Our Summer Vacation

 by: Miguel Sanchez

© 2005-2008 by the author

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We finished eating and got the dishes washed with about five minutes to spare. I had just brought out my last bag when I heard a knock on the door. I opened it and allowed the driver access so he could out our bags in the car. I set the alarm and locked the door and thought this we going to be a well-deserved vacation.

Chapter 2

It took about twenty-five minutes to get to the airport and Joel didn’t seem like a kid who was going to a huge playground. I looked at him and asked, “What’s wrong son. I thought you’d be happy.”

“Oh Dad I am,” he said. “It’s something that happened last night when I went back to my room.”

I wasn’t exactly sure what he was talking about considering I can’t assume I know what his problem was. I asked, “What happened son?”

He was just about to answer when we pulled into the general aviation parking lot. The driver parked by the front door and brought out our luggage so it could be checked by security before being loaded on the plane.

We were taken to the metal detectors and we passed through them before being allowed to board our plane. We got settled and soon we were on our way. We took off and reached our cruising altitude then the flight steward came over and asked if we cared for something to drink.

“Can I finish what I was saying?” Joel asked sipping on his coke. I nodded my head and he began telling me what happened last night. “Well Dad, as I said, I had had a major problem and when I tried jerking off, nothing happened. I closed my eyes and thought about everything Cody and I had ever done together. Try and I might, I couldn’t cum. is there something wrong with me Dad?

I asked him a few questions and it became certain that there wasn’t anything medically wrong with the boy. Then it did dawn on me that this could have been the first time he’d jacked off alone since Cody’s passing. “Joel,” I asked. “Is this the first time you’ve tried masturbating alone?”

He dropped his head and looked at the floor nodding his head in the affirmative. He said, “I guess I can’t do it unless someone else is touching me.”

I thought about it for a few minutes then reached for my carry on bag. I went into the side pouch and found a bottle of lotion and handed it to Joel and said, “Here son, try this. Put some on the head and that should make things feel and work better.”

Joel got a wicked grin on his face. He took the bottle and headed for the lavatory. Ten minutes later he returned with a smile on his face so I knew it had worked just fine.

“Thanks Dad” he said smiling. “I wish I’d thought of that last night. I probably would have slept better and that would have been a killer thing to do with my love. Damn Dad, I’m really missing him now.”

He threw his face into my chest and started crying. It’s beginning to look like he’s still mourning Cody’s passing. I had really thought he’d done this already but maybe that we’re together, he will be able to properly grieve. I lifted the armrest and he scooted onto my lap where he continued to cry. After about 30 minutes, he had cried himself out.

We were starting our approach into Orlando Airport so I had Joel go wash his face. I gave him some eye drops to clear away the redness from his crying. As we circled around, Joel saw Disney World and his spirits seemed to rise.

We touched down and taxied to the private air terminal where I saw our limo waiting for us. We quickly deplaned and our luggage transferred to the car. As we headed to the park Joel asked, “Dad, will I ever love someone again?”

I was suddenly taken aback by this question. I looked at him and said, “Son, I’m sure of it. You’re young and very good-looking. Just take you're time and you’ll know it when the right guy comes along.”

“How Dad?” Joel asked.

I laughed saying, “Don’t you remember what you felt when you knew Cody was the one for you? You’ll get that feeling again but there is one thing you should remember. You will never find someone exactly like Cody. He was one of a kind. I’m not saying that because he was my son but because there was only one of him as there are only one of you.”

Joel thought about what I had just told him when he said, “I know Dad and I don’t think I could handle someone just like him but oh, uh, I don’t know. If they’re one tenth of Cody, I’d be happy.”

I rubbed his hair and said, “Just be yourself and things will work out the way they’re supposed to. Just don’t try and jump into something to quickly, alright son?”

I could see everything I was trying to tell him finally sink in when he just smiled and said, “I won’t Dad. I know I’ll probably meet a few guys here, but I don’t think I want to start a relationship now unless they might be from New York. I don’t want a long distance relationship.”

