Coming of Age

AJ nudged Scott’s shoulder – “Well in that case let’s go to the office and talk about trust funds and wills.” Scott just groaned and hung his head. He started for the office. AJ chuckled loudly – “Baby, not tonight, I just wanted to see if you would actually be willing to talk.” AJ kissed Scott and drug him to the backyard.

They enjoyed the rest of the night with the family after they had a conversation with Mama and Mom. AJ was frustrated that they created a situation where they had to fight with the boys before Christmas. Evie and Charlene defend themselves as Grandmothers – it is their job to spoil the kids and then return them to their parents.

Scott intervened as the cool-headed one – “Ladies I know you had the best of intentions but I do believe you made a mistake with your Grandparenting. I have some questions that I would like you to think about, I don’t want answers as my fiancé has had enough bullshit to deal with today. Do you remember why you asked the entire family to be at Thanksgiving for the entire week? Do you think that situation has just miraculously changed and become sunshine and roses? Do you think that maybe just this one time you could have been the Grandmothers that made the boys mind, follow the routine they had, and were a little more strict? Do you think that approach would have made the holidays easier? Do you think that approach would have kept AJ from telling the boys they were not going to be able to stay with their Grandmothers again if they continued to misbehave? Do you think that parenting killed him just a little bit more? Ahhhahhh, I said I don’t want you to respond. Taz let’s mingle”

Scott pulled AJ up and pulled him toward some of their siblings. AJ leaned in and thanked Scott for that dressing down. He didn’t have the energy to be so nice, he was ready to rip their heads off and Sam saved him from killing the festive mood that was in the home.

AJ and Scott spent the rest of the night with the family just talking about their lives and what the new year would bring them all. AJ would be starting medical school in January and Scott would start Law School in the fall.

Everyone started to head home around 11:30. Nanny, Mama, Pops, and JR all indicated they would be staying with Aoife, Charlene and Elliott through Wednesday so the guys could get things ready for their move and finalize their Christmas shopping. AJ and Scott locked up and headed to bed. They were both exhausted so it was a night to shower, brush their teeth, crawl into bed, cuddle and drift off to sleep.

Scott was talking to AJ about the trust when he realized AJ was already asleep. He pulled AJ’s hand to his mouth and kissed it tenderly – “Night my Taz. I love you to the moon and back.” “Always and forever my Sam.” “You little shit, you were playing possum.” Scott rolled over to face AJ and realized he was truly asleep. He kissed him gently on the lips and fell asleep facing the love of his life.

When Scott woke the next morning AJ was already out of bed. He looked in the boys’ rooms and did not find him. He smelled coffee so grabbed a cup as he moved through the kitchen. He found AJ in his office on the phone with someone in North Carolina talking about their move-in date and the likelihood that all the furniture would be in place by the time the family arrived on 12/29. It sounded like things were in a good place and set to be complete in time. The decorator was finalizing a few small things and would have the shipment from Pullman unloaded on the 22nd.

When AJ hung up the phone, Scott asked if everything was ok. AJ smiled and winked at him. Scott got a little nervous – “Why are you looking at me like that?” AJ continued to stare, which made Scott more nervous so he got up and headed for the door. Before he made it 3 feet, AJ was wrapped around his body breathing heavily in his ear – “God, you get me going, and fuck you’re sexy as hell with bed head and that innocent little grin on your face. I’m sorry for ignoring you, I was just drinking in every part of you and trying to decide if I was going to behave or take you on that desk, the chair, or the floor.”

Scott chuckled as AJ ground his package into his ass – “You are horny all the freaking time. How did I not know you were walking around all the time with a fucking hard-on?” AJ started to answer but Scott cut him off with a kiss. They were lost in each other until they felt the tugs on their legs and sleepy boys leaning on them.

Kisses were given and received. AJ realized Caleb was soaked through as his shirt was wet. Scott was obviously wet now too as he groaned – “our parents are going to be the death of me. I used to think you were being too harsh, but damn they keep them up, pump them full of sugar and now we have to deal with the mess that comes after.”

AJ chuckled – “I’m really not an ogre. I just know these two monkeys and they are mini-me. I was a nightmare if I stayed up too late and if I didn’t get enough sleep and they are just like me. To the Grandmas, they are just adorable little cherubs and they downplay the hell on wheels they can be.”

