Adam let out a soft moan. He was in the middle of a wonderful dream. He and Chris were making love on a beach. It was so wonderful and felt so real. The more the dream continued, the more wonderful he felt.
Adam began to wake up, if he didn't, he was afraid he'd have to go jerk off before he exploded. Adam finally managed to let his hazel eyes flutter open. He smiled when he looked up into Chris' blue eyes.
"Mornin', Kitten. I just couldn't resist. You looked so beautiful." Chris whispered softly over Adam's lips. He pumped his cock in and out of Adam's tight heat at a slow, lazy pace.
Adam let his eyes close. "Feels so good, Lion. Couldn't think of a better way to wake up." His words came out in a hot, breathy mumbled mess.
Chris wrapped his hand around Adam's cock and captured Adam's lips in a passion filled kiss. Adam tossed a leg over Chris' hip. It enabled Chris to get even deeper inside Adam. He also brushed against that bundle of nerves that sent waves of pleasure through Adam's body. It wasn't long before Adam made the kittenish sound Chris loved so much.
Adam wrapped his arms around Chris and ran his fingers across his husband's back. It drove Chris to pick up the tempo. He drove his cock in and out of his husband, and stroked Adam's cock faster. It didn't take long for Adam's shaft to erupt, with Chris' eruption close behind. Chris collapsed on top of his husband. Adam held Chris close as they sealed their sexual flight with a soft, love filled kiss. After more kisses, Chris and Adam got up and took their showers.
By nine, the storm chasers and Officer Omega had finished their breakfast of cereal, toast, juice, milk and coffee. Kenny noticed the others looked much happier and just a bit flushed and bleary eyed. He guessed a lot of sex had occurred in the three rooms. Kenny held in a sigh, but he sure missed his Kota.
"When can we go to the water park? I can't wait to get there! By the way… don't any of you remember what today is?" Seth looked at his "family" like a curious pup.
Dean laughed. "It opens at eleven. Adam, Kenny and I have go shopping for some camera stuff. We'll meet you there around noon. And Seth, today is Saturday." He loved to tease his little Sethie.
Kenny spoke up. "Don't worry. Chief Layfield will have undercover men at the park. My boss and Kyle said you will be alright If I go shopping with Dean and Adam." He gave Hunter a pointed look. He knew Hunter knew what he meant.
"Not a problem. It's nice of the Chief to organize it so we can be safe at the park. I am looking forward to it. Nothing like a good water slide." Hunter spoke with a chuckle. He was a kid at heart about some things.
Shawn looked at his notebook. "Mind If I tag along? I need some first aid things."
Kenny shook his head. "Not a problem, Shawn. I just have to call when we leave."
"Hey! You just ignored me! Hello? Ro, D..." Seth now looked like a kicked pup.
"Dean answered you, Sethie. Guess you didn't hear him. Yes, today is Saturday." Roman kept up with teasing Seth. Their angel was so cute when he was riled up.
Seth started to get up, but both Roman and Dean pulled him down across their laps. Seth's butt in Roman's lap, his legs across Dean's.
Roman kissed Seth's temple. "Hold on there, tiger. We know what today is. Happy birthday, sweet Sethie. I love you." He gave Seth a searing kiss on the lips.
"Happy birthday, Sethie. I love you." Dean pulled Seth over into his lap and kissed him soundly.
Adam, Chris, Hunter, Shawn and Kenny joined in. "Happy birthday, Seth!" They chorused together.
Seth flushed red and hid his face in his hands. "Thank you. Sorry I got snappy, but I thought everyone had forgot." He did feel a little foolish.
Dean gave Seth's ribs a tickle. "We could never forget your birthday. You be sure and stay close to Roman at the water park. We won't be long getting there, but we need the camera stuff before the chase tomorrow." He spoke softly to Seth as the others began to get ready for the day at the water park.
"I will, D. You be careful too. I know you need your camera stuff. I'm sorry I was a little bitch. I love you, D. I love you, Ro." Seth smiled at his lovers and kissed them both.
