Chapter 10

The woman from protective services, who introduced herself as Marjorie, was very nice but thorough. The first thing she did was ask to see Tina. Mom was the only person allowed to join her.

She was in there for over an hour and when she emerged she was visibly shaken. She asked to speak to my parents alone and they went into the kitchen where another hour was spent. Al was next and didn't take long before it was my turn. My dad was there as well since I was a "minor". She asked me what I knew about Tina's background and I hit the high points.

I told her I thought she was very smart as well as very nice person and that she was also a close friend. She got serious then and said "I also heard from contacts at the local precinct what transpired yesterday. You are not the young man I expected to meet. I looked at the photos that were taken at the hospital but until I saw firsthand what had been done to that young lady and heard from her what she has had to endure I expected to meet some brute almost as bad as the man who dares to call himself her father. Now, all I can say is perhaps there is some justice in this world after all. I have to check all the details because its part of my job but you can believe that I will do all I can to help you. That young lady deserves a good home and she won't find it in the system. My gut instinct tells me she's where she belongs right now."

She wrote on a fresh page of her notebook and tore it out before handing it and her card to my dad. "This is a very good attorney who I personally recommend. I would suggest that you contact him soon. I shouldn't do this and I'm not supposed to suggest such things but he is an excellent choice even though I'm biased. You see James is my son. I adopted him when he was eight years old. He also has a very good memory. He came from the same type of situation Tina is in and he'll absolutely crucify anyone who abuses a child."

My father thanked her and I borrowed her notebook. I wrote down the names and numbers of coaches, teachers, and friends whose parents I had met before sliding it back to her "other than my family, who of course think I'm perfect, these are the people who know me best. If you have any questions about me please call them." She smiled and told me she might do that just from sheer curiosity.

My mom and Beth were getting ready for their shopping spree and I suggested that they might like some company. She laughed "I'm NOT shopping for sexy lingerie" she said.

I told her it would be thoughtful of her if she did but I had female company in mind. She was thrilled with that idea and I quickly arranged for Connie and Paula to come over. Mom handed me a jar and said "I know I don't have to tell you to be gentle or that what Tina needs most right now is love."

I pointed out that not being bored out of her skull would be nice too and that I was going to fetch some books first. They were gone when I returned so I went into the guest room. Tina was lying on her stomach and hadn't covered her back.

The more I saw it the more I wished I had killed the son of a bitch who did it. She wasn't kidding when she said he beat her bloody. The doctor didn't think she would scar if her wounds were cared for correctly but it was hard for me to believe him.

From her shoulders to the top of her ass were welts, some with broken skin, and the tops of her thighs were almost as bad. I know it had to hurt when I put the salve on but Tina smiled through it all.

When I had finished, I capped the jar and wiped my hands before kissing her. She looked at me and said "I can feel the love in your hands you know. I really happy you love me because I surely love you. I guess I'm a little less surprised at that after meeting your family. I can't imagine a bad person being raised by your parents. They were in here a long time this morning. I didn't sleep much last night and your mother must have been in here every half-hour. It was about five when they both came in together. We had a long talk. It was the first time I've really cried in twenty years. It was nice to be held by your parents when the dam broke."

I pointed out that if they had any say in the matter (and they most definitely did) they intended to be her parents too. "They're already almost as in love with you as I am" I told her "you're home now, or close to it. I was hoping you could join me in my "loft" we could peruse my "etchings" and other things."

She giggled, and it was a nice sound. "I know what I want to "peruse" as soon as possible! What will the girls say though? Won't they be mad if I'm actually living with you?"

I didn't think that would be a problem and told her so. She and Connie were already friends and Beth had taken to her immediately. I knew the others would too. It seemed like a good time, so I told her about Paula and got the reaction I expected.

She was overjoyed but worried about Connie. We talked about the problem until I caught her wincing once too often and made her take a pill so she could sleep. That's why she was up all night. It seems she was very anti-drug and hadn't taken another after the ones forced on her in the ER wore off. After common sense prevailed and she relented I showed her the books I had brought before it took hold.

I left her dozing and helped my dad clean the pool and do some yard work. I saw the ladies get back and my dad practically fell off the mower laughing as he pulled up next to me and shut it off. "The bachelor life is really history now, son. I don't know how you're going to manage two of them" he cracked, as they carried package after package up the stairs on the garage. I just smiled. Somehow the idea didn't upset me at all.

Eventually we were descended upon and after being hugged and kissed senseless I was in no uncertain terms told that it was a surprise and that Tina was not to know what she was in store for. They had two bags for the main house and as far as the new family member was supposed to know that's all there was.

My three dragged me off and were babbling all at once. Paula said "your mom is so funny! She would have cleaned out all the stores if we let her."

Connie piped in with "every time we said "Tina might like" or "she'd love" it was bought. She was even buying stuff for us!"

I laughed "ladies" I said "my mother now has two daughters and would probably love two more for her collection. This is a woman with two sons who desperately wanted some girls. If we let her she'll spoil Beth, Tina and both of you too. She's a dangerous woman."

