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A Soldier's Christmas Part 1

"You know we are going to be late if you don't speed up." Dr. Tobias Miller complained." Is it my fault the flight was delayed? It's fucking snowing out. I can't help that I am use to the tropical rains of Florida. Might I also remind you that I didn't want to come on this trip?" Dr. Yanis Welters answered in an irritated tone." I know but you are my best friend and you know how much I want to get close to Ben. It's his annual ski weekend and I couldn't say no when he finally asked me to be his date for the weekend." Tobias answered."Yes but you owe me for this one. I am going to be the only single one at this couples retreat. Tell me again why I had to be drug along to the Arctic Circle?" Yanis asked trying to pay attention to the road. "It is not the Arctic Circle. It is Vale, Co. and you are coming to help me win Ben once and for all." Tobias said as the phone rang.

"Yes, Ben we are almost there. The Gps says only 5 more miles." Tobias said as he answered on the first ring."I am glad you made it. I was beginning to think I was going to have to host this dinner alone." Ben Ables answered." We got delayed because of the snow and if I can get my friend here to speed up we will be there sometime tonight." Tobias said more to Yanis than to Ben." Ben we will be there as soon as we can. Toby has to hang up now before I wreck the fucking car." Yanis called out as he noticed a large object laying in the road ahead and applied the brakes causing the car to slightly slide on the wet snowy road."Ben I have to hang up. Yanis is trying to kill us." Toby said as he hung up and grabbed the wheel and jerked it just in time to save them from hitting whatever was in the road.

"What the fuck are you doing? You could have killed us." Yanis said in protest." I could have killed us. You almost wrecked the rental." Toby said as he was the first to jump out to see what they had avoided hitting." Holy shit, it's a person." Yanis said running over to brush the fallen snow from the body lying in front of them. "He is still alive but barely. Help me get him into the car. We will take him to the rental house. You sit in back and try to warm him up the best that you can." Toby commanded." Please hurry, I really don't know if this poor guy is going to make it. He is starting to turn blue around the lips." Yanis called out to Toby who was now driving as quickly as possible."Take off his clothes. We have to try and get his body temperature up. We are all most there." Toby said as he could see it was the next road on the left according to the Gps.

Yanis did as he was instructed and removed the man's wet coat, shirt and pants and began trying to rub the circulation into the limp body." Ben, get as many blankets as you can and turn on the shower to hot. We have an injured man with us who is going into the hyperthermia. We will be there in 3 minutes." Toby said into the phone as if he were giving orders to one of his nurses." What did you say?" Ben asked confused." I don't have time to explain. We will be there in less than two minutes. Just do what I asked and meet us outside with the blankets." Toby said in a calm Doctor voice." I can't feel his pulse. He has stopped breathing." Yanis cried from the back seat. "Yanis, you have to calm down. Lay him down in the back seat flat and give him two short quick breaths into his mouth. Hurry up." Toby said as he rounded the corner to the ski house Ben had rented. Yanis did as he was instructed." It worked he is breathing again but it is very shallow." Yanis informed him." Good, we are here." Toby said as he drove up the long drive way to the front of the house.

Ben and his friends were standing outside waiting on them with the blankets." Hurry everyone we have to get him inside and warm as soon as possible." Toby said jumping out with the car still running to open the driver side passenger door. The boys all gently lifted the man out of the car and carried him into the house and the bathroom that had the shower running. Toby didn't even think twice. He jumped into the stall with them man clothes and all. He just held him in his arms and tried to make the water hit him all over his body. The shower was one of those that had a tub attached. Yanis turned the stopper on and help hold this badly beaten man up. His color was coming back. He went from blue to a nice rosy pink. The boys were hanging outside the bathroom door looking on this scene.

"Is he going to be alright?" Ben asked finally out of concern." Yes I think we have saved him. We just need to clean him up and dry him off and keep him warm. Why don't you guys go and have dinner. Yanis and I can handle the rest. I am sorry for bringing drama to your party." Toby said apologetically."No need for sorry. I am just glad you guys were able to save him. It must have been fate that made you run late." Ben answered as he and the other guests left the hallway to allow Toby to do his work." He is right. It was fate. We were running late for a reason. Do you think we should call for an ambulance? Does he need to be in the hospital?" Yanis asked as they cleaned him up and dried the unconscious man off." Honestly we are 20 miles in the middle of nowhere. I think we should just bundle him up and see if he wakes up in the morning. Nothing appears to be broken. His ribs are badly bruised and the cuts on this body look as if he jumped out of a moving car. It may explain why we found him in the middle of the road." Toby explained as he began giving him an examination.

"It's a good thing you are the Chief of Staff at Miami General." Yanis said as they carried him into the room that Ben had indicated was Yanis for the week." Yes but there are other qualified doctors here as well." Toby reminded him."Yes but you are by far the best. I will stay with him. You need to go and join the rest of the guys. If he wakes up I will come and find you." Yanis offered as they put the man into the bed." Alright, I will bring you some food in a little while. Just keep him bundled up and quiet. You know you saved his life in the car. If you hadn't given him mouth to mouth, he would have died." Toby said as he gave Yanis a much needed hug." I was really scared he was going to die. I am not a medical Doctor like you, although I do play one on TV sometimes." Yanis joked trying to lighten the mood." I need to change out of these wet clothes and then I will bring you a drink." Toby said leaving his friend and the man they had found alone.

It was then that Yanis had his first opportunity to really check this guy out. He sat next to him on the edge of the bed and just stared at his badly bruised face." Who did this to you?" Yanis asked himself as he brushed the tuff of hair that had fallen in his face. The man lying in his bed had the most beautiful face despite the cuts and bruised, dark hair and even a dimple in his chin. It was if he was looking at angel fallen from heaven. The man was in his early 20's definitely worked out from what he could remember of his body before they wrapped him up. "I wonder what color his eyes are." Yanis thought as Toby came back into the room with a plate of food and a glass of Jack on the rocks." Thanks for the drink but with all the excitement. I think that I have lost my appetite for the moment." Yanis said as he took the drink and took a large sip of it." Well we didn't find any ID. He was probably robbed or something. Did you do you magic yet?" Toby asked." How many fucking times do I have to tell you? I am not a witch. I do not do magic. I am a psychic there is a big difference." Yanis said in a pissed off voice trying not to yell and wake up their new friend." You know what I mean and I know you are not a witch. It was a joke, relax." Toby said trying to calm him down.

"I hate it when you make the witch jokes. You know how hard I have had to fight to get people to understand the difference and to answer your question. I have not had time to scan him. I don't really think I am in the right state of mind to get a clear message." Yanis explained." Why don't you eat a little of the food. It is your favorite, Rib eye." Toby said holding the plate out again." Maybe I will in a little while. I think I am just going to sit here and relax and drink my drink. I will attempt to scan him when I feel my energy come back to me. I will let you know." Yanis replied calmly.

"You are missing a great party but someone needs to sit with him and Ben has already given me one hell of welcome." Toby said with a satisfied look on his face."Please I am trying very hard to block what is going on in your twisted little mind. Now go and join everyone else and tell Ben not to wear you out to bad in case I need you." Yanis said dismissing him." Oh I am the one who is going to wear him out. He is talking about getting up at 5:00 a.m. to go skiing." Toby said informing him of the plan." Have fun with that. I don't ski and besides someone has to stay with our friend here at least until we can get him to a hospital. I noticed the snow is really coming down out there." Yanis said as he pointed towards the window where the snow was falling in big chunks." The roads are already closed. Luckily we have snow mobiles to get to the slopes." Toby answered.

"I am going to kill you for dragging me here. Now at least I have something to do. Go have fun with your Ben and I really do hope that you are able to get him to move in with you. I know he is in love with you but is just afraid after the last psycho ex-boyfriend." Yanis said to reassure him." This is why you are my best friend. I knew I hung out with you for a reason." Toby said happily giving him a friendly kiss on the cheek as he left again.

Yanis just sat there finishing his drink and trying to refocus his energies. It wasn't ever day that he saves a man's life. He had almost finished his glass of Jack when there was a slight knock at the door. It was Ben with his luggage in one hand and fresh glass of Jack in the other." I told Toby that I would bring this into you." Ben said sweetly handing him the glass of Jack." Thank you, but I could have gotten my luggage." Yanis said standing up to drag the suitcase to the other side of the room."I wanted to come and check on you. How is our friend?" He asked."No change he is still sleeping." Yanis replied." You know I am really glad that you came. I have wanted a chance to speak to you for months but something always gets in the way." He said pulling up another chair from the desk.

"It might be a conflict of interest for me to give you advice considering you are dating my best friend." Yanis said retaking his seat." I didn't mean for a consultation. I just meant I wanted a chance to be your friend. You mean so much to Toby and I want to have the same relationship with him as you do. I really do love him." Ben confessed." I know you do but you just have to stop playing this game of bringing him close and then pushing him away. It is making him and honestly me crazy. I know you have been hurt in ever relationship you have been in but I can promise you Toby is not going to hurt you. Just trust me. You know he came here with the intention of asking you to move in with him. What are you going to say?" Yanis asked taking his hand."I'm not sure yet. I want to but I like you said I am afraid of being hurt. I just can't allow myself to be hurt again." Ben said with his head down.

"Ben you are a brilliant Psychologist. What would you tell one of your patients if they were in the same situation? You would tell them that you aren't going to know for sure how something is going to work out unless you try. Ben please, just try to be open. I know it is hard but I know within my heart that you and Toby are going to be very happy together. If I didn't believe that, believe me I wouldn't be here. I could think of a million places I would rather be than the Arctic Circle freezing my ass off. I hate fucking cold weather." Yanis said with a laugh.

"Toby has already told us all. I really do appreciate you coming. This trip wouldn't be the same without you and I promise it's not all about skiing. We do have a hot tub out back and the fireplace in the living is just beautiful." Ben said squeezing his hand."Ben you are so sweet and I can tell this house is wonderful. I am sure that at some point our friend is going to wake up and I will get to see it. Now I think you had better go and join the rest of the guys. It would be rude to ignore your guests."Yanis suggested." You are my guest too. Why don't you go and take a nice hot shower. I will sit with our friend." Ben offered."It really would be great to get cleaned up. I won't take too long if you don't mind." Yanis said jumping up and going to his suitcase to retrieve his night wear." Take as long as you need. Toby is just talking shop with the boys comparing war stories of the E.R." Ben said with another slight laugh.

"Oh it sounds like another boring evening. I have tried to tell Toby to chill out the Doctor crap. I hope that you will be able to get through to him. He is on fucking vacation. Tell him I said it just like that." Yanis said as he went to take a much needed shower. It was his times in the shower that he got his best visions. Maybe it was the relaxing water cascading down his back or the fact that he finally had peace of mind. It was at the end of the shower that Yanis felt the presence in the room with him for the first time."I don't know who you are but the others should have told you I have a rule about talking to spirits while I am in the shower." He called out." I am not dead yet so the rule doesn't apply to me the spirit of the woman answered back."Oh you are one of the ones in the limbo state? I have only seen you guys in my visions. Do you mind if I get dried off and put a towel on before we continue our chat." He called out as the spirit disappeared.

No sooner had he wrapped the towel around him then the middle aged, 50 something woman appeared again."That is my Son is your bed. Thank you for saving him." She began the conversation." It would be nice to at least know his name. It seems he was robbed of his wallet." Yanis explained." I know all about it. There was nothing I could do but sit there and watch those men beat him and leave him for dead. His name is Marcus Stephens, First Sergeant Marcus Stephens of the 301 airborne divisions. He was on his way to see me. He just got back from Afghanistan yesterday. Marcus doesn't even know I am sick. I have kept it from him. Now he will be all alone for Christmas." The woman began to cry." I promise you I will do everything in my power to see that he has the best Christmas possible. Is there something you want me to tell him for you." Yanis asked as the spirit began to disappear."Just tell him I love him and how proud I am of him. Thank you. Now I can rest in peace." The spirit said as she finally disappeared into the Universe.

Yanis hurriedly dressed and went back into the bedroom where he was staying."I am glad that you finally decided to join us." Toby said as he walked into the room."I am glad you finally decided to stop talking medicine long enough to spend some time with your boyfriend." Yanis fired back."Hey what's wrong, did you have another of your visions." Toby asked as he could see the drained looked in Yanis's eyes. "Ben, would you mind leaving us alone for a moment? I really need to speak to Toby in private." Yanis requested kindly."Sure no problem, I am going to put on my suit for the hot tub. I will be out there when you finish." He said giving Toby a quick kiss as he left the room.

"You did have a vision then." Toby said as he and Yanis sat down." Well it was more like a visit. You know how I always talk about the people who are getting ready to die and how they leave their bodies sometimes ahead of time." Yanis asked."Yes you talk about it as if they are in limbo between life and death."Yes, well I had a visit from one of those spirits in the bathroom. It was Marcus's mother, the man lying in my bed. She wanted to thank me for saving his life. Our sleeping friend is a First Sergeant in the 301 Airborne Divisions. He was on his way to see his mother when he was attacked and left for dead. I didn't get all the details but let's just say by the time he recovers his mother will be dead."Yanis explained what he knew.

"Wow that is so sad. How was he attacked? How did he end up in the middle of the road?" Toby asked." I am not sure but I am about to find out." Yanis said as he gently unwrapped, Marcus's right hand from being bundled up and taking it in his."I can see him at the rental car counter at the Denver airport. His flight had been delayed and the rental car company gave his car to someone else. There were no other cars available. He was standing out in front of the airport when 3 guys whom he had spoke to on the plane pulled up." Hey Sarg, do you want to ride with us." One of the men asked." Are you sure there is room?" Marcus asked." Yes I will sit in the back." He said jumping out and making room in the front for him.

"I really appreciate the ride. I wasn't sure how I was going to get home." He said friendly."It's no problem. My Brother is in the Navy. It is our pleasure to help a Service Man in need." The driver said smiling. Everything was going great until the talk turned to woman and how he must need to get laid after being in the middle of the desert for so long. It was typical innocent guy talk. The kind you would expect from a bunch of straight guys bent on impressing each other with their conquests. Marcus listened to the bullshit for hours and finally turned to them."Who said I am into to women? You just assume because I am in the military that I like women." Marcus said as a matter of fact."What you are one of those faggots?" The driver commented angrily.

Marcus was only less than 15 minutes from his destination when he made the statement of fact. He figured the worst that could happen was they would drop him off by the side of the road and he would have to walk the rest of the way. He had no idea what was going to transpire next. The two in the back seat without warning began the attack. The one behind him grabbed him by the throat choking him while his friend came over the seat and began the assault. It was a coward's way to fight. The driver stopped the car in the middle of the road and got out and pulled Marcus from the car. The men then took turns punching and kicking him until he fell unconscious. Marcus had no way to defend himself. It all happened in a matter of a few minutes."What are we going to do with him?" One of the passengers asked."We are going to leave the stupid faggot right where he is. Maybe someone will run over his sick ass. One less faggot the world has to deal with." He said as he reached down and stole his dog tags and wallet. They then got back in the car and Marcus was left bleeding in the middle of the road.

"Oh my God that is the worst story I have ever heard." Toby said with tears in his eyes as Yanis was relaying his vision of the events."Get me my pad of paper from my bag. We are going to get these bastards." He said to Toby." How are we going to do that?" Toby asked." I can see where they are staying. I also have the number for Marcus's commanding officer. I am sure that if you call him. He will know how to handle the situation." Yanis said as he wrote down the names and description of the men involved."Why do I have to call him?" Toby asked as Yanis handed him the paper." You are his Doctor. Just tell him that he came to long enough to give you the information. If I tell him that I am a psychic and saw it in a vision then he will just hang up and these assholes will get away." Yanis said as he handed Toby his phone.

"Yanis are you sure about this?" He asked."Toby when have you known me every to be wrong. I am as sure about this as I was last month in your office when I diagnosed your patients without even seeing them. Now just dial the fucking number and quit arguing with me. We haven't got a moment to lose. They are spending Marcus's money at the bar connected to the motel as we speak. The roads are closed for now but it will only be a few hours before these guys are back on the road. Now dial the fucking number." Yanis said getting pissed at his friend.

Toby did as he was instructed and called Marcus's commanding officer. After a few minutes of introductions and the relay of the events it was settled."Are you sure that Sergeant Stephens is going to be alright. Do you need me to send a helicopter to pick him up?"The Commander offered." No he will be fine. The injuries were minor. He is probably just sleeping off the trauma of the events."Toby replied."We will send someone out as soon as the roads are clear to check on him. Thank you so much for calling me. I am going to contact the local authorities and send some guys from the base to take care of these guys. Do you know that Sergeant Stephens is a war hero? He received a Purple Heart for bravery during his last tour. These guys have no idea who they fucked with." The Commander informed him as he hung up.

"It seems that you saved a war hero." Toby commented after handing the phone back to Yanis."I figured as much. Marcus is a brave guy. I saw too much of the events of his life. I need another drink. Do you mind getting it for me? I am feeling a little drained." Yanis said leaning back in the chair and closing his eyes."I will be back in a few minutes. I am going to let everyone know what has happened. Just rest now. I am sorry for doubting you. Even though I have seen you at work, it is the scientists in me that can't believe in what I can't explain."Toby said as he picked up the empty glass from the table."I understand. I am sorry for getting pissed but sometimes my friend is frustrating as hell to be me. I wish I could have made the call but like I said the Commander would have just hung up on me. I am glad you were here." Yanis said with a smile.

"I am glad you are here. Ben has agreed to move in with me. He told me when you were in the shower. I don't know what you said to him but thank you." Toby said as he left the room. Yanis fell asleep sitting next to the bed. He woke up hearing Marcus moaning slightly."Where am I?" He struggled to say."You are safe now. Don't try to talk. You are safe now." Yanis said as he took Marcus's hand to comfort him."I am so cold."He managed to say."I know you are. I will go and get my friend and see what we can do to help you." Yanis said as he stood up to go and get Toby."No don't leave me." Marcus said as he struggled to grab Yanis's hand and pull him over to the bed."Alright, just relax. You have been through a lot today. I don't want you to get upset." Yanis said as he sat on the edge of the bed and stroked his hair to comfort him.

"I see our hero is awake."Toby said finally coming back with the drink he had promised."Yes and he says he is still cold. What are we going to do for him?" Yanis asked as he reached for the glass."Do you think you can drink something?" Toby said taking Marcus's wrist and checking his pulse."Yes, I am just so weak." He whispered the answer."Give him some of you Jack. It's not the best way to warm him up but it will help him to relax. His pulse is racing at the moment." Toby said with a smile. Toby lifted Marcus's head slightly and Yanis held the glass up to his lips and allowed him to take sips of his drink."You had us really scared for awhile there. You even stopped breathing. If it weren't for my friend here, you wouldn't have made it." Toby offered.

Marcus finished half the glass."Thank you both. I don't know who you are but as far as I am concerned you both are angels." Marcus said finally."We only did what needed to be done. Toby called your Commander and he assured him that the men responsible will be captured." Yanis said as he sat back in the chair."How did you know what happened? I can't even remember all the events myself."Marcus asked in surprise."Let's just say my friend Yanis has a way to get information that most people can't. I'll let him explain. I am going to see if we can't get more heat in here." Toby said as he patted Yanis on the shoulder as he left the room.

"Tell me, how did you know who to call?" Marcus said in a tired voice." I will explain it all tomorrow. Now I want you to go back to sleep. You took quite a beating and you need to regain your strength. I am going to check on the heating in here and see if we don't have a heating blanket. I will be back to check on you in a little while." Yanis said as he patted Marcus's hand and prepared to leave."No please don't go. I am really afraid that something might happen to me if you do." Marcus pleaded and tears began to flow down his cheeks."Ok I will stay with you. I won't leave you. Just please don't be upset." Yanis said as he compassionately wiped the tears from Marcus's face.

Yanis sat there and just stared into his beautiful blue eyes until they finally closed and his breathing got heavier. He slowly and quietly got out of bed and snuck out of the room to finally join the others." I can't stay but a minute. Marcus begged me not to leave him." Yanis explained as he entered the living room." You know you are simply amazing. You have spent the last 6 hours watching over a stranger. I just got a call from the Commander. The men who did this are in custody. It seems the local reservists took matters into their own hands. The entire battalion of the armory showed up in their Hummers and took custody of the men even before the local Sheriff's could get there." Toby said getting up to get Yanis a drink.

"Damn that was fast. I expected them to get caught but in 45 minutes. This must be a new record. If only our guys could capture the terrorists that fast."Yanis said taking a seat."Well they would if they had you working for them to give them the intelligence as to their exact location." Ben said with a laugh."Hey I am not on display for everyone. I solve a lot of kidnappings but never take the credit. This was a special case. So let's change the subject besides I need to get back in there in case he wakes up. Ben, you are the one who gets to tell him about his mother. You are the professional. I think we should tell him as soon as possible. There is still time for him to get to the hospital and say goodbye to her. I am sure that if she were already dead I would have seen her spirit by now." Yanis said standing up after finishing his drink.

"We turned the heat up as far as it will go. I looked for an electric blanket and the house doesn't have one. I think the best way to keep him warm is natural body heat. You should strip down to your underwear and climb into bed with him. Your warm body should help to warm him up." Toby said with a big smile." Is that you medical opinion or are you just playing match maker." Yanis said seriously."It is my professional opinion. He is hot. I saw his big blue eyes. I know you have a thing for dark hair and blue eyes." Toby said smiling again."I am not into one night stands and besides that I barely noticed. I am not a creep who would take advance of a guy who hardly knows what day it is." Yanis said starring at the two of them intently."I know but you never know this might be the one. Look at all the two of you have gone through already."Toby offered."I am not going to think about that right now. I just want him well enough to travel to the hospital. I hope those military guys get here early. The fucking snow is not stopping. It only seems to be getting worse." Yanis said as he walked down the hallway to his bedroom. He could hear the slight moan as he approached the doorway. Marcus was sitting on the edge of the bed struggling to get up.

"Hey what are you doing? You need to be in bed resting."Yanis said running over to him."I really have to go to the bathroom. Can you help me?" He requested with a plea in his eyes."Yes but take it slow."Yanis said as he gently put his arm around his waist and led him the short distance down the hallway."I'm afraid I can't stand on my own." He said as Yanis walked him over to the toilet."Its ok I won't look. I can't pee in front of an audience." Yanis said as he held him up but closed his eyes."You know you are my new best friend."Marcus said as Yanis led him back to the bed."Well we will see how you feel in the morning. My friend is a doctor and said I should sleep with you tonight. He said the body heat would keep you warm. Do you have any objections?" Yanis asked as he started to tuck Marcus in."No not at all. It is a true fact. We learned about it in my military training. I just hope you don't mind. We barely know each other." Marcus said as he managed to smile.

"I am not into one night stands but since sex won't be involved and it is necessary. I am willing to do anything to get you well." Yanis said as he removed his cloths and turned off the light and crawled into the other side of the bed."You know I am gay right?" Marcus asked out of concern."You are among friends here. We are all gay." Yanis stated as he pulled Marcus into his arms." Really how many are here?" Marcus asked in surprise there are four couples and myself. It is my friend Toby's boyfriends retreat. I am the lone man out. I came along to offer Toby support." Yanis whispered."You really are an amazing guy." Marcus said before drifting off to sleep." So are you." Yanis said under his breath."I can't fall in love with you."Yanis kept repeating in his mind as he felt so good just holding Marcus in his arms as he drifted off to sleep.

They both woke up to the sound of heavy trucks pulling up outside. The sun was shining and the snow had stopped."I guess that must be your guys coming to check on you."Yanis said as he sat up in bed."Thank you so much for everything you did for me last night. I owe you my life." Marcus said as he struggled to sit up as well."I did what needed to be done. How are you feeling this morning?"Yanis asked humbly."I feel like I have had the hell beat out of me but I will survive." He said as he leaned over to kiss Yanis cheek."I'm glad. I was really worried about you for a few minutes. I am going to go and see if the boys washed your clothes. Do you want some coffee?" Yanis asked a little embarrassed by the affectionate kiss on the cheek."Yes that would be nice. Hey I am serious, I owe you my life. Thank you again." He said with another killer smile.

"Well our Hero is awake. Do we have clothes for him to wear?" Yanis asked as he entered the kitchen." I am afraid the clothes Marcus had on are covered in blood still." Ben said pointing over to the folded items on the counter."Well at least his comrades are out front. Maybe they will have some he can borrow. I'm afraid that none of the clothes we have will fit him."Yanis said as he poured two cups of coffee."I had better make some more coffee. It seems like the whole army is out front. I'm sure that our friends will be happy to wake up to all the guys in uniform." Toby said with a huge smile."I am sure but tell them to chill. I don't want to embarrass our guest by our friend's inappropriate behavior."Yanis warned as he poured a little cream in each cup.

"Oh you know you have a thing for guys in uniform. It's one of the reasons your brother-in-law won't take you on base anymore. You are too distracting to the men." Toby teased."I told you before nothing is going to happen between Marcus and me." Yanis said as they were interrupted by the door bell ringing."Saved by the bell, as you always say have an open mind and open heart." Toby said as he brushed past him to go to answer the door."Will you please get your boyfriend under control? He is starting to piss me off." Yanis said as he prepared to take the coffee to Marcus."You and I both know that once Toby gets something in his head it is impossible to control him." Ben said with his hands in the air."Whatever, I need to take this coffee to Marcus." Yanis said in a huff as he walked down the hall to the bedroom.

"Good morning again, I am sorry but the clothes you had on are covered in blood. I am hoping that your friends out front will have some for you." Yanis said as he handed the coffee to Marcus."It's ok. I am sure that I will manage besides there are worse things than being in my underwear in a room with a hot guy like you." Marcus stated flirteous."I really think you have spent too much time in the desert. Maybe you are still suffering from shock." Yanis said with a slight smile as he sat down across from him and sipped on his coffee." I am serious. You are beautiful. I couldn't image a guy like you existed. You are compassionate and beautiful a deadly combination."Marcus said staring into Yanis eyes. The military guys were at the door before he could respond.

"Private First Class Wallis reporting Sir, How are you feeling Sergeant?" The man said with a salute."At ease soldier, I feel alright considering the circumstances."Marcus replied with a salute of his own."We got the men sir, who did this to you."Private Wallis said with another salute." I am very happy to hear that. Were you able to retrieve my bag?"He asked."Yes sir, but all of your civilian clothes were already gone. The only things are your dress and field uniform. We were also able to retrieve your wallet with all the money still inside." He said as he pulled it out of his pocket."Great work, private, you will have to thank the men for me." He said smiling.

"Yes sir, once you are dressed we have been ordered to take you to the hospital to get checked out. We have the transport vehicles out front waiting. All the men worked all night clearing the roads to get up here. We would have been here sooner but the snow kept us pretty busy, sir." The private said as one of the other guys brought in his bag." We never leave a man down, sir." The private who brought the bag in said with a salute."Thank you men for all your hard work, you are dismissed. I will be outside in a few minutes." Marcus said obliviously deeply touched.