I thought that was a wise decision considering we still had the cruise coming up. I had gotten Joel his own bedroom but I was hoping he wasn’t going to be having a bunch of one-night stands.

It’s funny when you’re deep in conversation how much faster travel seems to go. I looked over and was just about to say something to Joel when we pulled up to the resort. His eyes got big because you could look through the lobby and see the swimming pool. His eyes got huge and said, “Dad, look at the size of that pool. It’s huge. Can I go swimming?”

I smiled and said, “Yes son, you can. But we get we have to get checked in first.”

He realized what he’d said and was laughing when I answered him. He looked up at me with a huge smile and said, “Sure Dad, I need to unpack any way. I can’t remember where my trunks are and I don’t think they’d like it if I went skinny dipping.”

I leaned down and whispered to him saying, “Easy there stud. You don’t want them to have to close it for cleaning do you?”

Joel was in stitches when I told him that. We had to slow our walking down as we were approaching the registration desk. He was shaking his head no when someone behind the desk said, “May I help you two gentlemen?”

The clerk was a young man and Joel grinned from ear to ear and said, “My Dad and I have reservations.”

“Yes sir,” he said smiling. What’s the last name?”

I spoke up and said, “The last name is Miller.”

He thumbed through the list of reservations and said, “Yes Mr. Miller, I have it here. You and your son have a two-bedroom suite leading out to the pool. We’re located right outside Epcot Center. Will you please sign this and may I get an imprint of your credit card?

I handed him my credit card and he handed Joel a booklet of papers along with two plastic cards that looked like credit cards. Joel looked at the cards and said, “So I get one of these, too?”

The clerk went on to tell us that not only were they the keys to our rooms; they could be used to charge souvenirs and meals plus a variety of things we may want or need. I looked at Joel and said, “Just don’t go crazy son and you can use it as you like.”

Joel wrapped his arms around my waist and snuggled close to me and said, “Thanks Dad. I’ll be good with it.”

I took one of the cards out of envelope and the clerk said, “Welcome to Disney World Mr. Miller. If you will follow that gentleman he will take you to your room. If either of you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.”

We followed the young bellman as he led us past scores of rooms until we came to a door that needed our keycard to open. I put mine in and saw the red light turn green and heard the lock open. The bellman said that this area was for those staying in suites and regular guests aren’t allowed unless invited. We walked past a few more doors when the young man said, “Here we are gentlemen. This is your suite.”

Joel was holding his keycard and he opened the door for us. We walked in and helped the guy sort out our baggage. I gave him a generous tip and noticed Joel was still in his room but now wearing just his very tented boxers. I stood in his doorway and said, “Well, well. What has caused your little frank to plump?”

His head snapped around so fast I thought he was going to give himself a severe case of whiplash. He was standing there with the cutest red face when he said, “I don’t know what you mean Dad. I just needed to use the bathroom.”

I smiled back saying, “Alright son, I can buy that but what is your problem now?”

He looked down and turned another few shades darker when he noticed his tool had escaped the confines of his boxers. He rearranged his property while heading towards me then said while giving me a hug, “I can’t help it Dad. I think this is the first time I’ve ever had this happen since Cody passed away. I hope he’s not mad at me?”

I stepped back and sat on the arm of the sofa drawing him into a tighter hug. I kissed the top of his head and said, “I doubt seriously he would be angry with you son. He would want you to be happy and he also knows how easy you pop wood. I’m going to unpack and when you get your things put away, you can go swimming. Please let me know you’re leaving so I don’t go crazy wondering where you might be.”

Joel smiled and went back to putting his things away as he reached down and rubbed he swollen frank. I smiled to myself and went into my bedroom and began hanging up my clothes. I found my swimming trunks and set them on the bed as I finished putting my underwear and tee shirts in the drawers.

