Finding Love After Incredible Loss Chapter 39
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Finding love after incredible loss – Chapter 39
Scott slumped on the bottom of the stairs and cried into his hands – how could he have been so stupid; AJ didn't want him to stay at the party and the only thing he asked was to stay out of cars driven by people that drank. Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck. He grabbed his phone and dialed his dad – it was 12 AM in Pullman Washington but he needed to talk with him. Scott was crying when his dad answered the phone – he croaked out hey dad and JR was wide awake immediately. JR asked him what's wrong son, is anyone hurt? Scott snorted at that – physically everyone but me is fine; I'm drunk. JR could picture his son sitting in North Carolina in the dark having fought with AJ, crying and kicking himself for being drunk so he waded in carefully – Your drunk and AJ isn't and you two had a fight, how am I doing so far. Scott responded spot on. JR continued, now your upset so that means you, long pause from JR, Scott said Dad you there. JR composed himself – tell me you didn't do what I think you did – you were in a car with someone who had been drinking. Scott groaned out yup, I'm a fucking idiot.
Scott continued – recounting the party they went to, AJ was didn't drink because of the kids and wanted Scott to have a good time, they arrived at Noon and at 8 PM AJ wanted to head home to bat the boys and put them to bed. I wanted to stay and AJ asked how I would get home – I said that he could stay too or come back and get me, yeah before you say it I know it was a dick thing to say the boys will always come first for AJ and I know that going in and I tried to make this about me. I know he loves me, but those boys can't do anything for themselves they rely on him for everything and I tried to put myself between him and Caleb and Connor. Then Brad and Joe said they would get me home; AJ's parting request was for me not to get into a car with someone who was drinking. I did exactly what he asked me not to do. JR sighed heavily and said – Scott you screwed the pooch on this one. I know dad, that's not the end though. When I got home, AJ ripped into Brad and Joe and it finally broke through my addled self-focused brain – Syd was killed by a drunk driver, he asked me not to get in a car with a drinker and I blew right by that, so I knew he was pissed at me. When he kissed me goodnight, I asked him where I was sleeping tonight. JR let out a heavy sigh. Scott continued cutting JR off, I know that now – AJ turned on the steps and I immediately thought he was going to kick my ass, but he kissed my forehead and told me that I was an ass and he had not thought I should sleep anywhere but our bed, but because I thought he was petty that NOW I could sleep wherever I wanted as long as it wasn't in OUR bed. Oh and I forgot – before all of this he told me that he did not want to talk about it at all until I was sober and not hungover.
JR chuckled – so dickhead you fucked up big time on this one. One additional question – did you call him and tell him you were running late or did you just text him? Long pause and JR said – you're a FUCKING IDIOT my boy, so I hope this is now the last question – did AJ try and call you? Another pause, JR yelled FUCK ME you truly are in deep.
Your fiancé is wise beyond his years and you didn't give him credit for that. He asked you to come home with him, yet he realized you wanted to stay and enjoy the night. The one thing that AJ is adamantly opposed to is drunk driving and rightfully so, you blew right through that and I know you weren't trying to hurt him but you did. Then dumbass you took your own bias that if you were in his shoes he would need to sleep somewhere else; that's not who he is – Evelyn talked with you about this and made sure you knew he does not hold grudges and does not hold on to things, EXCEPT drunk driving. Please for God's sake do not chew on this bone over and over; get sober and beyond the hang over, talk with him honestly and let it go – just DO NOT drink and drive or ride with a drinker. Drink two glasses of water and take some Excedrin.
Scott croaked out – where do I sleep. JR tensely responded – in your bed, you need to drink the water, take the pills and crawl into bed and pull that man into you and just say `sorry, I love you and we'll talk when I'm right'. Don't fuck this up – you have never been happier and alive in your life; I didn't see it before but AJ makes you a better you. He has made me a better me and I haven't slept with him. Scott choked out, dad lookey no touchey and thank you for kicking me in the ass. JR said your welcome and please for all that is good and holy – love that man, he has given you his heart – don't break it. Scott was crying again – he knew his dad was 100% right and he needed to fix this by being the man that AJ deserves.
