DAVEY Previously titled REBIRTH
CHAPTER THIRTY TWO
Written by Trevor Johnson
Editor Richie
This story is the copy write of the author and cannot be reproduced or copied without the express permission of the author.
This story also contains boy to boy sexual activity and if this is not to your liking read no further.
Dinner was almost over when they heard the sound of sirens getting louder. It wasn't until they stopped outside the front door that they realized an ambulance had stopped and two paramedics had gone rushing past the dining room door. No one had any idea what was going on until a stretcher carrying someone who none of them could make out went past the door followed by an anxious looking Sally.
Just then one of the older boys came in to tell them, "It's Bethany she's being rushed to the hospital. Someone else yelled what's wrong but no one had any answers. A very distraught Sally went rushing past to follow the ambulance to the hospital and again she didn't answer she went past.
Everyone headed off to bed wondering what was happening but nobody had any answers. It wasn't until breakfast next morning when a notice was pinned on the board advising everyone that Bethany was pregnant by insemination so that her and Sally could have a child but complications had set in. No further information was available.
It was a very quiet breakfast that morning because all the boys and the rest of the staff thought a lot of Sally and Bethany. By the time, they were due to leave for school there still was no news as to Bethany's condition. It was a shock to most to find out she was pregnant because they both wanted to keep it a secret until the time came when it was obvious.
Sally kept vigil at her lover's bedside as tests were run and then the surgeon told them that she would have to have an emergency operation. We're not sure what's happening so we'll have to go in and have a look. This was the only information he could give Sally at this time. He did say that if things didn't look too good they would have to abort the baby and it was possible that she might not be able to ever have children.
This was devastating news for both of them because when Sally gave birth to Luke she was told she couldn't have any more and this meant that any hope of having their own child would be dashed. While Bethany was being wheeled into the operating theatre, Luke and Pru arrived to support Luke's mom who looked terrible from not having had any sleep and she was sick with worry over her partner.
They comforted her the best they could but she was really too upset to take in everything they were saying. Finally, they persuaded her to lie down and rest promising they would wake her as soon as any news came out of the theatre.
Meanwhile on the top floor of the same hospital in the AIDS ward Edwin was feeling and looking much better. Several changes to his medication was helping him get over the current setback. The one who had the doctors more worried was Garrett whom Keith Jameson feared was on the verge of a breakdown due to worrying over his young lover.
Dr Evans had prescribed medication which he hoped would calm him down and to avoid a full nervous breakdown. Meanwhile Keith was continually counseling him and assuring him that Edwin was going to be all right. While this didn't fully convince Garrett, it did help him become calmer but in his own mind, he had already decided that he was going to lose the man he loved.
Although Keith for months now had been preparing both boys that this might happen when it looked like death was staring them in the face, neither of the boys were ready when it looked as if it was going to happen.
After the morning, training session Davey and Johnny called in to see their friends and to try to cheer Garrett up. While they were there, Davey told Dr. Evans that all the money he was making out of endorsements was going towards AIDS research, but he didn't want a big thing made out of it telling him that he was sick and tired of all the publicity.
In fact, he had already arranged to meet his older brother once they got back to the hostel to discuss publicity. After gently kissing a sleeping Edwin on the lips and giving Garrett a more robust kiss and a hug, the boys left promising to return later in the day.
Back at the hostel, they met his brother explaining that all the endorsement money was going to AIDS research. Davey then explained that the publicist he had employed was becoming a pain in the butt. She wants me to appear on just about every talk show there is, and the endorsements have become unmanageable. She wants to make a big publicity stunt out of my donating all the money. I don't want all that, I just want the money earned this way to be quietly channeled in the right direction with no fuss or publicity.
He then explained that this was interfering with his training schedule and he wanted all publicity to stop. His brother said he would get rid of her and slow down on all the publicity at least until after the Olympics, You realize after Madrid if you perform like you did in Moscow the whole publicity circus will be on again. While Davey agreed, he also pointed out that for a while, the pressure would be off and he could relax his training a bit.