Once everything was now away, I decided to put my trunks on and join Joel at the pool. I tried to keep myself in as good a shape as I could since my accident forced me into retirement from being a paramedic. I used to swim several times a week and I thought I should get back into that routine. I started removing my clothes when my mind suddenly went back to that cute looking desk clerk. I got this flush feeling and I could feel my tool beginning to grow as if it was seeking my attention.

I took my shirt off and hung it on a coat hanger then did the same with my slacks. I had a pair of shorts lying beside my trunks so I removed my boxer briefs and reached for my trunks when I heard, “Ah hem. And what has made your frank plump Dad?”

I quickly turned my head and saw Joel standing there with a huge grin on his face. I felt myself turn a few shades of red as my mind began to think about the clerk again. I’d never thought of myself as either gay or bi since I’d been married. I had fooled around with a couple of boys when I was Joel and Cody’s age and even had intercourse several times being both top and bottom. When I went into the military all that had to come to a screeching halt because I didn’t want to be put out for being gay. I don’t know what it was about this guy that got me so worked up.

I smiled and said, “I guess I was thinking about that hot looking clerk in the lobby that waited on us son. I don’t know what’s made me like this.”

I picked up my trunks and started putting them on when all of a sudden I felt the unmistakable feeling of an impending climax. I quickly picked up my boxers and covered the end of my now pulsating dick as I fired six of the strongest blasts I ever had in my entire life. I felt myself get weak in the knees and if Joel hadn’t caught me I would have landed on the floor. Joel hung onto me as I regained my strength and said, “Man Dad, that much have been some day dream for that to happen.”

He was right. I’d never had anything happen to me like that before. Not even when I had thought about going away with my now deceased wife. In fact, that was the very first time in over a year that I had climaxed. I hadn’t needed to find that kind of relief since her death but now this guy has my mind in a total tailspin.

I cleaned myself up and slipped on my trunks and said walking over to Joel, “Son, I’m so very sorry. I didn’t mean for that to happen. Can you forgive me?”

He smiled at me as he pulled me into a hug saying, “Dad, there’s nothing to be sorry for. I know you didn’t do that on purpose. It’s like the time you gave Cody and me a bath when we broke our arms and I climaxed just as you washed my back and butt. It was something that just happened.”

He hugged me as if nothing at all had happened. I smiled at him and said, “Thanks son. Let’s go and check out that pool.”

Joel let go of my waist and took my hand as we opened the patio door that led out to the pool area. We put on our sunglasses and got the sunscreen and found two lounges to relax in. We found a couple near the slide so we sat our towels down and put the lotion on our exposed skin. We did each other’s backs and then relaxed and soaked up some sun. We’d been there napping for about ninety minutes when we decided to swim some laps.

We had swum for about fifteen minutes when suddenly a foot got me right in the family jewels. Thank god I was in the shallow end because I sunk like a rock. I reached for the side of the pool and pulled my head above water.

I regained my composure when I was staring at a very cute red headed teen. Joel came over to see if I was all right when he said, “Gosh mister, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to kick you. Are you OK?”

I put on my best smile and said, “Yes son, I’m all right. I know you didn’t mean to kick me.”

He shook the water out of his hair and said, “Hi, I’m Alex. My brother and his friend and I are here with our granddad.”

Joel looked at him smiling and said, “Hi Alex. My name is Joel Cohen and this is my Dad.”

Alex shook our hands and said, “Please Mr. Cohen, I am truly sorry about what happened.”

Joel laughed and said, “Just call him Mark, his last name isn’t Cohen, it’s Miller. My parents died last week and they wanted Mark to raise me if something happened to them.”

I could see Alex’s head drop some when Joel said that and Joel went beside him and said, “It’s all right Alex. I miss them but Mark is a great Dad and he’s helping to make things easier.”

About that time, two other kids splashed over and said, “Hey squirt, P wants us. Hi there, I’m Adam and this is my best friend Jerry.”

