Wednesday September 13 2028 “Kinnetic Advertising, Brian Kinney’s Office.” “Hi Cynthia, this is Justin, is Brian free?” “He’s on another other line, but he should be through in a few minutes. How’s your leg?” “I got the cast off this morning. It’s stiff but I think I’ll be back to normal in a day or two. I’ll be back to work on Monday. Thanks for asking.” “Brian never told me how you broke your leg in the first place, he just looked kind of odd when I asked him. If I’m not being too nosy how did you break your leg?” “How long have you worked for Brian? I would think he’s looked odd at your non-business questions more often than not. I imagine Brian didn’t tell you how I broke my leg since he pushed me out of the tree-house.” “He did what?” “He didn’t mean to Cynthia. Let’s just say he was pushing me in a very life affirming way and the door of the tree-house had some dry rot and it gave way and I fell out.” “Oh, My, God. No wonder he didn’t tell me what happened. You two are how old, and you’re fucking in a tree house? He’s off the other line I’ll connect you to him.” “Thanks Cynthia, I’m sure that we’ll be fucking each other when we’re in a nursing home and have to use walkers in order to get to the other‘s bed.” “Brian, Justin’s on line 2.” “Thanks Cynthia.” “I’ve missed having you in the building Justin, here’s Brian.” “Kinney.” “Hi Brian, I’m home from the doctor’s office safe and sound and minus a cast. Come home as soon as possible as I have a surprise for you.” “That’s great Sunshine, as long as it doesn’t involve you seducing me in the tree-house.” “Fuck you Brian; you know full well it was your idea to test the strength of the floor-boards of the tree-house.” “Don’t remind me Justin. You do know how scared I was when you went tumbling down those stairs. Luckily it wasn’t that far and you weren’t hurt too much.” “You can say that since you weren’t the one who broke his leg in two places and has had to be in a cast for 6 weeks. Though I have to admit that having you do all of the work in our sex life for the last six weeks has been somewhat pleasurable.” “Sunshine I can see that smile over this phone line.” “I should hope so since just thinking about you riding my cock like a bull rider makes me smile at the oddest times. The lab technician, that removed my cast, told me that most people don‘t smile while she cuts a cast off.” “I’ll be home as soon as possible, it shouldn’t be more than an hour or two. Tell me you didn’t tell Cynthia how you broke your leg.” “Why do you ask that Brian?” “Because she’s looking through my office window with a shit eating grin on her face.” “She did ask me how I broke my leg and I didn’t see any reason not to tell her since she isn’t, technically, a part of the family. Besides it’s been very hard not to tell anyone that even at your advanced age you still ejaculate hard enough to push me through a door.” “I’m not at an advanced age and I’m never going to be at an advanced age; just like you’ll always be my beautiful blond twink no matter how old and gray you get. If you‘d told anyone in the family what had happened then everyone in Pittsburgh would know by now. Plus Deb would‘ve slapped me up one side and down the other for hurting her Sunshine for my own pleasure.” “She’s never going to change is she?” ********** “Now Taylor you remember our plan don’t you?” “Yes Papa I remember, when Granddaddy asks what his surprise is I’ll come running from the dining room and tell him that it’s me.” “That’s the plan Taylor, Brian’ll be so happy that you’re spending the night with us. He misses having his Sonnyboy in the house. Taylor where're your shoes and socks?” “Over by the couch Papa, the same place Granddaddy leaves his shoes and socks. Tonight is going to be so much fun Papa, I can’t believe that Mommy and Daddy are finally letting me stay with you and Granddaddy for the entire night. Daddy thinks I’m growing up too fast. Papa why’re you laughing like that?” “I just remembered a joke I heard at the Doctor’s office this morning Taylor. Taylor you do have your underwear on don’t you?” “Why wouldn’t I have my underwear on?” "There’s your Granddaddy’s car pulling into the garage, go hide and remember to come running when he asks about his surprise.” “OK Papa.” ********** Justin meets his lover at the door from the garage with a Sunshine smile and a lip-devouring kiss. “How was your day Brian? Did you sign the deal with Husker Cosmetics?” “My day was fine and of course they signed with us. Now what’s my surprise and it better be more than that kiss, as fine of a kiss as it was?” “Just wait a bit and your surprise will become evident.” “It’s not another nude painting of me?” “It’s me Granddaddy it’s me. I’m your surprise, are you surprised?” “Taylor what’re you doing here? Of course I’m surprised. Where’re your Daddy and Mommy?” “They went on a day trip, whatever that is, Granddaddy. They said I could stay here and watch over the two of you. What does that mean Granddaddy, can’t you and Papa watch over yourselves?” “Your Daddy was just making a joke Taylor.” “Well it isn’t very funny.” “Your Daddy isn’t a very funny guy, Gus’ Sonnyboy.” “Well Granddaddy you’re funny