Adulting

Scotty’s story

“Scotty! Scotty!” Brad yelled across the crowd as he cried “Come meet your new family!” Mom and Pop had flown Brad’s brother and two sisters in to celebrate with us.

I moved quickly through the crowd, his sister Theresa met me half way and embraced me. Through her tears she said “Welcome to the family Scotty. Thank you for taking care of my brother.” Then Mary came up and hugged me. We all cried and I watched Brad hug his brother Brian so tightly I was afraid he’d squeeze the cute little mini-version of himself to death.

After a minute or two his sisters let me go and Brian came over and with a little hesitation put out his hand to shake mine. “Scott, I’m so happy to meet you, welcome to the family” I couldn’t help but pull him into a hug as I shook his hand. He whispered in my ear “Your parents are the most incredible people in the entire world.”

I whispered back “They are, your brother’s on that list too” he hugged me back tight. The entire crowd went silent and was staring at the five of us lost in our emotions. The only sounds were the music playing overhead and our sobs of joy. After a few minutes we let each other go and the crowd went back to enjoying the event. I was so freaking overwhelmed.

I broke away from my husband and new siblings to mingle with the crowd. I cornered my family first and thanked them all profusely, then I hung out with Chip, Alec and our frat brothers for a while. Barry and Ryan were both still in shock that we were gay. We all laughed as they compared notes about all the obvious signs they missed, etc. But they were genuinely happy for us. Chip and Alec were staying at The Resort until late Sunday. He told me that he almost got Mrs. Pruitt to come, but she hadn’t left Denver in over a decade and chickened out at last minute. Poor Chip, all these last minute trips had to be killing his budget and I know he was trying to put money away. We’d only been apart for a few days but damn I missed him.

I couldn’t believe all the people who were there. I moved across the room to where Matty and Marilyn had found each other. “There he is” Matty said as I approached them “I was just getting the scoop on what a slouch you are” He said as I walked up and hugged Marilyn and thanked her for coming.

“I wouldn’t have missed this for anything. Your family and friends are all so incredible, and I am so happy for you and Brad” Marylin said. We talked for a while until I was whisked away by Marc, Kev’s neighbors, and Alex and Adam who were all hanging out drinking and laughing. They were excited to have me in Phoenix and couldn’t wait for us to join their game nights and cookouts. I was part of Kev’s gang now and I loved it. I always looked up to Kevin, but he was a lot older than me and we never really had the same friends growing up so this was like a dream for me. As we talked and planned our nights out I saw Brad pull Pop through the French doors leading to the Den. A few minutes later the door opened and Pop called for Brian and his sisters to join them. I kept talking with the guys keeping an eye on the doors to the den.

Mom came up behind me and hugged me, “Are you surprised?” Mom asked

“I’m in shock” I said “I can’t believe you pulled all this together so fast. All these people from all over the place!”

“Are you happy?” mom asked

“Freaking delirious! How long are you staying?” I asked.

“We’re staying at Kevin’s for at least a week, we may stay longer” she said rubbing my back. Why don’t you grab something to eat and meet me out on the little patio off the dining room so we can talk. I grabbed some food from the incredible spread on the patio, freshened up my drink and went through the house and out the French doors in the dining room to the little private patio on the other side of the house.

Mom was waiting for me with her plate of food and her glass of wine “A lot has happened since you were home for the Holidays just a couple of weeks ago. I just wanted to check-in and make sure you’re okay.”

“I’m fan-freaking-tastic Mom.” I said.

“This all happened faster than we would have liked, but I want you to know we love Brad and you’ve got our support” she said sincerely. “You really need to spend some time with Brad’s siblings, we spent the last day with them and they are so wonderful! That Brian is such a nice kid, he looks up to Brad so much. They remind me of you and your brother.” She was absolutely gushing about them, but then her tone went from sweet to angry. “And that father of theirs. I just…I… well let’s just say I don’t blame you for slugging him.”

