Winter Heat

The day had some light rain and the desert chill in the air. Jim watched as the guy from Offer Up looked at the last work truck to be sold, Jim daydreamed of driving out of Phoenix for the last time. He longed to be back at his new home in Yavapai county. Jim watched as the guy scrutinized the 5-year-old work truck.

Jim noticed how the wrangler jeans formed the buyer’s ass. He began to harden, his Carhart work pants getting tight.

The guy spoke, shaking Jim out of his daydream.

“Well bud, it does have some damage, and hell 60 thousand miles, I’ll make an offer,” Jim rolled his eyes, ”Okay shoot your best shot.”

“Well, it has a scratch on the hood, and it looks like the passenger seat is starting to wear so let’s start at 8 thousand dollars.”

Jim smiled, he said nothing, he just walked up to the truck and began locking it up. With a smile on his face, the sexy asshole said, “Hey no negotiation.” “Fuck no” Jim responded,” I have it listed at 25 thousand, it’s a f350 diesel 4x4 work truck completely outfitted, and ready to work.”

Jim Continued “I think your mistaken, this is not a new truck asshole; you’ll find those up the street at the Auto plex”.

“Hey man I did not mean to offend,” Jim just smiled at him.

The guy said, “OKAY okay 18 thousand,” Jim said, no thanks,

Then the guys said OK 20 k but not a penny more. Jim just said,” no. “

He started walking the guy to the gate.

The guy said, “OKAY okay 23 thousand”, Jim stopped.” 24k”

The guy came back” 23500!” Jim smiled, ‘23750!”

“Done” the asshole said. Jim opened the gate. The cowboy went to his truck and grabbed a briefcase and counted out 23600 dollars, then took 150 from his wallet. Jim counted the cash on the hood and placed it carefully in 3 different money bags.

The guy said, “I’m leaving it here. I’ll come get it tomorrow or the next day.”

 Jim smiled and said, “that won’t work, let’s take it across the street to the fire house. I’m leaving here.”

The guys said,” no ill just meet you in the next day or so.”

 Jim said, “listen I am leaving as soon as I lock that gate. I am not coming back.” The guy looked confused,

Jim just said,” let’s take it to the fire house.”, and Jim began to walk across the street. The asshole stood there. Then conceded and drove his new purchase across the street. As Jim walked up the firehouse drive chief Jones greeted him, Hi Jim responded,” Mind if this guy leaves his truck here. I am leaving now.”

Jones shook hands with the tight jean clad cowboy and said, “sure just leave it there it is under a camera,” Jones asked Jim, so its official your retired?

 

“Yep”, Jim smiled,” all I have left to do is lock the gate. Then you have your new building for the new fire station” Jim handed over the keys.

 

The new guy said,” damn you’re too young to retire,” Jim looked at him and simply said,” yep some say that”.

Jones realized this guy was a piece of work. Jones asked, “did you get your 20 k for the truck?”

Jim smiled said,” yep, the guy pissed me off got 23750 for it.” Jim smiled and shook Jones hand and walked back across the street leaving asshole with an open mouth.

The snow was falling when the old ford f100 turned off I-17 onto state route 169, Jim was all smiles, the Bluetooth play xm’s hair nation, Jim sang along to Def Leopard,

5 miles and Jim turned off the highway, he braced himself against the cold, he locked his truck hubs for 4-wheel drive then opened the gate and drove through in low gear. As he was closing the gate, he noticed some snow over tire tracks. Jim had been gone for 3 days, there was no snow when he left. He drove ½ a mile of the mile long driveway he noticed an SUV buried in the snow, he got out and checked the car out. No one was in it, the hood was cold, he noticed the thing slid off the road, no one was nearby.

He made it to his house, he opened the garage and pulled the old truck in, he was getting out when he heard a voice say,” HI.”

Jim was startled, turned, there was a 30 something year old, wet and frozen Jim walked up to him the guy was in bad shape, Jim grabbed him just as he fell come on let’s get you inside, Jim turned on a space heater, and sat him in front of it. Jim grabbed an old Mexican blanket he used in the living room and wrapped the stranger in it, He then made some coffee. Jim handed it to the guy. “What’s your name Jim asked, the guy answered Jeremy, as he began to warm the shivering stopped.

Jeremy finished his coffee and said, “Thanks man, I thought I was going to die.” Jim commented “You could have, how long have you been out there?” “Since yesterday morning.” Jim asked, “How did you come to be way out here?”

Jeremy removed his wet jacket; Jim took it and put it in the laundry room. Jim noticed the guy was soaked through. Jim handed him a towel.

Jeremy said, “Well hell I went to meet friends in the Verde Valley, they just started a winery, I decided I should head back to Phoenix before the storm, and well I got on top of the hill and an accident forced me onto this highway, then a deer ran out in front of me and I panicked and drove off the road, I got back on the road and a hundred yards later my oil light came on.” “I saw the Christmas lights from your barn and decided to come for help.” “As soon as I closed your gate my car started to knock it slid off the road just before it died.”  “I walked up here, and no one was home.” “The wind was so bad I decided to use your porch, but it was bad, I think I passed out for a bit, then you came home.”

“Well, you’re lucky to be alive” Jim scolded. Jeremy nodded. “I know.”

After an uncomfortable moment Jim said, “I am going to get a hot bath ready for you.” “You still look really bad.” Jim went to the guest room and started a bath, he made it pretty warm.

He returned to the kitchen and Jeremy tried to stand but his legs were shaking. Shit Jim grabbed him again and realized this guy was soaking wet. Jim said, “Hang on.” he grabbed his phone and dialed the fire station in Humboldt. “Hi John, this is Jim out off Cherry Road. I have a guy here who spent the night in the cold, he is coherent, but so damn cold he can’t stand.” “Yeah shivering, oh cool

 hot bath ok. uh let me call you back after I get him warm. Okay thanks.” Jim hung up the phone.

“Okay Jeremy, that was my bud at the fire station, he said that shivering is good but to get you warm as fast as we can but make sure you’re not too cold.” Jim retrieved a thermometer from his bathroom. Jeremy’s temp was low but not too low.

Jeremy tried to stand again. He did it but was having a hard time. Jim helped him to the bathroom and said, “Sorry man, but I’ll have to help you.” Jeremy said, “Shit, dude I’m gay I am sorry if I react. Please don’t kill me.” Jim laughed. “Not a problem.” he smiled.

Jim stripped Jeremy down to his skin, he stared a little too long at the perfect sized dick, 7 inch cut and formed perfectly, he then helped Jeremy sit in the hot water, he got soaked as it splashed,

“Jeremy, I am going to put your clothes in the wash, and then go get some sweats for you,” He looked down at his front and said, “And for me. Jeremy just said, “Thank you. I have a change of clothes in my car, but they are from yesterday.” “It’s okay I have an extra robe and sweats.  “Thanks” Jeremy repeated.

 

Jim went to his room and grabbed sweats from his drawer and a hoodie for Jeremy, shirt and sweatpants for himself. He grabbed a robe from the guest closet. He looked out the window just as another storm hit. He turned on the local news that covered Flagstaff, the higher elevations were going to see a foot of snow which meant 6 inches for him.

Jim stripped put on another robe got his shower running, while it was warming, he went to bring Jeremy clothes, he looked in the door and Jeremy had his head back and appeared to be passed out Jim said, “Shit!” and stirred Jeremy, Jim said, “I thought you were out again.” “No I’m finally getting warm.” Jeremy laughed.

Jim put the change of clothes on the sink and said, “I’m going to get a warm shower. It’s snowing again so you could be here for a minute.” Jim smiled. Jeremy just said, “I’m sorry man.” Jim laughed, it’s all good.

He got in his shower and warmed up. Getting out he dried in the warm bathroom and put on sweats and a t shirt. He made his way to the guest bath. Jeremy looked at him and said, “I think I am warm now.” Jim asked, “Need help?” “uh I think I got this.’ Jeremy got out and dried off Jim hung around to make sure he was good. The two sat in the kitchen Jim made some chicken soup and turkey sandwiches. After lunch Jeremy said, “thank you for all you’ve done, as soon as my clothes are dry, I’ll call a tow for my car and get out of your hair.

Jim pointed for the window; it was snowing hard. “I’m afraid this is hotel California dude.” “No one is coming to tow your car today, and I’m not pulling it out till that shit stops.” “How can I thank you? “Jim just said, “It’s nice to have someone here. Jeremy said, “I am going to ask but I think I know the answer, “Do you live alone.” Jim nodded and smiled, “Is it that obvious?” Jeremy laughed, “Yeah but you have pics in the hallway, your kids?”  “Yeah, Jim beamed I had 2 boys and twin girls.” “Had?” “Yeah, the oldest died in Iraq. Six weeks after his mother died.” “Fuck your wife and son in six weeks?” “Yeah, but we were divorced for a while before.”  “That was 10 years ago now.” “The twins are great one has three kids and is a teacher married to a prison warden, the other is a pediatrician married to another pediatrician, my son and his wife are stationed outside Pensacola he is a helicopter pilot.”

