You Never Know Where Ch. 01

You Never Know Where - Chapter 1

By Nutmegman

I finally made it back home to stay, after months in California, finalizing the sale of my software to a huge company out there. I finally could get back to my exercise routine and get back into shape.

I was jogging around the baseball field at the School Street Park in Agawam where I go to run every Monday morning. I jog around it as much as I can and then walk around it a few more times. I kept passing this attractive lady (from the back). Just this last time, I heard her say "You're too fast. As I passed her again.

Coming upon her again, I said "Hi, I'm David." And went running by her as she was briskly walking. By the time, I was approaching her again, I noticed she was limping. I slowed down and walked slowly beside her.

"Are you OK?" I asked. "By the way, I see you here every non rainy Monday. My name is David." I held out my hand to shake. She stopped limping and starting falling, breathing hard. I caught her mid fall and slowly lowered her to the ground. "Are you OK? Should I call 911?"

"Hi David, I caught that the first time you said it. I am Cheshire. I don't know what my parents were thinking. I hate the name. You can call me C or Ches like everyone does. A few moments after you went my be again, I miss stepped and tripped and fell. As you can see from my bloody knee and now swollen ankle."

I took my handkerchief out of my pocket and tied it around her bleeding knee. "I'm going to touch and gently move your ankle, let me know if it hurts and how much. OK." I said to her.

"Ok, but be gentle."

I felt her ankle and it was already swelling up. I lifted her leg and gently moved her foot."

"Ow, ow, ow." She said.

"Ok. Hmm. Needs professional care." Looking at her more closely. "A few choices. I can call 911 and they'll take you to the hospital by ambulance. I'm pretty sure I can lift you and carry you the short distance to my car and take you to the hospital or an urgent care. Or I can leave you here to fend for yourself. Only kidding. I won't do that. Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend or husband that you can call to come rescue you? I have my phone you can use. Or, you can put your arm around my shoulder and I can carry and you hop to my car."

"No husband or boyfriend currently. Do you really think you could carry me?" She was looking directly at me and I saw she had beautiful green eyes.

"I work out regularly and think you look to be pretty light. Are you OK with a stranger helping you?"

"Well, I walk this time every week, because, I saw you running a few weeks ago and was trying to get the courage to talk to you."

"Ah, self inflicted issues to get my attention. Very interesting behavior." I said.

"Well, we girls are creative. But, this was not on purpose. This was totally an accident as I took a bad step and caused the issue." She said smiling at me.

"Well, I know of an excellent urgent care, as I used it myself a few months ago. I can take you there. Would that be alright with you?"

"Yes, please, as the ankle and knee are starting to throb David. Can we try now please. I really don't want you to see me cry. I'm getting to that point."

"No, please. OK. I'm going to pick you up. My arms will be under your knees and just above your hips I think. Here we go. Uh, you can help by putting your arms around my neck C."

"OK. You're not too heavy, so I doubt I'll drop you." I said smiling as she held me tighter around the neck.

"You smell nice David, even with the sweat."

I was sweating a lot. Sniff sniff. "You smell like honeysuckle. Here is my car. I'm going to gently put you down on your good foot. Hold onto my car while I open it and push the passenger seat back. Are you OK C?"

"Yes. OK for the moment."

I opened the door to the Cayenne and set the passenger seat way back and reclined it a little. I made sure the door was as wide as it would go.

"OK. Uhm. Do you want to try hobbling over or I can just pick you up again."

"Please pick me up again. I don't think I can hobble over, even with your help. It's really starting to hurt a lot." She said sniffling

"OK, Is scooped her up and gently placed her in the SUV. Buckling her in with the seat belt got me closer to her and I realized how pretty she is. I wiped away the tears with my hand. I closed the door and ran around to the drivers side and we drove off.

"Nice car David. I like the red and black. Ow, ow." She said as we went over some road construction.

My mind was running at 1000 percent as I tried to think of a way to elevate her foot on something soft. I pulled down a side street, got out and opened the back door.

"What are you doing David?" She said very worriedly.

"I hate seeing you in pain, so I have a little idea. I took my work clothes from the back seat and folded them to create a pillow of sorts under her foot and leg. Blood from her knee was running down her leg and dripping onto my folded clothes."

"David, no, no, your clothes will be reined. You can't do that. David."

I was back in the drivers seat and heading to the urgent care. We arrived and I carried her in, locking the Porsche behind me. Thank goodness for auto door openers. We arrived and they asked about her insurance and all sorts of info and she was near tears and in distress.

I interjected and took out my credit card. "Look, whatever the cost, just charge this card. Don't worry about the insurance. Let's get her in to see a doctor ASAP, please, before she starts crying as she is on the verge of doing just that. Look at the blood running down her leg. For gods sake, find her a doctor now."

"Sir, are you a relative?"

"Yes, I'm her brother."

"Sir, calm down, here is a wheelchair and they will take her right in. Miss, do you want him to go in with you?"

"Yes."

I followed them in. They cleaned and bandaged her knee and she had broken her ankle and that was put in a cast. She was given a shot for the pain and they had her rest for a bit before releasing her. I went out and finalized the paperwork and apologized for my tone. I made sure the bill was pain in full and took my card back and returned to C.

She was sitting in bed, looking a little doped up.

"David, they gave me a shot for the pain and a prescription. How am I going to get home? I live in a house with stairs. How am I going to do this?" She started crying and the nurse left leaving us alone.

I moved closer and took her hand in mine. "Some way to meet a new handsome guy." She said. "I'm sure I ruined this. I'm so sorry. I know my blood is now on your car. I feel kind of light headed. How am I going to get out of here? I live across the street from the park and walked there. My car is in my garage."

"C. I have a few ideas. I have a small ranch style house with spare bedrooms. You are welcome there. Or, do you have friends or relatives you could call? Or probably something else I am not thinking of."

