Julio – The Growing Years

 by: Miguel Sanchez

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I wiped my eyes as I heard my boy talk. Matt saw this then came over and hugged me. “Papa Doc, if you hadn’t taken an interest in me, I don’t know if I’d be with Barbara and Casey and I owe that to you.”

Jay came over and held me while I got my emotions under control. “I care guys; it’s something I’ve always done. Now how about we head over to the restaurant and surprise Ronnie? I’m getting hungry too.” 

Chapter 57

We got into the car then headed over to Luiz’s. When we walked in, Darrel was the first to greet us. “Good evening Miguel, it’s nice to have you back again.”

I shook Darrel’s hand. “Hello Darrel, it’s nice to be back. Ronnie doesn’t know I’m here so I’m hoping to surprise him.”

He led us over to a table, placing menus down at our places. “It’s not too busy tonight so he should be able to chat with you a little bit.”

I saw Jay disappear into the kitchen. “I don’t think I’ll be able to surprise him now.”

Darrel got us seated looking at Matt. “And who is this fine looking gentleman?”

Matt looked up and was unsure as to what Darrel meant by his statement. I smiled then patted Matt’s arm. “This is Matt, Darrel. He’s my newest God son.”

Matt shook Darrel’s outstretched hand. “It’s nice to meet you Matt.”

Just then Jay sat down and I felt 2 hands on my shoulders. I looked up and there was Ronnie looking down at me. “Hi Dad, still helping kids I see.”

I smiled as Matt got up and went over to Ronnie. “Yeah and I heard what you and Jay did for Matt and Joey too.”

Ronnie smiled and ruffled Matt’s hair. “I guess it runs in the family. How long are you guys going to be here?”

Matt gave Ronnie a quick hug then returned to his seat. “We’ll be here for the weekend. We don’t have to leave Monday afternoon because Matt’s Mom has court on Tuesday.”

Darrel came over and took their order and then brought them their drinks. Matt and I told Ronnie and Jay more of what Matt’s mother did. Ronnie had his arm around Matt. “You’re in a good home now buddy, Barbara and Casey are great people.”

Ronnie stood then headed towards the kitchen. I reached out and took his hand and pulled him gently towards me. “I’m paying the bill tonight son so please don’t argue with me.”

Ronnie kissed me on the cheek then smiled. “Alright Dad, I won’t argue with you tonight.”

Ronnie left and went back to the kitchen. I looked over at Matt and his head was turning back and forth like it was on a swivel. “Papa Doc, did Ronnie buy this place himself?”

 

Jay covered his mouth to stifle the giggle. Matt looked over at him like he’d lost his mind. Jay managed to get his laughter under control. “No Matt, Ronnie didn’t buy this place. Dad leased it for him.”

Matt was still confused. “Is that like renting?”

I nodded my head. “For businesses, instead calling of it renting it’s called leasing. If the owner of the hotel ever decides to sell, I’ll have first option to buy it and that will include the restaurant.”

Just then our drinks were brought out by Darrel. “Are you all ready to order?”

Matt looked at me and smiled. “No Matt, you’re not having a burger and fries.”

Jay slapped his hand over his mouth again. “But Papa Doc, that’s what I like.”

Jay looked at Darrel. “Get Matt here, the 10 ounce sirloin steak medium rare and a baked potato and sweet peas.”

Darrel wrote the order down then turned to me. “What is your pleasure tonight Miguel?”

I’d noticed something a little different that I thought I’d try. “I’ll have the grilled swordfish, baked potato and the mixed veggies.”

Darrel smiled as he wrote the order down. “A very good choice Miguel.”

Jay placed his order then I saw Darrel’s son come over. He sat down beside me then leaned over to my ear. “Miguel, who’s that cute boy with you?”

I looked at Matt and he was smiling. “Darrel, that’s my adopted grandson Matt. Matt, this is Darrel’s son Darrel Jr. but they call him Dar so it doesn’t get too confusing.”

Matt was still smiling after I made the intorductions. “Miguel, can I show him around?”

I nodded my head. “Sure, just don’t go too far. Our meals will be out soon.”

The boys took off then Darrel looked at me. “Miguel, umm I don’t quite know how to say this.”