I almost spit my drink out. How the hell did she know that?! I didn’t tell her or Pop, and Kevin and Randy promised not to tell. I just looked at her with a blank stare.

“Yeah, I know all about it” she said smugly as she sipped her wine.

“Who told you?” I asked in surprise.

“Well, that son of bitch got some hack lawyer off a TV ad or something to call your father and threaten to press charges against you saying that the security guard had witnessed the whole thing. Apparently this lawyer didn’t know him or do any research. He didn’t know about Brad’s abduction, he had no clue there was a restraining order, and when the security guard refused to collaborate his story the lawyer dropped him” She said with a sneer of distain.

“Shit, Mom. I had no idea any of that was going on” I said in amazement.

“Your father has basically come out of retirement and has been working on this 24/7, filing anything he can think of to keep that S.O.B. away from Brad and his siblings. Plus working with Barbara Potter’s organization.” She went on to tell me all he’s been doing for the past couple of weeks. I just sat there and listened in awe. “And he absolutely loves it.”

“I had no Idea, Mom” I was caught totally off guard. Yeah, I knew dad was working to help Brad and Brian, but I didn’t realize he’d been doing all this other stuff. I can’t believe he’s been doing all that for us.”

“He loves it, Scotty. He was having a hard time retiring, but this has given him purpose and a reason to wake up every day. Your new family is basically a fulltime job for him.” Just as mom was telling me all about Pop’s new “hobby” Kevin came out to the little patio.

“Pop wants to see you in the den” he said as he sat down in my chair and started picking at my plate of food as I left the patio to find Pop. Mom just nodded as I walked away to leave them talk.

Brad was standing outside of the crowded den waiting for me. His siblings were all inside talking while Pop took copious notes. Brad filled me in on what was happening. Pop had been working with the siblings to file whatever he could to keep their father away from them all and he was doing his best to make sure everyone was safe. Pop always said that the law existed to protect people and it was his duty to help people access it.

Before we walked in Brad dropped the bomb. “I know this is out of the blue, and we literally just started our life together, but…” he paused, put his hands on my shoulders and looked me straight in the eyes and said “Brian wants to move in with us. He’s been going to school virtually since the incident with my father so he can finish high school from anywhere, and he already applied to ASU for the fall semester.” He stopped and waited for my reaction.

“That’s a hell of a lot to take in, baby” I said as I looked at his beautiful face “I mean, we’ve only spent one night alone together in our new home.” I paused and put both hands on his face “But I get it. It’s family. But how the fuck are the three of us gonna fit in that tiny condo?!”

Brad laughed as he kissed me hard “That’s the least of our problems, we’ll make it work. I guess my office furniture goes into the storage unit and your bedroom set comes out, and maybe we start house hunting sooner than we planned.” I could see how much this meant to my new husband. But shit! We’ve been married less than a week and now we have a teenager??!! This is not how I pictured us starting our life together, but then again… nothing was how I had pictured it. How the hell could I say no? If the situation was reversed he’d do it for me without hesitation.

“It’s family. We’ll make it work” I said. He hugged me and we entered the room with his siblings. They kept talking and I joined in like I was one of them. I guess I was now. We talked details and Pop talked about the legalities of making us guardians, even though Brian was eighteen Pop wanted to ensure that we were seen as next of kin, and do everything he could to ensure their father couldn’t lay any claim to him. I was impressed at how deep into this Pop was. He was making sure Brad’s family was protected. That’s when it hit me… he wasn’t making sure Brad’s family was protected, he was making sure MY family was protected. There wasn’t much he could do for the younger ones unless Brad’s father was convicted, Pop said that would be a game changer. But of course we’d need his mom on our side and that wasn’t likely to happen anytime soon from what his siblings told us. Pop was pushing Brad to press charges. I knew Brad was conflicted, but the family agreed it was best, so he was on board. Basically, we had all united and made the decision to go to battle with their father, and Pop was leading the charge.