While they were together talking business, his brother also pointed out that his Karate schools were booming. They now had Franchise's in fifty-two different locations throughout America and with interested parties seeking information in Canada. The biggest request we are getting is for you to visit as many of these as you can so that after Madrid we might have to look at a working holiday traveling the country.
Davey and Johnny both agreed that might be a possibility. It was on that one note the meeting ended with the boys being chased by Jonathon to begin the afternoon training session. He had already began working on some very difficult new moves, which would give him good points if carried out correctly. Jonathon was certain that Davey could do these maneuvers making him the greatest gymnast of all time.
With all the publicity hype, gone Davey was able to get into training with a vengeance. Rather than him, traveling to Washington to see the head coach the head coach came down to EP to see Davey. He marveled at the new routines Jonathon had worked out for Davey remarking, I firmly believe there is no one else in the world right now capable of doing these exercises and moves. Davey are you sure you can handle these moves?"
"I feel confident sir that with practice I can do it and I love a challenge."
"Well don't overdo it. We don't want you injured before the games, which would be a disaster for you and for your country."
"Don't worry sir, I will be careful and only try these exercises if I am completely fit and on top of my game. With fitness and meditation I will and can do it." Davey told him before adding, "And of course the love of my partner here Johnny." With that, he gave his lover a kiss and a cuddle.
The head coach paused for a moment before continuing, "This brings up another subject. We have decided that against all of our rules and regulations you and Johnny will be able to share a room in the Olympic village. I hope that we can keep this news out of the media. So I ask that you both be very discreet and don't advertise the fact that you are together."
Davey and Johnny both nodded in agreement but secretly were very happy that they are going to be together for the games. The head coach after consulting with Jonathon told the boys that training was over for the night because he wanted to take them out to dinner. Asking where they would like to go they both said at the same time, The Texas Roadhouse, "They serve the best steaks in town." Davey said.
Laughing the head coach replied, "Well that's where we'll go then. Now let's all go get ready for a night on the town." As planned, they all met back in the foyer after the boys had showered and changed and they were surprised to see that Jonathon's wife was joining them. They had met her before but didn't see her very often, so it was a happy crew that got into a cab for the drive to the Texas Roadhouse.
Once they arrived and walked in Davey was recognized and the manager came rushing up to greet them. He took them to a part of the restaurant were all the tables around them were empty so that they could enjoy their meal in peace. One of the novelties at the Roadhouse is the peanuts that are in big containers on the table and you just throw the empty shells on the floor. Plus you get hot freshly baked rolls served with cinnamon butter that is another free delicacy.
Both boys ordered the massive twenty-six ounce sirloin steaks while the others settled for something a little bit smaller. Davey and Johnny also had mushrooms, mashed potatoes and greens. Along with soda.
They had just settled down to their meal when the procession of fans began to gather from throughout the restaurant. The manager discreetly asked if he would like them sent away but Davey said no. He didn't believe that anyone who wanted to meet him should be turned away. That's the kind of guy he his.
Once everyone had gone back to their seats, the staff took Davey and Johnny's meal away. They came back with a freshly cooked one, nice and hot that the boys devoured and enjoyed.
Feeling totally full and at peace with the world Davey declared that he would have to run an extra couple of miles in the morning to get rid of the excess weight he is sure to have put on before adding, "But it was well worth it. Thank you very much for bringing us out."
The coach called for the bill and the manager again appeared saying, "Sir it was an honor to have you all in my restaurant and the meal is with our compliments and I hope you enjoyed it?" Everyone agreed it was great and then manager continued saying, "There is just one thing, would you please pose for a picture which we can put on our wall of famous people who have visited us?"
Davey agreed at once and several pictures were taken including some with staff members, plus several customers also gathered with their cell phones as well. They finally left and on the way back to the hostel, the boys thanked their host for a wonderful evening out, "It was my pleasure boys, I loved every minute of it. You see being head coach is just as demanding as your part on the team Davey. It is very stressful making sure it all comes together and works.
