You Can Run
but
 You Can’t Hide
 by: Miguel Sanchez

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I rolled onto my back and there was Jamie lying beside me. I extended my arm out sliding it under his head. He rolled onto his side and let me cuddle him as I tried to answer his question. “I guess I’m having a hard time dealing with what I did son.”

Chapter 10

As he rolled against me, my hand started to rub his back. “You saved my life. He would have killed me if you hadn’t.”

Tears started to roll again. I was hearing what he and Hans had said but getting my brain to accept it was something else. “I know that son and I know it had to be done. I just keep wondering why he made me do that.”

I wiped my eyes then I heard Jamie crying. “Why’d he have to kill my Daddy?”

Jamie wiggled up onto my chest then I looked over and Kevin had joined Hans and was cuddled on him. “Yeah Mr. Lee, why did he have to do that?”

Now all three of us were crying again and I don’t know how long we were then I saw a doctor standing there. I got a panicked look on my face because this sure wasn’t kosher. “Uh, what’s up Doc?”

Jamie turned his head and saw the Doctor standing there and he started to panic. “NO, don’t stick me again.”

As he got close I saw the name tag and it didn’t say MD on it. He pulled down the covers pulling out a syringe out of his pocked. “Hold on to him.”

“NO, NO MORE SHOTS!” Jamie screamed. “NO MORE NEEDLES!”

Hans managed to push the call button and a woman’s voice came on just as Jamie started screaming. I rolled Jamie off me and got him in between myself and Hans. “Damn it, I said hold him.”

Just then another man in a white coat came in. “Just what is going on in here?”

“Hold that little prick I said,” the person said as he raised his arm up.

The nurse, or whatever he was, had pulled the covers down freeing my legs. I pulled my left leg up and aimed for the center of his chest and then kicked him as hard as I could. I got him dead center in the chest and he went flying back hitting the closet. I hopped out of the bed and walked over to the fallen body. He was out cold so I didn’t have to worry about him. “Who the hell is this guy?”

The doctor got a bit of an attitude. “I’m Dr. Allen and he happens to work here. There are standing orders on all patients when they get upset.”

Now I was getting upset. “Standing orders? You sedate someone because they cry? Shit man, what kind of doctor are you? I can tell you this, as of this minute you are no longer our doctor. YOU’RE FIRED.”

The man smirked at me. “I’m afraid that is not possible. You’re not mentally capable of making a decision like that.”

Hans eased Kevin off his chest and came over. “He might not be but I am. You’re fired, now get out.”

Hans went over and picked up the phone and punched out some numbers. A few minutes later a man in plain clothes came in. Hans saw the man and ran over to him. “Uncle Greg, how are you?”

I was standing there with my mouth hanging open as was the quack. The man in the suit saw the man on the floor then looked at Dr. Allen. “What’s going on?”

Hans put his arm around my shoulder then looked at his uncle. “That guy there came in and tried to give Jamie there a shot all because he was crying.”

Dr. Allen puffed his chest out. “The child was hysterical. He needed to be sedated.”

My butt still hurt. I turned around and glared at the jerk. “Were you responsible for stabbing me last night?”

“Now calm down sir,” he said throwing up his hands. “You’ve just killed a man. You’re in a fragile mental state.”

I was seeing red. “You’re going to be in a fragile state if you don’t get your ass out of this room now. Yeah, I was crying last night and Jamie was crying today.”

Dr. Allen tried something to bolster his case. “What would you do if you were being held by the man that just killed your father?”

I just about lost it. “How dare you?” I yelled grabbing him by the shirt. “You know nothing.”

Just then Jamie jumped down and ran over with his fists balled. “You mother fucker, Lee didn’t kill my father.”

The teen left fly with a right that caught the doctor right in the nads sending him down to the floor like a limp dishrag. I grabbed Jamie then picked him up into my arms. “Now, who might I ask are you?”

Hans wrapped his arms around me and Jamie. “Calm down baby. This is my uncle, Dr. Greg Nash. He’s a shrink baby.”

My eyes got huge. “Is he responsible for us getting needles in our butts this morning?”