Jay interrupted. “It’s alright Darrel. Matt’s gay so you don’t have to worry.”

I had to use the bathroom so I excused myself. I went out into the lobby and headed towards the men’s room. I was about to enter when I heard several voices. One was that of an older male. “Come on boys, I know why you’re in here so what ever you were going to do, you can do it to me.”

The next voice I heard was definitely Matt’s. “Sure thing mister, what would you like?”

My gut was yelling at me to get in there but I held off and just listened. “OK you little fag, get on your knees and start sucking my dick.”

“I can’t do it with your pants up mister.”

I didn’t hear anything for several seconds. “There you go kid, now start sucking.”

I then heard Dar “God Matt, that’s a nice looking dick. His balls are hanging nice and low too.”

I heard Matt next. “OK mister, close your eyes and you’ll get the experience of a life time.”

What I heard next made my blood curl, “Argh,”

I rushed in and there was some guy with his pants around his ankles withering in pain on the floor. “You fucking brat, you crushed my balls.”

I put my foot on his groin. “You’re lucky that’s all he did. Now, I suggest you carry your sorry ass out of here and never come back.”

He looked up at me, still in obvious pain. “B but I’m registered here for the week.”

I pushed down with my foot then shook my head. “Not if you want to stay out of jail. Now go and pack your shit and leave.”

“What about the money I spent?”

I pushed down again. “Chalk it up to a learning experience.”

I lifted my foot then watched the scumbag slowly stand and pull his pants up. He walked bowlegged towards the door then I looked down at the boys. They looked a little shaken but none the worst for wear. “OK guys, what happened?”

Matt swallowed hard but Dar spoke. “Matt and I had to take a leak. We went into the large stall because the urinal broke today and can’t be fixed until tomorrow. When we came out, that guy was standing there watching as we fixed our pants.”

“Then he gave us a weird grin,” Matt said. “He called us queers then dropped his pants telling us to suck him.”

“That’s when I grabbed him by the nuts and squeezed for all I was worth,” Jr. finished. “That’s when you came in because we were about to come get you and my Dad.”

I had to admire their quick thinking in an awkward situation. I’m glad they weren’t hurt either. “That was quick thinking Darrel. I’m so glad neither of you got hurt. Wash your hands then come on, I’m sure dinner is out there waiting.”

I walked out the door just as Jay and Darrel Sr. were coming in. Jay stopped short so he wouldn’t run into me. “Your dinner has been on the table Miguel. Where are the boys?”

“They’re washing their hands and will be right out.”

As soon as the boys appeared, the man who’d tried to hurt them came charging over. This all happened so fast no one had a chance to do anything. “Why you little sons of bitches, I’ll get you.”

Just then Ronnie came out of the kitchen. “Hay Dad, you better get inside and eat your dinner. I worked hard on it and I don’t want it ruined.”

The charging man saw the large kitchen knife Ronnie was holding then stopped in his tracks. He quickly turned around and started running towards the door as fast as his feet would get him there. Ronnie saw the man and had a strange look on his face as if to say ‘What’s with him?”

Matt looked up at Ronnie. “He tried to hurt us but Dar and I managed to get away then Papa came in. I guess he thought you were going to get him with that knife.”

Ronnie giggled. “Oh my god, I forgot I was holding this but I guess it came in handy. Now you all scoot and eat. I’ll not have bad reviews from my own family.”

He started shaking the knife in a playful gesture. “Alright son, we’re going.”

We walked back into the restaurant returning to our seats. Darrel and Ronnie lifted the covers off them and the aromas started my stomach growling. We all dug in and silence was the order at the table. Matt swallowed his mouthful then looked at me. “Papa, can Darrel spend the night?”

I was about to answer when Darrel Sr. came over. He looked at me with a quizzical look on his face. “I was just asked if the boys could spend the weekend together.”

I looked at Matt and he grinned innocently. I didn’t have a problem with it and there was the 3^rd bedroom. “I guess it’s alright Darrel. We have the room. He’s going to need some clean clothes.”

Darrel shook his head and Jr. came over. “That won’t be a problem. I can call my wife and she can bring him a bag.”

Matt swallowed his mouthful. “Thanks Papa.”

Jay finished his meal then looked over to me. “Hey Dad, how about some desert?”