They took them to their bathroom and stripped them all down and showered together as a family. They got cleaned up and dressed for the day. The boys were hungry and wanted pancakes. Scott said he would make them and the boys were not having that – “no no Sam, Dada mawk”. AJ tried hard not to laugh but was snickering as he pulled the ingredients out of the pantry – “Monkeys, how about this, Dada will teach Papa how to make pancakes.” All three looked at AJ like he had three heads. “Monkeys, I would like you to start calling Sam, Papa.” The boys looked at each other, then Scott and their Dada. “Kay.”

“Papa why don’t you pick your jaw up off the counter and come learn how Dada makes pancakes.” AJ measured out the flour, sugar, and salt and handed the sifter to Scott. Sift those ingredients into this bowl. AJ took a couple of eggs out and beat them together until they were light and fluffy. He melted some butter in the microwave and got out the milk.

Scott had sifted the dry ingredients together and was watching AJ work on the wet ingredients. “I just use pancake mix and water, no wonder they don’t like my pancakes.” AJ laughed – “Sam it’s not just that, you tend to have them dry and lumpy so they taste a little like powder.” AJ ducked the swat to the head and caught one on the ass. “Sam you can smack that again if you want.” Scott turned red – “You are incorrigible.” AJ smiled and did not miss a beat – “no, just young, hung, and full of nectar.

Ok, so that was 2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 eggs beaten separately, ¼ cup melted butter, and ~ 1 ¾ cup milk. Take the whip and slowly fold in the eggs, butter, and milk. Now take ¼ cup peanut butter chips, ¼ cup milk chocolate chips, and ¼ cup semi-sweet chips and mix those in.”

Scott was slightly gagging at the thought but was doing what he was told because Conor and Caleb were getting more and more excited about the pancakes. The griddle was hot and had a thin layer of coconut oil on it. AJ took a 1/3 measuring cup and scooped out the first two pancakes and then handed the duties over to Scott.

As Scott finished with the last one, the first two were ready to turn. AJ told Scott now that the bubbles are visible around the entire pancake, now you can start turning them. Scott struggled with the first one or two (there was not much room given the whole griddle was covered) but started getting the hang of it quickly and had them all turned. AJ suggested flipping them over again just to make sure the color on each side was even. Scott put them all on a large platter that AJ had gotten down and shut off the griddle. They moved to the breakfast table that now had syrup, peanut butter, milk, and OJ on the table along with glasses and plates.

Scott was looking at all the stuff and thinking this is a train wreck waiting to happen. Conor wanted bananas too but there weren’t any so he would have to deal with just the pancakes. AJ got the boys’ plates ready – two pancakes with peanut butter and maple syrup.

They started to use their hands and AJ was quick to tell them to use their forks, which they did to the best of their ability but hands were used as well. The boys were squealing with delight as they ate.

AJ served his up and told Scott to try them, which he did. Once he took the first bite you would have thought he was having an orgasm or something. AJ was grinning at him – “You made these. Look at all three of my boys, eating tasty goodness for breakfast.”

Scott admitted that he had judged unfairly.

They finished up breakfast, cleaned up the boys, and wound up changing their clothes given the amount of syrup they had on them. The doorbell rang and Scott went to answer the door. Amanda and Chandler headed in as Scott opened the door. Scott was a bit confused – “Ladies, what are you doing here?”

Amanda smiled – “We are here to watch the boys while you and Skeeter talk about money, trust funds, moving, etc.” Scott groaned in reply. Chandler laughed openly – “Uncle Scott you need to relax. Skeeter will make it painless, I’m sure.”

The three of them made their way to the family room and greeted AJ, Conor, and Caleb. AJ kissed his nieces on the cheek and thanked them for coming over. The kids made their way upstairs to the kids’ media room and started watching movies.

AJ placed his hands on Scott’s shoulders and directed him to the office. “You would think I was taking you in to have your dick cut off or something. Good gravy, this is something that you need to nut up and get over it.”

Scott winced – “Leave my dick out of this. I like it right where it is, second thought, it would feel really good up your bum. You game?”

AJ shook his head – “Nice try Sam, we are having this discussion because I don’t want you to look like a total idiot in front of the attorneys.” AJ shut the door and directed Scott to a chair that he had moved to the working side of the desk so they could sit side by side. “Before we get started, there will be no groping, sex, or distractions of any kind until we are done with my outline of the things we need to do today. So here is the high-level account value as of 1/1/2005, here is the value on 6/1/2005, here is the value on 11/1/2005, and here is the value as of Friday evening 12/15/2005.”

