“ Batman behave.” Dakota says as he sit’s on the sand hugging Batman
Lil Greg looked at what Dakota was doing only to join his brother holding Batman down. As Gina got closer she noticed the boy’s and smiled.
“ Hey Gina meet my sons Lil Greg and Dakota.” I say to her as she gives me a concerned look
“ You have two sons?” She asks as Jasmine and Diamond come over to see the boys hugging Batman
“ Actually Lil Greg is mine as Dakota is my nephew, but like a son to me.” I answer as she nods
“ That’s sweet of you so where is everyone?” She says asking me as I point towards the house
“ They are getting food and drinks ready. Jasmine and Diamond have been swimming.” I say as my girlfriend and big sister come over to sit
“ Oh nice so how are you Jasmine and your Diamond I take it?” Gina asks as Diamond nods
“ Yes I am their big sister. They took me into their family a few years ago.” Diamond says with a proud smile
“ Aww Heath is a lovable and caring young man. May saw that in him years ago.” Gina says with a hint of sadness
“ Yes he is and I am so glad she took him in. All I have heard I would hate to know what would of happened if she didn’t.” Diamond says getting a nod with a smile
It’s at that moment Lil Greg and Dakota come over to me followed by Batman. I help them up on the bench letting them sit side by side. They are sucking on their pacifiers as Gina takes a seat by Jasmine across from us.
“ So you going to watch the firework show tonight?” Gina asks getting nods
“ Wouldn’t miss it Gina as last years was awesome.” Diamond says as Jasmine and I smile
“ What’s a firework?” I hear Dakota ask holding his pacifier
“ It’s what light’s up the sky baby boy. You don’t remember last year do you?” Diamond asks her son but technically our son
“ No.” He says looking down as Lil Greg joins him
“ Aww honey don’t worry as you will see them tonight.” Jasmine says as they both look up with smiles behind their pacifiers
“ So tell me something and please don’t get mad at me for asking, but is Dakota your’s Heath?” Gina asks as Jasmine and Diamond look at me
“ Well Gina you promise you won’t think less of me?” I ask as she gives me a assuring smile before I continue “ Yes Dakota is my son, and was it his left eye that made you think to ask that question?”
“ Yes Heath it was, and no I am not going to think less of you hun. Look I think love is a strong emotion that can flow from one heart to the next. Honey if you love two women then love them. As you have two beautiful ladies right here.” Gina says with a smile as Jasmine, Diamond, and I look at each other
“ But Gina I am his big sister.” Diamond says as Gina shakes her head
“ Diamond hun do you love Jasmine and Heath?” She asks with a sincere question
“ Well yes with all my heart, but.” Diamond says being cut off
“ Diamond honey it’s not bad to love another even if you claim one another as family. Look my husband and I have a third and we love her to death. She is right now pregnant with our second child. We all accept each other as one.” Gina says as we all look at each other
“ So your saying what we um have could work?” Jasmine says asking as Diamond looks intently at them
“ Yes dear as Tracy as been my lover and partner for 7 years now and Ron’s second wife. We are faithful to the other.” Gina says catching me off guard a bit
“ Wait Ron has two wives?” I ask getting a happy smile
“ Yes Heath he married me first then Tracy 4 years ago. Now it wasn’t a normal wedding, but it was real to us.” Gina says as I look at Jasmine and Diamond
After we take in what Gina explained she looks at the boys who are petting Batman’s back with there feet.
“ So you little ones you want to see fireworks light up the sky?” Gina says changing the subject
“ Uh huh.” They both say in unison
“ Good I hope you enjoy the light show, but I have to go now. Is it alright if I get a hug from two handsome young men.” Gina says smiling at my sons
We watch the boys look at each other then at us seeing nods.
“ It’s ok boys Gina is like a aunt to me so she would be your great aunt.” I exclaim as they look at Gina
Dakota gets down then helps Lil Greg. I have to admit if a complete stranger didn’t know them they would think they were twins. I watch as Batman follows being protective as always when Gina gets up to meet them at the end of the table. She squats down to hug them both. I watch as they hug her back. After she breaks the hug Batman sniffs her hand before licking it making the boys smile.
“ Well you family.” Lil Greg says with a smile
“ That’s good to know honey. So you have a nice day ok, and make sure you listen for my announcement ok boys.” Gina says getting nods from the boys
Gina gave us all a smile before turning to walk away. It was about that time when I heard voices from behind me. I turned to see Faye, Hannah, Kaye, Adam, and Jack coming over to us. Jack and Adam were carrying the grill as Kaye was bringing the charcoal while Hannah and Faye were bringing the food. I gave them raised eye brows as they finally approached us.
