Love Comes to Stacy II

 by: Miguel Sanchez

© 2008 by the author

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Chapter 3

Anthony went out to the living room and relaxed with the others while they watched television. Anthony started getting tired and a short time later and quietly slipped into bed with Stacy and fell asleep.

Over the next couple of days Logan continued to improve. Stacy took the foley out and had to sit on him to keep him from talking too much. His ribs were still causing him a great deal of pain and the medication was making him sleepy. This was one way Logan would not use his jaw.

At the city jail Logan’s father was telling anyone who would listen. He finally was brought before a judge where the charges were read and the issue of bond was raised. The judge looked at the charges and said, “I see the District Attorney has decided to add the charge of attempted murder.”

The DA stands and said, “Yes Your Honor. With the information we have we feel we can make our case. We’re also asking for remand based on the callous nature of the crimes.”

Mr. Williams attorney said, “Your Honor, my client has ties to the community and this was just a terrible accident.”

The judge looked up and said, “The DA must have some very compelling evidence if they are charging your client with attempted murder. It does worry me that the person in question is a child. Bond is hereby set in the amount of $1 million cash. Next case.”

Logan’s father was livid. “One million dollars, I don’t have that kind of money,” he said as he was led back to jail.

“You should have thought about that before you tried to beat your child to death,” the DA said.

Stacy went in and saw Logan and he was sitting up. “How are you feeling today bro?”

“Not too bad,” Logan said in a soft voice trying not to move his jaw too much.

Stacy was off today and didn’t have any patients to see at the office so he could stay with Logan as long as he wanted to. He examined him and wrote his notes then said, “Would you like me to stay with you for a while?”

Logan smiled and said, “I would like that.”

Stacy took his chart back to the nurse’s station then came back in and sat down. He looked at Logan and saw he was a million miles away. “What’s up kiddo,” Stacy asked. “You look lost in thought.”

“Yeah, I guess,” he said.

“You know you can talk to me about anything,” Stacy said smiling, trying to reassure the boy.

Stacy was trying to keep things light and upbeat when Logan said, “It’s nothing Stacy. This is something I’m going to have to sort out for myself.”

“Sometimes if we have a few ideas, it can be easier,” Stacy said hoping he would open up. “Also, what ever you tell me in here, stays in here. It has to, I’m your doctor.”

Logan looked up and asked, “Stacy have you ever had a patient who might have been gay?”

“Do you mean has one told me he was gay?” Stacy asked.

“Ah well,” Logan stammered. “Yeah or was there a boy you might have suspected was gay?”

Stacy thought carefully on how to best answer this question. “I’ve never really worried about weather a patient was gay or straight because that doesn’t matter to me,” he said. “I care about all my patients. I would never turn my back on a boy if he was gay.”

“What about friends?” Logan asked.

“Do I have gay friends?” Stacy asked back.

“Un huh,” Logan said softly.

Stacy looked at the boy and said, “What are you trying to say Logan?”

Logan looked down and didn’t answer. Stacy could see him chewing on his lower lip trying to speak. “I don’t know,” Logan said.

“Logan,” Stacy said softly as he rubbed his hand. “Do YOU think you might be gay?”

Logan was really chewing on his lip. He shook his head and said, “That’s just it Stacy, I really don’t know. There is this one guy I knew at my old school and he was so cute. I would feel all funny when I saw him and didn’t know what to do or what it meant.”

“That’s nothing new Logan,” Stacy said. “Just because you find a boy cute doesn’t mean you’re gay. It means he’s attractive. Does anything else happen?”

Logan turned red and said, “Well, I get hard sometimes.”

“Is that all?” Stacy asked.

“Well,” Logan started turning real red. “I play with my dick and jack off. Sometimes I like to play with my butt. Am I weird?”

“No you’re not Logan,” Stacy said.

He understood more now but thought there was a chance he could be gay. It didn’t matter to him and was thinking about telling him he was so he wouldn’t feel so bad. He looked up at Logan and said, “Have you met or do you know someone who is gay?”

“Not that I know of,” he said.

“Yes you do,” Stacy said looking at him.

“Who?” Logan asked trying to figure out what he meant.

