One Week Later

"Cody! Move your ass!"

"I'm ready. I just had to let Max out so I was sure he wouldn't take a tinkle in the car."

"Well the car is here now. Are both of you ready?"

"Yes we are."

"Randy?"

"I've been ready."

"Let's go." Randy and Cody walked out to the awaiting car while John locked up the house. Evan had left the night before on a trip with Nick and their friends. The driver took them to the local airport and the three men boarded the private jet John chartered

"This is fancy John."

"I know. You both owe me blowjobs later. Actually, I may want them simultaneously."

"Our tongues might touch Ran." Randy smirked while John groaned and shifted in his seat

"No dirty talk on the plane ride Cody. I don't know how it happened but I haven't had sex for two days and I'm on edge."

"How did that happen?" John shrugged

"So no joining the Mile High Club?"

"I'm club president but if you want to help me renew my membership."

"Wait, you've already done it on a plane?"

"Yes." Cody looked at Randy then at John

"You guys." He whined. "Is there anything the two of you haven't done?" Cody said huffing and crossing his arms over his chest

"Probably not." Randy replied. "John knows all my spots." John laughed as Cody pouted

"What's the matter baby?"

"You guys have done all this stuff with each other and then there's me."

"What are you talking about? Would you like for John and I to tag team your little ass because I'd be more than willing to do that." Cody looked disgusted

"No!"

"Then what's your problem? You don't like what John and I do and until I coerced you into having sex outside that one time, the only place you'd ever done it was a bed."

"I just feel like sometimes I'm not enough for you guys…because I don't like to do the things you guys do with each other."

"Cody," John said. "It's not about not being enough, you're wonderful but the things Randy and I get from each other are the things we need from each other. We don't expect it from you…and honestly, I'm tired of telling you that. I love you because you're Cody, not because of what you do or don't do. I've never thought, hey, I wish Cody did what Randy does, ever, so stop it." Randy and John sat there looking at Cody who had his head down

"What's the matter Codes?"

"Nothing."

"Come here."

"No, John, I'm fine."

"Come here." John said firmly. Cody spun the single chair around and sat on the lush bench seat next to John. "We're on our way to a beautiful island and Randy and I won't be able to enjoy ourselves,"

"Speak for yourself." Randy spat

"Shut up Randy. Anyway, in spite of what he just said, I know that Randy won't enjoy himself and I won't either if you're moping around or saying that nothing's wrong with you when clearly there is something going on." Cody shrugged

"I feel stupid."

"You're no more stupid than you were when we got on this plane so tell us." Cody narrowed his eyes at Randy while John bit his lip to stop laughing

"I just feel like I'm way to inexperienced for you guys and I don't belong."

"How much experience do you need Cody? You fuck like a champ."

"Randy!" John and Cody exclaimed. Randy threw his arms in the air. He knew what he had to do

"Cody," Randy sighed. "I never wanted to tell you this but I realized it probably the second time I'd had sex with you."

"What?"

"You're the best person I've ever had the pleasure of being inside. Male or female. Hands down…so I don't know how much more experience you need."

"You're only saying that Ran."

"Do you hear my tone of voice? I know you can tell that I didn't want to tell you that and you also know that what?"

"…you don't lie to me." Randy sat back and closed his eyes. Cody slid off the bench and curled himself in Randy's lap. "I know you hated saying that but thank you."

"Whatever." Randy said with his eyes still closed as he laced his fingers with Cody's

Pink Sands Resort: Bimini Cottage

"Oh. My. God." Cody said walking into the cottage. "This place is gorgeous."

"I'm glad you like it."

"Did you pick this for me?"

"I definitely had you in mind and hoped that you'd enjoy it."

"Thanks Ran."

"No problem."

"What's over here?"

"Another bedroom."

"Are we sleeping separately?!"

"This is a screech free vacation and I hadn't planned on us not sleeping together but we might need that bed if we ruin the sheets before housekeeping comes."

"Good idea because neither of you will be walking straight in the morning."

"Can I at least enjoy the lovely teak furniture outside before you cripple me?"

"Sure. I'll cripple Randy in the meantime."

"Ooh baby. Promise?" John smirked. Cody changed into a pair of board shorts and walked out to the private patio while John and Randy retreated to one of the bedrooms. He sat there sipping a beer from the stocked mini fridge and thought about his life. Just two years ago he was a naïve and shy college student who had never had a boyfriend and here he is now a little less naïve, no longer shy and with two boyfriends. Cody smiled at that last part. He took another swig and watched the sunset over the horizon making the clouds look like fresh spun cotton candy. Cody's peaceful thoughts were interrupted by Randy's cries from the bedroom. He could tell that John was doing a number on him and expected the Spanish to come out any minute now

….