"Are they always like that?"Yanis asked as he helped him pull out his field uniform and start to get dressed."He is right. We never leave a man down. It's our Motto. I am just shocked that all these men would work all night to help just one guy." Marcus said as he struggled to button his pants."Let me. You are a Hero. You were awarded the Purple Heart for bravery. You of all people deserve to be looked after."Yanis said as he knelt down to button his pants and help tie his boots."You seem to know your way around a uniform."Marcus teased when he was finished."Let's just say I am more use to taking one off than helping to put one on." Yanis said as he stood up to help him button up his shirt."Oh really, I like the thought of that." Marcus said with a sexy smile."Why don't you finish your coffee, I have to go speak to my friend Ben about something. I am sure my other friends are having the time of their lives entertaining the troops out there." Yanis said as he felt his face turn red hot with embarrassment.

"Hey I didn't mean to offend you. It's just that you are so damn hot. I can't help it." Marcus said sweetly."I think you are hot too for the record but I really think your judgment is being affected. We will see how you feel when we get you back to the real world." Yanis said as he prepared to leave."Hey wait a minute."Marcus said gentle grabbing him by the hand and pulling him towards him."What do you need something?" Yanis asked out of concern." I want to give you this." Marcus said leaning his head down to passionately kiss him."Wow, what was that for?" Yanis responded after they finished."That is because you are so hot that I couldn't think of what else to do." Marcus responded smiling again."I am sorry but I really have to speak to Ben. I will be right back." Yanis answered as he left the room.

The kiss was still on his lips as he entered the kitchen in a daze."What happened to you?"Toby asked on seeing the look on his face."He just kissed me." Yanis said closing his eyes for a moment to remember every feeling he had in his body."See I told you it was meant to be. He wakes up and sees a hot guy and bam nature takes its course." Toby said coming over to congratulate him."I just don't know Toby. This is all happening to quick I have been alone for a year. I don't even know how to be in a relationship, ever since my bad break up with the one whom, we will not mention his name. I haven't even thought about being in another one." Yanis said opening his eyes."Just because you were with one asshole doesn't mean you will repeat yourself. Just give this a chance and if it doesn't work out. I will be the first one to step in."Toby offered as Ben came in the room.

"It's your turn to be the professional. You have to be the one to tell him about his Mother. The military detail is taking him to the hospital to get checked out. You have to tell him now. I just can't do it, especially after what just happened in the bedroom." Yanis said suddenly."What just happened in the bedroom?" Ben asked with a knowing smile on his face."Marcus kissed him and of course Yanis thinks it's a bad thing." Toby answered." I never said it was a bad thing. I just think his judgment might be a little faulty considering everything he has been through." Yanis said defending himself."I am sure that if he were having troubles with his mental state that would be more apparent by now. I will go and speak to him but Yanis he really needs you right now. You need to go with him. If as nothing else but a friend, I will suggest it to him." Ben said as he left to go and give Marcus the news."I thought you guys were going skiing this morning?" Yanis asked after pouring himself some more coffee.

"We were supposed to but the party didn't break up until after 4. The guys decided to go this afternoon instead." Toby said with a laugh."Leave it to a bunch of drunk, gay guys to miss out on a morning of skiing. Did I miss anything important?" Yanis said sitting at the counter."No not really, we all went out to the hot tub. Everything was fine until Robb came on to John's boyfriend. I thought we were going to have to break up a fight at one point. It ended the party but look outside, Robb and John are standing next to each other talking to the men." Toby said pointing at the two friends practically falling over themselves."I see there is one thing to reunite two enemies is a common goal. I really don't know what they hope to accomplish."Yanis said shaking his head in disapproval."Oh come on. It's the most fun these guys are going to have on this trip. They will go home and tell everyone they know how the army showed up and they had sex with all of them." Toby said laughing again.

"I suppose you are right. Ben is going to be even more popular than he is now. Everyone is going to be begging to come next year." Yanis said laughing at this point as well." I suppose but next year we are not stopping to pick up any strangers agreed." He said holding out his hand." I am sorry but we will do what we have to."Yanis said not shaking his hand." I suppose you are right as always. Maybe by this time next year, it will be you and Marcus driving up here together." Toby said teasing him as Ben came back into the room."It is done. He is anxious to get to the hospital now. You had better go and talk to him." He said as Yanis put down his coffee cup and walked back into the room to find Marcus on the bed with tears flowing down his face.

"I am so sorry." Yanis said as he sat next to him on the bed and put his arm around him to comfort him." She is the only family I have left. There is no one else. I am totally alone now. My Father died when I was born. We don't have any other family. What am I going to do without her?" He said crying into Yanis's arms."Hey you are not alone. You have all those guys out there that care about you. They are your family and I am sure that the guys from your unit feel the same way about you. So you are not alone and besides you have me for as long as you need me. I am coming to the hospital with you. I promised your mother that I would not let you be alone." Yanis whispered the last part." You promised my mother but how?" Marcus said looking up suddenly.

"Listen we have plenty of time to get into all of the hows but right now we need to save your comrades from the gay squad. I am sure they have plenty of training with the enemy but they have never come up on this group before." Yanis said with a laugh and as he tried to change the subject." I am sure they can handle themselves. Please help me up." Marcus said trying to gain his balance."Hey wait a minute. Let me help you with something first."Yanis said as he got in front of him on the bed and placed his hands on the side of his face and closed his eyes."What are you doing? I feel warm all over my body."Marcus said in surprise." This will only work temporarily but hopefully long enough to get you to the hospital." Yanis said without explaining any further." What did you just do? I feel wonderful. It is like I don't have any injuries at all." Marcus said happily."Let's just say I gave you some positive energy. Just don't tell anyone what I just did for you. I hardly ever do this but the situation called for it. Now let's get you to the hospital ok."Yanis said taking him by the hand and pulling him out of bed.

"Hey thanks."Marcus said as they walked into the living room."There really is no need. Just promise me that you will take care of yourself and not over do it. My influence is only masking the symptoms it is not a cure."Yanis whispered."Yes sir, I promise." He said whispered back and saluted."Good to see you up and about." Ben said as he walked them to the door."I am glad to be up and about. Thank you for your hospitality. I couldn't have survived without it." Marcus said shaking his hand." No problem but this is not goodbye, I am sure that we will see you tonight. We will be here a week and I am sure that our Yanis could use the company. So I am inviting you officially to stay with us." Ben said as the men outside noticed Marcus's appearance at the door way. All of them immediately stopped what they were doing and stood at full attention.

"Are you ready, Sir?" One of the Privates inquired."Yes but my friend is going to ride along with us." He said informing them of Yanis presence."I am sorry sir, but you know it is against regulations." He said with a salute." I don't care about regulations this man saved my life." Marcus said in protest." Marcus it's I will take the rental. We are going to need it anyway for after your visit. Your men were kind enough to clear the roads and well like I said we will need a ride home." Yanis offered."Are you sure?" Marcus said with a hurt look on his face."Yes I am sure. You ride with your men and I will follow." Yanis said as Toby handed him the keys."I will be right behind you. I just need to speak to Toby for a minute." Yanis said as he squeezed Marcus's hand in support.

"Ok but please hurry. I can't face seeing my mother alone." He whispered in his ear." I know I will be right there." Yanis said as Marcus and the boys got into their vehicles and headed to the hospital."He really likes you." Ben said." I know but how is he going to feel later. He needs me right now but how is he going to feel when all of this is over. You of all people should know what I am talking about." Yanis answered." I am sure he will love you even more. Now go and be his friend. Ben and I will come up after skiing to check on you if you aren't back yet, besides the boys have invited some of the troops to a makeshift party. I am sure none of them will want to stay on the slopes long in anticipation." Toby said laughing.

"I am going to have to warn the men what to expect. I am sure they are a little naïve to the ways of the wild boys from Miami." Yanis said as he got in his rental to go to the hospital." Hey don't warn them too much. The boys will be pissed at you if they don't get to have their fun tonight." Ben warned."Really well I will just inform them that these parties usually turn into orgies and see how many of them are down for that." Yanis said getting in the car and shutting the door before he could hear a response."Ben is right. I should just let the men figure it out for themselves I am sure that it is obvious that Rob and John are gay. It really is not my business what consenting adults do." He said as he turned down the main highway and turned on the radio for a distraction.

He arrived at the hospital to find the guys standing out front waiting on him."Hey it's fucking cold out here. Why didn't you wait inside?" Yanis said as he approached them."We were waiting for you." Marcus said coming over to hug him and grab him by the hand." Are you sure it is alright to be doing this." Yanis said quietly."What hold your hand? We are serving openly now, unless you have a problem with it." He said turning to smile at him." I have no problems. Let's get you inside. The last thing we need is for you to have a relapse from the cold." Yanis said as the whole group walked inside."So you are a celebrity. You work on TV and Radio and are the world famous Dr. Yanis Welter." Marcus said as they approached the information desk."How did you find out?" Yanis said with a panicked look on his face."Rob and John told my men. I think it is really cool by the way. I have never met a real psychic before but I am a believer. Especially after what I witnessed today, someone provided the names and address to my Commander of where to find those men who attacked me. I assume it was you." Marcus said stopping them in the middle of the room.

"Yes it was me, but can we not do this right now. Especially in the middle of the lobby, like I said we have plenty of time to go over the details."Yanis said as he walked forward towards the desk."We are looking for Marigold Johnson please." Marcus said to the smiling clerk."She is upstairs in ICU. Take the elevator to the top floor and follow the green line. I am afraid only family is aloud upstairs though." She said kindly looking at the entourage with him."I am her Son and this is my Cousin. The rest of the men will wait here." He said smiling at her."Oh ok, I will call up and let the charge nurse know you are coming." She said as the two of them walked towards the elevator."So I am your cousin now?" Yanis said teasing him."Yes it was the only thing I could think of. I really need you with me. Besides it would be strange if I said you were my brother. The things I would like to do with you later could only be between cousins." He said with a wink."Oh you must be from West Virginia." Yanis said reaching to squeeze his hand."No I was born here in Colorado but us mountain folk are all the same." He said as the door opened.

It was silence between them as they road up in the elevator to the ICU floor."This is really a big hospital to be in such a small town."Yanis observed."This is a regional hospital it serves 7 counties. My Mom's house is only a few miles up the road. We passed it on the highway coming here. It's where I grew up." Marcus said as they slowly walked down the hall."It must have been fun growing up here. I love the mountains. It is one of the reasons I agreed to come, that and to help Toby. He is really a great guy. We have been friends for the past 10 years. He has just been having trouble getting Ben to commit."Yanis said as they approached the nurse's desk.

"You must be Marcus. Your Mother was telling us all about you." The charge nurse said." How is my mother? I didn't even know she was sick." Marcus said sadly." I am afraid it is just a matter of time. She didn't want you to know. She has been here several times in the past 7 months. She is suffering from Liver Cancer. You may not recognize her now. She has been in a coma for the past week. The Doctors are keeping her asleep to help control the pain. I am so sorry that you had to come back to this." She said as she showed them to Marigold's room."I think I will wait out here." Yanis said stopping at the door."No please come with me. I have no idea what to say to her or what to do." Marcus said almost begging.

Yanis could see her spirit standing next to the bed as they both walked into the room. Marigold was yellow and slightly swollen from her Liver failing her. The look of terror in Marcus's eyes as he looked at the woman who raised him was pitiful."Tell him I am so glad he is here." Marigold's spirit said."Your Mother is still here. She can hear everything you say to her. She says she is glad you are here." Yanis whispered softly."You can see her and talk to her." Marcus asked surprised."Yes somehow I can. It just means that there isn't much time left."You can bring me back long enough to say goodbye to him. You have the power." Marigold spirit said after a few minutes.

"I know but it means that you will use up all the energy you have left in you. It will only be for a very short period. It could be only five minutes or maybe longer. There is no way to know." Yanis answered in his head." Please Yanis do this for him. He needs to speak to me. It will help him to move on." Marigold's spirit pleaded."Marcus just like I gave you strength earlier I can do it for your mother. It is not going to last very long. I can't heal her. I am so sorry but she wants me to do this so that you can say goodbye. Once she closes her eyes again, that will be it." Yanis said with tears in his eyes as he walked to the other side of the bed."Please whatever you can do. I just need to tell her I love her one last time." Marcus pleaded with tears streaming down his face.

Yanis did as they requested and placed his hands gently on her cheeks and closed his eyes concentrating all of his energy on bring her body and spirit back together for the last time. Marigold gasped for air and sat straight up in bed and slowly removed the oxygen mask on her face."There is my beautiful son. I have missed you so much." She called out in a natural healthy voice."I am going to leave the two of you alone." Yanis said as he prepared to wait out in the hall." Wait, thank you for saving my son. I can go to my rest now that he has found you." She said reaching out for his hand."You two need to talk. I am not sure how long this is going to last. I will know when it is finished." Yanis said squeezing her hand and bending down to kiss her forehead and walking out of the door.

"I love you so much Mom. Why didn't you tell me that you were sick? I would have come home to take care of you." Marcus said as he sat on the edge of the bed to hold her hand." I know you would have but there was nothing anyone could do for me. You have an important job in saving the world. Those men of yours needed you more than I did. I couldn't stand the thought of you seeing me suffer. Please forgive me." Marigold said as she reached out to hug him."Mom I am going to miss you so much. I don't know what I am going to do without you." Marcus said as he buried his head in her shoulders."You will go on. Yanis will be there for you. I am so happy that you finally found someone who will make you truly happy. He is a stubborn one but so are you. Just be patient with him and always be honest. Everything else my dear Son will work its way out. "Marigold said weakly.

"No Momma you can't go yet." Marcus said as he felt her strength slowly slipping away." You have to promise me that you will go on. I will be with your Father soon. He has been waiting for me since I got to the hospital this time. I love you Marcus and I want you to be happy. No big funeral. Promise me that at least." Marigold said as she closed her eyes." I promise Momma. Just rest now." He said as he bent over and kissed her one last time." I am so proud of you. No Mother could be as proud of you as I am." Marigold said as her spirit left her body. She then appeared in the hallway.

"Please Yanis I know you just met him but trust me. You two are meant to be together. Take care of him. Make sure that he has the best Christmas of his life. He is stubborn just like you but he is also worth the effort. He needs you now like no one has ever needed you in your life. I must go now. They are waiting for me." Marigold's spirit said as an assembly of other spirits had formed in the room."She is gone." Marcus said as the tears continued to flow." I know baby I saw her in the hall. She says she is with your Father now." Yanis said as he went over to help Marcus out of the bed."Thank you so much for helping me yet again today." Marcus said as he took him in his arms tightly."I am sorry I couldn't do more. I really am. I only have so much power within me. When it is someone's time to go it is just their time to go. Believe me if I had the power to save her I would have." Yanis said crying too.

"I know you would have. You have no idea how much the last few minutes you gave me with her means to me. I got to tell her I love her one last time. It is more than I would have had if I had come here by myself. I will be eternally grateful to you on so many levels." Marcus said hugging him tighter."Marcus, please stop saying things like that. I don't want your thanks or your gratitude. It is who I am. I do everything I do because of that reason. I don't want anything from you. So please no more thanking me. It only makes me feel bad inside. I have feelings for you. I just don't want this relationship to be based on the fact that you think you owe me something." Yanis said as they broke their embrace.

"My Mother was right. You are stubborn. I have feelings for you because. You know I am not really sure why I do. The moment I opened my eyes last night, I saw your face and thought this is the guy I have been looking for my whole life. I can't explain it. I just know that is how I feel." Marcus said finally."Well I saw your face and felt the same way. It is just really hard for me. I have had a lot of bad relationships in the past. I just have to be sure this time. I am in the public eye more now than ever. I can't afford the publicity of a bad break up. You have no idea of how well known I am. You may not even like it when you experience it. I sometimes don't even like it. So before we pledge our undying love to each other, let's just go slow. I am not saying I don't like you but I just have to be sure that you will be truly happy. My job always seems to get in the way of things. Now we have to get you checked out and there is an entire unit downstairs waiting to hear news." Yanis said taking him by the hand.

"I am sad at this moment but something inside of me tells me that it is not going to last very long with you by my side." Marcus stopped in the hallway for a quick kiss."I hear from my boys that they invited some of your boys to the house for a drinking party tonight. Do you think I should personally warn them about what the boys have planned?"Yanis asked as they boarded the elevator."No need they all have a pretty good idea what your boys have planned and are down for whatever. Remember most of these guys are weekend warriors. The thought of hanging out at a nice house with a hot tub and free liquor with the chance of getting head is the best possible party." Marcus said in a lighter mood."You mean the guys are bi or buy meaning if you buy them they will be sexual."Yanis said with a laugh."I am not really sure but I do owe them some drinks so we will have to stop at the liquor store and buy a couple of Kegs. I am sure that will be just enough." Marcus said as they entered the emergency room.

"Sergeant we have been waiting for you. Dr. Tobias has called us 6 times to see if you had checked in yet. We have an exam room ready for you." The nurse said as we approached the desk."Wow, it does pay to know people." Marcus commented looking around at the full waiting area."We are the Gay Mafia, just don't tell anyone." Yanis whispered as he laughed at the same time."Really, I thought you kind of looked like the God Father." Marcus said as Yanis helped him remove his boots."You would be surprised how far we can take things." Yanis laughed again." I am sure that I wouldn't want to be your enemy that is for sure." Marcus said as he slipped on the hospital gown and leaned back on the bed."Can I get you a blanket or something? I don't want you to get cold." Yanis offered.

"No thanks I am fine. The cold is helping me keep this down." Marcus said reaching down to tug at his crotch." I can see that. I guess I could call Toby and ask him to make a call for us. It might make the process go quicker."Yanis said as he turned his head from the obvious bulge that was forming."I am really sorry. I don't mean to offend you. It's just been almost a year since I have had sex." Marcus confessed."The truth is it's been almost a year for me too. After my last break up I haven't had any interest in hooking up. I should say until now. I am holding back from jumping you right now."Yanis said as he took out his phone and dialed Toby.

"Hey, how is it going? I heard his Mom died."Toby said on the other end."Yes but he got his goodbye in. Do you think you could pull some strings I would very much love to get us out of here sometime this year? We are sitting in the back waiting as always."Yanis complained."Yes I think I can handle that." Toby said as he entered the door."Why didn't you just tell me you were here?" Yanis said in surprise."What and miss that look of I am so happy to see you?" Toby said teasing."I am so happy to see you. Why don't you stay with our friend and I will update the guys in the lobby. I am sure the hospital must be ready for them to leave by now." Yanis suggested." Hurry back please. I will miss you." I am just going to the lobby. I am also going to check on the arraignments for your mother. I am sure she must have left instructions with the staff." Yanis said as he bent down to kiss him goodbye." I will take good care of your boy. Don't worry we will be out of here just as soon as we can. I hear the boys in the lobby are really looking forward to the party tonight. I know our guys are." Toby said with a devilish smile." Great, I am just going to say it right now. I am not participating in an orgy. If I am going to have sex it is with one person and I have an idea of who that person is going to be." Yanis said as he left.

"You know that he meant you, right." Toby said looking down at Marcus." I am hoping that is what he meant. "Marcus replied."I can tell you this in all the time I have know Yanis he has only had sex with one guy. He is very loyal, honest and faithful. Believe me when I tell you that it is not because he can't get sex at will. There are thousands of guys lining up to be his next boyfriend. You are very lucky that you met him like you did. You wouldn't have had a snowballs chance in Hell otherwise." Toby said taking a seat as they waited for the Doctor.

"You mean that his last boyfriend really fucked him over that bad?" Marcus asked out of curiosity."Yes whatever horrible thing you can think of Scott did it to him. I told him so many times that he should leave his ass but Yanis refused saying he loved him and that things would get better. Even after being beaten so badly that I had to place him in a private client for a week to recover. He still went back. Yanis is nothing but a stubborn ass sometimes but he can also be the most lovable guy on the planet." Toby said as the nurse came in to check Marcus's vitals."I can promise you one thing for sure. I am never going to hurt him in any way." Marcus said after the nurse finished.

"I know that too because I will not allow anyone to hurt him again. I might not ever be his boyfriend but I love him like my own family. He is more than a brother to me." Toby answered firmly." I really need this all to be over. I just want to crawl up in bed and sleep for a month. I have done nothing but run for the last 2 weeks. I have barely slept in months. I don't think I even know what it is like to sleep more than a few hours at a time. Last night I finally felt safe for the first time in years. It was so strange to wake up in the arms of a total stranger but yet I felt like I was at home with him. Does that sound crazy?" Marcus asked for an honest answer."No it doesn't I have told Yanis since we found you that it was for a reason. Just tell him what you just told me and everything will be fine. I am going to find your Doctor and speed this process up. I know you are going to be fine but I would like to check the x-rays myself to be sure. I will be back in a few minutes." Toby said leaving Marcus alone for a few minutes.

"Where did Toby go? I thought he was going to keep you company." Yanis said with stress in his voice."Don't worry he just left as you walked in. I am surprise you didn't run into to him in the hallway. Is everything all set up for my Mother?"Marcus asked."Yes, just as I suspected she already had all the plans laid off. She has decided to be cremated and has a small plot set aside at the local cemetery next to where your Father is buried. There is no service planned. If you want one I would be happy to make the arraignments."Yanis offered."No she specifically asked that there be no big service. I think I would like to honor her wishes. Maybe after Christmas I will hold something over her grave. I am sure the body will be back by then." Marcus said sadly." I know this is really hard on you. I would be an emotional mess if I were in your place. I am surprised you are handling this so well." Yanis said as he sat next to him on the hospital bed and held his hand.

"I am surprised myself. I guess I am still in shock over the sudden passing. I am sure it will all hit me later. In the meantime, I really need some of my things from her house. Do you mind if we go there after we leave here?" Marcus requested."No not at all. Are you sure you are up to it? I would be happy to buy you somethings to wear if you like? That is if you have a clothing store up here in the Mountains." Yanis teased. "Yes there is a mall about 20 miles from here but I think I still have clothes that fit me at my Mom's. I can buy my own things thank you though." I didn't mean anything buy it. I just meant that I would go shopping for you. I didn't think in your weaken condition that you could go walking around the mall. Besides have you looked in the mirror? You my friend look a mess." Yanis said defending his offer.

"I'm sorry it didn't come out the way I intended either. I didn't mean to upset you." He said sweetly."I am not upset. When I get upset you will know it. I am very glad that you are independent. Scott was far from that. I am just going to have to get use to you is all. Please be patient with me." Yanis said kiss his hand." So you want to get use to me then?" Marcus said picking up the conversation." I really want to try. I will give it my best. You are just going to have to over look my social awkwardness. I haven't been on a date in 12 years with anyone other than Scott. What we had together was never fun, even from the beginning." Yanis started to say as the Doctor finally came in along with Toby.

"So this is our local Hero. My name is Dr. Rameshi. I heard all about the attack on you last night. Considering what you went through you look wonderful." He announced after a brief exam." I had wonderful care. I would have died without it." He said looking at Toby and Yanis."Yes most definitely. Your temperature is still a few degrees below normal but I think that will come up over time. I am ordering an MRI right away to be sure that there are no hidden injuries but other than that I am going to send you home. I don't want you to be alone for the next 72 hours, just in case we missed something." Dr. Rameshi warned."You don't have to worry about that. I am not letting him out of my sight."Yanis answered which in turn made Marcus and Toby smile at each other."Good, just get plenty of rest and I will be back to check on you once the MRI comes back and don't worry I will have you out of here in time for your party tonight. Your men in the lobby have been talking non-stop about to all the staff." Dr. Rameshi said with a laugh.

"You are invited as well." Marcus offered."I would like to come but I am married and I think my wife would get a little anger with me if I came." He said with a wink as he moved on to other patients."Do you think he knows what the theme of the party is?" Marcus asked."Let's just say that your guys are not ashamed of who they are. I am really surprised by the fact they are so open about it." Yanis informed them."I am not surprised I have known a few of them since elementary school." Marcus said with a grin."Oh really, how well do you know them?" Yanis asked as the orderly came in to take Marcus for his MRI."I guess we will have to wait to find out until he gets back." Toby said as he helped Marcus into the chair."Don't worry Babe, I only have eyes for one guy and he is standing in front of the door."Marcus answered."You should run for political office."Yanis answered with a smile and quick kiss goodbye.

"You know you can't act so jealous. He has had men before you." Toby said as they watched him being wheeled down the hall."I know I was only teasing him. I am fine with the past just not him doing it with anyone in the present or future." Yanis said as he sat down on the bed."I am very sure that he wouldn't dream of it. You know while you were out taking care of things he told me that sleeping with you last night was the first time he had felt safe in years. He told me that he hasn't slept for more than a few hours at a time in months. I can promise you he is not Scott. No matter what he really does care about you." Toby said pulling up the chair in front of him.

" I am really starting to care about him too. I just don't know how to handle all of this. I am use to going to work and coming home. How do you think he will handle living under a microscope? You've been to the grocery store with me. You know how people are back home. A simple trip to the store can take three hours and forget going out to dinner. How can I ask him to deal with all the people? I am really surprised that no one from the press has shown up to the hospital." Yanis said laying back."You will deal with it just like you always do. I got use to it. Just give him a chance. I know you won't regret it." Toby said.

"I know I will give him a chance. I am just scared. You see how hot he is. I am 13 years older than him. What does he see in me? I am not ugly but I am definitely not in his league."Yanis said."You are joking with me right? You know that every soap star in Miami wants to be with you, male and female. All the guys who come into your office that leave their phone numbers. You are a God. It's funny, well not really funny. It's sad that you have allowed Scott to take away your self-esteem. It is time my friend to get it back. You are beautiful in so many ways. I am not just saying that because you are my best friend. I really mean it." Toby said standing up.

"Where are you going?" Yanis asked." I am going to watch the MRI. I want to make sure they don't miss anything." You really are a great friend. Thank you for looking out for him." Yanis said as he closed his eyes and cleared his mind for the first time of the day. It must have been too relaxing because the next thing he remembered was Marcus being wheeled back into the room."I hope we didn't wake you." Marcus said playfully."I am sorry. I am just so tired from everything and the fucking time change is kicking my ass."Yanis said jumping up to give up the bed."No you lay back down and rest. You will just have to make room for me."Marcus said as he crawled into the bed and held him in his arms."Do we really have to leave here?" Yanis asked as he got comfortable again.

"You want to stay at the hospital?" Marcus asked."No just in bed with you." Yanis answered with a kiss."I like that idea a lot. I promise right after the party tonight we are going to stay in bed for a few days. We can go to my Mom's house if you want."Marcus offered."Why don't we wait to make that decision after we stop and get your things and see how you feel about being there?"Yanis said sweetly."You are right. I know of this really cool bed and breakfast we could go to." Marcus countered the offer."This sounds wonderful but the guys came here to ski they will leave us alone and I would feel bad abandoning Toby especially after everything he has done for us." Yanis said as he entered the room.

"Well the good news is that the MRI came out clean. You just have badly bruised ribs and a possible concussion. So we will have to keep you in bed for a few days."Toby said smiling."Were you standing out in the hall listening to us?" Yanis asked."No I promise I wasn't spying on you. I was consulting with Dr. Rameshi who is really hot by the way."Toby answered."You have Ben who is way hotter. You haven't even moved in with him yet and you are already looking for what's next, shame on you." Yanis said sitting up to tease him." I am moving in him with him but I am not dead. I am saying he is hot not that I want to fuck him." Toby said taking a seat.