Everyone packed a backpack with board shorts, towel, sun screen and other things like a book, crossword puzzles or cards. Hunter and Chris packed a cooler with water and soft drinks. Hunter had looked up the rules of the water park. Plastic bottles and cans were allowed, but not glass containers. Outside food was allowed as well, but the park had an extensive food court. Hunter figured burgers and hot dogs would be alright with everyone. Only Adam, Shawn and Dean knew about the cake for Seth and Roman.
"Adam, I will take yours, Shawn's and Dean's backpacks, save you the trouble. Seth, do you need anything for the office?" Chris asked as he pulled out his wallet.
Seth thought for a moment. "We need a pack of pens and I need another box of discs. Oh, and loose leaf, college ruled paper, please." He quickly wrote out a list of the items he needed.
Shawn took the list. Chris gave Adam the company credit card. "Please, don't buy any new cameras. I know you." Chris gave Adam a kiss.
Adam rolled his eyes. "Yes, dear. You need anything?" He took the card and put it in his own wallet.
"Not that I know of. Listen Kitten, don't wander off from Kenny. I love you." Chris gave Adam a kiss.
Adam smiled. "I won't. You stay safe too. We won't be long. I love you." He returned Chris' kiss.
Kenny called his boss. "Dean, Shawn, Adam and I are going to the shops now, the others will leave here at eleven. Direct to the water park...oh… he is?… that's good…. I will, boss… you too… bye." He pocketed his cell phone.
Kenny looked at the group. "Styles and Morrison are also going to the water park. He said it was totally random and that it was Styles' idea. Sarge said not to worry, that we should go ahead as planned. There will be undercover police and sheriff's deputies there. So, we are to good to go and enjoy a fun day." He was glad. Kenny didn't want the party spoiled.
Chris spoke. "We decide, as a team. My opinion is, we will be safe. I'm not letting Morrison spoil this."
Adam spoke next. "I agree. I'm tried of being dictated to by a little creep. I say let's go." He was tired of being ruled by old memories and fear. Adam knew Kenny and the cops would keep them safe.
Roman looked at his lovers. Both Seth and Dean nodded. Roman smiled. "We say let's go. Not going to let anything spoil Seth's birthday."
"Goes without saying, we feel the same." Hunter spoke with a confident nod to Chris.
Chris smiled. "Then we go. Do be careful shopping. See you later at the water park." He gave Adam another kiss.
Hunter kissed Shawn. Roman and Seth kissed Dean. Kenny gave a wave. They went out and piled into the Scout truck. Shawn drove and Kenny rode shotgun. Adam and Dean sat in the back club cab.
Fifteen minutes later, Chris, Hunter, Seth and Roman got into the Range Rover. They knew the ROW was being watched by the cops and Hunter had set the alarms.
"I guess you should know, I have my weapon on me, as does Shawn. Ken and Kyle told us to carry at all times. I didn't think Adam needed to know." Hunter spoke honestly to the others.
Chris nodded as he drove. "Figured as much. Morrison wouldn't dare do anything in such a public place. Don't worry, Seth, you just enjoy your birthday." He gave Seth a glance in the rear view mirror.
Seth grinned. "I will. Nothing but nothing will spoil today." He held onto Roman's hand.
Back in room 20 of the Ranch House Motel, JoMo finished packing his backpack for the water park. He wore a pair of black short trunks on under his jeans.
AJ grinned. "I'm sorry, pet. I just don't think the Speedo you wanted to wear is family friendly. Besides, I don't want any wolves to be ogling what's mine." He pulled JoMo into his arms.
JoMo gave a pout. "It will wreck my tan line. But yeah, I guess you are right. They probably would have made me change anyway. Well I'm ready. Shall we go?" He gave AJ a sloppy kiss.
AJ responded and took over the kiss. When their lips parted, he spoke. "Yup, ready to go. I want a relaxing day, watching you get all wet, then sunbathing." He picked up both his and JoMo's backpacks Together they went out to AJ's red shoe car. They were soon on their way to the water park.
When AJ pulled into the parking lot of the Pampa H2O Water Park, he frowned. "Guess we weren't the only ones that wanted a day off before a chase." He pointed to the Jericho Storm Chase, Inc. Range Rover already parked in the lot.
JoMo also frowned. "Stupid blond bitch probably wants to tan. Just… let's keep as far away from them as possible. Wouldn't put it past them to call the cops back in Dodge City. Maybe we should leave." It ruined his plan, but, he was afraid to be chased by the cops.
