The Professor and Sean I
By:
Scotty
(Copyright 2006 by the author)
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Chapter 22
I
We were just about to head to
the shower when there was a loud knocking at the door. We hurriedly
got into our shorts and T-shirts. The knocking was persistent.
"Just a minute! Just a minute!" shouted Sean.
"Come on guys, this is important. Move it. Please," said Rog.
I arrived at the door just before Sean. I opened the door and there
stood Rog and Greg dressed in casual clothes.
"What's so damn important that you interrupt the last few minutes we
have together before the ceremony," I demanded to know.
"Well, it's like this, lover boy, we're here to take Sean with us.
You are not going to see him again until he walks down the aisle
with his Aunt Emily, Rog and me. You will have to wait until then to
see him," Greg informed both of us while sporting a 'shit-eating'
grin.
I started on Rog. "Is this really necessary? I mean; for heaven's
sake, he's not the bride. This sounds like Greg. I bet it was his
idea. You know, Rog, this doesn't make me very happy. The fact is,
I'm pissed," I yelled at Rog. While I was ragging on Rog, Greg has
disappeared into the bedroom with Sean.
"Look, Ryan, for heaven's sake, we're not kidnapping him. He's just
going to get dressed in another place so that you will have to wait
to see him at the ceremony. And the same goes for you. He won't see
you until the ceremony. Cool it, for heaven's sake. Relax, smile.
This is all to keep tradition alive," Rog told me.
When I looked at Sean he was smiling one of his special smiles and I
melted. But I was still a little angry and upset.
"I told you, Ryan, you're not supposed to see me before the
ceremony. Bye Hon. See you soon," Sean smiled again, and Greg
ushered him out of the room carrying all of his clothes for the
ceremony.
I was left there with Rog. I was glaring at him. "I don't know whose
idea this was, but I am guessing it was Greg's. Well, let me tell
you; I am unhappy about it. I mean, I had planned on being with Sean
right up to the minute we walked down the aisle. And now, shit! How
could you do this to me?" I asked.
"Ryan, calm down. You will see Sean in about 25-30 minutes. Sean
took it well. Look, we all love you, and this was something that
someone thought would add to your memories of today. I'm really
sorry that it upset you, but you should know right now, Greg did not
think this up. Did he think it was a good idea? Yes. Did I think it
was a good idea? Yes. If you can just stop for a moment, Ryan, and
think; it's really funny and cute. It is nothing to get so steamed
up about. We' re all your friends here and we all love you. Can you
give me a smile, please, before I leave? Sean seemed happy with it,"
said Rog.
As I thought about it, I became more amused and remembered Sean's
question about seeing each other before the ceremony. I was smiling
and finally laughing a little.
"One thing for sure, neither of us will forget this. It will be a
nice memory. Sorry, I was such a craphead. Nerves have a lot to do
with it," I said apologetically to Rog.
"Good boy, Ryan. Now I need the rings. You finally have taken this
for what it is. We have to get ourselves moving if we are going to
meet your Mom's 6:30 deadline," said Rog. I handed him the rings as
he left the cottage.
I hurried to the bathroom. In the shower, I was laughing a little to
myself. I thought, 'I guess I wouldn't see my "bride" before the
wedding. I bet Sean loves the whole idea. I bet my Mom came up with
this little ruse.' I finished my shower, toweled, touched up my five
o'clock shadow with the electric razor, put on aftershave, did the
deodorant thing, brushed my teeth, combed my hair, dried it quickly,
and used a dash of hairspray. Clean boxers? No, I would wear the
black bikini, just for Sean. Black socks, trousers. I was doing well
with my mental list. There was heavy knocking at the door again. I
was just not in the mood for anymore of Rog and Greg's little
pranks. I opened the door and was about to let loose with a long
series of complaints. There stood my Mom and Dad.
"Wow, you two make such an elegant couple. Mom, you are absolutely
beautiful. That dress is perfect for you. You wore the medallion;
thanks, Mom. Dad, you are a ten hunk in that tux. I'm pleased and
happy that you are here with me today. I still need to get dressed,
but I think I have time to do that and meet your deadline, Mom," I
said.
"You're doing fine, Ryan. Don't worry. There's plenty of time," said
my smiling Mom.
"I did get a little upset with Rog and Greg. They showed up a bit
ago and took Sean away. I thought it must have been Greg's idea, but
Rog said definitely not. He did say that both he and Greg approved
of the idea. So, that leaves you, Mom. Was it your idea?"
"No, your mother had nothing to do with it. She knows about it
because I told her; it was my idea and I didn't want her to be angry
when she found out, The fact is, Ryan, that everyone thought it was
a good idea. Keeps a tradition alive. It makes the ceremony more
exciting. People will have to wait to see both of you; you two will
have to wait to see each other. Sean liked the idea; at least that's
what Greg said when he called to tell me they had accomplished their
mission. So, Ryan, my son, it was my idea. And you, son, are the
only one who thought it was a bad idea. I'm sorry I did it." said my
humbled Dad.
"It was your idea, Dad?" I asked incredulously.
"Yes, it was. A bad one, I guess, from your point of view. Guess I
put a damper on the whole evening," said the sad man.
"No, no. Thank you, Dad, for giving Sean and me something about this
ceremony we will never forget about this ceremony. I'm not angry
anymore. When it happened, I was upset. I didn't want Sean to leave.
I wanted him with me; that's all. He thought it was great; he smiled
at me with joy when Greg hauled him out of here. I just had to think
about it for a moment to understand the love and good humor that was
involved. Look, Dad, I love you. Please believe me, I'm fine about
it all," I told him.
"There, Gerry, that puts that little episode to rest. Now, get in
there and help your son get dressed for his wedding. I will check
you both before we go any further," said Mom.
"Before I finish getting dressed; and while we are alone, I need to
discuss something with you two. Sean wants to pay for most of this.
He says he's a millionaire and he should pay for everything. I
already told him that would not be possible. I told him you were the
parents of one of the grooms and that you would want to pay your
share. At one point Sean laughed and said if you would consider him
the bride, then it would be his responsibility to put on the
wedding. I know that this means a great deal to him, so if you can
let him pay something, it will make him happy and it will make him
feel as if he contributed toward the ceremony," I told them.
"Your Mom and I will discuss it later. Right now, Ryan, you need to
finish getting dressed." As he reached to take me by the arm, I saw
that he was wearing the ID bracelet. Thank you, Dad, for wearing the
bracelet; it makes me happy. I followed him into the bedroom where I
finished dressing.
[Sean is now the narrator].