Alex looked at them and said, “Bug off and tell P I’ll be right there. He thinks that just because he’s older he can boss me around.”

I looked at him and said, “I bet that’s not really the case at all Alex. He probably saw you with someone they didn’t know and wanted to be sure you were all right. In a big place like this, it’s a good idea to know where everyone is at all times.”

Alex thought about that for a few seconds and said, “Well, I suppose. Would you guys come with me so I can introduce you to him? Maybe he’ll let us swim for a while together.”

My nads weren’t throbbing like earlier so I said, “Sure sport, we’d love to meet him.”

We followed him over by the concession stand when Joel said, “Dad, I’m getting a funny feeling about him. I think he may be gay and he is so cute.”

I smiled and said, “I don’t know about him being gay but I agree with you about him being cute.”

We all walked over and I saw this elderly gentleman of about sixty sitting and talking with Adam and Jerry. As we got closer, I could see the boys holding hands. As we got close I heard Alex say, “Will you guys get a room?”

Jerry was about to punch him when Joel gave him a death glare that would have even frightened even me when I heard a voice say. “Hi, I’m Ed Reynolds. I think you’ve already met Alex and his brother Adam. This guy here is his best friend Jerry Peyton.”

We shook hands and Ed got us something to drink. The boys went back to swimming as we chatted about this and that. He told me how the boys lost their parents and his wife and how I lost Cody and mine. A little later Joel came walking up and he was moving slowly. I saw this and asked, “What’s wrong son?”

“Dad, can you put some more sun screen on me? My shoulders are getting tight.”

I looked at him and he was just starting to get burned. He had the sun screen in his hand and I said, “Sure son, hand me the bottle. Ed, you might want to get Alex lathered so he won’t burn.”

I had just finished Joel when Alex came over hanging his head. Joel looked at him and said, “Hey dude, you don’t want a vacation ruined with a sun burn. I had it happen once and I can tell you it’s no fun.”

Alex looked at Joel and smiled. “Mark can you do me too please?”

Ed was surprised at this but just smiled so I said, “Sure thing kiddo. Stand over here and turn around so I can reach you.”

I did Alex’s shoulders while Joel quickly did the rest of him and I even had Joel reapply the lotion to my back so I wouldn’t burn.

The rest of the afternoon, the boys splashed and swam having a grand time. Occasionally I would hear Alex make snide comments about Adam and Jerry. I couldn’t tell if this was their usual poking or not but I decided I would speak with Joel about this when we were alone. The boys were becoming good friends despite Alex’s comments and Joel was thinking it was Alex’s way of masking his confusion about his own real identity.

It was nice I had someone close to my own age to talk with while touring the various attractions even though all the boys had dragged me on many of the rides. Come the end of the day, I was more than ready to get into bed for some well-deserved sleep. On the third night, Joel asked if Alex could spend the night so I said it was fine as long as they kept the noise down. I was watching a movie and the next thing I remember, Joel and Alex were waking me claiming they were just short of starving.

I was trying to shake the sleepy cobwebs out of my head when two underwear clad teens decided to attack. Suddenly I had Joel on my chest with his knees on my forearms and Alex was tickling me for all he was worth.

I was laughing and fighting to keep from empting my bladder all over myself when Alex said, “Do you give up? Will you take us to breakfast or do we make you wet yourself?”

I could tell that Alex wasn’t kidding because his fingers never once stopped moving as he was talking. Joel leaned and his butt made contact with my morning wood and he knew what was about to happen. He got jump off my chest just in time for me to roll off the bed and make it into the bathroom to relieve myself.

Once my bladder was duly emptied, I tackled Alex and repaid him four-fold for his earlier tickles. He was now begging me to stop so he could go and pee. I let him up and turned to find an empty room. Joel had split knowing full well he was next on my list. I got dressed and found Joel and Alex sitting watching cartoons when I asked, “Does anyone wish to join me for breakfast or do I eat alone?”