Therefore, it was wonderful for me to take the night off with a couple of young people instead of some old Olympic fuddy duddies. In addition, let me not forget the man that is behind the athlete. Jonathon and it was lovely to meet your charming wife, so you see the pleasure was all mine.
At the hostel, they said their goodbye again thanking their head coach for a great night out before they headed indoors to their room. Once inside Davey locked the door and with a sexy grin on his face said, "I think we should work off some of that food right now, what do you think lover?"
Johnny didn't answer, he just took his boyfriend into his arms kissing him and slowly walking him towards the bed. What followed was an hour or so of hot sex which must surely have worked off several pounds from both of them. Finally, they fell into an exhausted sleep knowing that the alarm would sound at five in the morning.
Meanwhile it was an anxious Sally, Luke and Pru waiting for news about Bethany. Sitting all that time in the waiting room was stressing all three of them out. Eventually the surgeon came out looking very tired and weary, "I'm sorry I did everything I could but couldn't save the baby and Bethany has so much damage that she will be unable to have any more children. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I did all I could but there was just so much damage. I have no idea what caused it. Anyway she is in recovery right now and should be in a room in about an hour."
With a sigh, he turned and walked away with Sally calling thank you after him, before she turned to Luke bursting into tears as he held her in his arms. She sobbed and sobbed and was just beginning to calm down when a nurse came to inform them what room Bethany was in and that they could go see her but only for a few minutes. Sally almost ran to the elevator with Luke and Pru trying to keep up. As soon as the elevator arrived, they stepped inside and headed for the floor Bethany was on. Sally ran down the corridor and was in the room before the other two had even got out of the elevator.
Once inside the room she went to Bethany's side, holding her tight and saying how sorry she was repeatedly. A very weak soft voice said, "Don't worry darling we still have each other and let's go to plan B, adoption." Sally was amazed at how calm Bethany was when she could well have lost her own life as well as the baby.
Oh baby, I love you so much I thought I'd lost you for good. I don't think I could survive without you." They continued to hug each other although Bethany was finding it difficult to stay awake. She was making a big effort for the sake of her partner.
That was how Luke and Pru found them when they finally reached the room. They both gave Bethany a hug before standing back leaving the two lovers to console each other. A nurse came in to check Bethany's vitals and suggested that they leave now and let her get some rest. Reluctantly Sally kissed her lover goodbye promising to be back later.
Together they left the hospital with Sally heading back to the hostel while Luke and Pru went into work. The minute she arrived back and had parked the car the first person to ask about Bethany was the security guard at the door. Then one person after another wanted to know what happened and how was Bethany. Trying so hard not to cry Sally answered all their questions because she knew everyone cared. The hostel was like one big family and everyone worried about everyone else.
Back at police headquarters Luke and Jason had a lot of work to do because the next day they were recommencing their school visits. The chief had insisted that they both be armed this time after the hostage incident but it was decided that they would make sure their firearms were concealed. The high school they were going to in the morning was noted for having a large number of gang members as students and once again, the chief arranged for two patrol cars to be stationed at the main entrances in case of trouble. He was determined not to have a repeat of the hostage situation and have his deputy and his offside put into any danger.
Pru's mom was proving to be a pain again. Hinting continually that now they were married why was her only daughter not expecting. Pru had explained to her several times that they intended to wait another two years before even thinking about children but her mom kept insisting that was too long a time to wait. In any case, after what had just happened to Bethany they did not intend to mention children until Luke's Mom and her partner have gotten over their grief.
Both Luke and Jason were feeling a bit apprehensive going into their first high school after what had been quite a long break. Everyone by now knew that Jason was a gay cop, both of them were prepared for the questions and remarks that they are sure will come.
The high school students sitting in front of them were a tough looking bunch and Jason was happy that he had his gun with him in case they got out of hand. Luke on the other hand was sure they could handle them if trouble started.
The general talk about crime, carrying weapons and so on went well. The next segment was recruitment and talking about making the police force your career. Looking at the guys assembled before them Luke was sure most of them were gang members and certainly not police material but they continued with the talk.