I have to admit I was a little astonished by the idea of being taken
away from Ryan just before the ceremony. But when Greg got me alone
in the bedroom, he told me that it was Dad's idea. He said that Dad
wanted us to have some fond memories of the ceremony and he felt
this kept alive a tradition. I was pleased with it. When we returned
to the living room, I knew in a moment that my gentle Ryan was
really angry. Greg was funny; he helped calm my nerves.
"You know, Sean, sometimes Ryan can be an old party poop. He tends
to be too serious some of the time. It's hard for him to let his
hair down and enjoy. You work on that, Sean. He needs you in many
ways," Greg told me.
"Now get in the shower. Rog and I have already taken ours. We can
talk later after you are dressed. If you can't find what you need in
the bathroom, give a holler," said Greg.
I took a quick shower, dried and then stood before the mirror naked.
I checked my beard, or that's what I called the few whiskers that
were on my face. A couple of swipes with the razor and that was
finished. I used the aftershave and deodorant. My hair was a tight
tangle of curls. I towel dried it; but it still needed a little hot
air, so I used the hair dryer and my brush. Finally, after a minor
struggle, my hair looked okay. I brushed my teeth, afterward
clinching them together, along with a big smile so that I could
check for food in my front teeth. Satisfied that I was handsome and
desirable, I pulled on my black thong. I went into the bedroom where
Greg and Rog were dressing.
"Holy shit! Will you look at that?" exclaimed Greg.
"He's a beauty, isn't he?" added Rog. "I think we embarrassed him."
"No, I'm not exactly embarrassed. I just don't think I'm anything
special. I'm just a regular guy," I said.
I made up my mind immediately that I would get dressed quickly. I
slipped into my trousers, sat on a chair, and pulled on my black
socks. I put my feet into the black shoes and tied the laces. Next,
I got into the shirt. I didn't know what to do with all the little
buttons and stuff. I know I must have look mystified.
Rog wandered over and began putting the buttons into the tux shirt
front and then into the French cuffs. There was a small crisscross
tie in white, not black, as I had assumed. Greg and Rog had black
ties. Finally it dawned on me, Ryan and I would have the white ties
because it was our ceremony. I thanked Rog for his help and then put
on the tux jacket. Everything fit me perfectly. I looked at myself
in the floor-length mirror. Something was missing. What was it? I
finally realized that I didn't have a white rose. I noticed, too,
the Greg and Rog had red roses in their lapels. So only Ryan and I
were going to have white roses. Okay, I understood that.
While I was thinking about the rose, Greg came in from the living
room area with a white rose in his hands. He came to me and pinned
it to my lapel. He stepped back, and with Rog, they examined me from
head to toe. They made me turn around.
"Wait until Ryan sees you, Sean. You're gonna knock his socks off.
You are one handsome dude. Wow!" said Greg.
"I totally agree. He is going to lose it when he sees you. "Wow! is
right," said Rog.
It was now almost 6:40. Rog and Greg escorted me to a small private
room at the back of the hall where the ceremony was to take place. I
caught a glimpse of Stephen Montori, the voice teacher at State. I
also noticed Katrina Boshevski at the organ. I wondered what Dr.
Montori was doing here. But I had no time to think about it. My Aunt
Emily was sitting in the small room waiting. I couldn't believe my
eyes. She was radiant; her pink gown was lovely and it fit her so
well. Her nosegay was just the right combination of colors so that
it contributed to her outfit. She was even wearing a lovely pair of
shoes with small heels. They were the same color as her dress.
"Auntie, you look spectacular. You are a beautiful woman," I said as
I leaned in and gave her a kiss. I noticed that she was wearing
makeup, but more importantly she was wearing her medallion. I also
had noticed that Rog and Greg were also wearing their ID bracelets.
"You look lovely, Aunt Emily," said Rog and Greg in unison.
"Thank you, both. And guys, what do you think of this nephew of
mine? I think he's wonderful and handsome," she said.
"So do we, Aunt Emily. We can't wait until Ryan sees him. Bet he
loses it. I know I would," said Rog.
It was getting close for the starting time of the ceremony. My
stomach was doing strange exercises; jumping and swaying and making
me feel a little lightheaded. I think Rog notice. He came over to me
and put his arm around me.
"Sean, I can see that you are nervous. Remember that everyone out
there loves both you and Ryan. You know what you want to say; you
rehearsed everything else, so don't worry. Ryan will be standing
right beside you, Sean. All you need to do it walk down the aisle
with your Aunt and Greg and me. Then we will hand you to Ryan. Try
to relax," Rog said. Greg and Auntie Emily smiled at me as they had
heard what Rog had to say.
"Okay, I'll try. Never been so nervous in my life. I almost feel
like I want to vomit," I said.
"Take some deep, quick breaths, Quickly now, Sean. There's the
music. You're second down the aisle. Smile and remember how much all
those folks love you. They came a fair distance to be with you. We
love you Sean. Make Ryan happy."
I heard the music start and my heart jumped a beat or two.
I knew shortly why Stephen Montori was there. The organ prelude, a
Haydn piece, ended. There was only silence. My guts were in knots.
Then I heard the piano begin and the melody was familiar. I thought
I would lose it, but I struggled because I wanted to be strong for
Ryan.
Montori sang: The story of my life....
[Ryan returns as narrator].
When I was fully dressed and Mom had put the white rose in my lapel,
I noticed two things. My tie was white, while Dad's was black. My
rose was white; Dad's was red. Mom and Cathy had been at it again.
Mom inspected us and put her seal of approval on us.
"Ryan, you are a handsome man. Sean will probably lose it when he
sees you. You have to be strong for him, just like at the hospital,"
said my Mom.
"Come on now, we have to get going, or we're going to be late," said
my Dad.
The three of us left the cottage and started toward the room where
the ceremony was to be performed. There wasn't much conversation. My
guts were in an uproar, and I was surprised at how nervous I was. I
loved him and I was just going to tell all those assembled publicly
what I had already told Sean in private. Nevertheless, I was shaky,
and to tell the truth, a little scared. As we arrived at our waiting
area, a room at the back of the hall, I saw Rog as he went into the
room opposite us. I knew Sean was there. I wanted to be with him. My
Mom sensed my nervousness.
"Ryan, listen to your mother. You don't have to worry about
anything. You just walk down the aisle with Dad and me. You stand
there, Sean walks down the aisle with his aunt, Rog, and Greg. He
stands beside you. Father O'Rourke does his thing. You tell Sean you
love him, you want him as you partner for life. He tells you the
same. The ceremony is over. We party," she said.
"Sure, just as simple as that. Well, I am scared," I said.
"Ryan, those people out there are all friends, and they love you and
Sean. They want this to be joyous. It's a wonderful thing that you
two are doing, proclaiming your love for each other in public and
committing yourself to each other for life. That's so great.