"Don't get so bent out of shape. I was just teasing you. We were just talking about how nice it would be to stay in bed for a couple of days and you come in with orders to stay in bed for a couple of days. It was just perfect timing."Yanis said crawling over Marcus to get out of the bed."Hey, I'm getting cold again." Marcus said teasing."I am sorry baby but I need to make a few calls back home. I will be out in the lobby." Yanis said as he suddenly left the room."Don't worry he has clients to call for consultations. The man never takes a break from his work. People wait for months on a waiting list just to speak to him. If he misses a couple of them then it throws his whole schedule off. It is nothing personal. You will just have to get use to sharing him."Toby explained.

"He never takes a day off? Why would he do that?" Marcus asked."The same reason he hasn't left your side since we found you. He knows how much the people are counting on him. He doesn't want to let anyone down. I know he takes calls 24 hours a day. He stayed with me for a couple of weeks when he was in between condos. I heard the phone ring at 3 and then again at 5. He always answers it and never complains about being tired. I am sure now that he has you in his life that will somewhat change, but I wouldn't count on it."Toby warned."I sure that I can keep him busy enough at night that he won't have the energy to answer the calls." Marcus said with a sexy grin.

"I am sure you will try but you have to share him. You will see what I mean when you go to Miami. You are going back with us aren't you?" Toby asked." I'm not sure. We haven't gotten past where we are going to sleep for the next couple of days. I guess I will come back with you guys. I still have 29 days of leave left."Marcus answered slowly."Good I want to take you guys around town and his whole family lives in Central Florida and I am very sure that is where he plans to take you for Christmas. Anyway, I think we should just leave this conversation between the two of you. I think you two just need time to talk all of this through." Yanis said as the Dr. Rameshi came in to give the all clear and sign a few scripts for pain."Take it easy Sir, and thank you for your valiant service." He said shaking Marcus hand.

"You know the party invite is a standing invitation."Toby said as Dr. Rameshi left the room smiling."I think he is going to show up." Marcus said when the Doctor was out of the room." I hope so. If you and Yanis don't need me anymore, I think I had better get back to Ben and the boys I am sure they are going to go all out for this party. You just need to take it easy and not party too" Toby said hugging him goodbye."Could you ask Yanis to come back in if he is not busy, I am going to need help tying my boots." Marcus asked.

A few minutes later Yanis appeared in the hospital room." I hear that my services are needed in here." Yanis said as he knelt on the floor to tie Marcus's boots."Did you finish your calls?" Marcus asked."Yes I checked in with my parents and informed them about you. I made a few classes to my management team and informed them about you. I called my office to have all my calls transferred to my assistant's phone for the next few days and informed him about you. I called the local liquor store and arranged two Kegs to be sent over to the rental house and before you get upset they were free. The owner donated them because I told him it was a party to welcome you home. I also called Ben to go over to your Mom's to pick up your clothes. I contacted her to find out where the spare key was and which room was your." Yanis said with a satisfied smile on his face.

"You didn't inform the owner of the liquor store about me?" Marcus said with a laugh."No but if you want me to call him back I am sure he would be interested." Yanis said as he stood up."You are amazing you did all that in just under 10 minutes." Marcus said as he got slowly out of the bed."I've seen your commercials on TV you guys claim to do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day. If you and I are going to be together you have to know that I do more before 9 a.m. than most people do in a month. I have to stay busy. It's just in my nature." Yanis said proud of himself."Well I see I have my work cut out for me if I am going to keep up. I can just imagine what you are like in the bedroom." Marcus said taking him in his arms."I hope at some point today you will find out. I really do hope that you aren't mad that I sent Ben to your Mom's house. I just felt like if you were going to stay in a party mood then going to your Mom's was a bad idea." Yanis said sweetly.

"No you were right. I would just have started to cry. I want to cry right now thinking about it. How is my Mom?" He asked."She is adjusting. I have one more surprise in store for you. Do you mind if we just take a drive and you change your clothes when we get back?" Yanis asked."I will go anywhere just to spend some time with you alone. Where are we going?" Marcus asked."Your Mom told me about a spot in the mountains that had a perfect view of this city and the entire valley. She said it was her favorite spot. I thought it would be a perfect spot to have a little memorial. We need to make a quick stop at the flower shop across town first. I ordered as many yellow Daises that we on hand." Yanis said almost out of breath."I know the place very well. I took my first car date there." Marcus said as they walked out of the lobby."I sent the guys home. I told them you would see most of them tonight. You were right they are super excited about drinking beer and hanging out. You are a hero to them. A lot of them joined the service because of you." Yanis said as they walked to the car."Can I drive?" Marcus asked."Are you strong enough for it? I already GPS's the location. I can find it without getting lost." Yanis said."I really want to drive. I miss it. I haven't driven since I left here 7 months ago." Marcus said as Yanis handed him the keys."I am so glad you like to drive. I hate driving. I have a professional car service in Miami. I hate driving in the traffic."Yanis said as he buckled the seat belt.

"Well we will have to change that. I love driving and why would you waste that much money on a car service." Marcus asked shaking his head."The studio pays for it and besides they also act as my part time security. It can get crazy in Miami."Yanis said as they pulled out on the main road."If you don't mind me asking you, how much does a TV and Radio star make?" Marcus asked out of curiosity."I don't mind tell you but you have to promise it will not change your opinion about me."Yanis said looking at him."I promise. I really don't care but I am just curious. I make about 65,000 a year with all my benefits and combat pay." He said proudly."Marcus I honestly make that in a week sometimes." Yanis said quietly."What you are handsome and rich?" He said with a laugh.

"I am glad you think it is funny. I have never told a guy that before not even Scott. I am sure he had some ideas and could get close but I never told him. I trust you. I know because of how we met that you are not after me for what I can give to you." Yanis said placing his hand on Marcus's leg."No I am not. I only want you for how you make me feel when I am with you. I was telling Toby that last night sleeping with your arms around me was the best night's I had in years. I felt so safe and peaceful. I never want to give that up." Marcus said turning his head towards Yanis at the red light in front of them." I have never felt so good sleeping next to someone my whole life as I felt sleeping next to you. I normally can't sleep at all. I just lie there awake. The moment I closed my eyes, I immediately drifted off to sleep. It was amazing." Yanis said as they pulled in front of the florists.

"I think I love you." Marcus said leaning over to kiss him."Marcus, I really don't know what to say to that. I know I love you. I am scared to death but I love you Marcus with all my heart." Yanis said as tears formed in his eyes."I am scared too but I know in my heart that you are the one for me. We just have a few things to work out." Marcus said as he got out of the car and rushed over to open Yanis's door."Hey, you are supposed to be taking it easy." Yanis warned as he almost slipped on the ice on the curb."I know but I am a gentleman." He said with a slight bow. "I can see that but not more hero stuff until you are better." Yanis said taking him by the arm to give him support in his walking.

"I can say this. I can't wait to get home and sit on the beach. This cold weather is crazy. The scenery is beautiful but the snow needs to go." Yanis said as they walked in the shop."Marcus, I haven't seen you since you were a little boy." The woman said from behind the counter."Yes Ma'mam is has been a long time. My Mom died today. We stopped to pick up the flowers my boyfriend Yanis ordered." He said as she gave him a surprised look." Oh my God, it's really you. I thought it was you but why would Dr. Yanis be in the middle of the mountains of Colorado?" The woman screamed."Please Mabel is it? I am trying to have a mini vacation. Please don't tell anyone I am here."Yanis said trying to calm her down.

"Oh Dr. Yanis this is so exciting. I watch your show every day. I can't believe you are in my shop. I have to have your picture." She said taking out her phone and coming from behind her counter." I'm sorry Marcus would you mind?" Yanis said as Mabel thrust the camera at him." No not at all why don't you stand a little closer and smile." Marcus suggested as he set up the photo. It was over in seconds but it seemed like an eternity for Yanis. He maintained the professionalism that being a star required.

"Dr. Yanis I have been trying for years to get on your waiting list. I have called so many times but I can never get through. I have the money saved up for the consultation." Mabel offered."I would be happy to speak to you. Here is a special access number for my V.I.P. clients to call me. I will let my assistant know to get you on the list right after Christmas but I am afraid I don't have time today to give you a consultation." Yanis said writing down the number for her." I understand and I am sorry for taking up your time. I know you came here for other things. Thank you Dr. Yanis is means so much to me." Mabel said with a tear in her eye.

"Mabel, Chuck says to stop worrying about him. He is still around you every day. He leaves you pennies everywhere." Yanis said smiling at her. This really made her cry and sob. "I have them all right here." Mabel said reaching under the counter for a mason jar full of pennies." He says that some of them are valuable ones in there and to get them check out. It is enough to pay your taxes." Yanis relayed."Oh thank you Dr. Yanis, I can't tell you how much this means to me." Mabel said hugging him tightly." I am sorry Mabel but when you call I will give you more. Now we have to go. Are the flowers ready?" Yanis asked." Oh yes I will be right back." She said running to the back of the shop where the cooler was located.

"I only had 100 daises available at the moment. The other order is in there also." Mabel said with a smile."How much do I owe you?" Marcus asked taking out his wallet."I was very close to your Mom consider this a gift." She said smiling."Well I at least need to pay you for the other order." Yanis said taking out his wallet."I wouldn't dream of charging you Dr. Yanis. You just gave me so much happiness. I cannot thank you enough." Mabel said with another smile."Mabel can I see that jar of pennies for a minute?" Yanis said walking over to the counter."Yes of course." Mabel answered handing it to him." These 3 pennies alone will take care of you for a while; your Husband said you need this right away." Yanis said as he dumped out the pennies and picked up 3."Thank you Dr. Yanis, I will let you know how it turns out when we speak in a few weeks." Mabel said hugging him goodbye and walking them to the rental.

"I am truly amazed." Marcus said shaking his head after loading the box of flowers in the trunk."What are you amazed about?" Yanis asked with a smile on his face."First that you are so famous, I knew you worked on TV but for Mabel to know you on sight mean that you are a mega star. Secondly what you just did in there for her. I just stood there listening to you. I believed in you but to see the affect that you had on her in just the 10 minutes we were there. I don't have words to describe how proud I am just to be near you." Marcus said as he pulled back onto the highway."Marcus I did that display not to impress you but to show what life is like being with me. This happens every time I am in public, especially at the grocery store. A normal shopping trip that should take a few minutes turns into hours. I just wanted to give you a taste of it. I have to always be nice and talk to the people. If I don't the press will pick up the story and I can't have bad press ever." Yanis explained.

"I understand now and believe me I will support you. I know that what you do helps people. It might be a pain in the ass sometimes but I can deal with it. I promise." Marcus said as they approached the turn off to go up to the ridge overlooking the valley."I had to call my managers to tell them about you because I plan on having you around for the rest of my life. I am leaking it to the press right now. I have never officially come out before now. I just want you to know how serious I am about you." Yanis explained."I am so happy right. I can't describe how happy I am inside to hear you say those words to me. I know it's only been a day but if every day is like this I will never stop smiling he said as they pulled into the parking place at the Ridgeway.

"You have no idea how happy it makes me just to feel you near me. The energy you put off is so amazing to me. It is like I am walking on a cloud all day long. Just to hear your voice sends chills all over my body." Yanis said as he helped Marcus take out the box from the trunk." I have never had anyone care about me as much as you have." Marcus announced as he opened the box." The white roses are for you." Yanis said picking up the dozen out of the box and handing them to him. Tears of joy filled his eyes."Why are you crying?" Yanis asked him tenderly wiping them away."I have not ever gotten flowers from anyone before today. I have given them but never received them. I love white roses the best of all." He said leaning in to kiss him."I know that is why I ordered them."Yanis said with an all knowing smile.

"How much do you know about me? It is a little unfair don't you think."Marcus said smiling too." I am afraid you have no secrets from me. When I had to scan you for the information about the men who attacked you, I pretty much flashed on your entire life. I am sorry but desperate times called for it. I didn't want those bastards to get away with what they had done to you." Yanis confessed."You have nothing to be sorry for, I was only teasing you. I am just going to have to catch up." Marcus said as he leaned into to kiss him." I know but I really do feel bad. It is not the way I normally deal with situations. I would much rather find out about a person by talking to them." Yanis said as his phone rang.

"It's Ben. I think I had better answer this." Yanis said looking at the screen."Hello Ben, how are the party arraignments going?" He asked."They are going fine. The Kegs you ordered have arrived. The reason I am calling is that the Sheriff himself is here. He needs to interview Marcus. Will you guys be here soon?" Ben asked."Yes I think so. We are up on Ridgeway at the moment. We can stop at the Sheriff's office on the way back down the mountain if he can't wait for us." Yanis answered."No I think he won't mind waiting. Rob and John are keeping him busy."Ben said with a laugh."You tell those guys to lay off the locals. It is bad enough we have the armory coming. I don't think the local Sheriff's department is such a good idea." Yanis said a little irritated."I know what you mean. It seems like if we left it up to them, every guy in a uniform would be here before the night is over." Ben said as he hung up.

"The Sheriff is at the house waiting on us. Rob and John are playing hosts. I am sorry but we really do need to get down there." Yanis said as they were carefully laying out the flowers they had brought for their memorial."I heard what you said. Are those guys always like that? I thought they had boyfriends." Marcus said shaking his head." In Miami they are worse. A boyfriend is a guy who sleeps over on a regular basis. I am not sure why Ben is friends with them. I know he was a little wild in the past but since he met Toby he has calmed down. I just want you to know that I am nothing like them. I can only be with one guy at a time." Yanis said as they prepared to leave.

"I know. I am not like that either. I think they are cute but you are much hotter than all of them combined." Marcus said as they drove down the mountain." I know baby. I feel the same way about you. This party tonight is going to be crazy. I am just glad we are in the middle of nowhere. There is no way I would normally stay for one of their parties but we are all staying in the same house. Just don't be offended if I leave to go to our room early." Yanis said putting his hand gently on Marcus knee as they drove down to the main road.

"I will probably join you. I am not one to party it up with a bunch of idiots and besides I am really looking forward to going to bed with you." Marcus said moving Yanis hand to his bulging crotch." I can feel that and may I just say. Damn boy you are definitely a grower and a shower."Yanis said lightly rubbing it."I thought you said you weren't going to watch me pee." Marcus asked."I didn't but that underwear of you wear left nothing to the imagination." Yanis said kissing him passionately at the stoplight.

"Don't think I didn't check you out this morning too. You have the ass that causes wet dreams." Marcus said as they pulled down the road to the rental house."You really are the perfect guy. I have to be honest I have never been with a guy as tall as you. I normally go for guys 5'7 and below. It is kind of strange having to look up to you." Yanis said as they pulled up the long steep driveway."Don't worry you will get use to it. Everyone use to say I would make the perfect Basketball player. I am 6'6 and I hate sports just so you know." Marcus said as he attempted to get out of the car."What's wrong baby?" Yanis said as he could see him struggle."I am not sure. I don't have the strength to walk at the moment."Marcus said with a little fear in his voice."I think my little energy boost must be wearing off."Yanis said as he got out and came around to the driver's side of the car.

"I hope that you are right."Marcus said as he was struggling with his breath."I'm going to get Toby."Yanis said as he turned to run up to the house and swung open the door."Toby, get out here. Marcus is having problems."Yanis yelled as he ran back to the car."Marcus, he is on his way. Just relax." Yanis said getting on the ground and hold his hand."I will be alright. I think I am just a little over anxious to speak to the Sheriff." Marcus said as Toby and Ben rushed outside."Let's get him inside."Toby said as the three of them lifted him out of the car and helped him into the living room where the Sheriff was waiting."I think your temperature has dropped again."Toby said checking his pulse."It's no wonder. He is still wearing the uniform."Yanis said as he went and got some blankets from the bedroom.

"I can come back later, if you need me too." The Sheriff offered."No Sheriff Watkins, I will be fine. I would rather just make the statement now and put this behind me."Marcus said as Yanis removed his boots and helped him wrap up."We are going to make more coffee. Would you like some more Sheriff?" Ben asked."No I think I have had my quota." He said putting up his hand."We will leave you two alone for a little while and make sure that you are not disturbed."Yanis said as the three of them went into the kitchen.

"I know you are worried about him but I can assure you that nothing is seriously wrong. All the tests for the most part came back fine. We just need to keep him as warm as possible, so no more standing out in the cold."Toby commanded."Do you think maybe we should go and sit in the hot tub for a while when he is done making his statement?"Yanis asked."I think that will be fine but not for two long. We don't want him to suffer from shock."Toby answered."John, Rob and I went by his Mom's house and picked up some of his clothes. The boy definitely needs to go shopping. Most of everything he had there was flannel plaids." Ben said shaking his head.

"I will take him shopping tomorrow. I think what he really needs is to get away from here as soon as possible. Will you two hate me if I take him away early? I was kind of thinking about somewhere warm and out of the way. We ran into a fan in town today at the flower shop. I think it would be nice just to go somewhere there isn't a fucking TV."Yanis said as he prepared the coffee."I completely understand. I am surprised the news hasn't leaked out already that you are here."Toby said taking the cookies he was baking out of the oven."I think Miami will be more of a pain in the ass than anything else right now. Plus in the condition his face is in. I think it will bring up more questions than I am prepared to answer at this point." Yanis said as he took a seat at the breakfast bar.

"I agree with you on that point. I can't wait to see what he looks like once he has healed properly." Ben said smiling."Hey, no hitting on my boyfriend and that goes especially for John and Rob. Where are the whores by the way?"Yanis asked." They went into town to get some supplies. Edward and Kasey insisted that they be allowed to go as well. It seems like when we get back Rob and John are going to find that their boyfriends have moved on together. I caught them in the hot tub this morning."Ben said in a gossiping whisper."It serves them right. They just need to be single and free."Toby said as the coffee was finishing."I am serious about the John and Rob chilling out on the come fuck us attitude. It is not good for any of us and besides Marcus is actually from here. I am sure that he doesn't want to be the topic of the town gossips more than he already is going to be." Yanis announced as the Sheriff joined them in the kitchen.

"We are all through. Dr. Yanis, can I have a private moment with you?" He requested."Why don't you guys take Marcus some coffee and help him change into something for the hot tub. I am sure that this won't take long. Also bring the poor guy some food. I am sure that is part of the reason he isn't feeling himself. God knows when the last time he ate something." Yanis said going to the fridge and pulling out a roast beef sub and putting it on a plate. Ben and Toby did as they were asked." I wanted a few minutes to ask you for a favor and to give you some news." The Sheriff said taking a seat at the breakfast bar.

"I know what you are going to ask me about already. I saw your victim standing behind you when I came into the living room." Yanis said pouring two cups of fresh coffee."I am a huge fan of yours by the way. I record all of your shows when I am working."The Sheriff announced to Yanis surprise."I appreciate you watching." He said with a smile."You do know that this is entirely off the record but Marcus told me about what you did for him in helping to catch those men. I had to see if you could help us find the body." The Sheriff said taking a sip of the coffee."I want this conversation to stay between us. I do not need any further publicity in this town. I would like to spend the remainder of my time here in peace." Yanis said sitting across from him.

"I will guarantee that no one will bother you. If the need arises I will station some men on this street and only allow locals in here." The Sheriff offered."Let's hope it does not come to that. I am planning to leave with Marcus as soon as tomorrow. I haven't spoken to him yet but it is my plan. Getting back to the victim, Alice Hanns, you know she was murdered by her husband. The body is in the floor of the garage on the left side. There is a cellar there with a fake door that leads downward. He has her all wrapped up in a sheet and plastic. I am assuming due to the cold that the body is not decomposing. There was a fight and she wanted to leave him. He shot here six times." Yanis said in a calm voice as the Spirit of Alice relayed the story to him.

"We have search the property but never found the door you are talking about. Would you mind coming with me and helping recover Alice. I know it is a lot to ask but her husband is in custody on another charge. We can only hold him for another 24 hours and then he is definitely going to run." He said sadly." It's only a few miles from here. I will go and let Marcus know. Get a few of your men together. Alice is not a small woman by any means. It is going to take a few guys to carry her up." Yanis said downing the rest of his coffee.

"I'll make the call. I had something else to tell you about. I didn't share this with Marcus but the men we have in custody are high ranking officials in a White Power group. They are not only being held on attempted murder, robbery, but all we recovered more than 20 high power guns on them as well. We have them in protective custody at the moment. When there member find out. They may try to go after Marcus. I was glad when you told me that you planned to leave town. The far away from Colorado you can get him the better." The Sheriff said as Yanis left to tell everyone where he was going.

"Thank you Sheriff for confirming what I feeling, I had a bad feeling like I should get away from this town as soon as possible. This just confirms my fears. I think I would like it very much if you would post some deputies at the end of the road now. You know we are having a party here tonight but it's the guys from the armory and whoever else they invite."Yanis said."I know I was invited as well. I think I will be coming after all. I just want you to know how much I appreciate your help with Alice. She is a beloved member of this community." The Sheriff said as Yanis finally left to go and tell Marcus he would be back in a little while.

"Hey, there is my beautiful boyfriend."Marcus said with a huge smile on his face."Oh you are so sweet but damn I thought the uniform made you look hot. Your civilian clothes make you even hotter."Yanis said walking over to kiss him."I thought you said it would only take a few minutes?" Toby said looking at his watch."I know but the Sheriff needs my help with something. I need to take a short ride. I will be back in no more than 30 minutes. I am sorry but this is very important." Yanis said quickly."I will come with you." Marcus offered."No babe, this has something to do with my work. You need to stay here and rest. Why don't you go out to the hot tub and take a soak. I will meet you in the bedroom when I get back." Yanis said as The Sheriff re-entered the living room."Everything is all set on my end."He announced.

"I promised them, I would be back in 30 minutes." Yanis said looking at him." I am positive that we can make that happen. I am sorry guys but we really have to go now." The Sheriff said walking to the door."You can't tell us about this case can you?" Toby asked."No, not right now, it is very important or I would not be leaving you here alone. Toby, please take care of him for me." Yanis said as he kissed Marcus goodbye and followed The Sheriff out to the car. "I really hate leaving him like this. I am going to have to explain when I get back. I will stress the importance of keeping my involvement a secret."Yanis said as they drove to Alice's house.

"I understand. I know this must be difficult for you. Do you see that car over there?"The Sheriff said as he pointed out a black sedan on the side of the road."Yes I see it."Yanis answered straining to look back."Those are my two best men. They are stationed here until you leave. Nothing is going to happen to any of you." He said as he pulled up to the house where the body was located." Thank you Sheriff. I am not sure why you are going out of your way to be so nice." Yanis offered as they met up with six other officers and the ambulance driver and assistant."I am only repaying this huge favor. Besides, we both play for the same team." He said with a wink.

"I really think I am going to buy a house here when all of this is over." Yanis said with a slight laugh as one of the officers opened the garage door."Please gentlemen move that tool rack out of the way." Yanis instructed making sure not to enter the garage."I see you have done this before."The Sheriff said standing next to him."I wouldn't want this asshole to get away with this on a technicality. Do you see the bloody footprint that is partially sticking out?" Yanis asked pointing to the barely visible trace of blood."Yes I surprised we missed it before."The Sheriff said shaking his head."Well you didn't. You personally came back to the scene and noticed it with your black light. You called these officers to help you move the shelf. You believed that the body must be underneath it." Yanis said making up the official story that he knew would hold up in court." I am that good."The Sheriff stated with a smile."Yes I am very impressed with your skills." Yanis agreed with a smile.

The men moved the tool shelf and there underneath was the door he described. Alice's spirit was standing over in the corner thanking Yanis for his coming to help." He moved this shelf right after the crime. Do you see those markings on the wall over there?"Yanis asked as he pointed out where the wall was darker in the exact outline of what was being moved."Yes, I really want to hire you if you decide to live here." The Sheriff said with another smile."I have a career already but I am always willing to help law enforcement when I can."Yanis said as the body was being recovered and placed on the gurney."I think I will wait for you in the car. I am getting a little cold. I am only use to the tropics." Yanis said as he walked back to the squad car and waited for the Sheriff.

Yanis rolled down the squad car window as the Sheriff approached."I assume you found his arsenal down there. Can I borrow your notepad for a second?" Yanis said before the Sheriff could ask him about which gun was used. Yanis wrote the serial number down on the paper and handed it back to him." You really are amazing. I am going to have one of the deputy's drive you back. I am sure that the neighbors have called the local news channel by now." He said as he took the notebook back."Thank you it would not be good for either of us to be seen together at this point. I guess I will see to in a few hours. We can talk then as one of the deputies came out and got into the driver's seat."You have just made us all believers today. I have been teasing Kevin for years about watching your show." The deputy said as he pulled out as the news crews were arriving.

"I am glad that you all were able to recover the body." Yanis said humbly."You know Kevin and I have been dating secretly for a while now." He said with a smile."I know and your secret is safe with me." Yanis said turning and smile back."He asked me to stay with you guys until he is finished here. That is if you guys don't mind."He offered."Maybe you should stop at home and change first. We aren't too far out of the way. It's just a few streets to the left." Yanis said staring straight ahead but could see the surprise look out of the corner of his eye."My name is Luke but you probably already know that too." He said softly."It is nice to meet you Luke and I hope that I am not freaking you out to much. Once I go into the psychic zone. It is hard for me to shut it off." Yanis said turning to shake his hand."I think it is really cool. I wish I had those gifts. It would certainly make life and job a lot easier." Luke said as he pulled in his drive way." Would you like to come in? I am only going to be a minute." He asked." Yes I am getting pretty cold out here. I could use a warm up. Do you have anything to drink?" Yanis asked as they entered the small 3 bedroom home." The bar is over there. Help yourself to anything that you would like." Luke offered."I really could use some Jack Daniels if you have some." Yanis said as Luke walked back to his bedroom."I just bought a new bottle." He called out."I am not a big drinker but the last 24 hours have been super crazy." Yanis called back as he poured himself a couple of shots straight."You can drink as much as you want. It is the least we can do after all you have down for us." He said walking back into the room as he pulled a sweatshirt over his head.

"I would offer you one but you are still on duty and driving."Yanis said as he refilled his glass."Yes this is true and I need a clear head. I am sure that Kevin told you about those guys we have in custody. You know the Armory guys really messed them up bad before we got there. The men were more than willing to confess to anything once we took them into custody." Luke informed him."I was hoping that there wouldn't be any more violence but I can't say I feel sorry for them. They really beat Marcus bad. He would have died if he were out there 5 minutes longer. I had to give him mouth to mouth in the back of the car. I was scared shitless."Yanis said pouring another shot." I am not sure what I would have done if I were you."Luke said as Yanis finished his drink and they walked back out to the squad car.

"I want to thank you for the Jack. It was exactly what I needed. Please don't say anything to Marcus about why you are coming back with me. I will tell him myself but my friends have a way to dramatize everything. I really can't take listening to them." Yanis said as they pulled back up to the rental house."I will leave it up to you." Luke said reassuring him."Oh and by the way watch out for John and Rob. They are really horny and I am not responsible for their actions."Should I bring my tazer?"Luke said as a joke."You know I think they might like it too much." Yanis said as they entered the house."Marcus is lying down in the bedroom." Toby said."This is Luke. He is going to be hanging out until the Sheriff gets here." Yanis said making the introductions."John and Rob can I see you out in the hall for a minute." Yanis said as he could see them eyeing Luke like a fresh piece of meat.

