Chapter 12

Day 8 [Warning: fairly graphic lesbian sex toward the end of this chapter.]

"I'm exhausted!" Lindsay exclaimed. "I don't think I have ever walked so much in one day, ever."

"Me neither, but I had a great time."

The girls had gotten back to the B & B very early in the morning. Fortunately, Seamus had given them a copy of the key knowing they would. Lindsay and Mel had taken a day trip to the Kennedy Space Center. They took the tour and the walk around the museum grounds. It was quite a trip but they decided not to stay over at a local hotel, opting instead to drive back to St. Augustine. The girls were very tired but loving every minute of their adventure.

The girls stripped off their clothes then collapsed into a deep sleep.

 

*****

 

Brian was standing at the loft window looking out over his little portion of the world. Deciding to stay overnight then getting an early start back to the cottage the next day was a wise decision. The roads were still treacherous and Briana had the day off from school. Debbie had hinted at having to work the morning shift at the diner. Brian took the hint and had already decided to take his brood to breakfast before getting back on the road. Danny would bring JR and Gus. Brian assumed the word would get out via their little grapevine. Any available 'family' would surely be in attendance.

The loft was cool, even by Brian Kinney's standards, the thermostat kept intentionally low when no one was in residence. They had raised up the heat but it was still quite cool. Bree was thoroughly bundled in her thickest pajamas and covered in a quilt. Brian had checked on her. She was toasty warm.

"Bri?" Justin called out softly as he padded down the bedroom steps in sock clad feet, wearing one of Brian's sweatshirts and heavy sweatpants.

"Here."

"You okay?" Justin said as he kissed one cool bare shoulder.

"Yeah."

"Can't sleep?" Brian shrugged his shoulders. "What's wrong?" Justin asked gently, knowing not to push the older man too hard. After a while, Brian began to speak.

"A few weeks ago we were here together getting ready for your sister's wedding. Then I thought I was going to lose everything that mattered to me. I figured that I had finally pissed off God one too many times. I didn't deserve to be happy. Then I got a second chance."

Brian pulled Justin in close as he stared out the window. Justin hung on, wrapping his arms around Brian's waist, tucking himself under Brian's chin.

"I love you, Justin, you have to know that. Besides Gus and Bree, you are the most important person in my life, you have to know that." Brian tightened his hold, as his tears slipped down his face and onto Justin's golden mane.

"I know, Brian, I know," Justin whispered, holding onto his lover as tight as he could.

They stood at the window, locked in each other's arms, slightly swaying to music only they could hear. The swaying grew more pronounced until Brian placed Justin's arms into a classic dance hold then began to dance him around the loft. They danced their dance, not needing any music from the stereo. Their love was music enough.

When their dance was over, the lovers retired to bed, snuggling together as they drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

 

*****

 

"Well it's about fucking time you guys showed up! I thought you got lost in the snow," Debbie yelled above the diner noise. The boys plus one Princess Briana had just walked through the diner door. There was a light dusting of new snow on the ground.

"I just couldn't resist shoveling our way over here, Maw," Brian snarked, as he set Bree on a stool by the counter to begin the unbundling process. Debbie had a couple of mugs in one hand and a pot of coffee in the other. She put them on a table toward the back where Danny was sitting with Gus and JR.

"Got enough sweaters on, short stuff?" Gus asked as he came over to get his sister.

"Dada makes sure I'm warm," Bree said with her sunniest smile for her big brother.

"I know he does, Squirt. Sit with me?" Gus didn't always get the chance to spend time with his baby sister so he loved it when the opportunity arose. Bree's smile was just as bright as her daddy's.

Brian and Justin squeezed in with Danny, as Gus and Bree sat opposite with JR.

"How are the Moms doing?" Justin asked Gus.

"They're fine. They were going to the Kennedy Space Center yesterday and said they would probably call later today."

"How's the house?" Brian inquired with one raised brow. "Any new decorations we need to be aware of?" Brian said referring to the hole that Gus inadvertently put in the wall.

"The wall is fine. I patched it and I was able to find some matching paint. The girls won't know," Danny said as he sipped his coffee.

"Dada, can I have hot chocolate?" Bree asked as she pretended to peruse the menu. She liked looking at the pictures on the kids' menu.

Brian was about to say yes, but something made him hesitate. "Um, let me make sure it's okay with your Daddy," Brian said cautiously, looking at Justin. At home, hot cocoa was made with low sugar cocoa powder and milk. He knew the diner version of hot chocolate was a mix filled with sugar and hot water. Bree might be bouncing her way back to the cottage. Justin smiled at Brian; he appreciated Brian's effort.

"How about Daddy makes you the hot chocolate?" Justin asked his daughter.

"You will? Thank you, Daddy!" Bree was all smiles as Justin went behind the counter to 'make' Bree's hot chocolate which consisted of half the mix, adding lots of milk then putting in a couple of mini marshmallows. Bree was very happy.

"So, you ready to order?" Debbie asked, smacking her gum and taking the pencil out from behind her ear.

"Waffles!" Bree called out.

"Me too!" JR said, agreeing with Bree.