He sat there thinking for a few minutes then he said, “You Stacy? Are you saying you’re gay?”

Stacy smiled and said, “Does that bother you?”

“NO,” Logan said. “Not at all.”

The two sat and talked most of the day except for the time when Logan’s ribs started hurting and he needed some pain medication. Logan’s dinner arrived and Stacy said, “I need to get home buddy. Enjoy your dinner and if you continue to do well, I’ll see about moving you out of here.”

Logan smiled and said, “That would be nice.”

Stacy kneeled on the bed and gave Logan a kiss on the head before he left. He was pleased at his progress but wanted to know how his jaw was doing. He wrote an order in Logan’s chart to repeat those x-rays.

The next morning when Stacy arrived at the hospital to see Logan he was in a lot of pain. “What’s wrong man?” Stacy asked.

“They took me for an x-ray and they pulled on me a lot,” he said wincing.

“Did you tell your nurse?” Stacy asked.

Logan shook his head no so he went to the nurse’s station and let his nurse know. A couple of minutes later his nurse was sending the boy off to dreamland to get some well needed rest.

Stacy looked at the latest x-rays and saw the jaw was healing nicely. He didn’t see the need to keep his jaw closed so he ordered Logan to a private room and put on a soft diet.

Logan was transferred to a private room where his new family could visit him for longer periods. One morning while Anthony was with him a man came in and said, “Are you Logan Williams?”

Anthony stood up and said, “Who are you and what do you what with this child?”

“I wasn’t talking to you,” the man said.

Anthony turned around and his hospital credentials showed. He said, “I happen to work here and this young man is my patient. Now I asked you a question.”

“My name is Tom Wilkins,” the man started saying. “I’m with the District Attorney’s office. I need to talk with Logan and ask him some questions.”

Anthony looked at him and said, “Did you talk with his doctor?”

“No I didn’t,” he said. “I didn’t think I needed to.”

“Were you aware that you were going to be talking with a child?” Anthony asked.

“Well yes,” Tom said. “I will be prosecuting the case against his stepfather.”

“Come with me,” Anthony said. “We’ll call his doctor and see what he says. Do you realize he’s in foster care and you’re supposed to have a parent present?”

The man got quiet and said, “Yeah, I know.”

Anthony called Stacy and he didn’t see a reason why Logan couldn’t talk with the ADA but he told Anthony to stay with him in case he got upset. When Anthony hung up he looked at Tom and said, “Dr. Mullins said you can talk with Logan. He also said he wants me to stay with him while you do. Is that acceptable?”

“I guess it will have to be,” he said.

They went back onto Logan’s room and Anthony said, “Mr. Wilkins here needs to talk with you Logan. Dr. Mullins wants me to stay with you, is that OK?”

Logan nodded his head and Tom said, “Logan, I have to ask you some questions about what your stepfather did to you and how you got hurt. Do you think you’re up to talking about it?”

Logan looked over at Anthony, “I think so.”

Tom sat down beside Anthony and said, “Can you tell me what caused your stepfather to do this?”

Logan took a sip of water then said, “It was cause I got brought home by the police after he left me at the ice cream shop.”

“He left you at the ice cream shop?” Tom asked.

“Un huh,” Logan said. “It’s not the first time he’s done it.”

“Why did he take off and leave you there?” he asked.

“Cause I wet myself,” Logan said hanging his head.

“What happened?” Tom asked softly.

“He makes me have to ask to be excused when I have to use the bathroom,” Logan started. “I have to wait until he says I can before I can go.”

“That’s just good manners,” Tom said.

“You don’t understand,” Logan said. “He deliberately takes his time before saying yes. Normally I ask well before it gets really bad but this time it came on all of a sudden. Well he was playing his usual games and I just couldn’t hold it and I got up to go. He grabbed me tight by the arm so I couldn’t move and I started going. Then he started laughing at me and I pulled my arm hard and I got free. By then I was pretty wet and I just ran to the men’s room.”

“I see,” Tom said. “That was a very mean thing to do. I’m sorry I made light of it before son.”

