.

“Wow, you must have made a hell of an impression on him in law school, Jord. Your study breaks must have been something else,” I commented. He smiled and chuckled thinking back to those days.

“Josh, I swear the three of us at times would just cover ourselves in cum we would fuck and fuck and fuck. Then we might clean up a little and do it all over again as if our cocks, balls and asses could never get enough. I’m not telling you anything because I’m sure you’re there right now where I was a few years ago. We had much more staying power back then. Remarkably, we still have a lot of staying power now. I hope that continues to work for us, but I’m sure it will. Oh, Buzz and Hudson want the movie rights to what happened last night. They said that had to be an Oscar winning performance. Thinking back, it kind of was. I’m still trying to remember things as it all happened so fast. I just remember the looks on some of their faces when he said he wouldn’t marry her to the minister, but he’d marry me instead. Wow, the look on that dude was priceless. I think Sheryl’s dad had to be held back from trying to strangle Swain for ruining this well-planned surprise wedding more than the marriage being called off. I think her mother fainted. Swain was about half out of it, so I don’t think he knew or cared what he said or did after that. He was just happy I held him in my arms. Wow, that was quite the show for sure,” Jordan said, still thinking about the craziness he and Swain created, somewhat proudly, I began to think.

“Had Swain had any gay experiences in his undergraduate years of college or did you just ravage him beyond belief when you were in law school?” I asked. Jordan smiled.

“Ah, I think he said he had a couple of hookups but he was scared that someone might find out he had prurient interests in boys, so he was very careful, and didn’t do much back then. He said he couldn’t tell who was interested in doing anything unless they made the first moves. He thought some possibly were, but he was just too scared to make the first move. In retrospect, he said he missed out on a lot of opportunities for some great sex, but then he brags how he made up for that quickly when he met me and Everette. Poor Everette, would he just love to hear what happened to the two of us last night. He’d probably say we deserved all the embarrassment we got, and will continue to get, because we brought it on ourselves for not holding the pact we made. In reality, I bet he’s jealous as hell. I swear if Swain and I ever got him alone, naked and fucked him good, he’d never be straight again. We can never let that happen, and don’t need to because Swain and I have each other now. At least we’re happy. That is, once all the fallout is over. Don’t know what that’s going to be like. I’ll have to get a copy of the paper and see if there was any mention of the incident. Come to think about it, there was a photographer there so Lord only knows what he got pictures of. It could be embarrassing, Josh, just to give you fair warning,” Jordan chided.

“Hey, maybe you made the headlines last night in the slow news town after the big cartel takedown. Might give the citizens something to smile about for once,” I teased. Jordan shook his head. “Oh well, let me know if anything else crazy happens as I need to head out to the airport and see these two new interns that Dale and Cam are grooming for managing the airport. I’ll see you in the morning, unless you need me before then, but you have my number,” I told him. He grabbed me and gave me another hug then a nice kiss, telling me to have fun.

I chuckled a lot thinking about Jordan’s story on the way to the airport. The whole thing literally blew my mind. I realized that I didn’t get a chance to tell the guys about it yet, not even Jake. I figured beer-thirty would be an interesting experience tonight for sure.

Dale, Greyson and Cam were there at the airport office when I got there. I got hugs from all three of them. Dale said that Greyson would take me to the City in the morning as he thought he should probably get over there to do some work himself. He told me I was flying left seat tomorrow, again, which gave me a little thrill. Dale told me I was beginning to get the hang of it, and we needed to formalize this training to count towards a private certificate. I told him I thought he was getting ahead of himself as I trusted all three of them way before I’d trust myself, although it was kind of fun and damned interesting. I told them I didn’t want to work them out of a job anyway. They said as busy as I’d kept them, they almost needed me to. I told them that would never happen as we’d just hire more pilots, but they were staying put and with me. Greyson agreed.

“Have you thought anymore about moving to the City, Greyson?” I asked. He smiled.

“Thought about it a lot, Josh, and need to make that happen. I think once Dale and Cam get these two newbies up and running, I’ll be able to do that. In the meantime, when you’re not traveling and Dale and Cam are here, I’ll be able to spend more time over in the City. The accommodations at Stoney’s house are pretty damn nice since you offered,” Greyson told me.

“Damn right they are. You might as well stay in the master suite, although any of the bedrooms are nice and they all have their own bathrooms. It’s like a house full of master suites, but Stoney’s is definitely the nicest. Don’t know how much time you’ll get to spend there, but I’m sure Malachi will be good company for you if you need someone to pal around with,” I suggested.

 

[funtimes]

Chapter 856 - F

“He seems to be a great guy, like you said, Josh. Don’t know how much time he’ll have to pal around though as I heard he’s really tight with his girlfriend and she’s a real looker from the way he described her,” Greyson commented. I chuckled.

“She is that, but I think Mal likes hanging with the guys more and drinking beer and palling around. He’s afraid he’s going to get pussy whipped if he spends too much time with her, and he doesn’t want any part of that. I don’t think you’ll have any problems getting as much of his time as you might want or need, believe me,” I replied. Greyson smiled, telling me that was interesting to know, but he didn’t want to interfere with Mal’s relationship with his girl. I assured him that would probably never happen, but we’d see him tomorrow again anyway. “So where are these two newbies you guys hired to train?” I asked. Dale said he had them in the hangar cleaning one of the King Airs, showing them how to take care of the interiors of the planes but to stay the hell out of the cockpits. I had to laugh at that.

We walked out to the hangar. Dale hollered for the two newbies to come out of the King Air and ‘meet the boss’, as he put it. The two came down the stairs one behind the other. One was a taller dark-haired guy, a little on the skinny side and the other was a dirty blonde-haired guy about Dale’s size just a hair smaller than me. Both looked nice and professional. They had shorts and t-shirts on since they were cleaning. I could see a hint of pecs on the blonde boy but not much on the taller dark-haired boy. Neither of their crotches showed any bulges to my disappointment, but that didn’t mean there weren’t nice cocks under those shorts. Only time would tell as we got to know them, I thought to myself.

“Guys, this is Josh, our CEO of Stoney Enterprises which owns Stoney Aviation. Josh, this is Mike and Dan,” Dale said introducing Mike as the dark haired boy and Dan as the dirty blonde haired boy. I shook hands with both, telling them it was a pleasure to meet them and looked forward to working with them. “So to give you an idea of how this works, you guys work for Cam and me. We work for Greyson who manages Stoney Aviation, and also work directly for Josh as his corporate pilots which is why you guys are here to spell us. Greyson is working into managing all Stoney Aviation entities and reports to Tom and James who were running the day to day operations of Stoney Aviation, but we’re getting too large and they fly jets and buy aircraft also, so Greyson is going to manage all the day to day aspects of Stoney Aviation. Tom and James report to Josh, but he likes to talk to and work with all of us just so you know, so don’t be afraid to talk to him and tell him what you think about anything as he’s taught us to share our thoughts which only makes us stronger as a company. Oh, and Stoney Enterprises owns the CNB here in town so you can have beer there. All company employees get their beer free there. Therefore, the beer is on Josh. I’ll get you guys cards identifying you as part of our overall team,” Dale told them which made them smile at one another.

“We liked what you told us about all the holdings Stoney Enterprises has in all the different places. It seems like there are all kinds of opportunities in this company if we do well and stick with it,” Dan commented.

“That was kind of what made this job sound so interesting,” Mike added. “Dale told us about how fast the company was growing everywhere including the new Key West, Florida division which would be great to see some time. Starting out at a smaller airport would be great for our careers and it kind of sounds like cutting our teeth here will give us an advantage moving up to larger airport facilities. They way you guys are growing, it won’t take long from what it sounds like,” Mike commented.