"Hands off Luke, he is dating the Sheriff and unless you two want to spend sometime in the county lock up. I would suggest you play nice and why we are on the subject. No public sex. The Sheriff is coming and we do not need the reputation of being whores." Yanis said quietly."Ben already told us."John said with a look of disappointment on his face."Good now go be good boys and entertain Luke. Make him feel at home."Yanis said as he slowly opened the bedroom door and removed his clothes. Marcus was sleeping soundly. Yanis crawled into the bed quietly and snuggled up next to him. It felt good to be in a warm bed with a hot guy on the other side of it. He closed his eyes and drifted into a deep sleep.

Yanis could hear the music in his dreams. He instinctually reached over for Marcus to find the bed empty."Shit what time is it?" He called out in the darkness and looked at the alarm clock on the side of the bed. It was 9:30. He jumped out of bed and turned on the bedroom light and rushed over to his suitcase to find it empty. Marcus had unpacked him and neatly hung his clothes in the closet while he slept. Yanis picked out an appropriate outfit and rushed to change into it. He stopped off into the bathroom to put some hair gel on and wash his face. It was maybe 5 minutes and he was ready.

He made his way into the living room where the music was coming from. Marcus was surrounded by the men from the Armory telling stories when he walked into the room. The music went off and everyone turned to look to see what happened. It was then that the cheers and applause started."We all heard what you did earlier Toby said coming over with a Jack on ice."Great, I thought we had a deal, Kevin." Yanis said as he walked over."I didn't say a word. Luke told your friends and well the rest I am not sure about." He said with a smile."Thank you everyone. Now I am officially off duty tonight. So let's get this party started again." He said as the music started back up.

"Why didn't you wake me up?"Yanis whispered in Marcus's ear."You looked so peaceful and I know you have been through a lot. I just wanted to give you a chance to rest."He said sweetly as he kissed his cheek."I missed not waking up next to you."Yanis responded with a passionate kiss this time."Hey guys this is my boyfriend that saved my life."Marcus said loudly to the assembled group as they walked over to them. The small talk was a little boring for Yanis who took the first opportunity to join Ben and Toby in the kitchen.

"I could only take their stories for so long." Yanis said sitting down at the breakfast bar."Everyone is having a good time and John took your warning to heart. He and Rob were perfect gentlemen to Luke. Half of the party is outside. Marcus was so impressed when he found out where you went and why. I think he is a little star struck at the moment. He kept shaking his head in wonderment of why you wanted to be with him." Toby said refilling his Jack.

"I really didn't want anyone to know about it. Kevin promised to keep my involvement a secret. It is more for the sake of the case than for me. It could jeopardize the prosecution's case. It could raise reasonable doubt."Yanis said out of concern."I wouldn't worry about it. Kevin said that the man confessed when they showed him pictures of the crime scene. There probably won't even be a trial."Ben informed him."Guys do you remember earlier when I said I wanted to leave early, Marcus and I have to leave as soon as possible tomorrow. Luke came back because Marcus is in danger. The guys who attacked him are leaders in a White Power group. Kevin is afraid that when the members find out who turned them in. They may try to take revenge. Please don't say anything. I haven't even told Marcus yet."Yanis said quietly.

"I thought it was strange that Luke kept texting people the whole time he has been here. Are you sure no one will show up at the party. We don't really know these people." Ben asked."Yes I am sure. There are officers on patrol at the end of the street. They are watching everyone who comes in and out of here. All these boys know each other. So I don't feel we are in any danger. Once we are gone the threat will be over. Just don't tell the other guys. We do not need the drama." Yanis said as he finished his drink."This is where you went." Marcus said as he came in the kitchen."I'm sorry I just needed a break from the music and the noise. I am not one for discos and it is one big disco out there." Yanis explained."I know the feeling. I am a little tired of it myself. I have done my part to entertain them. Would you like to go out to the hot tub with me? There is a fire in the fire pit and most everyone has gone back in the bedrooms. Kevin said he and Luke would catch up with us in the morning." Marcus said as Toby poured another glass of Jack."Yes baby a nice soak in the hot tub with you sounds wonderful, as long as you are up to it?"Yanis answered.

"I feel 100% better, the nap and food really helped."Marcus answered happily."I guess we will see you guys later then." Yanis said as he got up and followed Marcus into the bedroom."I left my shorts hanging in the shower. I will be right back. I put yours in the top drawer over there." Marcus said pointing to the dresser in front of the window."Thank you, Babe for unpacking for me. I don't know how you it without waking me up though." Yanis said as he walked over to the dresser."You were sleeping so soundly. I don't think anything would have woken you up." Marcus said as he rushed to the bathroom and back.

"You really must be feeling better." Yanis said as he made it back in record time."I didn't want to miss seeing you naked for the first time." He said with a huge grin on his face."Really I am nervous enough without feeling like I am putting on a show."Yanis said as he turned his back to him and started to remove his shirt."Why in the world would you be nervous? You are so beautiful."Marcus said coming up behind him to kiss the back of his neck."I haven't been with anyone since Scott. I don't even think I remember how to do it."Yanis said shyly."You are being really silly. Let me help you remember."Marcus said as he turned him around and helped him remove his shirt and started kissing his chest and neck gently.

The moans of pleasure released from the depths of Yanis soul couldn't be missed."Wow if my kisses do that to you I can just image what having sex with you is going to sound like." Marcus said teasing him as he began to unbutton his shirt."Great I am nervous and you are making fun of me."Yanis said in a serious voice."I am so sorry. I am not making fun of you. I just think it is really hot."Marcus said placing his hand on his crotch."I can feel that." Yanis said as he finished unbuttoning Marcus shirt and repeated the same thing he had done to him. Taking his time on his nipples licking each one, he could feel Marcus holding back his moans."You know you aren't playing fair here." Marcus said as Yanis started to unbutton his jeans.

"What do you mean, I am not playing fair?" Yanis looked up into his blue eyes."You scanned me to know that is my weak spot didn't you." Marcus said with another huge grin."I have to confess yes I did. I know all the other weak spots on you as well. It may not be the best use of my gifts but I want to make sure that you enjoy yourself." Yanis said as he helped him remove his jeans.

"Don't get me wrong. I loved it but you don't have to worry about me enjoying myself. Just being in this room with you alone is making me so happy. I have wanted to do this since this morning."Marcus said as Yanis got on his knees in front of him and slowly removed his underwear."Wow this is amazing."Yanis said examining his cock for the first time."I am glad you like it. I really had nothing to do with it. You can thank my Mom and Dad for it." Marcus said with a short laugh."I guess I could call them for you if you want." Yanis said as he slowly took him in his mouth down to the base.

"No I think we can wait on that."He managed to get out through his wave of pleasure. His whole body shook as Yanis moved back and forth with his head."Holy fuck, stop I am going to cum." He said suddenly. Yanis ignored his pleas and continued licking his balls with his tongue as he took him to the base. It was over in a matter of minutes but Marcus almost passed out from the pleasure."Oh my God, that was the best head I have ever gotten. No one in my life has ever made me feel this good." He said slowly catching his breath and sitting on the bed.

"I am glad you liked it." Yanis said standing up and taking off his pants to change."Hey, what about you?" Marcus said in protest as Yanis put on his shorts."We have plenty of time for that after the hot tub. Don't worry you will get your chance. I am going to brush my teeth. I will meet you out in the hall." Yanis said with a satisfied grin on his face."Wait, don't go." Marcus said reaching out for his hand." Is something wrong?" Yanis said staring down at him."No baby, I just want to tell you that I love you is all."He said kissing his hand gently."I love you too but I really need to brush my teeth before I kiss you. I like the flavor but I think it would be a little gross to share it with you." He replied smiling as he pulled away.

Moments later Marcus appeared at the bathroom door."Are you finished? I'm starting to get cold."He said rubbing his arms."Maybe we should just skip going outside then. You really shouldn't risk your health."Yanis said as he rinsed out his mouth."No it's fine. I really do feel a lot better. I think the hot tub help me earlier." He said as Yanis passed him two towels from the closet."Alright but the moment you start to feel even the slightest change. We are coming inside. I don't want you to have to go and stay in the hospital. I wanted to wait till tomorrow but I think we need to leave here as soon as possible." Yanis said as they walked out into the cold air and rushed towards the hot tub."I thought you said that you didn't want to leave Toby." He said as they sank out into the warm water."Something has come up. I didn't want to stress you out but the men who attacked you are not just ordinary gay bashers. They are leader in a White Power group. Kevin has advised me to get you as far away from Colorado as possible, at least until this whole incident has had a chance to die down." Yanis explained calmly.

"The boys were telling me something about it. They said that the sheriff had advised them to keep a look out for trouble tonight. I also noticed the patrol car down the street. Does he really think that someone wants to hurt me?" Marcus said as he took Yanis in his arms."Honestly it is just a precaution. I know you can take care of yourself. It's our friends that I am concerned about. I see no reason to take any chances with their safety." Yanis said as he leaned back in his arms."I agree. Do you want to travel to Miami then?" Marcus asked."I really don't think either one of is up to Miami at the moment. I have some friends I could call. Do you mind if we go somewhere private and warm?" Yanis asked."It sounds wonderful, our own secret hideout." Marcus said as he slowly rubbed Yanis on the stomach and down to his cock."I just want you to have a chance to recover. My parents are expecting us for Christmas but I am thinking about bringing them and my brother with us, at least for Christmas."Yanis said as he was beginning to get really aroused from the attention.

"So you already have a plan?" Marcus said kissing the back of his neck."Yes but I want to confirm a few things in the morning before I tell you about it. I would like to surprise you if it works out but I will tell you this if you don't stop what you are doing. I am going to fill this tub up with white stuff." Yanis said taking his hand gently away. The snow began to fall softly on the water. They both could barely see through the steam coming off the water."You everyone else is inside. We could just make love right here."Marcus whispered."No baby, I can never be too careful. I never know who is watching. I can't afford pictures of us have a little fun to get out there." Yanis said softly."Really here in the middle of nowhere?" Marcus said in protest."Sweetheart, those pictures could be worth 100's of thousands of dollars in the wrong hands." Yanis replied sweetly.

"Wow I had no idea. Maybe I should get my camera." Marcus said as a joke."I will kill you if you ever release a sex video of me. I am telling you right now." Yanis said playfully."I would never betray you. I hope you know I was only kidding."Marcus explained quickly."I know and I trust you completely or I wouldn't be with you. I know this is a lot to get use to in such a short period of time but it is my life and if you are going to be a part of it. This is going to be your life too." Yanis said kissing him passionately."I am not worried about it. You are talking to a man who lives by a rule book that is several volumes thick. I am sure that it will seem like nothing to me once I get the total picture." Marcus said as the headlights suddenly appeared in the driveway. There were at least ten sets.

"I guess your boys must have called everyone they knew in the area for this party." Yanis said as they heard a cracking, pop like sound coming from the road."We need to get inside right now." Marcus said jumping up and pulling Yanis out of the water."Fuck we are under attack." Yanis said as the popping sound got closer. The boys from the Armory heard the noise outside too. Everyone was half naked in the main hall to the house."Kevin said to stay inside. His men have everything under control." Toby said walking over to them." What the fuck is happening?" Yanis said as he backed up into Marcus's arms out of fear."Some of the men from the White Power group showed up." Toby said as he got on the floor as bullets shattered the living room window.

"I am going to get dressed. Do you men have any firearms?"He asked his buddies."We never leave home without them." One of the older ones answered."Let's go and get them. "He said as they all crawled military style into the bedrooms to get dressed for battle."Don't worry these guys are professionals."Yanis said as Ben and Toby along with their friends huddled in the hallway out of the line of fire."We are so out of here when this is all over."Toby said as his phone rang."Yes Sheriff he is right here."Toby said passing Yanis the phone.

" I am so sorry about this. We have re-enforcements coming. You guys need to stay together." Kevin commanded."Our Military friends are planning a counter attack. Tell your men to stay out of their way. I can't stop them. I just don't want one of your men hurt in this."Yanis said quietly."Tell Marcus to let the police handle this." Kevin pleaded."Kevin, I have no control over them. How would your men react if they were under attack?"Yanis answered."The same way, I suppose. I will tell my men to pull back. Just make sure that they only shoot if they are fired on." Kevin said hanging up.

Marcus appeared fully dressed in his military uniform on his belly. The rest of the men appeared dressed and armed like they were going to war."Men we have the element of surprise in our favor. They have no idea who they are dealing with. We need to catch them by surprise. Don't take any unnecessary chances. We can't fire on them unless they shoot at us first. I saw five men in the front lined up behind their vehicles. They have their backs to us."Marcus said." Marcus I told the Sheriff what you have planned. He said the same thing. Don't fire unless being fired on. He is pulling his men back." Yanis said crawling over to him.

"Good, you four go out the side door and you four with me." Marcus said giving his order."Marcus, please be careful." Yanis called out." We will be back in less than 5 minutes." He said smiling."He is going to be fine. They do this for their living."Toby said putting his arm around him in support."I am so sorry you guys that you are in the middle. We figured if we left in the morning then everything would be fine." Yanis said with tears in his eyes."You have nothing to be sorry for. We are all in this together. We decided to have the party. We brought all these guys here." John offered."I am going to make a call." Yanis said crawling away from the group and dialing his phone."Carlos, I need a huge favor my friend."Yanis said as the man answered the phone.

"Dr. Yanis it is so good to hear your voice." The man answered in a Mexican accent."I know it's late but I need you to fly my friends and I down to your resort. I am near Vail, CO. I need it there as soon as you can." Yanis requested."Dr. Yanis, you sound like you are in trouble my friend. I will send my pilot there right now. How many suites will you need?" He asked."I think at least 8, maybe a few more."Yanis replied."It is my pleasure to be of service to you for a change. I will have everything ready. The jet will be there in a few hours. If you need anything else, call me from the plane." Carlos said hanging up."We are all going to Cancun. The arraignments have been made." Yanis said crawling back to the group.

"How did you arrange it Cancun?"Ben asked." I have my ways. We all just need to stick together. I am sorry for fucking up your ski trip but this is an all inclusive resort on the beach. I am sure my friend will set us up in the nicest rooms he has available. He is an old friend."Yanis started to say as gun fire suddenly erupted out front."Please let them all be alright."Toby began to pray."I can see them in my mind. Our guys are fine. No one has been shot."Yanis said with his eyes closed."It is all over."Marcus called into the front door after a few minutes of silence."We all need major amounts of alcohol."Ben said as they got up from the floor and went into the Kitchen."This is the craziest night ever. What a way to end a party." Robb said as he poured them all shots of Vodka."Well we are going to be flying on a private jet to the resort. So I am sure you guys can continue your party on there."Yanis said as he waited anxiously for Marcus to come back inside.

Kevin was the first one to appear."All the bad guys have been captured without any casualties. Are you guys alright?" He said walking over to Yanis."We are scared shitless but we are all fine. I am taking everyone including the boys out front to Cancun. The jet will pick us up in a few hours. We will need help transporting everyone. This way everyone will out of harm's way."Yanis announced as he downed his drink."Are you sure you want to take everyone?" Kevin asked."Yes absolutely. I will also make sure the guys don't lose any money and take care of everything. It is not their fault all this bad shit went down."Yanis said pouring another drink.

"You really are a wonderful guy. If Marcus weren't around, I would be first in line to swoop you up." He said with a smile."Kevin that is sweet of you to say but my heart belongs to Marcus now besides your boy is hot and he really does care about you. It's time to take it to the next level with him. I know that small county politics can be rough but if you need my help I will be happy to do whatever I can to make it easier. I am sure that the news crews will be showing up here momentarily, as soon as Marcus gets in here. I need to go somewhere else. Do you think Luke would mind if I go to his house and wait for everyone to get ready?" Yanis requested.

"No I think he would love it. I will go and ask him and send Marcus in here. He is helping secure the prisoners. He took out ten of them by himself." Kevin announced proudly."Well I will have to give him a special thank you then." Yanis said with a wink."I will let him know. This could have gone extremely wrong had the guys not been here tonight. We had no idea they would send an Army here. We have 24 guys in custody at the moment. The sooner you guys are out of town the better." Kevin said leaving to go back to work.

"He took out 10 guys. Wow, I bet he is an amazing fuck."John said."Actually, I have had the opportunity to find out yet but he is an amazing kisser and has the body of a god. I am sure the rest will follow. Now go get packed up. We need to get this trip organized right away. Just stuff your shit in the bags. No time to be queens who knows how many guys they have as back up." Yanis instructed as they all dispersed.

"Kevin told me the plan. Are you sure that you want to pay for everyone?" Marcus said as Yanis was finishing packing up both of them."Marcus, it is the least I can do. They saved our lives tonight. I would feel terrible if something happened to any of them. This resort is 5 stars. It is all inclusive. I mean food, drink, entertainment everything. It is on the beach. I know the owner very well. He has been inviting me for 5 years to come and make an appearance. I will just trade out the stay with him for a nightly show. It will be cheaper for him and I will make it a working vacation. I am just sorry that our private get away has turned into a party for the frat boys." Yanis said with a laugh."You are so generous."Marcus said walking over to help him zip up the bags."No not really. I am just doing what I know is right. I will also fly my film crew to do some shots. This way I can charge the studio for any other incidental costs along the way. I just feel sorry for the boys that they have to be away for a few weeks during the holidays. I am sure that Kevin will figure this all out by then." Yanis said as Luke entered the bedroom.

"Are you guys ready?" Luke asked."Yes, I just need to talk to Toby really fast."Yanis answered as Marcus picked up the bags."I will be out at the squad care."Marcus said giving him a quick kiss."The Press has already arrived but they have been kept at the end of the road."Luke offered."I will sit in the back and hide on the floor. Just grab me a blanket and put it over me." Yanis said as he walked out to go and find Toby."You guys did great work tonight. You saved all of our lives. I was really afraid that we were out numbered." Luke said as they walked out to put the luggage in the back."I wasn't worried. These guys are basically bitches compared to the Taliban back in Afghanistan. We took them out pretty easily. I am just worried this is all too much for Yanis. It is my entire fault for opening my mouth. I just didn't think it would come to this." Marcus said as Yanis came up behind them.

"Marcus this is not your fault. These guys are lunatics and need to be taken off the street. I am not happy about the shoot out but you are not responsible for any of this. We are in America and we all have the right to be who we are. You just let them know that you weren't one of the in crowd what they did to you is just as bad as what the Taliban are doing to their people. These assholes need to be off the street. You of all people deserve to be happy. You risk your life everyday for this country. I am so proud of you." Yanis offered as he got on the floor and Luke covered him up."Don't worry I am going to turn on the siren and we have already cleared the road so we can get you guys out of here." Luke said as he sped down the road right past the press.

"I never thought I would ride in the back of one of these."Yanis said getting up off the floor when they were a mile down the road."I know, are you comfortable? Luke can pull over and we can trade places." Marcus said turning around to check on him."I'm fine. We are only a few miles from Luke's place. Hey Luke, thanks again for letting us hang out." Yanis said."It is my pleasure. I have no desire to be at the crime scene tonight. The snow storm is coming and our guys have to recover the rounds before it gets here. Besides I get a chance to spend some time with you all. I told my Mom that you were over earlier and she was so jealous." Luke said with a smile.

"I know it's late but if you want to invite her over to meet with me I would happy too."Yanis said as they pulled up in the driveway of Luke's house."No I am sure that you will be back and I know that you are frazzled from tonight. It wouldn't be fair. Hey are you guy's hungry. I cooked Kevin and I dinner but he is going to be busy most of the night now. I would hate for it to go to waste." Luke offered as they entered the living room."Honestly I haven't eaten in 2 days. I would love some food."Yanis said as Luke rushed off into the kitchen."You know where the bar is help yourselves. I will just make us some plates."Luke said as they could hear the pots and pans rattling."Babe, why didn't you say anything? I would have made sure you had something to eat." Marcus said a little disappointed."Everything has been crazy and I really hadn't thought about it until he offered. I am fine. Don't worry." Yanis said as he poured them both a drink of Jack.

"I hope you like pot roast." Luke said as he brought the plates into the dining room connected to the living room."I love it." Marcus said as he walked over to the table."Me too, do you want me to make you a drink?" Yanis offered."No I am going to drive you guys to the airport in our transport bus."Luke informed them." Luke I am so sorry that you can't come with us. I know that you have to work but if you and Kevin can get away next week. I would love to send for you guys."Yanis said as he attacked his plate of food. He just inhaled it barely tasting it."I guess you were starving."Luke said with a laugh."I guess I was. Sorry but I didn't realize I was so hungry." Yanis said as he wiped his mouth.

"There is plenty more. Kevin will not eat leftovers of any kind. He would rather just eat a piece of bread. He grew up in a poor family and they always had to eat whatever was available. So now that he is an adult. He is very picky about what he eats." Luke said as he got up to refill Yanis plate."Hey, not too much. I am flying in a few hours and I would hate to get sick." Yanis said with a smile."It is good to see that you have an appetite. I was afraid that you would turn out to be one of those Hollywood types who only eat salad." Marcus said leaning over to kiss him.

"No I am a meat eater. I have to have my steaks. I do have to somewhat watch myself. If I gain 1 pound it shows as 5 on TV especially now that everyone has gone to HD. You can see every pore on my face."Yanis stated."I don't care how much you way or what your pores look like. I just love you for you."Marcus said kissing him sweetly again."I so love you for saying that."Yanis said as Luke brought him more food."Thank you again for bringing us here. I know my name is going to be attached to the court case but I just couldn't deal with the press tonight. They can be vultures when it comes to a gossip story." Yanis said as he continued to eat.

"I can promise you that there are enough people involved in this case that your name will never appear on any of our reports. Kevin and I talked about it on the way over there. You have helped us all so much. It is the least we can do for you."Luke said standing up to get them desert. I hope you like chocolate cake with chocolate Icing. It is Kevin's favorite."Luke said coming back in with a beautifully decorated cake with Happy Birthday Kevin written on it." Oh my God I had no idea it was his birthday. He never said a word."Yanis said in surprise."It's fine. He hates celebrating it. We came to the party tonight and I pretended it was his birthday. Don't worry he wouldn't even blow out the candles I got for him."Luke said as he cut three large slices.

"I still feel bad for Kevin. My Birthday is the most important day of the year to me. It's July 9th that's 14 days before yours."Yanis said turning to Marcus."I will remember don't worry."He said with a smile."Oh don't worry there is no way on Earth you could possible forget. I have sworn that before I die it will be an international Holiday."Yanis said as his phone rang."Hi Toby, we are just finishing a late dinner."Yanis said answering the phone."I'm glad you are eating finally. Hey we are all down at the Sheriff's office waiting on you guys. Everyone is here. The news Media has shown up but no one is giving interviews."Toby said informing him of the situation.

"Thanks for the heads up. I think I will send Luke ahead and have him drop us off at Marcus's family home. It is on the way out of town anyway. I just want to avoid this mess as much as possible. I am sure that my name is going to be brought up at some point." Yanis said with a sigh."I know but you are a genius with the media."Toby said trying to comfort him."I need to go. Luke will be there in 20 minutes. I need to make another call."Yanis said hanging up."You guys need help from the Feds if we are going to neutralize this situation once and for all."Yanis said to Luke."I am sure that they will be arriving soon. This group is on the domestic terrorist list."Luke informed him."I am sure but it can't hurt to make a call."Yanis said getting up and walking into the living room and dialing his phone.

"I am sorry Deputy Director for calling you at such a late hour."Yanis said into the phone."Dr. Yanis are you alright? I heard about the incident in Colorado."Director Wallis said answering the phone on the first ring."Yes we are fine. We are just a little shaken up. The locals could use some extra help getting this situation under control. I am taking everyone to Cancun in a few hours." Yanis informed him."We already have agents on the way." He answered."I am sure Brian but I am going to speed this process up. I am going to fax you a list of names and address of all the leaders and members from Cancun. I would appreciate it if you could lead the round up personally. None of the guys are going to be safe until this group is neutralized once and for all." Yanis said quietly.

"You know we have to have absolute proof before we arrest anyone. This is still the United States."He replied."I know I will make a list of all email address and everything you need to get these guys. Just make sure it happens in the next two weeks. This is extremely important to me and besides this will definitely help your Career. I know that one name soon you will be the Director." Yanis said to boost Brian's support for the operation."I could use the boost at the moment. You know you can just call me without it being a business call."Deputy Director Wallis added."I know but you and I know that it is best if we keep our distance from each other. I really care about you Brian but this has to remain a business relationship. One night in Washington does not constitute a relationship." Yanis answered as he hung up.

"The Feds are on their way. Let Kevin know that Deputy Director Wallis is on his way."Yanis said coming back to the table."Wow this is incredible news. Our sleepy little county is finally going to be on the map of the Feds. We have a lot of fringe groups here."Luke said clearing the table."I am sure that this is going to add a lot of stress but at least you will have back up." Yanis said as they prepared to leave. Marcus was strangely quiet on the ride to his Mom's house."Are you alright?" Yanis asked as they opened the door."I am fine. It is a little strange coming back here. I keep expecting Mom to come down the stairs any minute."Marcus said sadly."I know and I am sorry to bring us here. I tried to avoid it. If there was anywhere else for us to go, believe me we would have gone there. This place is just easy access." Yanis said as they entered the living room."I know and I am glad to have had a chance to visit this place again. I grew up here and even in my darkest of hours. It is the memories of this place that kept me going."Marcus said as he turned on the heater in the living room.

"There is something else bothering you isn't there?" Yanis asked as they sat down to wait."I see that I can't hide anything from you. It's just that back at Luke's you made one phone call and the entire U.S. government is on the case. How can I compete with that? I am the one use to solving everyone's problems."Marcus confessed."Sweetheart you have nothing to worry about. What happened between Brian and I was a one Night stand. He was just a new Field Agent. We met at a bar and I will spare you the rest of the details."Yanis said taking his hand."I don't care about that. It's just I can't see you ever really needing me. My guys count on my leadership. I keep them safe and with you well, you don't need anyone. You could conquer the World in 5 minutes if you wanted too."Marcus said sadly.

"No baby, that is not true. I need you. I can't tell you how much I need you. I may have influence but over nothing I really care about. Do you know how long I have waited to have a man in my life that truly wants to be with me for me? Scott never loved me. He loved all the things I could do. You on the other hand didn't even know who I was or what I did for a living. You are here because you want me for Yanis. Do you know how incredible of a feeling that is to me?"Yanis asked sincerely."I do want to be with you. It's just I am not sure why you want to be with me. This is all new to me. I have really never had a relationship before and especially with someone like you." Marcus said looking him in his eyes.

"Marcus, I am just like you. I breathe air and occasionally I get hungry. We are the same. You are an amazing person. You risk your life for the rest of us every day. You are willing to lay down your life for people like the ones who attacked you. Even though they don't care whether you live or die. You lead your men with strength and understanding. I saw what you did tonight at the Rental house. You saved all of us tonight. You are a true hero." Yanis said finally.