“I don’t know how long I was in there until Stacy and Anthony came and found me,” Logan said wiping his eyes. “Stacy talked with me and got me to come out then I met his Dad. It was then I found out they left me there. We just moved here and I didn’t know how to get home or remember what our new address was.”

“Who all was with you Logan?” Tom asked.

“Just us,” Logan said. “Mom was at work. She works long hours. I don’t remember what time she got home the next day.”

“Does she know that he’s left you before?” Tom asked.

“I tried to tell her,” Logan said. “My stepfather just told her I was being a brat and was punished for misbehaving then I ran away.”

“Have the police brought you home before?” he asked.

“Yeah,” Logan said. “Officer Green did quite a few times at our old house.”

“What happened after the officer left?” Tom asked.

“At first I didn’t think anything was going to happen because he just told me to get to bed,” Logan started. “But later he came into the room and pulled the covers off and started hitting me. He pulled me up and called me a pissy baby then he hit me in the side. Then he started hitting me in the face. I managed to call him a real man for hitting a kid then punched me in the jaw. I don’t remember anything after that. The next thing I remember was seeing Stacy in the hospital.”

“This Stacy you refer to, the one you met in the ice cream shop, who is he?” Tom asked.

“He’s my doctor,” Logan said. “He and Anthony here, Ed and Mike were all there. Mike is my foster dad now and Ed, Stacy and Anthony are my brothers.”

“You have quite a family now,” Tom said.

“I sure do,” Logan said.

They had been talking for several hours when Stacy came walking in. Logan looked up and said, “Hi Stacy,”

“Stacy slid the step stool over to the bed and gave Logan a little hug. “How are you feeling kiddo?”

“A little sore but it’s not too bad,” he said.

Tom looked down and said, “It’s finally nice to meet you Stacy. It’s nice to be able to put a face with the name I’ve heard so much about.”

He shook the man’s hand then said, “It’s Dr. Mullins to you sir. Next time you will either notify my father or me before you talk to Logan again. Do we understand ourselves?”

Tom looked embarrassed at what he had done. All he could say was, “Yes Doctor, I will next time.”

Tom looked at Stacy and said, “We’re trying to fast track his case onto the court docket. We are going to need Logan’s testimony if we’re going to put him away for a long time.”

“What kind of time frame are we talking?” Stacy asked.

“Ten to fourteen days,” Tom said.

“That’s pushing things,” Stacy said. “I don’t know if he’ll be 100% then or not.”

Tom thought for a minute then said, “I’ll stay in touch Doctor. If he’s not ready I’ll ask for a postponement.”

Logan continued to improve and his ribs were just a little sore by the time Stacy felt he could leave the hospital and head to his new home. Mike and Ed both took the day off and were there with some new clothes for him. Logan was surprised when Mike handed him the bag. “What’s this,” Logan asked.

“Take a look,” Mike said smiling.

Logan dug into the bag and pulled out a new pair of cargo shorts and a blue tee shirt along with new underwear, socks and sneakers. Logan wiped his eyes and said, “You didn’t have to do this.”

Ed giggled and said, “True little bro but you would have looked very funny heading out in a wheelchair naked.”

Stacy looked at him and said, “The paramedics cut your clothes off in the ambulance when they brought you here.”

When they were talking, a nurse came in and removed Logan’s IV then left the room so he could get ready to leave. Mike came over to him and picked up his underwear and shorts and headed for the bathroom. “You can get changed in here son. We’ll be right here if you need us.”

“No Mike,” Logan said. “Please stay.”

“Are you sure son?” Mike asked. “We want you to have your privacy when you change.”

“It’s ok,” Logan said. “You’re my Dad now. So many people have seen me naked since I’ve been here it’s alright that you do.”

Logan pulled his gown off and stood up and put his new boxers on. He quickly finished dressing just as a nurse came in with a wheelchair. Logan was taken downstairs as Ed went to get the car. Stacy came down with them, “Logan, I have patients to see this afternoon then I will be home. You have a new family here who love you. No one will abandon you again.”

Logan reached out to Stacy and he was finally able to give Logan a proper hug. He kissed his brother on the forehead then watched as the nurse wheeled him out to his Dad’s car. Mike helped Logan into the back seat and they quickly drove home. Ed parked the car then they showed Logan the house and to his new room.