“Hey, the skies the limit so if you see an opportunity somewhere else in the company you’re interested in and think you might be able to handle, let us know as they come at us somewhat frequently. Isn’t that right, Greyson?” I asked. He smiled.

“I’ve told them that already. Not long ago I was just managing the airport here for the University and needing aircraft for charters. You guys domiciled your 310 here at first then two King Airs. I trained Dale for his certificates and he trained Cam. Our charter work continues to grow. Now you guys grabbed me to manage the whole Stoney Aviation department. Things move fast around here, I have to say. Guys, if Josh likes what you do and the way you work, you’re going to have all kinds of opportunities. He adopted Dale and Cam and paid for their training so he could have two great pilots to fly him around. In no time at all they were flying King Airs. In the not-too-distant future, they will be flying Citation jets, I have a strong feeling as Josh needs to get back and forth between here and Key West more often now with the two resorts he has down there, a beautiful refurbished hotel and a new CNB there that’s doing all kinds of business. Plus there are two CNB type places we own in Ft. Lauderdale also he hasn’t been to in a while. Don’t think you’ve been to San Diego lately either where we have another CNB type business there. We’re growing fast and with my help, Tom and James have more time to grow us even further in the aviation business. You guys manning the fort here will help us tremendously also. We can build this business here with flight training, charters, aircraft rentals, hangar rentals and T-hangars. We need to look at hosting an air show also sometime in the spring. That always gens up some additional interest in the airport and brings in new students for flying lessons. All kinds of things to think about,” Greyson explained.

“We’re definitely excited for sure, plus this gets us the accreditation we need to finish up our degrees in airport facilities management. Couldn’t ask for a better situation than this, Dan told us.

“Oh, since you two are now part of the team, if you’re not working on Friday night, we are having an open house at the new dormitory just off campus, Stoney Hall, which will be open to fall semester students next week. You two are welcome to join us. There will be beer and food and all kinds of people there. You can look around and grab some beer and food if you like,” I told them. They seemed kind of excited about that.

“How early do you want to go to the City in the morning, Greyson?” I asked. He said as early as I wanted to go, but it was up to me. He’d work around my schedule. “Is 9:00 early enough for you?” I asked. He said it was if it was for me. “9:00 it is then for the 310,” I replied. Greyson smiled.

“You’re good with a 10:00 departure on Thursday then for where you’re going?” Dale asked me again. I told him if that’s when his charter was leaving, we’d be there to go as we were just hitching a ride on that one. “Got some weather moving in that day so we’re going to have to watch it. I’m pretty sure we’re good to get you there, but it sounds kind of severe in the afternoon and most of the evening,” Dale warned me. “May have to lay over and come back the next morning just in case. You good with that?” he asked.

“We have to do what we have to do. I don’t want you guys in the skies with thunderstorms. We can always find a hotel for the night and come back when it’s safe. You guys just tell me what we need to do and we’ll do it,” I replied. That seemed to ease Dale’s mind.

“Oh, and I need to go back to Key West again next week, probably Tuesday and Wednesday or maybe Wednesday and Thursday, I’m not sure yet,” I mentioned to Dale. “I know Tom and James need to go down there sometime, but I’m not sure when they were planning on it. If they’re going, I could hitch a ride with them although I’m sure they’re not staying but a few hours knowing them and will have a charter there and on the way back. Dale, I guess you and Cam might plan on taking me next week then unless something changes,” I told them.

“Checking on Greg and the shuttle service?” Dale asked.

“Wish it was that simple, but it’s not. I have a more serious meeting for someone else, but we’ll see. I’m sure Greg is in great shape as I’ve talked to him already and they seem to be doing great so far,” I told him.

I told Dan and Mike it was a pleasure to meet them and would be seeing a lot more of them in the future, but not to be strangers and to stop in and have a beer sometime at the CNB. They said they would. Greyson, Dale and Cam walked me back to the office where I hugged them all, telling them I’d see them in the morning. I got patted on my ass as I turned to leave. That Dale was such a tease.

 

[Hlas]

Another fantastic chapter.
New beginning, new people, new adventures.


Cheers, HLas.

 

[Thanatos]

Well, Swain and Shirley's meeting was something else from whatever I thought could happen and if Swain is not into surprises as Jordan said, then that's exactly the worst kind luckily everything is kinda fine, I guess, and Swain is free from Sheryl and ready to love Jordan with all his heart

And while Bryce's situation is being solved, Cal asks for some sort of undercover (pun intended) mission into Nikolov's mansion
Even I feel it's not something to deal without extreme care, I can't wait to hear about all the things Josh has planned all around, in the city and at Bryce's and in Key West

As always, great work so keep it coming FT, keep it cumming

 

[highflyer99]

Wow, I loved how the Swain story played out! Great surprise, FT.

I'm really intrigued about what you might have in mind for our mysterious Russian, Niki. Really looking forward to Josh's next trip to Key West.

More please!
HF

 

[bigcannon]

Wow! Never saw that coming with the surprise wedding then Jordan and Swain screwing up Sheryl's plans. That was one hell of a surprise, something you never cease to amaze with. Now what happens. Is Sheryl going to leave him alone or just think he was drunk, pissed off because she didn't tell him about it ahead to time and maybe will re-schedule or are they done for sure? I guess we have to wait to find out. Jordan ended up in the middle of that mess.

I too am interested in what Josh will do to infiltrate Nikolov's cadre of hot boys to find out what is going on behind those mansion walls. Whatever it is, I'm sure it's crazy and Tyler and Josh will end up in the middle of it. Can't wait. Should be an interesting trip to Key West this time.

Sounds like Josh has Bryce taken care of. I wonder how his trip will be to Bryce's home town to meet his family. He has to meet his banker also.

Got a couple of newbies at the airport which should be interesting. I wonder how they'll fit in. Or will they fit in? Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be interesting.

So much still to come. I'm sure Mal is excited about Josh coming to the City. Look out. Can't wait for more, FT. Keep those fingers typing, FT. BC

 

[bs29697]

I too was pleasantly surprised with how Swain handled the surprise wedding Sheryl tried to spring on him. She didn't believe it when Swain said he loved Jordan and kissed him infront of her. I don't see the hostilities ending between Swain and Sheryl until she can leave him publicly.

I hope Josh tells Cal he will help find out what Niki is doing this one last time but he has a business to run not become an agent that's Cal's job.

I'm excited to meet Bryce's family and meet the banker just to read about the expressions he makes when a young man like Josh pays off the debt.

I can't wait for updates from Mal about the Bunkhouse.

I'm excited for the next installment.

Brian

 

[funtimes]

Well, it's been a crazy couple of days computer wise. My computer crashed and I had to replace it. I managed to cripple through and transfer files so I didn't lose anything luckily. Whew! I've been sweating bullets for two days trying to get back to normal. Still not there yet as things are a little different on Windows 11 that I have to get used to. I suppose I'll get there as long as I have a file manager. I was able to find it thankfully. It still looks a little funny, but i can get it to work at least.

So before all this happened you all were surprised at how Swain and Jordan handled Swain ending his engagement. Things are still up in the air and there are different opinions on whether Swain is really gay or just said he was and kissed Jordan as a prank because he was drunk and didn't want to get married. More on that in the next chapter. I'll try to keep plugging away, but bear with me as I struggle with a new PC. Don't like the new keyboard but I can use my old one. That part I can handle.