"You saved me. You found a stranger in the middle of the road and you took me in and made sure I survived. You took care of me and didn't even know my name. You are the hero here. I just did what I was trained to do." Marcus said pulling away and standing up."Marcus I was born this way. I didn't really have a choice. It was already within me to do what I do. You are on the other hand made that choice. You chose to go into the Military. You chose to risk your life. You are the true Hero."Yanis said following him into the kitchen."I am just afraid that in a few months this newness will all wear off and you will realize that I am not good for you."He said as he pulled a bottle of Whiskey from out of the cabinet.

"You have to be kidding me. I am the one who is afraid that my life will be too much for you to handle. Do you know how many guys would understand enough to be standing by me right now and hiding out with me because of my career? I can tell you the answer none. I want you to understand how much this means to me. I never thought I would find love again. I have avoided it since Scott left. I guess that's why the Universe or God put you in the middle of the road last night. It took a tragedy like that to get me to see that love is really possible. It not a dream, love happens even when we are not looking for it."Yanis said as he accepted his glass.

"I never thought I would ever meet someone like you either."Marcus said coming up and kissing him."Wow it's too bad we don't have time to go upstairs."Marcus said as he stepped back with a light head."Yea I am sure that the guys will be here in a minute. Just know I really love you. I may not have the powers you have but you have my heart."He said leaning in for another kiss."It's all I want from anyone. It is more than enough. This whole thing will work itself out in time. I know it in my heart. We just need to be together for a little longer for us to completely trust each other. This maybe the fastest anyone has fallen in love but it will last. I just know it in my heart."Yanis said as his phone rang."Yes Toby?" Yanis said into his phone."We are coming up on the house now. Are you ready?" He asked."Yes, we will be out front in a few minutes. Were you guys followed?" Yanis asked.

"I don't think so. Kevin decided to hold a news conference to give us a chance to get away."Toby answered."Good thinking. I knew I liked him for a reason. Marcus needs a few minutes to make sure he has gotten everything he needs from here." Yanis said turning to him to motion him to go upstairs and get the rest of his things."Tell him it will only take a minute."Marcus called out as he raced upstairs."He is gone. Tell me is everything on track? Are the guys really pissed that I broke up their ski vacation?" Yanis asked out of concern."Not at all. Everyone is really stoked to be going to Cancun. No one can believe that you could put such a trip together with just one phone call. John and Rob won't shut about it. You have finally won them over." Toby said with a laugh.

"I am sure that they will have plenty of fun with the local boys. At least everyone will be safe. How about Marcus's buddies are they happy about the situation?"Yanis asked as Marcus came back in the room with a small bag."They are super excited. Most of them have never been out of Colorado. They feel like they won the lottery. Hey we are out front now."Toby said as Yanis could hear the bus pull up."We will be out in a minute."Yanis said hanging up the phone."Are we good now?"Marcus asked sweetly."We are more than good. I know that this jet has a bedroom and we are going to take full advantage of it."Yanis said kissing him again.

"I was hoping you would say that. Do you think I should bring the bottle with us?" Marcus asked holding up the whiskey."No sweetheart the jet has a fully stocked bar. I am sure that we will not need it."Yanis said as they joined the rest on the bus."Good bye Momma."Marcus whispered as they pulled away."Don't worry babe you will see this place again. I promise. These men will all be captured soon and you will get to come home."Yanis said as they took their seat."This isn't home for me anymore. Where ever you are is my home now."Marcus said as he put his arm around him."You really should write this shit down. Maybe when your military career is over you can write greeting cards."Yanis said with a laugh as he put his head on Marcus's shoulders.

"Are you making fun of me?" Marcus teased."No babe not at all. I love it when you talk like that. It's just surprising to me. It is the exact words that I want to hear. You always say what I am wishing for a guy to say to me. If I didn't know better I would think you have gifts of your own that you aren't telling me about." Yanis leaned up to kiss his cheek."Well maybe it's because we are meant to be together. I have never felt this way before."Marcus said as Yanis drifted off to sleep. His phone ringing in his pocket woke him up.

"Yes Carlos."He answered in a dream like voice."I just wanted to let you know that everything has been arraigned. The Jet is waiting for your arrival. I have reserved the Presidential suite for you and similar suites for your friends. I have also arranged a security detail to guard you during your stay with us."Carlos said proudly."Carlos I really don't think the team will be necessary. When you meet my guest you will understand. Thank you again for making these accommodations on such short notice." Yanis said waking up a little more."It is my pleasure my friend. I have been waiting for this visit for a long time. You don't have to worry none of the Cartels would dare touch you. They are all too afraid of you."Carlos offered.

"I know but I literally have my own private army with me. It is one of the reasons I called you. I am not worried at all. Hey we didn't work out payment arrangements yet. "Yanis answered." I am not worried about that at all. We will work something out. I offered you a 1,000,000 to come for a week."Carlos offered."I am not interested in your money. Why don't I just do a few appearances and we will call it even. I am afraid it might be a few weeks before we leave."Yanis said quietly."You and your guests are welcome to stay for as long as you need too. I assume you guys were involved in the incident in Colorado."Carlos said."Yes but how did you hear about it?" Yanis asked anxiously."It is all over the news channels. Your name wasn't mentioned but I recognized Toby in the crowd."Carlos informed him."Good, thank you again my friend. We will see you in a few hours."Yanis said hanging up.

"Did I hear him mention security, danger and Cartels?" Marcus said turning Yanis towards him."Babe it is all part of the job. I have talked a lot of shit on the radio over the past few years. I have also helped bring a few key members down. So Carlos is just being overly cautious. There is nothing to worry about."Yanis said as they pulled up to the private hanger."You are not telling me everything." Marcus said getting a little upset."Yes, babe I am. We will talk about this later. Let's just get on the plane. The far away from Colorado we are the better." Yanis said as they were the first to exit the bus.
"Dr. Yanis, it is so good to see you."Carloto, Carlos's son said as he greeted them."Wow you have grown up a lot my friend."Yanis said as Carloto ran to hug him."I am 21 now. It has been too long since we have seen each other."I know but damn boy you look good."Yanis said placing his hands on his broad shoulders."So do you. Pops is so excited that you have finally agreed to come and visit us. You know that you really helped me a lot with him. You are the first gay man that he ever knew."Carloto said as they entered the jet."I am glad I could help. So everyone what do you think?" Yanis said turning to the group as they entered the posh jet."Oh my God, Yanis this is amazing."Ben said in awe."Well we would have used the other jet but it is out picking up another V.I.P."Carloto said a little embarrassed."No my friend this is wonderful. I actually have been on here before. I met with your Father a few months ago when he was in Miami on business."Yanis said as he helped stow the luggage and made sure everyone was seated comfortably on the couches that lined both walls.

"I have reserved the bedroom for you and your guest."Carloto said eyeing Marcus a little too intently."Oh I am so rude. Marcus this is Carloto Rodriguez. He is the owner's son."Yanis said making the formal introductions."It is my pleasure." Carloto said shaking his hand."This jet is amazing."Marcus said as one of the staff handed him a glass of champagne."Yes but wait until you see the Presidential suite at the resort."He answered smiling lustfully at him."Hey little boy, your Dad told me that you have a serious boyfriend and besides Marcus is mine." Yanis whispered into his ear."I didn't mean any disrespect Dr. Yanis, it just he is so fucking hot." Carloto whispered back."Yes he is but he is all mine."Yanis said as he put his arm around him as if to take possession."Well, I see you brought a bunch of hot guys with you." Carloto said taking the hint."Yes but you are going to have to fight John and Rob over there for their attention."Yanis said pointing the two of them out.

"I can see that. Which ones are their boyfriends?" Carloto asked."I have been asking myself that same question since yesterday."Yanis said as he led them back to the private bedroom."Well you two have fun. If you need anything just push this button."Carloto said as he closed the door behind him."Ok we are alone now. What aren't you telling me about Mexico?"Marcus said as Yanis walked over to the chairs set up around a table to sit down."I told you everything that is important. I promise. I wouldn't ever lie to you."Yanis said as Marcus took the chair closest to him."I'm sorry. I know you wouldn't. I am just worried for you is all. There must be some reason why it took this event to get you to go to Cancun?"Marcus asked."The real reason I haven't agreed to go before now is Scott. He never wanted to go with me. Even though he knew it was my dream to visit the pyramids there. After he broke up with me, I just didn't want to go alone."Yanis said sadly.

"So why did he refuse to go?" Marcus asked."He did it because he could. It was always a game with him. He would never agree to something I wanted without getting something in return. I know it sounds stupid but that's just the way he was. He wanted me to buy him his own house. It was mainly so that he could leave me afterwards. I refused. I saw his plan immediately. When he said he wanted to leave me. He forced to pay him off for his silence. I had to give him 250,000 in cash and buy him a car. It was actually pretty cheap considering the amount of money I had spent during the course of our relationship." Yanis said with his head in his hands."Why did you pay him off?" Marcus asked as he made him look him in the eyes."He use to beat me. One night out of the blue he had a knife to my throat. I really thought he was going to use it this time. It was the look in his eyes and the feeling I had. I told him it was over. He just freaked out."Yanis said as the tears were flowing.  
"I am going to find this guy and I am going to kill him."Marcus said as the Captain announced it was time to take off."No Marcus, it is all over now. He is gone out of my life forever. My brother has seen to that. His buddies and he already made him see the benefits of leaving quietly and my lawyers made him sign a confidentiality agreement. Scott is behind me. Now let's not focus on the boyfriends of the past."Yanis said as the jet made its take off.

"So he pretty much blackmailed you."Marcus said visibly upset."Yes I suppose you could call it that. I wasn't famous when I met him. It was a few years later. I just got caught up in the fame and fortune. By the time I figured out he didn't really love me. It was really too late to do anything about it. I was stuck. It was one of the reasons I started doing radio. It kept people from seeing what I looked like. Now really please this is a painful subject for me and completely embarrassing. I really just want to be with you right now and not go through memory lane."Yanis said as he unbuckled when the seat belt light went out."I understand but there is no reason for you to feel embarrassed. You did nothing wrong. Scott is the one who needs to be punished not you."Marcus said walking over to the bar and pouring them a drink.

"Believe me when I tell you that he got everything he deserved. I come from a very connected Italian family. When my brother figured out what was going on. He called the cousins from Chicago and I was at the station. The boys came down and took him for a nice long ride out to the everglades. My lawyer took care of the rest." Yanis said as he accepted the Jack on ice."So when you say your family is connect. You mean like in the Godfather connected."Marcus said catching on."I will just say this; my great grandfather was a few blocks away from the Saint Valentine's Day massacre."I get it now. So should I be worried then. What is your brother going to say about me?" Marcus said walking over to the King size bed.

"Marcus you have absolutely nothing to worry about. My family is going to take one look at you and love you instantly. They will see immediately how much you love me and make me happy. That is really all they want for me. My brother is a big military buff. He loves anything to do with guns and war. You are a dream come true for him. I just know you will be best friends. He was the first one I came out to by the way. He just hugged me and said it didn't matter and that I would always be his brother."Yanis said as he finished his drink and walked over to the bed as well and began removing his clothes slowly.

"I really do want you right now."Marcus said watching the show."I really do want you too. I am sorry that earlier got messed up. My balls have been hurting since we left the rental house."Yanis said as he removed his pants and stood there in his designer briefs."God you are so sexy."He said pulling Yanis on top of him."No babe you are the god in this relationship. I can't believe that you really want me."Yanis said in between kisses."Oh you can believe it. I have wanted you since last night."He said as he pulled his shirt over his head and unbuttoned his jeans."I have wanted you so bad today. It was everything in me not to throw you on the couch and just ride you like a cowboy does his stead at your Mom's place."Yanis said as Marcus finally pulled off his briefs and took him to the base.

"God damn, you have to stop. I am going to fucking shoot if you don't." Yanis screamed as he pushed his head away."You can yell all you want. We are definitely not the only ones on this Jet who are joining the Mile High club."Yes but I am the only one who gets to make love to the best looking guy on this Jet." Yanis said as he wrapped his legs around Marcus's waist as he entered him."Baby we need some lube you are super tight."Marcus said as he pulled back and went quickly to his overnight bag."Please hurry."Yanis pleaded." I am I can't get this fucking zipper to open."Marcus said as he finally just tore open the bag and broke the zipper.

"I want you so bad."Yanis moaned as Marcus lubed up and entered him slowly."Oh my God this is ass is so hot."Marcus said as he pumped in and out."I can feel you deep inside of me."Yanis yelled as he shot a load on his face."Damn it, oh fuck."Marcus yelled as he shot his load. The shaking returned as he collapsed on top of Yanis."Damn that was fucking awesome."Marcus said kissing him passionately."Yes it was I finally feel like a real gay man." Yanis said out of breath."What do you mean by that?" Marcus said rolling off of him."This was my first time getting fucked. I have always been the top."Yanis said with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Baby, why didn't you tell me? I would have done it a lot easier. Are you alright?" Marcus said as his dick was still hard."Hell yea I am alright that was the most incredible orgasm I have ever had. My legs are still shaking."I know me too but as you can see. I can go more than one time." Marcus said smiling down at his hard cock."I can see that. I guess I am just going to have to take advantage of that wonderful piece of art."Yanis replied as he jumped on top of it and rode him like he was riding a horse. It didn't take long before they were both moaning from the ecstasy of their second orgasm in 15 minutes.

"Well I can't take anymore at the moment." Yanis said getting up suddenly and pouring another Jack."I completely understand. Marcus said joining him with his still hard cock pointing out in front of him."How many times can you cum in a row."Yanis asked as he playfully stroked it."It is not usually like this. I think he has a mind of his own tonight."Marcus said with a slight moan."I know it must be hard being out in the field for so many months. Yanis said as he went back over to the bed to stretch out."The field work as you call is in my past. I go back in 27 days then I have 14 more days of active duty and I am out."Marcus said joining him.

"I have to admit. I already knew that. I wouldn't have gotten involved with you otherwise." Yanis said laying his head on Marcus's stomach and stroking his hairy stomach."I figured you knew. You couldn't have met me at a better time. They asked me to re-enlist but I am done for awhile. I want to go to school and settle down. I have been in since I was 17 my Mom signed the papers. I just need a home again and I finally found something worth staying for."Marcus said as Toby knock on the door."I assume you guys are finished for awhile." He said through the door."What do you need Toby?" Yanis hollered out." I need to get out of the orgy scene for a little while. I can't take anymore sex."Toby answered."Well we aren't dressed."Yanis called back out through the door."Do you think I care? Just let me in please." Toby said begging.

"Where is Ben?" Yanis said as he cracked the door giving Marcus time to put his pants back on."He is still fucking with that kid Carloto."Toby answered as Marcus appeared behind Yanis at the door."God damn it. His father is going to fucking flip out if he finds out."Yanis said opening the door and putting on his pants to go rescue the boy."I will be right back. Don't even think about going near him."Yanis said as he left Toby and Marcus alone.

"You know why he doesn't trust me." Toby said almost falling over."No he didn't tell me. I thought you two were best friends."Marcus said helping to the bed."We are but this one night when he and Scott were together. Scott called me up and asked for my help."Toby said slurring his words."Toby, are you alright? You seem very drunk." Marcus said out of concern."I am very drunk. I almost died tonight."Toby said patting his hand on the bed."I know we all almost died tonight."Marcus said deciding to take the chair instead.

"You can sit next to me I don't bite unless you want me too."Toby said with a laugh."I think I will be much more comfortable in the chair thanks. You were saying Scott called you one night and asked for your help."Marcus said trying to distract him from actually making a pass at him."Yes Scott called and I went over. We fucked, end of story."Toby said passing out."Thank God you are back. He was just babbling nonsense."Marcus said standing up as Yanis and Carloto entered the room."Damn you Carloto your Father is going to fucking kill me. You know how conservative he is. I am sure he sent you to work this flight not get fucked by 5 guys at the same time."Yanis said finally letting go of his arm.

"You have nothing to worry about. I am fucking all the crew on this jet. The Captain is the guy my Father told you about. No one is going to say a word."Carloto said with a wicked smile."Listen what you do is your own business but while I am around one fucking guy at a time. You don't even know these guys. How do you know whether or not they are HIV- did you bother to ask?" Yanis said continuing the lecture."No but I assumed since they were with you then they must be cool." He answered."Carloto I have known you since you were 16 do you think I want to have to officiate at your funeral. If you are going to fuck around, then use fucking condoms, especially if you are going to be the bottom."Yanis said trying to calm down.

"Dr. Yanis, you aren't going to tell my Father about this?"Carloto asked taking a seat."Hell no, He would be very upset with me for bringing these guys around if he knew. I am just worried about you. I remember what is like to be 21. It wasn't that many years ago. I just want you to play safe from now on. It's not as much fun. I know but when you finally meet the right one. Then you will appreciate this advice. Now we only have about 45 minutes before we land. Why don't you go back out there and take charge. Get everyone dressed and put the cabin back in pristine order."Yanis said walking over to him and placing his hand on Carloto shoulder.

"I will do that and I am sorry for putting you in this situation."He said as he got up to leave."No I am sorry. Just learn from this, Ok."Yanis said as Carloto left quietly."You know you are going to be a wonderful Father some day."Marcus said walking over to him."Yea well, let's just hope that when we have kids they turn out straight. I don't think I could handle a gay son. What's up with drunken guy over there?" Yanis said looking over at Toby who was passed out on the bed.

"I think he just got a little bit more upset over the gun fire tonight than we realized. He said he almost died tonight."Marcus said repeating some of the conversation."Toby is a really good guy. He is very uptight unless you give him alcohol. Then watch out. I am sure that he will be fine when he wakes up. Just so you know, I am not into the party scene like these guys are. I never have participated in any of their swapping thing. Scott and I never went to any of their parties." Yanis explained.

"I know you are not like them. I knew it from the moment I met you that you were special."Marcus said taking him into his arms."He told you didn't he?" Yanis said after a few moments."Told me what?" Marcus tried to pretend he didn't know what Yanis was referring too."He told you that he fucked Scott."Yanis said looking at him in his eyes."How did you know?"Marcus said in surprise."Sweetheart, you can never hide anything from me. It was a long time ago and I know he didn't tell you the whole story about how Scott drugged him. Don't worry it is behind us now. I just know how he gets when he is drunk. I can assure you that he is perfectly harmless."Yanis said sitting down at the table.

"Why would Scott drug him?" Marcus asked sitting down and reaching out his hand."It was pay backs and he thought if he could video them together. He could get Toby to pay him for his silence. It was more of a rape. Toby has never forgiven himself. He still feels horrible for what he has done or at least what he thinks he has done. I told you that Scott was a manipulating bastard."Yanis explained."Why would he consider it paybacks?" Marcus asked."He wanted to go on the trip and I said no way. It was a very important appearance and Scott always had a way to fuck things up. I couldn't risk one of his tirades. So as paybacks he drugged Toby and then showed me the video months later."Yanis said shaking his head.

"Seriously, I am going to have to fuck this guy up."Marcus said as he squeezed his hand gently."No babe, there is no need for any further violence. I know exactly where Scott is and I can assure you that he is getting everything he deserves."Yanis said with a slight smile."He better never show up again."Marcus said as Toby began to come out of his drunken sleep."Where am I?" Toby moaned."We are flying to Cancun. We will be landing soon. You really should drink so much. You know what it does to you."Yanis said getting up and getting him a bottle of water from the bar."I know but once I start I can't stop."Toby said sitting on the edge of the bed."Let me get us all some coffee."Marcus offered."Thanks babe and can you make sure the boys are dressed and look like nothing happened out there."Yanis said as he left."I will make sure everything is back to normal and I will have a little talk with the boys to make sure that they behave themselves once we are at the resort."Marcus said smiling.

"You know he is a god, don't you."Toby said as Marcus closed the door."Yes I am fully aware of that fact. I can't believe how blessed I feel at the moment. He wants to kill Scott."Yanis said taking a seat next to him on the bed."You know how I feel about Scott. He doesn't deserve you loyalty or protection. You should have had your brother leave him in the swamp instead of rescuing him."Toby said as he finished the water.

"You know I couldn't live with myself if I hadn't stepped in. I never asked my brother to take him there in the first place."Yanis said as he passed him the second bottle of water."I told him about what happened with Scott."Toby said with his head down."I know and I told him the rest of the story. You really have to stop beating yourself up over it. You were raped as far as I am concerned. You weren't responsible for what happened. You were just trying to be a good friend to me by going over there. It was my fault for not kicking him to the curb sooner. I knew he was dangerous but I let him stay."Yanis said lying back on the bed.

"He trapped you. He acted one way and turned into a monster. It's not your fault."Toby said joining him."I knew he was trouble from the beginning but I thought I could change and fix him. He nearly destroyed me and everything I had worked for. Now though, I have finally found the man of my dreams. You on the other hand need to really think about Ben. You hate sharing him. What are you going to do when we get back and he moves in with you? Do you really think you are going to be alright with him going out and picking up a random guy?"Yanis asked seriously."I am not sure what I am going to do about that. He has said that once we get back that he will be committed to only me."Toby offered.

"Toby, I saw what was going on out there. He was the one who was leading the fucking. Do you really believe he can be committed only to you? I really like him. I just don't want you to get hurt."Yanis said putting his head on Toby's shoulder."I know you are just looking out for me, but I have to try. I have waited 3 years for him to agree to live together. Now that he has, I have to believe that he really loves me."Toby said as Marcus came back with the coffees."What are you two talking about?"Marcus said as he set the coffees on the table."Toby was just telling me what a god you are."Yanis said getting up and walking over to kiss him.

"Thanks for the coffee. I am going to be paying for this night for days to come."Toby said getting up and walking over to the table."No problem, the cabin is back to normal and all the guys are dressed and presentable. I told them to chill out the partying. I told them we are all guests and should act accordingly. You really put your neck out for them and they should show you respect. Everyone is sorry for what happened."Marcus informed them."I am not trying to be a dick but Carlos is super conservative. Carloto on the other hand is a little boy crazy at the moment. We just need them to keep everything behind closed doors and to leave Carloto out of the sex parties. His Father is a very powerful man. He would have no problems taking anyone out who hurts his son."Yanis said as he sipped on the coffee."You mean he is connected as well?" Marcus said taking a sip of his."Yes he is very connected. It is why I am not worried about the other Cartels. He has always defended me. I am one of his most trusted advisors. I may not agree with the way he does business but as long as he leaves me out of it. I can't say anything."Yanis explained.

"Attention passengers we will be landing at the resort in 15 minutes, please prepare the cabin for landing."The Captain announced."I guess I better go and sit with Ben. I am sure he must be missing me by now."Toby said walking out into the main cabin."I guess I better finish getting dressed."Marcus announced as he put the coffee cups away."I am sorry that Toby interrupted us."Yanis said as he put his shirt on."No need. He is your best friend. I really like the fact that you are so loyal to him."Marcus said as they strapped back in for landing.

"When we get to the resort, I have to meet with Carlos and then I need to make that list for the Deputy Director. It will take less than an hour. I want you to help everyone get settled and I will meet you in our suite when I am done."Yanis instructed."I want to be with you."Marcus said sweetly."I want to be with you too but I really need to speak to Carlos alone and no one can help me with the list. You would really be helping me more if you take charge of settling everyone in."Yanis said kissing hand."Thanks for everything."Marcus said.

"Why are you thanking me again? We are past all of that. You have more than repaid all of us for the taking care of the bad guys in Colorado. This whole night would have been a lot different had you and your men not been there. As far as I am concerned, you are more of Hero now than you were before."Yanis said as the Pilot made a smooth landing on the private airstrip of the Resort."Are you sure I can't help you?" Marcus said as they exited the plane."You are helping me. Just make sure everyone is settled and that will take a load of pressure off of me. Trust me your job is going to be a much more difficult task than you think."Yanis said with a quick kiss.

"Dr. Yanis is so good to see you my brother."Carlos said as they approached."Yes my friend it is always a pleasure to see you. I wish it was under better circumstances."Yanis whispered as the two men hugged."I understand completely."Carlos answered as Marcus walked up next to them."This is the love of my life, Marcus and our friends."Yanis said presenting everyone."You know Marcus you must be very special for the Doctor to make such an introduction."Carlos said shaking Marcus's hand."He is Carlos, I am sure our friends are tired from the events of today. Marcus is going to help them get settled."Yanis said as they made their way into the main resort property."Dr. Yanis this is your home for as long as you need it."Carlos said as his wife Maria joined them.

"Dr. Yanis I am so happy to see you again. Welcome to our home."She said kissing his cheek."Maria you look more beautiful every time I see you."Yanis said taking her by the hands and holding her out in front of him."You my dear friend are always so kind. Let me show you all to your rooms."She said leading the group to their accommodations."We reserved the best suite we have for you, Yanis."Carlos said as he led the way to his office."Thank you Carlos but a regular room would be just as fine with me."Yanis answered as he took a seat across from him.

"I knew you would say that but you my friend are personally responsible for my ownership of this resort. It is almost like you own part of it."Carlos said smiling."Carlos, the men with us are not all my friends. Circumstances have presented themselves that forced me to bring them along. I just want you to know that ahead of time."Yanis explained."I will not hold you responsible for their actions if that is what you are worried about."Carlos said smiling as Maria brought them two coffees."Everyone is in their rooms." She said as she set down the coffee service in front of them."Thank you for waking up at such an early hour."Yanis said smiling at her.

"No Dr. Yanis we have waited 5 years for you to visit us. It is my pleasure. I really need to speak to my son. He seems a little upset since his return."Maria said excusing herself."Did something happen on the trip?" Carlos asked out of concern."I had a stern talking to him. I think I was a little too blunt with him." Yanis said as Carlos poured the coffees."Good, it is one of the main reasons I sent him to pick you up. He thinks I am not aware of how much he likes the men but nothing escapes me."Carlos said sitting back down.

"Carlos, do you remember being 21 and how many girls you entertained?"Yanis asked pointedly."Yes I could have any woman I wanted."He answered proudly."Well Carloto is the same way. He can have any guy he wants and believe me it is a lot easier to get a guy than a girl. You just have to give him time to work through this. I had a serious talk with him. I am sure that he will make some changes, but for all of our sakes. I think it is best that you send him on a trip while we are here. The temptation of all those military guys is too great. It will only end in disaster for all of us." Yanis said sitting back in his chair.

"I will do as you ask. We are opening a sister resort in Colombia next month. He can go there and oversee final construction for us. So what exactly happened in Colorado?" Carlos asked. Yanis gave him the shortened version of the events and leaving out the part about the sex party."So you were in the middle of shoot out when you called me?" Carlos asked in disbelief."Yea pretty much the gunmen were at a standoff with the police, when I was speaking to you."Yanis said with a sigh."You are amazing. The only reason I knew you were in trouble is because you asked to come here. I will send some men right away to take care of this threat."Carlos said reaching for his phone.

"No Carlos, I contacted my friend with at my Government. He is going to oversee their capture. I do appreciate the thought though. This brings me to my next favor. I need to send some secure faxes to him. I need a line that is untraceable and clean if you get my meaning."Yanis said with a smile."We have a hotel line set up for that. Thank you for looking out for me."Carlos said smiling as well."I just don't want you to get into any kind of trouble for my presence here." Yanis said picking up his coffee again."Your presence is never any trouble. I have already put the word out about your arrival and made it very clear that you are under my protection. No one is going to bother you. They would not want to risk a war with me."Carlos said finally."Thank you Carlos, I want to pay you for all of this."Yanis said reaching in his pocket for his wallet.