"David, I can not inconvenience you any more. You've been amazing and I just met you. You're holding my hand?" She lifted our hands up and looked at them and at me.

"You looked like you needed some reassuring." She looked at our hands again and started crying.

"Hey, hey, what's the matter? You want me to let go?" I asked her.

"All my local friends are married with kids. My parents and family live down south. I live alone. I wonder if I could hire a service for someone to help me. I know they have those for the elderly."

"Tell you what. Let's try my house. I have a network of amazing friends and their girl friends that could help me and you. After a few days, or a week, when you start feeling better, you can decide what you want to do. But for now, we need to watch the knee and ankle and make sure it is healing as well as watch you to make sure there are no side effects of the medication. Will you let me do this? I did sort of cause you to fall, after all. I think they're going to get you up on crutches before you leave."

"OK. For now. Thank you."

The nurse returned with two crutches and explained how to use them and got her up. It took a few tries and I paced beside her just in case.

The nurse said "You have a good brother there. If this had happened to me, mine would have dropped me off and driven away. You're lucky."

"Uh, thank you." C said while looking curiously at me.

Soon enough, we were walking and hobbling to the door. "Stay here and I'll go get the car. Stay here." I said sternly.

I drove the SUV up and ran around and opened the door for her and helped her back in. Using my clothes to cradle her foot. "You told them you were my brother? Why would you do that for a stranger?" She asked.

"Where do you live David? You drive an expensive SUV. Do you live in a mansion too?"

"Hardly, just a little ranch a few miles from here. Are you buckled up?"

Click. "I am now. I'll buy you new clothes. I'm so sorry for ruining them. I'll pay to clean your car too. Ugh, blood in too many places."

"How is your knee feeling C?"

"I don't feel anything. They gave me a shot and some pills and I'm feeling a little sleepy actually."

"Stay awake, we're almost to my house. Just turning down the street. Look, there it is now. See the blue house with the black shutters?"

"Wow, pretty flowers. That's not a little house. Did you plant the flowers yourself? Oh, I don't feel so good."

I pulled into the garage and got her out and wheeled a garbage can to her. "What's this for?" As she threw up into the garbage can. She was holding tight to the can and I dashed over and grabbed the roll of paper towels. "C. Here, use this to wipe your face. Do you feel better now?"

"David, I'm making a mess of everything." She started crying. Big tears rolling down her face.

Oh boy, what did I get myself involved with? But I just couldn't leave her there and she had no one to call without being a major inconvenience to. Maybe I was meant to be there? Now to get her in the house and into one of the guest bedrooms.

"C. It's OK. Are you feeling better now."

"Yes, need to wash out my mouth. Don't breath my air." She said.

"OK, use your crutches. I'm right here. Let's go into the house to a spare bedroom." She hobbled and wobbled a bit. I though she was going to fall and grabbed her waist and held her. "Are you steady now?" I asked. She continued to walk and I directed her to a bedroom. "Stop and stay here for a moment."

I pulled back the sheets for her.

"Wait, I need to use the bathroom." I must have looked like a deer in headlights. "David, where is the bathroom?"

I directed her to the bathroom and started to walk out. "David, Uh, I need help sitting down and getting back up."

"Oh boy. Maybe this idea isn't as good as I thought. Can you hold it for a bit?"

"No, I've been holding it for a while. Come here. I can stand on one crutch and my good leg and close your eyes." I did. Hold your hands out. Feel my hands, hold them. I'm lowering myself onto the toilet seat. OK, go into the room until I call you." I stepped out.

"David, I'm done. Come in here and we'll reverse. It's OK. David you look a bit white. Are you OK? If you faint, I can't do anything for you. Come here and hold out your hands. I'm just sitting, there is nothing to see. OK, don't look, slowly pull me up. Stop." Flush "One sec. OK, my pants are up. Open your eyes."

I did. "OK, let go of me. Let me wash my hands and you should do the same." We did and I followed her back to the bed. Looking at it, She asked "How do I get in?"

"OK. Put your crutches here, upside down so they stay put." I reached under her and lifted her to the bed. I propped up the pillows and she was sitting up.

"Are you hungry? Thirsty? Need anything?"

"David, are you married of have a girlfriend or a boyfriend?"

"No to all."

"Do you like girls?"

"Yes, I do C. I broke up with my girlfriend who didn't want me to go to California, where I just returned from after a few months. I sold some technology to a tech firm out there and stayed until it was integrated with their system. I've only been home a few days. She didn't want to come with me and didn't want to wait for me. So we broke up. That was, um, hmm, 5 or 6 months ago."

"It's three pm. I'm going to leave you for an hour or two. I will check on you. You rest and I'm going to make a few phone calls. Do you have your phone?"

"Yes, I have my phone right here."

"Here's my phone number. It's always with me. Here's my phone, please put your info in it. Call me if you need anything. Anything at all."

I walked into the other room and called Samantha, Sue, Mandy and Shannon. Conference call. "Ladies, I need your help." As I explained what happened. "Can you guys please come over here this afternoon and help me figure out what I got myself in to? She needs clothes and I bet more. I need you help."

"Dave, we'll be there within an hour. No worries."

60 minutes later, they all arrived and brought Mike, Mack, Marc and Sam with them.

"What's going on? Didn't you just return from your trip?" Sam said.

"Yes, here's what is going on." I told them and they looked at me like I had three heads. "Well?"

"Let's see what the girls think. Show them to her bedroom." Mike said.

"Ladies, please follow me. Thank you for helping me. I'm lost and wondering what I got myself in to."

"C. Good, you're awake. These are my friends" I pointed to them "Sam, Mandy, Shannon and Sue." They waved at her.

Sam took charge. "C is that sea like the ocean or the letter C?"