AJ looked over at JoMo. "We can leave if you want. I don't think you have anything to worry about. I will do whatever makes my precious pet happy." He picked up JoMo's hand and kissed the back of it.
JoMo was pissed, but didn't let it show. His plan to be rid of AJ had been so perfect. But, it wasn't worth the risk of having Jericho call the cops." "I'm sorry, lover. I just… the cops. I'm innocent, but they don't believe me. I don't want to go to jail for a prank gone wrong. Are you mad at me? It was your idea to come here. I don't mean to spoil your fun." JoMo put on his best, sad, doe eyed look.
AJ smiled. "I'm not mad, pet. It's too nice a day to waste. How about a picnic? You can layout and tan." He gently caressed JoMo's cheek, when all he really wanted to do was slap him. All AJ could think of was the way Morrison set him up to take the blame at the Boot Hill cemetery.
"That would be nice. How about tacos to go? I'm in a junk food mood." JoMo wanted to relax. He had a lot of thinking to do. A picnic would be good for that. Drew had loved picnics. The first time they had kissed had been during a picnic. Drew had asked him to come along for a flower photo shoot.
"If my pet wants tacos, he shall have them. You're so beautiful." AJ leaned over and kissed him. AJ started the car and pulled out of the parking lot.
"Hey! That was Styles. They must have changed their minds." Hunter stated in surprise. He and Roman had returned to get the last cooler out of the Range Rover.
Roman shrugged. "Kenny may know. The cops would have been listening to Styles." He picked up the heavy cooler, he didn't need Hunter's help to carry it.
"Brazen kid. Gotta show up the old man?" Hunter chuckled when Roman refused his help.
Roman laughed in response. "I need the work out. I miss my hour in the gym every day. I'd run, but Seth and Dean don't run, and I hate to run alone." He easily carried the heavy cooler. Men and women noticed the handsome college student as his upper body muscles flexed and strained as he and Hunter reentered the water park.
Hunter's brow arched. "I'll run with you. If I'd have known sooner… oh well. Shawn used to run with me, but it bothers his back, so I won't let him. During the season, Randy ran with me. It might take a few mornings to build back up to ten miles. How about we start on Monday morning, five miles, around six a.m.?"
Roman set the cooler down in the shade of the large umbrella over the table in their area. He gave Hunter a huge grin. "I would like that, Hunter. Sounds good. I really appreciate it." He gave Hunter a hug.
Everyone grabbed a cold drink. They sat at a large, round table. The had also laid claim to seven lounge chairs. Chris, Shawn, Seth, Roman and Hunter were wary as a stranger approached.
The man had short, reddish brown hair, with a mustache. He wore aviator style sunglasses, a white tee shirt and black swim shorts. He had leather sandals on his feet, and wore a blue baseball cap.
"It's me, Kyle Miller." The Guymon, Oklahoma Detective Sergeant smiled at the group seated at the table.
Hunter guffawed. "Have a seat. Bet I know what you are about to say. We saw them."
Kyle sat with a smile. "You're right. Styles and Morrison left. When they saw your car, Morrison got tetchy. He was afraid you would call and turn him in to us. They decided to go on a picnic. So, you can relax for real. But, we are still going to be here. Beth and Carrie will be watching Morrison and Styles. I have to say, Styles is really doing everything we've asked of him. One thing, there was a tone to Morrison's voice, he had some kind of plan for today. I just wish I knew what it was." He gave a slight sigh.
"I'm sure you will figure it out. Thanks for letting us know. It is more relaxing. I know we haven't said it as much as we should, but all of us really do appreciate everything you and your brother have and are doing for us. Kenny, too, and now the local law enforcement. So, thank you." Chris spoke as not only the leader, but as a friend.
Kyle smiled. "Thank you, Chris. That means a lot. Okay, I am going to vanish now. Just know you will be safe." He got up and walked away. He vanished in the crowd of parents, children and teenagers.
Before anything could be said, Adam, Dean, Kenny and Shawn joined them. Kisses were exchanged between husbands and lovers. They all sat down around the table.
"Did you get everything you needed?" Chris asked as he opened a can of root beer for Adam.