Scott’s eyes got big and he grabbed a pencil. When he had counted the commas, we looked at AJ and said – “Are you serious right now? I was struggling with that number in the millions but you are showing me that is a B, not an M.” AJ just nodded his head – The settlement from the federal government boosted my net worth 10X, that is why I said yesterday that we would not be able to spend it all unless we just left the money tap running which I’m not willing to do. I get it this is nuts even for someone who had a B, not an M without the money from Syd’s wrongful death. Any other questions before we start?”

AJ laid out all the paperwork that Scott would need to understand – 1. The trust fund for the boys, 2. The trust fund for the Charitable contributions, 3. The banking and investment account for Scott Reed, 4. The medical power of attorneys – Aaron, Scott, Conor & Caleb, 5. Aaron’s will, 6. Conor and Caleb’s legal guardianship, 7. Scott’s will.

Scott went off on the banking and investment for him but AJ stopped him. Read through the document – I have put in a reasonable number so that you can do what you want to do without having to worry about money, it is only 5 million and I wanted to put more in there but reeled it in. “Only 5 million, are you mental?” AJ ignored him.

The two men went over all the paperwork in general terms – the trust fund for the boys was to be managed by AJ unless he died, then it would be managed by JT, Gina, and Scott. The same was for the Charitable trust. The banking and investment account was Scott’s sole responsibility, AJ was listed as the beneficiary in the event of anything happening to Scott.

The medical powers of attorney were what you would expect. AJ was primarily responsible for Conor and Caleb but Scott had full authority if AJ was unavailable for any reason. Scott was listed as AJs POA and vice versa. They were married on paper.

The guardianship had Scott in tears but was straightforward. Scott would become their sole guardian if something happened to AJ. There were stipulations in the papers for visitation and time with the grandparents. Evie and JJ would be the backup guardians if Scott and AJ were killed in an accident together, but nothing truly out of the ordinary.

AJ’s will was complicated, it referenced all the documents already reviewed and made the stipulations again on who would be executor and who would be involved in managing the ongoing affairs for the boys in the event of AJ’s death.

Scott’s will was a shell and needed his input on who would get what and who would be executor, etc. Scott wrote AJ’s name in every spot that made sense and put a footnote that his dad would be able to select some keepsakes and listed what he thought his dad would want.

Scott was ready to go play with the boys but AJ made him sit still. We are going to go through your account and I’m going to show you your investments and talk you through a few things I am watching so we can begin to manage our money together. AJ had kept Scott invested in pretty much the same mixture as he was, the volume was obviously different but they were both doing well.

Now it was time to go through the North Carolina information. AJ opened another folder and started pulling things out – deed, pictures, vehicle information, etc. Scott got the picture – they were going to be living in a 7,000-square-foot home on about 10 acres which were located about 3 miles from the university.

There were two new vehicles – a Tahoe and Chevy 2500 pickup and a used BMW convertible with rollover protection. The house was decorated much like this one and would be outfitted by the time they arrived. The GM for the Chevy dealership would meet them at the airport with their Tahoe so they could get home. They were invited to a get-together at his home on New Year's Eve.

AJ was watching Scott absorb all of this information and he so wanted to kiss him and make love to him right there on the desk but his nieces were in the house so he did the next best thing – he straddled Scott’s legs and made out with him like there was no tomorrow. When he stopped violating Scott’s mouth, neck, ears, and the occasional nipple bite through his shirt AJ stood up and went to leave. Scott was having none of that, he grabbed AJ’s obscenely hard cock and led him to the door. Instead of opening it, he locked it and dropped to his knees pulling AJ’s shorts and underwear off. He had AJ’s cock wedged in his throat immediately. He was going to molest his young, hung stud until he gave up his baby batter. Scott was using both hands and his mouth to get that prodigious slab of meat wet while at the same time getting his fingers slick as well.

AJ threw his head back and Scott drove two fingers into his hole. AJ’s ass spasmed and he let out a low growl as he wiggled his ass to get comfortable. Scott found his button and started in on it, he was on a mission to get that baby batter in record time. With one set of fingers up AJ’s backside, his mouth full of tasty cock his other hand went in search of AJs hotspots. He assaulted each and every one he could reach. He edged AJ for a long time but finally allowed him to cum and cum he did. Scott could not keep up with the copious amounts of the tasty batter. After he had drained AJ, he stood and kissed him; AJ started licking his face and chest to retrieve the spilled nectar. He shared it all with him in a passionate kiss.