When Cody woke up he realized that he was still lounging out on the patio. He stood, stretched and walked to the now quiet bedroom. There was no way to stop the smile that spread across his face when he saw John and Randy on the bed kissing feverishly and groping each other. He slipped out of his shorts then crawled on the bed and when the bed dipped it made Randy and John stop their actions. Randy pulled Cody roughly by his arm and pinned him to the bed, attacking his mouth as soon as Cody's head hit the pillow. Randy kissed down Cody's jaw then to his neck where he started to suck and gently bite

"Oh my god." Cody gasped out. Randy continued his work on Cody's neck while a hand trailed down Cody's stomach, ghosted over his member and ended up near his tight pucker. He teased the area with his fingers before sticking one of the digits inside. Randy felt Cody trying to push down on the finger and pulled back

"Relax baby."

"But I want it now."

"Want what?" Randy asked nibbling the man's bottom lip

"You know."

"No I don't. You have to tell me." The tone of Randy's voice was turning both Cody and John on

"I want you. Right now."

"I want you too baby but," Randy slipped another finger inside. "I'm getting you ready for John because he wants you too and," Randy let his fingers brush Cody's prostate making him moan. "What John wants, John gets. Is that okay?" Cody nodded his head quickly. "No. I need you to tell me. Can John have you?" He pumped his fingers faster

"God yes." Cody breathed

"Are you ready John?"

"I'm beyond ready." Randy pulled his fingers out and gave Cody one more kiss before letting John take his position

"Stay here Randy." Randy nodded. John pushed inside Cody without giving him time to adjust. "Let me know if it's too much Cody." The younger man nodded. John started thrusting in and out of Cody quickly making sure to not touch his prostate

"John." Cody whined

"What baby?" Cody moved his hips trying to direct John. "Shit." Cody smirked. John would have to teach him a lesson. Without pulling out, John turned Cody to his right side and held his left leg then started plunging in and out of him rapidly

"Holy shit!" John pushed deeper and harder. "Oh my god. Oh my god. John!" Randy looked at Cody and saw the tears in his eyes. He leaned over and kissed him

"You okay Codes?" He whispered and Cody nodded

"Hell yes." He managed to get out. "Harder John, please. That feels," Cody grunted. "Amazing." John kept up with his thrusting

"Fuck." He whispered throwing his head back. He was close and needed Cody to cum soon. Always having the ability to read John, Randy started to jerk Cody's painfully erect cock as he sucked on his neck

"I'm gonna cum soon."

"Cum for me baby." Randy moved his hand faster, twisting it as he moved it up and down. Cody yelled a string of obscenities as he came all over his stomach and Randy's hand. John came hard as he watched Randy lick his hand and Cody's stomach clean. "Oh my god." He said collapsing on the bed

"How do you do that John?"

"Do what?"

"Have sex that long? And it's good every time."

"It's you two, not me. I only give back what I get."

"But it's so good every time." Cody said stretching

"I only give back what I get." John repeated

"Are we having dinner tonight?"

"Didn't you just eat Randy?"

"Huh?" Randy thought for a moment. "Oh...gross John." Cody giggled

Next Day

After breakfast John decided to go back to sleep which left Randy with a very hyper Cody…and Max. With the promise of a great dinner, Randy toned down the death glare he was giving John and left him to sleep

"What can we do today Ran?"

"What do you want to do?"

"Everything!"

"Relax. Do you want to just go sightseeing? I'll grab my camera and take a bunch of pictures of you." Cody smiled. "I knew you'd like that."

"I don't want to do too many things without John either."

"I understand and completely agree. I'm going to get my camera. Are those going to be comfortable for you to walk in?"

"I guess. They match my outfit so I can't change them now."

"Good point." Randy said rolling his eyes as he walked away. He snuck into the room so he wouldn't disturb John, grabbed the camera and rejoined Cody in the living area of the cottage

"Can Maxi come?"

"Yes. I don't think John would hear him barking to go out and I don't want to leave him outside."

"No. I'd be devastated if he ran off or someone dognapped him." Cody said slipping Max into his tiny harness. Randy grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge

"Are you ready?"

"Yep." Randy opened the door and held it for Cody and Max. "After you two."

"Such a gentleman."

"I expect a reward for my chivalry later."

"I'm sure we can work something out." Randy led Cody down to the beach that wasn't far from their cottage

"Is the sand pink?"

"Cody. We're at the Pink Sands Resort."