Enjoy the next chapter and I'll be back to you when I can. Have a great week. Huggs, FT

 

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Chapter 857 – An Interesting Interview and Inquiring Minds Wanted to Know

On my way back to the CNB from the airport, hoping to get there in time for beer-thirty to start, I couldn’t help but imagine what our two new airport managers/line boys looked like naked. I couldn’t detect much bulge at all, but then I’d known a lot of dudes with small bulges in their shorts that had large cocks and a nice set of balls. It all depended on what kind of underwear they wore and how their junk carried between their legs. Take Dylan for instance. He was nicely endowed but wore baggy boxers letting his low hangers hang low, unconfined or supported which showed little if any bulge in his shorts. I had a feeling Mike might be kind of like Dylan and Dan possibly be more like Dale. Cam was nicely hung, but he didn’t show much bulge either. I didn’t either for that matter. Bryce showed some bulge, but the boxer briefs I gave him did a nice job of supporting his junk up high creating more of a bulge. Why was I even thinking about this, other than I was always curious when I met new guys as to what they were packing. I hoped to see someday, but what was the rush?

The guys were just starting to arrive as I got there to the CNB. I got hugs from Blake who told me Kyle was still in the City. I told Blake I was going over there tomorrow to see how they were coming. I told him he was welcome to hang out with us tonight if he wanted since Kyle was out of town. He said he might like that. Dirk and Lucky showed up, both giving me a hug. Jake, Terry and Colt finally arrived. I got hugs from them and a nice kiss from Jake. Soon Troy, Roger and Bryce showed up. I got hugs from all of them and a nice kiss from Bryce again thanking me for being the best friend in the world. I told him it was my honor to be his friend like that. He just smiled shaking his head.

“Hey, another great thing happened to me today, Josh,” Bryce told me kind of excited. I asked him what else happened. “Troy and Roger invited me over for dinner with them tonight and a movie. They want me to hang with them. Isn’t that neat? I told them I didn’t want to interfere with anything they had going on, but Roger told me he would appreciate if I’d join them because he felt like he hadn’t been around much lately to hang with me, so why not have me hang with them. If you don’t need me for anything else, I think I will join them,” Bryce told me. I gave him another hug and told him that would be great as I loved all three of them and was glad they were including him. “Oh, are you coming to basketball practice tomorrow night? Not that we need you to represent us for anything, but it is kind of neat having you there. I know the guys really appreciate you hanging with us at times and Coach Tuck and Forest are big fans of yours also,” Bryce reminded me, making me chuckle.

“Am I going to get raped in the showers afterwards?” I chided. Bryce told me not unless I wanted to. “Oh, so you’re getting as bad as the rest of those guys now. Is that the case?” I asked. He laughed.

“No, Josh, I wouldn’t do that to you. Hell, I don’t know half of things that you guys do anyway. I’d protect you from the rest of the guys, but maybe we could have some finger sex if you liked that idea,” he chided with a huge smile.

“I’m beginning to think you like this finger sex thing, Bryce. It’s starting to grow on you,” I replied with a huge smile. He just smiled, but didn’t reply as Will and Logan came in and grabbed me for a nice hug.

“Did you hear what the hell happened with Swain and Jordan last night, Josh?” Will asked all excited. Here it comes, I thought. They heard it somewhere. I smiled.

“Sure did. Got it straight from Jordan’s mouth this morning. Where did you guys hear it?” I asked as the rest of the guys looked to us as if to ask what the hell happened.

“There was a blurb on the radio about it and the new Convenience store in the dorm had a paper rack installed today, and there on the front page was a picture of Swain kissing Jordan on the lips at what looked to be a wedding. Turns out it was a wedding, just not the one we would expect. The headline read ‘Changing Places’, then went on to tell what happed as opposed to what was supposed to happen. According to the article, no one is really quite sure if what was said by Swain was true or just a joke to get out of marrying that Sheryl girl. It said Swain couldn’t be reached for comment today. I guess Sheryl gave a statement that she wasn’t sure either, but Swain had some serious explaining to do as she was pissed he messed up their wedding by being in a drunken stupor. So what did Jordan have to say about it?” Will asked with everyone anxious to hear. I smiled.

“Well, it was a crazy night from what Jordan told me,” I started off saying, then told them the whole story as told by Jordan. I told them what Swain was supposedly going to do, although we weren’t sure about his approach and didn’t think he was sure about it either until he was cornered with a wedding ceremony he knew nothing about and wanted nothing to do with. The guys were blown away. There was great speculation as to what could or should have been done by everyone at the table. In the end, I told them it was what it was, and no one really would know how to react until confronted with that Swain was forced to deal with last night. I told them Jordan was as nervous a wreck as Swain. Some of the guys didn’t know Swain or Jordan so we kind of had to bring some of them up to date. Bottom line, we were all blown away by what happened. Someone grabbed me from behind, leaned around and kissed me on the lips. It was Clay.

“So I see that Jordan became quite the news item last night along with his buddy, Swain, I think it is. Don’t suppose you could get me an interview with the two of them, could you?” he asked needily. I chuckled.

“Now what would you ever want to talk to them about, Clay?” I asked slyly. He chuckled. I told him to pull up a stool and have a beer with us. He did. “So, where’s Alex? What did you do with him?” I asked.

“Shit, Josh, someone has to work at the news desk and even do the news occasionally. He’s standing by at the station waiting to hear from me if he can dispatch a cameraman for me to do an interview with Jordan and Swain. We tried to get a statement from the fiancé, this Sheryl. I guess she’s the daughter of a well-known professor and socialite here in Uni. I guess she has a pedigree from what I understand. Oh well, that kind of got blown up last night which is what has the society page of the newspaper all wrapped up in their panties. I was hoping to do an honest sincere expose of what motivated the outcome of last night. This Sheryl acted like he walked out on his own wedding, making some kind of horrible excuse to embarrass her, and did it all for spite. Knowing Jordan, I know he’s not that kind of guy, so I don’t know the real story. It might help him and us to get the real story out there,” Cliff suggested.

“Cliff I know it would make for one hell of an interesting story, but does Swain really want to air his dirty laundry in front of the public. I really think this is a private matter, one that should remain between him and Sheryl, not that she’s going to let that happen. You could ask him, but do you, we, really want to get involved in their breakup?” I asked him.

“I see what you’re saying, and kind of agree. I just didn’t want her to get the upper hand on this news wise if there was something he could say that might help public opinion of him. How about this? What if he says that ‘confronted with a wedding ceremony he knew nothing about when the two of them were still trying to figure out what they wanted in life, he felt like he was in a shotgun wedding situation, and thought it extremely unfair to be railroaded into a situation he was still trying to deal with emotionally. He was given an ultimatum that he had to get married that day and time without any thought to it, when he felt like the two of them should be seriously discussing their future together and not in front of a crowd that had no investment in what their future might be like?” Clay asked.

“Hey, that’s why you’re our new Director of Communications. I like the way you write. Now, all you have to do is see if Swain is comfortable with that statement,” I replied.

“Not only comfortable but willing to give it to me on camera for me to air,” Clay commented. I looked a little skeptical. “It needs to come from him, Josh, his own heart for those to see him, a caring, sympathetic young man that was trying to sort his life out and seriously consider what life would be like marrying this woman when he was practically forced at gunpoint into a marriage ceremony. He doesn’t need to diss her, just tell the truth of how he felt when confronted with what happened,” Clay stated. He had a point.

“it’s up to him, Clay. You’ll have to ask him when you discuss with him what you discussed with me,” I suggested. Clay smiled.

“I just want to try and get public opinion behind Swain and away from the bitter, hateful talk of one of Uni’s pompous socialites. We’re good people and don’t deserve to be treated like dirt,” Clay replied.