"Me three, Grandmaw!" Gus chimed.

"Three orders of waffles for my grandkids. And you, Sweetheart?" Debbie looked at Justin.

"The deluxe breakfast with..."

"Extra bacon, for his majesty to steal, I know. And you, dry whole wheat toast?" Debbie glared at Brian.

"Maybe I'll live it up a little today, Deb. Make it butter, on the side," Brian quipped.

"Will wonders never cease!" Debbie remarked as she went to put in their orders.

"Danny, the house, is it really okay?" Brian asked seriously. "John will be there tomorrow for his inspection and to finish up the repairs."

"So far, so good. The kitchen sink is really no different from what they had before. The shower knob is different but the girls expect that to be. And when we went into the basement to clean up, I couldn't tell that the furnace had been replaced. I think the girls won't realize anything is different until you're ready to tell them. Brian, I do recommend that you tell them. I don't like lying. Are you picking them up at the airport?"

Michael and Ben had entered the diner, sitting at the adjoining booth. JR had wiggled out from next to Gus and Bree to sit with them.

"I'm going to get them," Michael said from the other booth. "Brian, I can tell them what happened. I don't think Melanie will yell at me."

Just then Debbie came in with an armful of dishes and began to distribute breakfast. The family became quiet as breakfast was consumed. Debbie refilled coffee mugs and water glasses then sat at Michael's table with her own coffee.

"I think you're right, honey. Brian shouldn't have to bear the brunt of Melanie's wrath just because a few things broke down and he got them fixed. It's not fair. I just don't understand why Melanie still harbors all those bad feelings toward him," Debbie said sadly.

"I don't know either," Michael said quietly. JR and Ben looked on.

"Daddy, is it because I like Uncle Brian?" JR asked. She had heard some of the comments her mother had made about Brian in the past.

"No, baby, your mother and Brian have never gotten along, way before you were a twinkle in my eye. Don't worry; your Uncle Brian always lands on his feet," Michael said with confidence.

"Michael, it is about time those two buried the hatchet and preferably not in each other," Ben said reasonably.

"Ben's right, honey. One day those two will get their heads out of their asses and realize life's too short to carry on this way. They'll fix it," Debbie said wisely as breakfast continued.

 

*****

 

"Brian, it's time to go home. Bree still has her assignment to complete for tomorrow," Justin said in a practical tone. Brian nodded in agreement as they slid out of the booth.

Briana was standing on the seat as Brian rebundled her to his satisfaction. She and JR hugged then Gus picked her up to swing her around, much to Bree's delight.

"You be good for the Dads, short stuff, and I'll call you later in the week," Gus said as he kissed her cheek.

"I be good, Gus!" Bree promised as she kissed her big brother. Justin took her as Gus said goodbye to his father.

"See ya, Pop!" Gus hugged Brian.

"See ya, Sonny Boy, and no more extra orifices in the house, okay?" Gus snorted then snickered as Debbie cuffed Brian on the head.

"Ow, Maw, what did I do now?" Brian griped.

"No talk of orifices; he's too young!" Debbie warned Brian then gave him a kiss as well as Justin and Bree.

"You take good care of your dads, Briana."

"I will, Gamma Deb," Bree answered.

"And you, behave yourself." Debbie gave Gus a kiss then his own cuff to the head.

"Ow, Grand Maw!" This time Brian snickered. "I'll behave, I promise."

"See that you do. I have spies everywhere."

Danny, Gus and JR turned left out of the diner heading for Danny's car. Bree with her dads turned right.

"Oh no!" Bree cried out, then, "GUUUUSSSSSS!" she screeched, startling her dads, Gus and anyone else out on Liberty Avenue that morning. Gus scrambled back to his sister and squatted down in front of her. Holding her tiny shoulders in each hand, he confronted her.

"Bree, what's wrong?" Gus asked panting away.

"Nuthin, I forget to give you something."

"What?" Bree reached into her mini messenger bag to pull out the card she made.

"For you!" Bree said as she handed Gus the now wrinkled paper. She batted her eyelashes then looked up at him with the biggest violet blue eyes known to man.

Gus took the card, opened it and then examined the rainbow.

"Aw, Squirt, it's beautiful; thank you," Gus emotionally exclaimed as he scooped up his sister in his arms, proceeding to hug her little bundled up body. "I love you, short stuff."

"Love you, Gus," Briana mumbled into his scarf.

The Dads watched for a moment then Brian, in a most un-studly but highly sappy and fatherly way, joined the hug. Not wanting to be left out, Justin joined in on the fun and display of love on Liberty.

"Squished, Daddy," Bree's little voice filtered up from the coats and scarves.

"Huh?" Justin's head popped up.

"I'm squished, Daddy."

"Oh." The Dads began to peel themselves out of the huddle then Gus set his sister down on the sidewalk.

"See ya!" the family chimed loudly, then left, each to their homes.

 

*****

 

"Mmm, what time is it?" Melanie murmured as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes. She had felt Lindsay stir next to her.

"After four, I think."

"In the afternoon?"