"I know but I thought it was just a name. It's beautiful." Cody said bending down and picking up a handful of the sand. "It's so soft." He slipped off his shoes

"I read that it was."

"Take your shoes off."

"Then my hands will be full."

"Here." Cody said handing Randy the end of Max's leash. "Give me your shoes." Randy handed the footwear to Cody and watched as he went back in the direction of the cottage. A little over five minutes later he returned empty handed. "Problem solved." He announced taking Max from Randy. The two men with their little dog walked down the 3 mile beach while Randy snapped away with his camera

"How's the water?"

"Calm and warm from what I've heard." Cody veered off the straight path they'd been walking and headed toward the edge of the water

"Come feel it!" Cody yelled back to Randy. Randy laughed and started to walk toward where Cody was standing

"It is pretty warm. The three of us should come out for a swim tomorrow."

"Maxi no!" Randy looked down and saw the dog peeing in the water

"Or not." Cody laughed

"He's not the only thing to pee in the water Ran." Randy wrinkled his nose

"Are you telling me that you don't want to go swimming?"

"No. I know you've been in the ocean before. Things live there. They pee."

"But I don't want to think about it." Cody rolled his eyes

"Do you think he'll run away if I take him off the leash?" Randy shrugged

"The beach is only three miles and we've walked about half-way. Worst case scenario is he runs away and we meet him at the end."

"Please don't run away Max." Cody said unhooking the leash. The dog didn't move. "Oh now he's paralyzed."

"Come on." They started walking again and noticed that Max wasn't following them. "So the opposite has happened. He's not moving at all."

"Maybe he's scared." Cody said frowning

"Scared? Of what? Come on Max." Randy whistled and the dog ran to catch up with the men

"Oh, maybe he was confused."

"He is your dog."

"Hey."

At the Cottage

John woke up and looked at the clock. He's been asleep for a little over an hour. After stretching, he sat up and walked out to the living area and realized that Randy and Cody were gone. John didn't know what to do with himself. He walked to the fridge and grabbed a drink then headed outside

Beach

"My feet are getting tired Ran."

"You almost walked six miles."

"Carry me." Cody said pouting

"I can't."

"Yes you can. Give me a piggyback ride." Randy sighed, slipped his camera in his pocket then stooped down and let Cody climb on his back. "Can you take the leash?"

"Why not? I'm carrying everything else."

"I really appreciate it." Cody said burying his face in the crook of the tall man's neck. Randy walked the three of them back to the house and dumped Cody on the couch once they were inside. He unleashed Max and the dog ran out the open patio doors

"Hey Maxi." John said picking the dog up. "Did you come back by yourself or is your daddy here?" John had his nose licked in response. "Cut it out dog, I'm taken." Max circled around in John's lap and flopped down

"Hey John." Randy said walking up to his chair

"Hi John." Cody said sitting on the lounger next to his

"Hey you two. Where did you go?"

"We went for a walk down the beach. Scoot." Randy said nudging Cody backward and sitting between his legs

"The sand is pink John."

"This is the Pink Sand Resort."

"I thought it was just a name!"

"We should go swimming tomorrow. The water's really warm which is crazy because it's not hot out here."

"Yea, I heard that they have some of the warmest waters."

"I think they do."

"Then we'll go swimming tomorrow." John looked over at Cody. "Are you going to sleep?"

"I'm sleepy. Ran made us walk 20 miles. Look at Max."

"It was not 20 miles you little jerk. It was six and not even a full six for you because I carried you like Jesus in Footprints for the last mile and a half." John and Cody started to laugh

"That was funny; I'll give you that."

"I don't need you to give me anything. I know I'm a witty mofo." Randy said laying back and resting his head in Cody's lap. John looked over and saw Cody start to run his fingers over Randy's freshly shorn head

"How did I end up with the dog in my lap?"

"Unluck of the draw I'd say."

"Shut up Randy."

"What are we doing for dinner?" Cody asked

"I made reservations when I woke up at the Garden Terrace. Dress nice."

"I could really go for some lobster."

"Ooh, me too." Cody added

"You guys are expensive."

"But we're worth it." John smiled

"I agree." The men lounged out on the patio until they had to get ready for dinner. They dressed casually and took a short ride over to the restaurant. Cody beamed when he saw the romantic candlelit table. John saw Randy crack a smile too and he committed the sight to memory since he had a better chance of seeing Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster than Randy's teeth. Randy had the lobster he wanted but Cody went with the Mahi Mahi. John had steak which was his usual. They all had a ton of wine

….

