Randy returned a couple hours later. His face was slightly unreadable at first.
John raised his head, hearing Randy. His eyes were red rimmed and tired. "Hey, Daddy."
"You okay, Babe?" Randy face now looked worried, moving closer.
"Kane was here...felt him touch my face." John whispered. "He spoke...told me to be strong again...and be careful."
"Careful? About what?" Randy wondered.
"Don't know...was intense...he touched me...had to go." John's hands were crossed over his chest, hugging himself. "What happened with Stephanie?"
"She's gone...honestly I would say she was even before I got there...I don't know if you can picture that feeling." Randy told him. "I want to research what we need to do to have you be an adoptive parent. So you get all legal rights."
John still shook slightly but he tried to smile. It then faded. "W-What about these implants in our necks?"
"I don't know...she told us if something happened like we report to the police they could still be activated." Randy sighed. "Wouldn't it have happened by now?"
"You would think. I have no idea who those people were who implanted us." John admitted. " We need them out though...what if they malfunctioned? "
"They claimed they were government...who do we tell? Who would believe us?" Randy asked, feeling slightly worried.
"No clue sounds crazy...say we were drugged and implanted by some unknown group." John stood and walked to Randy. He almost collapsed in his arms.
Randy worked to keep them both on their feet as he held John close. "We will be okay, Babe."
"Need you as my Dom...my Daddy to guide me." John whispered harshly. " So used to only having to obey...no worries. "
"I'll try, Babe...I don't know...I'll try though." Randy guided them both to the floor. "Need you to be strong though and try to think on your own too. Destiny will need her strong Papa."
"I'll try." John whispered. He was shaking hard. "For...her."
"For all of us." Randy whispered, kissing John lightly. "I am making a call later...someone that might be able to help us."
"Okay, Daddy." John's shaking stopped at the more take charge tone in Randy's voice.
"I will find out when Cody is free to talk to us. I was already starting to on the plane, but told him it was a long story. Do you remember him telling us he was a Dom?"
John tried to think. "I think so...you said Finn was his pet."
"Yeah...about two years now I think. They started dating shortly before we got married." Randy told him. "Well, we know we can trust him. Maybe he can help teach me." Randy replied. "Would you be okay with that?"
"Of course, Daddy." John replied. " I trust Cody with my life. " He seemed to relax more and more.
"Good, Baby. I'll send him a message and see when he is free to see us." Randy tried to smile. "I don't know if he is on the card tonight...knowing Vince I doubt he canceled the house show." He shifted to pull out his phone, looking up Cody's number. #When you free?#
It was a few moments before a reply came. #Anytime Man. Got a show tonight but second match. Finn went to Ireland a few weeks to see his family.#
#Cool if you won't be too tired, swing on by. Room 1535.# Randy replied back.
#Course not see you then.# Cody replied. John sat patiently on the floor. His hands were folded in front of him as he sat with Kane.
"Codes is coming after his match. He said he is second on the card. Why don't you order us some food while i check on our angel. I miss not seeing her all day." Randy got up, moving into the room with the crib.
"Sure, Daddy. What would you like?" John was grateful for something to do as he stood up.
Randy stopped in the doorway, looking back. "Hmmm...ham steak with green beans if they have it." John nodded and moved to place the order. He felt a burden lifted off his shoulders.
Randy moved to the crib, looking down at Destiny. He just looked, not wanting to wake her. He had to wonder if a baby could sleep too much. He didn't have any knowledge to go on.
The guys ate a short time later. Destiny woke and got a diaper change and a bottle. Cody knocked on the door around 10 after Destiny was in bed. Randy moved for the door. "Hey, Codes." He gave a faint smile.
"Hey." Cody walked inside. John sat nearby in a chair. " I haven't seen you two in forever. "
"Yeah, I know, Man...hopefully that will all change now. Take a seat...need a drink or something?" Randy commented after he closed the door.
"Sure, I wouldn't mind a cold beer." Cody agreed. John stood and walked to grab one from the mini fridge, handing it to Cody. " Thanks, Johnny. " John nodded as they both sat down.
Randy moved to sit by John. "Oh, boy. Where to even begin?" He commented. He looked at John. "Mind grabbing the monitor and shutting the door so we don't wake Destiny?"