“Well, he wasn’t exactly telling her the truth about his real feelings, Clay. That was something he recently came to realize. Ironically, he was going to talk to her about his feelings last night when she tried to railroad him into an immediate wedding. He’s not totally innocent here, but you can’t crucify him for trying to rectify the situation thoughtfully, like he was prepared to do last night when a private matter of discussing emotions turned into a city-wide circus,” I explained.

 

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Chapter 857 - B

“True, but like you said, it should have been a private, thoughtful discussion between Swain and Sheryl without half the town there to witness a forced marriage. There was fault on both sides, I guess you could say. I just want to get his thoughtful statement out to contradict her hateful statements showing who the better person is,” Clay replied.

“Do what you want. I’m just not sure any of us should get involved. If she comes after him with erroneous personal attacks, then I say unleash the dogs, but other than that, I’d think he’d just want it to fade away and both go on with their lives,” I told Clay.

“Help me out here, give Jordan a call and let’s see what he and Swain think,” Clay said as he sucked the last of his beer down. I rolled my eyes telling him I wanted to eat first then I’d give him a call. “Just so I have footage for the late news as I have a spot reserved just for that. Hell, Josh, this is the most exciting thing to happen in Uni since the cartel take down and the firing of the mayor and police chief. Come on, I need more network attention,” Clay chided.

“I thought you were working your way out of television news and into corporate communications,” I told him. He smiled.

“I am, but I want to go out on a high note,” he replied. I shook my head.

Troy, Roger and Bryce were taking off for Troy’s apartment after we had drinks. I got hugs from all of them, telling them to have fun. I reminded Bryce I would be in the City tomorrow but back for beer-thirty and might be able to catch his basketball practice. He got excited when I told him I might make it to practice, reminding me again there was nothing special about this practice. I told him he was certainly special and well worth going just to watch him in action. I swear he blushed. Then I told him I’d pick him up on Thursday morning to fly down to his parent’s home in Spruce. We had a 10:00 departure that day but should be back that evening sometime, weather permitting. He said I was way too kind, and I was doing way too much. I told him I’d do more if I could. He grabbed my head and kissed me on the lips, telling me I was too caring, but he loved me for it. I swatted his ass as he walked away, making him smile and chuckle.

“That dude is to die for, Josh. Too bad he’s straight,” Clay commented. I chuckled.

“Helps to have a straight boy in the mix at times, Clay. Kind of keeps us grounded in a way,” I replied. Clay said he’d like to have a straight boy in his ass is what he’d like as that would ground him more than anything. I laughed at that statement.

We had dinner, then the rest of the guys took off. Blake said he thought he’d go home as he needed to feed Iggy and Kyle was going to call later also. I did get a nice kiss and hug from him before he left. Clay followed us up to the apartment where he stripped down to his undies with the rest of us. I marveled at how hot he looked just to embarrass him. He flashed me his junk which I told him got me all excited. That made him laugh. “Alex taking care of that hot ass of yours?” I asked. He smiled.

“Mutual. We’re both versatile which is good, kind of like you and Jake. Damn, Alex has a nice cock, Josh, a damn nice one. I have to say, I really do enjoy bottoming with him. But, like me, he needs dick once in a while also. Can’t fault him for that,” Clay replied.

“So, you two are getting along fine in that regard then?” I asked. He said that was a definite yes and Jake and I should join the two of them sometime. I chuckled. “Hey, I wouldn’t want to interfere with what you two have going,” I replied.

“Hey, I’m sure it would be fun and Alex thinks you and Jake are hotter than shit, which you definitely are, so he’d like a shot at your cocks also. I know you’d love that with him, Josh. He’s very sexy and loveable. Doing a great job in the newsroom also, which I’m very proud of. He looks great on camera also. Getting a lot of fan mail from his reporting the news. Lots of women out there that’d love to get a shot at his cock, but then that’s not his thing. My ass gets his cock, not some groupie he doesn’t even know. That’s more of Adam’s speed. He’s a love ‘em and leave ‘em kind of guy. He does have a cute ass on him, I have to say. Alex and I both remarked about that many times,” Clay chided, as I gave him a beer while we sat and talked. Jake, Terry and Colt were doing something at the Arena tonight so I got some peace. “So, you going to call Jordan and set me up with an interview with Swain?” Clay asked after he took a quick swig of his beer. I smiled.

“Are you sure you want me to do this?” I asked. He told me he definitely wanted me to call. I picked up my phone and called Jordan.

“Hey, I’ve got our Director of Communications here, Clay, who wants to know if he can interview Swain and you as to any comments you might like to make about the surprise wedding last night. He said your side needs to be represented as, so far, the newspaper only has Sheryl’s side. Is that something you think you’d like to do or just ignore whatever she says and move on?” I asked. There was a pause at the other end. I heard Jordan talk to Swain about whether to go public with a statement about his relationship with Sheryl. I heard Jordan tell Swain he was crazy as he should just let it go. They discussed it further.

“What does Cliff have in mind for a statement?” Jordan asked. I put Cliff on the phone.

“What if we just have like this unscripted, conversation like, discussion between three friends just talking about what went on. It won’t be like an official interview, just the three of us talking about say the craziness of it all. Just speak your heart type of thing. We won’t make it like an official interview, just a discussion among friends. I swear that should get all the guys on your side anyway,” Clay suggested. Jordan and swain must have liked the idea because they agreed to it. “Damn, can we do it tonight, do you think?” Clay asked. I guess they agreed to that also. “I’ll bring Josh with me and have a camera man set up a conversation area for us and we’ll just chat about, like three bros getting together for a beer and talking about a crazy thing that just happened,” Clay suggested. They seemed to like that. “See you in half an hour,” Clay told them then hung up. “Okay, Josh, we have to get dressed then head on over there. I’ll have my cameraman meet us there,” Clay said rather excitedly.

“You don’t need me in the shot, do you? I’d rather not as I don’t want too much notoriety just opening up a new dormitory here. I don’t need to be embroiled in social gossip or misunderstandings,” I replied.

“Suit yourself, although as hot as you are, you’d look great on camera sitting beside me and just talking bro talk to the bros,” he chided. I told him he was crazy, but I’d leave the theatrics to him. He leaned over and gave me a nice lingering kiss. “Wouldn’t mind having your dick up my ass if we had enough time, but I guess we need to put our dicks away and head out,” Clay said after a sweet kiss that made my cock half excited. I told him I thought the same thing.

Cliff just had shorts and a polo shirt on, the same as me, when we arrived at Jordan and Buzz’s house with their boyfriends out in the woods at the top of a hill. “Wow, this is quite a place the guys have out here. I had explained to him the situation of the partner change on our way out. Clay’s cameraman was right behind us. Clay helped him with his equipment asking for enough clip-on mics to use for the shot so he didn’t have to pass a microphone around. He wanted to make it look like a casual conversation, not an interview. I had to admit, I liked the way he was approaching the subject.

Buzz, Hudson, Jordan and Swain were all there to greet us when we rang the doorbell. I got hugs from all of them as did Clay, not even knowing Swain or Hudson. He seemed to enjoy it all the same. We set up a small conversation area using a couch and loveseat in their living area that had beautiful wood on the walls befitting of a home in the woods. It was a tight grouping that Clay designed. The cameraman mic’d all three and did a sound check. Clay didn’t want bright lights, just like an evening in a living room lighting one would expect to see in their own home. He was very particular about the way the shot would look.