This took me a little off guard as I’d expected Matt to be asking. I was wondering if Ronnie had made Luiz’s German Chocolate Cake. “Sure thing son, you can have desert. Darrel, would you know if there is German Chocolate Cake?”

Dar giggled. “Ronnie made 3 of them today. I think he forgot to put a note on the desert list.”

My son had to be psychic. “German Chocolate cake for everyone.”

Darrel headed back to the kitchen as Jr. just seemed to remain glued to the floor looking at Matt. Jay got his attention. “Come on Dar, sit down with us and have some desert. Your Dad has to get hold of your Mom on the phone so I’m sure that’s going to take a little while.”

Jr. hurried over and sat next to Matt. I looked at Jay and whispered, “I think there is a little infatuation going on.”

A few minutes later Ronnie came out pushing a cart with our desert. “Here you go guys. Dad, I’m really glad you came and got to have some of Luiz’s cake.”

Ronnie served us our cake and even had a piece for his desert. Ronnie noticed the shy looks and grins going on between Jr. and Matt. I heard Ronnie whisper to Jay. “Do I detect romance is in the air?”

Ronnie then looked over at me. “I don’t think it’s more than an infatuation. Matt has someone back home he wants to get reacquainted with.”

We devoured Luiz’s prized cake in record time. I handed Darrel my credit card so he could settle the dinner bill when a woman carrying a bag came up and stood behind Dar. The woman set it on the floor beside Matt. Darrel then made the introductions. “Everyone, this is my wife Lois. She rarely got the chance to visit here but now that our daughter is away at college, I hope she visits here a little more often.”

I extended my hand and she graciously shook it. “Mr. Sanchez, I can’t thank you enough for taking over the restaurant and allowing Darrel to still manage it. He boasts about Ronnie and his fine cooking. Thanks to you, his dreams are continuing. Thank you too for letting Darrel Jr. spend the weekend with you and your sons.”

Just then the cashier came back with my credit card and slip to sign. As soon as she sat it on the table Lois hugged him tightly. Ronnie blushed as she released him. We chatted for a few minutes then the boys started getting antsy so I decided it was time to go. Jay stayed at the restaurant and helped Ronnie back in the kitchen so I had Matt and Jr. with me.

It took about 15 minutes to get home. When we got inside, Matt took Darrel down to the 3^rd bedroom and I put on a small pot of coffee. I was about to head into the living room when I saw Matt standing against the door. “Papa would it be OK if Darrel and I took a shower together?”

I shook my head, “Not at all son.”

Just then Darrel gasped. “Matt how could you.”

I looked over Matt’s shoulder and Darrel was standing there. “OK guys, come on in here and sit down.”

Matt quickly took a seat but Darrel slowly shuffled his way over to a chair. As soon as he sat down, Dar looked at Matt. “How could you ask him that?”

Matt patted Dar’s hand. “Papa knows everything about me. I asked him because this is Jay’s house.”

I sat down then looked at Dar. “Is there something you think I’d be upset about?”

Dar sat there like a deer caught in headlights. “Dar, answer Papa.”

He looked up at me. “I, I don’t th think s so.”

I scooted over to him. “Then what is it Darrel?”

I could see him trying to talk but nothing was coming out. Matt squeezed his hand. “Dar, you know about Jay and Ronnie, right?”

He turned and looked at Matt. “Yeah, they’re boyfriends.”

Matt looked at me. “Dar, you think I don’t know about that?”

He shook his head. “I dunno Miguel. I guess since it’s being talked about, you do.”

I nodded my head. “Yep, I do know and have ever since I adopted them. Are you gay?”

He looked at Matt then back to me and it was if a lead weight had been lifted off his body. “Yeah Miguel, I am. My parents know and they’re really great about it. I sensed Matt was and when we were out before dinner we talked. I know about Jay and Ronnie but I know some guys really keep it a secret to their parents.”

I patted his hand. “Yeah, a lot of kids have to because their parents don’t understand or even want to. My Dad taught me to accept people for who they are, not what they are. Matt’s adoptive parents know he’s gay and it doesn’t bother them in the least. Their oldest son is gay and has a boyfriend.”

Dar leaned over and hugged me. “You’re just as cool as my parents. Sorry, I was a little scared.”