Beth commented "I'm pretty sure I saw the credit card smoking before she was done abusing it."

They made me help organize the new things. I was glad I lived simply. There was plenty of room for everything. That drew comments too, but I exasperated them by explaining that if men had five sets of clothes and a suit he was satisfied. I had a feeling that would change soon.

Beth and I were the first ones up again and got breakfast ready. When the rest of the bunch showed up the change in Tina was noticeable. Her hair was clean, styled and lovely. She had on a very pretty sun dress and was wearing a nice necklace. I kissed her good morning and told her how stunning she looked.

"It's all her fault" she said, pointing at mom who was doing her best "who, me?" impersonation. I can't believe the stuff they brought back! I don't own anything close to as nice as what your parents bought me! I don't know how to thank them enough!"

"Hey!" dad growled "what's this "your parents" crap! You need to get used to the fact that you are going to be part of this family now. As for the clothes, you needed them. And a pretty girl needs pretty things o.k.?"

When she stood on her toes, kissed his cheek and said "yes daddy" I thought he'd faint. Instead he smiled and told her that was the nicest thing he'd ever heard. I saw my mother turn her head and blink a tear away.

Tina took my father at his word and every time she referred to him after that, he was "daddy" and my mother was "mom".

Dad informed us he had contacted the lawyer. He was already familiar with the situation and had been hoping we'd get in touch with him. He thought that if the child endangerment charges were dropped against the mother she would give up her parental rights.

The father wasn't an issue because his would be terminated by the court. The lawyer said getting the right judge would be easy and one in particular would cut the other ball off if the guy so much as opened his mouth to protest. Tina and my parents wouldn't have to see either of them. Everything else would be done in the judge's chambers.

We were all ready for the party. Now we had something to celebrate! People started showing up at eleven and dad fired up the grill. I had even invited the girl's parents. Connie's mother made it. So did Paula and Jeff's folks. They spent the day talking with mom and dad and they seemed to get along well together.

Every person there seemed to be having a wonderful time except one.

I saw Vicky sitting by herself and went to her. "Why are you over here" I asked "when the party is over there?" She huffed "I don't know why I came at all. Connie kind of twisted my arm. I don't usually go anywhere. If I go out there people will just make fun of me. I've heard all of the "pizza face" remarks I need for one lifetime." When I got confirmation that no one here had ever called her that (as I expected) I asked if she had brought her swim suit and found out it was under her clothes. I pointed at the cabana and told her that she could get ready there or here but she was going swimming.

When I got her mad enough she jumped up and said "fine!" and took her loose top and baggy jeans off, when I said "fine, indeed!" She said "what?"

I explained that I thought she looked very fine and had a great body she said "it's alright, I guess but what about the face?"

I said "what about it? I know you're pretty but there's no need to be vain!"

It was true. I could tell even better when I got her in the sun. Her skin had cleared up and I asked her if she'd looked in the mirror lately. "Hell no" she replied "it only makes me feel worse."

I practically dragged her in the house and to the full length mirror in one of the guest rooms while she protested all the way. I stood her in front of it. "Look at yourself" I said. "This is you, every fine little inch of it."

Reluctantly, she looked. She gave an audible gasp and said "What happened? My mom must have been telling the truth for once! For the last couple of days she's been saying that it was clearing up but I've heard that before. I look human again!"

I hugged her and told her there was absolutely nothing wrong with her before but it would be easier for even the people stupid enough to not see it to catch on now. She went back to the party with a smile on her face. Every pair of unattached male eyes followed her as she emerged.

Connie saw us come out and the smile on Vicky's face. She commented "you weren't in there nearly long enough to get laid so that smile must mean somebody made you look in a mirror."

Vicky was too embarrassed to say anything but I couldn't help it. I told her she was right about the mirror. If it was the other thing she mentioned it would've taken HOURS before we came out.

We made sure she didn't spend any time alone but it didn't take much effort on our part. I noticed that she spent most of the evening with Ben. I watched the goings-on from my perch on the lounger between Tina and Beth. The males had a difficult time talking to her face. She was built like the proverbial "brick shit house". The way she dressed, no one had ever known.

My parents had been only slightly surprised when every single person there had helped with the clean-up. They weren't allowed to lift a finger and stayed outside talking with the other parents.

We were done in no time and after everyone thanked my folks for everything the party broke up. Beth, Paula, Connie, and I escorted Tina to the living room. She was feeling much better now and was complaining about being treated like an invalid. My (our) mother had been babying her mercilessly.

When it was time to put the salve on we asked if we could do the honors and mom handed me the jar with a smile. I didn't get to help at all. The girls took command and by the time they were done poor Tina was so horny she couldn't stand it. I finally noticed and gave her some relief while her back and ass were being gently caressed by our partners.

She came so hard she had to muffle her moans by burying her face in the pillow. When she came back to earth she sighed. "Thank you! I really needed that, I was going crazy! I can't wait until I can move better."