"It's the letter C. It's short for Cheshire. Some call me Ches too. As I told David, I don't know what my parents were thinking when they named me. Thank you all for coming. How does he know so many pretty women and not be partnered with one of you?"

"David has some very close friends in Mike, Sam, Mack and Marc. Us 4 are their girlfriends or fiance's. We're all very, very close. We've all become very good friends. When one is in need, we drop everything to help and be there for them." The other three women were nodding in agreement.

"A few months ago, Sam, my Sam, had a, uh, issue. Everyone dropped everything and rushed to his aid. I, I," Tears were streaming down her face. "I wouldn't be here if they hadn't." As Shannon turned and started crying. Sam took her aside and hugged her close.

Mandy said. "We're like a close knit family. The boys, including David, all grew up on the same street, are all close in age, are extremely close to each other, like brothers. We girls, are paired with them and became good friends with each other too. Which is why we are here for David and you too."

"But I hardly know David." C said.

"Well, we're here to help him and meet you and help you." Mandy said.

"I was walking around the park a few weeks ago and he ran by me and I noticed he was good looking. I hoped he was a regular at the park, and made sure I walked it every week, hoping I had the guts to meet him. David told me that's why he runs it every Monday too. Hoping to see me. Then I fall and we meet. I got blood all over him, his clothes, his car." She started crying and tears went down her face. "Now look at me. I'm in his house, and he feels sorry for me. My opportunity is ruined as he sees me as someone to take care of and then I'll return home, probably never to be seen again." More tears.

Sue leaned over and gave her a hug and was comforting her. Shannon and Sam returned. Someone took C's hand and held it tight. "Shhh, shh. It'll be OK." Sam said.

Shannon said "Don't think so negatively, things have a way of working out, and with our help, you never know. David is a great guy just like our guys. He's handsome, well built, shy, polite, kind, loves dogs, well off, very dedicated, has great taste, he's smart and caring. That's why you're here. You're pretty and built similarly to us and the guys love that. I think you were meant to get together this way.

Anyways, consider us your new friends. Tell us about you."

C started "I grew up in Agawam. I have a little house there across from the park. So I walk over there frequently. My dad owned a bunch of Coffee and Me shops and when he retired, he made me manager of them all. Once he confirmed I was good at what I do, he gave them to me and I have been running them and bought a few more too."

"How many do you own?" Sue asked.

"Sixteen and I was looking to build another, but that's on hold until I get myself repaired and healthy again."

"So, you're well to do too?" Shannon asked.

"I really don't like talking finances with strangers."

Sam took charge "I come from wealthy parents and own a physical therapy company. Shannon also comes from wealthy parents and has a few projects going. If you've heard about the anti bully project, she is running that and is a doctor of Psychology. Sue manages a local business accounting firm from the Maine area and is in downtown Springfield. Mandy also owns a bookkeeping service in Florida and she goes down there a few times a year, but does mostly remote. The guys are all business owners and are very well off. I'll just leave it at that. We don't talk or brag. We're all down to earth. We may drive some expensive vehicles, that's as close as you can get to figuring that we may be well to do. We all live here in East Longmeadow and get together very often, as we're all so close."

"Wow." C said. "Well, OK, I'm comfortable and not lacking anything. My house is little as it's just me and I have two vehicles. For summer a Mustang Convertible and for rain, winter and work, a Honda Passport."

"That's what I have and Marc and Mandy have." Shannon said. Good vehicles for everyday and snow."

"Do you have local family, friends, etc." Mandy asked.

"I grew up in Agawam. I think I said that. Mom and dad live in the Villages in Florida. No siblings. I was pretty shy in school and really have no close friends. A few friends locally as an adult. They're all married with a few kids. I could never burden them with my health issue.

You know, I know there are services that come into the home and help you with whatever you need. I should go home and hire one." C said.

"No, no, you can't do than C. If you do, you'll lose the opportunity to get to know David and he you. I think you guys would make a good couple." Sam said with the others nodding too.

"OK. I'll stay and try it. In the meantime, I need some things from my house. I'm not going to be driving anytime soon. So I need help. I can't go up or down stairs yet, unless I am carried and I don't want to inconvenience anyone with that. So, can you go to my house and bring me clothes and my laptop, please? Here is my address & key for my house on School Street in Agawam. My red passport is in the driveway."

"Mine is red too and so is Marc's." Shannon said. "This is getting interesting. Common things we all like."

"We'll go tomorrow morning, keep your phone handy in case we have questions. We'll bring some bags for your stuff."

"For now, we're staying for dinner. Can you get out of bed and join us? We'll help you. You don't have to worry about falling. We and the guys won't let that happen. Mandy said.

"OK. Let me try the crutches. Don't go far in case I star to tumble." Mandy on one side and Sam on the other. "You know, when you're ready, I know a great place for Physical Therapy." Sam said smiling. "That's how I met Mike."

They maneuvered her into the dining room and helped her sit down. "Did we tell you, the guys do all the cooking or most of it. They are good at it too. I think they are making taco's tonight." Mandy said.

Shannon burst out laughing. "What's so funny? Sue said.

"Taco's are what some guys call our pussies. The pink taco. Sorry C, didn't mean to embarrass you. Your face is bright red." Shannon said smiling.

David came in "Ladies, are you hungry, dinner will be served in moments. C, so glad you can join us. Are you comfortable enough? Can I get you anything?"

"If I wasn't on these pain killers, I'd say a glass of wine. But I'm loopy enough. So just water for me. Thank you David." He reached down and patted her shoulder.

"The rest of you, I know love wine and it's coming out too."

The taco's were a hit. All vanished quickly and everyone was full. No dessert tonight.

Sam said "David, tomorrow morning we're going to C's house to get her some things and will return. Will you be home to let us in or should we use Mike's key?"

"I'll be home."

Thanks for everything you guys, have a good night as hugs and hand shakes went around. Then it was just me and C left.