"Sure, Daddy." John moved quickly to obey. Cody raised an eyebrow at John's mannerisms with Randy. They reminded him of Finn.
Randy waited for John to return before focusing back on Cody. "I know I started telling you a few things as we were flying in. I know in some ways you say you were not surprised, but I am sure there was a lot of questions as well."
Cody nodded. "Just tell me what happened...you both started acting off since John was injured during your honeymoon."
"That is just the start." Randy replied. "The John you saw in the hospital with me...wasn't John."
"What the hell does that mean?" Cody raised a brow. John and Randy slowly filled Cody in over the next hour. Their friend's eyes were wide when they finally reached the end. " How are you both still sane? " He had to ask.
"Well, sanity I guess is a matter of opinion." Randy tried to joke.
"So... you said earlier John needed our support. How can I help?" Cody asked. John had moved to sit back on the floor in front of Randy's chair.
"Well...um…" Randy looked down at John then at Cody. "Because of Kane's treatment...and training of John...um...I need help in...trying to be a good Dom."
Cody looked taken back. "You told me you wanted no part of that life." He glanced down at John.
"Well, things have changed." Randy told him. "I needed that firm hand...at least for a while after what Hunter did to me. John needs that now."
Cody stood and walked until he was next to John. He bent down to lightly grasp his jaw, tilting his head upward. "That true, Johnny? You like to be controlled? Led?"
John's eyes looked at peace in the stern gaze. "Yes, Sir."
"Now I don't know if he always had that in him and Kane woke it up...or like me it was forced on him so it is all he really understand for now." Randy told Cody.
Cody gazed into John's eyes, studying him. He finally released his jaw. "I can't say for sure but it looked like more than programming. His body craves it like my Finn. Unlike you I know he's always loved to bottom."
"That is true...he does prefer to bottom." Randy admitted. "So, I need help...training. I need reassurance I am giving him what he wants and needs...that I am not taking advantage or abusing him."
"Of course...He calls you Daddy. That is a more caring and protective form of a Dom. I am a Master myself but Finn prefers a hard hand." Cody nodded. " You love John too much to ever abuse him. "
Randy nodded. "I just need that reassurance. After my years of abuse myself...then what happened to him." Randy lowered his head. "I just worry of history repeating."
Cody nodded. "Of course but you would never abuse John. You aren't like that. I'll give you both anything you need."
"Thanks, Codes...maybe when Finn gets back from his family time John and he can hang out? I heard sometimes it helps if subs have someone to bond with on their own level?" Randy questioned.
"Sure. Sounds great." Cody looked at John. "Don't stress, Johnny. We'll give you all you need."
John gave a dimpled smile from the floor. "Thank you."
"So, in a more down note." Randy stated. "What are the whispers over Stephanie passing?"
"I heard drug overdose...depression." Cody sat down next to Randy. His hand petted John's cropped head like a pet. John closed his eyes, looking more relaxed than he had all day. There was nothing sexual in the action. Just soothing.
"Possible...not sure. I was just wondering the general buzz." Randy told him. "Had a small altercation with Vince at the hospital. Nothing too big I hope."
Cody raised a brow. "Oh? What did he say?" His manicured nails scratched the top of John's head.
Randy glanced down at John a moment. "He thought the road is not the best way to raise a child. That there is no way with our schedules could we watch her properly. He even suggested letting Linda take her to their home. I told him no."
"Well, it would be challenging with both your schedules. Maybe you could hire a sitter to travel along. It's rare for any of our kids to travel with us." Cody mused. John was drifting to sleep as Cody petted him. Cody smiled . "He looks so at peace."
"I know...but Linda has her own work to worry about...so she would still be raised by a nanny." Randy replied. "I know when she reached school age we will need a place for her to stay...but between my family and John's I'm sure we can find a good place. Not to sounds cynical...but I worry if i let them raise Destiny I will have a hard time seeing her."
"I understand...your mom seems like one who would enjoy Destiny." Cody said thoughtfully.
"Oh, she does." Randy almost beamed. "She watched Destiny over night already...I was worried she wouldn't want to give her back." Randy laughed. "I just don't know how she would feel about full time. Or how my dad would feel about that. I'm sure he thought they were past the age of needing to worry about a kid."