The girls were both heading back to school on Sunday night. Brian was going to stay with Mom and Pop at Kevin and Randy’s house for a few days to give us a little time to settle in and get his room together. We made a lot of decisions in that room while the party went on around us. We had a list a mile long of things that had to be done like filing all the paperwork, changing Brad’s name, opening a joint account, getting Brian's room ready, etc. Dad said he’d have a packet of paperwork for each of the siblings and instructions on what they needed to do with it before they left.

Then Brad told his siblings that he was changing his last name to Nicholls, they were silent for a while. No one objected, but no one really seemed to give him the approval he was hoping for. Then Brian asked “Can I do that too?” The others laughed, but judging by the look on his face… I’m not so sure he was kidding. The subject got dropped quickly and after about an hour we all joined the party again.

The reception was in full swing. Jordy had catered the event with Kevin and Randy’s help. The food was incredible, the people were wonderful, and the atmosphere was magical. I couldn’t believe that all these people rallied around us like this. Damn, we were truly loved. What a wonderfully, unexpected way to start our life together. And now we were basically instant parents. NONE of this was expected, but it was all absolutely perfect because, even though life was throwing a lot at us, there was never a doubt that we would conquer it all together. Forever.

It was a wonderful night, so beautiful and overwhelming. Brad and I were arm in arm for the rest of the evening as we made the rounds talking to everyone, thanking them all for putting their life’s on hold to be here for us. God I loved this man more than life itself! My head was swimming in my own thoughts as I tried to make sense of all the changes, and curveballs life was throwing us.

It was almost as if I was having an out of body experience as I looked upon the chaotic perfection around me, surrounded by people who we loved and obviously loved us too. It was everything I never knew I wanted. By 10:00 the crowd started to thin out and Brad and I said our thank you’s and goodbyes to our friends and family. Kevin had a brunch and gift opening planned for the family in the morning, so we’d be back soon.

We got into Brad’s little car, shut the doors and just sat there for a minute. “Wow! That was unexpected. I am so fucking overwhelmed” Brad said with a huge exhale and we both just started laughing. “Scotty, you can say no to Brian moving in. I know it’s a lot to ask… we can figure out another plan.”

I thought for a minute and said “Hell, let’s try it. If it doesn’t work out he can move into the dorms in the fall. Besides, I want to get to know him” Brad hugged me, then he put the top of the car down and we drove home with the chilled air whipping through us making us feel awake and alive.

When we got home I said “We better fuck like rabbits because we may never have privacy again.”

Brad laughed, grabbed me by the waist, looked me in the eyes and said “Let’s get to it husband. I am gonna make you scream tonight!” We moved to the couch and made out like teenagers in the backseat of a car. It was passionate and carnal as we kissed and groped each other. “Let’s move this party to the bedroom” Brad grunted as we stood up, still making out, and groped our way to the bedroom. I pushed him onto the new comforter and jumped on top of him. We were fumbling and pulling at each other’s clothes until we were both down to just underwear and socks. I rubbed my brief-covered crotch against his moving it lightly up and down at first, then grinding it hard against him. My hardon pushing against his as our tongues danced and explored each other’s mouths.

Brad wrapped his arms around me and rolled us over so he was on top. Once on top he reached down, grabbed my waistband with both hands and pulled my briefs down to my ankles. I did the same to him, now it was flesh on flesh, my hardon against Brad’s beautiful hardon. His flesh was hot against mine and it drove me crazy with lust. I reached up and smacked his ass hard “OW!!” he yelled at the top of his lungs “That stung fucker” he said laughing and trying to flip us over so I was on top and he could reach my ass.

We wrestled for a little and eventually he won and I was on top ‘THWACK!’ He smacked my ass “OW!” I said half laughing and half crying into our kiss.