Hans kissed me in front of his uncle. “Relax baby. Uncle Greg knows I’m gay and it don’t bother him. Last night, you all needed to get some sleep so I said it was OK to sedate you.”

I looked into my lover’s eyes as the doctor started to move in between us. Hans stuck his arm out just as I smiled lovingly at him. “You know I can never stay mad at you. We did need to sleep but every time someone cries, we don’t need a needle in our butts.”

Just then the Doc Jamie busted in the balls started to stand. “I could have you all arrested.”

I laughed at him. “By your own words jackass, we’re crazy and therefore not responsible for our actions. Now I suggest you get your sorry ass out of this room before Hans here files a lawsuit against you.”

The jerk I kicked started coming around. He stood up and reached into his pocket then I set Jamie on his feet. “You pull that thing out and I’ll stick it in you dude.”

He looked up and saw Dr. Nash standing there. “Are you going to let a patient run wild Doctor?”

“After what I heard you call that young man there, all I see is someone protecting a child from abuse,” Dr. Nash started saying. “Now, you’re fired. If my nephew here wishes to bring charges against you, the hospital will not defend your actions.”

We watched the two men leave then all the adrenalin suddenly left my body and I was now quite tired. I went back over to my bed and sat down. “So what is the plan Doc? I’m a mess mentally and the boys aren’t much better. I don’t know if the boys have any family but if you try and separate them right now, you’ll really have a mess on your hands.”

Kevin scooted over and sat on my lap. “Lee, my Mom is dead and so is Jamie’s. I have an Aunt somewhere but I don’t wanna be away from Jamie.”

Jamie went over to Hans then looked at the Doc. “I don’t have any family but I don’t wanna be away from these people. Lee saved my life and he understands me and Kevin.”

The Doc looked at Hans then over to me. “Well, the first thing is that Social Services will have to be notified. Next, I think the boys and you Lee need to be hospitalized for a while so you all can come to terms with what happened. I know a Social Worker and she tends to take my recommendations in cases like this. Are you willing to become foster parents?”

I’d never thought about becoming a parent before but I couldn’t see these boys get separated. They’re family; they’re part of our gay family and deserve our care and protection. I looked at Hans and it’s as if he can read my mind. He smiles at me then looks at the Doctor. “They need us Uncle Greg. If I didn’t have Lee now, I’d just be going through the motions of living. I don’t want to see these two go through that. We’ll be their foster parents.”

I looked at the Doc after Hans spoke for us. “Will we be able to foster them until they’re 18?”

“I don’t know Lee,” Dr. Nash said pulling up a chair. “But I suggest you looking into adopting them after they’ve been with you guys about 6 months or so. This way they’ll be able to stay together. Now Hans, you’ll have the biggest challenge because of your age. You’re only 19 and to be honest, you look much younger so I recommend you adopt Jamie. He’s 14 almost 15 so when it’s time, they judge will listen to him and I’ll support you both. But right now, Lee, Jamie and Kevin, you three have some work to do. Dinner will be up soon so I want you guys to eat up and get some rest. I’ll have a cot sent up so Hans can stay and sleep. I’ll be back in the morning.”

Before he left, I had one question. “What about those other guys?”

He waved his hand as he headed for the door. “Don’t worry about them. I’ll have security take care of it. See you tomorrow guys.”

I moved Kevin and stretched out on my bed. Kevin made got comfortable against me then looked me in the eyes. “Did you and Hans really mean what you said?”

I kissed him on the nose smiling. “One thing you have to learn about me little guy is that I never say anything I don’t mean. A man’s word is his bond. Ask Hans if you don’t believe me.”

He looked over to Hans and he nodded his head. “He’s never deliberately broken a promise to me.”

I looked over at him and my eyes started to water. Hans knew why I was crying and he quickly moved beside me. “Oh baby, I’m sorry I broke my promise last night.”

“Shh darling, it’s alright. I’m just glad everyone is alright. We can make love anytime but I can’t do it without you. I wouldn’t want to make love to anyone other than you.”