"C, are you OK to just sit, while I do some final clean up?"

"No problem David. Hey, can I call you Dave or Davey or something else? David just sounds so formal to me."

I went over and looked at her. "You can call me anything you would like. Just not hey you." I said smiling. She smiled back. A very pretty smile. Eyes looking at me, nice and warm. Whoa boy, back away and finish cleaning I thought to myself. "I'll be right back, just sit tight."

"I can't go anywhere."

"Oh, yeah."

I cleaned up the kitchen and returned to her. "You're going to make someone very special husband, because most guys make the mess and the women clean it up. You're different." She said to me.

"My buds and I are all BSA Eagle scouts. They teach life skills and how to prep food safely, how to clean everything safely, how to cook and much more. It's part of who we are. Life skills we use daily. Now would you like to walk around a bit, sit on the couch and watch TV or go back to your room or suggest something?"

"Well, if I sit on the couch, will you sit next to me? Plus help me sit and get up?"

"Yes, if that is what you would like, and yes, of course to help you. Come on, I'll spot you. Let's see if you can work those crutches. If you can, we can get out tomorrow if you would like."

She wobbled to the couch, standing on one foot, laid the crutches down and held out her hands for support. I lowered her into the couch and sat next to her.

"Is there something you would like to watch?"

"You pick." She said.

"Hmm, a new mystery on Netflix." We binged on two episodes before she started yawning and scrunched down and put her head on my shoulder. I lowered the volume and looked her up and down. She was nice looking, even in the over sized T-Shirt, I let her borrow. She smelled nice too. Thinking now, should I put my arm around her?

She put her palm on my chest and pushed herself up. Yawning "Sorry, I guess I am more tired than I thought and you make a good, warm pillow. Can you help me up and escort me to my bedroom please?"

"Sure thing C." Once in the bedroom. "Are you OK, or do you need some more help?"

"I need help of course. Hopefully in a few days, I'll be OK by myself, but right now, too unsteady and wobbly."

I helped her onto the toilet again, closing my eyes and making her laugh with my modesty. Then helping her back to the bed.

"Would you like a clean shirt to wear?" I asked her.

"How about the one you are wearing now?" She asked me.

Dumbfounded at the request, I pulled off my T and handed it to her. "Close your eyes Davey." Which I did. "OK, open."

"I think you look better in it than I do."

"I think you look better without it." She said smiling.

I helped her into bed and tucked her in and started walking away. "Hey, you forgot something." She said.

I returned "What?" I said.

"Come closer. Bring your head here." I did as asked and she leaned up and kissed me on the cheek. "Thank you for everything. Being so kind and patient, so helpful and understanding, for being there and bringing me here. Thank you."

"Your welcome C. Sleep well and I'll see you in the morning. I usually get up at 7 am and lift some weights for 30 minutes. You may hear them as it's in the next room. Don't get worried if you hear odd noises. Good night." And I left and closed her door.

The next day I worked out, showered and made us breakfast of oatmeal and raisins and coffee. Nothing special, but filling. I showed her the rest of the house, gave her the wifi password and she stayed at the kitchen table reading on her phone.

"Did the docs say how you were to shower?" I asked.

"One of your girl friends said they would help me for a few days. I think they are going to take turns."

"Phew. That makes me feel better because I had no idea how I could do that and...."

"And not attack my super sexy body?" She said laughing. I think my face was red.

About 2 hours later, the girls showed up and started putting her clothes in the dresser in the room. "Is the top OK for panties C?"

"Yes, that's where I like them."

"We saw your bubbie panties and upgraded you to something more sexy, like what we wear." Sue said.

"What? What? Show me."

"I can't wear those, they're too sexy."

"That's all we brought C. We left the others there. You can go commando then."

"No commando. Oh boy, this is going to be interesting."

"When you guys get serious, you have to have sexy panties on." Mandy said.

"If David is like Mike, he looks sexy as heck in his boxer briefs." Sam said.

"I get wet just thinking about Sam in his." Shannon said. "Me too with Mack." Sue said.

"OK, I give. Uh, who can help me shower today? I really need one."

"You mean David didn't help you yet?" Sue said.

"Neither he nor I are ready for that. Yet."

"I'll help you today." Mandy said.

"C, you need to be subtle with David. He's very shy, but little things will get his attention and he doesn't miss anything." Sue said.

"We sat on the couch last night and I fell asleep on his shoulder. He also helped me pee again. He's so cute with his eyes closed, as I sat and got up from the toilet. I gave him a kiss on the cheek and thanked him for his hospitality. He blushed. He's cute."

"You're making progress. He's very observant, which is why he is so good in his business. Did he tell you what he was doing in California, while he was gone?" Sam asked.

"No, something about a sale is all." C said.

"He was a police officer for 10 or 11 years. Doing that after graduating from MIT. Something he wanted to do, give back to the community by making it safer. Well, he got an idea and wrote some software and sold it to a company out west that provides police stations all over with this service. I really don't understand it, he's explained it to me a few times and it's beyond me. But he sold it for a lot of money and every time it is sold to police stations, he gets a certain amount too as a residual.

So, 50 states, how many towns in each state? How many police stations? They'll all be running his software. This is probably the third or fourth big sale he has gotten since he started writing software around 10 years ago. His first was some sort of game turned scenario manager for the FBI. He's working on something else now too, wrote something for the military too. Another idea coming to life.

Anyways, after the sale of the first one, he didn't need to work ever again. He's a very modest millionaire. He doesn't like to talk about money and only flashes it in his vehicles, some clothes and when he absolutely needs to. Otherwise he is this quiet, modest, super guy.

We're telling you this because we like you and think you both would be a great couple." Sam said.