Adam took the root beer with a soft smile. "Thanks, yes we did. The store had a good camera section. They even had black and white film. I bought one hundred rolls, but I used my card. Are they here?" Adam glanced around to see if Morrison and Styles were at the water park.
Chris put a hand on Adam's shoulder. "They left. Didn't even get out of the car. Sergeant Kyle Miller is here, he came and told us. Hunter and Roman also saw them leave. We can relax. We are being watched by the undercover cops. Also, Styles and Morrison are off having a picnic."
The weight visibly lifted from Adam's, along with his tee shirt. "Thank God. I was worried we wouldn't be able to really relax. Now, can I ask a question? Why are we sitting here like old fogies when there's a water slide, waves and fountains waiting for us?" Adam arched his brow at the group.
Shawn, Dean and Adam had made a plan. They would get Hunter and Chris to keep Roman and Seth occupied on the far side of the park, while they decorated for the party. Kenny's job was to get the cake from the truck, along with the bag of decorations they had bought.
Dean was the first to his feet. "Come on, Ro. Sethie needs a birthday dunking!" He scooped Seth up, tossed him over his shoulder, and dashed towards the water area.
"Ro! Help!" Seth called out with a laugh. Roman jumped up and hurried to catch up with his lovers.
Chris started to get up, but Adam stopped him. He quickly explained about the party and to keep Roman and Seth occupied along with help from Hunter. Chris and Hunter happily agreed.
"… oh and the signal will be when Kenny comes to tell Chris that Adam has one of his migraines." Shawn added before Chris and Hunter left to do their part.
The good thing was, the water slide was at the far end of the park and several things obstructed the view of the lounge area. Shawn, Adam and Kenny wasted no time in getting things ready.
When Kenny brought the cake, Shawn smiled. "That bakery did a fantastic job. Now I see why it was more expensive for overnight service." He admired the cake in the box.
Dean had done a good job when he'd ordered the cake. He'd gotten a chocolate cake in the form of a laptop computer. On the "screen" of the computer was a radar image of a storm. Dean had sent a picture of Seth's computer to the bakery. He'd taken the picture when Seth had been working in the ROW. The cake was an exact copy of Seth's laptop, even to the little melted spot. Dean had accidentally let a hot ash fall on the computer from a cigarette. After that, Dean never smoked around a computer. Seth had punished him severely. Dean was kicked to the couch with no sex from Seth or Roman for a month! Dean had learned his lesson.
While they admired the cake, Dean had returned. He'd told Seth and Roman he had to find a bathroom, and would be back shortly. In reality, he wanted to help set up for the party. He knew Chris and Hunter would keep Seth and Roman occupied.
Adam hung a cream colored balloon from the umbrella. He leaned in to look at the cake. "Wow, that really does look like Seth's laptop. Wait, who put their finger on the cake? The icing is dented!" He felt bad about the damage.
Dean laughed. "No, that's on Seth's computer…." He want on to tell about the melt mark as the three decorated their area of the water park lounge area.
They decorated in crimson red and cream. Those were the colors of the University of Oklahoma and Seth bled them, as did the entire chase team. Crimson and cream balloons hung from the points of the large umbrella. A paper crimson red table cloth covered the round table. The paper plates, napkins, plastic silverware and plastic cups were the color of fresh cream. Seth and Roman's chairs had one cream and one crimson helium filled Mylar balloon tied to them. It was festive, but tasteful. It was also enough to be fun, but not childish.
Kenny returned. He'd been sent to the food area to order their meal. "They had a party sampler. Burgers, hot dogs, tacos, nachos, onion rings, and all the condiments. I got four of them. It will be ready in thirty minutes. I hope that was alright." He looked at Adam, Shawn and Dean for approval.
Shawn smiled at their friend and guardian. "It's perfect. A little something for everyone. Apparently they have a lot of parties here, which makes sense. Well, I think we're ready. We did a good job, if I do say so myself." He admired their handiwork with pride.
"It looks good, Shawn. How you found it all is a wonder." Adam gave Shawn a one armed hug, as he too admired their work.
Shawn laughed. "Well, most of it was easy. The cups were the hardest. Boy, those red cups must be popular. I finally found the sleeve of cream ones on the bottom shelf at the very back." His knee ached at the memory of getting down on the floor to find the cups.
