This is the story of one man's search for true love. However, there will be some sex but the real focal point will be on the relationships developed along the way. If you are not of legal age, this is unlawful in your area, or man sex bothers you, then I would suggest you leave now. Drop me line, I would love to hear from you. joecollins7420@yahoo.com
Chapter 14 It had been a week since Jake and Lee had been laid to rest. Nick called a meeting of all the ranch employees. He wanted to know if anyone was interested in Jake's job. He found no takers. So he ran an ad in the local newspaper saying that applications were now available and interview would start in two weeks. One thing for sure, he had to find someone soon because he knew absolutely nothing about running a ranch.
Sue told Nick that she was glad that he had started his search. She wanted to sit in on the screening of applicants and interviews. Nick was shocked to find out that Sue had put earnest money on a working dude ranch that joined Nick and James' ranch. Even though the ranch was about 1/4 the size of Nick's, it was still going to be quite an chore running it. She and Nick were in the same boat, neither of them knew beans about running a ranch and both of them needed a foreman!
Lee had taken out a million dollar life insurance policy and made Sue his beneficiary. This was in addition to the policy that he and Jake had taken out. Since Lee's death had been accidental, she would get double. The insurance company was balking because they said murder was not an accident. Her lawyer said otherwise and obtained a court date. The insurance company evidently decided that they were fighting a losing battle and settled.
She had the money that Nick had paid them for the apartments and she and Lee had gotten a very large inheritance from an Uncle. So money was not a problem for her."
Nick's phone rang and Tom was on the other end. "Hey, Nick can you pick me up at the airport. I am in the lobby waiting."
"I am on my way, and will be there in a few. "
"I know it will be longer that than that, silly!"
Nick said as he hung up the phone. "James and Rickie, do you want to ride into town with me to pick up Tom? Nick hollered up the stairs.
"Sure thing!" both boys were coming down the stairs two at a time.
"Sue and Harry, are you joining us?"
."Just try to leave without us. What are we waiting for?" said Harry and Sue was shaking her head yes.
"Then lets head for the car."
"Shotgun!" Yelled Sue.
James got Harry in the van and had him all buckled in. "Let her rip, Dad" and off they went.
We walked into the waiting room and Tom was sitting and visiting with a very good looking guy. "Nick, I saw him first, so he is mine and all mine. Hear me!"
"Sure, Sue. Remember I have all I can handle with Harry and Tom.
"You two are absolutely disgusting". Laughed James.
Tom saw us and jumped up and ran over to us. He grabbled me and gave me a great bear hug. Then James got one. "So these two young men must be your family. I am Tom. Ok to hug you both!"
"After what you did for Dad, You had better!" Rickie said giving Tom a hug. Then Harry got his.
Sue got a big hug and a kiss from Tom. "Sue, I have someone over there I want you to meet."
"See, I told you he was mine." Laughed Sue winking at Nick. "Remember just keep your hands off, or I will scratch both your eyes out."
"Jim, This is Sue. The young lady you came to see. Sue, Jim has been trying to call you for 3 days but evidently you have your phone off. I will just leave you two and go visit with Nick and family."
"Thanks, Tom. Shall we sit. You certainly have my curiosity up and you have my full attention. I sense this must have something to do with the ranch that I am in the process of buying."
"Sue, you are correct. My family are very good friends of the owner of the Lazy R Dude Ranch. He called and told me that you were buying his ranch. I have been managing a Dude Ranch in Idaho. The owners have sold out and the new owners have let all of the old employees go. They want to bring their own employees in and gave all of us a good severance check. I was told that you would be looking for a foreman for your ranch. My friend has been trying to call you and told me to come to the Lazy R. I will be staying with him and we were hoping to make contact with you before you left."
"As you probably know that my brother and his best friend were both killed and we just buried them. I turned my phone off because I wanted some time to myself with out any interruptions. My brother's friend was manager of the N & J Ranch. So they are looking for someone also. The owners are the man and his sons over there that I came in with. So if we can't come to terms, you can keep him in mind."
"Actually, My dad and I were co-managers of the Ranch in Idaho. My dad is also looking for a job. I have all our references here in my briefcase. The owner of Lazy R wants to talk to you. Could I set up an appointment for tomorrow with him?" Jim said handing Sue his credentials.
"One question, how do you know Tom?"
"I met Tom on the flight over. We sat next to each other. He has nothing but praise for all of you.
Sue gave the paper work a once over. "Jim, this looking very promising. I hope that we can work out a deal. Would your dad be available soon for an interview. Nick has just posted the job in the local newspaper." Remarked Sue.
"Sue, you won't believe this but he and my mother are already at the Lazy R. They came down four days ago. I had some unfinished business to do before I came."
