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Subject: Not what I thought escape meant Chapter 95

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"Not what I thought escape meant"
Chapter 95

The trip to the wholesale warehouse was beyond comical.  The ranch hands
and their families had opted to go the next week.  Carl and Max had offered
two trips so Mitch and Artie had already made flight arrangements.  Max had
also offered some of the ladies in the community the opportunity to take
the same flight if they wanted.  The ones that did have memberships were
glad to accept the offer and there were a few that wanted to join just
because they had never been on a plane.

Once back on the plane Ross sat on one of the couches with his head leaned
forward rubbing his forehead and moving his head back and forth as in
disbelief.  "What is wrong with you ?" Mary asked.  "It's embarrassing."
Ross said.  "What is ?" Landon asked.  "Two pallets of toilet paper ?"
Ross said.  "What's wrong with toilet paper ?" Mary asked.  "Nothing but
that's a lot of ass wipe." Ross said.  "Young man a well maintained
derriere is crucial." B said as he entered the cabin.  "But two pallets ?
I bet the cashier thought we spent all our time on the John." Ross said.
"Young man it is not a John.  It is a loo or a water closet." B said.
"What the hell is a loo ? A water closet ?" Ross said with a puzzled look.

"My dear, uninformed, but hot young man.  I see that I need to start an
etiquette class back at the ranch.  "You going to teach me how to wipe my
butt ?" Ross said laughing.  "No my dear sweet boy but I will show you how
hard it can be kicked, but with class." B said standing with a hand on his
hip.  "What's going on here ?" Carl said as he walked up behind B.  "Your
son here is testing my last gay nerve.  I am about to teach him a lesson."
B said.  "As long as he is able to work tomorrow go for it.  Wait son ?  He
is your son in law" Carl said.  "You have any jobs that can be done from a
wheelchair ?" B asked.  "All of this over toilet paper." Mary laughed.
"Hell we just bought two damn pallets.  If you need some Ross we got it."
Carl laughed.  "That's it.  Two pallets ?" Ross said.  "Boy do you expect
the hands to wipe their ass with their hands ?" Carl said.  "Oh some of
that is for the ranch then." Ross said.  "Um yes.  My husband is a
marvelous cook but not even I shit that much." Carl said.  "Well B is going
to teach me the proper way to use the loo or the Fred or whatever it is and
wipe my ass proper." Ross said ducking expecting to get hit.  "No need in
that.  Once this plane is at cruising speed I am going to see if you know
how to use a parachute properly." B said and folded his arms.

Joe and Zeb were seated on one of the love seats.  Max walked back and sat
in a single chair next to them.  "You two seem mighty quiet." Max said.
"Zeb here is upset.  He thinks he bought too much." Joe said.  "Why do you
think that ?" Max said.  "We don't spend that much in a month on groceries
and they didn't have everything Joe said we will need.  I should have put
some of it back." Zeb said.  "He will forget all about that after the first
heavy snow." Daryl said as he walked up and took the opposite chair from
Max.  "After about three weeks of not being able to get to a full size
grocery store you will begin to wonder if you bought enough." Daryl said.
"One more thing.  I learned the hard way last year.  Most of your Christmas
gifts here are ordered online and to be safe have it delivered to Flo's.
They keep the main roads plowed but you aren't guaranteed delivery unless
it is to a well maintained area." Max said.  "I told Zeb to get extra of
everything but laundry detergent." Joe said.  Daryl just looked at Joe with
questioning expression.  "When we get snowed in we won't need clothes.  So
if you need to get away for a little while and walk up to the house you
need to call first or you will be standing in the cold until we get
dressed.  That or get finished and get dressed." Joe laughed.  "Guess I
won't be visiting you guys this winter." Daryl laughed.  "You had better
but from what Joe has told me it will be like you might want to call
first." Zeb laughed.

