DJ Pt. 20

"It isn't," Todd replied, "we drove down, and we still have a few days of vacation. We're heading to Orlando tomorrow and visiting Disney World for a couple of days, then spending two or three days on the west coast, around Sarasota, and then heading back. We'll likely leave Sarasota next Friday morning, planning to get back to Cleveland Saturday night, we're both due back to work on Monday."

"I have an idea," Joe spoke, "Doug, what do you think, If they leave Sarasota on Thursday morning, early, and drive to our house. I'm off on Thursday and we can take them to the Waterhole Thursday night, then they can hang around Friday and Friday night, then head back to Cleveland Saturday."

"Joe, that plan kicks ass!" I exclaimed, "the only problem I see is that once they've been to the Waterhole, and gotten a taste of our southern hospitality, they might not want to go back to Cleveland!"

"Let me get this straight, no pun intended," Todd inquired, "you're actually inviting us to spend a night or two at your home?"

"We are," I replied, "I'm certain you'll find us a lot friendlier than the Shady Inn, the only hotel in town, and free too."

Ryan, glancing at Todd, "I kind of like the idea, and I guess you have a spare bedroom?"

"Not exactly," I said, "but I know DJ and Jamie would give theirs up for a couple nights, and they would just stay with Jamie's parents. We would really enjoy hosting you guys for a day or two, and I know you will love our boys, once you meet them."

"I thought you just had one son," Todd remarked.

"DJ is our son," I explained, smiling, "and Jamie is his boyfriend. The two boys are inseparable, so it's like having two sons. They always sleep together, either at our house, or at Jamie's parent's house, and they're equally welcome at either place."

They asked about the Waterhole, and Joe explained that it is not a Gay Club, per se, but the Club is gay friendly, and that likely over half of the clientele are gay and lesbian, and it's a fun place to go.

After breakfast, we determined that the ship had changed direction, by seeing the position of the sun, and was headed back toward Miami. At lunchtime, we were treated to a drag show. Joe and I traded phone numbers with Todd and Ryan, and I told them to please give me a heads up if they decide to accept our offer. They said there was a pretty good chance that they would, and that they really want to meet DJ and Jamie.

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Saturday morning, January 20th, Jamie's alarm woke both boys up at 8:00 AM, and they both headed into the bathroom to relieve themselves and showered together. After drying each other they pulled on clean boxer-briefs and headed to the kitchen. As usual, Karen and Granny were both up, and sitting at the table having coffee.

DJ explained that they would be really late coming home tonight, that Jamie was coming out to Steve and Val's to keep him company, and that Steve and Val didn't expect to be home until 1:00 or 1:30 AM. Carl got up about 9:00 AM and joined them at the table.

"Does anyone know what time Doug and Joe are landing tomorrow?" Carl asked.

"Shit, I'm not sure," DJ responded, "but someone will need to pick them up, I'm scheduled to work 3-9 tomorrow, and Jamie is 4-9."

"It looks like," Carl commented, "I'm the only one not working on Sunday, so I guess I need to plan a trip to the airport, but I need to know what time their flight is due."

"The cruise ends today," Karen remarked, "I'll try to call Doug this evening, and get the details." Carl nodded in approval.

Jamie and DJ both put on their work uniform shirts, kissed Granny and Karen goodbye, and left about 9:30 AM, DJ headed to the store and Jamie headed to Matt's house.

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When DJ clocked in that morning, there was a notice posted next to the schedule, DJ read it and smiled.

**IT'S PARTY TIME**

Housewarming & Valentines Party

Saturday night, February 10th

10:00 PM until?

At our new home: 421 Pinetree Circle

Hosted by Randy Shultz & Daryl Cartwright

All are welcome and bring your

Spouse, Boyfriend, Girlfriend, or Date

Food and Alcohol provided, but

Please, drink responsibly.

**Be there or be square**

"NEAT!" DJ exclaimed, speaking to Randy.

"We made two of those, and Daryl plans to post one at his CVS, I think Daryl has finally decided to live more openly, and not worry so much about what others may think. We also plan to invite some of our close gay friends from the city, so it should be a diverse group."

"DJ," Randy asked, "Maybe you could help me out a little, do you know where we might be able to borrow some extra chairs from?"

"I think so, we could likely borrow some from Anthony, at the pizzeria," DJ replied, "I'll have Jamie ask him."

"Thanks, that'd be great," Randy said, "I'm trying to hold the deliveries down today, so we can get you out of here by Six, do you know when your Dad will be available to work again?"

"They're flying back in tomorrow, so I would guess he'll be available Monday afternoon." Randy nodded.