Everything will be okay, trust your mother and me," my Dad told me.
The organ prelude ended. Someone opened the door. Mom went out
first, I was second, Dad third. We lined up in the back of the hall.
Angela Steffano had a basket of rose petals to scatter on the white
runner. Sue Beckman held a white pillow on which rested our rings.
The piano started and I recognized the melody immediately. I was
frozen in my place.
The baritone voice sang strongly:
The story of my life...
[Cathy Sorenson is now the narrator].
Janet, Jerrod, Kevin and I had taken our places near the arch. The
organ prelude was ending. The room was crowded with people. Most of
them I knew, but there were others I didn't recognize. Dr. Cassin
and Nick were there from the hospital, as were Tim Shaunnesey and
Randy Livingston. Then I noticed Dr. Carl Lewis with his wife, and
Dr. Angus Franklin with his wife.
I also was able to pick out Dan Foster who was with Tom Green, and
Jeff Miller and Paul Ross. I noticed Ken Chow, but I didn't
recognize the man he was with. I saw Anne Milne and smiled at her.
Cindy, my secretary was there with Pat Worthes, the Bursar's
secretary. I was utterly amazed when I spotted President Williams
and his wife near the back; somehow he didn't get the seats we
wanted him to have. I spoke to Jerrod who went quickly up the aisle
and brought President and Mrs. Williams to the places reserved for
them. Finally, just seconds before the music began, I noticed a
distinguished lady, impeccably dressed, sitting on the second row in
the aisle seat. I wondered who she might be. Father O'Rourke came
out and took his place in the archway. The music began. I recognized
the melody before Steve began singing. At that moment, I didn't know
whether I wanted to kiss Rog or kill him.
The story of my life...
[Kevin is now the narrator].
I heard the music start and it brought some happy as well as bitter
thoughts to my mind. I smiled at Jerrod, trying to calm him a
little, as he was extremely nervous.
I thought to myself: "If I hadn't been such a jerk, this could be
Ryan and my commitment service." All I could think of was how stupid
I had been not to recognize how much Ryan had loved me. Like the
jerk I was, I just blew it all off. I hadn't wanted a long-term
relationship. No, I just wanted to play the field; I wanted to make
it with as many guys as I could. At that time, I thought that was
what I wanted, what I needed. Well, I was wrong. And I lost him. I
could feel tears welling up in my eyes and I knew I had to cool it,
for Ryan's sake and for Jerrod.
I saw Ryan and his parents get in place at the rear of the hall.
Ryan took my breath away; he was so handsome, so well put together
in every way. I looked at Jerrod then, and I remembered it was he
that I loved. And I smiled at him and settled in to watch, and be
part of the ceremony.
[Ryan's Mom is now the narrator].
Well, here it is. The time has finally come and here I am with Dad
to escort our only child down the aisle to hand him over to a
remarkable young man. I love them both; but I am concerned, as only
someone who has lived most of her life can be. There would be some
tough times ahead. Arguments, perhaps unfaithfulness, divided career
paths, illness. I was worried, too, about all the money Sean was
inheriting. Would it become a force that would tear asunder these
two special people in my life? I'll do my best to keep things on an
even keel, but the truth is, it will be up to Ryan and Sean to keep
the relationship going.
I look at Ryan and I know that his heart has been totally captured
by Sean. He can't even speak Sean's name and not have his eyes light
up and a smile come to his lips. There's the music, it's time to
give my son away. I squeezed his arm as I took it and I hoped it
said without my saying it: 'I love you, Ryan my son, and this is the
right thing that you are doing.'
[Ryan's Dad is now the narrator].
Never thought I would be walking down the aisle with my son on my
arm to give him away to another man. I'm an older man and I don't
understand all the social and political implications of this union.
What I do know is that these two guys love each other more than many
of the married couples I have met over my lifetime. What they care
about most is the other's happiness. Look at Ryan at the hospital. I
knew he would gladly give up his life to save Sean. That, by God, is
love! I'm glad that I am a part of this union today. These two are
both my sons now; doing what they feel they need to do. I support
that. It is right. There's the music. Time to start down the aisle.
I take my son's arm and I squeeze it very hard. Ryan turns to look
at me. I mouthed to him: "My son, I love you and I wish you only
happiness and joy."
[Jerrod is now the narrator].
No, no! I won't look at him. I can't look at him. It's too much.
When Sean comes down the aisle, I know I will want to run to him and
take him away. He should be mine. I fell in love with him the first
day we arrived on campus. But did I do anything about it? No, of
course not; I was too damned scared about being called a fag. I was
too worried about what everyone would think about a jock fag. So, I
let him go.
I'm happy with Kevin. I love him very much. I want to be with him;
but truthfully, it doesn't have the same feeling as my first love
for Sean. It's great and I want to keep it. Maybe it was just
because he was the first guy I fell head over heels for. I'll have a
difficult time in the receiving line when I get to Sean. I will have
to control myself. Kevin will not understand how I feel. Or maybe he
feels the same way about Ryan. I could never, would never ask him
that.
Look at Ryan. What a hunk! Sean, my boy, you are a lucky guy. Just
keep him, love him, be always with him in the fun times and the
difficult times. God, I love both of you guys. No tears, you
asshole. No tears!
[Ryan returns as narrator].
When my Mom grabbed my arm she took it with force; it was a
reassurance that this was the right thing to be doing. Her
confirmation of it was heartening. My Dad took my arm at almost the
same moment and he squeezed it so hard, I turned and looked at him.
I saw him mouth: "My son, I love you and I wish you only joy and
happiness." I almost lost it right then; but he smiled at me,
reminding me of our long years as father and son. I knew he was
proud of me and that made everything fine.
I did notice that my legs felt a bit like rubber. The first few
steps were difficult, but my Mom leaned in and whispered in my ear:
"Ryan, remember it will all be over in just a few minutes." I calmed
myself, and with their support, made my way down the aisle. I was
amazed at the number of people who were here to witness this union.
I smiled, hoping it wouldn't look look faked. I really meant it, but
my mouth was dry. I was shaking a little, and I hoped I could get to
the arch and just stand. The music was really getting to me, too.
The story of my life Begins and ends with you...
'God', I prayed, 'please help me get through this. I want to be
strong for Sean. Help me, please.' I felt calmer, more in control as
we approached the archway.
You are the story of my life And every word is true Each chapter
sings your name Each page begins with you.
I noticed the music grow softer, and the singer stopped singing.
Father O'Rourke's voice, strong and without waver, asked:
"Who brings this young man to become a soul mate and partner?"