The girls kissed her heatedly and said they were looking forward to it. I know I was. We forced a pill down her and when she dozed off we descended on my mom. After much begging, wheedling, and promises, she agreed to let Tina move in with us over the weekend. She had one stipulation. She would be visiting to check on the patient frequently.

After I assured her that she was welcome any time she said "I've been meaning to compliment you on your decorating skills. I liked what you did over there. I don't know what I expected to find but neat and tasteful weren't it. It looks very nice." I thanked her but mentioned that she might want to make sure she rang the bell when she dropped by.

We received some good/bad news in the morning. We had just finished breakfast when the doorbell rang. It was the social worker and the same two officers we had met in the ER. They were ushered into the kitchen and offered coffee and a seat.

Judy told us that Tina's father had been killed at the jail. It seems that he hadn't been able to make bail. Word got out what he was there for and someone took exception to it. More than one it appeared. He was in a group of people in the cafeteria when he was stabbed. Even the cameras couldn't tell who had done it and no one was talking.

They knew what they were doing, too. He was stabbed in the kidney and died before he even made it to the infirmary. When they realized that Tina wasn't exactly distraught by the event the social worker started.

If we still wanted to adopt Tina the paperwork would be ready Monday to sign in the Judge's chambers. After emphatic agreement from everyone that we were most assuredly eager to sign I offered refills all around and asked how things moved so quickly. I thought it would take months for everything to be final.

Marjorie smiled and told us we chose a very good lawyer who had gotten a very interested judge involved. If you knew how to use the system it could actually work. After the company left mom asked Tina if she was really not disturbed by what happened or was hiding her feelings.

She looked at my mother and said "mom, I couldn't be happier. You know what has happened until now but the things that happened later were much worse. I won't go into detail but I will tell you that I feel like I've been rescued from hell and sent straight to paradise. I get a second chance at growing up and this time I get to find out what it feels like to do it in a house filled with love instead of fear and hate. As for him, I'm glad he was killed. It will keep him from hurting anyone else." My mother had been smiling since "mom". She looked very happy.

I got permission for us to sleep with Tina in the guest room after we promised to behave ourselves, and we did. We didn't sleep much though. We must have talked half the night about our future. Tina wanted to get started on some of her inventions. Two would have to wait for technology to catch up before she could finalize them but one wouldn't. She needed a place to work that was away from the house though.

After she explained the details to me I had to agree. Tina had developed a process to convert methane into a usable fuel. It could be used for engines that currently burned gasoline and she had almost completed the diesel version.

I lamented the lost income from the oil stock we planned to purchase in 1974 and she smiled "actually I had planned to wait a long time. If we start this too soon the impact of the hydrogen cell won't be as huge. I came up with this almost as an afterthought to help phase out the things that were still in use and burning fossil fuels. It has the added benefit of giving farmers a new market and also a new use for landfills. The combination of recovered methane and processed ethanol will be much less expensive than oil but much more expensive than hydrogen, especially since the hydrogen engine basically runs on water. As for the oil stock I wouldn't sweat it. There are TONS of companies we know about and we'll clean up anyway."

Her process used only water, salt, and an inexpensive metal alloy to extract the hydrogen. The only emission was oxygen and a gasoline engine could be converted for less than a hundred dollars to use the system. When the fusion generator was released for other applications the need for any type of fossil fuel would gradually disappear as older lawn equipment and small engines wore out or were replaced. That is if she didn't manage to complete what she called "the discovery that will change the world".

I had a feeling that if anyone could do it, she could. When Tina finally dozed off something occurredto me. I woke my parents and asked them if we had to delay any longer before doing something about Tina's injuries. Since it had been documented and witnessed, and since we had avoided any problems with the courts my parents both agreed that I should do whatever I could to help her. They hated seeing her in pain as much as I did.

When she awoke in the morning Tina wasn't in pain. In fact, she was moaning in pleasure. I had eased her onto her now fully healed back and my tongue was buried deep in her snatch, while Beth paid homage to her breasts. When she was awake enough to realize what was going on she pulled me up to her lips by my hair and kissed my extremely wet lips. "That feels wonderful" she said "but I need you inside me now".

I wasn't about to argue and sank slowly into her in one long stroke and began to gently make love to her while explaining what I had done. I never increased speed and it took a log time for us to reach our peak. When we did it was almost simultaneous. As soon as I felt her muscles lock up around the large one I had buried deep inside her I sank it as far as I could and unleashed a torrent.

Tina had to bite my shoulder to muffle her scream when she came a second time. She then pulled me upward and engulfed my still semi-hard penis between her lips. After she had licked all the juices off she said "I don't want to be greedy. I think my new sister needs some attention, too". From the way Beth pounced, that was an understatement.

We were so preoccupied with an intense three way make out session afterwards that we didn't hear the door open. We didn't know we had company until I heard Paula's unmistakable voice say "wow, look at all that!" and Connie's response that it looked like there was enough for two.

It wasn't long before Tina and Beth were gasping and moaning between kisses as the two lovelies descended on their gushing cunts. After they felt that both were sufficiently vacuumed out they had to have a ride of their own on the Cyclops. I can't say that I objected.