“ What’s going on guys?’ I asked as Jack and Adam placed the grill not far from us
“ Grilling out here so I don’t feel alone by the pool.” Jack says as I nod
“ Ok man I can understand that.” I say as he smiles
Faye and Hannah place the food on the table of what all was going to be cooked. Kaye handed the charcoal to Jack as Adam came over to sit by me. Kaye also came over sitting on the other side of me. Faye and Hannah came over to sit as jasmine and Diamond scooted down. We all started talking about the day as what we wanted to do besides watch the fireworks. As we talked the boys played in the sand next to the table being good. Batman would every so often look over at the grill.
I kept my eye on him then noticed my sons looking before whispering to each other. As the others talk I watch as my two boys go over to their Uncle Jack as Batman follows closely. Lil Greg and Dakota walk on the other side of Jack making him turn to listen to them talk. I then watch Batman sneak up to the plate that sits in Jacks lounge chair and snags two hot dogs. I am at awe how sneaky my sons can be. I just laugh catching everyones attention as Jack turns to see Batman running with two hot dogs in his mouth.
“ HEY GET BACK HERE YOU HOT DOG THIEF!” Jack yells as Batman seeks cover under the table
“ Jack calm down son I am sure he.” Faye says before I stop her and point at Lil Greg and Dakota who are giggling before she continues with shock “ Wait your telling me.”
“ Yep your grand babies distracted their uncle so Batman could get a bite to eat.” I say as they all look from me to the boys
“ Well we always said they were smart for their age, but that took cunning.” Adam says as I agree with a nod as my two loves stand up
“ Gregory Bobby Thompson get over here.” Jasmine says turning into bad mommy
“ Dakota Jarred Thompson get your little butt over here now.” Diamond the other bad mommy says
“ Hey they didn’t.” Adam tries to say before they both give him a cold stare before he waves they off
We watch both my sons lower their heads walking over to their mothers who look mad. Once to Jasmine and Diamond the boys look up to see their mothers eyes. It’s just a second later that they pick their little boys up and smile.
“ You really got your uncle good didn’t you honey?” Diamond says asking to Dakota who smiles nodding
“ You smarty pants what am I going to do with you?” Jasmine says as Lil Greg shrugs sucking on his pacifier
“ Hey what gives Jasmine and Diamond?’ Jack asks as both his sisters turn to look at him smirking
“ Serves you, you right to put a plate of food where Batty could get it.” Diamond says calling Batman by her nickname for him
Jack looks at us all shrugging his shoulders picking up the plate only to make his way over to place it on the table. He goes back to the grill to continue his cooking. The two mothers sit back down with sons in their arms. I look at my sons seeing big smiles knowing they weren’t in that much trouble. I just smile knowing that they could do anything together using their minds and wits. I feel movement at my feet as I watch Batman move as if going for more. I turn to see him make his way over to the chair of Jacks and just lays down in the sand. I notice Jack looking behind him and down to see Batman there licking his chops as if saying ‘ Thanks for the food Uncle Jack’. I just chuckle as Jack shows a small smile before turning back around to cook.
The day goes by as the food is done. We eat around 2:30 p.m. with the boys in my lap. They love their uncle’s cooking. I watch as they eat 4 hot dogs each with chips. We laugh at the boys as they giggle as I hold them close to me. As lunch comes and goes we all have some family fun with a volley ball game. It’s guys versus ladies with Jasmine, Diamond, and Hannah against Jack, Adam, and I. Faye and Kaye play score keepers. The boys watch on with Batman between them as they sit in front of their grandmother and aunt.
As the game goes by I see both Jasmine and Diamond look at my crotch as telling me something. I see them lick their lips as I chuckle. We are tied for winning point when the ball comes to me I hit it back over the net as it hits the sand between Hannah’s legs. She looks up at me with a smile with catches me off guard. I see her eyes and just see love of a sister before she makes her way to Faye. I go under the net to Jasmine and Diamond to get my kisses from them as my reward.
They return my kiss with deep passion and love. After the kisses we go over to relax with our family for the rest of the day. It’s about 6 p.m. when Adam and Jack go help out Gina and Ron setting up for the firework show. The boys act like they can’t wait for the show as they turn toward where they will be set off. I chuckle at their anticipation. They both turned looking back at me with there pacifiers in their mouths pointing at the sky.
“ Soon just wait until Auntie Gina announces the start.” I tell them seeing nods as they look back towards the sky
I remember my first fireworks show when I was their age. I would sit between Travis and Michelle with their arms around my shoulders and back. It was a happier moment. I shake the memory away creating a new one with those around me. As the sun goes down in the west I look to see it’s around 8:30 p.m. and that is when we hear Gina speak up.
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