"You'd make a good Detective, Shawn. You never give up. Should I fetch the others now?" Kenny asked.
Adam shook his head. "Something is missing. Oh, the gifts! We forgot the gifts we picked out!"
Kenny slapped his forehead. "Oh yeah. I'll run get them. Sorry, I didn't bring them. I was too worried about dropping the cake." He took off for the parking lot.
"I am gonna miss him when this is all over." Shawn made some final adjustments to the centerpiece of the cake and few crimson and cream carnations.
Kenny soon returned. There were two wrapped packages. One for Seth and a smaller one for Roman. Dean had picked them out, and with pride, paid for them with the money he'd earned from his work so far.
Dean lovingly placed each gift in front of the two decorated chairs. He also placed cards on each gift.
Adam saw the look in Dean's eyes. He put an arm around his student's shoulders. "They will love them. I know you how you feel. I bought my mom a brand new, color television with my first earned money. It was the first color TV we had. Spent my Saturday mornings wondering what color Bugs Bunny really was. I was so disappointed to know he really was gray! The Wizard of Oz was the best though." He smiled at the memory. He'd earned the money at fifteen by mowing lawns for nearly a year.
Dean grinned at Adam. "Thanks. It… helps that you… and Shawn understand the other side of the tracks, so to speak. I've never been able to buy them anything really nice like this." He lightly fingered the two gifts.
"Kenny, you'd better fetch the boys. Here comes our food." Shawn nodded to the five people who carried large trays loaded with food.
"Will do." Kenny gave Shawn a little salute and went to get the others.
At the play area, Roman, Seth, Hunter and Chris were "surfing" on the body boards in the wave pool. They were having a last man surfing contest. So far, none of them had rolled off their boards.
Kenny waded out to where the four men surfed. "Hey guys!" He did a great job of putting a worried expression on his face.
Hunter and Chris knew this was the cue. Chris rolled off his board as did Hunter. Roman saw the look on Kenny's face. He indicated for Seth to get off his board. They joined the others. The group got out of the water.
Kenny spoke. "I'm sorry, but Adam wants you. He said he is getting a migraine. I'm sorry, but we may have to leave." His worried expression was so real, Chris almost forgot it was a ruse.
Chris looked at the college boys. "I'm sorry, but we have to go. Adam's migraines are no joke." He started walking back to the lounge area.
"When he was little, Adam jumped off a counter playing Spider-Man. He fell and landed wrong on his neck. It's given him migraine issues over the years. Thankfully, he doesn't get them often, but when he does, it can be bad. Shawn carries a special injection shot for him." Hunter explained to the college students as they walked back to the lounge area.
"Poor Adam. My mom gets migraines and I've seen her suffer. There isn't anything we can do for her." Roman spoke with sympathy. He understood Chris' worry.
Kenny, Hunter and Chris did their best to make a "wall" as they approached Shawn, Dean and Adam. It helped keep Seth from seeing the decorations.
"Surprise! Happy Birthday, Seth and Roman!" Shawn, Adam, Hunter, Chris, Kenny and Dean called out as they all moved out of the way of the decorated table.
Seth and Roman just stood there with their mouths open. "This is for you Sethie, you too Ro." Dean looked at his lovers with a huge grin on his face.
"Oh D! You are wonderful!" Seth flung himself into Dean's arms and hugged him close.
Roman joined the hug. "Sethie is right, you are wonderful, D." He wrapped his arms around his lovers. Seth was in the middle of a love filled sandwich.
Dean smiled. "I couldn't have done it without Adam, Shawn and Kenny." He wasn't about to take all the credit for the party.
The hug broke apart. "Thank you, all of you!" Seth exclaimed as he hugged all the older men.
"And in our favorite colors! This is just wonderful. Thank you!" Roman stated as he too hugged the others.
Seth then saw the cake in the center of the table. "That's… it's my laptop! How? Oh, D! They even added your cigarette burn!" He leaned in closer to look at all the details of the cake.
As they filled plates with food and settled in to eat, Dean explained how they got the cake. "...we picked it up on our way here. They really did do a great job." Dean was pleased that Seth was so happy, Roman too.