“So, life got weird for a few years. The twins were just starting college, when it happened, and they did well but it was hard on them.”

“What do you do.” Jim asked, Jeremy smiled.” I was a teacher. But I am also a trust fund baby, my family has hotels, we’re Wyndham’s. I am the third son and there is no place for me in the business, so I get paid to stay away, also I’m the black sheep, the Wyndham’s don’t want anyone to see the closet with me in it.” “So, I just stay away, I go to the board meeting every year and say hi to my mom, but that’s it.” “If I behave myself, they pay me 500 k a year, so I coordinate micro loans for small businesses for something to do, but that’s a volunteer gig.” Jim smiled; “I have to find something like that.”

“You don’t work?”

 “Nope retired.”

“Wow how long?”

“Since this morning. Sold the building and the last truck locked the gate gave the keys to the new owner and drove up here for the last time.”

Jeremy said congratulations. “No Party? “I think I’ll have a glass of scotch after dinner, but my guys gave me a great send off a week ago, at the end they all said collectively “YOURE FIRED!” “I thought I was gonna cry but I held it back.”

“What did you do?” “I owned a little plumbing company. I sold it to two of my guys, they did a five year buy out it ends on Dec 31, so technically a week or so before I’m done officially.”

“So, I see the Christmas lights and thank God they were there, but no tree?”  “Nah not this year, I was in Ohio with all the kids at my daughter’s house for thanksgiving, I will face time on Christmas morning but that’s it. I am going to spend some time playing in my shop. I’m into old cars.”

“Really? ‘Yeah, why?” Jim questioned. Jeremy grabbed his phone, he pulled up his screen saver, it was a 64 Cadillac convertible. He smiled; “I just finished it. I have another chevy but it’s just an old survivor, it’s never been restored, but it only has 90 k on it.  The old 327 runs well, it’s just an old car. “

Jim turned on the tv. And grabbed the remote for his home automation, he pulled up the camera in his shop. Jeremy about screamed when he saw the 1937 Hudson Terraplane, he spied another car behind, “Is that a Cougar?” Jim smiled. “Yeah, it was my dad’s, he bought it new. When he passed, I got it.”

“Same with the old pick up I drive, he gave it to me when I was 16, well he sold it to me for 150 bucks.”

“I’m sorry I didn’t notice.” “You were in bad shape; I think you still are.” “I’m ok, I think, just tired.” Jeremy helped clean up after lunch. He asked. “You seem young to be retired.”

“Yeah, I get that a lot. I’m 55, how old are you?” “28 last week.” “Okay, so you are not doing so well. Have you looked in the mirror?” “Uh no.” Jeremy walked over to the mirror in the dining room and said, “oh shit!”

“Yeah, I’m gonna call the firehouse again and update them, they can’t get here but I think you need to go into town as soon as possible.” “God why is my face swollen?” “Because of the cold your body’s way of keeping your brain alive. It pumped a bunch of blood to warm your brain.” “Shit, I could have died!” “Yes, you could have.”

“Let’s go get the spare room set up for you.” Jim got out sheets and a couple of blankets.

Jim made the bed. Jeremy tried to help but got dizzy, Jim said, “listen you need to sit.”

Jeremy obeyed.

The gate alarm went off just as they were finishing in the room. Jim went to the tv and switched cameras to the gate. It was the Yavapai fire rescue squad. Jim watched them pull up in front of the house. He opened the door and let them in. “Hi John.” “Hi Jim, how is he? We saw the car.” Jim pointed to the kitchen. They introduced themselves and began checking him over. Jim stayed back and let them do their job. After a while John approached, “Wow if you hadn’t found him when you did, he would be a corpse on your porch.” “Are you taking him in?” “Jim, I can’t the highway is closed through Prescott valley and the 17 is closed. If it wasn’t for that beast, we would have made it.” Jim said, “he can stay here.” “That’s a good plan, this storm is the worst we’ve had in 15 years.” Jim smiled; “We need the water!”

John agreed but said they had had way too many calls. “Jim your neighbor Bert died today.” Jim said, “Fuck! How old was he?” John said, “89, he tried to shovel snow. His wife found him. Then she had a heart attack. We flew her to Phoenix.” “Crap” Jim shrugged, “at least their kids are down there.” “Yeah” John agreed. We put Bert in his bed and turned the heat off till the storm is over. “Uh” Jim said, “You shut the water down, right? John said, “Yes and flushed the toilets.” Jim commented” I’ll go over when you get him out and make sure everything is okay.” “Thanks” John repeated.

The squad left and gave Jim instructions to check on Jeremy every two hours and said he should stay awake for a few more hours and then go to bed, but moving to a different altitude could cause blood clots. He was told to just rest for a few days.

“Well, I feel better, how about you,” Jim asked? “I guess I’m okay, but I will definitely pay you for the inconvenience.” “No, you won’t its good. That’s how things work up here, we take care of each other. “

“Are you going to be able to stay up a few more hours?” “I don’t know, I am whipped.” “I bet you shivered hard for hours. Come on, take this jacket let me show you the shop.”

The door of the shop closed against the wind. It was much warmer here, but it was still 50 degrees. Jeremy went right for the Cougar. It was going through a sympathetic restoration, Jeremy asked, “why not frame off.” Jim winced; “it only has 50 k on it. I just resealed the motor, and trans.” he pointed to the engine stand and bench. “The paint was really good except for a repair to the right fender that was done bad when Mom banged it up.” “I am restoring the paint there using the original lacquer instead of the three stage the body shop used.” “Then redoing the vinyl roof.” “The interior was good, but the seat foam degraded so I am just doing the seats and seat belts.’ “Then the 8-track stopped working so I have it out, I hope it just needs a belt.” “Wow” Jeremy said, “What’s under the cover.” Jim laughed, “You have a good eye.”

“That’s a 1959 Biesemeyer Caribbean, I bought it off a marina in Ohio that inherited it because the owner passed and the kids didn’t keep the rent up on the boat house.” Jeremy said, “Is that really a 428-cobra jet,” “Damn good eye.” Jim praised. “Thanks.” Jeremy scanned the shop and spotted the forestry service Jeep Cherokee in government green. He asked, “Do you read Clive Cussler?” “Yep that’s why I bought that. Dirk Pitt drove one and so did Kurt Austin. It’s a great little trail rig.” After the tour, they both went back to the house turned on the tv. They watched some of the car restoration shows on YouTube. Then Jeremy said he had to sleep. Jim said, “I’m gonna wake you in a couple hours.” “Okay hey Jim, thanks for everything.”

 “No problem, get some rest.”

A couple hours later Jim woke Jeremy. His face had begun to get back to normal. Jeremy’s temp and blood pressure were still low. Jim shut out the light, not sure if Jeremy was ever fully awake. Jim went to bed as was customary, he stripped and got between the sheets. The electric blanket made the bed nice and toasty. Every two hours Jim woke donned his robe and checked on Jeremy. At 430 he decided it was time for coffee, he was sure Jeremy would sleep so he went to the kitchen in just his long shirt. Jim was fantasizing about taking Jeremy to bed when he heard the toilet flush, he stood next to the counter when Jeremy came into the kitchen in just his sweatpants. Jeremy said, “Hi” Jim offered coffee. Then moved back from the counter his erection still tenting the long shirt. He handed Jeremy the mug and got cream and sugar out. He noticed Jeremy staring at his engorged member. Jim said, “Don’t mind that guy he means no harm.” Jeremy said, “Sorry man I’m just built that way.” Jim, not thinking said, “me too.”

Jeremy shot a look at Jim, Jim closed his eyes, “There is a reason I never remarried.” He shrugged.

Jeremy was speechless, uh uh was all that came out.

Jim said, “Listen you are good I’m not going to rape you.”

Jeremy just blushed.

Jim changed the subject. “Hey, why don’t we eat a big breakfast and go mess in the shop till you get tired.”

Jeremy smiled, “Cool I’m going to jump in the shower if it’s okay.” “Sure treat it like your home.” “Thanks” Jeremy said.

Jim went to his room showered, he man handled a round of cum from his 6 inch member, to the thought of Jeremy folded in half below him, and changed into jeans flannel and grabbed his favorite black beanie.

Back in the kitchen Jeremy was already opening the sausage chub that Jim defrosted. “Hey, do you have flour shortening salt and butter?” “Yeah” Jim said and started getting the ingredients out. “Oh, baking powder too.” “Okay” Jim replied. In five minutes, Jeremy had a dozen biscuits in the oven, Jim broke up the sausage and was frying it he got buttermilk from the fridge. And eggs from the neighbor’s place, crap he thought someone has to feed their chickens and cow. He told Jeremy what happened. Jeremy volunteered to go with,  “maybe not such a great idea,” Jim suggested, “it will only take an hour or so.” The two dined on biscuits and gravy then cleaned up. Jeremy sat down with a coffee and yawned. Crap what is happening? Jim grabbed the blood pressure cuff and thermometer. Jeremy’s blood pressure was up but not yet normal. His temp was still 96.