AJ dropped to his knees but he was rebuffed when he tried to get at Scott’s cock. Scott pulled him back to his feet – “Taz you are such a giver and this one was about you and making sure you enjoyed the ride. I love you for wanting to make sure I’m taken care of but I’m good for now. I will have you again tonight though so get to making some more of that tasty treat.”

AJ snickered – “And I’m the goofball?” Scott made sure that AJ’s cock was clean and then he put it away. They went in search of the little ones and found them watching a movie. Amanda and Chandler wanted to stay for a while longer so AJ jumped up and headed for the gym to get a workout in. Scott followed and the two were able to get in 90 minutes. When they were done, their muscles were fatigued but they felt great.

The rest of the week was spent getting ready for the boys’ first Christmas and Gina and Kevin’s wedding. AJ was still trying to keep his shit together but occasionally lost it – he was in a great space with Scott but there were times that he would get caught up in the fact that the boys would never really know Syd, she would not get to see them on Christmas morning, their birthday and he would get in a funk. The family was doing their best to help him through it but there were just some things he would have to work through by himself.

Gina jumped her siblings’ shit a couple of times when they were less than supportive of AJ. Her point was – he is a sexually assaulted, widowed 21-year-old, father of 2 and is handling all that life is throwing at him better than their mother did when their Gramps died. Additionally – what life-shattering event had any of them been through, the petty bullshit they all had to deal with in their lives paled in comparison. So, stop being ASSHOLES!!!!

The point was driven home by Amanda and Chandler when they hammered their parents for arguments they had gotten into the previous week about mundane crap and they had not talked to each other for half a day. AJ is struggling with never seeing Syd with the boys so either grow up or stay away. The girls were done with the on-again-off-again support.

Christmas Eve dinner was held at Mel and Grant’s home. Everyone showed up and had a great time. Evie, JJ, and JR had broken protocol and gotten everyone a small gift. The smaller kids received coloring books that were all about family. The older kids received small photo albums and were encouraged to take photos of the family this week and the adults would help them create a photo album of their entire family. The oldest kids and adults received a key chain that had the year 2005 on one side and the word family on the other side – the metal lettering was attached to a 2-inch piece of leather that had a Tartan down the center.

It was nearing 9 PM, AJ and Scott had said their goodnights and were getting everything together for the boys to head home for bed. He handed his Mama a piece of paper with the code to the house and alarm so they could let themselves in when they were done tonight.

The boys were changed into their new PJs and tucked into bed by 9:30 and they were out before a book could be pulled from the shelf. AJ and Scott grabbed the ‘Santa Item’, put it under the boys’ tree in the breakfast room, and then ensured the other presents were under the tree in the family room. They each were getting 4 gifts from AJ and Scott – 2 educational and 2 fun items each. They were very similar to each other’s but not identical.

As they stood staring at the tree, Scott pulled AJ into a hug – “Taz, thank you for loving me and making me whole. I didn’t realize what was missing in my life and I now know it was you, Conor, and Caleb. I know you have lost a great deal this year and I hope that in some small way I have been able to make that loss manageable.”

AJ kissed Scott on the cheek – “Sam, you have been one of three lights since my world got hammered in April. As you know I am struggling with embracing the happiness, knowing the boys will never truly know their mom. It gets easier each and every day to focus on the future but sometimes the past does kick my ass so thank you for loving me enough to stand by me.”

As they were heading to their bedroom, Nanny, Evie, JJ, and JR made their way into the house. Evie asked the boys if they would be up for a glass of wine, coffee, or tea, which they both were. AJ went to the wine cellar and brought up a bottle of his wine from last year and poured 5 equal glasses and served them to his family. They all sat and talked for an hour before heading off to bed.

It was an easy conversation until AJ got to JR and Miranda – “So Dad, I’ve noticed you have been away quite a bit the last 2 days. Anything you care to share?” JR was less than amused – “AJ, you are skating on thin ice.”

AJ chuckled – “How so? You were around the house a lot more a couple of days ago than you have been the last two. Enquiring minds are curious as to what you have been up to.”

JR shook his head – “You really are a pain in the ass.” Scott acted as though he was in the dark – “Dad that may be the case but why are you so freaking testy.”

JR chuckled – “So your other half has not kept you up to date. Interesting.”