Matt stood up and gave him a hug too. “I told ya, Papa knows everything about me and I meant everything.”

Dar stood up. “Come on Matt, let’s get that shower now.”

The boys were about to walk out of the kitchen when I heard the front door open. “Hi Dad, we’re home.”

“I’m in the kitchen boys.”

Ronnie and Jay came strolling into the kitchen and Matt went over and gave them both a hug. “It’s finally nice to meet the two who talked my brother into coming back home.”

Ronnie ruffled Matt’s hair. “Jay and I had spent way too much time on the streets and we knew it wasn’t a life for any kid.”

Dar was beaming as he heard what Jay and Ronnie had done. Jay rubbed Matt’s hair then looked at me. “We’ll be back in a few minutes Dad, Ronnie and I need a shower.”

My boys left the kitchen then Matt yelled. “Hey guys, can Dar and I talk to you?”

I had a feeling what it was going to be about so I let my boys handle it.

Dar and Matt headed down the hall and went into Jay and Ronnie’s room. Jay sat on the bed to take his shoes off. “OK boys, what’s on your mind?”

The boys looked at each other then stood there until Matt took the lead. “When you were our age, what were you and Ronnie doing?”

Ronnie stuck his head out of the bathroom. “What do you mean, what were we doing?”

Dar looked up a little red. “You know.”

Matt had a devilish look on his face. “Yeah, sex.”

Ronnie stepped out of the bathroom. “What about sex do you want to know?”

Jay patted the bed and the boys came over and sat beside him. Matt looked at Jay. “What does it feel like?”

Ronnie sat beside Darrel. “It all feels good but what does what feel like?”

Dar got brave. “When someone else touches you?”

“It’s the greatest feeling in the world,” Jay said as he reached out and wrapped the boys in his arms. “Boys fool around and touch each other and even go a little further.”

Matt smiled. “You mean when you put it in your mouth or yours in theirs?”

Jay and Ronnie smiled at each other then Ronnie giggled. “Yeah, that’s what Jay means.”

Dar looked at Jay then Ronnie. “Does it taste bad?”

Ronnie shook his head. “I don’t think so and I know Jay doesn’t. I know the first time we did try it we just had had a shower and were clean. As we got older, we learned and loved each other’s scent and taste.”

Matt got bolder. “What’s sperm taste like?”

Jay giggled then tossed it back to Matt. “Just taste your own. At your age, it’s a little sweet and a little salty but as you get older, it gets a little more salty. It’s something you’ll really have to experience to know.”

Dar took the total plunge next. “Umm, what does well?”

Ronnie shook his head. “Whoa guys; intercourse is the biggest step there is. It’s something you don’t jump into lightly. I take it neither of you have done anything before.”

Darrel turned red and Matt giggled. “Well, Dar told me...”

Darrel quickly covered Matt’s mouth. “Hey.”

Ronnie rubbed Darrel’s back. “It’s ok Dar no one here is going to judge you. I take it you’ve masturbated before.”

Dar was still a little red in the face but managed a weak nod. “Yeah, I do that, seems I’ve been doing it a lot lately.”

Matt smiled when he heard that. “Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger Dar, I do it a lot too now that I know it’s really OK.”

Jay fed on Matt’s statement. “That’s right Matt, there isn’t. Ronnie and I have been having sex together since we were younger than you. We truly loved each other and when Dad adopted us, it was wonderful.”

Dar smiled as he listened to Jay and Ronnie. “I have someone I’ve met and well, we’ve seen each other naked a few times and even jerked off together. I’d really like to get to know him. He’s in a few of my classes at school too.”

Ronnie patted Dar on the back. “That’s great Dar. Just take things slow and let things happen naturally.”

Matt and Dar looked at each other then smiled. Matt stood up and hugged Jay and Ronnie. “Come on Dar, let’s get that shower now. I think Jay and Ronnie want to get theirs too.”

Dar stood as did Jay and Ronnie. The 3 quickly hugged then the youngsters turned to leave. “Have fun boys,” Ronnie said winking at them.”

The boys disappeared down the hall and into their bedroom. Matt closed the door then looked at his friend. “Are you ready?”

To be continued...

Posted: 07/18/08