"He paid for my medical yesterday. The person at the front desk was arguing insurance policy and costs and David whipped out this black credit card and said this would take care of anything. Just charge it. I had never seen a black card before and have no idea what it is. Once I get mobile again, I do plan to pay him back. I'm not destitute by any means, I was just very off my game after getting hurt yesterday."

"Come on C, I'll help you shower. Maybe put on one of the dresses we brought over. David hasn't seen you in much other than bloody clothes and a large T-shirt. Let's change that." Mandy said.

"I don't see how he can think I'm attractive while bandaged up and wearing a cast."

"You don't know our guys and he is one of them. You'll wow him! Come on."

The girls went into the other room and were raiding the fridge when Mandy and C came out. "David, hey David. Come in to the kitchen for a moment please." Shannon said.

I walked in and "Wow. C, you look beautiful."

I heard Mandy whisper in C's ear "See, we told you."

Sue said "She's in good shape, tomorrow I'll stop by in the morning and help her shower. We're taking turns and Mandy helped her today. Oh, and David, you can close your mouth now. Good boy."

They left, C holding the crutches, standing in the middle of the kitchen and she was swaying a bit. "Uh, you're swaying a bit, do you need some help?"

"Nope", as she hobbled to the counter and leaned against it for stability. She said.

"Do you want lunch? What would you like to do this afternoon?" I asked her.

"PB&J sandwiches? Is that OK? Will you join me?" She asked "Maybe go for a ride this afternoon? Or do you have work to do or other plans?"

"PB&J it is. One of my faves. I have an idea where to drive to and just relax. Let's eat first."

Sandwiches consumed, I changed into nicer clothes and helped C into my SUV. I had already cleaned it and aired it out and threw out the bloody clothes. I opened the door and she asked "Wait, doesn't the blood need to be cleaned up?"

"Already done C, no worries. Sit your butt down first, there you go. Oh, nice legs. Now swing your good leg in and I'll lift the other. There you go. Can you get the seat belt OK?"

"Can you help me with the seat belt please?"

I leaned across her and grabbed the belt and clicked her in. "David, you smell nice."

Blushing "Thank you." I got in the driver side, belted up, opened the sun roof and we left. Destination South Hadley marina. We could park and watch the boats or sit on a blanket and watch. She chose the blanket and I helped her down and sat beside her.

"This is nice Davey. By the way, your friends are amazing."

"I do hear that comment often. We all share many same values and we all get along very well. I'm closer to them than my family. A few months ago, Shannon's Sam had an emergency. I was in California when I found out. I asked Mike if I should fly back. He told me no, to stay put for the moment. Later that night he told me what was happening and I was in tears. I was 3500 miles away and couldn't help. I would have chartered a jet if I was needed. I can't say what the issue was, it's extremely private. But we were all there for him and I would have been too, if needed, just 10 hours late. I love them more than my blood relatives. We've all been through so much together.

As they met their partners and got close, the women fit right in. You've spent time with them. You know they are amazing. Right now I am the odd man out with no partner, but when we do things together, that doesn't bother anyone. We're still one close knit family.

A few months ago, did you see the viral video from Cape Cod of a guy beating down 3 bullies?"

"Yes, I vaguely remember that."

"Here' let's look it up online. Watch this, it's very quick."

"Oh. My. God. That's Sam and Shannon. Oh my god." C said.

"Yes, that's them and that's what brought those two together. Shannon now is organizing the Bully Project as we call it. She's building a business plan and we're helping and then she puts it in motion. It will be amazing. We've all pledged help, but the public has too, with an amazing amount of donations."

She and I started talking about growing up, jobs, living where we do and what we do. All while relaxing on the blanket and watching the boats go by. We were both lying on our sides talking and talking. In a blink it was 5 pm and I was getting hungry.

"Are you getting hungry by any chance?" I asked.

"Yes, that noise is my belly growling." She said.

"Oh, I thought it was a boat." I said laughing. "We can walk across the parking lot to the restaurant if you want."

"Yes, that sounds delightful. Please help me up."

"Of course." As I took her hands and pulled her up and gave her the crutches, folded the blanket and deposited it in my car. We walked to the restaurant and had a great meal. She had to use the restroom as did I before we left. "Uh, how to do this in a public restroom?"

"Same way David." It's a single thankfully.

"This is getting easier and faster, thankfully. Ice cream?" I asked.

"YES. Love ice cream."

I helped her into my vehicle and we went up the street for ice cream. Mccary's farm was still in business after all these years. I pulled in and helped her out and we stood in line for ice cream. I chose a blueberry and she a marshmallow chocolate chip flavors, both in cones.

We were leaning against my car, moaning about how good the flavors tasted. "Can I have a taste of your cone Davey?" I held it to her lips and she took a big bite. "That's good." She said.

"That's not a taste, that's a big bite. Can I taste yours C?" I took a little bite. "Yum, that's good." We both finished pretty quickly.

"You have a little ice cream on your cheeks C." She wiped but missed it. "Here" I got a little closer and dabbed the ice cream with my napkin. Locking eyes with her for a moment.

"Can we go look at the animals? I love animals." She said as she started walking without me towards the pens, cautious with the crutches on the uneven ground. We saw horses, mules, alpaca, ducks and then returned to the car.

Driving back to my house, I asked "How strong are you feeling? Do you think you could walk around on your crutches for a few hours?"

"I think I'm doing much better than a few days ago when I fell. With you at my side, I feel confident I could do a lot. What are you thinking?"

"Do you have any plans for tomorrow? Work to do, etc.?"

"No, I'm taking 2 weeks off as vacation time and my next in command is doing my paperwork, paying bills, etc. What are you thinking?"

"Hmmm." I hummed. I looked at her and thought, why not?

"We're going to get up early tomorrow and take a drive. You'll need comfy sneakers. I'll check the weather forecast when we get back to the house."

"David, where are you taking me? Come on, give me a clue, it'll drive me crazy trying to figure it out."

