3 Cats and a Boy

 by: Miguel Sanchez

© 2005-2008 by the author

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I looked at my watch. “It’s getting into the heart of the dinner crowd. I think we should get going.”

She nodded her head then stood as Dale threw his arms around her and started crying. “Thanks Mom, I didn’t come here looking for someone like Mike but I’m glad we met.”

Chapter 13

Dale got his emotions under control then we headed towards Epcot. We were just about to enter when we heard a voice. “Well there he is. Hi Dale, it’s been a long time.”

I stopped then looked around and I saw a man walking towards Dale and Caleb. I saw Grace’s face change to one of anger. “Roger, I thought I made it quite clear on the phone that Dale does not wish to see you.”

I stepped in between him and the boys. “Well now Grace, why don’t we let him speak for himself.”

I put my hand out and stopped him from getting any closer. “You heard the lady bub, now back off.”

He got cocky then. “Oh, are you doing the boy now, or maybe you’re doing both of them.”

He was baiting me and I knew it but I wasn’t about to let him talk about either of the boys like that and get away with it. I grabbed him by the shirt and pulled him close. “You have exactly 5 seconds to leave or you will regret making that last statement.”

He got a smirk on his face. “What you gonna do, assault me here in front of witnesses?”

Just then Dale came over. “Roger, leave now. I don’t want to see you any more.”

Just then he decided to make a little scene. “What’s with you mister, I come here to visit Disney World and I’m getting assaulted.”

He reached down and wrapped his hand around Dale’s arm and tried to pull him in between us but Dale yanked it back causing him to wince. Just then 2 security officers came over. “What’s going on here?”

Roger tried to play the victim. “This man is assaulting me. I walked past and he grabbed me for no reason.”

Grace was livid. “Knock it off Roger.”

He turned and looked at Grace who was shooting daggers from her eyes. “Lady, I don’t know who you are.”

Now she was totally pissed. “Oh yeah, officers, his name is Roger Miller. He was a friend of my son and he was at a meeting held by our company. He called me asking if he could see him and my son told me he no longer wished to. Then he must have followed me from my hotel over here where he started making a scene.”

I let Roger go then he tried to make a hasty retreat until one of the security guards put his hand on his shoulder. “Let me see some ID sir.”

Roger started turning green. “Uh why sir, I’m the victim here.”

“Just do like you’re asked,” the other man said. “I would like to see some ID from each of you too.”

I reached into my pocket and removed my wallet then pulled out my driver’s license. Roger finally came up with his ID and handed it to the officer. Dale looked at Roger again. “Why can’t you take no for an answer?”

He thought he could get Dale into trouble. “You little pervert. You’ve been chasing me here, shaking your ass at me, putting my hand on your crotch trying to get me to feel you up and then you even resorted to blackmail yesterday. You said if I didn’t have sex with you, you’d tell your Mom and she’d have me arrested.”

I looked up at the officers then to Roger. “If that isn’t the biggest load of shit I’ve ever heard. Dale spent the entire day with me and my son yesterday.”

The officer took Roger’s ID and looked at it. “Mr. Miller, if you and this lady don’t know each other, how come she knows your name? Do you just realize that you’ve admitted to fondling that child?”

Now I didn’t want Dale to have to testify against him in court plus I had seen his rectum and one could tell he’d been penetrated. “Officer that so called crime just didn’t happen, Dale was with me and my son and was not out of our sight. If I might suggest this, why don’t you take his park pass and ban him from ever coming back?”

Roger glared at me and I could tell the officers were giving my suggestion serious consideration. “Mr. Hollander, if you do not wish to press charges against him, we will take your suggestion.”

Roger was livid. “WHAT, you can’t be serious. I paid good money for this. I WANT A REFUND NOW!”

He started trying to pull free when the other officer stepped up and grabbed his free arm. “Sir, you should read the rules of the park that comes with your ticket. It says we have the right to ask anyone to leave who creates problems for the other guests. If this happens, you’ve violated the rules and as such, are not entitled to any sort of refund.”

Roger tried shaking the officers’ hand off him but they held tight. “Let’s go now Mr. Miller. You are not to come back anywhere on Disney Land resort property, if you do you will be arrested.”

“Can I say something to Mr. Hollander?” he asked as they started to lead him away.”

They stopped and looked at me then I nodded my head. “Alright but make it quick.”

Dale was standing right near me as they led him over. “I guess I’ll have to see you at your house Dale.”

I put myself in between him and the officers then reached down grabbing the twat by the nads and squeezing. “If I hear of you going anywhere near Dale or his mother, I’ll have you arrested and charged with stalking. Now, if you have the balls and come around my place, my cats will have a field day.”

He was gasping for breath. “A all r right, y you w win.”

Dale popped my hand before I let go for good measure and Roger winced again in pain. I looked at him and glared. “Good, now remember what I said. He’s all yours officers.”

I watched as they led him through the hotel and put him in a police car. Dale came up to me and wrapped his arms around my waist. “Thanks Mike, I thought they were going to believe what he’d said.”

Just then Grace came up. “Dale, you’re staying with me for the rest of the trip.”