Gloria, about 5:00 PM, "DJ, take these last 3 deliveries, and when you get back I'll get you out of here, OK?"

"You bet, Gloria," DJ answered, heading out a couple minutes later.

At 5:45 DJ returned, and Gloria let him clock out, and he headed out to Steve's house, to assume his 'kid sitting' obligation.

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DJ pulled into the driveway at Steve's house and noticed the Buick LeSabre and the Cherokee parked under the carport. He assumed they would probably be driving the Buick, and parked behind the Cherokee, then walked to the front door, and rang the doorbell.

"DJ," Steve greeted, smiling, "Come on in, where did you park?"

"Behind the Cherokee," DJ replied, "I can move it if you need me to."

"That's fine, we'll be taking the Buick."

Abby and David were right there, Abby threw her arms around DJ's hips and David wrapped his arms around DJ's thigh, making DJ feel very welcome and loved. DJ couldn't help smiling.

"DJ," Valerie said, "the mac and cheese is in a baking dish in the oven, and the wieners are in a pan on the burner, and they are ready to serve. The kids are excited to have you to eat with them tonight. They'll both eat two wieners, but you'll need to cut David's into small bites. There are some c o o k i e s on top of the fridge for your desserts, after they finish their supper, and they both drink milk with their meals."

"What time do they go to bed, and do they get themselves ready?"

"We usually let them watch the cartoon channel after supper, and we like them in bed by about 9:00 PM," Steve said. "They both can get themselves into their pajamas, but make sure David puts his huggies on, underneath his sleepers, as he still occasionally has an accident while he sleeps. Make sure they both go potty and brush their teeth before bed."

"I hope it's ok," DJ remarked, "if Jamie comes to keep me company after he gets off from work."

"That's fine," Steve said, "and I can't think of anything else you need to know, you have my phone number if there is a problem."

Valerie instructed the young ones to obey DJ, and be good for him, or they might not let DJ sit them again, and they promised they would be good. Steve and Val kissed the kids goodbye, and told them they would see them in the morning, and left.

"Are you guys ready for supper?" DJ asked.

"You're going to eat with us, aren't you?" Abby asked.

"You betcha," DJ answered, "and I'm starved, let's eat."

They went into the kitchen, DJ saw the potholders and pulled the macaroni out of the oven, sitting it on the top of the stove. Plates, forks and glasses were already on the table. David climbed up on the tall chair, and Abby took a chair, while DJ started to dish up the food.

DJ did as instructed, cutting David's wieners, into bite size pieces, then spooned the macaroni onto the plates, spooning a larger portion onto his own plate. DJ pulled a jug of milk from the fridge and poured some into the three glasses. DJ sat down with the kids, Abby to his left, and David on his right, at the end of the table. Supper went without a hitch, Abby asked for a little more Mac and DJ obliged, also spooning himself a second portion.

The children both cleaned their plates, so DJ got the cookies down, and gave them all, (including himself) 2 cookies. He then rinsed the plates and glasses, and put them in the sink, and slid the leftover Macaroni into the fridge.

When DJ walked back into the living room, Abby had already turned on the TV and had it tuned to the cartoon network. She instructed DJ to sit on the center cushion of the sofa, to which he complied, and seconds later had Abby on his left and David on his right, both snuggled tightly against him. DJ wrapped his arms around their shoulders, pulling both children close to him.

DJ couldn't help but marvel as to how much he loved these kids, and how much they cared about him. As the cartoons played, he laughed and giggled, right along with Abby and David. It's been years since DJ had watched cartoons, and he was having fun, sharing the experience with these two children.

David spoke, "DJ, I gotta potty."

"You can go by yourself, can't you?" DJ answered.

"Yeah, but, when I'm done, I need you to wipe my bottom."

"OK, go ahead and go, and leave the bathroom door open, and holler when you're done, and I'll come and wipe your bottom."

A few minutes later, David hollered that he was done, this was a job that DJ wasn't quite prepared for. He'd never before needed to wipe anyone else's butt, just his own. Another first in DJ's life. He leaned David forward and cleaned his little crack and hole, and when he was satisfied that it was clean, he pulled David's underwear and trousers back up, then flushed David's 'business' down the toilet.

"Thanks, DJ," David said.

DJ, snickering, "You're welcome, David."

About 8:45 DJ decided it was time to get these hooligans to bed. He told them to get their pajamas on and get ready for bed. Abby got hers on, went to the bathroom to potty and brushed her teeth, and stood by her bedroom door, looking at DJ.

"Go to bed, Abby," DJ said.

"Aren't you going to kiss us goodnight, and tuck us in?"