Arriving back at the airport the sorting began.  It did not take long for
Carl's flatbed trailer to be loaded and individual vehicles packed beyond
capacity.  "The butt wipe rides with Ross." Daryl shouted.  " Can we just
all forget about that ?" Ross pleaded.  "Not a chance bucko. Daryl and I
need to find you a new nickname now." Carl laughed.  The farmer's wife had
one of the biggest smiles Carl had ever seen.  "Did you enjoy your trip ?"
Carl asked.  "This will be the first winter that I don't think I will have
to ration too much." She said hugging Carl.  "Ration ?" B asked.  "You will
see when gravy night hits." The farmer said.  "Gravy night ?" Durk asked.
"That's the nights my wife stresses about making groceries last so she
makes some gravy and biscuits or toast and that's what you get." The farmer
laugh.  "Oh no gravy night this winter." B said.  "If supplies run low we
may have a few." The farmer said.  "Oh supplies will not run out." B said.
"Don't say that too fast.  We thought that one year and have gravy night
every night for over a week." The farmer laughed.  "OH there will be no
gravy nights.  When supplies run low that is what helicopters were designed
for." B said.  "Helicopter ?" The farmer's wife asked.  "Yes.  If I run out
of milk they can fly me a gallon in ." B said.  "I am glad he is yours and
not mine." The farmer whispered to Durk.  "I heard that old man.  Remember
that when we are eating fresh Alaskan king crab and you have gravy and
toast." B said.

Most of the group ended up at Flo's that night for supper.  Half the tables
were pulled together so that everyone could set at one.  "I see you all are
shopped out."  Flo said.  "Not sure about butt wipe over here." Daryl said
and patted Ross on the back.  "Alright guys.  Can't we just let it go ?"
Ross said.  "Nope.  Got to hold it in until we get back to those two
pallets." Ty said causing everyone but Flo to laugh.  Flo was quickly
filled in on what had happened.  "Ross honey, please tell me they got the
two ply plush." Flo said to Ross. "You too ?  Sorry I didn't look." Ross
huffed.  "Well darlin' remind me not use the facilities at your house.
Landon baby does he not realize some things in his life are a prize to be
pampered and treasured ?  You need two ply plush." Flo said.  "Alright you
guys.  Leave the poor boy alone.  I think we have all had enough toilet
paper training for one day." Max said.  B raised his finger and opened his
mouth to speak.  "That didn't exclude you honey." Flo said tapping B hard
on the shoulder.  "Watch it you old witch." B said.  "I am really scared
buddy." Flo said laughing and popping her gum.

As the meal was finished Max discussed next weeks trip with the group.
Mitch and Artie were prepared.  Mary, the farmer's wife and Ty were going
back to help the ladies that had never been.  Plus each one had a few more
things they wanted to get.   "Zeb is going back with you guys.  We don't
have near enough.  He needs to stock up on freezer items." Joe said.  "But
the freezer is full." Zeb said.  "Not the one you are going to get.  Before
they go back I want you to run to town and buy another large upright
freezer." Joe said.  "But we already have two freezers." Zeb said.  "One
mid sized and one on the refrigerator.  That's not freezer space." Joe
said.  "Alright you two.  I am taking the twins on Thursday so they can
pick out some winter snacks and just have fun in the stores.  If you don't
mind those two over there you are welcome to go with me and we will pick
out a freezer and get it delivered." Max said.  Zeb looked at the two boys
grinning back at him with chocolate ice cream all over their faces and even
running down their necks.  "You don't mind ?" Zeb asked.  "I would be
grateful for the help.  When you walk in the door of the store and one runs
one way and one the other I will have some help chasing them down." Max
laughed.