"Yes, we slept most of the day away. My feet are very grateful," Lindsay stated, referring to all the sightseeing they did the previous day at the Space Center.

"Mine too." Just then dual stomachs rumbled in protest. The girls burst out into giggles.

"We should get up," Lindsay said reasonably.

"I agree. And I need a shower. We haven't shared a shower in ages. Want to give it a try? I think this shower is big enough," Melanie said hopefully. Up until their vacation the girls hadn't done a lot of things together as they once did.

"Let's go." Lindsay took Mel's hand as she headed for the bathroom.

Their shower started out like any other shower, washing themselves down under the invigorating warm spray. Then Melanie took the cloth from Lindsay's hand and began feathering her face with kisses. Mel's fingers gently caressed and probed Lindsay's body, touching all the spots that drove her wife mad with passion. Lindsay's body responded, remembering what it was like to be loved.

They kissed as one of Mel's hands massaged Lindsay's breast then traveled south to that spot between Lindsay's legs. Melanie instinctively knew how much pressure to apply as she rubbed and thrust with her fingers. She continued to kiss her mate as her other hand twisted and tugged on a nipple. Lindsay's body was awash in sensation, and very grateful for the tiled wall behind her giving her support. She began thrusting against the fingers buried deep inside her. Lindsay came with a loud moan.

Lindsay knew that Melanie enjoyed a different way of lovemaking although having several things in common. Being penetrated was not one of them. Melanie loved more of an oral approach.

Lindsay kissed Melanie deeply, letting her hands roam freely to the pert breasts, pinching both nipples simultaneously. She lowered her head to suck on one breast while massaging the other. Lindsay then lowered herself to the shower floor to let her tongue do all the work. She licked and sucked, lapping at the engorged clit driving Melanie crazy, spreading her legs wider to allow Lindsay more access.

After a while, Lindsay maneuvered Melanie around to face the wall. She knew that this was Mel's secret passion. Gently parting Mel's ass Lindsay buried her tongue into the tight orifice; Mel moaned her delight. When she was ready to come, Melanie turned in Lindsay's grasp. Lindsay sucked on Mel's clit until she felt Melanie shudder with her orgasm. The girls held onto each other tightly as the warm water sluiced down over them, cooling their overheated bodies.

Lindsay's fears melted away.

 

*****

 

"Lindz, I want to ask you something but I don't want you to get angry." They were getting dressed so they could go have dinner.

"Go on."

"The guys, Brian and Justin, they have sex all the time, don't they?"

"No, not all the time; they do have to work, you know."

"I know but you know what I mean. They're at it as much as possible."

"You're right but it's not just sex. Mel, they love each other, they like to express it and they don't always express it in words. Brian needs to show Justin."

"Often."

"And what's wrong with that? What's wrong with showing the one person you love most in the whole world that you DO love them. And find them desirable. Brian loves Justin. He'd do anything for Justin. And he desires Justin."

"Is it really that simple?"

"Yes, I think it is. They've gotten over the age thing, although I know it still bothers Brian sometimes. He thinks he'll get old and Justin won't love him."

"Justin is the most loyal person on the planet and he's so in love with Brian. Nothing will ever change that, even I know that."

"You're right, of course, but sometimes Brian is still a little insecure."

"I don't think he'll ever get over being insecure."

"Why do you say that?"

"It's how we grew up."

"But your background is so different from his."

"But not what we got from it. His parents never really accepted him, almost hated him for most of his life."

"Until recently."

"Yes, and I'm happy for him and Joan. I'm not blind, Lindz. I know all those substitute mothers in his life can never make up for the hole Joan left in Brian's heart. And it was a miracle when they came to an understanding. My parents, hell, even your parents to this day still don't accept us, don't acknowledge our children."

"Thank God for Debbie and Danny."

"Yes, and Joan because she loves Gus. He visits her after school sometimes."

"I didn't think you knew."

"I found out not too long ago. Lindz, maybe I get so angry about Brian because we do have a lot in common and he seems to have risen above it."

"But so have you, Mel. You're successful, beautiful and have a family, a home, just like Brian."

"It's not the same."

"Why?"

"I don't love like Brian. You're right; he does put his family first. He even puts his Kinnetik family first before his own needs. You remember that one account that was giving Cynthia a difficult time?"

"Yes, the man was a bigot."

"And Brian showed him the door then worked his butt off to secure other accounts to compensate. I'm ashamed to say I wouldn't have been so quick to kick the client out. My point is that I always find myself competing with Brian even when I don't have to. I even competed with him to get you."

"Oh Mel, you can't mean that."

"Yes, I do. I know he holds a special place in your heart that I can't touch."

"And it bothers you." Melanie nodded. "I wish I could change that but Brian is very special to me."

"I realize that and I don't want you to have to change a thing. You love him differently than the way you love me. I know that now."

"Melanie, he's my best friend and the father of our son. I will always love him. But I'm in love with you. Brian Kinney can't compete."

The girls hugged and kissed but stopped before it could go any further. They needed to eat and to digest what they had just learned. Their stomachs announced themselves again so the girls went out in search of dinner.


 

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