enough for you and Daddy. Isn’t he Papa?” “Don’t get me involved in this Taylor.” Brian and Justin sit down on the couch. Brian takes off his shoes and socks and if asked wouldn’t know that he had done so. Taylor climbs into his Granddaddy’s lap. “Granddaddy you certainly have a comfortable lap. Is that why Papa sits in it so much?” “You’ll have to ask him. How was your day Taylor?” “It was ok I suppose. Mommy woke me up and we had breakfast. I wish she would quit making oatmeal, that stuff is just yucky and she makes me eat every bite. Then I watched my shows while Mommy cleaned up the kitchen and kissed Daddy before he left for work. Then we came here to get Papa so we could take him to the Doctor. Papa said they used a chain saw to cut off his cast but I didn’t believe him. He can’t pull my chain.” “He did, did he? Sunshine you should know better than to try to pull Gus’ Sonnyboy’s chain. Then what did you do?” “Papa was so happy he got his cast off that we had to stop at the park and play tag. Papa runs pretty fast for an old guy. I’m kidding Papa. I know you aren’t old; Granddaddy is the old one in the family. Though Granddaddy you don’t look very old.” “Good save Taylor.” “What do you mean Granddaddy?” “Nothing Taylor, go on with your story.” “Well after the park we ate lunch at the Diner. Granny Deb made me a Kinney banana split for dessert. I didn’t want to hurt her feelings but she forgot all of the good stuff. All it had was one scoop of ice cream and a little bit of caramel.” “Well the next time we go to the Diner we’ll have to teach her how to make a TK banana split, one with three kinds of ice cream and all of the good stuff. How does that sound Gus’ Sonnyboy?” “It sounds like a sure trip to a tummy ache Brian.” “Sunshine you can be a wet blanket some of the time.” “Tell you what Brian, I’ll make three TK banana splits for dessert and if you eat all of yours then you can teach Deb how to make them.” “Just what I said before, Sunshine you can be a wet blanket some of the time.” “What’re we having for supper Papa?” “I was thinking chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, with asparagus spears in a garlic butter sauce would taste pretty good.” “Do I like asparagus Papa?” “As much as your Granddaddy does Taylor.” “Granddaddy do we like asparagus?” “Gus’ Sonnyboy we like anything your Papa cooks, except his mutton stew?” “When did I ever make mutton stew?” “See Taylor it was so bad that even your Papa doesn’t remember it.” “Brian don’t fill the boy’s head with nonsense.” “Is that the best you can do Sunshine?” “It’s the best I can do with 3 sets of ears in the room.” “What do you want to do until supper Taylor?” “I’m ready for a nap Granddaddy. That game of tag with Papa wore me out.” “He’s good at wearing people out.” “Huh.” “Well I guess it’s naptime then Gus’ Sonnyboy. How about the three of us taking a nap on this soft couch?” “Not yet Granddaddy, you have to do something first.” “What do I have to do?” “Kiss Papa.” “What?” “Kiss Papa.” “OK Taylor that’s something I can do.” Brian gives Justin a peck on the cheek. “Granddaddy you have to kiss him like you mean it.” Brian gives Justin a peck on the lips. “Granddaddy kiss Papa so that he knows that you’re kissing him.” “Like this Gus’ Sonnyboy.” Brian consumes Justin’s mouth until they both have to come up for air. “Was that good enough of a kiss for you Taylor?” “Yes Granddaddy it was, you should do it more often since it makes Papa look so happy. Now you and I can take a nap.” “What about your Papa taking a nap with us?” “Don’t be silly Granddaddy, Papa has to make supper.” “He’s got you there Brian. You two take your nap and I’ll go slave in the kitchen.” “Lay down Granddaddy so I can get comfortable.” “Taylor you’re quite the slave master.” “Huh.” “Just close your eyes and go to sleep. Justin will wake us when supper is ready, won‘t you Sunshine?” “Yes Brian I’ll wake you since I want to see you eat a whole TK banana split.” ********* “Is he down for the count?” “For at least an hour I’m guessing.” “Then he’ll be awake when supper is ready and will be ready to go to bed at bedtime.” “Do you need any help with supper?” “You can peel the potatoes.” “What’s up with our little surprise?” “You remember that Gus has a meeting in Philadelphia tomorrow. He got the idea that he and Katherine could go this afternoon and have a romantic night in the City of Brotherly Love. Since Mel and Linds are off on another vacation Gus asked me if we would watch Taylor so that they could have some alone time. I said yes since I knew that you would have no problem with Taylor staying with us tonight. It’s hard to believe but I think he’s growing up faster than Gus did. He’s certainly taller than his Daddy was at the same age.” “I just hope he stops growing before he gets taller than me, like Gus did. I know it’s shallow of me but I don’t want to have to look up at my grandson some day.” “Yes it’s shallow of you, but I can’t even hope that he won’t be taller than me.” “You’re still the biggest person in this family. Justin I’ve been wondering why you finally let Gus call you Papa when Taylor was born. Why didn’t you let him call you Papa from