Mitch and Artie arrived home.  The only things left to put away were
bundles of paper towels and cases of canned goods that would be stored in
the garage.  "Leave those babe.  I will get those tomorrow." Mitch said.
Both men seemed exhausted.  "I am going to jump in the shower real quick."
Artie said.  "Leave the water running and I will get in right after you.  I
would join you but I think I am too whipped." Mitch said laughing.  "Well
don't be long." Artie said as he turned the corner and headed for the
master bedroom.  Mitch locked the doors and checked the emails before
heading for the shower.  A quick answer back to a cousin and he was
through.  Entering the bathroom Artie was just reaching out for his towel.
Mitch quickly stripped and stepped into the warm shower.  Artie had dried
off and leaned back against the sink watching his husband shower.  "What
are you looking at ?" Mitch said as he rinsed his face after briskly
scrubbing it.  "You are the sexiest man on this earth but when I see all
that wet hair sticking to your chest and stomach it kicks it up another
notch." Artie said.  "So you are happy with me and your life baby ?" Mitch
asked.  "It's almost perfect." Artie said.  "Almost ?" Mitch asked as he
lathered his pits really well.   "Yes my love and in about two weeks it
will be truly perfect."  Artie said and smiled.

Mitch stopped in the doorway of the bedroom and leaned against the door
frame.  Turning slightly he tossed his towel back into the bathroom.  Artie
stood in the window seat area of the bedroom with his arms up and his hands
holding on to the frame above the window seat area. Slightly swinging
forward and backward Mitch began to drool as he watched Artie's ass cheeks
flex as he shifted feet with each sway.  "What are you thinking about over
there ?" Mitch said pushing himself up from the door frame.  "Just looking
at the view over the back yard since most of the leaves are gone.  "I
didn't know we could see the peaks of those mountains in the fall." Artie
said.  "It is a beautiful view." Mitch said as he walked up behind Artie
and wrapped his arms around him. "MMMMM" Artie moaned laying his head back
to rest on Mitch's shoulder.  "Do you think our child will be happy here ?"
Artie asked.  "Baby our child will love it here and love it with us.  Our
baby will grow up with more love than most children and who wouldn't be
happy in a house filled with love." Mitch said before leaning over and
latching his lips to the nap of Artie's neck.  As he began to suck in the
flesh of his neck Mitch used his hands to roam the front of Mitch's naked
body.

Mitch could feel the electricity flowing through Artie's body as he began
to play with Artie's erect nipples.  His realization that it was working
was when one hand finally reached Artie's cock and balls.  What was once
flaccid when he wrapped his arms around his lover was now at full attention
and leaking a clear nectar.   "Hold still baby." Mitch said as he moved
around and sat in the window seat in front of his naked husband.  Mitch
licked his lips as he was now face to face with Artie's raging hard cock.
Artie went to lower his arms.  "No babe.  Don't move." Mitch whispered.
Leaning forward Mitch began to kiss Artie's stomach being careful not to
touch his cock.  Artie began to rock once more from foot to foot and moan
with every touch of Mitch's lips.  Mitch lightly licked Artie's belly
button as he reached around with both hands and pulled Artie's ass cheeks
apart so wide that it would almost be painful.  Artie's body twitched as
the cool air tickled the rosebud as it was more exposed than ever before.

Mitch began to work his way up Artie's body with his lips and tongue.  His
hands still stretched and kneaded Artie's ass cheeks as his tongue worked
its way up through Artie's right arm pit and then up the tense muscle of
his arm.  Once level with Artie's lips.  Both mouth's parted before they
even touched.  Artie felt like he was trying to melt into Mitch's body even
though they were not yet touching.  Mitch reached between them and
collected some of Artie's precum on his finger.  Trying not to smile during
the passionate kiss Mitch reached around and placed two slick fingers on
Artie's rosebud.  Taking his other arm he place it around Artie's back.  In
one swift move Mitch's fingers entered Artie's quivering rosebud as his
tongue battled Artie's for domination and his other arm pulled their bodies
tight together.