No sooner did I get those words out of my mouth than I had two gorgeous teens wrapped around my waist. We headed out to the restaurant and the boys were chattering away about what they were going to stuff themselves with. We walked in and I noticed they had an all you can eat buffet. The waitress seated us and soon we were filling our plates with every breakfast food imaginable. The boys had a little of everything then went back for a big stack of pancakes. I couldn’t believe my eyes when both boys cleaned their plates.

I was finishing my coffee when I noticed Ed, Adam and Jerry enter. Adam walked over and cuffed Alex saying, “Did the baby have his bottle this morning?”

Alex ducked and grabbed Adam in the jewels and said, “One more time and you’ll be shooting blanks for the rest of your life.”

Adam was fighting the pain and all he could do was nod his head telling his younger brother he had won the round.

Ed had his back to the goings on when I stepped in and said, “Alright guys, chill out. Adam, I know you and your boyfriend love picking on Alex but I don’t think you want Joel on your bad side, now do you?”

I was heading to the smoking area when he said, “But, but sir. How do you know Jerry is my boyfriend?”

“I just know and you just confirmed it.” I said smiling at him as I lit my cigarette. “I am however confused at why you’re picking on Alex all the time? He cares about you and enjoys your company.”

Adam said, “I know Mark but he calls me names every time we meet someone new just like he did when we met you. That hurts more than you know.”

I put my arm around his shoulder and said, “Son, I know more than you think. You and Jerry are gay and are boyfriends. My son Cody was gay and Joel was his boyfriend so I know what you two are going through. Have you talked with your grandfather about this?”

“Yes sir,” he said smiling at me. “He knows about me and Jerry. P lets us stay in the same room here and even at home. We don’t show that much affection around Alex but I just wish he’d ease off the names.”

I looked at him and said, How about if I have Joel talk with him about this. Alex might be confused about himself and that could be scaring him especially with you and Jerry being together.”

“Would you do that, please?” Adam smiled. “I promise to stop picking on him too.”

Alex, Joel and Jerry came up to us when Ed said, “What do you boys want to do today?”

Adam smiled at Jerry just as Alex was about to say something when Joel said, “How about we all go to Magic Mountain?”

My stomach was doing flips when I heard that. “Gee guys, I’m not sure about this. How about we walk around a while so my food can digest?”

Joel was laughing when I said that. He said, “Aw gee Dad, you’re not going to wimp out on us, are you?”

I could ride coasters with the best of them but not on a totally full stomach. This is something I’ve learned over time and it’s come to serve me very well. I looked at him and said, “I’m not wimping out on you son. Just give me about forty-five minutes then look out and we’ll soon be seeing who turns green.”

Ed smiled when I made my challenge. The boys huddled together and after talking for a few minutes Alex said, “Alright Mark, you’re on. We’ll give you an hour then it’s roller coaster time.”

We hit every coaster on Magic Mountain plus a few in other parts of the park until Jerry said, “Hey P, I got to sit for a while. I don’t feel so well.”

I smiled at the others and they were all looking a little green around the gills when I said, “Did I hear someone say I give up?”

The boys looked at each other and agreed that an old dude had out done them. Joel said weakly, “How did you do that dad? You act like you can still go for another hour.”

In reality I don’t think I could have had another go but I wasn’t about to let them know it. I looked at my boy and said, “Yeah I could have but I was getting hungry. Anyone for a big plate liver?”

“Dad!” Joel shouted and slapped his hand over his mouth running for the restroom. He was in there a few minutes when he came out and said, “That wasn’t funny. I just lost what little breakfast was left in my stomach.”

Ed and I were rolling. We looked up and one by one the others were coming out after their long distance call to the porcelain god. I wrapped my arm over Joel’s shoulder and said, “Aw come on son, I couldn’t resist the temptation. I’m sorry.”