"His mother and I do." I heard my Dad say. Mom kissed me, and so did
Dad. They retired to their place. I turned and looked to the back of
the hall. No one was yet there. The music started again, and the
singer again was singing those words that meant so much to Sean and
me.
I was alone; you found me waiting:
And then I saw him. My god, he was beautiful, and that smile. He was
happy. I was happy. He and his Aunt Emily started down the aisle
with Rog and Greg. I was close to losing it - how did I deserve this
wonderful man. I love him so much.
You made me your own. I was afraid that somehow I never could be The
man that you wanted of me.
Sean and his aunt and Rog and Greg were closer now. A tear ran down
my cheek and it took all my will power to stop any others from
flowing down my face.
Stay with me here Share with me care with me, Stay and be near....
They were at the second row. Suddenly Sean stopped. He turned and
walked to a lady standing in the row. He took her into his arms and
hugged her deeply. I could see the tears in his eyes. It had to be
Grace Foster, his senior English teacher. She gave him a quick kiss
on the cheek and whispered something to him and he returned to his
march down the aisle.
The story of my life. It's so very plain to read, It starts the day
you came And ends the you leave.
Father O'Rourke asked again this time of Sean: "Who brings this
young man to become a soul mate and partner?"
In a sweet, but strong voice, Aunt Emily said, "I do, his aunt and
only living relative bring this handsome, intelligent man here to
start his new life."
Sean moved up next to me. He was there with me, smiling through his
tears, but full of joy and happiness at our union.
II
Father O'Rourke raised his hand
and spoke:
"My friends. We are gathered here today to witness the exchange of
vows between two men who love each other intensely. They have
decided that they want to spend the rest of their lives together
sharing that love.
"You, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, should be proud of your son, Ryan. He has
demonstrated the courage to follow his heart. And you Mrs. Kelly,
must be fully as proud of your nephew, Sean. He, too, has selected
his way, unafraid of what others might say and feel.
"Ryan and Sean, thank you for including me in your commitment
ceremony. I am here representing a loving God who will take you to
His bosom as He takes all of us, loving us for who we are, asking
that we, too, love Him. I also represent the State of Vermont as a
legitimate member of the clergy and therefore qualified to preside
at this ceremony.
"It is obvious to me that you two young men are loved by a very
large number of people. Look about you at all those who have come to
bear witness to your vows.
"I will ask you now to begin your vows. Sean, as you are younger,
you will go first. When it is time for the ring for Ryan, please
stop so that Jerrod can get the ring for you to put on Ryan's
finger. Likewise, Ryan, when it is your turn, please stop, so that
Kevin can get the ring for you to put on Sean's finger. I would also
like you to turn and face the guests, here as witnesses, as you say
your vows.
During the saying of your vows, Katrina Boshevski will be playing
Chopin's 'Fantaisie-Impromtu in C sharp minor, Op. 66'. Now Sean,
you may begin.
I looked at Sean, and as usual, his smile melted my heart. He was so
perfect. 'Now,' I told myself, 'keep it together. Don't fall apart.'
Sean turned to me and said:
"My Ryan, I love you as deeply as the soul is able to love. You are
the mainstay of my life. In you I find love, courage, caring,
intelligence and faithfulness. You have already shown me the depth
of your love for me. You have shown your courage in loving me when
many said it was folly. When I was hurt, you came to protect me, to
bring me back. You have been with me already in good times and in
bad times. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Ryan. I
want to laugh with you, cry with you, learn with you, love with you.
I make this vow, Ryan, before our family and many friends gathered
here, and in God's sight."
Sean stopped and waited for Jerrod to bring the ring. Jerrod had
tears in his eyes, and when Sean saw that, I saw the glistening of
tears in his beautiful eyes. He continued in a voice filled with
love, broken at times by emotion, close to crying, but in control:
"Accept this ring as a symbol of my love and vow, Ryan Taylor. I
will be your husband, partner and friend forever. I will love you
and cherish you. I will care for you in illness. I will protect you
from harm as best I can, and I will put your happiness above all
others including my own. All these things I pledge to do until death
separates us. I swear this before God and the community here." He
slipped the ring on my finger and then bent and kissed the ring.
Sean was now openly shedding tears, and my heart was full. I fought
hard to keep my emotions in check. 'Please, dear God,' I prayed,
'help me get through this so that I will not dissolve into tears.'
"Now, Ryan, it is your turn to say your vows," Father O'Rourke said
to me.
I looked at Sean hoping that my eyes showed him the depth of my
love. Holding his hand as he had held mine, I faced him and said my
vow, knowing that my voice was ragged and full of emotion. Sean's
tears had not stopped, and I was fighting mine, but I said:
"Sean Kelly, you are the love of my life. When I was lonely and
almost in despair, you appeared as a miracle. You accepted me for
what I was, expecting nothing, and giving everything. You almost
gave the ultimate measure of your love when you were beaten and left
for dead because you dared to love me. I needed to help you, and in
my agony over your beating, I took courage from my memory of your
love, and I asked you to return to me, to love me forever. You did
this, Sean; through the gathering of all your strength, you fought
the darkness and you won; you came back to me, making me the
happiest man on the face of the earth. From you, my beloved, I have
learned the real meaning of courage. You have laughed with me and
cried with me. You have accepted my Mother and Father as your own,
and they, because they see your total love for me, have taken you as
their son. I believe I was blessed when I met you; and I am more
blessed that you have decided to spend the rest of your days with
me. I make this vow, Sean, before our family and many friends
gathered here, and in God's sight."
The tears were flowing freely now from my eyes. Sean was holding
together, but I was aware that it wouldn't be long before he broke
down. Kevin came forward with the ring. I was surprised to see the
tears in his eyes; not the thing I would expect from Kevin. He
handed me the ring. I took a deep breath and continued:
"Accept this ring as a symbol of my love and vow, Sean Kelly. I will
be your husband, partner and friend forever. I will love you and
cherish you. I will care for you in illness. I will protect you from
harm as best I can, and I will put your happiness above all others
including my own. All these things I pledge to do until death
separates us. I swear this before God and the community here." I
slipped the ring on Sean's finger and then bent and kissed it.
We were now both weeping freely. We held each other's hands and
stood there looking with love at our lover's tear stained face. I
wanted to grab Sean and kiss him, but I would have to wait.
Father O'Rourke spoke, "As you two have spoken your vows and have
exchanged rings, it is my pleasure to inform you that you are now
partners in a civil union in the eyes of the State of Vermont. But I
wish to add this: I also want to bless this union, as I know that
Almighty God cannot be displeased with the love we have heard and
seen here this evening. So, I bless you, Ryan and Sean, and ask
Almighty God and His son, Jesus, to keep you safe from harm and to
smile on your union."