When it came time for questions one of the first asked was, "Is it a requirement that you be a poof or gay to be in the police force these days?" This brought forth a lot of sniggering and snide comments before Jason replied, "Obviously by this question you all know that I'm gay and a police officer. It isn't a requirement; no, but if any of you are gay and interested in becoming a El Paso police officer it certainly won't stop your chances.
On the other hand, if you are a member of any gang or have a criminal background then this will go against you. What I'm saying is we don't care if your gay, atheist or from another planet, just as long as you are dedicated enough to observe and enforce the law."
This answer stopped any more gay questions, in fact, very few questions were asked after that, and the lecture was over. As these urban rednecks left, the room a couple of them actually came up and shook both of our hands, not saying much but mumbling thanks.
Both guys breathed a sigh of relief that the ordeal was over and they packed all their stuff away into the car before heading for lunch. Over their meal, they discussed the morning dissecting all that happened, decided that they were on the right track, and should stick to the same format.
On the way back to headquarters, Luke asked how Jason's partner Francis was doing after the beating he had received, "Physically his wounds have healed but he is still scared to go outside on his own. His boss is allowing him to work from home, but how long that will last we don't know.
Everyone has been so good to us but it is a struggle although he has shown some improvement since he has been having therapy session with Doctor Keith Jameson who is brilliant in this field."
"Yes my mom is always raving about how good he is with some of the younger boys from the so called `cure farm'. Plus look at the wonders he has worked with Garrett. Let's face it he was a monster when he lived with his mother and then went on to almost kill young Davey and the headmaster as well. Don't worry Jason I'm sure Francis will get better and don't forget the trip to the Madrid Olympics, which isn't too far away now. I'm sure that will do him a world of good."
Speaking of young Garrett, right at that moment Doctor Evans was telling him and Edwin that if the young guy has a good night and sleeps well with no fever he just might be able to go home tomorrow. This put a smile on both their face and Garrett hugged his boyfriend whispering, "he answered our prayers."
Edwin smiled nodding and kissing his partner lightly on the lips as the good doctor continued, "But I'm afraid your planned trip to Madrid with the rest of the gang is out of the question."
Neither of them could hide their disappointment at this news and Garrett said, "Even if he continues to gain in strength and in health between now and when we are due to leave will it make any difference?"
"I'm sorry boys but you saw what happened in Moscow and we can't take the chance of it happening again because Edwin might not survive another relapse like that one, so no, Madrid is out of the question. Sorry boys I know it will be a big disappointment that you won't be there to cheer on your good friend Davey but it's for the best."
Deep down they both knew the doctor was right in everything he said but they couldn't hide their disappointment. Later when they gave Davey and Johnny the bad news one could see that they too were sad that two of their best friends wouldn't be there to cheer them on.
While training was continuing and Davey was getting back into peak condition, several people had been chased away by security for trying to take pictures and videos of him training. This was annoying and when Jonathon received a phone call from the chief gymnastic coach, they discovered the reason why.
Apparently several countries including Russia and China were offering up to half a million dollars to anyone who could provide a video showing the new routines Davey was working on, "Whatever happened to fair play in sport?" Jonathon demanded.
Davey in his usual calm way just smiled saying, "We must really have them worried but what will be will be. They just have to try harder as we are. If I win with these new routines all well and good but they are so difficult and some are controversial that I could just as easily lose out. It only takes one little slip or lack of concentration and like Jonathon I could be out for good."
Jonathon always marveled at his protégé's calmness and peacefulness, whishing he could achieve the same. He had tried under Davey's tuition to meditate but just didn't have the inner peace and patience to be like his young star.
While he had stipulated no more publicity, he did receive a request from Gymnastic headquarters to do a final appearance on the Jay Leno show. This was to promote the team who were seeking a couple of extra sponsors to help fund the trip, "I know this is right in the middle of your training schedule Davey but you would be doing us a favor if you could help us out just this once.