“Payback’s a bitch” he said laughing. We were just playing around enjoying the hell out of each other and having so much fun. Still on top, I flipped round into a sixty-nine and started licking his manhood up and down as his tongue found my tight pucker. Godammit it felt awesome as he darted in and out of me pulling my firm ass cheeks apart for better access. He pushed his tongue in deeper and deeper into me. FUCK! It was pure ecstasy.

He had me so fucking hot! I pushed my ass hard against his face and deepthroated him in response. I loved the feel of his cockhead hitting the back of my throat. I has working him up and down taking in every pit of his hot flesh poled from head to balls. He started pushing his hips up, slowly fucking my throat as he continued to eat me out rigorously. I was in the moment just reveling in being with my husband and enjoying his body. We stayed in a sixty-nine for a long time, by the time we moved his pole was engorged and throbbing and my hole was open and hungry.

I flipped around and nestled his cock into my ass trench as I started kissing him with abandon. I grabbed the back of his head pulling his face into mine and kissed him hard. He reached down as we kissed and lined my hot hardness up perfectly with my wet, ready pucker. He slipped in easily with no lube and pushed himself to the hilt brushing against my prostate. I let out an extremely loud, ecstatic moan into our kiss. Even though his mouth muffled my screams I swear it could’ve woke the entire building and I didn’t fucking care. I was loving it.

My moans encouraged Brad to pump harder and faster “FUUUUUUUCK!” I screamed as I shot uncontrollably, my hot cum flying out of my throbbing member and landing between us as we continued to writhe, and fuck. I’d love to say made love, but we FUCKED and fucked hard. Brad didn’t stop slamming into me until he released his hot, powerful load. Stream after stream of his little swimmers entered my hole giving me a warm sensation and helping Brad to pound even harder. He kept going and it didn’t feel like he was slowing down or softening anytime soon. I swear he pounded me for another ten minutes after he came, finally slowing his pace down and collapsing on my cum and sweat covered body.

“Oh my God” I puffed, “That. Was. Fucking. Amazing” my chest heaved as I spoke and tried to catch my breath.

He gave me a peck then inhaled deeply and exhaled “Holy fuck! That was amazing. You were so fucking loud” he laughed. “I hope you got it all out of your system, we’ll have to be quieter once Brian moves in.” We both laughed as he rolled off me. We jumped into the shower to rinse off quickly before we slipped under the covers of our newly appointed bed.

We were under the covers, laying on our sides facing each other and I whispered “When you surprised me at the airport on Christmas Eve and we spent the night at the hotel, I thought that was the best day of my life. When Detective Harris told me they found you and you were okay, I thought THAT was the best day of my life. When you married me I thought THAT was the best day of my life. Today, when all our friends and family gathered to support us, and you were reunited with your brother and sisters, made THIS the best day of my life. Do you realize I have had four of the best days of my life in about three weeks?”

Brad just smiled, his dimples flashing like lightening through the darkness and said “I have truly never, EVER been happier in my life” and gave me a little peck.

“You are my fucking everything Brad Nicholls” I said with a little snicker “Brad Nicholls, I don’t think I said that out loud before.

“I love the way it sounds” He said as he gave me another peck and we fell asleep face to face.

About 6:30AM my phone rang, it was an obnoxious awakening. I looked at the screen, it was Pop. “Hey Pop, you’re up early. What’s going on?”

“Good morning, Sorry to wake you so early, but Mom and I want to come talk to you and Brad before we all get together for brunch. We’re going to take a little ride around the hills in the Rambler and then come over. Can you be ready by 8 o’clock?” He asked.

“Um…yeah sure. We’ll be ready. Do you know where we’re at?” I said groggily.

“Text me the address, we’ll see you at 8.”

Brad looked at me, still laying in the same position I left him last night “What’s up?”

“Mom and Pop want to talk with us in private, they’ll be here at 8:00. Time to get up.” I said

“What do you think they want?” He asked through a yawn.