Artie's arms came down and a deep moan escaped between kisses as his body
felt like it was on fire and he ground his body against Mitch.  Trying
desperately to lift one leg around Mitch's waist to allow better access
Artie finally gave up in frustration.  The kiss was not quite as desperate
but still just as passionate.  Breaking from the kiss Mitch whispered for
Artie to reach back up and hold on to the frame above him.  Still slowly
finger fucking Artie, Mitch began to lick and kiss his way back down
Artie's body.  Back seated on the window seat Mitch was once again face to
face with prize number one.  First he leaned forward and positioned himself
to take one of Artie's balls into his mouth.  Planning to lather and caress
both balls was cut short.  Mitch almost had an orgasm himself when he felt
the stream of fluid leaking from Artie land just below his shoulder on his
back.  Mitch released the sensitive ball and sat back to look at his lover
who seemed to be in his own euphoric world.   Reaching his tongue out and
touching the tip of Artie's leaking cock almost sent Artie's body into
orbit.  No longer a moan is was almost a scream that came from Artie's
mouth.  Artie's body began to vibrate as Mitch opened his mouth and his
cock slowly slid across Mitch's tongue and partially down his throat.  By
this point Artie was on his tip toes.  Mitch slid Artie's cock out so that
just the mushroom head was still in his mouth.  Licking and lightly
nibbling the piss slit made Artie scream again before Mitch pushed the hard
cock back through his mouth and partially down his throat quickly at the
same time he quickly assaulted Artie's prostate with two fingers.

Artie felt like he could fly through the window and land on the far away
mountain as the intense sexual electric  volts ran through his body.  As
the pitch of his moans and low screams got higher Mitch could feel Artie's
cock begin to grow and even get harder inside his mouth.  Feeling Artie's
body jerk and him suck in a quick breath Mitch pushed Artie's cock in his
mouth until his nose was buried in Artie's pubes.  Moving his fingers as
fast as he could he had to stop as Artie quickly grabbed the top of his
head and fucked his cock down Mitch's throat and his ass onto his two
fingers.  "AAAAAAAAHHhhhhhhhhhhhh .....  ffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu..... " came
a scream from Artie as his cock began to blast seed down the back of
Mitch's throat.  As Artie's body twitched Mitch slowly pulled his lover's
cock in and out of his mouth and twisted his fingers around still buried
inside his ass.

Mitch was still lightly sucking the last drops from Artie's cock and
enjoying his husband's after glow when suddenly the slightly deflated cock
was pulled from his mouth.  Artie grabbed Mitch and dragged him on his
knees to the bed.  Reaching over he grabbed the bottle of lube.  "I need
you inside me NOW." Artie growled.  "No baby.  That was all about you."
Mitch whispered.  "It still is now just FUCK ME." Artie growled even
louder.  Artie reached down and quickly applied an ample amount of lube to
Mitch's cock.  Mitch stood at the edge of the bed with his arms at his
sides.  Artie quickly positioned himself on his back at the edge of the bed
and pulled Mitch forward pushing his hard cock through the tight ring and
he did not stop pulling until Mitch moaned and was balls deep.

 Artie could barely breath from the excitement running through his body.
Mitch began to slowly move in and out of Artie's ass.  Artie's cock quickly
became rock hard again and leaked even more than before.  "More baby....
more." Artie whined.  Mitch began to move in and out at much quicker pace.
A high pitched moan came from deep inside Artie every time he heard Mitch's
balls slap against his wide spread ass.  Mitch changed positions a couple
of time and realized Artie almost went wild when he placed one foot on the
floor and one on the bed causing Artie to have to raise his pelvis off the
bed.  Artie quickly grabbed Mitch and tried to pull him up on the bed and
stay impaled.  "Let me do it baby." Mitch whispered.  Mitch put his arms
under Artie's shoulder and as he lifted slightly he used his hips and his
cock to push Artie and himself onto the bed.  The last push as he bottomed
out he lost his balance as Artie screamed and bucked and began to shoot his
second load onto his on chest and belly.  As Mitch landed in the warm seed
his body began to shake.  "UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUhhhhhhhhh......
UUUUUUUuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrr." Mitch growled while Artie wrapped his arms and
legs around Mitch's body and pulled him on top of him even tighter.  Mitch
felt like he would never start shooting deep inside Artie but enjoyed every
forced drop of fluid.  Artie had a tear escape from one eye as he realized
that he had felt his lover's seed blast inside of him many times but never
as tonight.  He felt like his body could since each of the millions of
little soldiers as they blasted against the walls of his gut.