Tears were rolling down my face. The boys heard an intimate moment then Jamie slipped up and snuggled beside me. “Lee, I feel the same way about Kevin. I wouldn’t want anybody else in my arms either.”

I was about to say something when there was a knock on the door then someone came in pushing a food cart. “Dinner is served gentlemen.”

They only brought 3 trays so Hans went down to the cafeteria. I looked at the food on our trays and tasted it. Now I’d eaten Army chow for 20 years but this slop wouldn’t even pass Army muster. I got my wallet and gave him some money. “How about getting us some real food lover?”

He looked at the trays and started turning green. “I’ll take care of you guys.”

Thirty minutes later Hans was back with a bounty of food. “Oh thank you love.”

We passed out the food then I stopped and kissed my lover. Jamie saw us kissing then the two boys took the opportunity for sharing a passionate moment. When Hans and I broke our kiss, I saw the boys still in a lip lock but were busy groping each other. “Guys, chill out. This isn’t the place for getting physical. I don’t know how long we’re going to be here but right now, isn’t the time. There is a bathroom so if you’re going to do anything, do it in the shower but intercourse is off limits.”

They looked at each other then at me. “Why Lee? We’ve made love before.”

I nodded my head. “I’m very much aware of that, but you’re in the hospital. If you’re ever given an exam and they look back there, questions will be asked and we really don’t need those hassles.”

They looked at each other then nodded their heads. Jamie came over and hugged me. “You’re right Lee, thanks for looking out for us. I think you’ll make a great Dad for us.”

I felt honored with that statement. We sat down and ate our dinner while it was still hot. After dinner, Hans went home and got me some clean clothes. He brought some of his underwear for the boys and a couple pairs of shorts. When he returned, we let the boys take a shower first. We knew what was on their young minds so we just cuddled while they had their fun. 

After they got out, it was our turn and I made up for breaking my promise. Hans had brought some lube with him and I gave him my ass willingly. After he climaxed in me he wanted me to make love to him. I looked at his butt and it was no longer red or swollen. I stretched him then had him begging. I lubed my dick then gently slid into him. He tried to push back but I held his hips so he couldn’t. I started a slow, easy rocking motion rubbing his prostate. I could feel my balls churning itching for release then my dick started to swell. I hit Hans’ love nut and I felt his shudder as he shot another load. He ass clamped on my dick causing me to fire my load into his chute. I withdrew then held Hans in my arms. “God I love you baby. I know this doesn’t make up for yesterday but that will happen.”

We got clean then Hans sat on the toilet to expel my load. Once he finished, I got him clean then we went back out with the boys. When they saw us, we got more than a few whistles. Hans and I went over to where they were cuddling. “Boys, we know how much you two love each other and when we get out of here, you’ll be able to and not have to worry about sneaking around to do it.”

The boys smiled then got misty eyed. Kevin leaned forward and I gave him a hug. “Lee, you and Hans are so much like our Dads.”

We gave each of the boys a kiss on the cheek then I took their hands. “Boys, I want you to listen to what I have to say and Hans feels the same way. “Hans and I are going to be your new Dads but I want you to remember this, cause it’s true. Neither of us are trying to take your Daddy’s place. I can’t fill those shoes and I don’t want to. We are who we are but your Dads and us did have one thing in common. That thing is we’re all gay and it doesn’t matter to us that you are too. We love you unconditionally and you’ll have our total support.”

We each had a boy in our arms and tears were flowing. Once our emotions were under control, we settled down and watched some television. We looked over at the boys and they were sound asleep. We watched the rest of the movie then turned the TV and lights off cuddling until we fell asleep.

The next morning we were rudely awakened. “JUST WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN HERE. WHY ARE THERE 2 PEOPLE IN A BED? I’LL NOT HAVE NONE OF THIS.”

I opened my eyes and saw the wicked witch of the west standing there in all her ugliness. “Get out lady; and I use that term VERY loosely.”

“And just who the hell are you to be giving me orders?” she bellowed.

Hans sat up glared at her. “If you don’t want to end up like the last two people, I’d leave before I make a phone call.”