Jeremy said, “Crap I am exhausted.” Jim said, “have you called anyone to tell them you’re, okay?” “Yeah, I shot a text to my friends in Camp Verde. Told them I was safe and would call later, I did not give details.” Jim nodded. He said, “Hang tight for a second.” He grabbed another electric blanket, set it on high and put it under the comforter on the guest bed. Jim said, “give that five minutes.” They waited for 20 Jeremy could not keep his eyes open, Jim called the fire house and was told John was out on another call, the paramedic said that exhaustion was normal just wake him every two hours and check temp and pressure, Jim nodded and said, “OK” this is normal. Jeremy smiled and went to bed again. The bed was so toasty he tossed the shirt and sweats and just went to sleep in his boxers.

Jim fired up his Cherokee and made his way up the 100 acres to his neighbors. He found John there and the mortuary folks. They had loaded Bert’s body. And were ready to leave, John said, “Jesus Jim what the hell are you doing?”

“The animals need to be fed.” John said, “we took care of it.” Jim said, “thanks I’ll get it tomorrow.” John thanked him and commented, if he could, he would come and help. Jim asked, “Did you get the eggs before they froze?” John went, “Nope didn’t think.” They went and retrieved the eggs Jim set the box in the fire truck. There were 6 dozen.

John said thanks I’ll get the guys to pay something for em I know they counted on that money. Jim asked how she was. John said, “She died on the way to Phoenix.” Jim smiled: “did not want to be without him.”

John smiled: “I guess you know they married when she was 14, right.” “Nope I did not, damn they went through everything together.” John said, “Yep, some kind of love.”

Jim nodded, he followed the fire truck out and closed Bert’s gate, he made it home. And went to check on Jeremy. He was out cold. The bed was toasty. Jim didn’t wake him.  Jim went to the shop it was too cold to paint or do the vinyl top. He fussed with the engine compartment and finished the new wiring harness. He went inside at 4 he checked on Jeremy he was still asleep, Jim took his temp and blood pressure it was back to normal. The swelling was going down also. Jim left the room and made chicken and broccoli for dinner. He put on a pot of rice.  After he ate, he checked on Jeremy and jumped in the shower and changed into his shirt and shorts. He watched Corvette Summer for the millionth time and checked on Jeremy, he was still asleep. But his vitals were normal. He was actually a little warm to the touch, but his temp was normal.

Same as the night before, every two hours Jim got up and checked at 5 am he got up and found Jeremy in the kitchen making coffee. Wearing just a shirt and boxers. “How do you feel?”

“Like I spent a day in bed.” “Oh, good because you did. You were back to normal at 8 last night.” “I feel good but I got a little warm I think I shed my shorts at some point.” Jim laughed, “Yeah you were on top of the blanket in all your glory at 2 am. I just threw another blanket on you.”

 “Oh god you must think I’m a slut.”

Jim laughed and said, “Then you must think I’m a creeper...” “Oh no I don’t Jeremy protested. I am just embarrassed;” “Oh, you have nothing to be ashamed of Jeremy.” He smiled.

Jim caught him up on the happenings yesterday. Jeremy said, “Can I tag a long and help feed today?”

 “If you think you can.” “I don’t want to hold you up, but I think I can. How bad is the snow.” Jim commented, “We are in for more today and Christmas eve but Christmas day it should be clear. Jeremy couldn’t believe it was the 22nd of December already.

We can see if we can make it to Prescott if you like but we must try and beat the storm. Jeremy said it would be good to see a doctor, Jim wasted no time, he called Dr. Simon, her receptionist told him she was free in an hour and a half. Jim thought that could work but they would have to leave right now. They both got dressed and left, the Cherokee did a fine job getting to the highway, it had not been plowed but someone had already driven it, the going was slow but they made to highway 89 it had been plowed and Jim drove 60 mph all the way to Prescott valley. He pulled into the doctor’s office just at 8am.

Michelle Simon looked amazing. She smiled at Jim, he waved, Jeremy introduced himself and she said, “Come on back. Are you the guy my husband helped with hyperthermia?” “I guess who is your husband?” “Oh, sorry I thought Jim would have mentioned I’m Michelle Simon my husband is John Simon the fire captain out in Humboldt.”

“Yes, I did meet your husband.”

“Ok so hang on I have access to the fire department notes she got the last four of his social security number and read the paramedics report. She looked at him and said you would have been transported if an ambulance could get to you.”

“That bad?” Jeremy was surprised.

“Yeah, my guess by your vitals 4 hours after Jim found you, you would not have made it through the day. So, let’s see how you are now” She did and ekg, and checked his blood pressure and then checked his extremities, she said, “You are one lucky man.” Jeremy said, “Jim got me warm first then got me stripped and into a warm bath then your husband made it. Jim checked on me every two hours. I slept 25 hours straight yesterday into today. I was quite warm when I woke this morning.”  MICHELLE ADVISED ABOUT WHAT COULD HAPPEN NEXT THEN advised against leaving this altitude for a week or so or until he got checked out again. Jeremy made an appointment for the following week, and she refilled his prescription. She said she would have her husband bring it tomorrow. She gave him a sample of discovy and said, “Be careful with sex until next week.” Jeremy said, “Ok.”

“You should talk to Jim about that prescription.” “Oh? I didn’t say anything!” Jeremy laughed.

Jim was chatting with Betty the receptionist, Jeremy said, “Okay, clean bill of health until next week, I must stay at this altitude, she is giving me something for the swelling and a refill on a script I did not have enough of with me. Jeremy settled the bill and asked Jim if they could stop for coffee and a chat.”

Jim said, “Sure” and decided to take him to a coffee shop just off Whiskey row. At the table they ordered breakfast, and Jeremy said, “Listen there are a ton of hotels here, you should just drop me off, that way I won’t be under foot.” Jim shook his head, “Aren’t you supposed to be checked on still?” “Well yeah, but I can set an alarm and do it myself.”

“I won’t kidnap you, but you really are no problem, the only change is I have to wear clothes “He teased.

Jeremy said, “I like you Jim but really you don’t have to.”

“Well, it’s up to you I do like you around.”

Jeremy smiled, “Ok but you’ll say if I’m in the way?”

 “I will” Jim agreed. The two ate breakfast and Jeremy picked up the tab.

Jim asked, “Are you okay with the script you missed?” Jeremy actually blushed, “Yeah, it’s my Discovy. I just can’t go and be a cum dump for a week or so.” “Oh, good” Jim said, “If you don’t get it let me know I have some.” Jeremy smiled and commented “of course you do.” Jim said, “OKAY I’m going to put this out there.”

“I am attracted to you. But I realize I am older than dirt. And you’re as young as a spring chicken.”

 Jeremy laughed.

“Well for a man of your experience, you look really young and in shape.”

 Jim said, “I try.”

“So how busy is it up here as far as sex life?” Jeremy quired.

 Jim laughed. “I won’t mess with a neighbor. This is a small town, but I do go to flagstaff or back down to the valley. I have been known to hit flex from time to time.” “Oh, really me too. I love that steam room.” “Me too” Jim agreed. He was starting to chub.

They drove back to Jim’s Jeremy noticed his car was almost completely covered in snow. He commented, “Shit that thing has been through hell.” “I’ve had it since my freshman year at ASU.” Jim said, “It looked fine except it was off the road.” “Yeah, with a hole in the oil pan.” Jeremy added. Jim laughed, “It looks good, for a ten-year-old car how many miles?” Jeremy smiled, “Just went over 200 thousand.” Jim whistled. “Damn good car.” “Yeah, back from my tree hugger days.” Jim frowned, “tree hugger?” “Yeah, then I got involved with the family business that will knock the liberal right out of you.” Jim smiled “Yeah I’ve been fighting that for years.” They let the political conversation drift.

Inside Jeremy asked if he could use the washer. Jim said sure, realizing the guy did not have clothes. He grabbed the last of the three robes from his closet and gave them to Jeremy and then decided just to do his laundry. Jim put on his sweats he and Jeremy started the laundry. Both had the same take care of the clothes attitude, Jeremy commented “Damn that’s a lot of Carhart!” “Yeah, I could be a commercial for them and dickies.” “Bass Pro shops is my favorite clothing store.” Both laughed. Jeremy admitted to being a clothes hound. “I wish I had more than just this here.” Jim asked if there is anyone who could bring clothes up for you, Jeremy thought, “Uh yeah, my niece stays with me while in school but she is back in New York for Christmas. So, I’ll have to make do.” Jim smiled, thinking fuck you should just be naked, Jeremy read his mind.