Mitch tried to catch his breath.  "I love you future daddy." Artie
whispered and nibbled on Mitch's ear.  "I love you too future daddy." Mitch
whispered and laughed because while he spoke he flexed his cock inside
Artie and watched Artie's eyes roll back in his head as he moaned.  Still
locked together cock to ass they lightly kissed.  "When we carry the others
back shopping can we go somewhere else and baby shop ?" Artie whispered.
"Anything my baby wants for our new baby." Mitch said flexing his cock
again inside Artie once more for one last moan before his cock began to
soften.

"Unca Zeb are we going to get some cany ?" Shane asked from the car seat in
the back.  "You have to ask Uncle Max what you can get." Zeb said.  "But I
mean for you house.  We want cany at you house too." Shane said.  "We will
see." Zeb laughed.  "Oh boy are you in for it." Max laughed.  The work left
on the ranch was simple.  Joe, Daryl, Carl and most of the ranch hands were
helping Daryl's crew finish up the new duplexes.  Max and Zeb were carrying
the twins to town to get little boy supplies for the winter.  When you are
waist deep in snow it's not easy to get in the car and go get cookie dough
to make cookies or to run out and grab a candy bar.  Try explaining to
twins why they can't have a piece of candy because there is too much snow.
Life is just easier to keep a supply hidden but on hand.

First stop was the appliance store.  The choice was simple.  Joe wanted the
largest upright they had so Zeb knew his choice would be fine.  The store
wanted to argue a little about delivering it as far away until Max informed
them that they could deliver them for free or tear up the check he had just
written the other cashier for four new large chest freezers to go in the
house that Brian and Ty use to live that would eventually be the office.
The store manager quickly changed his mind and did not argue with Max when
he told him they could deliver them on Tuesday and Max informed him if they
were not unboxed, installed and running by close of business Monday he
would expect a full refund.  While discussing delivery instruction Zeb
tapped Max on the shoulder.  That was Durk on the phone and asked them to
get a large upright for them and he would pay you when we got back.
"Monday by close of business or I will take my business elsewhere." Max
said as he closed the checkbook and turned towards the door.  "No problem
Mr. Rexlan." the manager called out.  "What was that all about ?" Zeb
asked.  "He kept looking back and forth at the two of us and looked like he
was disgusted.  He can feel any damn thing he wants but he will be polite
to me when I am giving him money." Max said.  "I missed that one." Zeb
whispered.  "Just be glad B wasn't here.  We would have probably been in
town late bailing him out of jail." Max laughed.

Zeb was almost in shock but quickly realized what Max was talking about as
far as taking the twins to the grocery store.  It reminded him of the road
runner in the cartoons.  It was like two puffs of smoke in separate
direction and the twins were off.  Max was use to it and was able to grab
Shawn before he got away.  Shane was around the corner and down an aisle
before Zeb realized he had moved.  "I got mine.  Where is yours ?" Max
laughed looking at Zeb.  "HUWY Unca Max.  They may wun out of cany before
we get some." Shawn said trying to twist away.  "Let me tell you young
man.  If you run away from me in this store I promise there will be no
candy.  Do you understand ?" Max said.  "Yes suuw, but Shane." Shawn said
pouting.  "Don't you worry.  Uncle Zeb will take care of Shane and he won't
run off again either." Max said.  "He will ?" Zeb said as he started off.
"Yes he will." Max laughed.

Zeb found Shane with his nose plastered to the ice cream freezer door.
Shawn let out a long sigh as if he were in nervana as he and Max slowly
moved down the cookie aisle,  Zeb quickly grabbed his charge and gave him
the same talk as he headed back to find Max and Shawn.  Shane's frown
quickly changed when he saw all the boxes of cookies.  "Go grab a buggy and
I will watch these two.  "Two buggies ?" Zeb asked.  "Oh don't worry.  We
both need regular groceries.  If it were two buggies of sweets  I would
move away for the winter." Max said laughing.