Over the past several years Mike had gotten the house remodeled and added a small second story to it that had two more bedrooms and a full bath. He also had the kitchen enlarged and had a full bath put onto the master bedroom.

They went upstairs and opened the door that was now Logan’s room. The teen walked in, “Oh wow, this is great but you didn’t have to do all this for me.”

Mike leaned down and looked at the boy, “We had this put on several years ago sport. The room was decorated like Stacy wanted. This is his old computer and stereo. The only thing I did get was the play station. I hope you like it.”

Logan leaned in and gently hugged Mike, “I love it. Do you think anyone would mind if I called you Dad? I mean you are my foster dad.”

Ed smiled and said, “If they do then they will just have to get over it.”

Mike knew Logan wasn’t up to getting cleaned up while he was I the hospital so he said, “Why don’t you take a warm bath. I don’t think you had one while you were in the hospital and it might make your ribs feel better.”

Mike went and opened the closet showing him his new clothes and told him his underwear and socks were in the dresser. Logan was moved that Mike had bought him new things but was grateful the he didn’t have to go back to his old house. “Thanks Mike,” Logan said. “That sounds like a good idea. I feel yucky.”

I showed him where things were in the bathroom and how to work everything then left him to get clean. He had been up there so long Mike thought he went down the drain then he heard his footsteps coming down the stairs. He remembered hearing Ed and Stacy’s feet as they were growing up and it was a sound he long had missed. Logan came into the kitchen and Mike said, “I thought I was going to have to send out a search party.”

“Sorry,” Logan said. “That warm bath really felt good. I’m hungry Dad.”

Mike fixed everyone some sandwiches then Logan was tired and went to his room to take a nap. Stacy and Anthony came home from work and were jumped by a 14 year old imp. Anthony came behind him and picked him up a like a baby and Logan seemed to relax and enjoy the attention. “How was your day bro?” Anthony asked.

“It was fine,” he said smiling. “I really love my room. Thanks Stacy.”

Stacy kissed his head as he hung it backwards then Anthony set him on his feet.

Mike told everyone to get cleaned up for dinner as Ed put the finishing touches on Logan’s first dinner. The five of them ate then spent a quiet night just relaxing watching television.

About ten, Stacy noticed Logan had drifted off to sleep. Mike went over to pick him up when he yawned then said, “Is it morning yet?”

Mike smiled at the boy and said, “No son, it’s only 9:30. You’ve been asleep for about an hour.”

He yawned again the said, “I guess I am ready for bed. It’s nice to be somewhere where someone isn’t yelling at me.”

Stacy looked at him and said, “I can imagine that.”

Stacy leaned down and kissed him then he got up and headed upstairs. They all gave him time for him to do his business then they went up and kissed him good night.

Since it was Friday, everyone was off the next day so they were still awake when suddenly Ed heard Logan crying. Mike walked upstairs and saw the boy sitting up. He turned the light on and went to talk over when Logan started cowering and screaming “Don’t hit me Daddy. I’m sorry. Don’t hit me.”

They heard this downstairs and Stacy was the first to reach Logan’s room. He saw Mike just standing there not knowing what to do. Stacy went over to him and said, “No one is going to hit you Logan. What happened to make you cry?”

Logan turned and looked at Stacy and said, “I had an accident.”

Stacy smiled at him and said, “Is that all?”

“Yu . . . You’re not mad?” Logan asked.”

“Why should we be?” Stacy asked helping the boy to his feet.

Logan hung his head and Mike took his hand and led him into the bathroom. Mike sat Logan on the toilet then said, “That doesn’t bother us at all, son.”

Stacy walked in and said, “Look at this Logan.”

Stacy undid his pants and let Logan look at what he was wearing. His eyes got big and said, “Stacy, is that a diaper?”

Stacy nudged Mike then said, “Can’t get anything past him Dad. Yeah Logan, I wear diapers. I have a weak bladder because of being a dwarf. I’ve had to wear these since I was younger than you. Anthony does too?”

“Anthony wears them too?” Logan asked as Mike helped him off with his wet underwear.