Alex was the last one out and he punched me in the shoulder and said, “That wasn’t funny Mark but you did get us good. I’ll never doubt you again. Can we go get something to eat?”

We all walked back to Epcot and to Germany. The boys wanted to eat in the Fest Haus and listen to the band. We had a leisurely lunch and it was decided that we would lounge around the pool this afternoon.

Joel waited for Alex to grab his trunks and he asked Ed if he could spend the night. He thought about it and said it was fine with him. The afternoon passed with little excitement except I dozed off and nearly burnt myself silly. Jerry squirted some cold sun block on my back and I was jolted back into the land of the waking. “Hey, hey what’s going on?” I said as Jerry’s hands began to rub it into my skin.

“Next time don’t fall asleep without putting on your sun block,” Jerry said giggling as he massaged my shoulders. “You should remember what you tell us.”

I looked at my watch and it was almost five. I thanked Jerry for looking out for me and walked over into the shade of the snack bar. I decided to have a cold beer before dinner and sat with Ed, as the boys continued to play as if they’ve know each other all their life.

At five-thirty I got Joel and Alex out of the pool and told them they needed to remove the chlorine from their bodies so we could go to dinner. While we were talking, Ed and I decided to have a nice sit down dinner for a change. Joel and I only had two days left here before going on to Miami and our cruise. Joel came out of the shower and put his clothes on the bed and said, “Dad, how do I tell Alex I really like him?”

I looked at him smiling and said, “Well son, have you told him when we’re leaving?”

“Not yet,” he said buttoning his shirt. “I don’t know how without risking turning into a baby in front of him. He is so cool and he is the cutest guy I’ve met in a long time. I don’t think he likes guys that are gay because of the way he gets on Adam and Jerry.”

“Maybe you should talk with him about it?” I said very sincerely. “I mean, we’re leaving Friday for Miami so it’s not as if you’re going to see him again.”

“I wouldn’t know what to say to him,” Joel said hanging his head. “I don’t want to lose contact with him so telling him I’m gay would make him leave in total disgust.”

“No it wouldn’t,” a voice said causing Joel to look and see Alex standing there. “I just wish people would talk with me and not treat me like a kid.”

Joel looked at him and said, “I’m not treating you as a kid Alex. I like you and the last thing I wanted you to do is hate me. Most kids I know can’t stand gay people and the last thing I wanted to do was risk outing myself here on vacation.”

“I know Adam is gay as is his boyfriend Jerry,” Alex said with a tear in his eye. “I just wish they would tell me the truth. I have so many questions I’d like to ask but he thinks I’m a baby just because he’s so much older.”

Joel walked over and put his arm around Alex and said, “Well maybe I could help with the questions you have but you might start by not calling your brother names if you want him to treat you better.”

Alex slipped his trousers on and asked, “Did you ever have a boyfriend Joel and how did you know you were in love?”

“Yes Alex I did have a boyfriend,” Joel said to his friend. “His name was Cody and he passed away last year. He’s been the only boyfriend I’ve had but I haven’t really been looking for another because I was scared. To answer your question as to how I knew I loved him is rather difficult. I thought about him all the time and when I was away from him, I was miserable and my life seemed empty. Whenever we were together, it seemed there was nothing that could ever make me unhappy or upset. I know that answer might seem weird but it’s difficult to describe love to someone but I think you’ll know it when you are. Now let me ask you a question Alex, are you gay?”

Alex had finished dressing while Joel was answering his question. No one has ever asked him this before so he wasn’t really sure how to answer. He looked at us and said, “To be honest, I don’t know if I’m gay or not. Right now I don’t like girls but when I see Adam in the shower, I’m always getting hard.”

I looked at Alex and said, “Well son, it’s not unusual to get hard when you see someone naked or for girls not to impress you at this age. Time will tell son.”