"What are you laughing about Cody?" He hiccupped and covered his mouth

"I don't know." Cody slurred letting Max out for a bathroom break. John looked at Randy who was on his second bottle of water and laughed

"What?" Randy asked wiping his mouth with the back of his hand

"You are so drunk." Randy laughed

"I know. I've never been able to handle wine and you know that." John smirked as he started unbuttoning his shirt

"Come on."

"What?" John nodded toward the bedroom. Randy threw the bottle of water in the sink and followed John. It was as if they were magnets the way they were drawn to each other. John kissed Randy's mouth, down his jaw then made his way down the man's neck and was met by fabric. He ripped his shirt open sending a spray of buttons everywhere. John picked him up and they fell on the bed, John's mouth still attached to Randy's neck. Randy moaned as he ran his fingers up and down John's broad back

"I want you now John." John kissed down his body as if he hadn't spoken a word. When he reached the top of Randy's pants he deftly undid the belt, button and zipper. Then he pulled the pants and underwear off in one fell swoop. Randy hoped John would at least take him in his mouth but he didn't. Instead he tenderly kissed his thighs. "Did you hear what I said John?" John looked up at him

"I did. Don't I always give you what you want?" He stood and rid himself of his pants and underwear

"Yes you do."

"Then shut the fuck up. This time is no different." John lazily stroked his cock. "Come here." Randy sat up on the bed and John smirked. "Suck…all of it." Randy opened his mouth and expertly took every inch of John in. He started thrusting his hips slowly giving his lover and chance to adjust. After a minute or two John picked up his pace and started to fuck Randy's mouth. "You like that Randy? Me in your mouth like that?" Randy nodded as he choked on John's cock

"Hey gu, - oh."

"Hands and knees Randy." He assumed the position. John spread his cheeks and went straight in with his tongue. Randy pushed back on John's tongue as he licked. Cody stood there silently, too caught up in the scene to say a word or make a sound. He watched John give Randy's ass a smack before plowing inside

"Oh, fuck my ass John. Yea, just like that baby." John slowed his pace just to tease Randy before pounding him again. Cody wiped his drool and undressed himself. Mainly to relieve the pressure in his pants

"Come here baby." Cody walked over to where John was standing. "Your body's so amazing. I love to see you naked." John could still make Cody blush. He put a hand on either side of John's head then leaned in and kissed him. It was an obscene kiss. Randy could tell by the sound of it. John pulled away from the kiss and the room was filled with his and Randy's grunting

"Oh god John – right there!" Randy was hit with an orgasm so intense that it caused his muscles to spasm and pull John's orgasm from him

"Fuck!" John shouted

"Oh my god." Cody said. "I've never seen either of you cum like that."

"It's the wine." Randy and John said in unison

"So do I just hang out here until morning?" John laughed

"Just give me a minute. I'll take,"

"I want him John."

"Okay."

"Wait a second, I don't know if I like that tone in your voice Ran. What are you going to do to me?"

"Whatever I want. You owe me." Cody gulped. "In fact, you owe me double time for carrying your ass back here earlier."

"Oh boy." Randy smirked

"Come on over. Don't be shy." Cody crawled on the bed

"Don't go all maniacal on him Randy."

"Don't tell me how to fuck John. Cody's not a baby. He can tell me no."

"You heard what I said Randy and I fucking mean it." John's words went in one ear and out the other as Randy kissed Cody's sweet mouth. He brought two fingers to Cody's mouth and he immediately sucked them in making sure to get them nice and wet. Randy moaned as he felt Cody's tongue gliding around his fingers. He pulled them free and captured Cody's mouth again. He stiffened slightly when Randy's fingers breached his opening but relaxed as he pumped his fingers. He spent quite some time stretching Cody

"You ready?"

"I think so."

"You always have the option of telling me no or to stop, okay?"

"Yea."

"Always."

"I know Ran. Go ahead." Cody wasn't completely positive about what Randy was going to do but he knew that he was in for it and he was excited. He'd waited a long time for this. Cody also knew that Randy loved him and if he said no or stop Randy would obey…and if for some reason he didn't, John would kill him

"Oh god." Cody gasped out as Randy pushed his way inside of him. He started off with slow and even strokes but they quickened when Cody started to move his hips

"You okay?"

"Yes." He leaned down to kiss Cody pushing his legs further back in the meantime. John knew what he was doing and was about to stop him when he heard Cody moan loudly. Once Randy had Cody's legs back as far as he wanted, he started to hammer the man under him harder than he ever had before. As hard as he'd always wanted to

"Oh my god Randy!" Randy moved faster. "Randy I, I can't,"

"Randy." John said sternly

"Shut up John. Are you okay baby?" Cody nodded his head rapidly

"Oh god yes. Fuck Randy that is so fucking good."