“Okay, so like this is going to be very informal, non-rehearsed, but if you think something didn’t come across the way you’d like for it to come across, we can cut and try it again. We can do as many takes as necessary until you’re comfortable with the way it comes across. This may all boil down to a four to five minute segment or less if we think that’s more befitting. Don’t be nervous, just speak your mind casually as if this has all been blown way out of proportion, and it’s really no big deal. You guys are attorneys, so I know you use theatrics in the courtroom so you can use a little of that charm here,” Clay told them. Jordan and Swain kind of smiled as did I. Buzz and Hudson were somewhat nervous about the way it might be perceived. “I’m going to start off by a little joking around with you then get into your version of the story. I might interrupt you to ask you more specifics if I think they’re needed, or a follow up to emphasize something, but we’ll see how it flows,” Clay told them.

 

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Chapter 857 - C

Satisfied with the shot, the lighting, the sound, Clay told the cameraman to roll. Camera on, the three of them were sitting there in a casual setting, legs crossed like they were just shooting the breeze.

“So, Swain, I heard you and Jordan stirred up quite a ruckus last night at the home of one of Uni’s social elites? How did you guys manage to get yourselves in that kind of trouble if you don’t mind filling me in?” Clay asked the two. Both of them kind of chuckled, but then Swain said he was just going to a dinner party at Cheryl’s, prepared for nice evening with her and her family and a few friends, but the whole world turned upside down when he got there. Jordan said, Swain could say that again, as he got a strange call from Sheryl asking him to come at the last minute as they had a surprise for Swain. Jordan said he was oblivious as to what was going on, but drove over there in his casual clothes to see others dressed up for the occasion. He said Sheryl took him aside in the kitchen before he could even talk to Swain to find out what was going on, and was hit with the information they were going to get married that night and he had to be there to be Swain’s best man, having heard nothing about this beforehand. He said I told Sheryl that Swain did not like surprises and this was a life-changing surprise for sure, which would really rattle his friend. “I can imagine what a shock that was to you even, Jordan,” Clay jumped in. “What kind of shape was Swain in when you finally got to see him?” Clay asked.

“Oh, he was wiped out completely. Sheryl told me that Swain was dogging the wedding plans because he didn’t want to move to New York City where her upcoming promotion would take them, so she was going to force the issue and get married last night. Again, I told her that wasn’t any way to start of marriage of love and transparency of their feelings together, but she insisted she knew what was best for the couple. Swain told me earlier that he needed to have a heart to heart conversation about NYC as he absolutely didn’t want to go after falling in love with Uni and the people here. They were saints compared to NYC,” Jordan commented.

“Jordan is right. I had that discussion with him that I was going to finally talk it out with Sheryl after dinner that night and see where we stood, only I wasn’t given the opportunity to share my feelings with her. I just wanted an honest conversation. Instead, I got what seemed to amount to a shotgun wedding. I know I got drunk hoping it all would go away. When I got dragged up in front of the minister, I fainted, and Jordan had to pull me to my feet. I know I said some crazy things after that, even told the minister I’d rather marry Jordan than marry Sheryl as at least he understood my feelings and was a true friend. Hell, they tell me I even kissed him. I guess that worked as it got us both kicked out of the place and back to safety. Sorry, Jordan, but it did work,” Swain apologized to Jordan as Jordan laughed on camera.

“Wow, you got crazy, dude. I’m sure that exploded a few heads at the time,” Clay commented. Jordan and Swain looked at each other chuckling while they shrugged their shoulders as they guessed it was true. “Were you guys asked to leave at that point?” Clay asked.

“I just grabbed Swain and headed for the car amidst all kinds of insults shouted at us. There were a couple of well wishers though that came out in support of Swain. Don’t know why that was, but there were a couple. I got him back here and called a doctor friend to make sure he was okay. He was pretty shook up and mostly out of it then,” Jordan commented.

“Have you had any fallout from the craziness so far?” Clay asked the two. Swain and Jordan looked at one another and shook they heads.

“To tell you the truth I quit looking at my phone and mostly just took it easy today trying to get my head straight as to what happened to bring all this on. I wasn’t prepared for any of that last night and it just really took the life out of me,” Swain replied.

“Next steps?” Clay asked. Swain shook his head.

“Not in any hurry to ever let that happen in my life again. That I will tell you. It’s unfortunate it happened the way it did, but I don’t want to ever let it happen again,” Swain replied.

“Has Sheryl reached out to you since last night?” Clay asked. Swain said if she had, he never looked to see, and wasn’t ready to discuss anything. “Well, okay, it was great to hear your side of the craziness that happened in Uni society last night. I’m sure there is more to come in the future between you two, and if you want to share that with the public, just let us know and we’d be happy to cover it for you,” Clay told Swain.

“I just want to put it all behind me and move on. I don’t want to ever have to go through something like that again. Honestly, I’m not sure whose idea it was to force me into a surprise marriage when we hadn’t even come to terms on our future, but it wasn’t very thoughtful at all. I’m sure Sheryl and her family had good intentions in mind, but left me out of the equation. I hold no animosity to Sheryl or her family, but, at this point, I just want to move on with my life and let Sheryl move on with hers wherever it be,” Swain replied.

“Well, I appreciate your time and your explanation as to the huge uproar in Uni society, Swain. We wish you well with your future wherever that might take you, here or elsewhere,” Clay told him. Swain and Jordan both thanked him, but Swain was rather emphatic, he loved Uni and the great people here and planned to be here for as long as he could. “Well, we hope to have you as part of our community for as long as you’ll enjoy living among us,” Clay said ending the interview.

“Is that good enough or do we need change anything?” Jordan asked Clay.

“What do you think, Josh?” Clay asked. I told him I thought it was straight forward and genuine. Jordan said he thought so also as we didn’t want to say too much, just enough to get by the court of public opinion without giving Sheryl’s family any tidbits to sue them with. Thinking it was safe, Clay said he needed to get to the studio to edit the piece and write an introduction to the story for Alex to read. Swain and Jordan both thanked Clay for doing the interview, hoping this would dispel some of the earlier news printed on the society page in the newspaper. Clay said he thought hearing about what happened last night from the actual guys that were there in their own words, would go a lot further than just reading something in the newspaper. He had a great point. Swain and Jordan came across very sincere and appeared likeable. I wasn’t so sure the newspaper article did Sheryl any favors.

Clay helped his cameraman take down some lights and remove the mics from Swain and Jordan, packing those up to go. Clay called him, Buddy, although I wasn’t really sure if that was his real name or just what Clay called him. He’d been handling a lot of Clay’s reporting and interviews. He was a decent looking guy, maybe a few extra pounds, but not bad at all. He thanked everyone and then took off.

Jordan and Swain gave me a huge hug thanking me for all my help. I explained it was all Clay’s idea and I happened to like it. They tried to get me to stay and go swimming with them in their indoor/outdoor pool, which I’d never been in, but I needed to get back. I needed a break and some sleep before heading to the City in the morning. I knew if I stayed and went swimming with the two of them, and possibly Buzz and Hudson, I’d wear my dick out in no time at all. I had a feeling I might do that anyway, the next day with Mal. I guess, in a way, I was kind of looking forward to some passion with Mal. I did enjoy that every time we got together. If Will only knew, I thought to myself.

Clay was raving about the easy-going, relaxed interview he did with Jordan and Swain. I told him I was proud of the way he handled it, like a group of friends just discussing what happened. “The fact that no one confirmed the fact that Swain is gay will further make their heads spin. Swain made the statement in the interview like he would have done anything, said anything, to get out of the ‘shotgun’ wedding. I think we left them guessing as to whether that was true of not. Guess they might never know, even though he told the truth,” Clay commented. I chuckled.