Finally through the check out Zeb had to shake his head at the amount of
groceries.  There were peanuts, cookie dough, miniature candy bars, pickles
and all the ingredients for Max to make a cereal trail mix for the twins.
Shane was disappointed that there were only two things of ice cream but
realized that every time he protested his Uncle Max put another carton back
so he stopped before he was out of luck all together.  The twins stood on
the grassy area beside the passenger rear door of the SUV while Zeb and Max
loaded the groceries into the back of the SUV.  Zeb stuck his head around
the corner because he could hear the boys talking.  "Hey wait a minute.
Who are you ?   Get away from those boys." Zeb said and dropped the bag of
groceries on the ground and hurried to the twins.

By the time Max could get his hands free and get around the side of the
SUV.  Zeb had a young man pinned to the side of the SUV so Max landed on
his knees in front of the twins.  Max saw the shocked look on Shawn's face
so he had to think quickly.  "The nice man gave us cany Unca Max." Shane
said trying to get the wrapper of his sucker.  "Give me that Shane." Max
said trying not to snap.  "But it's mine.  He gave it me." Shane said.
"Had you rather have the sucker or a milk shake to drink on the way home.
Both boys quickly stuck the suckers out for Max to take.  "O.k.  Get in
your car seats and buckle up.  While you are doing that think of what
flavor milk shake you want. " Max said.  The stress in the twins faces
quickly was replaced with smiles as the thought of delicious milk shakes
ran through their minds.

Max quickly moved back to where Zeb had the young man pinned to the SUV.
"Who are you and what were you doing with the twins ?" Max asked.  "You
must be Carl's whore." The young man laughed.  "Answer my question." Max
said moving even closer.  "I have all I need." The young man laughed
again.  "Oh so you think this is funny do you ?" Zeb growled.  The guy
looked towards Max and smiled.  Max just smiled at him and reached out and
grabbed the small loop ear ring in the guys ear.  Just as Max snatched the
ear ring out ripping it from his ear he put his hand over the guys mouth so
he could not scream.  "Now that was funny." Max said smiling at the guy as
blood gushed from his ear.  "Answer him."  Zeb growled pressing him further
into the side of the vehicle.  The guy was still silent.  "I guess he needs
both ears to match Max said with a smile as he reached out for the other
ear.  "No.. No.." the guy shouted.  "Answer the question."  Zeb said even
more stern.

"Brent wanted me to get picks of the twins.  Some body told him that Carl
would never leave them so he wanted pictures of the two he would have to
eliminate." The guy said in a strained voice.  Zeb felt his heart go to his
toes when he heard the young man speak.  "Get in the car Zeb." Max said.
"You are not just going to let him go are you ?" Zeb said.  Max reached out
and grabbed the young man by the collar.  "Get in the car Zeb." Max said.
Zeb slowly let go of the young man and got into the passenger side of the
vehicle.  He leaned forward so he could watch through the mirror.

Max looked into the young man's eyes.  "Did you just say that Brent plans
to eliminate the twins ?" Max asked.   "You heard me.  He wanted pictures."
The young man said lifting his phone.  Max quickly grabbed the phone and
threw it on the ground.  Three hard stomps and the phone was mainly dust.
"Listen closely because I will only say this once and I will never repeat
myself.  If I ever find out that you looked at the twins again you are
dead.  If I ever hear you say the word Rexlan you are dead.  If I even find
out you ever speak to Brent again I will make sure you join him.  If you
ever come near Rex Wyoming again I promise you will leave in a body bag.
"CAPISH?" Max said. "What ?" The young man said.  "Do you understand me ?"
Max said.  "Yes." The young man said.  "Yes what ?" Max said.  "Get lost
and stay lost." The young man said.  "Good enough." Max said.  "What about
my phone ?  It was twelve hundred dollars." The young man said.  "Send
Brent the bill.  Now walk away until you get out of sight.  If I crank this
vehicle and you are still in sight you had better run.  Got it ?" Max
said.  "Yes sir." The young man said.  Max lowered his hand and took both
hands to straighten the man's shirt even though blood was still pouring
from his ear.  "Have a nice day." Max said and then leaned over and
whispered. "And run for your mother fucking life."