Scott drank a glass of water, found the Excedrin took 3 of them with his next glass of water, went pee in the guest bath and went upstairs to bed. When he crawled into bed at 4 AM, AJ was still awake. He looked at Scott and said – what took you so long? Scott leaned in and kissed AJ on the lips with passion and tears; he said I'm sorry and I love you so much that it hurts. When I pulled my head out of my ass downstairs and realized what I had done I wanted to crawl in a hole and die; then I was trying to say all the right things instead of just saying I was sorry and letting you know it will never happen again. Scott kissed him again and asked will you hold me and love me again? AJ shook his head and said get over here dufus, I will definitely hold you and I never stopped loving you that's why this whole thing hurt so much. Scott said I'm sorry and we can talk when my head isn't up my ass; AJ squeezed him and said he didn't think he could wait that long. AJ kissed his neck and was fast asleep. Scott chuckled to himself – Evelyn's right he doesn't hold grudges, has impossible expectations and when he's in, he's in for life.
When AJ woke up at 8 AM, Scott was not in bed. AJ got up and checked the boys' room and they were not there. AJ heard some laughter downstairs and thought, hmmm looks like someone is working on making some points, I just hope he is feeling ok this morning. AJ went downstairs to find the kitchen a mess and Scott and the boys in the breakfast room eating something resembling eggs, bacon and toast. Caleb saw his daddy first and squealed – daddy, daddy pancakes. Conor joined in pancakes daddy. AJ grabbed some coffee and went to the table, hugged Scott's head and kissed the top of it – then he hugged the boys and said you have toast that Scott made we can have pancakes another day. Scott looked up at AJ and said he tried, but they were horrible – I obviously need some cooking lessons for at least the basics.
AJ asked, what time they work up, Scott said 7 AM. AJ asked how he was feeling, Scott just said – I'm upright and the headache is coming down. He looked at the kitchen and told AJ I'll clean it up – I just don't know how you keep all that clean and still have such tremendous meals. AJ chuckled – flattery isn't going to get you anywhere, I don't have a huge repertoire, but what I do make I do well. Keeping things rinsed and away while you work makes it easier to be done when you are eating with our boys. Scott pulled AJ to him and put his forehead on AJ's stomach – thank you for that; you started calling them our boys when we were all in the new house it feels good. Again – I'm sorry and I love you with everything I have; I'm going to shower and then clean up. We can talk after that, ok? AJ said sure. Scott tried to stand, but AJ was not moving. Scott tried again and no luck. AJ said lookey and touchey and waggled his eyebrows. Scott chuckled and nodded to the boys; AJ said they are behind me and wouldn't see him sucking on little AJ. Scott rolled his eyes and said – I've never seen a little AJ; what does he look like and is he a real boy or just your imaginary friend? AJ pulled his did out and said open wide, which Scott gladly did. His man was in a good mood which would help when they talked later. Scott went to work and was doing a good job when the doorbell rang. AJ was not happy as this blowie was a good one. He put things away and pulled his baggy sweatshirt down and headed to the door.
Brad, Lisa, Joe and Amy stood on the outside with what looked like pastries and coffee. Scott had wiped the boys down and gotten them out of their chairs and was walking up behind AJ when he saw Brad. His initial reaction was fuck me, which he actually said out loud instead of in his head. AJ turned and winked at Scott, who then realized that he had said that out loud; without missing a beat as you heard, Scott needs me to take him upstairs and fuck him. Scott cleared his throat and stepped forward – inviting the 4 into the house and elbowing AJ in the stomach. Caleb and Conor ran in and pulled on Scott – movie; AJ grabbed the boys and said I'll handle this and moved to the playroom to get things going. Scott tried to stop him, but AJ said have fun; AJ walked with the boys to the playroom. What movie do you want to watch – goonies, AJ said try again not happening; ok then – awaddin. AJ put Aladdin in the player and sat down with the boys to watch.