Sean was now smiling his wonderful smile at me, and my tears were
flowing as were his. He was so beautiful. He was my partner and
lover. How wonderful this day had become!
Father O'Rourke continued: "Sean, I hope that you have been teaching
Ryan all about this kissing business. All of us here would enjoy
seeing how successful you have been. So, Ryan, kiss you partner."
I took Sean into my arms and I kissed him with a feeling and
intensity that I had never known before. I could tell from his
reaction that he, too, felt something more than we had experienced
in the past. There was a security, a completeness about it. We were
lost in our embrace, unaware of the thunderous applause that was
engulfing the hall. We broke our embrace and immediately started to
blush.
Father O'Rourke then told the assembled family and friends,
"I would like to present to you, this devoted and loving couple,
legally a civil union, Ryan Taylor and Sean Kelly."
As we started up the aisle, Steve Montori began to sing another song
with meaning to both of us:
Sweet wonderful you,
You make me happy with the things you do,
Oh, can it be so,
This feeling follows me wherever I go.
I never did believe in miracles,
But I've a feeling it's time to try.
I never did believe in the ways of magic,
But I'm beginning to wonder why.
Don't, don't break the spell,
It would be different and you know it will,
You, you make loving fun,
And I don't have to tell you you're the only one.
You make loving fun.
You make loving fun.
We hurried up the aisle,
stopping only to kiss Mom and Dad and Aunt Emily. We rushed into one
of the small rooms where we had waited. I locked the door
immediately. Sean flew into my arms and we kissed each other with
total abandon. I finally pulled away just enough to tell Sean.
"My husband, how I love you. And you are my husband, my partner and
my lover. I am so lucky, Sean." I drew him to me again and we kissed
until we were breathless.
"Ryan, my husband. How I love the sound of that. My husband, my
friend, my lover, my partner. I am so happy I could cry. Kiss me
again, Lover. Please," asked Sean
I needed no other requests and he was in my arms again. I pulled
away again, and started to laugh.
"What's so funny, Hon?" asked Sean.
"If we don't stop this hot kissing, I'm just about ready to tear off
your clothes and take you for the first time as my legal husband," I
told Sean along with my laughter.
"Hey, husband, I am yours. I would love it," said Sean.
"We have to go out and meet the wonderful people who came here
tonight to witness this. What a grand time; so well planned, such a
happy occasion. We have to do our duty. But, Baby, later tonight, we
will start our torrid hornymoon," I told Sean.
"We had better, Hon. I have a huge horn for you right now. I have to
let it go down some before we go out there," he said.
"Me, too, Baby. I am just about there. Just don't kiss me again, at
least not the way we have been kissing. I'm ready, are you?" I
asked.
"Lead on, Lover. I am ready."
I opened the door and there stood my folks, Aunt Emily and Cathy and
Janet.
"You two come with us," ordered my Mom. We followed her out of the
hall as people were still moving out and to the other room where the
reception was to take place.
"Now, you two guys, stay in this room until I come and get you; and
no funny business. That can wait until later tonight," said my Dad.
Cathy, Janet, my Mom, and Aunt Emily all smiled at us. Sean blushed;
and I was blushing, too.
Sean and I looked at each other and started to laugh. "I can't
believe my Dad said that to us, especially in front of the women.
He's getting a little spirited for a man his age, don't you think,
Sean?" I asked.
"I hope you take after him and are just as spirited and sexy as he
is at that age. He's a great guy. Can you imagine the two of us when
we get to their age. I know one thing, Ryan. I will love you just as
much then as I do now. I imagine the sex will have quieted down a
little; not too much, I hope. Maybe we will have to be happy with
three or four times a day," Sean laughed.
"Why are they hiding us in here? I can't imagine what they are up
to. Can you?" I asked.
"Can't help you, Hon. I've never been to a wedding before. Have
you?" asked Sean.
"Yeah, a few. Maybe they are waiting until everyone is seated and
then they will introduce the people who took part in the ceremony.
That's all I can think of," I told Sean.
"Hmm, you are a professor of English, right?" he asked.
"Yes, why?"
"Didn't you end that sentence with a preposition, my dear husband?"
he ribbed me.
"Sometimes, my dear husband, it is okay to end a sentence with a
preposition. Which sounds better to you: 'This is something with
which I will not put.' or 'This is something I will not put up
with.' Come on, which one?"
"Now the professor is pissed at little me, the student. The student
knows how to make the professor forget all about prepositions and
his wise-ass student. Here's how it works. Come here, professor,"
Sean requested.
I moved to him. He smiled that smile at me. He reached out to me and
pulled me to him. He kissed me with a soft, open mouth and much
tongue. My cock started to rise immediately. I was really getting
into it, when there was a knock at the door.
"Just a moment, please. We are checking our hair and stuff." called
out Sean. Then in a whisper, he jokingly said, "Got to let my cock
go down a little. Does the professor feel better now?" whispered a
joking Sean.
"Yeah, the professor is fine and happy. He plans to give the student
something he won't forget later tonight. You can bet your ass on
it," I said with a chuckle.
"I am betting my ass on it; and the professor had better come
through, or else I get his ass. I bet I get his ass anyway." said
Sean with a laugh. Our little exchange was broken up with my
father's slightly irritated voice: "Come on you two; for crying out
loud. That stuff can wait, can't it?"
I opened the door and we both smiled broadly at my Dad. He just
kissed us both quickly on the lips and told us to follow him. Before
us was a line of people. Sue Beckman, Angela Stefanno, Kevin and
Jerrod, Rog and Greg, Cathy and Janet, Aunt Emily, Mom and Dad, and
then the two of us. I whispered to Sean that I felt like the caboose
on a train. He started giggling, but he stopped quickly as his Aunt
Emily gave him a look that said, 'Knock it off, already. Smile, but
be quiet.' He looked at me, smiled a moment, and gave me a quick
kiss. I was so happy. This was more than I deserved. This was real
happiness, real joy.
We were surprised to hear the voice of Jeff Miller, one of Greg's
friends acting as master of ceremonies.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to introduce the members of the
party, hell, the wedding party. First, Sue Beckman and Angela
Stefanno, ring bearer and flower girl." They walked into the hall
and there was applause.
"Next, Kevin Reading and Jerrod Williamson who stood up for Ryan and
Sean." In they went to more applause.
Next, Cathy Sorenson and Janet Creigh, who were the ladies in
waiting, and special friends of Ryan and Sean's. Again applause.