Anthony was standing behind Stacy and said, “Un huh. My father tried to kill me when I was younger and I had to have surgery.”

Logan started crying then said, “What did you do?”

“I was gay,” he said.

“That’s all?” he asked.

“Yep,” Anthony said.

Stacy looked at him and said, “I have some night time diapers you can wear so if you can’t wake up to go pee, you won’t wet the bed. Is that ok with you?”

Logan looked down for a minute then said, “If you guys can wear them, I can too. Thank you Stacy, I’d like that.”

Mike handed Logan a soapy wash rag so he could wash himself then rinsed him off. Stacy came back upstairs with a diaper, lotion and powder then said, “Logan, would you like me to put this on you?”

Logan blushed a little at the thought of wearing a diaper but said, “Yeah, thanks Stacy.”

Logan walked back to his room as Ed finished changing the bed. “Here you go little bro, all nice and dry for you.” Ed said patting the bed. “If you wet during the night and need to be changed, any one of us will help you. We did it with Anthony and Stacy and still do at times. You’ll never hear any of us make fun of you.”

Logan smiled as he stretched out on his bed. Stacy went over and slid the diaper under his butt and had him lift his legs so he could rub some lotion into his butt. When he was finished, Logan put his legs down so Stacy could lotion his front. He shook a little powder on him the pulled the diaper in between his legs. He secured the right side first then pulled it snug and did the left. He smiled at him then said, “How’s that feel?”

Logan stood up and walked around then said, “Feels pretty good.”

He looked up and saw Anthony just wearing his diaper and tee shirt. Anthony said, “We’ve worm them so much we just go around the house in them at night.”

“I feel a whole lot better about having to wear these,” Logan said. “My Dad would make me drink and drink water and soda then make me hold it for hours.”

Stacy looked at Logan and said, “Your bladder should be able to retrain itself over time so you will be able to wake up and make it to the bathroom in time.”

Logan smiled and gave everyone a hug then started yawning as his body started to tire. He crawled back into bed and everyone kissed him good night once again.

Mike looked at his watch and said, “I think we should all get some sleep guys. It’s after midnight and I’m getting tired.”

Everyone went to bed and Stacy woke up with a start as he felt he was being watched. He opened his eyes and saw Logan standing there. He yawned and said, “What is it Logan?”

“I’m wet Stacy,” he said softly.

He sat up and stretched and said, “Guess what, I am too.”

Logan smiled when he heard another voice say, “Alright baby, I’ll change you.”

Anthony got out of bed and pulled the changing pad up and Stacy slid over and spread his legs. Anthony quickly removed Stacy’s diaper then cleaned, lotioned, and powdered and changed his lover in just a few minutes. Logan padded over and took Stacy’s place on the pad. Three minutes later Logan was changed and it was Anthony’s turn to lie down for changing. Stacy undid Anthony’s diaper while Logan watched.

Logan watched as Stacy carefully clean Anthony’s bottom and hole. Anthony lowered his legs then Stacy cleaned his front. As Stacy cleaned Anthony’s penis, Logan felt his own dick start to stir. As this happened Logan started fidgeting and trying to adjust himself. He looked over at Logan and said, “What’s wrong dude?”

He turned red and said, “I got a boner.”

Stacy smiled and went over to loosen Logan’s diaper. Logan stuck his hand inside and adjusted his stiffy. Stacy tightened the diaper then finished changing Anthony.

Stacy looked at Logan and said, “Don’t be ashamed you got hard looking at Anthony or me.”

“I couldn’t help it Stacy,” he said “He’s so beautiful.”

Stacy blushed and said, “I know he is. He’s my boyfriend.”

“I hope I find one as good looking as him,” Logan said as they went out to the kitchen.

Anthony ruffled his hair and said, “I’m sure you will Logan. It will just take a little time.”

Logan settled into his life at his new home and adjusted well to wearing diapers at certain times. Mike had decided that Logan was going to need his time so he decided to retire. He liked the fact he could raise another child. Mike was reading the paper when the phone rang and it was Tom Wilkins from the DA’s office. “Mr. Mullins, this is Tom Wilkins. I’m the one who will be prosecuting Mr. Williams.”