Roman had a sudden thought as he bit into a taco. He chewed, swallowed and spoke. "Wait… Adam doesn't have a migraine?" He looked at Adam.
Adam looked sheepish. "No, sorry about that. It was the only ruse I could think of. I do suffer migraines, and normally I would never joke around about it." He could tell Roman looked a bit upset.
"My mom suffers with migraines, so it worried me. Sorry if I seemed tetchy." Roman felt bad for being a bit gruff. Especially after Adam had helped with the party.
Adam smiled at Roman. "Don't sweat it. I know it wasn't a good thing to do. I am sorry about your mom. Does she use Sumatriptan self injections? Shawn carries one for me at all times. It usually keeps the migraine at bay. Sometimes though, it just won't be beat. It's miserable, especially if I get one during a chase. Luckily, I don't get them too often. I hope your mom doesn't either." He took a bite of his hamburger.
Roman smiled. "Thanks, Adam. Sadly my mom is allergic to the Sumatriptan medication. She takes something like it in pill form, so it's not as fast. Like you though, she doesn't get them often, but enough. So, how long have you been planning this, D?"
Dean explained as they continued to eat, drink and enjoy the party. For amusement park fare, the food was very good. There were only a few onion rings left by the time they finished eating. Dean stood.
"Before you cut the cake, I just want to wish Seth and Roman a happy birthday. I love you both so much. I am nothing without you." Dean sat back down. Before his his talk with Shawn, Dean would have never been so open with his emotions. Dean felt good inside, it was nice to openly share his feelings.
Seth knew how far Dean had come and he was proud, but than that, he was happy for Dean. He leaned over and kissed Dean's cheek. "Love you, D."
Roman, who felt the same as Seth, also leaned over and kissed Dean. "I love you, D."
The others smiled at the triad. Shawn knew how much Dean had changed. He knew the young man still had a lot of issues, but Dean was well on the road to healing. Shawn hoped nothing would stop his progress.
"Can we cut the cake now?" Seth asked with childlike eyes. After all, chocolate cake was his favorite.
Dean laughed. "Yes, Sethie. You can cut the cake. Ro, you too. It's late, but it's still your party too." He held a plastic knife out to his lovers.
Seth and Roman stood. Together they cut into the birthday cake. The group cheered and sang Happy Birthday. No one minded that Adam was way off key. Seth cut the pieces and Roman served them.
Dean laughed when Roman put his piece of cake in front of him. Seth had given him the piece with the cigarette melt mark. Seth gave Dean a peck on the lips and a coy wink.
Chris looked at the radar image on the "screen" of the cake. "Is that the storm that went through OK City, a couple of weeks before the season?"
Seth nodded. "Yes, it is. I was running a diagnostic test in the ROW. Dean took pictures for the chase archive. It was actually the first time I'd fired up the radar. I wonder how VORTEX ever found storms. They had the radar configured so badly, it took days to calibrate and vector." He spoke with a tone of disgust. VORTEX had made a mess of the ROW.
Chris understood Seth's tone. "That's why VORTEX three was scrapped. Doesn't matter now. Between you and I, ROW purrs like my Kitten. Seth, thank you. I never realized how much time you spent on everything. We owe you a lot." He gave Seth a nod of respect.
Seth's eyes filled with emotion. "Thank you, Chris. It means a lot to me. I have respected you and your work for a long time. It is an honor for me to learn from you. You also treat me like a colleague, not a kid. Thank you for this opportunity." Seth and Chris hugged. Both were a bit misty eyed.
Both Roman and Dean smiled at their precious Sethie. They were so proud of him. If the truth be told, there weren't any dry eyes around the table. Even Kenny was caught up in the moment.
Dean lightly sniffed. "Okay you two, open your gifts now." He nodded to the two gifts and cards.
Seth reached over to the two gifts on the table. "Your birthday was first, Ro, so you open yours first." Seth handed Roman the card with his name written in Dean's scrawling handwriting.
Roman opened the card and read the note, but not out loud. "Happy birthday, Ro. I just wanted you to know how much I truly love you. Thank you for always standing behind me, even when you knew I was wrong. I'm better for having you in my life. I can't wait till the three of us are joined as one. I will finally belong to people who love me, and you and Seth will belong to me. I love you, Roman. All my love, Dean."