We're sending a record number of gymnasts to Spain and the cost has blown right out of the water. While the US Olympic committee has chipped in with some extra cash we could still do with a little bit more."
Naturally, Davey said yes under protest from Jonathon. He pointed out that he will only be away for about twelve hours, flying out after the morning training session and be back for the afternoon session the next day.
His family insisted that he take at least two security guards with him this time because they were sure he would be mobbed everywhere he went.
When Davey and Johnny got out of bed, it was still dark but they were determined to get as much training time in as possible before their midday flight. They headed for the high school and because no one was around, they were able to run around the track for an hour.
Back in his gym, which now had blackout curtains on the windows so no one could film his routines with Johnny's help he worked out first with the weights and then after a thirty minute meditation period he went through some of his routines before heading into the dining room for a late breakfast.
Then it was up to their room where they showered together doing a bit of fooling around at the same time before packing a change of clothing into a bag and heading downstairs to meet up with security before leaving for the airport.
No one knew what time he was leaving so they had no problem with crowds. Once on board the aircraft sitting right up front in first or business class they had a light lunch before sleeping for the rest of the flight.
Their two security guys had their work cut out stopping other passengers from trying to get to Davey for autographs and such. They did their job well and by the time the flight was on its approach to LA airport and the two boys were woken by the flight attendant they felt ready to tackle anything.
They were whisked through baggage collection with no delays and into a limo provided by the show. They went straight to the studio where the producers met them and provided them with something to eat in their dressing room. Just as they finished eating Jay came in to greet them and go through what he would be asking them during the show.
Once they had been briefed, it was off to makeup and then into the green room where they sat and relaxed with the other guests which included an up and coming young actor by the name of Tom Hanks. They sat chatting for a while before the stage manager came to collect them and take them into the studio.
Of course once they entered into the spotlight and moved to greet their host the audience was on its feet applauding and cheering. It took Jay and the floor crew quite a while to calm them down. The interview went well concentrating on the high cost of sending athletes to these big events.
Then Jay asked him about the new routines it was rumored he was going to be trying out at the Olympics and Davey pointed out that half a million dollars was being offered by some countries for a video of his routines. This statement upset the studio especially when Jay pointed out this was in effect cheating. Davey didn't name countries although Jay prompted him to, saying that he didn't want to drag himself down to their level by naming them. This again got a lot of applause and cheering from the studio audience.
They chatted some more and just as the interview was coming to a close the chant for a kiss went up. Johnny who had been sitting quietly next to Davey hadn't spoken much and only answered a couple of questions that Jay asked him. Now he turned to the audience and grinned.
Before coming out they had talked about this knowing it was going to happen, Johnny looked at Davey who nodded counting to three, and then when everyone expected them to kiss each other they jumped up and kissed Jay, one on either side on the cheek. Jay at first looked surprised then burst out laughing, as did everyone else in the studio, even the cameramen.
While everyone was laughing, cheering and applauding they went to a commercial break and Jay shook their hands thanking them for the pleasant surprise before the stage manager took them back to the green room. Tom Hanks was the next guest and as he stood up he said, "That was great guys what a hard act to follow."
They sat down and had a soda talking about the interview when a production assistant came in with a phone saying there was a call for Davey. It was the head of the Gymnastic Olympic team to tell them that the phone had been running hot with sponsorship offers, which meant their financial troubles, were over and everyone they wanted to go to Madrid could. He went on to thank Davey and Johnny for what they had done before wishing them goodnight.
They asked if they could have a car to take them to their hotel. Within minutes, they were taken down to the entrance except this time they went through a back door and into the Limo. The security guy with them explained that a whole mob of media people was camped out front so they had to use the back entrance.
Their hotel wasn't very far away and once more, they arrived via a backdoor for the same reason. They were taken to their room or suite on the top floor and once alone, they had that kiss everyone wanted to see. Undressing each other as they went they went into the bathroom and noticed a spa bath, which they decided to take advantage of.