“No clue, but get up, let’s shower, then I’ll clean up the place and you can run out and get donuts or something.” With that we were up and at it. We took a quick shower together and did our best to ignore our hardons. We could take care of that later. After our shower we dressed and made the bed. I started tidying up, made coffee and set up a little coffee bar in the kitchen while Brad went out to the bakery a few doors away from the building and picked up some awesome pastries. I put them on a plate on the kitchen table. We were ready for our first official guests. The doorman buzzed at exactly 8:00. Mom and Pop were on their way up.

We greeted them at the door. Mom hugged me as she inspected the place over my shoulder “Brad, this is such a beautiful place” she said as she let go of me and worked her way towards the windows to see the view.

“Thanks. Honestly, it was pretty bland until yesterday. Scotty added a lot of personality to it.” Said Brad giving me credit for our teamwork. My parents milled around inspecting our home. “Show me where Brian’s going to stay” Mom said. We took her to the tiny office.

“We’re going to rent a pick-up from Home Depot and take all this furniture to storage and bring back Scotty’s bedroom set. It should fit perfectly. I was going to let Brian pick out some paint and we can give it a quick coat while it’s empty” Brad said like a man with a plan. Mom nodded her approval as she continued her inspection, wandering down the hall to our bedroom.

“This bathroom is beautiful” She gushed.

“Thanks, I redid it, along with the kitchen when I bought the place about a year and a half ago” Brad responded with pride. “You know, other than Scotty, you’re my very first guests. Well… that’s if you don’t count the Phoenix PD.” He laughed. I was glad he was joking about it all.

“It’s very nice” Mom said as we moved back down the hall towards the kitchen. I guided them to the table and we all sat.

“The three of you are going to be packed in here tight” Pop said as he inspected the plate of baked goods and grabbed one. I was pouring coffee when Brad launched into his plan.

“Yup. But hopefully it’s temporary. We worked out a budget where we can live comfortably off my income and put Scotty’s entire check into a savings account. Between that, my quarterly bonuses, What we already have saved, and Scotty’s signing bonus we should have a pretty substantial down payment by the fall. We can either sell this and use the equity or rent it out with a positive cash flow and continue to build the equity.” Scott said in a self-assured, confident tone as he picked at the pastries.

Mom and Pop hung on his every word “Well, it sounds like you’ve thought this through” Pop said.

“Our only big expense is the mortgage, well, that and a car payment. My car is twenty years old and Scotty’s is over fifteen. We’ll need to get at least one vehicle we can rely on.” Brad added.

“Plus Brian will need a car, so it’s time to pass the Subaru on to the next brother” I said looking at Brad. We hadn’t discussed that yet, but it seemed logical. Brad smiled wide knowing I was thinking about his brother as family. “We’ve had almost two weeks of captivity together in the car” I said, “We did a lot of talking and planning.”

“Sounds like” it Pop said as mom reached into her purse and pulled out an envelope, sliding it across the table and putting it between the two of us “maybe this will help” Pop said as he and Mom exchanged glances. Brad and I looked at each other “OPEN IT!” Pop said with a smile on his face.

I took the envelope and opened it. It was a check for $25,000. Our eyes grew wide as we both looked on in disbelief. “That’s our wedding gift to you. Kevin and Randy got the Rambler, Joanie gets a gigantic wedding, we figured you could use the cash.” Pop said.

“Mom and Pop, we can’t accept this” Brad said as he choked up “You’ve done way too much already. All the legal work and the reception. Flying my family in must’ve cost a fortune, and the money you gave Brian, and….”

Pop cut him off and said “Bradly, we haven’t made a tuition payment in over a year or a mortgage payment in over five years. THIS is what we want to do with our money.”

“You’re taking on a lot at a very young age. We believe in you both and are here to help. We want to do this” Mom added.

Brad lost it. The tears rolled down his face “I… I… I don’t know what to say other than thank you both for… for…well for everything. I swear I will repay you for all that you’ve done for our family.”

“You’re family. Just love each other, that’s how you repay us” is all Pop said as Mom nodded in agreement and I hugged my husband tight.

To be continued…