There are a few "planned" events in the offing, including:
The Rainbow Alliance's picnic, sometime in April
Randy and Daryl's wedding on May 20th
The end of the college spring semester on May 25th
Jamal and Rusty's All Gay, clothing optional Pool Party, Date TBA.
Other unknown possibilities:
Will Joe's sister, Julia, contest Aggie's Will?
Will Damion and Brandon move to North Carolina?
Will Marie accompany Matt when he has his upper surgery?
Will Phil make the decision to return to school?
How will Fernando affect the Card's softball season?
Note: All sexually involved characters in this story are Eighteen years of age or older. There is a young, gay boy, 15 year old Fernando, who's father has kicked him out (which happens way too often in real life) and CPS (Child Protective Services) have placed him with foster parents, a married straight couple. There is no direct, or implied, sexual activity between Fernando and any other character in this story.
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DJ Part 38
Monday morning, March 26th started out like any typical Monday. Karen, DJ and Bryan were sitting at the table having coffee, and Jamie sipping on a glass of apple juice.
"Mom," Bryan said, smiling, "Phil and I heard back from the rental agent Friday, we've been approved for the apartment! We need to go in Saturday, sign the lease, and get the keys. Phil and I are moving in on Sunday, isn't that awesome?"
A bittersweet feeling swept through Karen. Happy that the boys were going to have their own place, but sad that she was losing half of her brood. Having Phil and Bryan around was extra work and responsibility but at the same time, she liked having them around. This change would definitely upset her schedule.
"I'm happy for you guys," Karen stated, "and we're glad that we could help you get on your feet. Please don't forget about Carl and me, stay in touch, and you guys are always welcome to stop by and visit us, whenever you can. I think Carl and I almost feel like parents to you guys, and we care very deeply for both of you."
"Mom," Bryan replied, his eyes getting wet with tears, "you and Dad have been much better parents to us than my own parents were, but we're adults now, and we have to move forward with our lives. Phil and I really appreciate what you and Dad have done to help us, and I promise that we will stay in touch with you."
"Bryan," Karen said, "we may not be biologically related, but you and Phil will always be part of our family. I better get some breakfast cooking, or we'll be a starving family!" Karen turned her attention to the stove, and started to prepare breakfast for her brood.
"Bryan," Jamie spoke, "DJ and I will be going to his Dad's house for lunch today, and spending the night, so you will need to drive to school separately today."
"That's cool," Bryan replied, "my manager asked me to come in early today anyway, I'll just go in to work right from school, and start my shift at 2:00 PM. I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow night."
Just as Jamie and DJ were about to walk out the door to head to campus, DJ's phone rang. Glancing at the number he answered.
"Hi, Dad," DJ answered.
"Good morning, Son," I said, "I just wanted to check and find out if you and Jamie are planning to have lunch with us today."
"We are, Dad," DJ replied, "we were just leaving for campus, but, look for us about 12:30, OK?"
"See you then," I replied, "I love you both!"
"We love you too, Dad, see you soon, bye."
It was only 8:30 AM and Joe and I were still naked, and still just having coffee together. I looked out of the window and noticed the grass was starting to get high.
"Joe," I commented, "it was just about a year ago that DJ cut this grass for the first time, and he has kept it cut ever since. It's been a very eventful year, and so much has happened since then."
"Doug," Joe stated, "with the exception of Mom's death, we've had a really good year. DJ has matured so much, evolving from a scared, unloved, kid in the projects, to the incredible young man he is today. He is still quite fragile, and I know he has not completely recovered from the loss of his Granny. If you'll get us some breakfast, I'll put on some old clothes and tackle the yard. I don't want to pile that chore on DJ right now."
"Thanks, Joe," I said, "breakfast on the way!"
After Joe and I ate, Joe got the key for the shed and went out to start on the yard. I did up the dishes, and made some macaroni and cheese to have with bar-b-cue sandwiches for the boys (and our) lunch. The boys are both off from work on Mondays, Joe and I are both scheduled at 3:00 PM today. It was relatively cool today, Joe finished the yard about 11:30 and I don't think he even broke a sweat. He came in and took a shower, and dressed in his duty uniform, even though Mike wouldn't be picking him up until around 3:00 PM.
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Monday afternoon at 3:15 the bell rang, and all the softball players changed into their practice gear and headed to the diamond.
"OK guys," Coach Fritton said, "you've made a lot of improvement but you still need some practice. Today and Thursday is it for practice, our first game will be this Friday night, and it a home game."
"This box (pointing) has the uniforms for you first year players. Before you guys get too anxious to head home after practice today, make sure you get your uniforms, as you will need them Friday, for the game. When you get home tonight, you'll probably want to put them on, and make sure they fit properly. The trousers are a bit snug, and some of you that may be hung a little bigger may want to wear jockey straps underneath, rather than underwear, but that's your discretion."
Coach then divided the guys into Teams A and B, and they started a practice game.
After practice, the new guys picked up their uniforms, and they all returned to the locker room to change into their street clothes and go home. Fernando could hardly wait to get home and proudly model his uniform for his Mom and Dad.
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Jamie and DJ arrived about 12:30, dropped two large WAWA subs on the table, and carried their backpacks into DJ's bedroom, and then returned to the kitchen.
"You didn't want the lunch I have prepared?" I asked.
"Of course we do, Dad," DJ replied, grinning, "but that won't keep us until breakfast. We'll be getting hungry again about six or seven, and then we'll eat those subs." DJ stashed the subs in the refrigerator.
We all sat together for lunch. We all had two BBQ's and a serving of Mac'n'cheese. The little dab of Mac'n'cheese left in the pan I divided between the boys, and placed the pan in the sink to soak.