I just looked at her and smiled and continued driving.

"Aw uh." She was pouting as I glanced her way. She was cute. I smiled, she smiled and we were laughing. Soon we arrived home.

"I need to run a quick errand, I'll be back in 30 minutes. You'll be OK without me C." As I got her in the door and dashed back to my car and drove to the local pharmacy.

I was looking for those arm things that attach to a toilet that allow you to hold them and lower yourself down and help yourself up. A clerk helped me find it. I paid and returned home. "Hi C, I'm home again."

I walked in carrying a thin box and walked into the bathroom she uses and installed the thing. I then went to get her. "I have something to show you that will increase your independence a bit. Can you come into the bathroom please?"

She came in and said "What's that?"

"Try it, stand on one foot, prop your crutches within reach, grab the arms and lower yourself down. What do you think?"

"Huh, I didn't know something like this existed." She said "I didn't either, but remembered something Samantha mentioned to me and went to the pharmacy to see if they had one and they did. It took all of 5 minutes to assemble and put in place. Can you get back up?" I said.

"Wow, thank you David. This is great. Come here."

"I'm right in front of you."

"Come closer." I inched closer, looking into her eyes.

"Closer still David. I won't bite, I promise." She said smiling.

I inched even closer. She put her arms around my waist and pulled me in for a hug. I put my arms around her and held her close. She felt nice, really nice. She put her face next to mine. She was smooth and soft and smelled like honeysuckle, very nice.

Talking softly in my ear "Thank you David. This means so much to me. I can't thank you enough." As she tightened her hug. And kissed my cheek. Then releasing me and looking at me.

I must have been smiling, because she broke out in a big smile and we both started laughing. I was still holding her hips, her arms on my arms. Looking closely at me. I backed away and handed her the crutches.

"You smell clean enough to be able to skip a shower tomorrow, because we're going to leave around 7:30 am. Is that OK with you? You do smell very nice C." I said smiling at her.

"I'll be up and ready for breakfast for 7 am. Where are we going?"

I made the tight lips and zipper motion. She made a face at me.

"I'm going to go read in my bed for a short while and go to sleep. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. I enjoyed spending time with you. Have a good night and see you in the morning." I said.

"Thank you for a wonderful afternoon and evening David. It truly was enjoyable. I can't wait for morning. Good night."

The next morning arrived and it was pouring rain with thunderstorms. We delayed the trip one day and sat and watched movies all day, chatting and eating. One of the girls came by and helped her to shower.

The next day arrived and it was sunny with blue sky, we had a quick breakfast. C was dressed in a beautiful sundress. She had very nice legs, I noticed.

"Good morning. You look beautiful this morning in the dress."

"Why thank you kind sir." She said smiling as she curtsied. She looked radiant. I'll be having a hard to keeping my eyes off her today.

"It's going to be in the mid-80's today. No jacket needed. Do you have a hat?" I asked her.

"No, no hat." She said.

"I'll be right back" I dashed into my bedroom and came out with two wide brimmed hats. "Try this on. You look adorable." I snatched it off her head and held it with mine. "Come on, let's go." We got in the car and drove off. I put the address in the car for Providence Rhode Island.

"Where are we going?" She asked "What's in Providence? Come on, tell me. Please." Back with the cute pouty face.

"It won't be a surprise if I tell you."

"But the suspense is killing me. Please David. Come on, I'll do anything to know."

"Anything?" I said looking at her with raised eyebrows and a mischievous grin on my face.

"What are you thinking David?"

I just smiled at her and drove on. I turned on MusicFest and played some rock and roll and we both sang along. It felt like no time had passed and we drove into the parking lot for the Roger Williams Zoo.

"Oh my god, there's a zoo here? I had no idea. I LOVE Zoos. Oh this is going to be great." She was practically bouncing off her seat with excitement.

I helped her out, paid the admission fee and grabbed a map and we started following it. I wasn't saying much. I was just enjoying her reactions and her happiness.

We came to the wall, where we were watching the seals swim. She was leaning on the wall and I came up behind her, my chin on her shoulder, arms around her waist. "You like?"

"Yes, very much so, thank you so much David. I'm beyond happy. Look how easy they swim." She said pointing. I also felt her grinding her butt into my very hard dick. I just held her in place and enjoyed the moment.

I pulled back and she carefully spun around. We were very close and nose to nose. I bent in and gave her a little kiss. Her lips were so soft. I pulled her in tight and gave her another. The world around us vanished and it was just the two of us.

"Mmmm, nice. I was hoping you would do that." She said.

"Mmmm" Was all I could say as I gave her another kiss. Backing away, I took her hands and said, lets walk. I released her hands so she could walk with the crutches. But I put my hand over hers on the crutch handle.

The next animal was the giraffes. I stood beside her and she found my hand and interlocked our fingers. Holding hands felt wonderful and I looked at her. "You know, you are so pretty." I said.

She looked at me and smiled "Thank you. You're pretty handsome yourself." As she leaned in for another kiss.

After a few more animals, we found a park bench in the shade and sat down, next to each other to rest. Hips touching. Her hand found mine and we interlocked fingers again.

"Are you just doing this for me? Or do you like zoo's and animals too?"

"I love animals. In fact, I had completely forgotten, a friend is delivering a puppy this Sunday. A red golden doodle puppy. He offered it to me months ago and with everything going on, I just remembered. Do you like dogs?"

"God yes! I had a number of dogs as kid. Oooh a puppy. I can't wait."

I looked at her and with my hands, pulled her head in close for another kiss. Pulling away slightly and looking at her. Forehead and noses touching, then lips against lips again. Pulling away. "I feel very hot suddenly" I said smiling. One more kiss. "Come on, let's walk some more and then find the restaurant for a small lunch."

I got up and helped her up. We walked around, found the restaurant and had salads and walked the rest of the zoo. She was slowing down considerably.