"Yea?"

"Uh-huh." He pushed even more making Cody whimper. It was somewhere between a whimper of pleasure and one of pain. To ease John's fears Randy checked

"Baby?"

"I'm fine…you're just so deep. I can't believe how deep you are." He reached down and started tugging his cock. "Harder please. I'm so close." Harder? My pleasure Randy thought. He did just that. Cody yelled his name as he came all over himself, Randy and the bed. Randy pulled out and jerked his cock until sticky ribbons flowed and covered the panting man beneath him. John laughed to himself when he came to the realization that just the way he got things from Randy that Cody couldn't give, Cody was now getting things from Randy that John couldn't give him. He was a little jealous but knew that what they all had with each other made the relationship stronger. And no matter what John would always be Cody's first

"You two okay?"

"I'm good. Cody?"

"A-Okay."

"We should move to the other bedroom for the night. This bed is a mess." Cody whined. "What's the matter?"

"I can't move."

"You can't or you don't want to?"

"Option A?"

"Liar. Come on." John said pulling Cody up and into his arms. Cody wrapped his arms around John's neck

"See this Ran? How willing and nice John is about it? No backtalk."

"How about a backhand next time?"

"Well that's not very nice." Cody said pouting. The men showered and climbed into the clean bed then drifted off to sleep

Two Days Later

"Aren't we on vacation? Why are we waking up so early?"

"Cody. It's after 9 in the morning. You wake up earlier for work."

"Only because I have to, not because I want to. The kids need me."

"Whatever. My point is that you're up earlier than 9 on a regular basis. Now, when you agreed to go to the cooking class with me I told you that we had to be out of here by 11." Cody sighed

"I did say that."

"Are you going to eat breakfast with us John?"

"Yes. I don't want to get hungry while I'm out there." Randy reached over, picked up the phone and ordered a large breakfast for them

"I'm going to let Max out." Cody said as he crawled over John

"He's doing surprisingly well with this dog John." Randy said hanging up the phone

"I know. I was hoping he didn't make me regret buying it for him."

"And I like the dog. He's got personality." John laughed

"Definitely. I've interacted with him more in the time short time we've had him than I did in the two years I had Bailey."

"Who the hell is Bailey?"

"The dog Ted has."

"Oh yea. Him."

"Him? What did he do to you?"

"Nothing."

"I feel like you don't like Ted for some reason. You won that fight Randy."

"He was rude the first time I met him and first impressions are a bitch."

"Ted? Rude?"

"He accused me of being a slut." John laughed. "That's not funny John. I may have been and I might be a lot of things but a slut isn't one of them."

"I know babe."

"He apologized but that didn't make it better. He's lucky he gave you up so easily because I was going to steal you from him anyway. Ted saved himself the heartache."

"You were going to steal me?"

"Yes. I would have preferred having you to myself but Cody was a bonus. I wanted to bang him when I walked in that café…just because." John laughed

"I heard that Randy." Cody said walking back into the room with Max

"Sorry I'm not sorry."

"Where are you going with that dog?" John asked as Cody sat on the bed

"We're on vacation. Let him on the bed just this once." Cody pushed Max in John's face. "You can't say no to this face."

"Get him out of my face before I toss both of you across this room."

"Ooh, he's aggressive this morning Maxi." John and Randy laughed

"Were you there when Ted called Randy a slut?"

"Yes but he didn't use the word slut. He used the term smuttiness and said that he knows "his type." He also called you Walking Sex."

"All of this happened in a café?"

"Yes."

"And none of you were kicked out?"

"No. It's not like we were yelling."

"Randy calmly told Ted off using his inside voice. You know that creepy voice he uses when he wants to kill you." Cody looked at John. "Okay, you probably don't know that voice."

"I know that voice. He may have used it on me once or twice."

"When?!" Randy questioned

"Before you went away…which was another reason I knew you had to go. I wanted you but I didn't want to be killed in my sleep."

"I've never actually killed anyone you know."

"I don't know anything. Ignorance is bliss."

"You have choked someone to within an inch of his life."

"Damn, only an inch huh? I was going for at least half."

….

"See you later John. Have fun!" Cody said kissing him

"I will baby." John walked out the door but as he was closing it Randy grabbed it and walked out with him

"Be careful John." He said kissing John softly

"What's the matter?"

"I don't know." Randy said shaking his hands. "I have a weird feeling." John kissed him

"I'll be as careful as I can babe. I'm coming back to you guys." Randy sighed and nodded

"I know I'm just being crazy."