Jeremy asked if they could just watch some tv while stifling a yawn. Jim said sure. You should stay down for at least a few more days. JIM WAITED UNTIL JEREMY DOZED ON THE COUCH, HE LEFT A NOTE ON THE COUNTER THAT HE WENT TO Bert’s to feed the animals and grab eggs.  Jim came back to Jeremy asleep on the couch, his robe wide open and the guy was sweating. Jim felt his cheek, he was burning up. Jim woke him up, Jeremy was lethargic. Jim made a quick call the fire house was told to get him in a shower to cool him off Jim went and turned his shower on and helped Jeremy out of his robe and walked him to the shower Jeremy was having a hard time standing Jim stripped and held Jeremy from behind and as the water cooled him. Jeremy became more coherent. Jim turned on the overhead rain head. And just let the temperate water soak them while he held Jeremy.

Jim was reacting to holding this guy. Jeremy realized what was happening. But he loved the way Jim was holding him. He could feel Jim’s man hood press against his butt. Jeremy was as hard as a rock. Jim loosened his grip. And Jeremy just sighed. Jim held him again and said, “Are you back with me?” Jeremy just nodded and said, “Thanks man.” Jim rubbed his chest and said, “No problem you scared the shit out of me.” Then he just held him. Jeremy broke from the embrace, turned and said, “Thanks” He stared into brown eyes that seemed greener up close. Jim smiled. Jeremy went in for the kiss Jim reciprocated. Jeremy drank from Jim’s mouth like a thirst he had never known. Jim caressed his back. Jeremy rubbed Jim’s butt. Both felt a hunger down deep Jim felt as if he were going to cum.  Jeremy felt a comfort he never had. No words were said, they just dried each other. And crawled into Jim’s huge four poster bed made from logs. Jeremy found Jim’s 8-inch shaft and began to stroke and suck paying special attention to the head. Then licking down the front teasing the frenulum and cupping massive balls. Jim spun Jeremy around on top of him in a 69 then began to dine on the rosy flesh around his hole. Jim could tell others had been there, but Jeremy was still tight. Jim was lost in the musky smell of man and the feeling of hot mouth on his dick. After a long time, Jeremy knelt up and moved to take Jim deep inside. Jim put his hand on the small of Jeremy’s back, stopping him for a moment. While he retrieved lube from the headboard.

 Properly lubed Jeremy slid down the length of Jim’s Manhood. Slowly, taking the hard mushroom head that penetrated and gave the fullest feeling he ever had.

Jim loved the warmth, no the heat of Jeremy’s sheath covering his sword. Jim loved the reverse cowboy it gave a great view of the penetration. As Jeremy slid on his pole Jim savored the smells of man love he felt the tingling in his legs and as it engulfed his whole body, he went to Move Jeremy off but Jeremy just ground faster Jim erupted at the same time Jeremy shot a wad into the air. Jim laid back and tried to catch his breath. Jeremy reluctantly let Jim’s spend goodness slide from him Jeremy could feel the man juice heat his insides. Jeremy collapsed next to Jim; Jim just embraced his young lover both fell asleep in each other’s arms.

Jim woke with a start. Jeremy was cuddled next to him and was cool to the touch. Jim gathered him tight and wrapped both of their naked bodies in the blankets and comforter on the bed.

When Jim woke again at 5 am Jeremy was not in bed. Jim got up and went out to the kitchen. He saw Jeremy making coffee; Jim noticed that the laundry was done. Jim smiled and said someone has been up for a while. Jeremy stared at Jim’s nudity. Yeah, we went to bed at 4 pm. Jim smiled yeah, I slept hard. I woke up at 2am and you were cold. Jeremy handed Jim a robe fresh from the dryer. It was still warm.

I woke up at 3am and you were wrapped all around me and we were covered with everything. I snuggled but could not get back to sleep. I was afraid of waking you. Jim smiled, I really liked having you to cuddle with. Jeremy hugged Jim from behind. I liked it too.  Jim snuggled into Jeremy’s arms. He was grateful they were both about the same height.

“How are you feeling.”

“Other than horny, I’m just fine.”

“I can feel the horny”, Jeremy laughed, “but seriously unless you want to run naked today, I would like to feel productive.” Jim looked outside. He said the weather still looked tough, Jeremy turned to the weather channel and the local radar called for clearing in a few hours.  

The two sat near each other at the breakfast bar, nibbling on breakfast, of fruit and eggs. Jim asked “I did love last night; we went for what 3 hours? “

“Yes, we did, did you notice how perfectly your cock fit me?”

“Yeah, it was hot, we spoon really well too.” Jim blushed.

Jim began to clean up after breakfast, the radiant heating from the floor rising through his feet and through the robe, he looked at Jeremy, “mind if I shed this thing,

Jeremy responded by removing his first, the two cleaned up and finished the laundry in the nude,

“Feel like digging out your car today?” Jeremy turned to face Jim, no I feel like going to bed with you all day, but I should do something productive.

“Me being older than you isn’t a problem.”

“No, it really isn’t, how about my age?” Jim thought,” no it doesn’t,” “Today is Christmas eve, let’s shower and get your car in the shop, then is there anything you need to do? “I should call my friends and explain what happened and where I really am. “

“Not to scare you but I am a member of the community church here, I am going to midnight services, Join me?” “Oh yeah, I belong to a community church in Scottsdale.” Jeremy replied,

“You don’t think being gay is an abomination Jeremy quired?”

“Not what romans says, but it is often translated that way” Jeremy smiled, “Wow not many know this.”

Jim just shrugged.

The shower was steaming in the bathroom. They could barely see the mirrors across the room, the guys had enjoyed washing each other and Jim enjoyed being topped by Jeremy, although he only lasted a few pumps. “I am a little embarrassed, “Jim held him, and said, “it felt wonderful, as a matter of fact I can still feel your swimmers.” Jeremy smiled, the two dressed Jeremy only had the designer jeans he was wearing when he arrived, and his retro Nike tennis shoes, Jim got his Carhart overalls out, “ Are you going to be warm enough?”

“Honestly I am not sure, but this is what I have” Jim grabbed another set of overalls, and a Carhart tee.

The fit was perfect, Jeremy commented, “look twinsies.”

Laughing, Jim said, “more like Father and Son, “Jeremy laughed, “I’ll be your BOI any time Daddie.”

Jim winced and laughed. Jeremy kissed him, Jim returned with his tongue ravishing Jeremy.

“Hey, you better stop, or these coveralls will just fall off ‘Jim thought okay, then said “worse things could happen.”

The snow drifted completely covering the Subaru Outback, all that could be seen was a mound where the car was. It took an hour to shovel it out, both men were sweaty from the exertion, Jim thought of Bert and Betty, Glad he was in good shape, Jeremy seemed fine also.

 

An old Massey ford tractor came out of the lean to next to the shop Jim and Jeremy chained up the car and began to pull. They got the 10-year-old car up on the driveway. And stopped to check for damage,

Jeremy stared at the frozen mess under the car, it had leaked most of its oil and a big red slick of transmission fluid. He tried to look under and couldn’t. “Let’s get it on the lift, Jim coached, Jeremy nodded his agreement. The car was pulled the last ¼ mile to the shop just outside Jim stopped and unhooked the car. He opened the hanger sized door and fired up the steam cleaner, Jeremy blew the car off. Noticing the passenger doors were crushed from its slide off the drive, He frowned. Jim fired up the old Terraplane and moved it to the other side of the hanger sized shop. Up on the lift Jeremy just said shit. He had punched a hole in the boxer engine. The block cracked, he all but wiped the transmission pan from the car. He noticed the rocker panel below the passenger door was crushed.

“you’re quite an over achiever Jim commented.
“Not the way I would put it, but yeah I did a good job of fucking it up!” Jim put his arm around Jeremy’s shoulders, “what do you want to do? Jeremy looked in Jim’s wise gray eyes,

“Buy a new one.” Jim smiled. Okay let’s put this leaky thing over there. He pointed to a spot where he obviously did all the greasy work to the cars.

After cleaning up what Jeremy called a crime scene, Jeremy found the plow attachment for the tractor he masterfully hooked it up, he smiled at Jim as he began to plow the ½ mile long driveway. Jim smiled so glad this guy was not a femme. Jeremy was bringing the tractor back when Jim approached, “Hey I have to go feed animals at Bert’s place feel like plowing their road? Sure, Jeremy smiled, “this is fun!”

Jim led the way in his old truck. He opened the gate and followed Jeremy as he made the first pass Jim was finishing feeding the cow when Jeremy found him in the barn on his heels was Dr, Simon and John the fire captain.

Merry Christmas, thanks for plowing the drive John directed at Jim, Jim just said, “uh no it was him”. “Oh thanks, how are you feeling Jeremy?”