Dale had been fighting back tears when he talked to me but now he totally lost it. “MOM NO!”

She shook her head. “I don’t want to hear it young man. I knew something was wrong with him and now he says you’re out propositioning him.”

“Hold it right there Grace,” I said firmly. “Didn’t you hear a word I said to those officers?”

Again she shook her head. “I don’t care; I’ll not have my son out here propositioning men.”

“SHUT THE FUCK UP MOM RIGHT NOW!” Dale shouted at the top of his lungs. “I’m not some cheap slut. I HATE YOU!”

She was about to slap him until I moved the boy behind me. “Don’t even think of it Grace.”

She tried to reach around me but Dale and Caleb stepped back then I saw them run inside the hotel. “I want my son now.”

I looked at her and shook my head. “Not until you calm down Grace. Did you hear yourself? Roger made wild accusations trying to save his ass and you have the audacity to believe him! Have you totally lost your mind? You know damn good and well he was with me and Caleb yesterday. Now, do you think for a minute I would allow such a thing?”

She just stood there with a blank expression on her face. “I, I, I don’t know what’s going on anymore Mike.”

I looked at her with concern. “Grace, don’t you have any faith in Dale?”

“Of course I do,” she replied in almost a whisper.

“Then why don’t you act like it,” I said coldly. “You just called him a common whore in from of a lot of people.”

“B but did you,” she started.

“But nothing Grace,” I interrupted. “Either you trust him or you don’t.”

She stared silently at the ground then looked up at me. “I do Mike, honestly. I was just shocked at the things Roger was saying. I guess I screwed up again, huh?”

Some damage had definitely been done but I didn’t think it couldn’t be undone. “Well, you hurt him pretty bad, I can tell you that. But I don’t think it’s beyond repair. Come on, let’s go and talk with him. You should know I’d never let Roger anywhere near Dale.”

We went inside and as soon as Dale saw his Mom, he tried to run into the bedroom but I managed to catch him. “Let me go Mike, I don’t want to see her.”

He was struggling with me so I leaned down and picked him up like a baby. He started kicking his feet then I saw Caleb come over and put his hand on Dale’s shoulder. He calmed down and looked over at my son. “Relax Dale, don’t you trust Mike?”

He nodded then shook his head. “I trust him but I still don’t want to see HER.”

I saw Grace come over while Dale was looking at Caleb and touch his other shoulder. His head swung over and he started kicking his feet again. She tried to calm him then he swung his arms and caught me in the side of my head. Caleb grabbed his head and pulled it so they were looking in each other’s eyes. “Don’t you EVER hit Mike, do we understand each other?”

He started crying then. “Mike, I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”

I carried him over to the couch and sat down. He buried his face in my shoulder and bawled like a baby. Grace tried to sit beside him but he tried to push her away. “No son, don’t do that.”

“Mike, I don’t want her near me.”

Grace hung her head and started crying. “Dale, I’m so sorry I said that out there. I was wrong. I heard Roger talking that trash and it totally upset me.”

Dale sat up and stared at her. “So that gave you the right to call me a whore?”

She dropped her head. “No son it doesn’t. I had no right to say that. Please forgive me.”

He started shaking his head then Caleb popped him on his butt. “What’s wrong with you?”

Dale glared at Caleb. “Who the hell’s side are you on?”

Caleb popped him again. “Don’t cuss at me, we don’t talk like that. I’m on your side but who are we not to forgive someone when they ask for it and are truly sorry.”

Dale looked over at his Mom and tears were still streaming down her face. “I don’t know Caleb.”

I set Dale on his feet and Grace stepped in from of him. “Please son, I’m sorry. I’m totally ashamed of myself.”

Dale stepped over and hugged his Mom. “I’m sorry I cussed at you. I guess I got it coming for that.”

I was surprised at what I heard. “I’ll forgive you because I did bring it on myself but don’t let it happen again.”

Dale looked up at me and I was smiling. “Are you two OK now?”

Grace smiled. “Yeah, I think we’re OK now. I’m glad someone around here had a cool head.”

Caleb came over. “That’s one thing about Mike. He tells it like it is but he keeps his head. Can Dale stay here tonight?”

Dale looked around at us when Caleb asked that to his mother. She looked at him and saw the pleading look in his eyes. “Alright son but our flight leaves early Monday morning so we’re going to have to be in bed at a decent hour tomorrow night.”

I too had a good idea what the mother warning meant so we were going to have to get some sleep tonight. “It’s getting late and I know the boys must be starving by now.”

Caleb gave me the poor puppy dog eyes routine. “Yeah Dad, I’m about to dry up and blow away.”

Dale busted out laughing at the ‘blow away comment’ but didn’t elaborate. Grace was standing there trying to figure out what was so funny. I pointed laughing boy towards the door and gave him a playful pop on his butt. “Let’s go gang, I’m getting hungry too.”

We took a leisurely stroll over to Epcot then Caleb looked at me. “Dad, can we still try Japanese food tonight?”

That sounded good to me so I looked at the others for their opinions. Dale was the first to speak. “Alright but I’m not eating any raw fish, you know that Mom.”