"Now, two of my best buddies and supporters of the entire affair,
and they walked Sean down the aisle with his aunt, Roger Fillimore
and Greg Raymond." Very strong applause followed their introduction.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now my honor to introduce to you,
Sean's Aunt Emily." As she entered the room, there was heavier
applause, and Rog came forward to escort her to her place in the
receiving line..
"The next two probably don't' need an introduction, but I have a
couple of things I want to say about them. They are very special
human beings. They love without exception; they are not biased or
opinionated; they organized, with the assistance of Rog, Greg, and
Cathy, the total renovation and reconstruction of Ryan and Sean's
home after it was destroyed by angry young men. They labored hours,
without rest, not wishing any special credit for what they had done.
And now, they are principally responsible for what is happening
tonight with the assistance of Cathy Sorenson and Roger Fillimore.
They loved these two young men completely and welcomed Sean into
their family. They are remarkable people and it is an honor that I
have known them. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Mr. and Mrs.
Gerard Taylor, Mom and Dad." The applause was thunderous. I had
tears in my eyes and I noticed that Sean did, also. Well, we were
next; what would Jeff have to say about us.
"Now, ladies and gentlemen, our special guests. I need to say a few
things about them. They are both selfless lovers. They exist to make
their partner happy and fulfilled. They do not falter. When a
terrible incident almost took Sean away, it was Ryan, who, through
his love and his faith, was able to call Sean back from the brink. I
believe that only true love is able to do that. I think they are
remarkable individuals and what an amazing couple they make. One of
the best things that has happened to me and my lover, Paul, was
meeting these two men. And I kid you not, they are men. Here, ladies
and gentlemen, are the people we came here to honor. It is my
extreme pleasure to introduce to you, the happily married couple,
Ryan Taylor and Sean Kelly." As we entered the room, the people rose
as one applauding; and yelling and wishing us the best of luck. We
were overcome to see so much love flowing to us from so many people
of so many different persuasions. I guess what they recognized was
love. And that old saying has some significant truth in it: 'Love
conquers all!"
Sean was blushing like a virgin bride, and I was beaming like the
knowing groom who had plans to change all that on the honeymoon, or
in our situation, hornymoon. We were directed to the head of the
receiving line. Jeff announced that people should start at the head
of the line, namely Emily, then Mom and Dad, then us, and then the
rest of the wedding party. I whispered to Sean, "This may be
difficult. I will try to introduce you to anyone you might not know.
Be polite, Baby, but don't talk too long. I want this whole thing to
get over so I can have you alone and to myself."
Sean smiled and grasped my hand even tighter. He leaned to me and
kissed the side of my face and whispered to me, " Ry, I want out of
here, too. I want you, Husband. But I want you alone and all to
myself."
"Hello, Dr. and Mrs. Williams. This is my husband, Sean. Sean this
is Dr. Williams and Mrs. Williams; he is the President of State."
"Thank you so much for honoring us with your presence here tonight.
Ryan has told me about your deep concern and ever-present kindness
while I was recuperating in the hospital. I know that we will never
be able to thank you in a proper way," said my smiling, wonderful
Sean.
Dr. Williams smiled broadly at Sean. "Sean, my wife thinks you are
just about the cat's pajamas. It's not a small thing to impress my
wife like that. And, Sean, you are so articulate and comfortable. I
am really impressed. You know that I have been impressed with your
husband, Ryan, for a number of years. I am happy that you will both
be staying with us at State.
"Mrs. Williams, you look lovely this evening. May I give you a kiss
in welcome to our commitment ceremony?" Mrs. Williams blushed and
allowed Sean to kiss her softly on the lips. Dr. Williams looked on
with a great smile on his face. They moved on down the line.
"Sean, you were magnificent. Dr. Williams was really impressed.
Hell, so was I. I love you more each moment I am with you. You
continually surprise me, Sean. Kiss me right now." And he did, and
the hall broke into wild applause.
The quests moved slowly through the line. There were so many and so
many had to be thanked. We freely kissed everyone, including our gay
friends. No one seemed to notice nor to care. We had been through
about half the guests when I saw whom I knew had to be Grace Foster,
Sean's English teacher. I squeezed Sean's hand and whispered to him:
"Someone very important in your life is about to get to us. Are you
ready?"
"Ry, I may need your support. This will be very emotional. I gave
her a kiss on the way down the aisle, but I didn't have to speak.
She just said she was happy for me and told me to go on to my new
husband."
I started to speak. "Hello, I am Ryan Taylor. I believe you must be
Mrs. Foster. Before you speak to Sean, I want to thank you from the
bottom of a grateful heart for your kindness in a terrible moment of
crisis. You saved Sean and he was able to attend State and meet me.
I treasure Sean in a way I cannot express. Thank you, Mrs. Foster,
for seeing his worth and saving him with your caring and kindness."
I pulled Mrs. Foster into my arms and give her a warm kiss.
"I know enough about you, Ryan, to know that Sean is safe and cared
for and that your love will keep him buoyed and fulfilled for his
lifetime. He needed to find you, and thank God, he did. He is such a
wonderful, caring, talented and intelligent young man. He so
deserves the happiness that you have helped him to get. Thank you,
Ryan. Thank you."
I saw the tears flowing freely from Sean's eyes. Mine began to tear
up, too. Sean simply took Mrs. Foster into his arms and tried to
thank her, but he just cried like someone who had found a long-lost
friend. Mrs. Foster patted Sean's back, but did not try to pull
away. The line had stopped and the room had suddenly grown quiet.
All had their eyes on Sean and Grace Foster. When Grace Foster
finally pulled herself away from Sean, it was evident that she was
crying, too. I wondered if Sean would be able to speak. I should
have known he could, and that he would want to.
"Mrs. Foster, I will never be able to thank you for what you did for
me. You gave me a chance to make a life for myself. If you had not
helped me when you did, I would be dead now. You know it, and Ryan
and I know it; but most of the folks here do not know about your
unbelievable kindness to me. I really love you, Mrs. Foster, for
being aware of me, and caring for me. You were like a mother to me,
when I needed that most. Thank you again, Mrs. Foster. I want you to
know this. We plan to establish a Grace Foster Scholarship Program
at our old school. I want it used to help needy kids in anyway they
need help. I want them to have nice clothes, and go to dances and
movies and do all the things kids that age want and do. And, Mrs.
Foster, I want you to control the funds and decide who will get
money for whatever. I will begin the fund with a gift of $50,000. If
that runs out too soon, there will be more. I will continue to
invest in the fund, but only as long as it remains the Grace Foster
Scholarship Program. Mrs. Foster, this is a small payment on my
life. God Bless You!" Everyone had been listening and the room burst
into wild applause. He had done it again. My Sean, my wonderful,
thoughtful, kind, loving, husband. Grace Foster was really crying
now, holding on to Sean for support. She just kept saying, "Thank
you, Sean, Thank you, Sean, Thank you, Sean."