Johnny found some bubble stuff and poured far too much into the water and soon bubbles were everywhere. Laughing they got into the water looking for each other through the bubbles which had spilled onto the floor as well. They went into a passionate embrace and then made love with Davey finally lifting Johnny onto the edge of the tub so he could enter him and fully satisfy him and himself as well.
It was getting late but they were also hungry having eaten nothing since lunch at the studio. Johnny called room service ordering Steaks with plenty of vegetables and orange juice. They were wearing the robes provided by the hotel and nothing else. When the food arrived, they dove into it with gusto. They polished off the lot before heading to their bedroom where they lay in one another's arms watching television before sleep overtook them.
They were awakened early by the phone ringing and when Davey answered it, he heard a very distraught Jonathon on the other end, "Have you guys seen the morning news on TV or the newspapers yet?" He asked.
"No, you just woke us up. Why what's happening?" Davey wanted to know.
"Just turn on the TV to one of the news channels." Davey did as instructed and the first thing he saw was a still picture of him and Johnny kissing. It took him a while to realize it was in their hotel suite. Then followed another shot of them undressing each before the final picture of them running from the room butt naked with their backs to wherever the camera was.
"How the hell did they get those pictures? We're on the top floor." Davey asked.
Jonathon explained, "Apparently a photographer, now a very rich one I might add was in an apartment almost half a mile away with a telephoto lens and he took these pictures including some of you sitting in robes eating.
Also he has some other more intimate pictures which can't be shown on TV or in the print media but a bidding war between gay porn sites is now taking place for those pictures."
Neither Davey nor Johnny could believe this was happening and they asked Jonathon if anything could be done, "You're brother has his legal team working on it right now but the damage has been done." He disconnected the call after talking for a while longer.
Instead of going down to breakfast they ordered it to be served in their room and just before it arrived the hotel manager arrived full of apologies saying that when this kind of thing happened there was little they could do about it. Davey explained that it was done now and they would have to cope with it.
Straight after breakfast, they headed downstairs to head to the airport and once again, it was via the backdoor. At the airport the minute they arrived, they were mobbed by the media and for some minutes couldn't get out of the limo. Finally, airport police arrived forming a barrier so the two boys could head for the private airport lounge to wait for their flight.
Sitting in the corner of the lounge together, they held hands until they realized someone might be taking pictures, "Whatever are we going to do Johnny? Just imagine what it's going to be like when we get to El Paso."
To be continued.
Writer's corner:
Welcome back to another chapter in the Davey saga. Sorry this took a bit longer than normal to get out but halfway through writing I had a block and couldn't get back to the story for several days.
First off it was sad news about Bethany and Sally who had surprised everyone by not telling them they were having a child by artificial insemination. Sally can't have children and now neither can Bethany so maybe they will look at adoption, who knows?
Edwin is slowly improving much to Garrett's relief but they won't be going to the Olympics as planned.
Luke and Jason had their first school lecture and by all accounts, it went down reasonably well. Let's hope this easy ride continues for them but somehow I doubt it.
The Jay Leno trip well what can I say except it looks like the boy's butts are going to be displayed not only throughout this country but throughout the world as well. This could prove to be very embarrassing once they get to the Olympics.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
Hugs Trevor.
Editor's corner:
Welcome back Davey readers.
I agree with Trevor, it is a shame what happened to Bethany but the good news is she will be OK and you know there are so many kids out there that need a good home and I bet Bethany and Sally will make very good parents if they adopt.
I was sad for Edwin and Garrett but after all the stuff both of them have had to go through I think it is the right decision that they do not go to Moscow. If something happened there you do not know if they have the means to save Edwin's life.
Now as for the photographs. I think Davey's brother needs to be the person who buys the photos from this creep with conditions that he cannot sell any other photos. If not go after anyone who buys them as that would be considered kiddy porn. In fact, go after the photographer for dealing with kiddy porn. I bet he would agree to destroy the pictures for his continued freedom. That is just my take.
So for now I hope you all have an amazing day and do NOT forget to tell Trevor your thoughts about this beautiful story.
Richie