“real good today” “let’s see how I am after all the stuff we’ve been doing . , Michelle looked at him “ I told you to take it easy.” “We are but I had to get my car out of the field.”

Michelle looked at Jim. Jim just shrugged; he is a big boy! “no really I’m fine, I’ll stop if I get tired,

Michelle accepted that.

John asked, “How bad is the car?

“It’s a goner! Jeremy smirked. Jim laughed. “He did it good. But it could have happened to anyone.”

 

The two couples spent the day closing Bert and Betty’s house, Jim learned that funerals for the elderly couple would be in a week at the town cemetery. John also said the kids were interested in dumping the property, both had grown up here and ran off to the city at the first chance they got, they had no interest in the house.  Jim invited Michelle and John back to his house, for a glass of wine,

The stone fireplace cracked in the living room of Jim’s house; it warmed the modest living room/den. The large dual pane windows highlighted the snow coved Mingus Mountains, Jim was proud of the little house he built, finishing just a year ago. It was a technological wonder, outside it looked like a redwood sided cabin with wrap around porch, and a green metal roof, but in reality, most of the roof was solar panels, the redwood siding made from recycled water bottles. He also used geothermal energy to heat and cool the house, he did have a well onsite, and the house boasted of smart home technology.

Michele jumped when the windows began to close their blinds. Jim laughed, he explained the house’s program was to close the blinds just after sunset, they were insulated and helped keep warmth in the house. John was curious so Jim just asked the house to explain its features, Jim pointed to a painting of the petrified forest on the den wall, John was amazed as the painting slid down and a 72” flat screen TV appeared. The house spent the next ten minutes going over its demo program including flushing the toilets every 5 minutes in the event the inside of the house dipped to 32 degrees, it also showed the cameras that were aimed at the gate and the driveway and the outside of the shop/ barn, He also demonstrated tesla wall levels and the starting of the propane Generator, it ended with its light show showing scenes of inside lighting design and outdoor it then asked if there were any questions,

Michelle asked it why there were no cameras inside the program called Jeeves, did its mechanical laugh and said sex can happen anywhere. Don’t want to embarrass anyone. The group laughed.

“That is amazing John commented, Jim smiled, “yeah but I still won’t allow it access to the back door lock I’m still warry of giving a computer access to my whole life.” “I can still leave if I get freaked out, but as far as efficiency is concerned, it is top notch it turns on recirculating pumps when I come home so if I want there is a hot shower just seconds away, it controls the radiant flooring, he paused, “Michell take off your shoes and feel the floor. She did and was amazed, “I have it programed to cool the floors also.  If I was to start listing groceries it makes a list for the store. If I use Wally world it will do the ordering and schedule a pickup time. Then it also tracks the sun so in the morning the shade goes down on the east side until the rays don’t shine in them anymore then they open, If I am away,  it can tell by my cell phone, it makes sure the porch light is on or the Christmas lights. I can even go back 30 days and review camera footage. Jeremy asked, “you can see me coming in your gate?” “uh yeah, hang on” Jim asked Jeeves to show gate entries for the night before he came home, he then asked for gate openings,

Sure, as it was snowing, they watched Jeremy drive in then dutifully close the gate, then they caught his tail lights as he slid off the driveway, then 30 minutes later it watched him come to the front door, the wind was howling. Then it recorded his movements, Jim fast forwarded, Michelle watched in horror, until Jim drove up. Jeremy could barely stand. She noticed his hands were blue. And so was his face.

Jim stopped the video. Jeremy was shocked, so was Michelle, John summed it up best, “You should be dead pard!” Jeremy started to tear and excused himself.

Michelle said, “I need him to come in and get a referral to a cardiologist. I would have hospitalized him had I seen that, Jim” “He only had minutes left when you found him.” Jim raised his eyebrows not knowing what to say.

Jeremy came out of the bathroom he had washed his face, looked at Jim “shit I looked dead, Jim put his arms around him and said, “yes you did.”

Jeremy sat at the breakfast bar and stared into Michelle’s eyes, will I have problems because of this? Michelle just said, “Oh my friend we are going to run a bunch of tests., You are doing well now. So please don’t worry it’s Christmas eve.” Jeremy smiled, he grabbed his wine, Jim leaned up to him and just maintained contact. Jeremy did not move,

At 9pm Michele looked at John and said, “We have to go if we are going to be at the church, Jim looked at his watch, “Jeremy you up for church?” Jeremy just said, “uh got an extra pair of pants?” Jim laughed and said, “I think we can find something.” Michelle and Jon left.

“Jim was I really that close?” Jim shrugged, “I don’t know but I knew you were in bad shape.

Jeremy hung his head, Jim just hugged him, “come on let’s get your mind off this, the fact is you are here and you are on the mend. You’ll have to go get a thorough check but hey you’re in shape, and it’s Christmas.”

Services ended at 1am, this was an all-adult crowd. They gathered in the covered area just outside the classroom and Christmas greetings were shared. Some were off to have an early morning drink, some were headed home. Jim said he was going to be on a xoom call in a few hours and needed a nap, John and Michelle hugged him and he and Jeremy and were off.

4am came quickly, Jim untangled himself from Jeremy, this guy just fits, whether the big or little spoon they just fit together.  Jim donned his ASU sweats and shirt and headed for the kitchen. Just as his coffee was poured the xoom call came in. Jim smiled as he opened his laptop.

Lil Jimmy was on all wide eyed. “HI PAPPY!” “Merry Christmas favorite, how are you.” “Look” the 5-year exclaimed and he held his device to the living room floor. Santa Came!!!!

Jim smiled as his daughter righted the device and aimed it at herself, she looked exhausted,

“Merry Christmas Princess”. “Hi Daddy, you ready?” “Let them go. But don’t forget Adrian’s gift.”

“OH, I’ll go get it.” Adrian, Jim’s son in law looked in the screen, and said “merry Christmas” “what are you up too?”

“you’ll have to wait a few” Jim laughed. Angie came back with the wrapped long box, “Thanks Pops.”

“Good god let those kids go, before they explode. “

The next hour was filled with screams and wrapping paper everywhere. And then a trip to the garage though the snow, Jim’s grandson and 3-year-old granddaughter ran for their new bikes. They tried to ride on the unplowed drive, but it didn’t work their dad, promised to clear the driveway later in the morning,

Hey Guys Jim caught their attention, “how about we let Mommy and Daddy, open their gift.

The kids screamed yes, back in the living room the kids sat on the floor and Jimmy said, “let me have the baby.” Angie handed the newest addition to the clan to her big brother, Clohey was a little girl the kids had adopted from Nigeria. She sat in her brothers’ arms and started eating wrapping paper.

Adrian opened the box, Jim said, “Hey stop right there.” Adrian found the little box wrapped inside.

“That’s for Angie.” Jim Coached. Angie smiled as she took it. Adrian unwrapped the rifle and its scabbard. He knew instantly. Adrian smiled. “It’s your dads hunting Rifle.” “Yeah,” Jim smiled, “It’s yours now. To Stewart until someone can handle it.” Adrienne ‘s voice caught, “Thanks Pops, Merry Christmas.”

Ok your turn Adrian looked at his wife. She opened the little box; she found the baby bootee charm with Clohes name on it. Then she found her mother’s locket. With the kids’ picture in it. She cried.

“Ok Dad go get your box.” Jim had forgotten, he went to the hall closet and grabbed three boxes.

He put his glasses on and grabbed the biggest box he stared into the laptop. And started opening, Angie said, “Hang on Daddy.” The screen went blank, then a spit screen came up with four tiles. He smiled at Sammie, his other twin daughter, and Colton his son. “Merry Christmas, offspring.”  he smiled at all of them. Colton’s wife, Rene and Sammie’s husband Ray joined the screen, Jim stopped and said, “Hey you guys open your gift.” Rene said, “no”, “you finish. We insist.” Jim opened his first box. The first gift was from Jimmy. It was a macaroni tree ornament. Jim fawned over it. And then opened the gift from his 3-year-old granddaughter Ellie, wow it was a macaroni tree ornament with her picture in it, next was a gift from little Clohey oh wow another macaroni tree ornament. Next was a Tupperware box filled with Christmas cookies. Jimmy interrupted and said, “The fudge is the best, but Mommy says not till after dinner!” “Okay” Jim set it on the counter, “not till after dinner.” Next was a larger box, he opened it, inside was a homemade key rack, Jim smiled, “has Adrian been busy in the wood shop at his dads house.

Jimmy interrupted again, “Daddy made the parts I helped put together and mommy smeared it!” “Uh Stained it”, Angie interjected. Jim laughed, “Oh guys it’s perfect!!!!”

Colton jumped in, “Did Adrian get his yet?”