AJ was done dancing – “Your father is insinuating that I have been doing something that I should not be doing. To be clear, all I have done is make it possible for him to meet a lovely woman with whom I believed he would hit it off. My take on his absence is that indeed he did hit it off with her and is now playing like I’m the bad guy yet again.” “You did what? How…”

AJ was annoyed – “Don’t you dare play like you didn’t know full well that I intended to introduce the two of them. You knew from the moment the idea entered my head that they would be great together.”

Scott started laughing – “You get a little testy once in a while.” “You know what Scott Jonathan Reed; you keep it up and I’ll show you testy. Remember where your brother wound up when he was a shit to me?

So, Pa, what have you and Miranda been up to? Don’t for one second think your pain in my ass son didn’t know full well what was going on and that he did not participate after meeting her.”

JR half smiled – “I’m a gentleman, I don’t kiss and tell.”

Scott laughed openly – “Well there you have it, he has had his tongue in her mouth.” He leaned over and high-fived AJ. “I owe you 10 bucks.”

Nanny was rolling with laughter – “Scooter, don’t bet against Skeeter. He is very good about reading people.”

AJ shook his head – “Old woman, I had you set up with a great man and you refused to participate.”

Nanny winked at AJ – “Did I? Mr. Johnson and I have been seeing each other regularly for 2 years now.”

AJ chuckled – “I think it is time for bed. My Nanny has been lying to me and I’m not sure what to do with that.”

AJ got up, kissed Nanny and Evie goodnight, hugged his Pops and Pa. Scott was following him in the good night department – “We’ll see you all in the morning.”

The guys headed off, checking on the boys before retiring.

They showered together, brushed their teeth, and headed for bed. Scott was tired and rolled away from AJ and tried to pull his arms around him so they could cuddle/spoon but AJ was having none of that. He manhandled Scott onto his back and had his cock buried in his throat and two lubed fingers in his ass. Scott yelped at the speed with which AJ had him in his grasp but moaned out when AJ swallowed squeezing his cock to a full erection.

AJ was relentless in his pursuit of Scott’s baby batter. Scott was riding the waves as AJ brought him to the edge and then backed off over and over and over again. Scott finally could not take it anymore – “Taz, please dear God let me cum.” AJ doubled down and had Scott unloading more cum than AJ could keep up with. When Scott finally came down from his orgasm, AJ was licking his taint and sucking his balls and as he made his way to Scott’s mouth, he wrapped his arms under Scott’s knees, rolled him up, and entered his well-lubed ass.

Scott groaned as he was impaled and tasted himself on AJ’s lips. AJ bottomed out and pulled his face away from Scott, his eyes were filled with lust, passion, gratitude, and most of all love. Scott had tears leaking from his eyes – “Holy crap you are the most beautiful person I’ve ever known – it is awesome to see your eyes dancing and full of life again. I had heard from your family that when you are truly whole your eyes actually look like pools of water moving around. Make love to me, my Taz.”

AJ leaned in and kissed Scott deeply and they spent the next 30 minutes enjoying a slow, sensual and heartfelt love-making session. As they climaxed together, they expressed their love for each other and continued to kiss long after their orgasms subsided. They assumed their spoon positions and fell asleep almost immediately.

AJ woke at 6:30 and remained cuddled up to Scott, he pulled him a little tighter against his body and just breathed in his scent. He was almost immediately hard as a rock. As he lay there breathing in his other half, he did not notice that Scott was awake until he wiggled his ass against AJ’s cock, eliciting a groan of pleasure – “please slide that beautiful cock in my ass.”

Just as AJ bottomed out, the door flew open and the boys ran into the room and jumped on the bed – “Dada, Dada, Papa, Papa – wake up…” AJ flexed his cock in Scott’s ass, eliciting a moan from him. He cautiously rolled over and slipped out of Scott. They both hugged the boys and sent them on a mission to wake Mimi, Papi, Pawpaw, and Nanny up. They scooted out of the room, leaving the door open.

AJ and Scott heard their parents in the kitchen so they quickly made their way to the bathroom for a quick rinse and some clothes. The disappointment was obvious on their faces, but they did get a little touchy in as they got ready. AJ pulled out a gift box from his underwear drawer and handed it to Scott – “Merry Christmas Sam.”

Scott was caught off guard. The box was an odd size and he had no idea what was inside. AJ was getting antsy – “Just open it already.” Scott winked at AJ and opened the box. He found a black braided bracelet with sterling silver clasps and 4 engraved sterling silver bands engraved with ‘Taz’, ‘TTMABAAF’, ‘Conor’, and ‘Caleb’.