Shortly after that emotional moment, the line began to move again.
From the far end came Sue and Angela, smiling and happy. Kissing
them was a treat; for them and for Sean and me. Next came Cathy and
Janet. How they hugged and kissed us, no cheek kisses this time.
These were major kisses on the lips. Cathy told me, "Ryan, I just
regret that Janet and I didn't have the sense to do what you two
have done tonight. God, it was beautiful and moving. Enjoy your
honeymoon and your time together." She moved on with Janet.
I was concerned about Kevin and Jerrod. How would they react to us?
Would they be filled with joy, or would both of them, show regret
that they had not been lucky enough to have us.
Kevin stood facing me. My God, he had tears in his eyes, and right
behind him was Jerrod who had tears streaming down his face. What
was going on? I reached and and pulled Kevin into my arms. He
whispered to me, "Ryan, I could be standing here with you today if I
hadn't been so stupid. But you two are at the top of my list. I hope
that Jerrod and I can be like you two. God Bless both of you. He
moved on to Sean and grabbed him and gave him a major Kevin Reading
kiss. Jerrod just stood with me and cried. I took him into my arms
and kissed him on the lips. He didn't stop crying. When Jerrod got
to Sean, the dam broke and Jerrod was sobbing. Sean soon joined him.
Kevin moved back to them, then I moved to them. Neither of them
could speak. Finally, Jerrod put an amazing kiss on Sean's lips.
With Kevin helping to support him, the two of them walked away.
Next came Rog and Greg. Old Greg had huge tears in his eyes, and he
clasped onto Sean like he was going to crush him. He planted a
man-sized kiss on Sean's lips, and Sean, in gratitude and love,
returned Greg's kiss completely. Rog moved to Sean. I wondered what
would happen here. Not to worry, Rog just grabbed Sean and kissed
him deeply and long. Rog was crying softly and as I was released
from Greg's smothering kiss, I saw the tears flowing down Sean's
face. Then Rog was with me. He was crying freely now, as was Greg.
Rog just grabbed me and kissed me fiercely and with great feeling. I
was almost sobbing, as was Sean. These two guys, these two wonderful
human beings, had touched our hearts in ways we could never count. I
think they were a part of God's legion of angels. For surely, they
had been Sean's and my angels.
I knew it would get worse before it got better. Emily moved to our
Mom and Dad, kissing and hugging them both. Then she stood before
me. "I want you to know, Ryan Taylor, that I love you as much as I
do that nephew of mine. I am an old lady, but I know love when I see
it. I know, Sean, has found love which he deeply needed. I failed
him because of my sorrow and my refusal to let him in to help me
with it. I almost sent him to his death. I have much to regret. But
one thing I can say to you, Ryan, is that I will not worry about him
now. He is in your care. I know you love him, and that you will keep
him safe. That is all I care about." She gave me a great hug and a
kiss on the lips and moved on to Sean who was already an emotional
wreck. I turned to my folks and they knew I was needed by Sean who
was now sobbing almost uncontrollably as he hugged his Aunt Emily.
She had finally broken down, and she was crying, too. I went to
Sean, and kissed him gently on the head. I told him I was there. I
told him it was okay to weep. He just couldn't stop. There was a lot
of nose blowing and eye wiping going on among the guests. I was
weeping again, too. It was Aunt Emily who finally took care of the
situation. "You listen to me, Sean Kelly; you have no need to cry.
This should be the happiest day of your life, young man. Ryan is
such a wonderful man. Sean, he loves you so much. He loves you
enough to make up for two lifetimes without love. Now, come on,
toughen up, stop the crying, and give that husband of yours a real
kiss, a Kelly kiss." Amazingly Sean was no longer weeping. He first
kissed his Aunt Emily, and then he took me into his arms and gave me
my first Kelly kiss. I made note that I wanted more of those.
Then we faced Mom and Dad. This was going to be a difficult one.
They were already crying, tears slipping slowly down their cheeks. I
couldn't take it. I burst into tears, and reached for them. Sean was
right there, too; hugging and crying. No one could stop. No one
could speak. At last it was my Dad who brought us back to some type
of sanity. "Look," he said, "only God knows how much Mom and I love
both of you. We only wish you love and happiness in your life
together at the same level that we have enjoyed. Now a family hug, a
couple of kisses, and let's eat." The listening crowd applauded.
Someone lead us to the head table and to the two center seats.
Everyone was still applauding. Sean was smiling widely enjoying all
the joy that filled the room. I leaned into him and kissed him
lightly on the lips. The crowd went crazy. Spoons were being struck
against glasses. I know we both looked bewildered until my Mom, who
was sitting next to me, leaned to me and whispered, "They want you
two to kiss, and they don't mean little pecks."
I told Sean what it was all about. He grabbed me and put me in a lip
lock of immense proportions. Another Kelly kiss. The crowd loved it
We broke our embrace and sat down. The others stayed standing. Rog
called for some quiet. Then he started to speak.
"What a wonderful pleasure it is for me to be selected to give the
first toast of the evening. Ryan has been my friend and colleague
for six years. He is intelligent, caring, and a first-class friend
to Greg and me.
"The one thing about Ryan that bothered both Greg and me was that he
didn't seem to have a soul mate. He was alone and adrift in the
world. His energies all seemed directed toward the academic, but it
did not fill the huge void in his life. "
"Along came Sean. Sean, my friends, makes each day bright and happy.
He is loving, funny, talented, perhaps the most accomplished pianist
I have worked with in all my years at State. And the miracle was
that these two unlikely souls met at Walgreen's and fell instantly
in love. Truth be known, Sean had fallen for Ryan a few weeks
before.
"Well, let me tell you, Ryan Taylor changed overnight. No more sad
looks, no more moping around. Now he was all smiles, happy, fun to
talk with. And the cause? Love, folks. Love. He was hopelessly,
completely, totally in love with Sean. And Sean, wonderful
courageous Sean, he loved Ryan back in numbers. I can't think of any
two people of any sexual persuasion who ever demonstrated any more
pure love than these two.
"They are a remarkable couple. It is my wish that you join me in
this toast. Please raise your champagne glasses: To you, Ryan and
Sean, the happy couple, we collectively wish you a long and joyous
life together, with your love only growing through the years. May it
be God's wish that you both enjoy health, longevity, and a life
together filled with all the joys and wonders of this world. You, my
friends, deserve this and even more. Cheers!"
The room was filled with a happy, loud, joyous chorus of "Cheers!"