the beginning?” “The reason is kind of embarrassing Brian. You know it surprised me that as fast as Gus always wanted to grow up that he kept calling me Uncle Justin all of those years. I always expected that he would just call me Justin and he did for a week or two back when he was 10 or 11. If he’d called me Papa back then I would’ve answered him but he never pushed it. He always asked if he could call me Papa and I always said no. I just didn’t want to tell him the reason I wouldn‘t let him call me Papa.” “Gus never thought of you as an Uncle, he thought of you as his Dad as much as he thought of me as his Dad. The Uncle Justin meant the same thing to him as when he used Dad for me. Try as you might to avoid the question I still want to know why you didn’t go with Papa to begin with.” “Do you remember when it first came up in the first place?” “Not really, it’s been a long time ago.” “It happened just before the famous ‘horsie incident’.” “I don’t remember a ‘horsie incident’ and besides it led to us buying this house with its wonderful foyer.” “You know Brian that even after all of the years we’ve been together I still find the way your mind works to be utterly fascinating.” “I don’t know what you mean.” “Like that Kinney version of the Taylor smile isn’t giving you away.” “Am I my smiling, it must because of the quality of these potatoes I’m peeling for our evening repast. While this little diversion has been interesting it isn‘t telling me why you insisted Gus call you Uncle Justin instead of Papa.” “Ok I’ll finish my story, just to keep you happy and peeling those potatoes. We’d been back together for about a year and I simply wasn’t sure enough in our relationship lasting for the long term. Hell Mikey was still telling me that you would never change and that I shouldn’t expect you to change just to keep me happy.” “I don’t know why Mikey couldn’t understand why I changed my ways for you. There are times when he still doesn’t get it after all of these years we‘ve been together as the happy homosexual couple that we are.” “I just decided that there were identical twins, the evil Mikey who couldn’t share you with anyone let alone a little blond twink that wouldn’t go away, and the good Michael who really was your best friend who wanted the best for you even if it was a little blond twink that wouldn’t go away.” “That really explains away some of his behavior over the years, why didn’t I think of it? Get back to the story Justin.” “I just figured that Gus would be hurt less if he lost an Uncle than if he lost a Papa.” “What? You mean that you were afraid that I would throw you away again; after all of the work Gus did to get us back together. I thought I was the one with demons. At that point in time you couldn’t have gotten rid of me even if you’d wanted to. I learned my lesson during those months we were apart. No Sunshine in Brian’s life was a terrible time and I wasn’t about to have it happen again. That’s one of the good things about my being 12 years older than you. I’ll go first and you’ll have to live without me. You’ll be able to handle that since you are so much stronger than I am. I don’t even want to think about trying to live if you were to die before me.” “Brian neither of us are going to die anytime soon and you would do fine since you would have to do so.” “I’m glad you think so but I know that if you were to die then I would be joining you very soon since my heart would break. But enough of this death talk get back to your story.” “While I should’ve known that we were together for the long haul I simply was afraid that you would tire of me. But I also didn’t think Gus would keep calling me Uncle Justin even after he got married. If I’d known he would do that I would’ve gone with having him call me Justin. Anyway I guess I decided while we were in that waiting room listening to you remember how we had gotten to that point in our lives that I would just have to bite the bullet and tell Gus that he could call me Papa. It’s amazing that as long as he called me Uncle Justin he hasn’t once called me that since Taylor was born.” “You ought to know by now that when we Kinneys get what we want we never let go. Gus wanted to call you Papa and once you let him do so he was never going to forget. The potatoes are in the steamer, should I go wake Taylor up and get him ready for supper or do you need more time to finish?” “Give him another 10 minutes, he’s had a busy day.” As Justin is finishing up with flouring the chicken fried steaks, it takes a while to do such a mundane task when your lover is kissing you like his life depends on it, Taylor wanders into the kitchen.” “I know what Daddy means now, you two just glow when you’re kissing each other. When’s supper going to be ready Papa? I’m starving.” “Taylor Kinney Peterson-Marcus where are you pants and underwear?” “Well Papa I remembered why you asked me if I had my underwear on. I’m almost three and I can get my pants off but I couldn’t get them back on after I took off my underwear to be like Granddaddy. Will you help me put them back on? Granddaddy why don’t you wear underwear under your pants? Granddaddy why’re you getting so red?”