“Yes Mr. Wilkins,” Mike said. “What can I do for you?”

“I don’t know if your son told you that I’ve spoken with Logan,” he started saying. “The trial will start on Wednesday and I would like to talk with him one more time before we do.”

Mike was still upset that he spoke with Logan without his permission but said, “I understand sir. Where would you like to do this?”

Tom said, “I thought it would be best if I did it at your house. I want him to be as comfortable as possible.”

“Thank you,” Mike said. “What time would you be here?”

Tom thought for a minute then said, “I can do it at the end of my day. I would probably be there about 5 or so.”

“That sounds fine,” Mike said. “We will see you tomorrow then.”

“Who was that Dad?” Logan asked.

“That was the DA’s office,” Mike said. “Mr. Wilkins wants to talk with you before the trial starts on Wednesday.”

“Do I have to Dad,” Logan said starting to get upset.

Mike saw this and drew the boy into his arms then said, “Don’t you want your stepfather to be punished for what he did?”

Logan scooted onto Mike’s lap, “Yeah, I do but I can’t see him. He scares me. He wanted to kill me Dad.”

Logan started crying as Anthony came in. “What’s wrong Dad?” Anthony asked.

“The trial starts on Wednesday,” Mike said. “The DA wants to go over his testimony tomorrow.”

Anthony was about to say something when Ed and Stacy came in. Mike was holding Logan as he cried and felt his bladder cut loose into his diaper. He started to take him to Stacy’s room to change him when Ed said, “Here Dad, I’ll change my little brother.”

Ed took Logan as Mike said, “Logan got real upset when I mentioned this to him. Did he get upset when he first talked with him?”

Anthony shook his head no then said, “I watched him during that but he didn’t cry or anything. I’ve had time to talk with him and I’m really wondering if he will be able to testify.”

Mike thought about what he just heard then said, “I wonder if the DA will be able to put him away without him?”

Stacy said, “I don’t know Dad. From what I know there weren’t any witnesses so it’s his word against his stepfathers.”

Ed came out carrying Logan and he set him on Mike’s lap. They decided to let the matter rest and give Logan a quiet evening.

The next afternoon Anthony and Stacy got home early so when the ADA was there, they could watch Logan’s demeanor. They were sitting in the living room waiting when the doorbell rang and Anthony got up to answer it. He looked at Tom and said, “Come in sir.”

“Thank you,” Tom says. “Hi Logan.”

Logan leans into Mike’s arms and just stares at the man. Tom sits down and starts to talk to everyone while Logan continues to stare. Anthony looks at Tom and asks, “If Logan can’t testify, can you win the case?”

Tom sat back and said, “I think we have a very strong case with the AI Investigators and the photographs.”

Mike looked at Logan and asked, “Can you talk with Tom son?”

Logan buried his face into Mike’s shoulder and shook his head no. Stacy said, “I don’t know if he will be able to help you tomorrow or not. The only thing I can say is we’ll be there.”

Tom put his notes away and said, “I guess that’s all we can do. I’ll see you all in the morning at the courthouse.”

Mike looked down at Logan as he was lying there and he was sucking on his thumb. Mike was worried about his new son. Stacy showed Tom to the door then went back over to Logan. “He’s gone bro,” Stacy said. “Please talk to us.”

Logan just laid there in Mike’s arms and stared into space. Anthony didn’t know what to think. Ed was in the kitchen working on dinner as the smells started to make their way into the living room. Logan turned his head then said with his thumb still stuck in his mouth, “Daddy, I’m hungry.”

Everyone smiled as they heard Logan start to talk. Mike kissed him and said, “Alright son, Ed’s cooking now and it will be ready soon. Can you answer me a question?”

“Un huh,” Logan said softly.

“What do you think about talking in court,” Mike asked the scared boy. “Do you think you can do it?”

“I dunno Daddy,” Logan said as he put his thumb back in his mouth.

“Alright son,” Mike said not wanting him to clam back up.

Mike just sat and held Logan until dinner was ready and the issue of court wasn’t brought up in Logan’s presence. That night after dinner, Logan wanted to stay very close to Mike. Mike suggested that he get a bath and Logan asked, “Dad, can you help me please?”