"Dr. Yanis you are going to offend me if you bring up the subject of payment. I am the one who is going to pay you."Carlos said sternly."It is not necessary. You harbor my friends is payment enough."Yanis said just as sternly."No Yanis, you deserve to get paid. I know you don't want to take my money but I promise you it is all from legal sources. This resort is making me richer than all of my other businesses combined."Carlos offered."I'll tell you what. You take half of the money and divide it up amongst my friends so that they can have a vacation of a lifetime and the rest donate to the Children's hospital you just built. It will help buy gifts for those families and we will call it even but I want you to deduct any expenses that my group incurs here during their stay. If last night is any indication, you are going to have to order a truck load of alcohol to keep them stocked up."Yanis said as he stood up.

"Yanis, you are a man like no other. I am sure that the children are going to be very happy with all the gifts they are about to receive."Carlos said standing up and leading them back in the lobby."My new friends are all military. Marcus just got back from a tour of duty. I want this Christmas to be the best one any of them have ever had. Oh one more thing. All the men are gay. I know very well that they are going to want to meet up with some of the locals. Do you think that you could arrange that for me? I know you have a few special clubs that you could bring some of your employees over. I just don't want anyone to be in danger." Yanis offered."I have already thought of it. I have a dozen employees as you call them coming for a special welcome party tonight."Carlos said with a wink.

"You are the best my friend, I just need a legal pad and I am going to sit in the lobby. When I am done, I am going to personally fax the pages and then shred them. You need to get some sleep."Yanis said as they hugged goodbye."Welcome home my brother. I know Maria is anxious to speak to you after you have had a chance to rest. If you need anything at all just call me." Carlos said as he walked out of the front door. The front desk Manager walked over to Yanis when he was alone."Mr. Rodriguez has instructed me to be your personal assistant during your stay with us." The younger version of Carlos said."I am Yanis and thank you. I just need a legal pad and access to the secure fax in a little while." Yanis said as they shook hands."They call me, Juan."He said smiling."Your name is Pedro. Why do they call you Juan?" Yanis asked smiling.

"Mr. Rodriguez calls all the male staff members Juan. It is just easier for him to remember our names that way." He said with a laugh as he walked back over to the front desk and retrieved the pad of paper.

"Thanks Pedro, I will be done in a few minutes."Yanis said dismissing him as he began to channel the information needed. He went into a trance and began writing at a rapid rate, within 10 minutes he had filled the entire pad. He walked over to where Pedro was standing."I am ready for that fax line now."He said smiling as Pedro led him into a fax room with more than 20 fax machines."Do you have the number?"Pedro asked as Yanis took out his phone and inputted the digits. A few minutes the pages were sent."I need to make a call."Yanis said dialing the Deputy Director."Did you receive the info?" Yanis asked."Yes and its amazing work. I am headed out in a few hours. We will get these guys."He answered as Yanis hung up."Now my friend I need the shredder."Yanis requested with another smile.

The shredding was done with a shredder that turned the pieces to dust."Thank you for waiting up with me. I am sure that you must be tired. The sun is about to come up."Yanis said as they walked back to the lobby."It is an honor to serve you, Dr. Yanis. Mr. Rodriguez has told us all about you. He is so pleased that you have come for a visit."Pedro added as they got on the golf cart to go to his room."Carlos is a good friend. I know he is good to you as well."Yanis said as they arrived at a private Villa away from the main ground of the resort."This is the Presidential suite?" Yanis asked in surprise."Yes it is a self contained house. It has 4 bedrooms with its own private pool, Jacuzzi and staff, the back over looks the ocean. It is completely private and we have security assigned to this house 24 hours a day."Pedro explained proudly as they walked up to the armed guard standing out front.

"Welcome Dr. Yanis, I am here to serve you."He said pushing the machine gun out of his way to shake his hand."It is nice to meet you as well."Yanis answered as he opened the front door."I was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to get here." Marcus said coming to the hallway to greet them."I am sorry it took a little longer than I thought."He answered with a kiss."This place is a palace."Marcus said smiling happily."I can see that. Pedro we don't need the guard out front."Yanis said turning to him." Dr. Yanis is part of the house. It is not just for you but for anyone who stays here. If we dismiss the security staff, they will lose pay."Pedro explained."I see well we can't have that but do you think we could ask him to carry a handgun instead. My parents will be here next week and my Mom hates guns."Yanis pleaded.

"I will see to it now. My private number is over there by the phone. Please call me when you wake up. I will be available to you at a moment notice."Pedro said as he walked back to speak to the guard out front."You have to see the view outside."Marcus said excitedly taking him by the hand and leading him outside on the main deck."Wow the sun is starting to come up."Yanis said as he leaned on the wooden railing."I know it's our first sunrise."Marcus said coming up behind him."Are the others happy with their rooms?" Yanis asked as he leaned back into Marcus's arms."They are so excited to be here. Their rooms all have at least 2 bedrooms and are just beautiful. They are close to the main pool and the beach. The guys wanted me to thank you so much for arranging this."Marcus said as he kissed the back of his neck.

"I guess if we have to hideout somewhere it could have been a lot worse."Yanis said with a slight moan."Are you tired?" Marcus asked out of concern."I am a little but I know if I lay down I will just lie there awake. Why don't we take advantage of the hot tub?"Yanis suggested."Do we need to change first?" Marcus asked releasing him from his arms."No baby, it's safe here. It's just you and me and oh the security guard out front. I am sure that no one would dare fuck with him. Did you get a look at that gun he was holding?" Yanis asked as they walked to the side of the house to where the main pool and hot tub were located."Yes that is better than any weapon I every carried. I asked him to hold it."Marcus said with a laugh."Really and he let you?" Yanis said as they undressed.

"He did once I explained I was in the Rangers."Marcus said as he got in the hot tub and helped Yanis in."I bet he was as impressed as I am."Yanis said kissing him passionately."Yea well he serves in the Military as well. This is his special assignment."Marcus explained."Sweetheart for all of our sakes don't press these guys for too much information. It is better to keep our distance from them. Just remember where we are and who we are dealing with."Yanis cautioned."I figured that out quick. When he started explaining that everyone worked for Carlos."Marcus said as he continued kissing him.

Another Marathon love making session occurred and they both collapsed in the warm water out of breath."I think this is the best morning of my life."Marcus said with a satisfied smile on his face."I am so happy to hear that. I am also happy that we are staying away from the rest of our group. I really wanted to be alone with you. This all worked out better than I hoped."Yanis said with a yawn."Now you are tired?"Marcus asked."Yes but I am also starving."Yanis explained."All we have to do is call the staff and they will be here in a few minutes to cook for us." Marcus said as he went to go and get them some towels to dry off with.

"I am sure but I think I will cook us some breakfast." Yanis said as they wrapped the towels around them and walked back into the main house."What you are beautiful and can cook too?" Marcus commented as Yanis went into the kitchen and whipped up a couple of cheese and Mexican Sausage Omelets."Yes I love cooking. This was easy, wait until you try my Italian food. I make my own sauce from scratch."Yanis said as the kitchen staff arrived to find them at the breakfast bar finishing their breakfast."Seniors, good morning, I see that you already have eaten."The main chef said with a displeased look on his face."I am sorry but I really wanted to do the cooking this morning. It is my first breakfast with my boyfriend."Yanis explained."That is so sweet. I hope you found everything you needed."He explained as his face softened."Yes it was wonderful. I hope I didn't make too much of a mess." Yanis said looking at the few dishes that were left out.

"No not at all. I will provide a menu for you to choose from but in the future please allow me to prepare the meals. It is my job and Mr. Rodriguez would not be pleased if I didn't give you the full treatment. My name is..."The Chef was about to introduce himself but Yanis interrupted."Let me guess its Juan." Yanis said with a laugh."How did you know?" He asked with a surprise look on his face."I thought you were all called Juan."Yanis said with a smile."Yes that is true but my name really is Juan."He said with a laugh. Marcus looked confused at that point."I will explain later. Juan we are going to bed now. If you want to prepare a late snack for us that would be fine."Yanis said as he readjusted his towel as he stood up."Mrs. Rodriguez has requested your presence at dinner tonight. It will be served at 9:00 p.m." Juan informed them."Please let her know we would be honored to attend. Now please excuse us we haven't slept since yesterday."Yanis said as he and Marcus walked up to the Master Suite."You are really good at talking to the staff."Marcus said as they entered the bedroom.

"It takes practice. Holy shit, have you been up here already?" Yanis said as he looked around the room."I already unpacked us."Marcus said pointing to the walk in closet."The view is amazing."Yanis said walking out onto the terrace."I know all the rooms have this with various views."Marcus said coming up behind him and removing his towel."Why did you do that? I was serious about getting some sleep."Yanis said teasing him."I just like seeing you naked."He said gently kissing his neck.

"I really like seeing you naked but we need sleep. We still have to somehow find something to wear for tonight's dinner. Nothing I have with me will be appropriate."Yanis said as he walked into the bathroom."I suppose that means that jeans and flannel are out of the question."Marcus said as Yanis turned on the 4 man shower."I am afraid so. I will have to give Pedro a call and arrange a little shopping trip."Yanis said as they both climbed into the shower."I feel like I am back at the barracks in here."Marcus commented."Oh really, so it's not so lonely in the field after all."Yanis teased him."Yanis, I can promise you there was no sex with any of my men. I have to admit I was tempted a few times but it was all business. Love has no place in the battlefield."Marcus said defending himself.

"I really didn't mean anything by it. I really don't care who you had sex with in the past. Just make sure I am the last one you have sex with."Yanis said washing the shampoo out of his hair and turning off the water."I like the thought of that."Marcus said following suit."I am glad to hear that, even though I have sluts as friends, doesn't mean I believe in open relationships. I am kind of worried about our age difference. I know that 13 years doesn't sound like much but you are a hot guy in your mid-20 and I don't want you to regret giving up your youth." Yanis said drying off.

"Hey stop talking like that. Do you know how many people wait their whole lives to find someone as spectacular as you? I know married guys as well as single guys that only dream of finding someone like you. I can promise you now I have never given your age one second thought, besides you and I look the same age."Marcus said with a kiss."You always know the right thing to say."Yanis said as they walked over to the bed. He could see that Marcus was definitely excited about getting into bed with his erect penis leading the way."Marcus, we aren't going to sleep are we?" Yanis said playfully as he gently stroked him."No, I am afraid not. I have been saving this up for the right guy. Thank God I found him just in time."Marcus said picking him up and putting him on the bed gently.

They fell asleep in each other's arms waking only to the sound of the phone ringing on the side table."Fuck, what is it now."Yanis said getting out of bed and answering it."It's Pedro. I am sorry to wake you Dr. Yanis." Pedro said as he knew that they must still be sleeping."It's ok. I was going to call you when I woke up. What time is it?" Yanis asked not seeing a clock anywhere in the room."It is 5:00p.m. I know you are tired but I figured I had better check to see if you needed any clothing for this evening. I know you left in a hurry and I wasn't sure if you had time to pack properly."He said with hesitation.

"You are wonderful and you are right for calling. We do need to go shopping right away. Neither one of us has attire for a formal evening. Can you call Toby and Ben and ask them if they would like to accompany us."Yanis requested."Yes of course, sir. I will have the car ready in 15 minutes."He said hanging up."Well thank God for good staffing. We need to get up and get dressed. The car will take us shopping in 15 minutes." Yanis said as he hurriedly found some jeans and a shirt to throw on. He tried picking something that was similar to the clothes that Marcus had. He didn't want him to feel out of place.

"You know I know why you are dressed like that."Marcus said looking at Yanis as he came out of the closet."What, I always dress like this?" He said with a smile on his face."What when you go working on the farm. I know I need new clothes but and I promise I will get them today but go and change. It just makes you look stupid."Marcus said laughing."So you don't like the Red neck Yanis?" He said turning around to model for him."No I like the fashionable Yanis I fell in love with."Marcus said getting out of bed and walking into the closet past him.

"I will have you know that these jeans cost over 400.00 and this shirt well I am sure it was expensive."Yanis said smiling as he changed into shorts and Polo shirt."Much better, I will have you know these jeans cost 30.00 and this shirt I got at a thrift store."Marcus said as he buttoned the last button."I see well I don't care how much your clothes cost. You are hot in anything you wear."Yanis said with a kiss as the security guard came to the door."I am sorry to disturb you but Pedro is out front with the golf cart to pick you up."He said as he left immediately.

"Well at least he got rid of the assault weapon."Yanis said as they walked down the stairs."We should take him with us just to be on the safe side. I don't have a weapon with me and I would feel safer as you far as protecting you."Marcus said as he had his hand on the door knob."Baby, I am going to be fine but if it will make you feel better we can invite him along."Yanis said as they walked out to the golf cart."I would like you to accompany us if you are able."Marcus said as he stopped in front of the guard."It would be my honor. I also have a special present from Mr. Rodriguez."He said reaching into his pocket to pull out a nine millimeter."Tell Mr. Rodriguez thank you very much from me."Marcus said as he tucked it away in his pocket smiling.

"Dr. Tobias and Dr. Ben are already in the car. I see you decided to have security after all."Pedro said glancing at the added guest."Marcus said he would feel more comfortable. You know those Army guys they always want guns around them."Yanis said as a joke."I just want to make sure you are safe."Marcus said from the back of the cart."I know baby, I was just joking."Yanis said with a smile."Wow this property is huge."Marcus said as they saw it for the first time in the daylight."We have over 25 square miles of land. This is only the first phase of development. Mr. Rodriguez intends to build a small town here."Pedro said as they drove around the outside of the main pool and the boys yelled and waved from the center of the pool where one of the bars was located."Are they behaving themselves?" Yanis asked as he and Marcus waved at them."Yes they are perfect gentlemen. Mr. Rodriguez has the entertainment you requested arriving in a few hours."Pedro said with a smile.

"You order hookers for the guys didn't you?"Marcus asked quietly as the approached the car."Carlos is a diversified employer and an equal opportunity employer I might add with an extremely generous health plan. The employees are ones I know we can trust. They are just trying to help out the war effort. Just think of them as members of the local USO." Yanis answered with a smile."They are going to love you even more than they do already."Marcus said laughing at the description that Yanis just gave."It will keep them entertained and healthy. I don't want them going out and getting into any trouble."Yanis said as they got into the stretch SUV where Toby and Ben were sitting.

"How are you feeling Toby?" Marcus asked out of concern."I think I am feeling like you did when we found you. He said holding his head in pain."I tried stopping him but you know how he gets."Ben added putting his arm around him."Well I have learned my lesson. No more drinking for a while."Toby said quietly."I hope your rooms are alright. Sorry I haven't been to visit yet but I got busy taking care of somethings back in Colorado."Yanis explained."The suites are fucking amazing. You put my ski week to shame my friend. Next year you are planning where we go. Do you know that there are gold fixtures in the bathrooms?" Ben said impressed."I know. You should see the mansion we are staying in. It has a private pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the beach."Marcus said excitedly before realizing that he was bragging.

"You all are of course invited to come and stay with us. My family won't be here for a few days." Yanis added."No Yanis, you two need to be alone. We are happy just where we are. Aren't we Ben?" Toby said looking up at him."Yes of course, I am happy that you guys have a private home. You are going to need the space when your family arrives."Ben added graciously."I'm sorry guys. I am just excited I really wasn't thinking before I spoke."Marcus said a little embarrassed."None of us is use to all of this. It's like we won a prize on a game show or something. It's really the trip of a lifetime for all of us."Toby commented."I am glad everyone is happy."Yanis smiled proudly.

"Excuse me Gentlemen, but we have arrived. Mr. Rodriguez wanted me to give you all these."Pedro said passing out sealed envelopes to Ben, Toby and Marcus."What are these?"Toby asked."They are part of the agreement that Mr. Rodriguez and Dr. Yanis came to this morning. All the shops we will be going to are owned by Mr. Rodriguez. These cards will allow you to make any purchases you wish."Pedro explained as they opened the envelopes to find special credit cards inside with a note. Please accept this gift on Dr. Yanis behalf. I have deposited in your hotel accounts 75,000 USD. You may use these cards in any of my businesses. Any monies left over at the end of your stay will be given to in cash at your departure. Welcome to Cancun and have a Merry Christmas, Sincerely Carlos Rodriguez."Are you serious Yanis? You are giving us 75,000 each."Ben said with disbelief in his voice.

"Carlos insisted I accept payment for coming. Instead of continuing the argument I told him to split the money between all of you and give money to his new Children's hospital to buy gifts for the sick kids."Yanis said as the security guard opened the door."Yanis I can't accept this."Marcus said trying to hand him his card."Guys give us a minute."Yanis said taking him a little ways down the sidewalk."Listen to me. I am not trying to buy you off. I couldn't accept the money directly. Even though this money comes from a legal source, Carlos is still a drug lord. My clients and fans would never forgive me for taking blood money. I couldn't refuse payment. It would have been a huge slap in his face. This way everyone benefits and I get to save face. Just have a good time."Yanis explained.

"You did this for all of us?"Marcus asked."Yes baby all of your buddies from back home and my friends. So it is not charity. Just take the money and have the best Christmas ever. I told you I intended to make sure the guys were compensated for having to leave Colorado. This is my way of saying thank you for saving my life. So let's not argue about it anymore."Yanis said kissing him quickly and walking back over to Toby, Ben and Pedro with the security guard standing in front of them."Is everything alright?" Toby asked quietly."I think so. We really do need to hurry though. This shop is amazing."Yanis said as Pedro opened the door.

"Marcus, why don't you let Pedro help you pick something out for tonight?"Toby suggested as he could see that Marcus had no idea what he was doing in a store full of suits."Great idea, I am sure he will help you look amazing."Ben said as he and Toby ducked into one of the dressing rooms."I have never shopped for a suit before."Marcus said in a whisper to Pedro."No problem, we will just have them measure you and then we will see what they have in your size."Pedro said motioning over to one of the clerks and explaining what needed to be done in Spanish.

"You know I want to help him with this but I can't. It would make him feel worse than he already does. He totally freaked out about the gift."Yanis said to Toby as they were waiting to make their purchases."I can't believe you did this either. You are the best friend any of us could hope to ever have."Toby said suddenly hugging him. They both noticed the other men in the store giving them a disapproving look."You know Dr. Yanis Mr. Rodriguez has said many times to me that you are his top adviser."Pedro commented out loud in Spanish and then in English. This made the men jump to immediate attention. You would have thought the King of Spain had arrived.

It was Senor's this and that. They were falling on themselves to be helpful."Thanks Pedro, but really you shouldn't have had to say anything. I am sure that Carlos pays these guys well. It shouldn't take a word to get them to give great customer service."Yanis said as he swiped his credit card to make the purchases."I know but it is different down here. Everyone is like this that works for him. If he is not around they slack off."Pedro said smiling."Well I am going to have to help him change that."Yanis said as Marcus finally was able to find something in his size. He had his purchase put away in a suit bag and the shoes boxed up."I am going to surprise you tonight."He said proudly."I can't wait Yanis said with a kiss.

"We have a few more shops to visit."Pedro said showing everyone back into the waiting SUV."I can't believe the prices down here. These prices are amazing."Toby commented."We have to come back here and buy all our summer clothes for sure."Ben added."The next shop has casual wear."Pedro said as they drove up a few blocks."I have some Christmas shopping to do. Yanis would you mind picking out some clothes for me. I am going to borrow Pedro to be my interpreter."Marcus said as they prepared to go into the next shop."Are you sure? I don't know your style." Yanis offered."I trust you completely. I really hate shopping for clothes. Honestly my Mom always picked everything out for me. Since she isn't here anymore, I could really use your help."Marcus whispered in his ear as he was hugging him goodbye.

"I understand. I am sorry that your Mother isn't here. She would so love this place."Yanis said sadly."I know but I have felt her in my heart all day."Marcus said as he and Pedro walked down the street and disappeared around the corner."Pedro, I want to buy Dr. Yanis an engagement ring. Are there any stores around here that I can get one?" Marcus asked excitedly."Oh Mr. Marcus, I am so happy for both of you. Yes, Mr. Rodriguez has a shop over here. Let me do the negotiations though. You will be a part of the family soon. I will make sure you get the best price."Pedro said as they rushed into the store.

10 minutes later and 3500.00 Marcus had the perfect engagement ring in his pocket."I can't believe how cheap you got it. The tag said 20,000 USD."Marcus said as they caught up with the group in time for him to pay for his clothing that Yanis picked out."Don't worry; those prices are for the tourists. You got the price they would have charged a local."Pedro whispered. "What are you to conspiring about over there?"Yanis said as he approached them."It is Christmas and don't try and scan it out of me. It is a special surprise for you."Marcus said blanking his mind as to what was in his pocket."Oh you learn very fast. I see that you just blanked your mind on me."Yanis said laughing at him.

"I thought that might work. It's getting late and I am kind of hungry."Marcus said as they got back in the car."I am too. Dinner isn't for 2 hours. Why don't we go and see what our chef has prepared as a snack."Yanis suggested. They arrived back at the resort with their many bags that the staff immediately put in a golf cart to be transported to their suites."Why don't you two join us at the Villa for a drink?" Marcus asked."We have a few hours to kill."Yanis furthered the suggestion."Sounds like a plan."Toby said."You don't mind us hanging out?" Ben asked out of concern."No don't be silly we have all night to be alone. We wouldn't have offered otherwise, unless you want to attend the special welcome party with the rest of our friends?" Yanis inquired."No I think we are going to skip the event. I really just want to relax with my guy here." Ben said kissing Toby on the top of his head."Pedro do you mind driving us to the Villa?" Yanis requested."No not at all."Pedro said as he drove the golf cart slowly and carefully through the crowds.

"Marcus you were not kidding when you called this place a Mansion."Ben said as the guard greeted the new security member who had taken his place."Wait until you see the master suite." Marcus said taking Ben by the arm and leading him upstairs."I am glad our men are getting along so well."Toby said as he followed Yanis into the kitchen to see what the Chef had left in the refrigerator for them to snack on."I am really glad too. Marcus is going to ask me to marry him."Yanis said as he pulled at a fantastic looking platter of finger foods and Toby opened one of the two bottles of red wine left on the island for them.

"I am sure. He went to buy me a ring."Yanis said as he retrieved four glasses from the cabinet."Oh my God, are you going to say yes?" Toby said almost spilling the wine."Hell yes, I am going to say yes. I thought about having a commitment ceremony here. It is such a beautiful place and everyone who means anything to me will be here."Yanis said as he carried the tray of food out to the deck area."I am so happy for you. When do you think he will ask?"Toby asked in a whisper."I am going to leave that up to him. Do not say a word to Ben. I don't want to spoil this for him."Yanis answered as the boys joined them.

"Toby you have to see the master bedroom it is amazing. They have a chandler over the bed."Ben said as Toby passed him a glass of wine."I will later on. This is too the best friend anyone could ask for."Toby said holding up his glass in a toast to Yanis."Yes to the best friend anyone could ever have."Ben toasted next."To the best boyfriend any guy could ever hope to find."Marcus said with a huge smile on his face."You guys are the best."Yanis finished up the toast as they dove into the platter of food.

"You guys have got to try the main restaurant. The buffet is absolutely beautiful. We even took pictures to show everyone back home."After this morning, I think we are expected to eat here. The chef was kind of pissed I cooked us a light breakfast."Yanis said as he went to go and get the other bottle of wine."He's right. The main looked like we ran over his dog or something horrible like that."Marcus said adding to the story."Really, to have such problems, what would that be like?" Toby said as a joke."You guys should come for breakfast. I am going to be a dick and request all kinds of crazy stuff. We will just test his abilities."Marcus said with a mischievous grin."We will be here at 10:00 a.m. I can't wait to see what you think up."Toby said smiling as well.

"What are the three of you plotting?" Yanis said as he brought the bottle and wine opener out with him."We are just talking about breakfast and how Marcus is going to teach the Chef a lesson in manners."Toby said as Yanis passed the wine bottle to him to be opened."You know I can't operate one of these things."Yanis said like a helpless child."You the man who can do everything doesn't know how to open a bottle of wine."Marcus said with a huge laugh."Hey I never said I was mechanically inclined. I have blown the engine on several cars because I didn't put oil or water in them."Yanis said laughing too."Don't worry Babe I will be in charge of vehicle up keep from now on."Marcus said proudly."I was hoping you would say that. I need to buy a car first though. I have a car service drive me everywhere at the moment."Yanis said quietly.

"I remember you telling me that. We will just have to get you a sporty one then after Christmas."Marcus said accepting the fresh poured wine."Hey you guys have a beautiful hot tub."Ben noticed finally."We need to go get dressed why the two of you don't get in it."Yanis offered."You don't mind?" Ben asked Marcus."No of course not. This is your house too. The towels are by the pool and don't worry this is a private location. So no suits are required."Marcus said smiling at Yanis."I see the two of you have made full use of it already."Toby said smiling as well."We will be back shortly to say good bye. I noticed a few more bottle of the red in the wine cabinet if you want me to bring you one."Yanis said as he followed Marcus inside."Yes please."Toby answered.

Yanis and Marcus walked upstairs and Marcus passed Yanis his new suit and shoes."I will be out momentarily."Marcus said as he shut the closet door behind him."Hey you don't have to be so shy." Yanis teased him through the door."I'm not I just want to impress you."He called out."Seeing you naked impresses me. I can't wait to see how you look in real cloths."Yanis said as he finished dressing and sat on the edge of the bed."Are you ready?" Marcus said as he opened the door and walked out looking like a runway model for GQ magazine.

"Wait one minute."Yanis said running into the bathroom to get some hair gel."This will complete you."Yanis said running his hands with the gel through Marcus's hair and giving him a quick style."I have never worn gel in my life."Marcus said laughing."I know but my fucking God you look absolutely amazing. I can't believe how fantastic you look. I am going to be the guy all the girls are going to be jealous of. I feel under dressed compared to you."Yanis said with a tinge of regret in his voice."What the hell are you talking about? You are the one who looks amazing. Your pants give your butt a slight lift. I wish I had an ass like that."Marcus said grabbing him and kissing him passionately.

"I love you so much."Yanis said as they finished."I love you so much my heart hurts. Hey follow me out to the terrace for a minute."Marcus said taking him by the hand and leading him outside in the moonlight."I know we have only known each other for a few days but I know in my heart already that you are the one I want to spend the rest of my life with. You are the one I have been dreaming about. You are the one I have prayed for."Marcus said as he got on one knee and pulled out the ring box."Oh my God!!"Yanis said with a gasp."I wanted to wait on this but I am not a patient guy when I truly want something and this my love I want more than I have ever wanted anything in my life. Will you marry me?" Marcus said finally."Marcus, you are the one I have been dreaming about all of these years. I ran away from the thought of love until I met you. I can't imagine not spending the rest of my life loving you, so yes I will marry you."Yanis said as Marcus put the ring on his finger.

"I hope you like it. It is a stone I think from Tanzania."Marcus said as he stumbled to remember what Pedro had told him."Are you trying to say this is a Tanzanite?"Yanis asked as he suddenly ran back inside to where the light was."Yes I think that is what they said."Marcus said following after him."Marcus this ring must have cost you a small fortune."Yanis said taking it off and looking at it closely."They said it was five Karats flawless. I really didn't pay all that much for it. Pedro did the negotiations. If you don't like it I can take it back."Marcus offered afraid he did something wrong.