We finished talking when we heard someone knocking on our door. Alex opened the door and saw Adam and Jerry standing there. He looked at his brother and said, “Hi guys, come on in. Adam, can I ask you guys something? Are you gay and boyfriends? I mean it’s ok with me and I’ll never tell anyone.”

Jerry’s face turned red and said, “Way to go squirt, you did tell someone.”

Joel walked in and said, “He did, huh? Who did he tell? I didn’t hear him say anything to me.”

Adam interrupted saying, “Baby, calm down. Alex didn’t tell Joel. I’ll lay odds Joel knows we’re boyfriends. Yes Alex, Jerry and I are boyfriends. We have been for about four months now. Is Joel here your new boyfriend?”

Alex blushed and said, “No bro, he’s not my boyfriend. I don’t know if I’m gay or not. If we had more time to spend together we might be but not now. Thanks for answering my question and I’m happy for both of you guys.”

Alex went over and hugged his brother when I said, “Come on guys. It’s time to get going so your grandfather doesn’t think we’ve gotten lost.”

We went across the hall to their suite and Ed was coming out the door. He locked the door and asked, “Did you guys get everything worked out?”

Alex looked shocked. He said, “How do you do that P? How do you know when we’re working things out?

“I just know my grandsons,” he said hugging his boys. “I can see that you all seem happier so I’ll take it as a yes you all have.”

We had a great dinner then Ed and I returned for a quiet evening of light conversation. The boys were watching a movie in my suite so at eleven, I went and chased Adam and Jerry back to their room when Joel grabbed me by the hand and said, “Thanks for everything Dad. I gave Alex our address and phone number plus my email address so we can keep in touch.”

I hugged both boys and said, “Not a problem boys. You guys better get on to bed now as you both have a full day tomorrow. It’s our last day here.”

Both boys seemed a little dejected when I said that but went into their room for the night. I went in and did my pre-bed ritual and climbed into bed for a good nights sleep.

The next day we all went shopping but I could tell the boys were all quite miserable. Ed and I went off on our own until lunchtime then met to watch our eating machines act like birds. We were both shocked at this and thought it best to get them back and do the work we had to. I got Joel back to the suite and we spent the afternoon packing for our trip to Miami tomorrow.

The afternoon flew by for me but dragged for Joel since Alex was packing for his own trip back home. I had dinner catered to my suite as a farewell dinner for Ed and his boys. I even popped the cork on a good bottle bubbly and we let our respective boys have one glass.

I was a little sad myself at losing a companion my age. It was nice having someone to relax and talk with while the boys were playing in the pool. I did have a good time with the boys in the water but they soon had me heading for the comfort of the snack bar.

We turned in later than I really wanted to but it made going to sleep easier. I came out of my bathroom and was about to slip into bed when I saw a teen standing at my door looking very lonely. I slipped in between the sheets and said, “Come on son. You can sleep with me tonight if you want.”

He smiled a little and said, “Thanks Dad. I guess I’m missing Alex more than I thought I would. I hope I can see him before we leave tomorrow.”

I rolled over turning the light off and said, “I know son. I hope you get the chance to say good-bye once more. Come on now and lets get some sleep.”

I felt Joel snuggle in close as I drifted off to dreamland. Our charter flight left Orlando at eleven for the forty-five minute flight to Miami International Airport. I had my alarm set for seven-thirty along with a wake up call and I needed it.

Joel and I had breakfast early and we were checking out when Joel felt someone tap his shoulder. He turned around and there was Alex standing there with a tear rolling down his face. Both boys hugged each other not caring who was looking.

I had to get the boys’ attention because our flight was leaving in less than one hour. I got the cell number to the limo and gave it to Ed so the boys could talk for a little longer. It was a tearful drive for Joel as he was finally accepting the fact he would only see Alex on his web cam.

I said my good-byes to everyone as we arrived at the airport. We checked in while our luggage was loaded onto the plane then settled back for our next journey on our vacation.

To be continued...

Posted: 06/27/08