"Only time will tell, Ran. John adopting her?" Cody assumed.
"I did mention to him that I want to find out how." Randy replied.
"That's great. I'm happy for you two. You can finally be the newlyweds and family you always wanted." Cody smiled .
"Yeah...so you want to see her?" Randy asked, realizing Cody hadn't seen Destiny yet. Cody nodded. He chuckled as John leaned against his leg asleep. Randy looked, shaking his head. "Maybe it's better if I bring her out or maybe nudge him awake and into bed?"
Cody nodded. "You didn't mind did you? I know my Finn enjoys being petted. It relaxes him."
"No...it's fine...not like you were coming onto him." Randy chuckled. He moved from the seat to kneel next to John. "Baby?...Baby?" He called faintly.
"Mmm?" John mumbled, his eyes fluttering.
"Go get ready for bed, Babe...I'm going to introduce Codes to Destiny." Randy told him.
John realized he was leaning against Cody and slowly stood up. "Oh...sorry."
Cody chuckled. "It's fine, Johnny. It was relaxing for me too." John yawned as he walked to get ready for bed. Cody stood up and followed after Randy.
Randy led Cody into the room with the crib. A small bedside light was left on for them to see.
Cody leaned over the crib. "Oh my God, she is an angel. Really, Ran. What a doll." He whispered lovingly.
"Yeah, she is...of course I heard to just wait...then the sleepless nights will begin. I may not like how it is I got her...but glad that I do." Randy told him.
"Not many guys in a gay relationship can say they have a blood daughter." Cody smiled before standing up. "You and Johnny went through hell but look at your reward. She'll be the love of your lives."
"Yeah...I just want to research what it will take to make John a legal parent as well." Randy told Cody before moving back to the main room.
"Of course. He's your husband." Cody nodded. John was the in bedroom stripping down into his boxers to sleep.
"Of course...well, I'm sure you're tired...work and all." Randy commented. "Thanks for stopping by and letting us bend your ear."
"Of course." Cody gave Randy a hug. His voice dropped to a near-whisper. "I've been in the scene for years, Ran. I've seen John's type. Once the desire to serve is awakened he'll never be happy in a vanilla relationship. I'm here if you ever need me for anything. Or even to give John an outlet to serve. Not sexual. Just like tonight with him sitting on the floor or obeying a command to relax him."
Randy sighed, lowering his head slightly. "Thanks, Codes...I want to try...I just don't know how well I can."
"That's all John would expect of you." Cody gave Randy a pat on the shoulder. "It just comes naturally for me to be in control. I don't know why but he needs that now."
Randy nodded. "Is it okay if I tell him he is free to come to you if he has a problem? I know him seeing me as his Dom...he may feel odd speaking up if I do something he is not comfortable with."
Cody nodded. "Of course. John is like family to me. I'll let you go so you can check on Destiny's bottle and rest."
"Okay...night, Codes." Randy told him then escorted him out before getting ready for bed himself.
When Randy came to bed John was still awake. He was in his boxers and turned his head when the younger man got in. "Hey, Daddy. Sorry I fell asleep on you."
"It's fine, Babe...just glad you felt relaxed. Feel better we could now fill Cody in and have someone to help us?" Randy asked as he moved to get ready setting the monitor on the bedside table.
"Yeah...felt nice just sitting on the floor and having Cody scratch my head. That feeling of being able to relax and let someone I trust be in control." John mused. "Kane never petted me that way."
"Well, maybe Cody can teach both of us there is another side besides what we were taught." Randy replied as he went over to John. "Now get up and give me a kiss." He smirked faintly.
That was an order John was happy to obey. "Of course, Daddy." He stood from the bed and raised his head to kiss Randy. "The one thing I always saved for you when I had to share my body." John whispered when it broke.
"I'm glad...did he ever even try?" Randy questioned.
John shook his head. "It was never like that between us. It wasn't romance. I was like his pet. He would praise me and pat my face but that was it. He had no desire for breaking us up."
"I know...just asking." Randy replied. He then moved to get back into the bed. "So, what you want to do tomorrow? We still technically have a couple days off."