"Sure, honey," DJ responded.

Abby climbed into bed, DJ leaned over and gave her a loving kiss on the cheek, and pulled the sheet and blanket around her, tucking her in. He then went through the same procedure with David, checking to ensure that David had put his huggies on. He then went back to the sofa and flipped through the channels trying to find something interesting to watch, finally settling on a boring movie, and then dozed off.

Jamie arrived at about 11:20 PM and knocked at the door, arousing DJ awake to answer it, of course DJ was expecting him. The two boys kissed and hugged in the doorway, then settled back onto the sofa. DJ reclined, his head on the padded right arm of the sofa, with a pillow under his head. He kicked off his sneakers, bringing his legs up, and straightening out his body.

Jamie also reclined, his body behind DJ's and his head resting against DJ's ribs. DJ's right arm swung over Jamie's shoulder, and rested on Jamie's chest, and the two boys rested comfortably for just a few minutes, basking in their closeness. It was one of those treasured moments of intimacy that both boys loved.

Suddenly the mood was interrupted. Little David was standing in front of the couch, he was rather disturbed and was shaking DJ's shoulder to arouse him.

"What's the matter David?" DJ asked.

"There's something under my bed!" David exclaimed, "I can hear it moving around, and I'm scared, can I lay here with you?"

Without an answer from DJ, David climbed onto the sofa and snuggled next to DJ's chest, his head just under DJ's chin. DJ removed his arm from around Jamie, and wrapped it around David to secure him from falling off the sofa. Jamie then wrapped his right arm around DJ's thighs and the calves of David's legs. In a few minutes, all three boys were asleep in that position.

It was about 1:15 AM when Steve and Val got home and noted that Jamie's car was parked behind DJ's Tracker, and they pulled under the carport. Rather than knocking or ringing the doorbell, Steve quietly unlocked the front door and he and Valerie quietly stepped inside. Their eyes fell upon the three sleeping boys, and they grinned at each other.

"Steve," Valerie whispered, "that's so sweet, get a snapshot."

Steve got out his phone, hit the camera icon, and got as close as possible, and captured a good shot. The flash brought both DJ and Jamie back to reality, but didn't phase David. Steve placed his finger on his lips to hush the two older boys. He then very gently and carefully lifted David from the sofa and carried him to his bed and tucked him in, still fast asleep.

"DJ," Val asked, "did you have problems with either of them?"

"Not exactly," DJ replied, "David had to poop, and he informed me that I needed to wipe his bottom. It was the first time I ever wiped a bottom, other than my own, but I think I did ok." Steve was grinning.

Val, almost choking with laughter, "David does pretty good with most of his hygiene, but he hasn't quite mastered the art of cleaning his bottom yet."

Steve, snickering, "If you guys decide to marry, and adopt small children, you'll both get plenty of practice wiping little bottoms!"

DJ and Jamie looked at each other, grinning, and nodding.

"So," Steve inquired, "How did David end up on the sofa with you guys?"

"He said something was moving under his bed, and he was scared, and wanted to lay with us," DJ answered.

"Oh," Steve remarked, smiling, "the monster under the bed, huh?"

"Well," DJ stated, "It's been fun, but we've both had a long day, and I think we're both ready for a good nights sleep, baby, are you ready to head home?" Jamie nodded.

"Wait up," Steve stated, reaching into his pocket and trying to hand DJ $30.

"Uncle Steve, I didn't do this for the money," DJ remarked, "please keep it, I did it because I love Abby and David!"

"DJ!" Val exclaimed, "Please take the money, we would have had to pay anyone else, and we feel a lot more comfortable with you watching them, because we know you care about them. We know that you would never harm, or abuse them, but we don't expect you, or anyone else, to do it for free."

"Oooookkaaaaayyyy" DJ said, as he reluctantly accepted the money, "Thank you Uncle Steve, Aunt Val, and I hope you need me again."

"We don't often need a sitter," Steve commented, "but when we do, DJ, you're number one on our sitter list, guys, have a good weekend, at least what's left of it, and DJ, thank you."

DJ and Jamie both hugged Val and Steve, said goodbye, and headed out to their cars and then headed back to Jamie's house. It was after 2:00 AM when they finally got home, and they wasted no time in getting to bed. At least they can sleep in tomorrow, as DJ is due to work at 3:00 PM and Jamie at 4:00 PM. They cuddled together and fell asleep quickly.

(to be continued)

Coming in Part 21

Doug and Joe return from their honeymoon

Bryan completes his move-in with Phil

Doug has his appointment with Steve Jones

Doug and Joe host their new young friends