"Jim, let's go over and meet the rest of my group. I know Nick will be glad to hear about your dad. He has been very troubled at loosing Jake and trying to find a replacement."
Sue took Jim's arm and the went to see Nick. Sue made all the introductions and started to tell about Jim wanting to apply as her manager. "See, Nick. I told you this man was mine and you got left out."
"Miss Smarty, Tom filled me in and we have already called Jim's dad and they are coming over tomorrow for dinner. Jim can stay at the ranch with us until they come. If you don't have Jim's signature on a dotted line, he is still fair game! Anyway, I want his dad`s name on my dotted line."
"Jim, you are among friends now and you don't have to take everything we say and do as gospel. We like to have fun but we love each other dearly and would do nothing to hurt the other." Sue said smiling.
"I can already see that for myself. I hope that you will treat me the same." Remarked Jim.
"Tom tells me that you didn't get any food on the plane only a bag of peanuts and a coke. We have the best little restaurant, 'Mom's Place'. I would like to take everyone to dinner. I didn't give the boys a choice this time because they always choose pizza. Are you ready to eat?"
Sue and Jim sat next to each other, I am sure that they were holding hands and they couldn't take their eyes of each other. They had made an immediate connection.
Tom and I sat on the other side and we put Harry on the end. At one time, I put my hand on Tom's crouch. He was as hard as steel. It was plain to see that the old connection was still there.
The city park was just across the street and we decide to relax a bit before heading home. Sue and Jim took off in one direction. James and Rickie came up with a football from somewhere and started playing catch. Harry, Tom and I were just sitting in the shade talking.
"So Harry, tell me about your life before you met Jake. I would like to know all about your early life and your life as a teenager. As Nick probably told you, I am in my last year of medical school. I will have my MD degree in physical therapy at the end of my internship from the University of Montana. I am very interested in why you are in the wheelchair." Inquired Tom.
"My mother took off and abandoned me when I was 10. She left me with an alcoholic boyfriend who didn't care beans for me. In fact I was just a burden to him and he let me know it every day. He would start drinking and then would become physically abusive with me.
"If it is not too painful, I would like to hear you whole story. If you want we can take a break and take it up later." Tom said putting his arm around Harry's shoulders and comforting him.
"I can go on. I have learned to deal with my past, Thanks to Jake! Jake spent a lot money getting me counseling and the help needed for me to survive. I am what I am today because of Jake but of course that is another story which I will tell later."
"Just take your time, and don't leave anything out. I feel everything is important." Assured Tom.
"I started to develop strange feelings toward men. I just couldn't explain them to anyone. I didn't even have any friends my age to turn to for help. I started going into that old SOB's room after he had passed out and looking at him. He didn't have much to look at, just a big pot belly. One night, I decided to touch him. I thought he was out cold but he was just faking. I no sooner put my hand on his cock when he reached up and grabbed me. He proceeded to rape me several times that night and for some strange reason, I liked it."
"I discovered that I could make my life easier and more enjoyable by using my body. My beatings stopped and I let him use me anyway, he wanted. I started looking forward to having him come home. This went on for some time, and he started bringing his drinking buddies home with him. I am sure he was selling me to buy his booze but I didn't care. At least the beating stopped."
After two years, for some reason, he stopped paying his rent and we were evicted. So we took to living on the street. One night , he just disappeared and never came back. A guy started pimping me out and never gave me money to buy food, etc. All I had to eat was what I could find on the street or steal. I had almost starved to death. Somehow and someway, I ended up on Jake's street. He found me and took me in."
He nursed me back to health, took me to a doctor who recommended counseling, helped me get my GED and finally my degree in accounting. So here I am today!"
"That is some story. I would like to give you a complete examination and see what is going on with your body. If you would like for me to do it."
"Tom, not necessary but you can if you want. I have learned to accept life as it is. I just accept life one day at a time and try to make each day better than the one before. Thanks for caring."
"Tom, what I need for you to do right now is help me over to the restroom. I have to go bad!" Harry said with a pained look on his face.
"I had better help. The restrooms in this park are very unfriendly for handicaps. Tom you be a crutch on one side and I will be the crutch on the other." Nick commented.
"I am wise to your little game, Nick. You just want to get my body inside so both of you can take advantage of me." laughed Harry.
"Come on Tom, we can wait for Mr. Fussy pants in the Car. Harry you will have to find your own way to the restroom." Nick replied.
"No! No! Wait! I really need to go bad. You can have me after I am finished!" Harry said continuing to laugh.
"I suppose you want us to take it out and hold it while you pee on the floor and get our shoes all wet." Tom joined in on the fun.
"I don't care what you do, Just hurry, Please!"
"Since you said Please, Let's go!" suggested Nick.