"Well, I thought about going to Kane's funeral the day after tomorrow but tomorrow I don't know." John climbed into bed again and shut off the light. "I feel I should since he cared enough to see me after he passed. I still think he died saving us from Stephanie."
"Where is he being buried?" Randy asked.
"Where his family lives in Tennessee." John said. "He sent me that text before he passed so he had to have known. We owe our freedom to him so I need to go. You don't have to, Daddy. I know you had a bad time with him."
"Honestly...I never even thought of him having a family...cold, I know." Randy replied.
"No, Daddy. You were traumatized. So was I to a point. But I can't deny his sacrifice to me. Because of him we have a future to live as we please." John yawned.
"I see your point." Randy told him. "Well, let's try to get some rest. Maybe we can just enjoy tomorrow. Maybe introduce our Angel to some of our Diva's"
"Sounds good." John laid close to Randy. "Night." He closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. Randy moved to hold John before drifting off to sleep himself.
*You know you won't be the firm hand he needs.* Randy head thrashed faintly at the taunting voice. *I can help you give him what he needs.*
Randy's eyes opened and he sat up, looking around. "Okay. Calm down...it's just your own self doubt."
*No...Not this time Randy.*
"No...No...go away." Randy whispered as he moved from the bed.
*Watch it...wouldn't want to wake my boy now would we?*
"He's not your boy." Randy snapped, keeping his voice low.
*He could be both of ours.*
"NO! Leave us alone. You're not welcomed here. You're not welcomed by us!" Randy yelled.
*Hmmm You don't care to offer him what he wants...what he needs. What about that dear...angel of yours in the other room?*
"Don't you fucking touch her!" Randy almost snarled.
He heard a mocking laugh. *Then give me what I want...let me use you...I won't harm a hair on her head...and John will have the strong master he craves.*
Randy shuddered as he almost felt like he was dunked in ice. "GET OFF ME!" He yelled then looked back at the bed surprised he didn't wake John. "What the hell?" Randy saw himself still laying next to John. "What did you do to me?!"
*Nothing yet.* The voice laughed. *Offer freely...and they will both be safe. I could just push you out and take over. I am willing to share as I had for the last few years.*
"I...I can't." Randy replied. "How can I just hand John over...sacrifice myself."
*You are not sacrificing yourself...I will allow you to remain...most of the time.*
"Ho-how do I know they won't be harmed?" Randy asked.
*They have not been so far. Why would I now?*
Randy lowered his head, shaking it. "Destiny doesn't like you...she will know...she didn't even like your necklace."
*I can stay in the background enough...but I will not always be back there...I need my times out as well. You can not tell John or anyone else of our arrangement. You do...you will fall like the last.*
"You forced Kane's hand to kill himself?!" Randy exclaimed.
*Yes...he was more than willing...but the body was older...weaker. You are younger, stronger, more vitality. You can easily last much longer then he would have. I also hold the knowledge to make sure you two are no longer bothered by those things in your necks.*
"How do I know you will really do it and not just have them turned on?" Randy questioned.
*Well that would be dumb wouldn't it? I want to use your body why would I have it weakened or paralyzed? Why would I do that to John either if i want him?*
"John has been weakened by you though." Randy told him.
*I will be careful with him.*
"I don't know if I believe that." Randy told him.
*Decide...will you share...or do I just block you from going back?*
Randy looked around, feeling a sense of panic. Looking at the bed he saw a large black mass next to his side of the bed. It was reaching out, touching him. He was feeling colder. Was it killing him? Was it some how trying to sever his soul from his body. "NO! Stop! You can't take me away from them!"
*Share then...under my terms. Not a soul will be told.*
Randy gave a shaky breath. "Okay...okay fine...as long as you keep your word they won't be harmed."
*Agreed.* The large mass moved from the bed and towards Randy. As it moved it shifted until it looked almost like a tangible shadow of himself. Randy looked as it extended a hand out. Randy looked worried, knowing it was dumb, but what choice did he have? He went to take its hand. When he did he felt a sharp pain go through his hand. He then felt almost paralyzed as the shadow began to envelope him like an oil slick until it fully covered him before he felt himself blackout.