Jim nodded, Adrian took the rife out and said, “This is amazing.” Colton said,” I was glad he gave that to you, but I want an invite to Elk season!” Jim interrupted, “Me too.” Then Ray, “Hey me too.” They agreed that next fall all would be in Ohio for Elk.

Jim Said, “Sammie your turn.” She grabbed the small box and opened it inside were two jewelry cases.

“Red one first”, Jim requested, Sammie opened it and recognized her mother’s gold chain, then in the next box was a locket with a pic of her and Angie from last summer, she cried and Ray helped her put the two together and put them on. Ray was next. Jim had gotten him a new fly reel. And a gift certificate to Bass pro shops.

Rene, Jim said, “you’re turn.” She opened her gift. It was a jewelry box, she opened it and it was a pandora charm bracelet, Angie said,”Oh Daddy it’s just like ours.” the other jewelry box had a bride and groom charm.

Colton was next. He opened a thin box inside was an envelope. He gave a look of confusion, then opened it and cried, “Dad Really” “Yeah, its time!” “Wow he said as he held the title to the Hudson up for everyone to see.

Colton could not speak,”Wow”, he took a minute, then Angie jumped in, “Daddy are you okay?” Jim laughed,” YES! But you guys are on your own, and doing very well, I cleaned out the house in Mesa and moved up here, this was stuff I wanted you to have but it needed to wait till you could Stewart it.”

I am healthy as a horse. “But you’re still smoking!” Sammie scolded, “Yes, I am he admitted. I had two on my drive up here a couple days ago.” “You should quit!” Angie demanded.” Nope!” Jim scolded, “Listen guys. I have a scotch one or two times a month, a beer when the situation allows and a glass of wine, a couple times a week and yes, a cigarette 5 to ten times a week, and I am not going to stop, even if you keep complaining.”

Sammie said, “OKAY. Now open ours.” Jim found another box.

Inside he found a new sweater, not quite dressy but not casual either.

Then an envelope with a homemade gift certificate, for a home cooked meal at their house in Doners Grove Illinois, Jim Smiled, “You got the house!!!” Sammie smiled we move in, in a month.” Everyone cheered. Jim said, “You two be proud, a new pediatric office , and a new house in one year.” Ray jumped in and said, “a new car too.” Sammi said. “Oh yeah, we got our first new car.” She pointed a camera out the window at the new Toyota Sequoia, Next to it was the old chevy Trailblazer. Jim smiled. “Oh, guys, so proud of you.” “You still have the chevy?” He asked, Ray said, “Yeah, they wouldn’t even take it as a trade. We gave it to my brother. But it isn’t running.” Jim laughed and said, “I thought you liked your brother.”

Sammie laughed, “Something about it being a mm or ss or something.” Colton said, “It’s an SS “ super sport, lots of power.” Sammie teased back; “All I know is it breaks a lot now.” Jim smiled, “But it got you through college and Med School.” She said, “Yes it did.”

Ok Colton instructed get our box, Jim repositioned his laptop. And opened the first box. It was a new scope for his hunting rifle. “Oh, wow guys that neat can’t wait to site an elk with that.”

Adrian laughed, “Okay guys I’ll get it set up.”

Next was an envelope. It had a picture in it. Jim exclaimed, finally understanding, “It’s a sonogram. He stared at it while the others waited... “What is it?” Sammie asked, impatiently. Colton said, “Wait for it. Jim turned to the

computer tears in his eyes. “TWINS?” And there it was. Jim turned the photo around.

Colten said, “Pappy meet your two Grandsons.” Jim just smiled. “Oh, guys so proud.” Rene was all smiles.

“Wow that’s so cool. Names?” “Yes,” Rene said, “After Grandfathers too. So, Samuel and James,” Colton said, “We’re just going to have to deal with two cousins named jimmy.” Angie laughed, “That is cool.”

I’m going to call them Jimmy Squared!

“Why you call me squirrel?” Little Jimmy asked, Jim laughed, “Because it fits.” Adrian just said, “I think our problem is solved.”

“Okay” Jim said, “You guys enjoy your families. I am going back to bed.” “Uh no hang on Dad.” Colton asked. He grabbed his device and moved to his kitchen on the base in Pensacola, Jim noticed Angie and Sammie doing the same thing.

Jim noticed. The serous look on their faces. “What’s wrong guys” he quired.

Colton started. “uh please don’t be mad.” “Okay” their father said suspiciously,

‘I was showing Rene’s parents your smart house last night and you were doing a demo.” Jim smiled, and said, “Yeeesss” “We noticed you spent a lot of time going over Tuesday.” Jim finished, “And you saw a Jeremy sicle!”

“Yeah, are you okay?” “I am” Jim told the story. “Is he okay” Sammie asked.  we think so, but he has to stay at altitude until a cardiologist checks him out. Dr. Simon is caring for him. Where is he staying? Angie asked. He is staying here but you already know that.

Colton said I wish you had cameras inside; we were worried. Jim said no you could have called!

We did Rene claimed. “When? last night. Jim went to his desk and retrieved his phone from the charger. He looked at its ringer was off, and 9 missed calls three for each kid.

Jim smiled well I scared the hell out of you huh. Yes, all said, well here it is. Yes Jeremy, is staying here. He will until he is healthy enough not to. He is doing well, but the doctors are afraid of Jim was interrupted by Sammie. An embolism. “yes”

Is there anything else we should know Angie asked, “NO”

It’s okay if there was Sammie queried,” yes I know that” Jim said sternly.

Rene chimed in. It’s okay.

Jim sternly said Guys, if there is a change in my relationship status, I will let you know until then this is quite simply none of your business.

Rene stated “he is cute” Jim laughed Oh yes, he is!

I want to meet him, Angie exclaimed.

Jim laughed. Okay if he wants to. But right now, he is asleep, and I am not waking him for my gestapo to give him an interrogation.

What else is going on, Sammie asked, Jim thought. Oh. Colton, do you remember the old guy down the highway from me, Bert, oh yeah Rene loved his wife. Yeah, he passed a couple a days ago shoveling snow and she had a heart attack and passed the same day. So, I am taking care of their animals.

Sammie chimed in that happens a lot to people that are together for a long time.

Colton asked, “are you going to take the animals? oh no I can’t, I don’t want to be tied down to the place, how can I travel to see you guys or to the place in Rocky Point?

Point taken. Colton finished. But dad, that would be a great place for us when I’m out. Jim nodded and thought about it.

The kids said their merry Christmases and at 8 o’clock Jim made more coffee and turned on the tv.

He woke in his chair about ½ an hour later the shower was running. He had the house start the fireplace in the bedroom and living room and he turned the heat up to 74 degrees. Jim went to the master shower and smiled when Jeremy smiled back, come on he was invited into the shower. Jim hugged the younger’s back and caressed his stomach. The abs rippled from his touch, Jim’s manhood stood, and they just cuddled. Jim soaped and rinsed as Jeremy knelt and took Jim in his mouth, Jim turned the rain ceiling on to a gentle rain and the two made love in the shower. Jeremy took the top and Jim came. Shooting wads all over the shower wall.

They dried and Jeremy noticed the warmth in the house, “I could just be naked with as warm as it is.”

“Jim winked and said , “ that was the plan.” The two made breakfast in the nude and cuddled on the couch for hours. Nap time came. And Jeremy escorted Jim to the bedroom, Jim felt warm hands massaging his entire body.

Then Jeremy just laid on top, Jim felt the total of his warmth engulfing him to his soul. He rolled over and just held Jeremy. He woke a few hours later, the two were still cocooned together, Jeremy woke to Jim enjoying the feel of his lower back as Jim caressed him, he stretched and kissed Jim’s nipple. No words were said, Jim explored every inch of Jeremys body with hands and tongue. Fingers and dick probed every inch inside and out. Jim wasn’t sure how many times each came. but it was a wonderful hot experience.

Clearing up after a late lunch both still nude, Jim asked, “Does age bother you?” Jeremy turned and said, “With you no. how about you?” Jim said “same thing, with you no.” Jeremy confessed, “I would like to get to know you better.” Jim closed the distance, “I would like that too. But my kids will grill you.”

Jeremy smiled, “I know I heard, I creeped on you this morning, I watched from the hall, you have great kids, Jim stared at him, why didn’t you Join me?” Jeremy shrugged, “I don’t know, maybe insecure about it or just didn’t want to intrude on your family.”

Jim nodded appreciating the honesty. “Do you have to call someone. I did this morning while you were out here. My mother told me I should just quit driving because I’m obviously no good at it.” Jim asked, “Is this a common occurrence with you?”

 “No, the first time I ever put a mark on a car.”

“Then why?” “Because that is the way she is. My brothers said that they will settle any bill, but asked that I stop causing the family trouble, I told them I would, and I would give them your invoice.” “Jim laughed, paid in full.”

“Now you know why I am distant.”

 “I see that.” The two wrapped themselves in a blanket and read the rest of the day.

Jim asked, “Why don’t you stay?”

