I am not a writer, far from it. Except for the names and places, the stories you read are for the most part true. Still they are not biographies. Artistic license has been taken to enhance or in some cases minimize the events described. All sexual situations were between consensual adults within the framework of their story.
This is the sixth of the ten interviews I have worked on over the last three years.
Most of these stories cover several years. I will try to keep the chapters short. I suggest you save one for reference. None of the stories are mine, any personal friend, or relative.
This is the fifth chapter involving Mark and his mother Sandy. Events rock Mark's world and he is left to pick up the pieces. His sister Kristen's future lies in the balance.
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Friday I took Matt and Steve and we went deep sea fishing in the morning, we didn't catch anything worth keeping but we had a great time. The three of us bonded but more than that Matt and I got to spend some quality time just being brothers.
"She loves you, you know?" Matt said when we were alone.
"Who loves me?" I asked kidding around.
"Kristen." He said soberly. "She thinks I don't know, but I do."
"Maybe but..." I patted him on the back. "...but you are the one she is bonded to. She loves you!"
"You know about us don't you?" Matt asked sheepishly.
"It's all good buddy." I reassured him.
"Mom and Heather too?" He looked up.
"Yeah I'm afraid so." I grinned. "Just keep it behind closed doors and you'll be ok." I said. "Preferably not glass doors either!" I teased him a bit.
Matt looked up a bit confused, obviously he still didn't know about the other night. He smiled at me nervously. Then he did something that took me back. Matt hugged me.
"Thank you Mark." Matt whispered. "You're the best friend I have."
I was truly affected by what he said. I felt closer to them both than I ever had before.
After lunch we joined up with the girls and went parasailing. Now one thing about me is I don't do planes. Hanging from a kite in the air behind a boat just wasn't going to happen. I was in charge of the video camera as they each took turns going up. Matt and Steve were skeptical at first, but Kit and Dawn talked them into it.
Here we are three macho men and we were all afraid to fly! After the initial hesitation, I think Matt had the most fun of all. For Sandy, Heather and Kit this was just a preview for tomorrow. They were going skydiving.
Dawn and Kit had been tanning earlier, and both looked a bit pink by the time we got back to the condo. By dinner my suspicions confirmed they were both sun burned. Dawn fared little better than Kit who was just plain red. Steve and Dawn were leaving tomorrow Matt and Kit on Sunday.
Sandy was staying with Heather and me for another week. I took everyone out for dinner that night at the local seafood dive joint. Steve and Dawn thanked us for having them along. I think they even knew their presence was no longer needed. Kit took my words to heart. Matt and she were clearly together but didn't show it publicly.
Sandy came to bed after checking up on Kit, she was hurting pretty bad but seemed ok otherwise. Heather invited Sandy to our bed that night, it was one of those rare times the three of us made love together.
When I woke around two Sandy and Heather were entwined in each other's arms sleeping. I went to the bathroom and then headed to the living room and stood looking at the ocean. I walked out on the patio the cool breeze washed over me, it was so peaceful here. If I ever had money I could get use to this.
"You look happy!" Kit whispered from her side of the wall.
"I guess you could say I am." I winked.
"Are they?" She teased. I looked back in the direction of the bedroom.
"They were when I left them." I was bragging a bit, but she asked. "And Matt?"
"Sleeping like a baby!" She winked. "Normally I wouldn't complain but it took him long enough to get there! I guess it's my fault for getting sun burned. "
"You ok?" I asked truly concerned. "That and everything else?"
"I am fine just really tender, fortunately for Matt not in the important areas!" Kit teased. She was still pushing my buttons. "After you left, Mom and Heather talked to me. Thank you Mark. Mom was glad you and I talked."
"Kit, you know, you and me. I can't ever..." I tried to explain. "...Matt is in love with you."
"I know. After today..." She just looked at the water.
"I could never do that to Matt. Not even once. Are we clear?" I refused to let it hang open like this. I knew I was being presumptuous but things had gone pretty far today, on and off the beach.
"I know. I couldn't do that to Heather and mom. I guess I have been a bit over the top lately." Kit looked up at me not at all sorry however.
"If you ever need me I will be there." I replied.
"I know, thank you Mark, I love you!" She whispered
"Same for me. We better go, tomorrow is a busy day." I said turning to the living room. "Good night Kit."
"Well I better go let him have round three or he won't let me sleep in!" She winked at me. I didn't know if she was serious or jerking my chain. "Good night Mark!"
Breakfast was late, Steve and Dawn were packed ready to go. They were going to return the van and fly out. Matt and I were going to take the girls and video tape them skydiving just after noon. On the ride over setting in the center of the back seat, it was clear that Kit was in pain anytime mom or Heather even brushed up against her.
"Kit I don't think you should go honey." Mom looked at Heather concerned. "Baby you will be in a harness and covered head to foot. There is no way you will enjoy this!"
I could see Heather agreed.
"But you paid for it already! I'll be ok!" Kit put up a brave face.
"If you say so dear but you can hardly be in the sun and you are in pain. We'll be in an open field taking lessons for an hour!" Mom replied. "And you will be strapped to another person don't forget!"
"Maybe Matt would like to go?" I blurted out. I looked over at Matt, he looked surprised but excited. "Just a thought."
"Matt, would you like to go honey?" Kit asked. It was the first time she had called him that around us.
"Not if you want Kit, this is your adventure." He replied. I wasn't sure if he was hoping to go or needed her to make up his mind.
"Well since I messed up maybe it would be better if you went today?" Kit smiled back at him.
"Are you sure Kit? I will go but only if you don't." Matt replied. I was proud of him, he always put her first, I knew why she loved him so much.
"Then it's settled. As long as we don't lose the money you should go." Kit announced. She wasn't happy but I knew her mind was made up. Matt was going.
They spent half the time in a class room the other on the field practicing the landing. Three instructors would be strapped to Matt, Heather and Sandy. Another couple are jumping solo for the first time. I adjusted the camera and prepared for the take off.
Kit was inside the air conditioned terminal watching from there. The twin engine prop plane started loading, everyone waved as they boarded. The plane taxied to the end and started to motor down the runway. I steadied the camera as the plane picked up speed and lumbered by me.
Through the viewer I watched expecting it to lift off any second, I seemed forever before the wheels left the tarmac. I watched as it looked like it wouldn't clear the trees. My heart pounded and then at the last minute I saw daylight between the plane and the trees. God that looked close in the viewer. Looking up I saw the plane continue to climb as it headed away.
I turned and started walking back to the terminal. I was going to set up in the shade for their descent. They told us the plane would be flying out several miles based on the wind speed and height. Then they would be heading back our way in about ten or fifteen minutes. The landing area was so big I knew a close up wasn't possible.
I had gotten great shots so far, I gave Kit the thumbs up as she looked at me. I was about half way back to the terminal. Suddenly Kit looked beyond me, she and others ran from the building heading my direction.
"MATT!" She screamed.
I turned and looked for the plane. I searched the sky and then to my horror there was a large black cloud rising up from the horizon.
"MOM!" She screamed.
"Mark do something!" She yelled. It was all I could to hold her. "Please Mark do something!"
I was numb. I knew then there were no survivors. I held Kit as she pounded my chest. She pulled on me to take her to the car. I knew it was no use. I could feel it. She broke free and started to run down the airstrip I followed knowing she wouldn't get far. She fell to her knees sobbing as she finally realized there was little chance they survived.
I bent down and just held her. Time stopped for those few precious moments. Even though I knew she was in physical pain as I held Kit she refused to let me go. Time started again.