Max was visibly shaking by the time he finished loading the groceries and
got into the SUV.  "What was that all about ?" Zeb asked.  Max's hands were
shaking so bad he could not get the key in the ignition.  "Milkshakes.  I
promised them milk shakes." Max kept saying.  "Max.  If you don't mind let
me drive." Zeb said.  Max just dropped the keys in the cup holder and
opened the driver's door without even speaking.  As Zeb pulled out of the
shopping center Shane piped in. "I want crawbewy." Shane said.  "I want
niller." Shawn shouted.  "Wha..... ?" Zeb thought but remembered Max saying
he promised them milk shakes.  A couple of red lights up Zeb turned into a
place that served milk shakes.  A quick trip through the drive thru and the
twins were happy and they were on the road again.  "Talk to me Max." Zeb
said trying to whisper.  Max snapped out of his daze and looked in the back
seat before looking over at Zeb.  Reaching to the dash he mashed the DVD
button starting cartoon on each head rest in front of the twins.

"Zeb you have to promise me that you will not mention what happened today."
Max said. "But.." Zeb started.  "No Zeb you don't understand.  You have to
PROMISE me." Max said through tightly gripped teeth.  "Alright.  I promise
but please tell me what just happened." Zeb said.  "I hope he got the
message.  I hope I scared him." Max said.  "Buddy you scared the hell out
of me and you weren't after me.  You never lost your smile.  You smiled
while you snatched that ear ring out." Zeb said.  "That was one of Brent's
friends." Max said.  "Brent ?" Zeb asked.  "Carl's ex." Max said.  "Oh the
one in prison ?" Zeb asked.  "Yes.  Apparently Carl and Joe's visit did not
convince him." Max said.  "Joe visited him ?" Zeb asked.  "No but he would
not let Carl go alone." Max said.  "What do you think Carl will do when he
finds out ?" Zeb asked.  "Carl will not find out.  I will take care of
this." Max said.  "But shouldn't he.... " Zeb started.  "You promised.  You
and I are the only ones that know what just happened.  If it gets out then
I will know where it came from." Max said with a stern look.  "Don't
worry.  I promised." Zeb said looking back at the road.  "Thank you for
being here today." Max said.  "No need to thank me.  I am glad I was.  If
he had grabbed one of the boys and ran I would have had to kill him." Zeb
said.  "You would have had to beat me to him." Max said and finally
smiled.

"Answer me something." Zeb said as the mood calmed down.  "If I can ." Max
said as he was finally getting feeling back in his body.  "Back there you
had a cold smile, almost steel the whole time.  That was scary.  Where did
that come from ?" Zeb asked.  "When you are dealing with tense situations
and you are unsure of your opponent the best thing to do is keep them
guessing.  He expected rage, fear, all kinds of emotions.  When he realized
that I was still calm but I meant every word I said he will remember me
forever.  If he ever thinks he is going to come near us again he will stop
and wonder just how insane I really am." Max said.  "Never thought of it
that way but I did wonder for a moment what was going to happen next.  I
honestly could not tell if you were going to kiss him or reach in his chest
and pull his heart out and show it to him."  Zeb said with a small laugh.
"Well I guarantee he will never forget me.  He has no idea whether I am
evil, insane or was just faking it." Max said.  "Well let me just say.  You
scared me and I know you.  I can guarantee he either pissed or shit
himself. " Zeb said.  "Ewwwww.  Unca Zeb said a bad word." Shane said
laughing.  "I am sorry baby.  It just slipped." Zeb said and laughed.   As
they passed Flo's Max looked over at Zeb.  "Remember.  You promised." Max
said.  Zeb felt a chill go down his spine because he could not read the
expression on Max's face.  "I promise." Zeb said.