Caleb wrinkled his nose. “Eww, who eats raw fish?”

Grace giggled. “Haven’t you ever heard of sushi?”

“Sushi,” Caleb asked. “What’s that?”

“Raw fish rolled up with rice and a few other things,” I replied watching his face.

Caleb pointed his finger towards his open mouth. “I don’t think so Dad.”

We went inside and the waitress said it would be a few minutes before we could be seated. The boys looked around and saw some seats over by a grill. “What is that Ma’am?”

The waitress smiled. “That is where you can watch as they prepare your food. Would you like to sit there?”

That sounded like a good idea. I looked over to Grace and she nodded her head. “Yes please, I think that might be fun.”

We were led to our seats and she took our drink order. A few minutes later, a young Japanese chef came out pushing a cart with a variety of foods. He introduced himself then took our order.

He put a little oil on the grill then that show began. They had a variety platter that had a little bit of everything so that was what I ordered. Grace and Dale had a shrimp dish and Caleb had a beef dish. The chef started flipping his spatula then as he peeled the shrimp he’d flip the shell and they’d land in his hat. It only took about 5 or 6 minutes to cook everything but the best part was when he made the fried rice. He took an egg and gently tossed it into the air and when it came down, it landed on the spatula and broke causing the egg to run into the rice. The boys were amazed. Caleb leaned over to me. “Daddy, can we tip him, he was good.”

I didn’t see why not so I nodded my head. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a $5.00 bill. “Here sir, this is for you.”

The chef graciously accepted. “Thank you very much young man. Enjoy your dinner.”

The food was marvelous. After we ate, I paid the bill then walked around outside Epcot letting our food digest. The boys spotted the ice cream shop and they made a beeline for it. “Hold it boys.”

Caleb stopped and looked at me. “I have money Dad.”

I smiled then motioned him over. “I know that son but did you think maybe someone else would want something?”

He blushed a little then dropped his head. “Sorry Dad. Would you or Ms. Saunders like anything?”

I looked at Grace and she shook her head no. “I’ll have a large thick chocolate shake.”

Caleb leaned down and kissed me on the cheek. “OK Dad, you got it.”

He ran back over to where Dale was waiting then the two of them walked over to the shop. “Mike, can I ask you something personal?”

I wasn’t sure how personal this was going to be and I looked to see if anyone was around. “What’s on your mind Grace?”

I could see her lost in thought as if she was trying to form her question carefully. “I get the feeling from Dale that he has strong feelings for you.”

I didn’t know what to say or even how to answer. I’d already made one admission and she’d said it was safe. “Well Grace, he’s dropped hints and even came out and said some things too. I can tell you he’s starved for male attention.”

“I know Mike,” Grace said frowning a little. “I don’t want him trying to find more on his own. I feel comfortable with him being with you and your son. Do I detect there are some feelings growing between those two also?”

I hadn’t realized it was quite that obvious until I looked up. Dale had his arm around Caleb’s shoulder as he held his ice cream in his free hand and Caleb had what looked like two milk shakes. “It would appear so Grace.”

The idea of them becoming closer made me feel good because as I got older, Caleb would have someone to be with. “Here you go Dad. Are you going to finish that whole thing?”

I looked at the cup Caleb was holding and his was bigger than mine. “Why are you asking me that for son, I wonder if you’re going to finish what you have?”

I dug into my shake as the boys just mingled around. Grace was about to say something when I got a lap full Dale. “Thanks Mike for everything. This has been a great vacation.”

Now what he did next really floored me. I’d taken a mouthful of my shake then Dale turned and kissed me on the lips in front of Grace. He got up and quickly rejoined Caleb. “I guess that was another of his subtle hints you were talking about.”

Since that was done in front of Grace, I thought that was about as subtle as a tank. “I can’t say as I haven’t grown fond of him Grace. I hope you don’t think I’m trying to take him away from you.”

She shook her head. “Not at all Mike. Like you said, he’s starved for male attention and I’m really glad it’s you. I’ve had the chance to meet and get to know you. Had this not happened, I might not get to meet a man he might find and that now scares me.”

I took another swig of my shake. “If you’d like, I can talk with him but since there is also something between him and Caleb, I don’t think that’s really going to be necessary.”

I could see her thinking about what I said then she nodded her head. “I think you might be right Mike. It’s getting late and I’m ready for a shower and some sleep.”

We got up and I motioned for the boys to come on. Grace and I stopped in the lobby while the boys went on down to the room. Dale started to follow Caleb then stopped and came over to give his Mom a hug and kiss. “I’ll see you tomorrow Grace. Any time in particular you want to come over?”

She shook her head. “I’ll probably pack tomorrow morning before I come over. I know Dale has some clothes here but there should be plenty of room in our large bag.”

I walked Grace out front so she could get a cab. The doorman motioned for one then she got in and left for her hotel. I got my keycard out then headed to the room. When I got inside, the boys were already nude sitting on the couch finishing their ice cream. Dale looked at me and smiled. “Come on Mike, get undressed and join us.”

To be continued...

Posted: 07/11/08