Scott took the two couples into the dining room and brought mugs, plates and cutlery for everyone. Lisa asked where AJ had gotten off to; Scott apologized that AJ was spending the morning with the boys. Brad interjected, is there anyway to get him to come in and talk with us? Scott was not really sure – AJ had said last night he was out as far as Brad and Joe were concerned and they had sort of ambushed them this morning. Amy saw the pained look on Scott's face and let him know that this was on Brad and Joe; she apologized for the ambush and knew it was a long shot given AJ's comments last night. She looked to Lisa and said, maybe we need to let this go for a few days. Joe started to speak and Amy cut him off – you two are at fault here so let the adults try to fix this issue. Joe spat – adults hell he's just 21 and you act like we killed someone. Scott saw red and blew a gasket – you asshole how dare you talk about AJ like that; you don't know him and you never tried to get to know him. Even Brad made an effort, but not you. Good ole southern boy – you know it all. My guess is you would prefer to not be here at all, am I right? Joe spat, no I see no reason to be, at that moment AJ asked then why are you here? You could have heard a pin drop at that moment.
AJ was so over this man and his antics, he could not understand how Amy was with him or how Brad for that matter was friends with him, but they were so he was going to give it a go for Amy as he did like her a great deal. Look I thought I made myself completely clear last night, Joe piped in you did and I don't see the need to try and change your mind. Amy told Joe to shut it; look AJ we are not here to change your mind; we are here to apologize and let you know that this whole mess is on these two. That coming from me doesn't mean much and with Joe's redneck approach to everything it won't change anything, so I personally want to apologize for ambushing you today and trying to intercede on our husbands' behalf.
What I would ask is that you don't shut Lisa and me out, we enjoyed getting to know you, your boys and Scott. Our kids are angry with their dads for what they did – Patrick and Joey are probably the most upset, they were hoping to get to know you and maybe hang out. Joe laughed – why would he want to hang out with them? AJ laughed out loud – looking at Joe, he asked him are you still drunk or are you always this dense? Joe yelled – how dare you, you little fag. AJ laughed louder, which incensed Joe; he lunged at AJ and wound up flat on the floor with his arm bent up behind his back and AJ's left knee square in thigh. AJ growled – you come in to my home, call me names and attack me physically, old man I could beat you senseless and be completely within my rights to then have you arrested. What I am going to do is let you off the floor and you are going to get up and leave my home. Scott was standing behind AJ with his eyes on Brad, who to his credit had not moved.
AJ let Joe off the ground and he swore at AJ – fucking asshole. Brad spoke for the first time since arriving – Joe shut the fuck up for a minute. Let me paint you a picture and then ask you a question – Let's say we are back 20 years ago and you and Amy just had Joseph Jr. and 4 months after that she was killed in a car wreck by a drunk driver. Then you meet someone that you think could make your life complete and move across country, get invited to a party that is 6 days after you move. During that party your new special someone wants to stay at the party longer, but you have to get your son home to bath and put to bed and you ask your special someone to come with you, they ask you to stay and the host and her best friend tell you that they will make sure your special someone gets home safely. The last thing you say to your special someone and these two people you have known for 7 hours total is that your special someone does not get in the car with someone driving that has been drinking. 4+ hours later your special someone rolls up drunk off their ass with the two people also drunk how would you react? Joe responded, I would be mad, but not a titty baby like this fag is being. Brad stood abruptly and got in his friends face and stabbed him in the chest with each word – HE IS NOT A FAG, yes Scott and he are both men and they have more love between them than the four of us combined. They were both with women before they got together – they love each other, just like Joey and Patrick do you fucking idiot. Joe stood there with his mouth open and then said my son isn't a fag, he is not in love with your son and if he is, your son turned him that way.
Amy had had it; we are done you filthy mouthed ass. Your son is gay, he was not turned gay, he did not get influence, he has never liked women, he is in love with your best friend's son. You need to find a hotel to stay in, I will pack you some things and drop them off. I will ride home with Brad and Lisa, I won't make excuses for you, cover your ignorance with your children and I WILL not tolerate you berating your son, AJ or Scott again. Get out and I swear to all that is good and holy, if you go near our home, I will shoot you myself, am I understood? Joe started to object, but Brad intervened and maneuvered him out the door where he took a swing at Brad and hit him square on the jaw. AJ called 911 and Scott got between the two men. Joe hit Scott in the face and that was the last thing he did before being thrown to the floor of the porch by AJ.