"I wouldn't expect anything less from you." Randy laughed

"Shut up." John kissed him

"I love you."

"I love you too."

A Few Hours Later

"Are we going to wait until John comes back to decide on what we're doing for dinner?" John should have been back already Randy thought

"I don't know Codes. Do you have a particular place in mind?"

"No. I was just curious."

"Well why don't you look through the brochures and stuff to see if there's a place you want to go."

"Are you okay Ran?"

"I'm fine." There was a knock at the door. "I'll get it."

"Who would be knocking on our door?"

"I don't think I want to know." Randy mumbled as he opened the door. He saw two of the resort staff standing there. Looking behind him he saw Cody in his own world playing with Max. Randy stepped outside and shut the door behind him

"Mr. Orton?"

"Where is he? Just tell me he's still alive."

"Mr. Cena is alive. There was a little accident with the boat and he's in Freeport at Rand Memorial Hospital. We have a ferry waiting for you."

"Okay. I'll be right back." Randy opened the door and stepped back inside. How the hell was he going to explain this to Cody? And where was a Klonopin when he needed one?!

"Codes?"

"Huh?"

"I have to go over to Freeport for a minute."

"Why? What's in Freeport?"

"John's over there…at Rand Memorial Hospital." Randy tried mumbling that last part

"What?!"

"There's a ferry waiting to take me over there. I have to go."

"Randy!" Cody wailed

"I know. I know. Be strong Cody, please."

"What should I do?" Cody asked wiping his nose

"Whatever you want. If you want to eat, go eat. If you want to get drunk be sure to drink enough for me." Randy slipped on a lightweight jacket. "I'll call you when I get there and know what's going on, okay?" Cody nodded

"Promise me you will."

"I promise you I will call." He kissed the crying man quickly before heading back out the door

Rand Memorial Hospital

Randy arrived at the hospital and was given directions to John's room. John was lying back with his eyes closed but looked toward the door when he heard it open

"Oh hey Ran."

"Don't 'oh hey Ran' me." Randy said quickly crossing the room. He squeezed his slim frame in the bed with John and all but smothered him. "You scared me but I'm glad you're okay otherwise I would have killed you." John laughed. "What happened?"

"The water was calm when we went out and then it got rough. Really rough actually and the water was high, it splashed over the sides of the boat…things were sliding all over the place and one of the coolers, a full one, slid all the way across the boat and dropped onto my foot."

"So it's broken?"

"Yes and sliced open." Randy squeezed John tighter. John returned the squeeze and felt Randy's tears soaking though his shirt. "I'm okay babe."

"I know but that doesn't mean I wasn't scared. I hate feeling scared and helpless John."

"I understand that. I didn't even want you to come up here but they said that I couldn't leave unless someone came. I know Cody would definitely have been the wrong choice. How is he?"

"In tears when I left. I didn't know how to tell him without freaking him out."

"There wasn't a way to tell him without freaking him out. You know he's easily excitable."

"I feel bad for just leaving him."

"He's fine."

"I meant Max. I'm sure Cody's squeezing him half to death." John chuckled

"Look at me Randy."

"No."

"Randy."

"No John."

"I know you're crying so just look at me."

"No you don't. I don't even cry. I didn't come equipped with tear ducts." John sighed

"When the nurse comes back with my discharge papers we can leave." Randy wiped his face and rolled away from John and off the bed

"I'm going to the bathroom."

An Hour and a half later

Cody jumped off the couch when he heard the front door of the cottage open

"John!"

"Hey."

"What happened to you?" Cody asked as the tears started to flow for what had to be the twelfth time that night

"Rough waters, a cooler full of fish and my foot."

"A cooler did all of that to your foot?"

"Yep."

"Well I'm glad you're mostly okay. Do you want anything?"

"Food. I haven't had anything since breakfast."

"Okay, I'll order something for you. Ran?"

"Just get me whatever." He said propping John's foot up. "Can you make sure they send a bunch of ice?"

"Yea."

….

"Do you need to me to cut your food for you John?" John laughed at Cody

"No thanks. My hands are working just fine."

"Oh yea."

"Should I pack our stuff before bed?"

"I'll love you ten times more if you did."

"Why are we packing tonight?"

"I'm sorry baby. We have to leave a day early so I can get to my doctor and have him boot my foot."

"It's okay babe. If we have to go home to make sure you're okay then so be it. We're only cutting the trip short by one day and I had so much fun since being here." John smiled

"Good. We can go somewhere else when your summer break starts." Cody nodded

3 a.m.