"I'm sorry, this is too much for you so soon. Does your foot and knee hurt."

"David, I may be tiring and slowing down and a little achy. But I wouldn't trade this day for anything. Come here." She pulled me in close. "You give great hugs. But I am ready to leave. But, can we come back someday? Maybe next spring?"

"Most certainly. Are you hungry?"

"Yes, starving. What do you have in mind?"

"Seafood."

"Yum, lobster. Sounds delish."

I drove down Route 1 to Narraganset to a restaurant I knew of. The seafood was delicious and we were stuffed. I then drove to the Point Judith lighthouse where we watched the boats, ocean and sunset. Sitting on a bench, warm and relaxed. Enjoying the scenery and being close to each other. It was dark and we were the only ones left.

I reached over and pulled her head to mine and we kissed again. Starting soft and slow and turning needed as our tongues danced with each other. Pulling away, we were both breathing hard. Then together again as we kissed again.

Kissing softly, sucking in her lip, mashing against her, tongues dancing against each other. Sucking on her tongue. Pulling away breathless. Kissing again, I placed my hand on her breast. Holding and feeling what I could, through her dress. Feeling her respond and push into my hand. Then reaching down from the neckline, feeling her hot skin, holding her, grazing her nipple and she sucked in some air. Holding the nipple and then rubbing it with my palm, feeling her tighten against me.

"Oh, David, feels so good." She barely said. I rubber her breast some more. The lighthouse here providing just enough light to see her in the dark.

"I want to taste you." I said as I reached my hand under her dress, pulling it up and my hand got closer to her pussy. She opened her legs and I slid my fingers up over her panties. Rubbing her slit, getting her wetter. Sliding my hands into her panties and feeling her slid, sliding my fingers and down, getting them wet with her juices. Pulling my hand out, stopping kissing her and licking my fingers. "Mmmm."

I slid down to my knees, pushing her dress up and moving my head between her legs, seeking that wet slit. Getting to her panties and sucking on the material. Reaching up and pulling them down.

Now my tongue went to work. Her slit was small, with puffy lips. My tongue licked up between them, causing her to suck in her breath. Pushing my tongue in as far as I could and wiggling it around, then down and up. Her hands in my hair, she slid further to the edge of the bench, providing easier access. Licking up and finding her clit. Licking around it, she was moaning loudly. I hoped we didn't attract attention. Sucking her slit in my mouth and running my tongue across it.

That was it, she clamped her legs around my head, pulling my hair and tried to keep quiet as a big cum hit her. I sucked on her clit some more as little shudders racked her body. Finally, she released my hair and unclamped my head. I sat back and looked at her in the shadows of light.

I pulled her panties up and she put them in place and I pulled her dress back down. I sat beside her again. "Mmmm, you taste very good. I said."

She grabbed my hand and held it tightly, not saying anything yet.

Finally, "David, I've never cum so hard. My body is still tingling."

I brought her hand to my lips and kissed it.

A voice behind us made us both jump. "Are you kids alright?"

I stood up as a policeman approached. "Yes, officer." Looking at my watch, "I'm sorry, the time got away from us. We didn't realize it was so late."

"Is that your SUV in the parking lot?"

"Yes, it is mine."

"Can I see some ID please?"

"I gave him my drivers license and C said, mine is in the car in my backpack. Would you like me to go get it officer?"

"Your David Goldberg?"

"Yes, sir. I'm from East Longmeadow, MA. This is C ugh, Cheshire Herowitz from Agawam, MA. I took her to the Roger Williams Zoo today and out to dinner. We came her and watched the sun set and were just relaxing and the time got away from us."

"Here's your license back."

"Are we in trouble?"

"No, just making sure you're OK. You should leave this location, as it closes at sunset."

"We'll go now. Officer, thank you for doing your job."

"You're welcome. Are you on the force?"

"Not now, I was for 11 years. I recently wrote some software that you will probably be using in the next year in your station. Here is my card. Thank you for your service."

"You're welcome. Come on you two, I'll walk you to your car."

Taking C's hand, helping her up and with her on her crutches we worked out way back to my car, with the officer escorting us.

"That's a very sharp looking SUV. Is that a Porsche?" The officer asked.

C spoke up, "Yes and it's very comfortable - from the passenger seat. I can attest to that."

The officer drove away.

"It's a little after 10 pm. Do you want to go back to my place or I can find a hotel for the night?" I asked as I wrapped my arms around her and gave her a kiss. I knew what I hoped she would answer, but would be happy either way.

"How long to get to your house from here." She asked.

"Probably around two hours, maybe a little more."

"Do you know of any hotels nearby?"

I opened my phone and looked at Google maps and saw a nearby Hilton. "I see a Hilton nearby and a few smaller chains too."

"Let's try the Hilton." And she gave me another kiss.

We got in the car and followed the directions to the hotel. We got one of the few remaining rooms left.

"Where is your luggage, sir?"

"It's just us, no luggage tonight. One night only. Too late to drive home safely." I said to the clerk.

"Very good. Here's your key card, free breakfast in the morning, room on the top floor. Have a good night and thank you for staying at the Hilton."

"Thank you" as we walked to the elevators.

In the room. We looked around, "Pretty nice." C said. "I agree."

"So... join me in my bed or would you like the other bed?" Not really knowing how she would answer, but hoping for mine.

"Well" She said "The other bed is attractive, but it would be just me. If you promise to be careful of my leg, I will join you."

"I was hoping for that." As I reached behind her and unzipped her dress, pushing it off her shoulders until it fell to the floor. "Step over hear." I picked it up and draped it over the chair. I went back to her and was looking at her in her bra and panties.

"You are so sexy Miss Cheshire. Do you always wear such sexy under clothes?"

"Well, your girl friends bought them for me when they brought my clothes over saying what I had was too ancient. They said when you finally saw me you would approve. So you approve?"