He’d given Stacy many a bath when he was younger so it wasn’t a big deal to him. He looked at his son and said, “Alright son, I’ll help you.”

Mike and Logan went upstairs and Mike started the bath going while Logan took his diaper off and put it in the diaper pail. He came into the bathroom and stepped into the warm water and gently sat down. Logan just sat there playing in the water so Mike started washing him. After he did his hair, he did his upper body. After rinsing him, he started on the lower half. He had Logan stand so he could do his legs and feet. Once all that was done, the only thing left was his genitals and butt. He looked up at Logan and said, “I think you might want to do these yourself son.”

Logan looked at Mike and said, “It’s alright Dad, you can do them.”

Mike washed his groin and butt then rinsed him off and helped him out of the tub. He gently dried the boy then took him to his room and put his nighttime diaper on.

They came back downstairs and Logan took his place on his father’s lap. As Mike was watching television, Logan drifted off to sleep. Sometime later Logan started thrashing about saying, “No Daddy, don’t hit me. I’ll be a good boy just please don’t hit me.”

Everyone sat up quickly and Mike started talking to him. “Wake up son, it’s ok. Nobody is going to hurt you. Wake up now son.”

Suddenly Logan’s eyes popped open. “Huh,” he said as his eyes got used to the light in the room. “Where am I?”

He looked around and saw Mike’s smiling face. “You were having a pretty bad dream son,” he said moving the hair out of his eyes. “You’re safe son. We’re all here so you don’t have to worry.”

Logan’s senses started to come back to him. He looked up at Mike and blushed saying, “I’m really wet Dad. I’m sorry I scared everyone.”

“Don’t worry about it son,” Mike said standing up with Logan in his arms. He carried Logan down the hall into Stacy’s room and put him on the changing table they had when Stacy was younger. After quickly changing him, Mike went to put Logan to bed. As soon as Mike headed to the stairs Logan whined and said, “Dad, I don’t want to sleep alone tonight. Can I sleep with you?”

It had been many years since he had one of his sons with him so he said, “Yeah son, you can sleep with me tonight. I’m going to put you in here now and I’ll be in shortly.”

Mike got Logan situated in his bed then went out to talk with the others. Stacy said, “He’s really withdrawing Dad and that worries me. If the state can’t prove their case without his testimony he’ll be devastated.”

Anthony was shaking his head in agreement when Mike said, “I know son but we can’t force him to talk about it.”

Anthony said, “Do you think they will let him testify in the Judges chambers?”

“I don’t know,” Mike said. “I guess that is a possibility.”

It was getting late and everyone needed to get some rest so they could help deal with Logan in the morning. Mike did his nightly duties then crawled into bed beside a sleeping Logan. He got comfortable then felt Logan scoot back against him. He rested his arm over Logan’s chest and held him close as he drifted off to sleep.

The next morning Mike awoke minus Logan. He got up and quickly went to the bathroom and then looked to find Logan. He heard voices coming out of Stacy and Anthony’s room so he quietly opened the door. There was Logan on the changing table getting cleaned up by Stacy. He thought it was so sweet the way he doted over Logan and felt he would indeed make a wonderful father.

Stacy put a clean diaper on Logan then helped him off the table. “Stacy,” Logan said. “I don’t want to have to see my stepfather.”

“I know you don’t sweetie,” Stacy said as he got dressed. “But it might be the only way he gets punished. You want that don’t you?”

Logan sat on the bed then said, “Well yeah. He did mean things to me.”

“Then you might need to,” Stacy said as he put on his shoes. “You need to get dressed then we’ll get something to eat.”

Logan shuffled his feet on the floor but then went up to his room and got dressed. Ed had already fixed the bacon and was now cooking eggs for everyone. “How do you like your eggs Logan?” He asked picking up a raw egg.

He looked up at the big man and said, “Scrambled please.”

Ed fixed Logan’s eggs then fried up a batch for Stacy, Anthony and himself. Once everyone had been fed and the kitchen cleaned they left for court.

To be continued

Posted: 08/01/08