Incest Justin Thyme by Callicious

[Ramesh_Rocky]

We all gathered back in the library with either a soft drink or water, Grandpa behind the desk, and I laid the stack of certificates in front of him. Grandpa picked them up, almost distastefully, and then sighed.

"I've been in an horrible mood all day, and I'm sorry for the way I've been acting all evening, but this is why." He sighed again. "I know I said downstairs sudden wealth can be detrimental to young people. This has been weighing on my mind since we made the discovery yesterday." Grandpa's face looked gray, almost ashen as he continued. "Four million dollars is a lot of money to drop on two young men suddenly, but everything you saw downstairs is just a drop in the bucket to what I have here in front of me."

Michael broke in. "Excuse me, but I don't remember seeing any of that. What is it?"

"You remember when the railroad men were here to get the gold?"

"Of course."

"Well, when Charlie was looking at the desk he found a secret compartment in the desk. There was also another one, which Justin found yesterday. These certificates were in those two compartments."

"I see. Look, I have enough. More than! I didn't find those, whatever they are. They belong to Justin, or to the family, not me. I want no part of them."

"Now see here, Michael. . . ."

"No! Look, after being around professional athletes all of my life, I've seen what too much money too fast does to people, and I want none of it. I have what I need, and somewhat more, besides what you've given me this evening. I did not find any of those stocks, nor was I part of their discovery. I really don't want them!"

"OK, ease off there, Son. Have you considered Susie in this picture?"

"Of course. She has not been interested in what I have now, always thinking I'm extravagant when I try to do things for her. I don't think adding more to a pile that I already won't spend all of will make a difference to her. I have enough to take care of her very comfortably for the rest of her life and more. Thank you very much. I certainly appreciate your concerns and your honesty in sharing this with me, but no more."

Out of the corner of my eye I saw the look of pride on Joanne's face, which only served to confirm my judgment from when I first met Michael; that he was worth making a very good friend.

Grandpa nodded slowly. "Very well, if you insist. I really think you deserve a part in this, but as it was a separate discovery I will accept your reasoning and choice. However, I'd like you to sleep on it before turning this down."

"Thanks, but I already have. Since this portion of the meeting does not involve me, would you like us to be excused?"

I spoke up for the first time since the beginning of the meeting. "Michael, I really feel badly about you not being included in this. As far as I'm concerned, you're more than welcome to stay, whatever your decision."

Michael stood to his feet. "With your permission, I think we'll leave this to your family. Justin, Rosemary, I'll see you tomorrow night, OK? And Rosemary, save at least one dance for me?"

Jeff and Joanne stood as well and shook hands and gave hugs all around. Michael gave me a big hug and whispered in my ear. "I'm glad for you, but be careful. You have good support in your grandparents and folks. Lean on them. Call me if I can help."

Grandma waited until the door closed behind the Tib's before looking over at me and saying, "I told you that young man had character, and would be a good one to emulate when we first met him. You take heed, young man." All I could do is nod in agreement.

Grandpa sat back down and held his head in his hands and sighed deeply. "I need a drink!" Now Grandpa was not much of a drinking man. A little wine with meals, or an occasional beer with friends, but I've never seen him drunk.

Dad didn't say a word, but reached into his back pocket and pulled out a flask. He handed the flask across the desk to Grandpa, who unstopped it and drank a large swallow. He squeezed his eyes shut and shook his head as the fiery liquid went down. "Thanks, Pete."