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"So how are you and the guy that the sheriff dropped off getting along?" asked Zach.
"Fine," said Josh, his thought's drifting to what he had seen the week before and somehow could never get out of his head.
"Really? I'd think having a hooker living in your house would be awkward. I bet you can't wait until he leaves," said Zach.
"It's not like he's still hooking, he was doing it to survive," said Josh quietly.
"Yeah, but you know something has to be wrong with him. He must have really screwed up to get thrown out by his parents like that," said Zach with finality.
"You think?" asked Josh with one eyebrow cocked.
"Oh yeah. Definitely. He must have really screwed up. Parents just don't do that to their own kids. And he probably kept doing it in the foster homes you said he was in. Just a big mess-up with no redeeming qualities," said Zach.
"You know, Zach. I don't think it was Trent's fault. I think he was abused," said Josh, his face reddening with anger.
"Not like that. You know. Some people are just bad and can't be helped," said Zach nonchalantly.
Josh was trying to keep his frustration under control. Zach didn't seem to remember how Josh ended up on the ranch. The more Zach talked, the more Josh came to realize that only chance and luck separated him from ending up in the same situation as Trent had found himself. He wasn't sure how he would have handled it either. With a sigh, he decided it wasn't worth the effort to try and educate Zach.
The pair continued through the herd as Josh checked them for problems. As they moved silently away from the barn, a slight rustle came from inside. Trent had walked up on the conversation, and stayed to hear what was said. He was shocked that Josh had defended him.
Trent moved away from the pair so they would not know he was there. He was carefully thinking through what he had just witnessed, trying to reconcile his previous experience with the way things seemed to be on this ranch.
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Darrin and Mitch walked into the living room to find Josh sitting and staring at a sheet of paper in front of him. When he didn't make eye contact with either of the two men, they knew something was wrong.
"What's up, Josh?" said Darrin.
Without a word he spun the paper so they could see that it was his semester grades. Mitch and Darrin glanced down at them. They were relieved to see that he hadn't failed anything, but some of the grades were just enough to pass. Looking back at Josh they waited for him to speak.
"I don't really like ag classes . . ." said Josh looking dejected.
Mitch chuckled, "We never said you had to have the same major as we did." Darrin nodded in agreement. "What do you think you want to major in?"
Josh quietly ran his finger down the page, stopping at his lone A. Darrin and Mitch paused to absorb the information. Following the line back they were both shocked to see it was a drawing class.
"Art? You want to major in Art?" asked Mitch, trying to keep his dismay under control. "What would you do with that? And I thought you liked the ranch." Darrin put his hand on Mitch's shoulder to prevent him from going any further. Mitch caught himself and stopped, realizing he was about to go off and he needed to listen.
"Graphic arts, like designing posters and books and stuff. They can actually find jobs. But I'll have to take regular art classes too," explained Josh. "And I do love it here, and I always want to be involved in the ranch, but I can do the graphics from here and not depend on the ranch to make a living."
Darrin squeezed Mitch shoulder gently, trying to get him to realize that not everyone's dream job was running a cattle ranch. Josh had shown interest in the ranch so they'd assumed he wanted to do it. But that didn't mean that he did. Darrin was relieved when Mitch reached up and patted his hand.
"Then you should try it, Josh. You might love it. You might hate it. But years later you don't want to be wondering," said Mitch.
Josh nodded, a nervous tremor in his cheek settling down as he realized Darrin and Mitch were still going to support him. He suddenly jumped to his feet and grabbed them both in a huge hug.
- COMMENTS
Pleasepleasealmost 8 years agoThe backbone of the story with Mitch and Darrin, their relationship, the faithful monogamy with true love and deep passion for each other... Add that with the compassion and innate ability to help others who are struggling, provide a true home, unconditional love, guidance and strong role models for young men who are truly in need - drawing on their own life experiences, hurts, etc. It simply amazing how you've pulled it all together so seamlessly. A part of me would love seeing these two men build up MCC, adding perhaps another little boarding house to bring in more so in need of their loving and kindness. That said, something would be lost in the intimate dynamics between the couple themselves, the men and their charges and the young men receiving their help.
Kindly pardon the rambling, guess I'm just thinking out loud. Such an incredibly impressive job from all angles on this story. Love it and hope that once these chapters end there are sequels to follow.
BTW, you're too young probably to have ever seen and old movie (yep from the old'n days, a black & white called Boys Town (I think). Obviously not about young gay boys or men but still a sweet story of someone else who dedicated themselves to others in need. I believe the guy who ran it was name Father Flannigan.
Anyway, as always, thanks for the great writing!
Anonymousabout 11 years ago"the epitome of fidelity and love" – YES! THIS is why this story works so well! Why do so many writers on this site assume that promiscuity is sexy? It isn't – nothing is sexier than love. I'm loving the Trent character – lots of potential there. Love the "realness" of the interactions, like Josh and Trent not getting on, but seeing good in each other, Josh being willing to help with schoolwork, etc – life isn't black and white – it's mostly grey area – and the way these guys relate to each acknowledges that.
avidreadrover 11 years agoJust re-read this story and still love it. I really think Josh and Zach should break up. While they might have loved each other in the beginning, they don't now. It's nice to have someone in your life and I think that's what's keeping them together, but it also prevents them from moving on to find the right people for them both.
hotlover69over 11 years agoi think it getting good . but i do think a little sparkle has gone. your a fantastic writer but i can see much more with this. maybe its me but i dont seem to be able to enjoy it the same as i use too.