Roman leaned over and kissed Dean with love. "Me either, babe. I love you." He put the card back in the envelope. He would treasure it forever. He then picked up the gift wrapped box and opened it.
Everyone watched as Roman opened a small, red box. Roman gasped when he saw his gift.
"Dean this is wonderful. I have wanted one of these for so long. Thank you." Roman gave Dean another kiss.
Roman held up a Swiss Army Knife that was made for auto mechanics. It had a pliers, wire cutters, four different key wrenches, and a flat and Phillips head screw driver, and two knife blades. All those around the table admired the handy gift.
"My uncle had one and it came in handy more than once. Especially in small, tight spaces. I just never got around to getting one. Thanks again, Dean." Roman gave Dean another kiss. He carefully put the red tool back in its box. He couldn't wait to use it.
"Glad you like it. I remembered how much you wanted one. Now, I want one." Dean gave a chuckle as Seth opened his card.
Like Roman, Seth read his card in silence. "I love you, Seth. Like Roman, you have always stood behind me, even when you probably shouldn't have. You are the one who calms my soul like no one else. I can't wait for the three of us to be committed as one. We will belong to each other. I will always love you. I love you, Seth. All my love, Dean." Seth sniffed deeply and swiped the tears from his eyes.
"I love you, Dean." Seth grabbed Dean buy the tee shirt and kissed him hard and with passion.
"Love you, Seth. Now your present." Dean handed Seth the large, square gift wrapped box.
Seth unwrapped his gift and opened the box. "Oh Dean.. oh… Dean..." Was all he could say. He pulled out a slim, leather briefcase.
"I know how much you wanted one." Dean grinned. It felt so good to be able to buy gifts for Roman and Seth from his earnings.
"It is beautiful, Dean. You even had my initials tooled into it." Seth ran his fingers over the raised letters "SCR", for Seth Colby Rollins. He gave Dean another kiss.
"I'm sorry the rest of us didn't get a chance to do any shopping. But we wish you both a wonderful birthday." Chris raised his up in toast.
"Happy birthday!" The others chimed in, as they too raised their cups in toast to Seth and Roman.
Seth grinned. "Thank you, all of you. Don't worry about it, Chris. Being here and being part of the team is the gift that keeps on giving."
Roman nodded in agreement. "Yes, thank you. Seth said it the best. Being part of this team and having the opportunity to work with all of you, is a gift."
They ate more cake and talked. When they finished, everyone pitched in to clean up. Roman and Seth kept their Mylar balloons, but they deflated them. Dean and Seth sucked in the helium and talked in high pitched funny voices. Everyone laughed and had a wonderful time.
Most of the storm chasers went out to enjoy the various areas of the water park. Shawn and Adam relaxed and soaked up the sun in the lounge chairs. Neither really wanted to swim, so they were content to stay and guard their area.
Officer Kenny Omega stayed with Shawn and Adam, but his eyes constantly scanned for any sign that Morrison had returned.
A couple of hours passed. The ones that had gone into the water, returned to the lounge area to take a break. They dried off and grabbed drinks from the cooler.
"That wave pool is fantastic, but it's more tiring than ocean surfing. Guess because the waves are so constant, in the ocean they vary." Roman stated as he tiredly flopped down on a lounge chair.
Hunter nodded. "Makes sense. It's a great water slide too. For the size of Pampa, this is a big city water park." He sat on the end of Shawn's lounger.
The storm chasers were surprised when Kyle Miller and his brother approached them without disguises, and very grim expressions on their faces.
Kenny immediately knew something had happened. "Boss? What's happened?" He was stone faced.
Kyle spoke. "It's not good. Apparently, Morrison stabbed Styles. He managed to get away before we could catch him. I knew Morrison was dangerous, but, he is more dangerous than we figured; he is psychotic. Styles was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Carrie and Beth said it happened so fast. Morrison is on foot, he left the car. We guess because it's so recognizable. Layfield and Simmons are watching all the ways out of Pampa. I'm sorry, but we need to get you to safety."
"What about Morrison? That lunatic is out there, and he wants Chris dead!" Adam was on the verge of a break down.
Ken Miller sighed. "We don't know, Adam. We just don't know." He was worried. He wasn't at all sure they could keep anyone safe.