“Nice work there, Clay. Way to sidestep the huge question. I’m sure listening to the interview, no one will be able to say for certain the two are gay, but rather scrambled to do what they had to do to get out of the situation Swain was in. I mean, come on, can you blame them?” I replied. Clay chuckled.

“You and I know the answer but it leaves everyone else to guess. I love it when that happens,” Clay remarked. I patted him on the back.

“Hey, that Buddy has been with you for some time. He’s not half bad in the looks department. You ever get an indication as to whether he’s straight or gay?” I asked. Clay chuckled.

 

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Chapter 857 - D

“Oh, Buddy is his own character. He’s straight and loves to tell me about fucking his girlfriend’s pussy and licking her clit. He thinks that gets me all excited even though I tell him how gross it is. Damn good cameraman, although he can be a character at times. Got a damn nice cock he doesn’t mind showing me at times also. We’ll be doing a shot somewhere, just him with me and while I’m doing a standup that he’s taping, I’ll notice that his cock is hanging out of his jeans and he’ll wiggle it in front of me just to crack me up. Damn him as I have to start all over again because he ruined the shot. Not that I didn’t mind seeing that nice thick cock of his, but I was killing the spot and then had to do it again. It’s never the same with a do-over. It just isn’t. I give him hell for it, but then he tells me he knows I like it. What can I say? I keep telling him if he doesn’t stop doing that, his dick is going up my ass sometime. That usually shuts him up and makes him behave for a while anyway, but then he’ll get bored again and flash me or something. I did tell him I was going to tell his girlfriend what he does. He told me to go ahead as she suggested it to him in the first place. What are you going to do with a character like that? Oh well, at least he’s good at what he does. We do have a high mutual respect for one another. I will say that,” Clay commented. I told him that was great that they had fun working together like that. “Wouldn’t mind getting that cock of his in my mouth and showing him what a real good time would be like,” Clay chided making me laugh. I told him not to get too carried away and ruin their great working relationship. Clay said he didn’t think that was possible with Buddy.

Clay dropped me off at the CNB and I headed up to the apartment. I had only been there a short time when there was a knock on the door. I opened it to see none other than Bryce to my surprise. I pulled him in and shut the door. “I thought you were at Troy’s house tonight for dinner and a movie,” I told him. He smiled after he gave me a hug, then started taking off his clothes to his briefs to match me.

“I was and had a great time with the two of them. I had seen the movie already and was still concerned about what you were doing to help my family. I just had to walk some and told them I was going to walk over here to see you for a bit before going back to the house. Those two are really getting along great, Josh. I’m so happy for them. I didn’t get to know Roger all that well, before he mainly started hanging out with Troy, but I like both of them. Roger was concerned he had just moved in with me and then deserted me, so he told Troy about it and they decided to include me in on some of the things they do. They’re both very thoughtful guys, but I told them they didn’t have to do that as I was fine, only tonight I was still thinking about all the money someone, or some entity, was spending on behalf of my family, and it still bothers me as to how I can pay all that back,” Bryce told me as I found us both beers as we sat at the kitchen island.

“The purpose of this whole process was to make you and your family whole where you didn’t have to worry about finances anymore until you were wealthy enough to take care of everyone in a few years, Bryce. Now you seem worried all over again,” I said. Then I looked him straight in the eyes. “You don’t have to be concerned about anything right now, Bryce, or for a few years, then everything will be taken care of then you’ll never have to be concerned again. I don’t want you to worry anymore. You were killing yourself with worry before so we did what we needed to do to end the concern. Worrying is negative misuse of the imagination. You need to be positive about what we’re doing here together. Everything is going to be fine. I swear to you it is,” I told him. I got hugged again.

“I know you say it is, Josh, and I have to believe you. I just can’t wrap my head around how all this large expense is being covered and then delayed until I can pay it back even without any interest on the money extended on my behalf. It’s like it’s not real. To you it is, but to me, it’s a huge amount of money that blows my mind when I think about it. I’m trying not to worry, but I’m sorry, I just can’t help it. When I’m with you and talking to you, I feel good about the whole thing. When I get by myself and start to relax, I start thinking about it and then I start worrying again as to whether I can make this work. I’m not usually a worry wart, but my whole family is at stake here, and that’s a hell of a lot of pressure on my shoulders,” Bryce told me.

“Hey, it’s not just your shoulders anymore, Bryce. It’s all of our shoulders because you are part of our brotherhood now and we are going to take care of you and your family. Many shoulders make for a lighter load on everyone’s shoulders. Can’t you see that?” I asked sympathetically. He gave me a half smile as if he wanted to, but was still having a hard time.

“It’s not fair for the others to have to bear my burden, Josh. They had nothing to do with my problem. I don’t want to lay my burden on anyone else but me. I appreciate the help, believe me I do, but now I feel guilty that maybe there are others that might need help also and I don’t want to be someone that holds up others from getting help because you’re helping me at the time,” Bryce explained. I chuckled.

“Bryce, what we’re doing for you is a small price to pay for your happiness. Trust me on that. We have helped others in the past. We lent Kyle over a half million dollars to save him from bankruptcy at one time. He paid it all back in record time as he won a major legal battle that got him a couple million dollars from a settlement. Trent had some legal problems a few years ago and we took care of those and got him back on his feet. So you see, we do help others and will continue to do so. This help we’re giving you doesn’t hurt us in the least. It’s a small amount to insure your financial welfare so you and your family don’t have to worry from week to week. I wouldn’t have it any other way,” I told him. I thought he was going to cry, then he hugged me again.

“Why do I always feel so much better when I talk to you than when I’m alone and driving myself crazy thinking about it?” he asked. I chuckled, shaking my head.

“Don’t know, but I’d prefer if you quit doing that as you’re too great a guy to suffer like that after we went to all the trouble to keep you from having to worry about anything anymore,” I replied.

“Oh, and I love you for it. I just wish there was something I could do to show you how much that means to me, Josh. I just wish I knew how to show my gratitude for all you’ve done for me and my family. It seems like you do everything for me and there isn’t anything I can do for you. That bothers me also,” he said. Again, I chuckled.

“Bryce, your presence in our brotherhood and participation in our activities shows us your gratitude. We love you for being part of us. I love you because you’re a great and caring friend. All of us think the world in all of you. What you give of yourself in the form of friendship and working with us is more than enough to show your gratitude. Just be you and we’ll all be happy,” I told him as he teared up again. I got him a tissue, then he hugged me tightly and didn’t seem to want to let go. “Okay, you’re going to get me excited if we keep doing this. Wouldn’t want that to happen now, would we?” I teased. He chuckled.

“I don’t know. Might not be all bad considering what all you’ve done for me,” he replied looking lovingly into my eyes, then gave me a tender kiss.

“Okay, that’s not going to work because that’s not who you are,” I said backing away a bit. “I love you with all my heart, but you’re not gay and no one in our group is going to make you gay including me, Bryce. I love you for who you are now, straight and a loving friend, but not sexually, although I can’t say I haven’t thought about it because that’s what gay guys do when they love someone. But, thinking about it and doing something about it are two different things. I’m going to be responsible and love you as my straight friend and respect the boundaries between us. If we did something sexual it could screw you up so bad psychologically, you’d be all fucked up and I could never do that to you. We can hug all you want, kiss occasionally, as long as we don’t get carried away, and even wash each other’s backs and ass cracks, even a little finger fucking I guess, but that’s the most that should happen,” I told him. “Gees, listen to me, we’re practically having sex already. Shame on me,” I told him as I thought about what we’d let happen already. Bryce kind of chuckled at my statement.