Jeremy smiled and said, “I’d like that. But I have to have clothes.” Jim said, “Let’s go get some from my closet that way you don’t have to ask”, and they did Jeremy took two pairs of jeans and two shirts, and just said he would just wear his three pairs of sock and under, then looked at Jim, “But I want to be naked now. Jim smiled, “me too.” They went back to reading. And cuddling.

The next day at 5am Jeremy’s phone rang, he answered alarmed, it was his niece.

He told her what happened and asked if she would drive up with clothes. She said, yes and asked to bring her boyfriend, Jeremy asked Jim and Jim nodded emphatically saying “YES!”

 

Jeremy was cleaning out his car and putting stuff in a box, when Jim said, “Hey is that yours?” As he pointed to the television on the wall of the shop, Jeremy said,” Yes,” as his 1964 Cadillac convertible sat at the front gate. Followed by a Mercedes G Wagon. Jim tossed Jeremy the keys to the Cherokee and said better go get “em. They’re having a hard time figuring out the gate.

“Hey Little bit” Jeremy greeted his 20-year-old niece.

You brought my car! “Yeah, I thought you could use it.  Its, okay?”

“Sure, thank you come on.” He opened the gate for her. She drove through and so did Ryan in the G Wagon Jeremy led the way to the shop. Jim wiped his hand and went out front to greet his visitors, Linda stepped from the Cadillac and tossed her uncle the keys. “That was fun!” He smiled, “How did it do?” Linda looked up at her favorite relative. and said, “I can’t tell you you’ll be mad.” The little 5’#’ 75 lb. little girl laughed, she was dressed in casual comfortable high fashion jeans and ug boots wearing a light blue sweater over a dark blue shirt. Ryan, her boyfriend stepped from the G wagon wearing wranglers expensive boots and a Carhart hoodie. Jeremy hugged her and shook hands with the younger lad.

This is Jim my savior, Jim smiled and asked, “You two need coffee or something stronger? Ryan said, “Better do coffee, still have to drive.” Linda said, “Stronger please”, showing a meek little smile.

Inside the house the youngers got out of the sweaters and hoodie, Jim asked, “what’ll it be wine, beer, whiskey, tequila, vodka or mixed, Linda said, “Whiskey neat please.” Jim looked in the bar cabinet, “uh Jack, or Basil Hayden.” Linda said, “Oh basil Hayden please.” Jeremy laughed; “You just became her best friend.”

The day went by, Jim asked Ryan what he did, “I am a business student at ASU. Then probably a masters, somewhere”. “Then”, Jim Prodded. “He smirked, I’m 2nd born, the useless spare. “Jim was shocked. To what?” “Tannen construction.” Jim smiled, “You’re Ryans’ boy?” “No, that’s my grandfather.” Jim said, “I’m Jim Rymer, advance plumbing.” “I know, I’m Johns son. “Oh” Jim commented. “He and your brother are running the show huh?” “Yeah, and made it clear I have to be ready to take over if one of them dies, so I get paid to be a goof off.” Ryan interjected, “We met a month ago.”  “Yes, we did, at my retirement party, you left early.” “Yeah and caught hell for it” “My fault Linda said, I distracted him.”

“It was at Westin Kierland” Jim told Jeremy.

Linda giggled, “Yeah I and I had a suite.”

“You didn’t miss much Jim rolled his eyes.”

 “Did they really y give you a Tahoe?” “Yeah, it’s in the garage, I have no clue what to do with it.

“Well, you are the best of the best when it comes to luxury baths,” Ryan praised.

Jeremy laughed. “Yes, he is!”

 Linda scolded him.

Jeremy said, No, go look!

Linda went to the guest bath and saw the toilet with bidet and the claw foot tub and the shower with multiple shower heads. She said wow, Jim said show her the master, they came out after a demo. She said, “That is cool!”

 Jim smiled an embarrassed smile.

He then said, “Hey you guys visit I need to go to the neighbors and take care of some things.” Jeremy said, “Let’s all go” They took Jim’s truck and the G wagon. Jim began feeding Linda, took care of eggs and Ryan showed her how to feed chickens and Jeremy and Linda helped muck the stalls.  Jim commented to Jeremy, “You guys are not trust fund babies.”

 Linda said, “You should see my cousins, they were pissed because grandma insisted on Christmas in Manhattan instead of going to the Bahamas.”

Jeremy laughed. “Most of the younger generation travels to France and the Netherlands and the beach properties and complains grandma makes the fly commercial. Unless a special occasion demands it. Then they can use a jet.”

 

Linda said, “they think less of me because I love doing things like volunteering at the food bank or the children’s hospital.” Jeremy interjected, “My mom is sure she is going to " CATCH HER DEATH WITH THE SICK URCHINs”" Jim said, “That is sad.”

“And I love to build cars!” Linda exclaimed.

 Jim was surprised at that, “Really.”

“Yeah, she does” Ryan chimed in, “She stopped at the rest area and advanced the timing on the Cadillac and adjusted the carb, I tried to help but she wouldn’t let me.” Jim laughed; “You need a tour when we’re done.” Jeremy asked, “So Princess, how did my car do??”

“Well, she pinged up the hill I had to slow her to 85, then after I readjusted it ran great.”

 “How Great!” Jeremy grilled with hands on his hips.

 Ryan laughed, “115 on the straightaway.”

 “LINDA JANE WESTIN!”

“Uncle Jeremy it’s a 450 horse 472 it needs to stretch its legs you drive it like a grandpa!

 Jeremy just laughed.

“You really are a car gal.” Jim smirked at her, she smiled and said, “Yes, I am! “Come with me.” Jim demanded, in the shop Linda went right to the cougar, “This is a 1970 cougar XR7 holly cow its rare. the petite littler girl said. “Not as rare as that!” Jeremy pointed to the Hudson, Linda walked over and helped Jim carefully remove the car cover, it was near the window, so the afternoon sun gleamed off the deep marron paint and gloss black fenders,

she asked and opened the suicide doors. “The camel hair interior is original”. Jim commented. Linda ran a hand over the soft fabric she pointed out the rose vase by the back window. To Ryan.

 Jeremy pointed out the etched glass, Jim told the story of his grandfather buying the car, and how he just passed it down to his son. Linda then noticed the Subaru outback, she turned to her uncle, “Damn that is bad” He smirked yeah broke the block and destroyed the transmission, she cussed, “You taught me to drive in this.” She patted the little car’s hood. He said, “” Yep how old were you?” “14” she smiled. Jim laughed.

Linda asked if she could change, her pants were all muddy and full of horse poop. Jim said, “Sure she went to the G wagon and got out her bag, Jim said, “Ryan do you need to change?” “Uh I can’t, didn’t bring anything we are going home from here.” Linda smiled, “I always carry a slut bag in my car.” Jeremy scolded her again. Jim said, ‘Come on let’s get food and you can put on some sweats while we wash your clothes. Linda was getting ready to go in the guest bath and Jim asked, “Do you want to use my shower?” “Hell yes,” she exclaimed and grabbed Ryan and away they went, Jeremy mouthed, “Is that ok with you?” Jim shrugged and said, “Not my horse, not my ranch.” “If you are ok, so am I.”

 “I am Ryan, is a really good kid.” “I see that, I know his grandfather well, his dad is a bit of an asshole.” Jeremy smiled; “I know he tears that boy up. Can never do anything right.” Jim smiled. “Sound familiar?” “Yeah, he is a carbon copy other than being straight.”

½ an hour later the kids came out wet hair clean and smiling. “Uncle Jeremy let’s do that at home!” Jeremy smiled, “We’ll see.”

Jim joined Linda for another Basil Hayden Ryan said no, “Have to drive.” Jim poured him one and said it’s a little late for driving and a storm is about to hit., take the guest room.

“Is that okay?” Ryan asked Linda, she smiled, “Yes please.”  Ryan took a sip of his whisky. Linda washed their clothes, Jim and Jeremy made pork chops for dinner. Jeremy picked a white to drink with and after dinner they ate the rest of the fruit and berries Jim had. Jim told the house to order some more, and Alexa read off the growing list, Jim asked for store pick up the following day. Ryan looked at him and said “Control 4? “Yeah, you know it, yeah, I love that, is it a complete system? Jim and Ryan went back and forth for 20 minutes, and Ryan showed Jim some new things it could do. Jim said, “I’m game for anything but interior cameras and microphones.” Ryan said, “Already has them” ‘No it doesn’t.”

Ryan grabbed Jim’s laptop, entered the program and pointed to the tv; he brought up a view of the master bed. “What the fuck?!” Jim asked. Ryan said, “Smart tv. Pointed at your bed.” “I did not realize it had a camera.” Jim was incensed. “Next Ryan pulled up the guest room same thing the guest bed in full view. Jim retrieved electrical tape from the garage, show me the cameras he demanded. Ryan showed him and Jim taped over them. “How do we disable the microphones. Ryan and Jim spent the next ½ hour disabling cameras and microphones.