"Marcus this ring is the ring of my dreams. I absolutely love it. I couldn't have wished for a better one if I had tried. This stone is more valuable than diamonds. It also extremely rare, there is a limited supply in the world. No two are the same. Marcus you have to tell me now how much did you pay for this?" Yanis said looking him in the eyes."Honestly babe, it was only 3500.00 I paid for it with my own money not the money that Carlos gave me."Marcus said defending the purchase."Baby, I am just in complete shock. I am not upset. I am just in shock. This ring will probably appraise at over 100.000.00."Yanis said finally.

"Now I am in shock."Marcus said going over to sit on the bed."I am sorry if I ruined the moment by talking about price. It is that this ring is one that I have always wanted. I can't even begin to tell how you how much I love you for picking it out for me. I was only worried that you had spent way too much for it. I looked at one half its size once and said that it was the one I wanted to receive from the man I was going to marry."Yanis said kneeling at his feet."Really, you mean that?" Marcus said looking down at him."Marcus, I never lie and I am telling you that you have made my dreams come true in so many ways."Yanis said with tears in his eyes.

"Don't cry baby, I was just worried that you wouldn't like it. I would have paid the 20,000 they were asking for it. I swear."Marcus said getting on the floor with him."The cost is not the point. The point is that you picked it out for me without me telling you want I really wanted. I would have settled for a small diamond ring and you give me the Hope diamond instead. Marcus we are really meant to be together. This ring is a sign of that. Among all the other signs, thank you Baby so much."Yanis said kissing him all over."Hey you are going to mess up my suit."Marcus said standing up suddenly."Oh right sorry, I forgot."Yanis said kissing him some more and pushing back on the bed.

"We are going to be late for dinner."Marcus said as Yanis pulled off his jacket and pants at the same time. Let them wait. I am a fucking star and I am supposed to be late."Yanis said as he pulled off his pants and rode him like never before."If I would have known that giving you a ring would have made you act that way. I would have bought one yesterday."Marcus said as they finished and had collapsed next to each other."Marcus it wasn't the ring that did it. It was you. I love you so much. I can't wait to do this several more times tonight and if my little Marky down here will be willing I will do it until the sun comes up."Yanis said playfully."Well it's not little Marky." Marcus said laughing as he stood up to get dressed again."Oh sorry my mistake, big Marky."Yanis said standing up to redress as well.

"You look as good as you did before."Yanis said helping him with his tie."Do you really think so? I feel stupid wearing this suit just to dinner."Marcus said as he followed Yanis into the bathroom as he wetted his hair a little."Sweetheart, this is all part of the package to our life together. We are expected to look better than anyone else. Believe me you have nothing to worry about in that department."Yanis said swatting his ass slightly."If you say so, it is just going to take me time to adjust."He said looking at himself in the mirror."Just think of it as your new uniform. Although, I do prefer your old one and I am going to ask you to wear to bed from time to time."Yanis said with a lustful smile."Oh I will anytime you want."Marcus said as they walked out to the Terrace."Toby and Ben get your asses out of the Hot Tub. I have something I want to show you."Yanis yelled over the side.

They walked back out on the main deck to find a bottle of champagne already opened and 4 glasses poured."You already knew I was going to ask you tonight?" Marcus said laughing."I knew you were going to ask me but not when and I certainly had no idea you picked this ring."Yanis explained."So what is so damn important?"Toby said as he and Ben walked up in towels."I think you already know that."Yanis said handing them a glass of champagne."You did it?"Ben said smiling."What you knew?"Toby said with a why you didn't tell me look on his face."Yes he showed me the ring earlier when we were upstairs."Ben confessed."Now I know why you went and got the champagne."Toby said as Yanis dragged him inside to show him the ring.

"Oh my fucking God, is that what I think it is?" Toby said holding Yanis hand up in the light."Yep a 5 Karat Tanzanite in Platinum, Can you fucking believe it?" Yanis said with a huge smile on his face."No way this is the ring of your dreams."Toby said looking at Marcus in disbelief."So I did well?"Marcus said shyly."Marcus, you have no idea how well you did. Yanis has talked about this ring for years. He said he would only marry the guy who gave him a Tanzanite. You my friend are definitely the man he has always dreamed about."Toby said hugging them both.

Pedro joined them on the back deck."I am here to pick you guys up to give you a ride to Mr. Rodriguez's house."He said smiling noticing the champagne."I asked and he said yes."Marcus announced to him."Congratulations on your engagement."Pedro said as Marcus rushed in to grab him a glass."Thank you Pedro for helping him, let me ask you something was Carlos aware of the purchase?"Yanis asked him taking him away from the others."Yes he approved the price himself."Pedro answered honestly."You know what this ring is worth, don't you?" Yanis asked pointedly."Mr. Rodriguez gave it to Marcus at exactly what it costs the store. He was happy to do it. I promise you it was at cost."Pedro answered."Thank you for being honest with me. I feel a little better. I was afraid that he gave it to him as a favor."Yanis said as they walked back over to where the rest were standing."We really need to go now. Mrs. Rodriguez hates for the guest to be late. She specifically instructed me to make sure we were on time."Pedro said looking at his phone."I guess we must leave you guys. Enjoy the Hot Tub. We will catch up with you guys later."Yanis said as they walked out to the golf cart.

"Mrs. Rodriguez is super excited that you are coming tonight. She has called all her friends bragging about it."Pedro said on the ride to their Estate."I really like Maria. She is such a sweet person. I just wish I had more time to spend with her. It seems they are always in a hurry when they come to Miami."Yanis said as they pulled through the massive gates leading to the main house."Wow this place is massive."Marcus commented."I am sure there is plenty of security features involved in the building of this Estate."Yanis said as they passed through the main gate and were greeted by armed security force."There are 100 men on duty at all times."Pedro said giving a little history about the place.

"This is what cocaine can buy you."Yanis whispered in Marcus's ear."Yep, we are in the wrong business."Marcus whispered back."I meant to tell you earlier but you both look wonderful. I am sure that you will be the hit of the party."Pedro said proudly."You did a wonderful job today. I will make sure to mention that to Carlos when I speak to him."Yanis said as the door opened for them to get out."Thank you Dr. Yanis it has been a pleasure serving you."Pedro said proudly."You and I are going to be friends for life. So call me Yanis."He said as they were greeted by their hosts."Dr. Yanis and Marcus, welcome to our home."Carlos said extending his arms to hug them both."Yanis is that a new ring that you are wearing?" Maria said immediately."Yes my friend. I am getting married."Yanis said showing it to her.

"Oh I am so happy for you."She said kissing his right cheek."So am I."He responded as he kissed her left one."You must consider the resort as the place to hold the wedding."Carlos said as they walked through the giant double doors. The kind you would find in an ancient Palace."I was going to ask you about that after dinner."Yanis whispered to him."I guessed that already."Carlos said with a laugh."We insist, it would be so wonderful to have a Christmas wedding."Maria said as she showed them around the ground floor as they walked out back."We haven't set a date yet."Marcus said as he walked gracious on Maria arm."I think Christmas would be a perfect day, if that is alright with you Marcus?"Yanis asked as they were greeted by the other guest of the dinner.

"I think this truly is going to be the best Christmas of my life. I can't wait to marry you."Marcus said walking up and kissing him in front of everyone."My dear guest it is my great pleasure to announce their will be a wedding on Christmas."Carlos said very loudly for all to hear."This caused a great stir. Everyone immediately began cheering for the new couple."I guess this means I don't have to worry about buying you a Christmas gift then."Yanis whispered in Marcus's ear."Nope, you are my gift this year and for the rest of my life."Marcus said lifting him up and twirling him around.

The wait staff brought out champagne for the guests."Carlos you knew it was going to happen tonight as well. Do have that house wired?" Yanis said after accepting congratulations from those in attendance."No my friend but when Marcus bought that ring today. I figured he loved you way too much to wait." He said smiling."You know I was at several of your shops today. You staff are absolutely terrible with customer service, but it inspired me with a vision of your future. It is time my friend for you to go totally straight. You can make 4 times the money you are now. This ring you arranged for me is worth well over 100,000 dollars in Miami and New York. This suit I am wearing could easily sell for at least 1000.00 not the 100.00 I paid for it. The connections you have my friend are amazing. If you invest a little in property, you would serious make a killer and if we can clean up you image we could get you elect president of this wonderful country."Yanis said proudly.

"Do you really see all of this?" Carlos asked surprised."Carlos I have never lied to you. I can see all these things and more. It is just going to take the right staff to make it happen. Pedro would be the perfect person to help you in this new venture."Who is Pedro?" Carlos asked."I mean Juan, the one you assigned to me today."Yanis said laughing slightly."So that is his name. I call all the guys Juan; it makes it easier when dealing with the staff. Dr. Yanis you are truly wonderful. You know Maria has threatened to leave me if I don't make some serious changes in the way I do business."Carlos said as Maria walked over to them with Marcus."Are you two planning to take over the world again?" Maria said with a smile.

"Well almost, Carlos has just pledge to go totally legal in the New Year. Isn't that right Carlos?"Yanis announced."Yes my dear friend has inspired me to focus on fashion and high end jewelry."Carlos said smiling."Yanis you are a miracle worker."Maria said as she happily kissed Carlos all over his face."Yes, he is and with his wedding going on right here at our resort. It is surely going to make business boom. Marcus did you know that Yanis show is in 100 countries worldwide. He is super popular in Mexico and the rest of the Latin world. It is just an honor for you both to agree to be married at our resort." Carlos said hugging both of them excitedly.

"Carlos I had no idea he was so popular. Honestly I have never even seen the show."Marcus confessed as he looked over at Yanis."My friend now I know why you chose him. I would have done the same. Yanis show is extremely popular in the U.S. but in Latin America he is more popular than the Pope. We are going to have hire a ton of security once word gets out about the wedding." Carlos commented out loud."Let not think about that tonight. You have other guest that you must attend too and I am sure that Maria has arranged a wonderful meal."Yanis said as they walked inside to the dining room.

"Dr. Yanis before you go I would like a few moments to speak with you."Maria said as all the other guests were leaving."Yes of course, Carlos can I trust you to keep my Fiancé busy while I speak to your lovely wife?"Yanis asked as she led him to her private sitting room."Yes we will be out back having a nice Cuban cigar and brandy."Carlos said as he and Marcus walked the opposite direction."Don't worry he will not talk about anything that might get Marcus in trouble."Maria said as she poured them a glass of Sherry." I trust him but Marcus is so innocent. I really never thought I would find true love."Yanis said as he sat down.

"I am so happy for you. Thank you for what you did for my son the other day. He told me about the little talk you had with him."Maria said taking a seat across from him."I am truly sorry that I suggested he be sent to Colombia but I know how protective Carlos is of him. I just wanted him out of temptation range."Yanis said sipping his Sherry."I know you care about my family. It is one of the reasons I love you so much. You always advise Carlos to do the right thing. How serious do you think he is about changing?" Maria asked getting to the point.

"Carlos is motivated by power and money. I am going to show him how he can have both by doing the right thing. I finally got through to him when Marcus bought this ring from him today. Do you know its true value?" Yanis asked her."I know it costs us 3500.00 USD because Carlos told me. He has those businesses as fronts. I am not allowed to be involved in anything but with the resort. She is my baby." Maria explained."I figured from the way the staff treated me and my friends today. The point is that if I were to buy this ring in any of the big cities like L.A. or Miami for example it would be worth over 100,000 plus dollars. The mark up is incredible."Yanis explained.

"I had no idea. So you appealed to his business sense."Maria said smiling."Yes and I really believe that he could one day soon be President. We just need to clean up his image. I think we could get him elected Governor next month using his current standings and let him show the people he can change. Then during the next Presidential election he can win."Yanis said as Maria poured him another Sherry."Yanis, you are incredible. I have been trying for years to get him to see this. In one night you changed my world forever."Maria said standing up to hug him."No Maria, it has been 5 years. It was only tonight that I was finally able to see things first hand that helped him change his mind."Yanis said as they walked back out to join their men.

"Carlos, I gave Maria the plan as I told you earlier. I really think you should put Carloto in a position of more responsibility. He needs to know how business works. Pedro would be a great guy to help mentor him properly. The two of them in charge of this new you. I really believe will be a very successful combination. Marcus and I need to get going. I am still really tired from the journey and we have a wedding to plan."Yanis said as he hugged him goodbye."You guys just get some rest. I will plan you the most beautiful wedding anyone has ever seen."Maria said as Yanis kissed her cheek goodbye.

"Carlos offered me a job."Marcus said as they were travelling back to the resort."I figured as much. He really is a great guy at heart but until we clean up his business I would advise keeping a healthy distance from him."Yanis said as he put his head on Marcus's shoulder."I told him that I wasn't sure what I wanted to do next but I would let him know."Marcus answered."Good answer. What else did he talk to you about?" Yanis asked as they were pulling into the resort."He gave me a lot of background as to who you are."Marcus said smiling.

"Marcus there is a big difference between my public life and private life. You really know all there is to my private side. There are no more surprises. What I do in my public life really is too complicated to explain to you. I am afraid that you will just have to experience it as we go. "Yanis said as they walked into the lobby of the resort."I know Babe, it is just so cool that you saved Carlos's life on many occasions and even picked this land for him to develop using Google Maps."Marcus offered."Babe, I think we should go check on the boys before we go back to the villa."Yanis said as Pedro approached them.

"Dr. Yanis, my new best friend, I can't believe you talked to Mr. Rodriguez about me. He told me he wants me to partner up with his Son and start a new business venture. He even called me by my real name."Pedro said as he hugged him tightly."You are going to have to work really hard so don't thank me yet. Just do your best."Yanis said putting his hands on his shoulders."I will, I can promise you that I will work night and day."Pedro said with a choke in his voice."I know you will and besides have you seen Carloto. He is super hot. I think that you two will make the perfect power couple. He needs someone like you to settle him down."Yanis said with a huge grin on his face.

"How did you know? Is it that obvious?"Pedro said in surprise."No my friend but remember who I am and like I said Carloto needs you. Carlos needs you. So I think it will be a perfect match. Can you do me one favor?" Yanis asked."Yes of course."Pedro said ready for action."Take me to Toby's suite. I want check on our friends. Are they still entertaining Carlos's employees?"Yanis asked with a smile."No the employees have all left. I made sure that no one stayed behind. Although they will be back tomorrow, everyone wants to go to the pyramids in the morning."Pedro advised as they walk through the pool area to where everyone was staying." I would really like to go as well, if you are up to it Marcus?"Yanis said turning towards him.

"Babe, I know this is one of your dreams. So yes of course we can go."Marcus said as he put his arm around him."Do you think that you could arrange a private bus to take us?"Yanis requested."I really think Dr. Yanis that for your safety we should send your friends by bus and you by Helicopter. The roads to the pyramids are known for robberies. If anyone finds out that you are travelling. There is sure to be trouble."Pedro said out of concern."So you are in danger here."Marcus said stopping suddenly."Babe, don't worry. I will do what Pedro has suggested and take a Helicopter. I wouldn't want to put anyone in danger."Yanis said reassuring him.

"I will make sure we have a team with you as well."Pedro offered."I am not going to think about any of this right now. Just make all the necessary arraignments and coordinate with Marcus as to the details."Yanis said finally as they continued walking towards Toby's suite."Yanis, are you sure everything is going to be alright?"Marcus said as Pedro left after pointing out everyone's rooms."Babe, I live like this every day. You are going to go crazy if you worry about potential threats against me. Give me your hands."Yanis said as he took Marcus's hands in his."Now blank your mind completely like you did when you were trying to hide the ring earlier."Yanis instructed.

"I can see us riding in the Helicopter to the pyramids and our day together."Marcus said as the events of the next day were flooding his mind all at once."I am not going to do this every time we go out together but I just wanted you to know that I never do anything like this without first reviewing the events that might come. When we travelled to Colorado I was only planning on a vacation. I figured I would just wing it."Yanis said finally."That was the most incredible thing I have ever done. Is this what your life is like for you? Being able to see things before they even happen?"Marcus said as they broke their bond."Pretty much, I don't do this 24/7. I only do for personal reasons when I have reason to believe I need too." Yanis said as he knocked on Toby's door.

Marcus stood back for a minute as Toby opened the door."Marcus, are you coming?" Yanis asked as he was still stunned by the power he just felt."Yes give me a minute." He answered."Toby, I will be right back. Just give us a minute."Yanis said walking back over to Marcus."I didn't mean to freak you out. I should have prepared you better. I am sorry."Yanis said putting his arm around him."I am not freaked out at all. I can still feel the energy flowing through me. It's like I am feeling God for the first time."Marcus said catching his breath.

"Is everything alright?"Toby asked coming out into the hallway."Yes, I must have hit him with too much energy. I have been drinking non-stop for two days. I just wanted him to see what I was seeing. I must have given him too much for his body to handle."Yanis said as he and Toby led Marcus into the room to sit down. Marcus looked like he was in some kind of Trance. His eyes were glazed over and he just stared into space."What happened to him?" Ben said as he came out of the bedroom dressed to go to the club."I'm not really sure. I have never seen this happen before."Yanis said as he knelt in front of Marcus.

"We are headed to the club. The guys wanted to invite you to join us. They want to thank you for all you have done over the past few days."Ben said as Yanis waved his hand in front of Marcus who didn't flinch or even blink. He just had a calm peaceful look on his face."I think we had better stay here. You two go and have fun. If I need you, I will send someone to find you."Yanis said as the guys were leaving."Stay here as long as you need too. There are two bedrooms in this suite."Toby offered as they left for the club.

"Marcus, honey, you have to come out of this."Yanis said still sitting in front of him. There was still no response."Damn it Marcus, you are scaring me. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was just trying to comfort you. I am so sorry."Yanis said with tears rolling down his cheeks."Please don't cry. I am fine now."Marcus said suddenly coming out of it."Oh my God, you scared the shit out of me."Yanis said getting up and hugging him and kissing him."I'm fine now. Wow what an experience. It was like I was out of my body. I could see my buddies in Afghanistan, and my Mom's house. It was if I were walking in a dream. I could see them but they couldn't see me."Marcus said smiling now.

"Sweetheart you were astral-travelling. I had no idea that this could even happen. I didn't mean to hurt you. I have been drinking non-stop for two days. I must have zapped you with more energy than I needed too. I promise it will never happen again."Yanis said as the tears began to flow again."Yanis why are you upset? This was the coolest thing that has ever happened to me spiritually. Is this feeling what happens to you?" Marcus asked as he pulled Yanis on his lap."Sometimes but never like what happened to you. I know how to control it. You on the other hand have never experienced this before. I should have known better. I could have really hurt you."Yanis said burying his head in Marcus's chest.

"No baby, you didn't hurt me. You made me feel amazing. It was like you sparked something inside of me that was already there. It was like when you jump a dead battery. I felt that same spark as you gave me energy the other day but nothing like this."Marcus said holding him tightly."I have only done that with my Mom. She is psychic too but I don't love her on the same level that I love you. I must have over done it because I was trying to comfort you."Yanis said as he stood up to get them both some waters."Yanis, please stop worrying about this. I am perfectly fine and look at my face. It is completely healed and my legs and arms."Marcus said showing him that all the bruising and cuts were gone.

"You look even more amazing than you did before."Yanis said trying to downplay what had just occurred."It's a fucking miracle is what it is. You healed me completely. I don't feel any pain anywhere. If fact, I feel so good like I have slept for 3 days straight."He said hugging him and twirling Yanis around the room."I'm glad you are better but let's keep this to ourselves. I really didn't mean to do it. I am happy this was the result but I didn't do it on purpose."Yanis said as he caught his breath."Yanis, why are you being so modest? You have all this power within you and yet you never want anyone to know about the miracles you perform every day."Marcus said sitting him down to talk to him seriously.

"Marcus it is just who I am. I strive every day to do the best I can. It is not like I want to be special or have gifts. It was how I was born. Now please promise me that you aren't going to tell anyone about this. It's important to me."Yanis said taking his hands."I am not going to say anything but how am I going to explain this to Toby and Ben? It is obvious to anyone that something occurred."Marcus said looking at his face in the mirror again."I don't know. I am just really glad I didn't hurt you. I was so scared that I somehow damaged you."Yanis said leaning back on the couch.

"Yanis, you healed me. Do you know how amazing that is? I felt the strength you gave me before I went to the hospital but just now. I can't describe how good I feel inside and here you are sick about it. Please Yanis, just be happy about this. Do you know how much more good you can do in the world if you learn how to channel this energy. Do you realize how many people you can save from suffering?"Marcus said with hope in his voice."Do you know I feel like a freak of nature already? My life is already complicated enough without adding this to it. Marcus, I just can't do it anymore. I just can't."Yanis said as he began crying again."You are not a freak. You are an amazing guy, who I am lucky enough to be marrying in a few days."Marcus said taking him in his arms to reassure him.

"I am the lucky one. Most guys would have run away in fear after what just happened."Yanis said with the sniffles."I am not most guys to start with. I am certainly not Scott. I would love you no matter what. You and I are going to be together for the rest of our lives. Nothing and I mean nothing is going to get in the way of that." Marcus said with forcefulness and assuredly as possible."Thank you for understanding. I am still really fucked up from being with Scott. It is going to take time to get over all the things he has done to me. I really don't want to drag you down with me."Yanis said moving away slightly."What the fuck are you talking about? There is nothing we can't overcome together. Now let's get your face cleaned up. We are going to the club. I want to show my new fiancé off to my friends."Marcus said standing up and leading him into the bathroom.

"I'm sorry this is twice that I have ruined our night."Yanis said as he dried off his face."You didn't ruin anything. Just stop with all this self doubt. There is no reason for it. I love you and you love me and that is all that matters. I really think you want to be upset. You are finally found happiness and you don't know how to deal with it."Marcus said kissing him passionately."I suppose that you are right. Let's get out of here and get a drink. I think I just need to calm down."Yanis said."There's my Yanis back. You know I read its Karaoke night." Marcus commented as they walked into the club to find everyone watching one of the boys sing.

"Damn he is good."Yanis said as he finished and everyone turned to look at them."Well so much for blending in."Marcus said in a whisper."Do you want to do the honors?" Yanis said standing slightly behind him."Yes of course. Everyone in case you haven't heard yet. We are getting married on Christmas and you all are invited."Marcus bellowed at the top of his lungs with excitement in his voice. This started the clapping and cheering. Toby brought Yanis a Jack on the rocks and a beer for Marcus."We thought you guys decided to ditch us."Ben whispered in Yanis ear."No way and miss this party. We have finished our obligation this evening it is time to party."Yanis said cheering as well.

They all closed the club right before sunrise."I think we should just stay awake and have some breakfast. I really want to go to the pyramids today. I am sure that we will have plenty of time to sleep later."Yanis suggested."I agree and with the healing you gave me last night. I am not at all tired. I think I could stay up for another 3 days easily."Marcus interjected."Let's not talk about it again. I feel bad enough already without having to re-harsh it."Yanis said as Pedro met them in the lobby of the resort."Why are you still here?"Yanis asked."I wanted to be prepared for my meeting with Mr. Rodriguez this morning. I have been doing research all night on possible locations for our new stores." Pedro said with the print outs in hand.

"Pedro, you can't start this new venture this way. You have to get some sleep. Let me see which location that you picked out. Carlos is going to ask me to look at them anyway."Yanis suggested as the three of them took a seat in the lobby."Thank you Dr. Yanis, I know that you both must be exhausted. Hey, Mr. Marcus what happened to the bruising on your face?" Pedro said suddenly."Its cover up make up. Toby had some professional stuff in his bag."Marcus said quickly covering the healing." It looks amazing. It looks so natural." Pedro said inspecting him closely."Let's focus on the task at hand."Yanis said purposely interrupting him.

"Oh sorry, I was just thinking that this make up is so wonderful. It would make a nice addition to our new lines of products."Pedro said as Yanis handed him ten pieces of paper."The Top one is the one you should consider first and then in descending order. The rest can wait. You will be very overwhelmed with what I have given you. I put them in the order of geography. Miami is the first place I would start and then work your way up to New York City and then westward."Yanis explained his thinking on the subject."So I will be close enough for you to help me?" Pedro asked."Yes of course, I will refer all of my wealthy clients to the new project." Yanis said as one of the front desk staff walked over.

"Would you gentlemen like any Coffee?" He asked."Yes but I think we had better head back to the villa. I am sure Chef Juan has his heart on serving us breakfast."Yanis said standing up with Marcus."The Helicopter is on standby. You may leave for you trip at anytime."Pedro informed them as he drove them back to the Villa."I am afraid that our friends will probably not need the bus until late afternoon. So after breakfast we will give the front desk a call."Yanis said as they arrived at their destination."I will let them know."Pedro said as he departed.

"Do you think Pedro is going to press the issue of the make up?" Marcus said as they entered the villa."No I am going to keep him very distracted from the subject. If it comes up later I will just tell him it is experimental and not F.D.A. approved."Yanis said as they walked into the main living room to the smell of coffee and breakfast coming from the Kitchen."Wow everything smells wonderful."Yanis said coming in on a buffet feast almost ready."He actually made everything I requested."Marcus said with a look of surprise on his face."It must have taken him all night."Yanis whispered back."Now I feel bad."Marcus answered as they walked out to the main deck out back to find a table set with fresh juice and coffee service.

"Don't feel bad. Did you see the look of joy on his face? He loves every minute of this. We gave him a challenge and he was able to meet it. Don't worry; we will leave him a huge tip at the end of all of this." Yanis said as Chef Juan brought out the first course of eggs over easy with caviar and white truffles with toast with the crust cut off."We are going to explode if we eat all the food he has prepared."Marcus said after the 6th course."You ordered it. I think I will have him send the leftovers to Toby and Ben. They can share it with John and Rob. I noticed that their boyfriends were kissing last night. So I assume they have moved into another room."Yanis said as he sat back and drank some of the wonderful Cappuccino.

"I didn't dare ask but the boys said that they had the time of their lives with Carlos's employees. The things those guys did even embarrass me."Marcus said with a laugh."I am sure it was pretty crazy. Let's call down to the front desk and go to the pyramids I am sure that the sun is up by now. We might want to change first. This would be an excellent time for your Flannel wear. Do you mind loaning me one of your shirts?"Yanis said as they walked into the closet."I think it would be hot for you to wear my clothes."Marcus said coming up behind him and pressing his erect penis in his back.

"I see we will have to take care of this before we leave."Yanis said turning around and getting on his knees and taking him all the way to the base. It only took a couple of minutes and Marcus was grabbing onto the rack for support as he shot his morning load."Damn it. I tried to hold out for as long as possible but you do things with your tongue that no one has ever done to me."Marcus said catching his breath."You say the sweetest things."Yanis said standing up and kissing his cheek."I'm serious. You are amazing. I never have cum so quick in my life. Especially considering how many times we have had sex in since we arrived."Marcus said defending himself.