“Would you believe none of that has ever bothered me in the least because I love you that much,” he told me, making me question. “I swear I wouldn’t care what we did together as I love you that much, Josh. I think I’m strong enough mentally, that I swear I wouldn’t suffer any psychological disorder if something did happen because it’s trust and love between us,” he said in a very lovingly way, almost giving me a boner at the thought.

 

[funtimes]

Chapter 857 - E

“That’s sweet, but it’s not in your DNA, Bryce, so it’s going against everything you believe in whether you want it to or not. You’re not wired like most of us around here. I’m happy you’re not as I love you just the same. It’s refreshing in a way as you just seem pure to me. I mean you wouldn’t even let your girlfriend suck your dick in high school. I hate to tell you this but even I let different girls at different times suck my dick in high school. They weren’t worth a shit at sucking cock, but I let them go for it anyway. Not sure why unless I was trying to prove I was just like the rest of the high school guys. You’re waiting to share sex with someone you deeply care about and there’s no harm in that at all as long as you can jerk off to relieve the tension. By the way, did you finger yourself yet when you jerked off?” I had to ask. A big smile crept across his face.

“I did. Last night I tried it, and it was fantastic, Josh. I swear when I shot it was so intense it shocked me. I’ve never unloaded that much cum before or had it feel that intense. Wow, that was crazy. I don’t know how to describe it, but it was like I was edging all the time I had my finger in my ass, then my dick just finally exploded. I’m going to try it again tonight and see if it’s the same as it was last night,” Bryce told me with an air of excitement. I had to chuckle.

“It’s the pressure on your prostate gland, Bryce. For those of us that are gay, having a penis in your ass feels the same way. You get this euphoric feeling of being filled with someone you care about, and it’s like you’re edging almost the entire time. It’s amazing the way it feels. I love having Jake inside me like that. He loves me inside him the same way. When we’re together making love, it’s just the greatest feeling in the world, and the ejaculations are so powerful they can actually wear you out. But, you didn’t need to hear that. The finger works fine, but a cock is a whole lot better,” I explained. Bryce seemed deeply interested.

“Josh, when the girls in high school sucked your dick, did it feel different than, when say like, when Jake sucks you?” Bryce asked. I chuckled.

“Oh hell yes. Guys are the best cocksuckers ever and I mean EVER!” I replied. “We’re so much better at sucking cock because we know what we like and perform what we want to feel on the partner we’re sucking off. You have to get the penis good and wet, tease the head with the tip of your tongue, pass the bottom of your tongue over the cum slit and savor the precum that oozes out of the penis when you get your partner good and excited. Then you lick the sides of the shaft then engulf the head of the dick in your mouth and drive the dick as deep into your mouth and throat as you can. Some guys can take it all but some have high gag reflexes and can only take so much. Then you stroke the penis while you suck it, massage the balls of course, then run your tongue down the shaft to the balls and lick and suck the orbs then down the taint,” I told him as I was really getting into this thinking about it until I remembered who I was talking to. “Oh, sorry, didn’t mean to be so graphic, but you asked. Don’t know why I told you all that,” I said, shaking my head then noticed Bryce was getting aroused, his penis starting to strain at his briefs which I tried not to notice, but then how could I not.

“Uh, wow, that seems rather awesome when you describe it like that,” he replied, somewhat nervous. “Did you ever have intercourse with any girls or were they just giving you blow jobs?” he asked.

“My, aren’t we full of questions tonight,” I said, somewhat embarrassing him. He shrugged his shoulders. “Yes, since my inquiring straight friend wants to know, I have had intercourse with a couple of different girls. It wasn’t what it was supposedly cracked up to be. I sucked on their titties which was interesting and different from a male’s nipples, even licked their clitoris to get them good and worked up. Then with a condom, I had at it. It was rather awkward and unsatisfying. It took me a while to cum. They seemed to like it. There were times when I didn’t cum, but faked it thinking they’d already had an orgasm. It was just weird to me, after having intercourse with my male buddies. Now that was hot,” I explained. “I guess you could say I tried it all, but came to the realization I was gay and just loved having sex with the male body much better than the female body. I like women, and get along with them, but having been there and done that, there was nothing special about sex with a woman where a male friend was so wonderful it was hard to explain,” I told Bryce who hung on my every word, his cock still excited in his briefs.

“So you weren’t sure if you were gay before you had sex with a girl then?” Bryce asked. I smiled.

“Oh, I think I always knew, but I guess I just wanted to find out if there was anything I was missing. My two friends and I had been having sex with each other ever since we got hair on our dicks. We used to jerk each other off, then got to sucking each other, then got to fucking one another. From then on, we were happy taking care of one another all the time. We continued that up until the day before I came here to Uni to go to school. We even triple dated for the prom in our Junior and Senior years, had sex with our prom dates, then went to my house and fucked each other half the night. We gave the girls what they wanted, then treated ourselves to what we wanted. It all worked out. I don’t know, Bryce, I was always aroused by a naked male body much more than a female body, which doesn’t excite me at all,” I explained. “Are you aroused by a naked female or just a hot looking girl?” I asked.

“I guess. I mean there are some very beautiful girls in school and on campus. They certainly liked me in high school. I can’t say that I was obsessed with any one of them. I enjoyed hanging with my basketball teammates as friends which we did a lot of things together, even drank some beer in high school. I don’t think I ever obsessed about a naked male or any of my male friends. I mean we all checked each other out, you know, to see who had the largest cock and all. A friend of mine and I would even jack off together, but never touched each other’s dicks, just did it sitting side by side. It was interesting and somewhat fascinating to see another dude shoot a load as you could feel it yourself as to what it had to feel like. That always amazed me and made me shoot right after my friend shot just seeing him blow. Can’t explain why, but that excited me for some reason. I mean I’m used to being around naked guys in the showers in the locker rooms all the time. That never seemed to turn me on, but then I never even thought about having sex with any of them and how that would feel, so there was nothing to excite me, I guess you could say,” Bryce explained. I chuckled, telling him he had no idea what he was missing out on. That made him chuckle also. “Can I ask you a very personal question and you tell me the truth?” he asked. I rolled my eyes.

“Sure, I’d always tell you the truth, Bryce. You’re a friend I deeply care about. I would never knowingly lie to you about anything,” I replied.

“When you see me naked like at the swim parties and in the showers here and the locker room, does that bother you or excite you at all?” he asked. I gulped as he asked me to tell him the truth.

“Oh shit, you would ask that question, Bryce,” I started to say as he smiled. “Do I have to tell you the truth to that question?” I asked. He grinned and nodded ‘yes’. “It has, as I can’t help it. You are just a beautiful male specimen, but the more I got to know you, the more I began to love your heart and not lust after your body. I can’t deny it when I had your dick in my mouth last week in the showers after basketball practice, it was hard not to pop a boner as I wanted to suck the cum right out of you and give you the strongest orgasm you’ve ever had, but then, the thought of loving you and protecting you, took over and I was able to control myself. It’s never easy around you naked, and I don’t want you to ever fear I might try something as that’s never going to happen, I promise. I’m fine now that I really know you and your heart. I would never do anything to make you uncomfortable, but I have to admit, I do love having my finger up your ass when we have finger sex, just in case that bothers you,” I replied, to his big grin. Bryce hugged me and gave me a tender kiss on the lips. “Shit, I even really enjoy your kisses and hugs too,” I told him making him chuckle.

“For the record, I love the intimacy of having finger sex with you also. And now that you taught me how to finger my ass when I jerk off, that even made it even better,” he replied. We both chuckled.

“Did I weird you out tonight talking about all this stuff?” I asked. Bryce smiled.