She stormed out in a huff. “I think you better call Dr. Nash.”

Hans pulled out his cell phone and quickly called Dr. Nash. It just so happened he was on his way up to the floor when Hans called him. “He’s on his way love. Jamie, you better get into your bed now and make sure it looks like you slept in there.”

I helped Hans get his cot open and soon, all 4 beds were occupied and we all pretended like we’d been sleeping there all night long. The door flew open and there stood the witch with a few goons. She pulled out a syringe and headed for me. I jumped out of bed and got ready for a fight. Now 3 against one was equal. “If you think you’re jabbing me in my ass again you have another thing coming so you better take your goons back to the zoo, I think I hear their keeper calling them.”

One goon thought he could charge at me so I just side stepped him then shoved him into the wall. 1 down and two to go. “Who’s next?”

The next guy tried to come up from behind and Hans took his shoe and let him have it in the nuts. I was going to get number 3 when Dr. Nash came in. “Ms. Snyder, what’s going on in here?”

She put her hands on her hips and started pointing. “These PATIENTS, were sleeping 2 in a bed. Then this one told me to get out and tried to assault me.”

“Excuse me?” I said picking clown number one off the floor. “I never got out of bed and as you can see, we’re all in our assigned beds.”

She started stammering and stepping on her tongue when Dr. Nash interrupted. “Look Ms. Snyder, I don’t care where they sleep. This is my unit and I make the rules.”

She glared at him. “You mean boys can sleep with each other? Just what kind of.”

“I’d watch my mouth if I were you,” Dr. Nash interrupted again.

“Well I never,” she said heading for the door.

“Maybe you should,” Kevin said as we all broke out laughing.

Dr. Nash looked at the 3 men. “From now on, no patient will be forcibly held to be sedated. Do I make myself clear?”

The men groaned as they walked past. “Yes Dr. Nash,” one of the men mumbled as they exited the room.”

Jamie sat up and looked at Dr. Nash. “You mean we can’t sleep together?”

Dr. Nash came over and sat down. “Technically boys, it is against the rules but I’ll put notes in your charts so hopefully this won’t happen again. I’ll also write a no sedation order too. How was your dinner?”

I looked at him. “You call that stuff food Doc? The Army had better chow.”

The Doc laughed at my statement then the door opened and a nurse brought in the breakfast trays. Kevin held his nose as his was set on his table. “I hope today’s food is better than last nights.”

He lifted the cover and there was a bowl of dry cereal with the milk already on it. I went over and looked at it then put my nose down and smelled it. “Don’t touch that son. Doc, someone put sour milk on this.”

I grabbed another gown and put it on backwards so my butt wouldn’t be showing then headed up to the nurses station with Kevin’s cereal. She looked at me with a smirk. “Here lady, why don’t you eat this?”

She walked away as she laughed. “There’s nothing wrong with that.”

There was another nurse at the desk so I looked at here. “Here ma’am, would you eat this?”

She took a spoonful and brought it up to her mouth then got a whiff of the sour milk. “That’s sour milk sir. I’ll get you some more breakfast.”

Just then Ms. Bitch came back over. “He’ll eat that or he can go hungry.”

The other nurse stood up and shoved a spoonful into the bitch’s mouth. “Here then, you eat this, Miss Houser.”

I ducked as the bitch spewed milk and cereal all over the place. “You jerk, that’s sour milk.”

“Exactly,” the other nurse said. “How do you expect the patients to eat that?”

“You’re fired,” the bitch nurse said.

I looked at the other nurse’s name tag. “Miss Buxley, I think when the supervisor learns what she did, she’ll be the one fired and not you.”

Just then Dr. Nash came up to the station. “Who’s responsible for putting that food on the patient’s trays in 733?”

Now one answered right away then Miss. Buxley did. “Miss Houser was responsible Doctor. She even commented that he could either eat it or go hungry.”

“I see,” Dr. Nash said.

“I did not say that,” the witch screamed. “I said they shouldn’t be allowed to go hungry.”

“Oh look, a pig just flew by,” I said with a straight face.