Sean and I were blushing appropriately. I decided to save some
glassware and kissed Sean firmly on the lips. The crowd exploded in
applause. Rog clinked his glass.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce Mr. Gerard
Taylor, Ryan's father. who will make the next toast."
My Dad rose to his feet amidst the applause. He surveyed the crowd
silently. The room quieted. "My dear friends, my wife and I have
supported our wonderful son, Ryan, for all of his life. We didn't
stop loving him when he told us he was gay. All I told him was to
find someone who would love him as I knew he would love them. And
then the phone calls, the emails, the long letters began. We began
to find out about Sean. From what Ryan told us he was perfect. We
laughed about that. I told my wife, no one is perfect. But the mail
kept coming, the phone calls, the joy now present in everything Ryan
did or said. His Mom was wiser than I about it all. She told me he
was in love, deeply in love. And then we got that terrible call from
Rog.
"We flew to State on the first available flight. We met Sean for the
first time under very difficult circumstances. We saw our son
struggle with sorrow and fear. He was so in love that it is
impossible to speak about it in words that would convey the
intensity of his love for Sean. And when we met Sean, the darndest
thing happened: Ellen and I fell in love with Sean, too. He became
our son. He called us Mom and Dad from our first meeting. I sighed a
big sigh that day. Ryan had found the right life mate. So Ellen and
I want our two sons to know this: you two, Ryan and Sean, have
demonstrated to those of us in this room what real love can do. It
can change the course of events, make life happier, bring joy into
lives that need a little lightening. You did that for Mom and me,
Ryan and Sean. You made life again exciting, worthwhile, engaging.
We will be eternally grateful to you both. For you two, our family
now, may you continue to grow in love, and may God keep you safe and
happy; that is our sincerest prayer and wish. Cheers!"
More applause, more kissing, more laughter. 'God is good,' I
thought. 'He brought me Sean, almost took him away, but relented, I
guess, and gave him back to me. I would never let Sean down; I would
love him forever. Thank you, dear Lord. Thank you.' Sean poked me in
the arm.
"Hon, have you seen this menu. My God, it is so fancy. I bet Mom had
a lot to do with that."
"No, haven't seen it. I read the menu that was at my place.
The Menu
Kelly-Taylor Civil Union Ceremony December 10
Starters
Choice of One
Wild Mushroom Spring Roll with Arborio Rice, Melted Baby Leeks and
Warm Xeres Vinaigrette
Crispy Fried Corn and Crab Cakes
Baked Blythedale Farm Brie with Local Honey and Toasted Almonds
served with LaBrea Baguette
Baked Five-Onion and Apple Soup with Grafton Cheddar
Entrées
Choice of One
Slow Roasted Salmon a la Point with Heirloom Potato Hash, Seared
Escarole and Warm Horseradish Vichyssoise
Butter Poached Main Lobster and Scallops with Capellini Gratin, Baby
Artichoke Barigoule and Sweet Corn
Charbroiled Filet Mignon with Camembert Potato Soufflé, Baby Corn
and Asparagus Sauce
Apple Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Buckwheat Soba Noodles, Asian Pear
Chutney and Roasted Shiitake Coulis
Lemon Thyme Roasted Free Range Chicken with Bacon Risotto Cake and
Tomato Emulsion
West Hill Inn Homestyle Lemon Scented Broiled Tilapia with Angel
Hair Pasta and Pesto Broth
All entrées served with House Salad
Dessert
"Wedding" Cake Served with Homemade French Vanilla Ice Cream and
Fresh Strawberry Sauce
The Champagne Toast courtesy of Wentworth and Associates, Attorneys
at Law
Appropriate Wines, selected by Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Taylor, will be
served with the individual courses.
Select Imported Beers, Coffee, Tea, Milk, Soda and other beverages
are also available.
I leaned to my mother and whispered a silly question. "Mom, how is
everyone going to order? This will take hours to do."
"Don't worry, Ryan, everyone selected their meal when they returned
their invitations. Everyone is all set. Well, almost everyone, you
and Sean have to decide what you want, Dear."
I looked bewildered. Sean looked at me, smiled and then asked me
with much concern in his voice. "Husband, what is the matter? You
look worried."
"No, it isn't important. We have to decide what we want for dinner.
That's all."
"I want red meat, lots of it. I need the protein and the strength it
will give me. Maybe a couple of those steaks would do it for me,
Hon," Sean said with a laugh.
"You little wise-ass," I whispered to Sean, "if you don't stop
rubbing my leg, I will have to throw you on the table and take you
right here in front of our parents and friends."
Sean was laughing quite a bit now. "Ryan, Hon, it's just that when I
am around you all I can think about is meat. Forgive me, Husband."
I couldn't help it. I burst into uncontrollable laughter. My Mom
gave me a very stern look, and I almost choked to death trying to
stop laughing. Sean made it worse, as he now had his hand on my hard
cock. My God, I wanted him so much. He just smiled and winked at me.
In an attempt to get myself under control, I told Sean, "I'm having
the Onion Soup and the Lobster. What do you want to eat?" It hadn't
even gotten out of my mouth when I knew I had made a terrible
mistake.
"Hmmmm, let me see. What do I want to eat? Ry, can't you guess what
I want. You know what I love. Can I get it here?" asked a smiling
Sean.
"Sean, Dear, is there something you want that isn't on the menu. I
am sure that I could talk with the chef and he could take care of it
for you," my Mom said.
Sean's face got immediately red, and he stammered his reply, "No,
no, it's okay, Mom. I'm having the onion soup and the Filet Mignon.
I'm all set, thank you." I was having a terrible time now, about to
explode into laughter.
"Well, Sean, Lover," I whispered to him, "Mom got you, didn't she? I
loved it." There was the clinking of silver against crystal. I
leaned to Sean and kissed him. The clinking continued. I pulled Sean
to his feet and really laid a kiss on him that brought the house to
its feet, the applause drowning out what I whispered into Sean's ear
as I broke the kiss, " Baby, I am so going to fuck you later. that
you won't be able to sit down for a week."
Sean just smiled at me and whispered back to me. "We'll see, my
horny husband. It had better be the best fuck I ever had."
We sat down, gave our order to a cute blond waitress, and chatted
with the folks on either side of us. I couldn't help myself; I put
my hand on Sean's thigh and slowly moved it up to his crotch, where
I rubbed his swelling cock. He just smiled knowingly at me. This
reception was going to be long and painful for us. We wanted, as
they say, to consummate our marriage. But, as my Dad would say,
"That stuff can wait."
The appetizers arrived, and the meal began.
What the waitress didn't know was that I already had my appetizer
and was anxiously awaiting my meal.
To be continued...
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