Linda said why don’t you want cameras inside. Jim said, house answer the question, the mechanical voice came on because sex can happen anywhere and wouldn’t want to embarrass anyone. Linda laughed. Jeremy blushed.

Jim and Jeremy climbed in bed at 10 the kids were still up discussing the car they wanted to build for the derelict drags, Linda thought the Subaru would do well Ryan thought a Crown Vic would do better, they were working out the details.

Jim had help getting ready for bed, he had three drinks, something he never did, Jeremy just helped him get naked. Then put him to bed, by the time Jeremy was done in the bathroom Jim was out. Jeremy cuddled into him Jim responded and became the big spoon.

5am and Jim woke with Jeremy cuddled to him, he loved the way this felt. He got out of bed and wrapped Jeremy in the blankets, he donned his bathrobe, He noticed the light on in the kitchen, Ryan was sitting in a robe drinking coffee reading something on his phone he smiled at Jim, “Hi” Jim said, “Thanks for making coffee. You’re up early!” Ryan confessed, “no this is normal, I spent last summer working a kibbutz in Israel, they get up at 330 every day and start chores,” “I fell right into that schedule, don’t seem to want to break it.” “I usually go for a run and am back by 6 but with that storm and no running shoes” he shrugged. Jim looked outside, and could see more snow on the ground, but really couldn’t see the sky, he grabbed the I pad for the house and checked the gate camera, he noticed a blue car off the highway at a bad angle. He showed Ryan as he went to his room for clothes and boots. In the garage Ryan Joined him. In the old f100 Jim slowly made his way to the highway. Ryan opened the gate, and Jim drove through Ryan got in and the two made it to the car. They couldn’t find anyone. Jim called the fire house, John answered, Hi John, hey found a car off 169, any calls out here?” Jim asked. “Yeah” John confirmed kid from Jerome. “Slid off the road.” “We got em out and called their parents, everyone is fine there going to tow the car when the sun comes up.” Jim said, “Thanks, hey I’m going to yank this thing inside my gate. “Much appreciated’ John said, as he hung up the phone.

Ryan helped winch the car the 500 yards onto Jim’s property. 

Ryan asked, “Hey, how bad was Uncle Jerr?” “Jim conceded Pretty bad” “Linda is worried, so am I he looks terrible.” Jim said, “Oh, I didn’t know him before.” Ryan continued, “He didn’t have a winkle, his face was skinny and tanned, he looks like he is wearing blackface make up now.” “That is his skin dying and peeling, comes with frost bite. Dr. says he is doing well but needs a follow up.” Jim educated.  Ryan just nodded, “Hey why don’t you guys stay until after new year’s if Linda is concerned.” Ryan looked at Jim, “Are you sure?” “I mean it’s a lot to have someone almost die at your house and then take him in and his entire family.” Jim smiled, “It doesn’t feel that way.” Ryan smiled, “I think Linda would like that.”

Ryan and Jim were in the kitchen Ryan was reading something on his phone Jim had a Clive Cussler novel in his hands when Linda came out, she was dressed in Ryans hoodie, and bare feet, she went right for the coffee pot, She sat next to Ryan on the bench at the kitchen table, she snuggle to him he put his arm around her kissed her head and went back to his phone, not a word was said, Jeremy got up last he came out in gym shorts and a long shirt that said I’m the queen, deal with it!

Jim laughed, the two kissed, Jeremy went back to the bedroom and Jim heard the shower on. Jim put the book down and joined him. They talked about the kids staying and food and Dr. and Linda thinking he was really bad. Jeremy said, “I’ll talk to her.” Jim said, “I’ll take Ryan and go to Bert’s” on their way to the kitchen they heard the kids in the guest shower, giggling. Jim smiled, he and Jeremy sat and cuddled until the kids came out, Ryan was dressed in his wranglers, and one of Jeremy’s tee shirts, Jim invited him to go to Bert’s, Jeremy told Linda to stay,

A few hours later Ryan came in and said, “Hey I need to go into town, commando is uncomfortable in these he smiled and went for another shower to wash the shit off himself. “

The group headed to Walmart in Prescott valley, Ryan bought jeans unders, sock and looked at running shoes, Jeremy bought toiletries with Linda, Jim picked up the ordered groceries and went looking for more stuff but could not find what  he was looking for, they all agreed to go to a higher end store in Prescott, and Ryan found a runners den, he bought new running shoes so did Linda, and new jogging shorts and a work out bra, then Jim showed them the  court house and whisky row, Jeremy took over driving duties, and Jim , Linda and Ryan had a Basil Hayden’s, back at the house, the youngers started talking about the derelict drags, Jim asked questions, Jeremy was amazed, racing was not his “ thing “ but the idea his car could be fun again did turn him on. Ryan conceded that the Subaru with a big turbo would work. But he still thought a Crown Vic was better, he finally conceded when Jeremy said take the car. They had to keep its value under 3 grand, Jim said use the shop, but I need help putting the cougar engine in first. Both agreed to help.

New Year’s Eve, it was 8 am, Jim and Ryan up early as usual finished the last touches of the cougar, Ryan built a temporary spray boot out of 2x4’s and Vis queen and Jim repainted the bad fender, the match was perfect, the car looked amazing, Jim was priming the oil pump when Jeremy and Linda came in, Ryan helped put the distributer in, Jim filled the fuel bowls of the carburetor. He jumped inside and pumped the gas twice, and the Cougar and its 351 Cleveland roared to life, Ryan quickly adjusted the distributer by ear, then let it run Jim checked the gauges for oil pressure /Ryan scanned the top of the engine for leaks Linda checked underneath.

Ryan opened the choke and let it idle down. Linda grabbed a screwdriver and fine-tuned the carb then using the distributor wrench gave the timing a little tweak, oh too much Ryan protested, she said nope as she tightened it Jim smiled at Jeremy, he knew the girl nailed it. “I’ll settle this he chimed in, Jim grabbed the timing light from the tool box hooked it up and handed it to Ryan. Linda pulled the vacuum from the advance, Ryan shined it on the mark, “What’s it supposed to be?” he asked, 8 before Jim answered, Jeremy asked, “Where is it? 8 before Dammitt.” Jim laughed. Linda pumped her fist and said “YES.”

Jim moved the car to the garage at the house. Next to Jeremy’s Cadillac. Jim poured coffee from the shop’s coffee pot, Jeremy finished sweeping the floor Linda and Ryan were putting tools away and Jim took carb cleaner and cleaned the metal worktable.

“Next” Jim asked, Linda got a pouty face, she and Ryan explained the Subaru would not work for their project, It, even in this condition still had too much value. Ryan had a look of triumph.

The group joined half the town at Bert and Betty Remmington’s the next day after the funeral. Donald. Bert’s son and grandson approached Jim. “Hey, we want to thank you for taking care of things here.” Jim smiled and said, “You’re welcome.”

Donald said, “I know this sounds bad, but I heard from Dr. Simon that you might be interested in the property here, the house is really old, and needs a lot of work. I had a discussion with my sister, and we are just going to grab personal stuff and auction off the rest.” Jeremy walked over and stood next to Jim. Jim introduced him, Jim told Jeremy. “Donald here is telling me they are going to auction off the property, as soon as they clean out the house.” Donny the grandson jumped in, “Well we thought we would give you the opportunity first.” Jim knew the adage, the first one to mention price loses, Jim asked the grandson, “what did you have in mind for price, Donald jumped in, we think it’s worth 150, Jim said it’s what 5 acres?  Yeah, but we are going to leave the old cars and everything including the animals,

Jeremy was stone faced, he so desperately wanted to take that offer. Jim said, “listen without an appraisal, I really couldn’t afford much over 100.” Donald said hang on he went over to his sister and wife, after a brief conversation Donald came back and said, “Will you find a place for the animals and allow us to just take personal items and leave the rest? Jim said, “yeh but 100 is all I can do.” Donald stuck out his hand. Jim said, “Deal”. and shook his hand, Jim said, “Let’s talk to the Lawyer in town he’ll do everything for us. “

Donald agreed,

After a brief conversation with the lawyer that just happened to be there a handshake agreement was made and all the parties agreed to meet the next day at the Law offices in Mayer.

The next day Jim asked Jeremy if he wanted to go to town and visit the lawyer, Jeremy said yeah, then he commented, you know I would have taken that offer. Jim smiled, yeah but I want you with me he smirked, “is that an offer? “Yeah, I think so” Jeremy took Jim’s hand and said, yes please. Jim leaned in for a kiss, Jeremy pushed it harder.

The weeks passed, Jim and Jeremy Found a family in Dewey that wanted the chickens the cow the horse, and a general contractor to restore the old Remington house. And the peace and serenity that only winter heat can bring.