"What are you doing up and out here John?"

"I can't sleep because my foot hurts so badly."

"Where are the pills the doctor gave you?"

"Wherever you left them. I feel like a zombie when I take medicine."

"Don't be an idiot John." Randy went to the kitchen where he left the pills, cut one in half and brought it back along with a bottle of water. "Take half if a whole one is too much genius."

"Good idea." John popped the pill in his mouth and swallowed it down with a sip of water

"I'll be right back." When Randy's back was turned John grimaced in pain. A few moments later Randy came back with three pillows and two blankets. John watched him move around the room silently. He fluffed one pillow then put it down on the couch

"Lay down." John did then watched Randy prop his foot up on an extra pillow. Next he threw one of the blankets over John's body. He placed the last pillow on the coffee table, sat down on the couch placing his feet on the pillow then threw the other blanket over his legs. "Wake me up if you need anything." John smiled

"Okay."

"I know you won't but I'm here."

"I love you Randy."

"I know you do. Try and get some sleep."

Tampa

"Are you coming with us to John's appointment?"

"Yes I am. I need to be there for him…you too."

"Well thank you Cody." Randy let Cody help John to the car so he would stop his whining. At the office John's foot was wrapped and placed in a boot that he had to wear for six weeks. After the appointment they stopped for lunch and John noticed that Randy really didn't eat. He just pushed the food around his plate and had a few bites. When they got home Randy disappeared somewhere and Cody said that he was going to take Max for a walk

John: where are you?

Randy: patio upstairs. Do you need anything?

John: I want to talk to you

Randy: call me

John: no. come down here please

Randy: okay

"Yes?"

"What's the matter with you?"

"What?"

"You've been standoffish since yesterday and you haven't eaten. I thought that maybe you didn't want breakfast but you didn't eat lunch either. You just pushed the food around your plate like a kid who doesn't want to eat his vegetables." Randy shrugged. "Don't give me that."

"My anxiety is bothering me that's all."

"Did you take anything for it?"

"No."

"Why? Isn't that what your medication is for?"

"It makes me all spacy and out of it. I need to be alert so if you need anything I can get it."

"Take your medicine Ran. I'll be fine. Cody won't be gone for that long anyway. You know he hates to walk and what the humidity does to his hair."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"If you need anything John just wake me up."

"Give me a kiss and go to sleep." Randy walked over and kissed John

"I'm going to set an alarm."

"Do whatever you want just as long as you sleep."

….

"Where's Ran?"

"Upstairs sleeping."

"He just left you down here by yourself to sleep?"

"I told him to go to sleep. He's not feeling well."

"Oh, aww, poor Ran."

"I know so when he wakes up don't give him a hard time."

"I never give him a hard time John. I never know when he's going to get irritated with me. Is he bi-polar you think?"

"I know he's not bi-polar because they checked while he was in rehab. He's just fiery."

"Fiery is a good word."

"What on Earth happened to you?" Evan asked walking in

"Boating accident."

"Oh my goodness. What happened?" John relayed the story to Evan

"So the only full cooler on the boat landed on your foot?"

"I'm lucky that way."

"It sucks that you guys had to come home a day early but I suppose it could have been a lot worse."

"You're right. I could have gone overboard like flotsam and been lost at sea."

"John!" Cody gasped

"What?"

"I don't want to think about if you had been lost at sea."

"Baby, don't go getting all emotional about something that didn't happen and as far as I'm concerned, wasn't even close to happening."

"It's still scary John."

"How was your trip Evan? Where did you go?"

"Oh, um, Nick, Zack, Justin, me and Kofi went to Puerto Rico. It was cheap but a lot of fun. We actually did a lot of sightseeing."

"How was the water?"

"A little chilly but very blue. We got in anyway…Zack is now sick." John laughed

"That stinks."

"Where's Randy?"

"He wasn't feeling well so I made him go to bed."

"Where's Maxi?"

"Sleeping."

"Boy, you guys are just full of energy and excitement around here."

"Why don't the two of you go out somewhere?"

"What about you John?"

"What about me? For Heaven's sake, I have a broken foot, I'm not cripple."

"What do you want to do Ev?"

"I mean we could go to the movies or something…or up to Q-Zar for old times' sake." Cody jumped off the couch

"Laser tag! Let me go change my shoes." He said running out of the room

"Don't wake Randy!" Cody tiptoed to the closet, kicked off the shoes he was wearing and grabbed a pair of sneakers before running back out of the room

"See ya John." He said sloppily kissing John and running off. John laughed and relaxed on the couch

A Few Hours Later

"And just what the hell are you doing in here?" Randy asked walking into the kitchen

"I'm thirsty."