"Hell yes!" I said. I reached behind her and unclipped her bra and tossed it to the chair. Moving my hands to the front and holding both breasts. "You are so sexy." As I kissed her and then trailed kissed down and sucked one of her breasts into my mouth."

She held onto my head, pushing me harder against her as I sucked in just the nipple, she sucked in her breath. I licked across her nipple with my tongue. "Oh David." I moved to the other breast, leaving a trail of saliva and doing the same to that breast too.

My hand traced down her skin to her belly button and my tongue followed. Kneeling now, looking at her sexy lace panties. Sniffing her smell and tugging her panties down. Moving lower until my nose was between her folds.

Pushing her carefully back until she was against the bed. Sitting her carefully and placing both of her legs on my shoulder, I dove in. This time taking my time. Spreading her legs some and then pushing them back to her head. She was quite flexible.

Licking those lips, sucking them, then spreading her open with my fingers and letting my tongue attack her inner folds. A long lick from bottom to top, sucking in her clit and then running my tongue across it.

"Ahhhh, ahhhh, ahhhh, oh god, oh god, oh god, I'm, ahhhh." As her legs clamped my head again as I feverishly lapped at her juices. Licking her clit sending her off again.

She was panting now. I lowered her feet to the ground gently and lifted her higher on the bed. I took off my shirt and pants quickly and snuggled in next to her. Holding her close, "You are delicious. I could lick you all day." I told her.

"Mmm, where did you learn to be so good?"

"I read a lot and have had some practice too."

"Mmmm, David, so good. The girls mentioned their guys are amazing with their oral skills. Did you guys all take a class or something?"

"No, no, just a coincidence. We all respect our women and to enjoy what we do, so it's not just one sided."

"I can't do much with this stupid leg. And there is so much I want to do to you."

"I'm not concerned C. I wanted to make this day special for you. I hope I did."

"Oh god David, you certainly did. You made it magical. Is it OK if I fall asleep? I'm suddenly very tired."

"Good night C. I'll be right here when you wake up." I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

I woke up like I always do. My internal lock wakes me at nearly exactly 7:00 am every day. Even when I need more sleep. Today, 7:00 am per my watch and an angel laying beside me. Memories flashed at me of the zoo, dinner, kissing and oral at the park and back here at the hotel. And now, an angel named Cheshire, asleep beside me. Partially under the blanket and partially exposed.

I looked at her breasts. Slightly larger than my hands. They felt really good last night. Thin belly, killer legs, delicate hands, sexy arms, tiny pussy that tasted good. I wonder if I will fit in it. Time will tell. Pretty face, long blonde hair, cute nose, small ears, perfect sized mouth and lips. I like the slightly bushy eyebrows.

I snuggled in closer and put my palm on her belly. No reaction. I gently blew in her ear. "Mmmm." She said. I brought my hand to her right breast and laid it over. It was a little larger than my hand and felt great. I started dragging my fingers around the base of it. Then positioned it between my thumb and forefinger and started massaging it, working my way up to the ariola. Dragging my fingers around, but not touching the nipple. Another "Mmmm" came from her.

I took her nipple between my thumb and forefinger and rolled it between. "Mmmm." I sucked on her earlobe and twisted her nipple a little more. "Mmmm." Cute sounds coming from her. I did the same to the other breast. More "Mmmm".

I dragged my hand down and pulled the covers back exposing her more. Her legs were slightly parted and I dragged my finger up her slit. It was moist. "Mmmm." I licked my finger and returned it, pushing a little deeper until all the way in. I inserted a second finger and started pumping. Her legs opened wider. I curved my fingers up, hoping to rub her G-Spot.

She sat upright, eyes wide open and an "Oh god, I'm cumming" came out of her mouth. Then she laid back down and I gave her a good morning kiss. "Good morning beautiful." I said.

"Mmmm, good morning handsome. That was quite the wake up. Wow! Oh, your fingers are moving again down there. Mmmm, feels good. Oh, right there. Oh god," a hard one as she arched her back off the bed, locked in place for a few seconds and came back down.

I withdrew my fingers and licked them clean. She rolled onto her good leg slowly and reached down and felt my member for the first time. "You are so hard and so big." As she began stroking me. "I want to taste you too. Help me to sit and you stand in front of me."

I did just that and she held me with two hands and started stroking me, spreading my constant drips of precum around the head. She leaned forward and licked the new precum, licking around the head. Now it was my turn to "Mmmmm." I held her head in both hands and let her do her thing. She engulfed me further and started the in and out. Her tongue driving me crazy. I was so hard, I don't know how long I was going to last and told her so. "I'm going to cum soon. Very soon."

"Cum in my mouth, I want to taste you." She said.

Trying to hold back, she held my balls and sucked just the head and that was it. My world exploded. I came like a volcano. It had been months and these last few days with her was driving me crazy. She swallowed what she could and the rest ran down her cheeks. She pulled off, used her fingers to collect what she missed and licked them clean. Then returned to my member and licked me clean.

"I need to sit down. No, I need to lay down." I did so. She laid on my arm and I gently pulled her closer. "Past girlfriends never swallowed, never made me cum like that. I thought I was going to fall over, the sensation was so strong. Wow, thank you. Need to rest a bit more."

Giggling, she put her head on my chest and held me tight.

I awoke to find her looking at me. "Hi." She said smiling.

"Hi." I said back. "How long was I out?"

"About an hour."

"Wow. That was a strong one."

"Yes and your so cute, falling asleep, holding me like that. I like it. I love how you made me feel last night. That was my wow."

"I like you too C. A lot." As I pulled her in for a kiss. "Hey, what time is someone coming to the house to help you shower today?"

"10 am. Oh boy. Can we tell them they don't have to?"

(This ends Chapter 1, please find Chapter 2 and continue reading)