Dr. Nash tried to keep a straight face. “Miss Houser, your actions will be reported to the Director of Nursing. Until they have, I do not want you on my floor. I want you to report to her office immediately for reassignment. Miss Buxley, call dietary and order 4 breakfast trays for 733.”

“Yes Dr. Nash, right away,” she said as we returned to our room.

When we returned, Jamie and Kevin were cuddled together on my bed with Hans sandwiched in the middle. Jamie sat up with a panicked look on his face. “It’s OK son, you can stay there.”

He relaxed then I went and sat on the side of the bed. “Did you call Social Services?”

He nodded his head pulling up a chair. “Yes I did and I even spoke to my friend. He told me that you have to be cleared mentally before he’d consider letting you be a foster parent. He’ll be in some time this morning. Now, I want to have a talk with Lee alone. I’ve read the police report and it was something no man should have to go through but Lee, I have confidence that you’ll pull through this. Shall we go?”

We went down the hall to a small conference room. “OK Doc, what’s on your mind?”

We talked for almost an hour and as we were heading back to the room 5 people came out and one was the wicked bitch. I ran to the room and Hans, Jamie and Kevin were lying in their beds rubbing their butts. I immediately saw red but kept my cool. I grabbed the phone but it wasn’t working. I tried to find Hans’ cell phone then I saw it against the wall in pieces. I went into his bag feeling around finding my cell phone. I punched in a few numbers then he answered. “Bryce, get over here to the hospital as fast as you can.”

“What’s going on Lee?” He asked as I heard their siren.

I explained what happened then hung up waiting on them to arrive. I walked out of the room and saw Ms. Bitch standing at the nurse’s station. It took every bit of restraint from knocking her into the next century. “You’re not so high and mighty now, are you FAGGOT?”

Dr. Nash stepped in. “Lady, I don’t know what your problem is but. . .”

“But,” she spat. “But what Dr. Queer? Oh yeah, I know all about you. You’re the shrink that believes immorality is just fine and hunky dory. God’s word WILL be done.”

The elevator door opened and she stepped in. I ran over to catch the door but it closed. I was about to push the button when it opened and out stepped the witch followed by Bryce and Oliver. “Just the people I’ve been waiting for. Search her guys, will ya?”

Bryce put on a pair of black leather gloves then stuck his hand into her pockets. He pulled out 3 syringes and she started laughing again. “Fag, your fag friends will be sleeping for several hours. You’re lucky I don’t believe in murder but it’s a shame that guy didn’t get the whole fucking lot of you.”

Oliver yanked her arms behind her back and slapped the cuffs on her. “If I were you, I’d invoke my right to keep your sorry mouth shut.”

Dr. Nash got on the phone and called security to come to the floor. When they arrived, one of the security officers held on to her while we rounded up her helpers. They were all sitting in the lounge. “Well, look who we have here.”

“Yeah man, it’s that fag patient. Do you have a needle on you?”

Bryce, Oliver and security stepped in. “Hey officers, what’s happening?” One of the men said giggling.

 Bryce stepped up and took out a pair of cuffs. “On your feet guys.”

“Hey man, chill out. The garbage is in 733 and a piece is standing behind you.”

Bryce wasn’t one to be trifled with and he was mad. “I SAID ON YOUR FEET NOW!”

He reached down and yanked the man up by his arm spinning him around with his arm behind his back. He quickly had him in cuffs and ready for the next one. The others saw how strong Bryce was and decided not to push things.

Once they were led away, I hurried back to the room to check on the others. Dr. Nash checked their vital signs then got some medication to counteract the shot the nurse gave them. As they were coming around, I started crying because it hurt me I wasn’t there to protect them.

Hans, Jamie and Kevin were all a little groggy and still needed to sleep off the effects of the shot. While they were doing that, he and I talked a little more. “Lee, why is it you’re having a hard time accepting what you did was totally justified?”

I shook my head. “I, I dunno Doc. I . . . I . . .”

Then the damn broke. “I was raped.”

To be continued...

Posted: 05/23/08