“No, you didn’t. It was a very honest discussion, you sharing with me all the things I’ve wondered and thought about from time to time. I appreciate your honesty and candidness. I think it brought us closer together, not that we could get much closer as I feel like you are the closest friend I’ve ever had in my life, Josh. I mean that with all my heart. You’re like my guardian angel and a great friend on top of that. I couldn’t be more blessed,” Bryce told me.

 

[funtimes]

Chapter 857 - F

“Glad to know that I didn’t creep you out or anything. I’d hate that if that happened,” I replied. I got another hug. Just then, Jake, Terry and Colt returned. They’d gone and worked out without Taylor tonight. They were all sweaty and stinky. Jake grabbed me and gave me a hug getting his sweat all over me.

“Thanks a lot, Jake,” I complained making him laugh. Then Terry hugged me along with Colt. “You guys got me all sweaty.” I complained, making them laugh. Even Bryce chuckled. “See what they do to me, Bryce? I mean where’s my respect?” I complained as they all got beers while they stripped off to their sweaty undies allowing us the pleasure of their manly smells.

“Looks like someone had a good workout,” Bryce commented. They all said they had a great one tonight without Taylor. Jake asked me what I was up to. I told them all about the interview Clay did with Swain and Jordan which they all thought was crazy. I assured them it came off better than I had imagined it. It being almost time for the evening news, I turned on the TV to catch the news. The main evening news guy was on at the moment, then it switched to Alex who gave an intro to Clay’s interview with Jordan and Swain. I swear if came off great. Jake said, if that didn’t win the hearts over to Swain and Jordan, he didn’t know what would. Bryce wasn’t sure what this was all about. I had to fill him in on what took place last night. He was somewhat surprised.

“Wait, so this Swain character is really in love with Jordan, your attorney and didn’t really want to get married to the woman he was engaged with?” Bryce asked. I assured him that was true. “So, when he was surprised by the wedding that his fiancé set up he didn’t know about, professed his love for Jordan to get out of marrying his fiancé?” Bryce asked, apparently not understanding our previous conversation at beer-thirty. I told him he was actually being honest but no one knew for sure if that was just an excuse for not going through with the wedding. “Wow, you guys have some crazy ways of doing things,” he commented. I told him the heart wants what the heart wants, and Swain wanted Jordan in the worst way, and didn’t want to move to New York City to be married to Sheryl. I could tell Bryce was trying to wrap his head around all of that, but he was impressed at the honesty of the interview saying he believed what the two were saying. I liked that.

“Well, that’s good for now, but what happens after Sheryl sees this and goes ballistic?” Jake asked. I asked him who the hell cared. “Good point. I don’t think anyone really does care other than Sheryl,” Jake replied. “We’re hitting the showers. You guys going too?” Jake asked. Bryce said he was game. After our discussion this evening I wasn’t so sure that was a good idea, but I acted normal, and we all headed that way. Bryce dropped his undies in our bedroom and walked butt naked to the showers me following him watching that hot ass of his in front of me, almost making me hard after our heart-to-heart conversation.

We had the showers going full on. Bryce was very handsy as we washed one another. He grabbed me and hugged me a couple of times during our shower. I got very well fingered as he washed my back for which I reciprocated. He actually pushed my finger further into his ass than I had done myself. I almost popped a boner when that happened. He looked at me and smiled. I shook my head at him. We finished up before the rest of the guys and dried off. I told him I’d drive him home, which he said wasn’t necessary. I told him it was my pleasure. He told me I was too kind. We got dressed then headed out, but not before he hugged me again and kissed me.

“Careful, you’re going to make me fall in love with you even more if you keep this up,” I warned him, making him smile.

“Can’t help it, Josh. You’ve been way too kind to me already, and I just love you for it. You’re just going to have to get used to me caring about you like I do. But, I warn you, it might get more physical,” he said winking at me. I rolled my eyes, telling him he had to behave as I was not about to corrupt him. He just smiled.

As I let him out of the Jeep at the house, he told me to be careful going to the City tomorrow. He didn’t want anything to happen to me. I told him I’d be fine, but should be back by beer-thirty if he wanted to stop by and have beer and dinner with us, then we could go to basketball practice together. He seemed to be excited about that. He asked if there was anything he could do for me. I joked he could give me his sweaty jock after practice as that would get me so damned hard I could fuck Jake all night long if that happened. He cracked up, but told me that was an easy deal.

“Hey, give me your middle finger for a minute,” I told him. He looked at me curiously, then held up his hand. I sucked it into my mouth as if I was sucking his cock.

“What are you doing?” he asked as I finally gave it back to him. “That almost made my dick hard,” he added. I chuckled.

“When you finger your ass tonight while you jerk off you’ll have part of me on your finger up your ass. That’s what I’m doing. He sighed.

“Okay, you’re on. That ought to make me cum even harder than I did last night. I’ll remember that,” he said, then leaned in and kissed me very tenderly. “I don’t know why, but I love kissing you, Josh. It just seems right for some reason,” he told me.

“I swear you make my dick hard when you kiss me too, Bryce. Don’t know why that is, but you do,” I replied.

“Good to know as you kind of have that effect on me too,” he said with a huge smile.

“Don’t need to be doing that as I don’t want to screw you up, Bryce. I want to love you just like you are, the great trusted caring friend that I love and covet. Got to find you a girlfriend before you get too carried away,” I chided. He chuckled, then kissed me again and gave me a close hug.

“Thanks for being the great friend you are, Josh. I swear I don’t deserve you, but I love you too much to be without you. Be safe tomorrow and I’ll see you at beer-thirty as you say,” he told me, then waved his middle finger in the air as if to remind me I had prepared it for him.

On the way back to the CNB, I thought a lot about our conversation we had this evening, wondering if I should have shared all the things I shared with him. Thinking about it, I wasn’t so sure that was a good idea. Still, he asked about a lot of things he was curious about which made me all the more eager to share with him, but was it really something he should know, I had to wonder. I made myself a promise to avoid that type of conversation with him in the future. Questions had been asked and answered, and now it was time to move on. There was no more to be said between us regarding physical sex between male friends.

Jake was horny as hell when I returned. He asked about Bryce and what was on his mind tonight. I told Jake Bryce was still concerned about the bailout we worked out for him and how he was ever going to be able to pay it back. Jake asked me if I told him I had covered it all personally. I told Jake I wasn’t going to tell him that as he didn’t really need to know I covered it all personally. Jake respected me for not telling him, but thought at some point, Bryce needed to know I cared enough about him personally to cover his debt. I told Jake that was not necessary. I swore Jake to secrecy, something he wasn’t happy about but agreed to oblige me with.

As we jumped into bed, I told him I’d make it up to him and drove my tongue into his asshole making him whimper he said it felt so fantastic. Moments later, I replaced my tongue with my dick and moments later made him beg to cum. I fucked the cum right out of him leaving him breathless as I drenched his sweaty body with my own jizz, then sucked his cum oozing cock clean, leaving him completely worn out.

“Okay, you win,” he told me. “I’ll do whatever you tell me to do as I’m never giving this kind of sex up, ever,” he confessed then pulled me to him and kissed me passionately. We cuddled then fell asleep in each other’s arms.

 

[Thanatos]

Good to see Clay again I was worried the interview with Swain and Jordan was going to be a gossip tabloid-style one, but it turned out quite classy instead well done, Clay
Buddy was an interesting addiction to the image of the proper and serious journalist Clay is working on giving, while watching what's hanging in front of him

And Bryce, dear Bryce who's enjoying his fingers, I heard

Can't wait to hear what's coming

As always, great work so keep it coming FT, keep it cumming