"Marcus, if you are worried about how quickly you just came. Forget about it. I would have been insulted if you hadn't. I have a lot of practice and I pride myself on it."Yanis said as he brushed his teeth and used some mouth wash."I can tell. You must be up there with porn stars."Marcus said smiling again."I wouldn't go that far but I love doing it. I will just have to spend the day showing you how much when we get back."Yanis said kissing him finally."I can't wait."Marcus said with a grin as one of the staff hollered from downstairs that the Helicopter was waiting."I wish we could film this trip. It would make a wonderful backdrop for my show."Yanis said as they were being transported on the golf cart."Dr. Yanis, we could stop at the front desk and get you a video camera. We have a fine shop that carries them."The staff member offered.

"I think we should make a quick stop."Yanis said as they were getting ready to pass the front desk area. A few minutes later they had a quality camera in hand and had already boarded the Helicopter for their journey."I haven't flown in one so small before."Marcus said as they took off. I haven't ridden in one period but I figured it was safe enough. It was a 45 min. flight to the outside of the national park. The staff were kind enough to pack a backpack for them for their journey full of supplies."You do have that 9 mm. with you."Yanis said as they walked the few hundred yards through the entrance."How did you know I had one?"Marcus asked in surprise."Sweetheart, when are you going to realize that I know everything worth knowing? I normally hate guns but under the circumstances I feel safe knowing you have one."Yanis said as he passed him the camera.

"I have never used one of these before."Marcus said trying to figure out how to turn it on."No worries just point it at me and press the red button to record. I will handle the tough shots."Yanis said as he showed him how to operate it."I have wanted to come here since I was a little kid. I had dreams that I lived here during the time it was populated."Yanis explained as they walked around the main structure. "I would stand on the top of it and officiate at the ceremonies."Yanis said as he climbed the narrow edges to the top and lifted up his arms over his head.

A Soldier's Christmas Part 2

"Daddy Yanis wake up. He came. Santa really came."Amanda said shaking him awake in excitement."What who are you? Where is Marcus?"Yanis said waking up in a fright. Nothing looked familiar. He didn't recognize anything including this little girl shaking him."Marcus, where are you?" Yanis yelled at the top of his lungs."I am right here sweetheart. Amanda go and get your brother up. Daddy and I will be in the living room in a few minutes."Marcus said kissing her on top on her head as she ran out of the room.

"It happened again didn't it?"Marcus said sitting on the bed next to him and holding him in his arms."What are you talking about? What happened again?"Yanis said in fear."It happens every year this time. You wake up and your memory is completely blank. What is the last thing you remember?" Marcus said as Yanis lay back down."I was on top of the pyramid and the next thing I know I woke up with that little girl shaking me."Yanis said taking a deep breath."Sweetheart that was 5 years ago, that little girl is our adopted daughter Amanda. We have a little boy his name is Andy. Do you know where we are?"Marcus asked patiently."No I have no idea. This doesn't look like Miami."Yanis said trying to orientate himself.

"It's alright, this usually only lasts a few hours. We are in Milan. We live here now. Why don't you rest now and I will take care of the kids. I am sure by the time you wake up properly you will remember everything."Marcus said giving him a kiss."Marcus just tell me one thing before you go. Are we happy?" Yanis said closing his eyes."Yes very happy. I love you more today than I did the day you saved me. Our children love you. Toby and Ben will be here in a few hours with their daughter. So please just try and get some rest."Marcus said pulling the drapes in front of the window as he left the room.

"Yanis, its Ben are you awake."Ben said quietly at the door to the bedroom."Come in Ben, I was just waking up when I heard your voice."Yanis said turning on the light on the side table."Marcus said you are having one of your episodes again. Are you feeling any better?" Ben said walking in slowly."Ben, I still can't remember the last 5 years. The last thing I remember is standing on top of the pyramid. I don't remember anything else after that."He said quietly."I'm not sure what to tell you. We have run every test possible. There is nothing physically or mental wrong with you. Marcus said there appeared to be a flash of light and he found you unconscious. We rushed you to Mexico City and ran all kinds of test. You came out of it in a few days in time for the wedding. Then the following year, the same thing happened that happened this morning. You woke up with no memories of the previous year. It seems to happen on different days close to Christmas for the past 4 years. It has only been temporary up to this point but you have been sleeping all day. Your memory should have snapped back by now."Ben said sitting on the edge of the bed.

"I have two children now?"Yanis asked."Yes an adorable 6 year old girl you named Amanda and a little three year old boy you named Bryce."Ben said pulling out his phone to show him pictures."They are so cute."Yanis said smiling." They are missing their Daddy Yanis. Amanda is worried about you. I think it would be best if you got dressed and came down stairs for a while. You may not remember them but they remember you. They are only young once and you will hate it if you miss the entire holiday with them."Ben said going to get a robe for him to put on."Marcus said we were in Milan. Why in the world would we move here? My work has always been in Miami."Yanis questioned as he got out of bed and put on the robe.

"Yes but you have progressed beyond Miami now. You have your international headquarters here. When you and Marcus adopted Amanda you wanted to be close to her family. Her mom was working for you when she was killed in a car accident. You and Marcus took custody of her and decided to adopt her. Her Grandparents live 5 minutes from here. They will be over in a few hours to pick her up."What about Bryce?"Yanis asked as they walked down the long hallway towards a staircase."He is Marcus's boy through a surrogate."Ben said stopping briefly."This is a lot to take in. The one thing I am grateful for is that you and Toby are still together and you have a child also."Yanis said smiling."Yes we got married 3 years ago and adopted a little boy named Yanis as well. Toby couldn't let you one up him."Ben said laughing.

"You named him after me?" Yanis asked in surprise."Yes we call him Yani though as not to confuse the two of you." Ben said as they exited the long staircase."Wow I am flattered. I guess that is all I need to know right now. Just make sure to back me up with the kids. I am going to do my best to pretend like nothing is wrong. We will figure this out later."Yanis said as they entered the main living room."Daddy Yanis, I am so happy you are feeling better."Little Amanda said running up to him and jumping into his arms."I am sweetheart, I am sorry I missed you opening your presents. I hope Santa brought you everything you asked for."Yanis said as she kissed his cheek.

"Oh yes, I even got the baby I asked for two with a crib and a bottle. Do you want to see?" She squealed in her sweet voice."Yes of course. Hey Bryce do you have a hug for Daddy."Yanis said getting down to his level. He was busy playing with his dump truck under the huge tree."Hey can't here you honey. He was born deaf."Marcus said realizing that Yanis memories hadn't come back yet."Oh I am so sorry. How could I forget something so important?"Yanis said walking over to him and getting his attention. Bryce's eyes lit up when he sat down next to him and immediately got into his arms and hugged and kissed him.

"Marcus, he is so beautiful. He has your eyes."Yanis said with a tear in his eyes."He loves his Daddy Yanis, Marcus said getting on the floor next to him."I am sure he loves you more."Yanis said as he put him back in front of his truck."No babe, you are actually his favorite."Marcus said with a big smile."I am sorry that I can't remember anything right now. I am trying really hard."He said softly."Just take your time. At least you remember me."Marcus said leaning over to kiss him."Thank God for that. Where did Amanda go?"Yanis asked as he noticed she hadn't come back yet."She is probably in the kitchen helping Maria with dinner."Marcus said as they got up off the floor."Who is Maria?" Yanis asked suddenly."She is our housekeeper and Nanny. We both have very busy schedules. Maria is a godsend."Marcus said as they all sat on the couch.

"Where are Toby and your son?" Yanis asked as he noticed the spirit of Marigold appear in the corner."They will be here in a few minutes."Toby wanted to wait until Yani woke up from his nap. He insisted I come ahead and check on you."Ben answered."Yanis I am here to help you. Please excuse yourself so that we can speak privately."Marigold's spirit sent to his mind."We seem to have a special visitor for the Holiday's."Yanis said looking over in the corner where Marigold was standing."Who is it?" Marcus said anxiously."It's your Mom she wants to speak to me privately. I am not sure what she wants but she says she is here to help me."Yanis explained. Marcus and Ben just looked surprised at each other."Why do you look so shocked? Surely by now you must be use to me talking to the spirit world."Yanis said standing up.

"Babe, when you woke up five years ago you lost your gifts. You now produce radio and TV shows but you aren't able to do readings anymore."Marcus said softly."It seems like my gifts are back at least temporarily. So excuse me while I go find out what message your mother has for me."Yanis said walking out to the veranda off the main living room."Do you want me to come?" Marcus offered."No baby, I think I can handle this." Yanis said kissing him for support."We will be right here if you need us."Ben offered sweetly."Thanks I am sure it will only take a minute."Yanis said as he sat in one of the chairs and Marigold's spirit appeared across from him.

"Why is this happening now?"Yanis asked first."It is time for you to make some choices. Your gifts didn't go away. You just buried them within your mind. The day on top of the pyramid you blocked them. You had flashed back to the life you had there. It was just too difficult for you to deal with. You saw all the people you personally had to sacrifice in the name of your god. It was too traumatic of an event." Marigold explained softly."You mean I murdered people?" Yanis asked."Yes but it wasn't really murder you weren't a bad man. You were just doing what you were taught to do. You were the High Priest and the people counted on you to perform the Ceremonies to renew the protection of the gods." Marigold spirit explained.

"I used my gifts to get what I wanted. I wasn't exactly innocent in the way I dealt with things was I?" Yanis said staring at the street below."No not exactly. When you stood up on the pyramid that day, you invoked the power of the gods. The flash of light was actually lightening that you called down. It gave you a jolt just like the last time you stood there. This jolt scattered your brain a bit. This time of year you somehow flash back to that day and events. It's all you remember. This time is different. This time you are destined for a restart. Your gifts are back to where they should have been but your Memories of the last 5 years are not coming back. I am sorry Yanis we have tried to fix this before and every time you remember. You lose your gifts right after. We on the other side have tried to fix this but it seems that you can't do both."Marigold said quietly. So I get my gifts back but I can't remember my son being born."Yanis said sadly."I am so sorry son but you are needed. The world is not the same without your gifts. There are millions of people that you are meant to help. This is the only solution."Marigold said finally.

"Fine, what am I suppose to do about the last 5 years just pretend they didn't happen. What is Marcus going to think about all of this?" Yanis said with concern in his voice."Yanis you are going to be fine. He will understand once you give your son back his hearing."Marigold said standing up."What are you saying to me? I can heal him?"Yanis said in surprise."It has always been within you. Just focus on him and it will happen instantly, if you want it badly enough."Marigold's spirit said as she disappeared.

Yanis sat there for a few minutes contemplating everything that he had just heard. Marcus could tell that whatever conversation that was going on was over."Sweetheart is everything alright."He said from the doorway."Yes baby, I am going to be fine. Can you come out here for a minute?"Yanis said motioning him to sit down."What's wrong?"Marcus said taking his hands in his."I am not going to get my memory back this time."Yanis said staring down at the road below."Why not, what happened?" Marcus said kneeling in front of him now."It's the only way I can have my gifts back. I have something I have to do before we continue this conversation. Go and get Bryce for me."Yanis requested.

Marcus did as he requested and brought him out in his arms."I love you Marcus and even though I can't remember him. I love him because you made him."Yanis said sitting him on his lap and placing his hands over his ears."Be well and be made whole, my son. Be well and be made whole, my son. Be well and be made whole, my son."Yanis said with his eyes closed. It was moments later that he opened to find Bryce looking at his surrounding like he was seeing things for the first time. He began crying and moaning like he want to speak but couldn't get the noise out."What happened to him?" Marcus said standing up and taking him into his arms.

"I healed him. He can hear for the first time in his life. He is fine but all of this is new to him."Yanis said closing his eyes as Marcus took him inside and got him settled back in front of the tree with his truck."Why are you crying?" Marcus said as he rushed back out of the terrace."I am crying because all I have just lost. I lost 5 years of my life in an instant. I can't even remember our wedding."Yanis said wiping the tears from his face."Yanis, none of that matters. You just performed a miracle, don't you see that? You just gave our son his life back."Marcus said sitting on the ground in front of him.

"I am not sure why this is happening now, but at least one good thing is coming out of all of this."Yanis said finally staring into his eyes."Yanis, I love you so much. You don't know how my heart feels right now. It's like it is going to burst with the love I feel for you. It is even better than our wedding day. You are finally made whole again. You went through so much to get to this point. The day you lost your gifts you lost a part of yourself. You have been here but it was obvious to anyone who really knows you that you felt lost and alone. Now you are back. We finally have you back."Marcus said pulling him down to his level and holding him in his arms.

"It is strange but I suddenly feel the strength coming back to my body. It is if I were suffering from a long term illness."Yanis explained."Baby, we have plenty of videos of our life together that you really haven't lost anything. There are over 200 videos in there that detail every major event of our life together. After the incident of 5 years ago, you insisted that we document everything. Including the day that Amanda came to live with us and the birth of Bryce. You made sure that if something like this happened. You would have a way to remember everything."Marcus said as he kissed him tenderly.

"I must have known in my heart that this day would happen. I am just sorry that I don't remember the experience and feelings of actually marrying you."Yanis said as Toby joined them outside."Ben told me what happened. Are you alright?"Toby said joining them on the ground outside. Bryce started crying when he heard Amanda put in a Disney movie."I have to go and get him."Marcus said jumping up to go and comfort him."Why did he suddenly start crying noise has never bothered him before?" Toby offered."I got my gifts back this morning. I healed him. He can hear for the first time."Yanis said quickly.

"You healed him. Bryce can hear? Oh my God this is a miracle."Toby said hugging him tightly in excitement."I am happy about that. Don't get me wrong. I would give up anything to make that happen for him. I just spoke to Marigold spirit. The past five years are permanently gone. The last thing I can remember is standing on top of the pyramid and now waking up this morning. Everything in between is now blank."Yanis said choking out the words."I think Bryce is going to be fine now. He seems to be adjusting to the noise quickly. I left him humming to the movie."Marcus said rejoining them.

"I think I will go check on Ben and Yani. They are finishing up reheating the food I brought."Toby said getting up off the ground."Do you all need help?" Yanis offered."No you just sit here and readjust your brain. We got this. I am sure that Maria has it all handled."Toby said leaving them alone."I think this is all really selfish of me. Here I am feeling sorry for myself sitting on the fucking floor and crying. There is nothing really to be so upset about."Yanis said taking a deep breath and standing up. Marcus also stood up at this point."I had an idea while I was inside."Marcus said standing up to get on one knee.

"What are you doing?" Yanis said as he Marcus took off his wedding ring."Yanis I love you so much. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I never really knew what happiness was before I met you. Will you marry me again?"Marcus said sweetly as he held the ring in front of him."Marcus you are so romantic. We are already married. At least that is what you told me."Yanis said teasing him."Yes but as far as you can remember it never happened. I want you to experience that joy first hand. I want you to feel what I feel every day I wake up and remember the day you said you would be mine, forever."Marcus said slipping the ring back on his finger."We don't need a ceremony for that. I feel like a whole person just knowing that we are happy together. We made it through the last five years and we are still together with two beautiful children. It is all I need to know."Yanis said helping him off his knee.

"I am serious about this. We are going to get married again tonight. You just go and help Toby and Ben with the kids and leave the rest to me."Marcus said leaning over to kiss him and getting his cell phone out of his pocket."Sweetheart, you don't have to do this."Yanis said trying to stop him."No I don't but I want to do it. I want you to experience the happiness I still hold in my heart from that day. I would marry you over and over again."Marcus said as he began dialing his phone and making the arrangements as he walked back inside. Toby came out to check on him."Are you alright? I just ran into Marcus, he is dialing like a mad man. I guess you are getting married at some point today."Toby said with a huge smile.

"He really is the best guy on the planet. He is insisting that we have a wedding today."Yanis said still trying to take all of it in."Yanis you have never been happier in your life than you have been in the past 5 years. He is wonderful with the children too."Toby said sitting next to him."It's strange that I can't remember any of it but it is worth it. I was able to give Bryce back his hearing."Yanis said informing him of the latest development."I knew something was different about him. Bryce is humming along with the songs on the TV. I am so happy for all of you. I will give him a quick check up after dinner."Toby said as Ben came out as well."Marcus told me about your wedding. He is such a good guy."Ben commented from the doorway.

"I am beginning to see that. I guess I had better go and sit with the kids. I don't want them to think that anything is wrong. I am sure that Amanda is going to be excited about the wedding once I tell her."Yanis said taking a deep breath and standing up."Maria said that dinner will be ready in about 30 minutes. I know that Amanda's grandparents are on their way. "Ben said as Toby followed him inside."My little Princess, I have some exciting news."Yanis began."I know Daddy Marcus told me already. He said I get to be the flower girl. Are you feeling alright, Daddy Yanis? I know you were sick this morning."I am fine. I have just been working too hard lately. I am sorry if you were worried about me."Yanis said sitting between her and Bryce in front of the TV on the couch.

"I am glad Daddy, I was afraid that you might miss Christmas."Amanda said as she brought him some of her dolls for him to look at."Did Santa bring you all these?" Yanis asked as he examined them. Don't you remember, you and Daddy Marcus gave these to me last night?" Amanda said with a concerned look on her face."I was just testing you, of course I remember. You were such a good little girl this year."Yanis said trying to cover up for his lack of memory."That is exactly what you said last night."Amanda said jumping into his lap."You must have grown last night. I think you got taller since yesterday."Yanis said as she kissed his cheek."You say that every day."Amanda said happily."I think you are so pretty. Your Grandparents will be here soon. I know that they have more gifts for you. So why don't you put these dolls in your room and make room for more gifts."Yanis suggested. Amanda immediately jumped off his lap and ran out of the room."You are going to be fine. You are simply a natural at Fatherhood."Ben said as little Yani came in the room."Uncle Yanis, can I be the ring bearer."Yani asked in a formal way."Yes of course you can."Yanis said smiling at him."Why don't you go and get Uncle Yanis gift?"Ben requested."I totally forgot about the gifts. I hope that whatever we got you that you liked them."Yanis said as Bryce crawled in his lap."Daddy, I'm hungry."He said in a sweet little voice which surprised everyone in the room.

"He can talk?"Ben said in disbelief."Why don't you go and ask Maria for some bread?"Yanis answered."Ok, Daddy, I love you."He said running into the kitchen."What just happened?" Toby said in surprise."I am not even going to try and guess on that one. We will just consider it another Christmas miracle."Yanis said closing his eyes again."Are you alright?" Toby asked sitting down next to him."Yes I will be fine. I am starting to get use to this and now more surprises."Yanis said with a sigh."It's not a bad surprise."Ben said as Yani came back with an armful of gifts."I have your gifts Uncle Yanis."Yani said quietly."Thank you Yani, you are such a sweet boy."Yanis said accepting them gratefully."Thank you for the remote control Helicopter."Yani said as Yanis opened the first gift."You are welcome. I hope you know it is for outside only."Yanis said smiling as he opened the gift to find a book written by Toby inside.

"Wow, I didn't know that you could write?"Yanis said opening the book."You helped me with it. I couldn't have done it without you."Toby said as he pointed out the dedication to him on the front page."To my best friend in the world without whom I could never have had the guts to put this story on paper. I will love you always, Tobias Miller." It said."Toby that is so sweet. Thank you so much."Yanis said as he placed it on the coffee table."I expect you to read it. Now that you have forgotten the story."Toby teased him."I promise when things settle down. I will the first chance I get."Yanis said opening the second gift which was obliviously a bottle of some kind."It's your new favorite bottle of wine."Ben explained."Thanks guys."Yanis said as Yani passed him the finally gift."Thank you Yani."Yanis responded.

"I picked it out myself."Yani said proudly."I am sure that I will love it."Yanis answered hugging him."It's a new sweater. You are always cold."Yani explained even before he opened it."I am cold. I miss Florida and the warm weather."Yanis said pulling out the sweater and putting it on immediately."See Daddy, I told you he would love it."Yani said looking over at Toby."Yes son, it is the perfect color for him and the size is also right."Toby commented."He can talk."Marcus said reeling from the surprise of Bryce speaking as he carried him into the room."I know. It is another Christmas miracle."Yanis said as Marcus put him down in front of the TV."How is this possible. All the Doctors said he would never hear. Now suddenly he speaks English and seems to be fluent in Italian. He told Maria that he was hungry and would like some bread please. She almost fainted in the kitchen."Marcus said coming over to kiss him in gratitude."There is no explanation. It's just what it is."Yanis said as the bell downstairs rang."That must be Giuseppe and Maria, Amanda's Grandparents." Marcus said walking towards the downstairs staircase."What are we going to do now?" Yanis said in a panic."Don't worry that are extremely nice people. They won't dare question anything. They love you guys for what you have done for Amanda. Maria is going to be thrilled you are going to get married again. You will see. She will be to focused on what she can do to help."Toby said quietly as they walked in the room."Marcus just told me. We have a million things to do."Maria said as he ran to hug and kiss Yanis.

"Maria, I have everything planned. We just need to call a few friends and family to make it perfect."Marcus explained as Yanis and Giuseppe hugged each other."You had your episode again. I can tell by the blank look on your face. You warned me last night that it was going to happen when you gave me this."Giuseppe said as he reached in his pocket and pulled out an envelope."What is this?"Yanis said accepting it."You wrote this to yourself. You need to read it private. Your gifts started reappearing after Mass last night. You knew this was going to happen."He explained."Thank you but let's keep this between us for the moment. I don't want to upset Marcus anymore than he already is."Yanis said folding it and putting it in his pocket.

There was a ring at the front door."I'll get it." Toby offered."Thanks, I wonder who it could be." Marcus answered."Yanis I think you better help me with taking care of this."Toby called up from the downstairs."You would think we would just buy a single level house. Who thought up four floors?"Yanis said to Marcus."You did sweetheart. You saw this place and just had to have it."Marcus said kissing him as he walked down to where Toby was standing."You have a special gift for Marcus."Toby said as he signed or the delivery."Oh shit, I had no idea I was so generous."Yanis said looking at the Black Lamborghini Convertible Sports Car with a red bow out front."You are always this generous this time of year."Toby said smiling."I guess my production company must be very successful."Yanis said as he went up to get Marcus.

"Let's just put it this way. Tom Cruise is one of your biggest stars at the moment."Toby said as they closed the door behind them."Marcus, the love of my life, I have something or you."Yanis said coming up with a huge grin on his face."What is it?" Marcus said with a surprised look on his face."It's out front. I'm afraid it is too big to fit upstairs."Yanis said teasing him."I guess it was a surprise for you too."Marcus said as Yanis led him downstairs."Let's just say, it is another Christmas miracle and I would have picked it out even with my memories gone."Yanis said as he put his hands over his eyes and led him out in front of the townhouse and walked him over to the car.

"Are you going to let me see what it is or are we going to play peek a boo?"Marcus said impatiently."I really hope that you like it."Yanis said as he took his hands from in front of his eyes."Oh my fucking God, you bought it for me. I told you it was just a dream of mine. I never meant for you to buy it."Marcus said with his mouth wide open in total shock."You my love deserve it. I am just sorry that I don't remember buying it for you." Yanis said as Marcus lifted him into his arms and kissed him passionately."Do you want me to watch the kids for a few minutes, while you two take a short ride? The rest of our guests will arrive shortly."Toby said smiling as Marcus jumped into the driver's seat and started it up."We will be back in a few minutes."Yanis said as Marcus jumped out and opened the passenger door for him."Why don't you guys go ahead and have some of the food. It might be an hour or so."Marcus called out as they pulled away from the townhouse.

"This is the best gift I have ever gotten. I can't believe you did this for me."Marcus said as they pulled over on one of the lookout points overlooking the city."Marcus, I love you so much. It is going to take me some time to get use to all of this. Please baby, just be patient with me. I know in my heart that I love you. It's just all the details of our relationship thus far are not in my mind anymore. I wish I could remember but I never will. I guess we will just have to make new memories."Yanis said leaning his head on Marcus's shoulder.

"I am not worried for one minute. We will make new memories. I can promise you that. You really are the love of my life. I have everything I have ever dreamed of having and I am not talking about this awesome car either. I have you and I have the children I have always wanted. Now with Bryce being healed, we are truly the family I always wanted."Marcus said as he started the car up."Where are we going now?"Yanis said as they headed back down the hill in the opposite direction of the City."We are going to the private airport of course. We need to go and meet your family."Why are they coming into the private airport?"Yanis asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"We have a private hangar for our jet there. We were supposed to fly to Paris and meet up with them but with our wedding. I had them fly here instead."Marcus stated simply."Wow we must really be successful to have a private jet."Yanis said trying to take it all in."Sweetheart, you are a genius at business, even without your gifts. You seem to have the golden touch. Everything you think up makes us richer. We have a franchise of upscale clothing stores with our own designers; we have the TV and Movie production company, vast amounts of real Estate throughout the world. I am in charge of one of the largest security firms in the world. We represent all the major players in the world. These are just a few of the things we own."Marcus said smiling again.

"Why are we in Milan? Are all our houses as big as the one that we just left?"Yanis said as they pulled into the private hangar."No they are bigger. The one here in Milan is so that Amanda can be close to her grandparents. The Estate your family was is outside of Paris. It is actually an old Palace."Marcus said as he parked the car next to the waiting limo."What are you saying to me?" Yanis said as his head began to spin."We are the one of riches families in the world. All of this didn't happen overnight. We have been working really hard for the past 5 years. This all started with Carlos and the Jewelry stores. We came to Milan on a scouting/honeymoon. Everything else just came to be after that."Marcus said as he stepped out of the driver's and opened Yanis door for him."Mr. Marcus the jet will be landing in a few minutes."The driver of the Limo informed them.

"This is all too much to believe. Are you sure I'm not still asleep and I will wake up soon and find it a dream?" Yanis said as they went into the office to wait."Every morning I wake up in your arms is a dream to me but no this is really our life now. "Marcus said taking him in his arms and leading him to the leather couch.

"I had a lot of money saved from my work before. I just had no idea it could turn into all of this?"Yanis said as he kissed Marcus tenderly."You are a genius at business. People love you. Even President Rodriguez wants us to visit Mexico City after the New Year."Marcus said as he sat back on the couch."You mean Carlos is President? He did as he promised and cleaned up all his businesses."Yanis asked."Yes my love, with your help he is now totally on the straight and narrow path. The most he imports from Colombia is coffee."Marcus said with a laugh."Wow a lot has changed in the past 5 years. The one thing I can say though is that you have gotten even hotter with a few years on you."Yanis said playfully.

"I would say the same about you but you never seem to age. You look the exact same as you did the day I married you."Marcus commented as the 747 was being parked in the hangar."Marcus, we own this plane. I thought when you said jet you were talking about one like Carlos had."Yanis said as they walked out of the office."We own 4 of these now. Each one is accustomed to fit our needs."Marcus said as the stairs were being towed in."Marcus I really can't believe all of this. There is something that is just not quite right here. I just don't see how all of this possible."Yanis said shaking his head.

"Yanis, I think once you have had a chance to view all the videos you will understand. I already gave our family the heads up as to your present condition. Your Mom is a little concerned but I assured her that it is just your Memory that was affected."He said as the plane doors came open."Thanks for that. My Mom can be a worst case scenario type person."Yanis said as they boarded the Jet."I know she took the longest of all the phone calls. I almost didn't tell her but I wanted to spare you all the drama."Marcus said as he led the way."I guess I owe you big time."Yanis said as they entered the plane."Yanis, how are you feeling?"Maxine said rushing over to them."I am fine Momma. I just have a blank spot in my memory."Yanis said giving her a hug and kiss.