"Where the fuck is Cody?"

"He went out with Evan."

"What?!"

"I sent him. This is the first time I've gotten up since you went to sleep. I can't sit down all day and I've watched everything there is on TV."

"I find that very hard to believe."

"At least it feels that way." Randy sighed and shook his head

"Are you hungry?"

"A little."

"What do you want?"

"Something that can be cooked on the grill. I can't sit in the house any longer."

"I'll do burgers and corn on the cob then. Are you going to sit outside and watch me?"

"Yes so feel free to disrobe."

"John."

"What?"

"There is no way I'm going anywhere near a grill, hot or cold, while I'm naked." John laughed while Randy shook his head. "How are you pain wise?"

"Throbbing from the tip of my toe to somewhere around my dick."

"Um, I don't think that's possible. Do you want one of your Vicodin?"

"No. I just took something. I'll take that before I go to bed so I can sleep."

"Okay. Do you know if Cody and Ev are going to eat before they come back?"

"I do not know. Can you make your potato salad?"

"I'll do whatever you want until you get better. Would you like baked beans too?"

"Yes."

"Okay."

Randy: are you eating before you come home?

Cody: depends. Are you cooking for John?

Randy: yea. burgers and corn on the grill, potato salad and baked beans

Cody: Looks like we'll be eating at home

Randy: are you on your way home now?

Cody: yes

Randy: can you stop at the grocery store and get hamburger rolls?

Cody: what kind?

Randy: the ones John likes

Cody: what kind?

Randy rolled his eyes. Why would Cody know that?

Randy: Pepperidge Farm Classic with sesame seeds

Cody: okay. I hope I get the right ones

Randy: I just told you what kind to get

Cody: you know I don't shop

Randy: copy and paste what I said then use Google images

Cody: good idea!

Randy: and if you can't find those get the Pepperidge Farm golden potato buns

Cody: lol – buns is a funny word

Randy closed Cody's message window and opened another

Randy: Pepperidge Farm Classic with sesame seeds or Pepperidge Farm Golden Potato buns

Ev: got it

"You should probably just tell Evan to get whatever it is you need."

"I already have."

"Randy." John called softly. Randy turned to him

"Yea."

"What if something had happened to me?"

"John,"

"No, seriously; I didn't think that much of it when it happened but then Cody brought it up,"

"You know how Cody is."

"I do know how he is but it's very possible that something could happen to me and I don't mean just on a fishing trip."

"What are you saying to me right now John? What if something happens to you? What if something happens to me? What if something happens to Cody and Evan on the way home?"

"Stop it. You know what I mean."

"I don't know John. All I can do is hope and pray that nothing happens to any of us. We can't live scared."

"I'm not scared. I plan on living my life the way I had before this took place but I want to make sure you and Cody would be okay if the worse happened." Randy sighed. He really didn't want to talk about this now or ever

"I understand that."

"If I weren't here would you leave Cody?"

"No. I love Cody and you not being around wouldn't make me love him less." John nodded

"Because I know you would get along fine. I'd be worried about him."

"No you wouldn't because you'd be dead."

"You have a point. A morbid one but a point none-the-less." Randy clenched and unclenched his hands to stop them from shaking. So much for one Klonopin a day. "Just promise me that you won't just leave him. Even if things don't work between the two of you can you try to remain friends?"

"I promise you John I won't leave Cody. I promise you I will try my best to foster a relationship with him and I promise you that if it doesn't work I will do everything within my power to remain friends with him."

"Okay." When Evan and Cody came back Randy put the food on the grill and made Cody watch it while he prepared the potato salad inside. Once all was finished, Evan set the table outside and the men ate a peaceful dinner. By the time the kitchen was cleaned Randy was exhausted. After giving John his half of Vicodin and making sure he had enough water and anything else he should need on his bedside table if he woke up, Randy took a long hot shower, popped a Klonopin he didn't really want but had to take if he wanted sleep and slipped into bed

"I am so tired." Cody announced

"Me too now be quiet so I can sleep."

"Okay Ran." Randy fluffed his pillows

"Goodnight John; I love you. I love you too Cody." John and Cody looked at each other. Randy wasn't one to willingly say I love you. They shrugged

"I love you too."

"I love you Ran."

Next Afternoon

John: can you come up to the office?

Randy: do you need me to bring anything?

John: no

John had been in the office for a while with some official looking men. Randy jogged up the stairs and walked in

"What's up?"

"Have a seat Mr. Orton." Randy looked at John

"John."

"Sit down Randy."

TBC